No wonder Sect Master Jun was so eager to have disciples compete—turns out Cheng Huixin’s arrival at the Eternal Sect triggered a side mission.
The mission was simple: defeat nine Lily Saint Sect disciples.
Initially, Jun Changxiao had planned to pick nine female disciples for one-on-one sparring. Unexpectedly, Ling Yuanxue alone handled everything.
Honestly, currently in the Eternal Sect, there weren’t many named female disciples with strong abilities.
Finding nine would be difficult for the author.
“Elder Cheng.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “These disciples you brought really aren’t much.”
Must mock, must ridicule.
Even if it’s idiotic, mindless, and childish—I’m happy to do it!
Cheng Huixin’s aged face flushed red with anger.
Her disciples even executed the Seven Stars Embracing Moon Formation, yet were still easily broken by the opponent. This girl was definitely not a low-level Wuwang.
Sorry to disappoint.
Ling Yuanxue was precisely a low-level Wuwang, currently only first-grade.
“Xin’er.”
Cheng Huixin said coldly: “You go meet her.”
With nine disciples defeated, she couldn’t swallow this humiliation!
“No need.”
Jun Changxiao shrugged: “This Sect Master will bring Xiao Zuiji to the Lily Saint Sect on the appointed day to battle her.”
These words told the other party the three-year agreement wouldn’t be canceled.
Actually, he could have Xiao Zuiji and Murong Xin fight now, but it would seem somewhat hasty.
It must be at the Lily Saint Sect, before everyone’s eyes, to defeat her!
“Of course.”
Jun Changxiao added: “If your sect believes there’s no chance of victory, you can publicly declare you won’t accept our Eternal Sect’s challenge.”
Impossible.
The Lily Saint Sect was one of the Starfall Continent’s top sects—how could they fear a challenge and let others think they feared a newly emerged fifth-rate sect?
“Fine!”
Cheng Huixin said coldly: “This old woman and the Lily Saint Sect await Sect Master Jun bringing your disciple to battle!”
“Farewell!”
With that, she glanced at her injured disciples, then swept her sleeves and left.
This visit had been intended to cancel the agreement and make that young man recognize reality, stop pestering her disciple. Instead, it became… a humiliation.
“We won’t see you out.” Jun Changxiao said.
The mission was complete, and he’d thoroughly humiliated them. He had no interest in fighting with an old hag.
“Murong Xin.”
At the entrance to the inner courtyard, Xiao Zuiji emerged: “In the Xiao Family’s great hall, before your master and fellow disciples, I lost my final dignity as a man. On the day of our three-year agreement, I will honorably take it back at the Lily Saint Sect.”
No anger, no resentment.
His tone was flat.
Rather than saying he was going to Murong Xin to reclaim lost dignity, it was more like going to the Lily Saint Sect to reclaim lost dignity.
Murong Xin stopped in her tracks.
After a long while, she finally spoke: “I’ll be waiting.”
With that, she followed her master and fellow disciples away, her emotions extremely complex and conflicted.
The arrogance and domineering behavior displayed by everyone at the Eternal Sect—as a member of the Lily Saint Sect, Murong Xin naturally couldn’t stand it.
But from another perspective, when they went to the Xiao Family to break off the engagement years ago, weren’t her fellow disciples’ insults toward him even more severe?
In that moment, as an observer, Murong Xin finally understood how her ignorance back then had brought him such tremendous pain.
This girl wasn’t bad-hearted.
It was just at the wrong time, she’d done the wrong thing.
If there was still possibility between them, a talented man and beautiful woman, perfectly matched—it could become a fine tale in the martial world.
Looking at the current situation, there was almost no hope.
Because Xiao Zuiji would go to the Lily Saint Sect, and as a disciple, she would ultimately fight for her sect.
This was destiny.
Ordained by heaven, unchangeable.
…
BOOM!
BOOM!
Inside the training room, Xiao Zuiji dripped with sweat, repeatedly striking the testing stone.
“Senior Brother Xiao has gone crazy. He’s been cultivating these past few days without any rest!” Li Fei said, standing outside.
Su Xiaomo said: “This won’t do. Second Senior Brother, why don’t you go persuade him?”
