I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World-Chapter 132 - 114: Their Stone, My Jewel

At the moment she had long awaited, Jiang Yuebai thought she would be decisive and firm, but she hesitated.

Wenn Ci was very patient, "The Heavenly Interence Sect has twelve True Monarchs: True Monarch Fuyi practices Array Dao, Guanghan practices the sword, Cang Huo is renowned for Elixir and Artifact Dual Excellence, and although Qing Nangzi is affiliated he still takes disciples and practices the Medical Dao. Among them, Lu Yinghuai and five others are magic cultivators, each emphasizing different attributes. Observing the Waves Water Cultivation Method also values Martial Arts, and Lingxi Zi has made great progress in Music and Painting in recent years. If you cannot decide now, you can consider for two more days."

Jiang Yuebai took a deep breath, "No need, I can decide now."

Overthinking leads to unnecessary thoughts, as her grandfather had said, follow your heart in everything you do.

"I want to join True Monarch Fuyi to study Array Dao."

Wenn Ci was slightly surprised, thinking she would choose a magic cultivator, but upon reflection, it seemed normal—everyone admires strength, and Fuyi is the number one Array Master in the Earth Spiritual Realm, anyone else would make the same choice.

Behind Wenn Ci, Wenn Miao shook her head and sighed.

Everyone’s gaze fell on True Monarch Fuyi, whose face was icy and showed no emotion.

Seeing this, an ominous premonition welled up in everyone’s heart.

"Fuyi? What do you say?" Wenn Ci asked.

True Monarch Fuyi glanced at Jiang Yuebai with a somewhat complex look, then bowed to Wenn Ci, "Sect Master, I already accepted Hee Wangchen before the competition. Her studies are varied, and it’s unsuitable for her to specialize in Array Dao. Besides, my energy is limited, and I must take responsibility for Hee Wangchen, so I don’t wish to take another disciple."

The top contender of the competition has the right to choose, and the Nascent Soul True Monarch being chosen also has the right to refuse.

Yet True Monarch Fuyi’s outright refusal left everyone in uproar. The top contender is usually contested by other True Monarchs, but True Monarch Fuyi was so ungracious.

Xie Jingshan refused to accept it and was about to step forward when Lu Nanzhi stopped him, and Yun Shang looked blankly at True Monarch Fuyi, with most others equally puzzled.

Seeing this, Lu Yinghuai straightened his sleeves and said, "If True Monarch Fuyi isn’t willing to accept, I can..."

"Step aside!" Wenn Miao suddenly shouted coldly, making Lu Yinghuai step back with a stern face.

Wenn Miao looked at Zhao Fuyi, "It’s normal if you don’t want to accept a disciple, but ask yourself, is it because this girl is closely tied to Lii Jiuchuan, and you feel embarrassed to accept her?"

Zhao Fuyi clenched her fists silently, her eyes trembling slightly, "I had mentioned to you, Supreme Elder, that her talent in Array Dao indeed doesn’t surpass Hee Wangchen, and my Heavenly Gang Peak has always only accepted those with single spirit root and outstanding talent. She is excellent, versatile in talents, but I don’t want to take her and hinder her progress. Moreover, our dispositions don’t align, and we have no mentor-disciple fate."

"Dispositions don’t align? Come, tell me what you mean by that?"

Zhao Fuyi straightforwardly said, "Array Dao values stability, requiring careful planning and strategizing without rushing for quick success, but she... has too much desire to win, lacking steadiness." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Wenn Miao chuckled, "Did I hear wrong? You’re saying someone else has too much desire to win? During the Ghost Tide of the Netherworld Sea, if you hadn’t insisted on staying and bracing against it, Lii Jiuchuan wouldn’t have had his Lifebound Magic Treasure nearly broken and almost fallen, would he?"

Zhao Fuyi’s calm eyes showed turbulence, just as she was about to argue, the Sect Master Wenn Ci suddenly interrupted.

"Enough!"

Zhao Fuyi stepped back, Wenn Miao suppressed her anger, though the atmosphere remained tense.

No True Monarch dared speak, and the disciples present were in fear.

At this moment, everyone remembered that Jiang Yuebai was still there.

They all turned to watch Jiang Yuebai’s reaction.

Lu Nanzhi stepped out of the queue to stand beside Jiang Yuebai, putting her arm around her shoulders.

Yun Shang, Xie Jingshan also came forward to accompany her, even Zhuo Qingfeng and Ge Yuchan moved half a step forward.

Jiang Yuebai’s nose tingled, looking back at everyone, she hadn’t felt anything initially, but because of everyone’s silent support, tears welled up beyond control.