These fellow disciples were close as brothers—naturally they didn’t want to see Xiao Zuiji torturing himself so crazily.
“No need.”
Jun Changxiao arrived: “He knows his limits.”
“Sect Master!”
Su Xiaomo clenched his fist: “For the three-year agreement, please let this disciple fight to avenge Senior Brother Xiao’s former humiliation!”
“Sect Master, let me fight too!” Li Fei said.
Jun Changxiao said: “Then why aren’t you cultivating, standing here like idiots!”
“Yes!”
Su Xiaomo and Li Fei hurried off to cultivate.
Though they were currently at Wang level, they knew second-rate sect disciples were definitely no ordinary people. Before the day of the duel arrived, they must improve quickly, then thoroughly crush them!
Wait, no.
They’re all women—that phrasing has issues.
Bully them… ravage them… assault them… none of those work either!
…
“Huff huff—”
Xiao Zuiji stopped, drenched in sweat and panting: “Sect Master, since Junior Sister Ling could defeat them, the Lily Saint Sect isn’t anything special. This disciple is confident.”
“Zuiji.”
Jun Changxiao said: “This Sect Master hopes you understand—the purpose of the three-year agreement isn’t to defeat Murong Xin, but to reclaim the dignity and confidence once lost, then advance to higher levels!”
When the agreement was first made, it was partly to motivate Xiao Zuiji.
Over two years, he’d already grown to become Wuwang, faster than expected. So he didn’t want him living only for revenge.
People.
When they reach higher levels, they should have greater ambitions!
Always carrying this vengeful mentality ultimately falls to an inferior level.
The system said speechlessly: “The way you talk, Host, it’s like you’re magnanimous and broad-minded. But when those people came, you still incited disciples to mock them. Not a bit of Sect Master bearing.”
“Get lost, get lost.” Jun Changxiao said.
Xiao Zuiji said: “Sect Master, this disciple understands. This disciple will strive to become stronger!”
“Work hard.”
Jun Changxiao patted his shoulder.
Actually, the person most needing guidance was Ye Xingchen, because that guy truly lived only for hatred.
…
The Lily Saint Sect’s visit was like a small interlude, ending in just three or four chapters.
Jun Changxiao continued developing the sect as before, not becoming complacent because Ling Yuanxue defeated their nine disciples.
After all, the people they casually brought along were all Wuzong level—second-rate sects weren’t to be underestimated.
Moreover, that Murong Xin had actually broken through to Wuwang—her speed was somewhat fast!
The system said: “Second-rate sects in training disciples are definitely more professional than Host’s sect. Especially such promising seedlings—they’ll certainly focus cultivation resources on them.”
“True.”
Jun Changxiao rubbed his brow: “Less than a year until the three-year agreement. Need to find ways to obtain resources.”
With more disciples, one spirit stone mine vein was truly difficult to provide sufficient supply.
Money had no value to him now—most important were spirit stones, especially natural ones!
“Also need to find materials for Wuwang Pills.”
Because demand was too high, after Elder Wei finished planting the previous batch, cultivation had ceased. Jun Changxiao had also ordered the Procurement Hall to actively purchase, but only bought scattered amounts at very expensive prices.
“Time to go out and explore.”
This guy wanted to adventure in dangerous lands again—after all, it was the fastest method to obtain various resources.
Moreover, with his realm stuck and the sect operating normally with nothing particular to do, better to go out and have some fun.
Opportunities aren’t things you wait for at home—you need to seize them yourself. For instance, jump off a cliff, dive into the sea—maybe you’ll encounter a mysterious cave dwelling and obtain a great power’s inheritance.
“Sect Master.”
Li Luoqiu entered: “A letter came from Miaohua Palace.”
“Oh?”
Jun Changxiao took it and opened the letter.
Written in elegant small characters, the content was:
Southern Wilderness Province recently had heavenly phenomena. According to reports, a rare treasure appeared in the world. If Sect Master Jun is interested, you may come to Miaohua Palace and we’ll go together.
Signed by Xi Jingxuan.
The handwriting was still so beautiful, instantly reminding him of that nationally beautiful face.
In just an instant, Jun Gusheng placed his thoughts on what should be focused on, propping up his chin: “A rare treasure appeared in the world? Seems rather interesting.”
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