Wenn Ci glanced at Zhao Fuyi and Wenn Miao, then gently asked Jiang Yuebai, "Good child, it doesn’t matter if Fuyi isn’t willing to accept you, you can still choose another master?"

Jiang Yuebai sniffed, "Sect Master, can I say a few words to True Monarch Fuyi?"

Wenn Ci nodded and stepped aside.

Lu Nanzhi squeezed her shoulder and whispered in her ear, "Don’t be afraid, speak boldly."

Yun Shang nodded, and Xie Jingshan said, "Yes, say what you have to say, you did nothing wrong."

Jiang Yuebai took a deep breath and fearlessly looked at Zhao Fuyi.

"True Monarch Fuyi, in the winter when I was six, during the snow disaster in the Heavenly Interence Sect, I was fortunate to see you move the heavens with a wave of your hand, reversing the universe, and it was at that moment, you showed me what truly defying the heavens with Great Divine Skills meant, and for the first time, I had a goal and direction to pursue."

"So even though Array Dao is difficult, even though my talent isn’t good, I have been diligently learning, striving to get closer to you, hoping one day to become a truly formidable cultivator like you. Perhaps, due to the initial overwhelming impression, I haven’t been able to let go, becoming an obsession."

"You’re right, in Array Dao, I don’t surpass Hee Wangchen. Your refusal today made me clear-headed in time, stopping me from erring further down a misguided path due to obsession. And being refused by you, I realized I am not as disappointed or heartbroken as expected, it’s only slightly embarrassing with all eyes on me."

Wenn Miao nodded approvingly, looking around as if searching for something.

Jiang Yuebai wiped away her tears and bowed in salute.

"Yuebai thanks True Monarch Fuyi for not accepting me today."

Rising, Jiang Yuebai smiled broadly, as if the first breeze of spring had melted away the winter chill.

The Enlightened Mind Hairpin on her head swept away the gloom in her heart, allowing her to see herself clearly.

Her grandfather had said that others are not obligated to like her, she must have the courage to choose and the courage to accept rejection.

Jiang Yuebai wiped away her tears, her gaze became gradually determined, "Now, I know who the master I truly wish to apprentice to is."

At that moment, Wenn Miao looked eastward and shouted loudly, "If you don’t hurry, the disciple you’ve been longing for will be gone!"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look east, seeing a man in blue, stepping through the air.

"Lii Jiuchuan? He has reached Nascent Soul stage!" Lu Yinghuai and others identified him, utterly shocked.

Zhao Fuyi’s pupils contracted, as though the dazzling light had pierced her eyes, causing her to step back in shock.

Jiang Yuebai’s gaze also landed on Lii Jiuchuan, her heart pounding fiercely.

Lii Jiuchuan landed, bowing in greeting to Wenn Miao, Wenn Ci, and others.

"Jiuchuan returns from forming Nascent Soul, paying respects to the Sect Master, Supreme Elder, True Monarch Zhong Shan, and all the fellow senior brothers and sisters..."

At this moment, everyone recalled the once incomparable Master Jiuchuan of the Heavenly Interence Sect years ago.

Today he returned from his tribulations, having formed his Nascent Soul, becoming True Monarch Jiuchuan.

He is the second Nascent Soul True Monarch with Five Spirit Roots after the founder Lu Xingyun in the Heavenly Interence Sect.

He is destined to inherit Lu Xingyun’s legacy, with a potential future to reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao, like Lu Xingyun.

Wenn Ci excitedly examined Lii Jiuchuan, "Good, good, good, forming Nascent Soul is well, Heaven blesses our sect, wonderful!"

Lii Jiuchuan stood tall, casting a casual glance at Zhao Fuyi, who secretly clenched her fists, not daring to raise her eyes.

"One’s stone is another’s pearl. Initially, I didn’t intend to influence her choice, but now, when the pearl isn’t recognized, Jiuchuan, wishes to take Jiang Yuebai as a disciple!"

The clear sound resonated forcefully, echoing continually, stirring hearts.

The word ’wish’ shook everyone’s heart.

Lii Jiuchuan turned, his measured gaze falling on Jiang Yuebai, speaking sincerely.

"Jiang Yuebai, I may not be the best guide in this world, but I will strive to become a master deserving of you, doing my utmost to shield you from storms, clear your doubts, and protect your path."

"As we interact, both teacher and friend, I’m not narrow-minded; if there are things I can’t teach you, you may apprentice to other masters."

"So long as you wish to learn, I will do my utmost to assist, thus, fellow Daoist, are you willing to join my tutelage? Today I guide you, future days we seek the Dao together!"