I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World-Chapter 133 - 115: Making a Public Display of Power
In front of the hall of Heavenly Chief Peak, silence prevailed.
First, True Monarch Fuyi publicly rejected the disciple, followed by True Monarch Jiuchuan publicly seeking a disciple, the situation took a dramatic turn, full of ups and downs.
True Monarch Jiuchuan’s words were earnest, his humble demeanor left everyone both moved and envious.
Lu Nanzhi, Xie Jingshan, and Yun Shang sincerely felt happy for Jiang Yuebai.
Yet, Jiang Yuebai was silent, biting her lip and trembling, after enduring humiliation and rejection, the feeling of being recognized, respected, and cherished overwhelmed her with tears.
Being pierced at the softest and most fragile part in her heart, she could no longer muster the strength to smile or claim indifference.
"Jiang Yuebai, what are you doing, quickly agree."
Xie Jingshan poked Jiang Yuebai’s head, Yun Shang nervously looking back and forth between Jiang Yuebai and Lii Jiuchuan.
Lu Nanzhi gently said, "Stop biting, take a breath first, take it slowly."
"Okay."
Jiang Yuebai nearly choked, she released her lip that was almost bleeding, took several deep breaths, while Yun Shang gently stroked her back.
Lii Jiuchuan was extremely patient, his eyes always gentle, quietly waiting.
After Jiang Yuebai calmed down, she met Lii Jiuchuan’s gaze.
"Although it’s presumptuous, I would like to ask you three questions."
Wenn Ci, Wenn Miao, and others were stunned and looked at each other, not knowing Jiang Yuebai’s intention.
Lii Jiuchuan nodded, "Alright, ask away."
"What is your lifespan? Do you have any fatal flaws or many enemies?"
Lii Jiuchuan was startled, then thought of Tao Fengnian, his eyes suddenly filled with heartache. She was afraid he would perish halfway, leaving her alone again.
"A Golden Core lives five hundred years, a Nascent Soul a thousand. Before reaching Divinity Transformation, I can live at least six hundred fifty years. This time, the nascent soul formation was smooth with no flaws, as for enemies..."
"When I first reached Core Formation, being in the spotlight, I was somewhat frivolous and made quite a few enemies, but I’ve always resolved grievances on the spot, the ones I could deal with were handled, those that I couldn’t no longer pose a threat now."
With peace of mind, Jiang Yuebai wiped her face and bowed deeply.
"Disciple Jiang Yuebai greets Master!"
The sound resounded like gold and jade, everyone rejoiced greatly.
"Good!!"
Xie Jingshan clapped excitedly, but receiving no response, had to sheepishly slow down, his voice growing quieter as he continued to say good.
Lu Nanzhi and Yun Shang exchanged a glance, beaming with joy.
Wenn Miao muttered beside Wenn Ci, "If it weren’t for Jiuchuan owing this girl a debt of rebirth to repay, and Jiuchuan’s future achievements certainly surpassing mine, I’d definitely want to take this girl as a disciple. Look at her, a delightful little girl, and Fuyi actually had the heart to refuse."
Wenn Ci sighed, "Fuyi always knows what she wants and doesn’t want, she will never go against her heart for anyone or anything, why bother to make things difficult for her."
Wenn Miao grumbled in a low voice, "Go ahead and pamper Zhao Fuyi all you want, if she continues to be this ’straightforward’ without introspection, she will suffer greatly sooner or later."
The scene inexplicably moved everyone, even Hee Wangchen couldn’t help but smile, glancing at Zhao Fuyi’s ashen face, he quickly lowered his head to scratch it instead.
Lu Yinghuai sighed in regret, Qing Nangzi went to look for Shen Huaxi, leaving only the unremarkable female True Monarch Li Fantao, offering Ge Yuchan a kind smile.
Lii Jiuchuan helped Jiang Yuebai up, "Today I’m late as your master, causing you such embarrassment, just wait a moment!"
Lii Jiuchuan resolutely turned around and faced Zhao Fuyi head-on.
Previously he endured everything for the greater good, but now he decided to rise after breaking, determined not to endure any longer, regain his pride, and establish authority for his disciple!
Once ignored and disrespected in the sect, if he failed to stand up today, no one would respect Jiang Yuebai in the future either.
"Senior Sister Zhao, Jiuchuan today, is willing to take on Senior Sister’s Ninety-Nine Linked Array!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone was shocked, Lii Jiuchuan nodded to Wenn Miao as a signal, then soared into the sky.
Zhao Fuyi’s eyes widened and she could no longer remain calm, no one knew better than her how immense Lii Jiuchuan’s cultivation power was.
Back then, with only a late-stage Golden Core cultivation, he helped her stabilize a great array powered by peak Nascent Soul power, holding off tens of thousands of Ghost Clan for three whole days, but in the end, she still let him down.
"Wait, I’m going too!"
Shi Zhongshan chased after, he had long wanted to experience the Ninety-Nine Linked Array that Zhao Fuyi prided herself on.
This array was renowned across the Earth Spiritual Realm, extremely exquisite and complex, countless Array Dao experts had come to challenge it, all returning unsuccessful.
Ling Guanghan and Cang Huo, both Nascent Soul stage masters, were trapped inside for five years without escape, showing how formidable this array was, something no ordinary Nascent Soul True Monarch could withstand.
Wenn Ci didn’t want to disrupt sect unity, but Wenn Miao pulled her hand.
"Ci shouldn’t command troops, the grievances between them must have a resolution, you need to let Jiuchuan release that pent-up breath in his heart, just watch."
Wenn Miao pulled Wenn Ci along, closely following after.
The crowd was roused, cheers erupted.
A group of True Monarchs and Foundation Establishment disciples soared into the sky, flocking towards Heavenly Gang Peak near Heavenly Chief Peak to watch this once-in-a-century spectacle.
Qi Cultivation Disciples were anxious, those unable to secure a spot tried to climb higher for a distant view.
Jiang Yuebai was equally anxious, cast out the Flying Core Boat to bring Lu Nanzhi and the others up.
Seeing Ge Yuchan, Hee Wangchen, and the Five Sword Sect Sons were also curious, she took everyone onboard, squeezing onto one boat soaring into the sky.
The Flying Core Boat unceremoniously squeezed in front of other uncles and Immortals, moving straight to the forefront.
Jiang Yuebai saw the grand and majestic shadows of the array plate flash atop the perilous peaks, countless intricate and complex runes resembling a galaxy of stars, dazzling even in daylight.
Jiang Yuebai glanced briefly, causing her Sea of Consciousness to tremble. The Flying Core Boat nearly fell, sending several people tumbling about, but Wenn Miao appeared just in time to lend support.
"Don’t look around carelessly."
Wenn Miao stepped forward through the air, tossing a piece of Ancient Brass Mirror from his sleeve — it was the Heaven and Earth Qiankun Mirror used in the earlier competition.
The mirror transformed into a stream of light, sinking beneath Heavenly Gang Peak and pulling the disciples and spiritual beasts within it for protection.
A fierce wind howled, and with a deafening crash, a strange peak, standing tall at the highest point, suddenly fractured and plunged to the ground.
Amidst the earth’s rumbling, the towering Five-Colored Treasure Tower’s phantom emerged from under Heavenly Gang Peak, unstoppable amidst the rolling smoke and dust.
Zhao Fuyi’s face changed dramatically. Hovering mid-air, she raised a hand to suppress the array.
The array light had just begun to glow when the treasure tower smashed against it, Zhao Fuyi was knocked back by the immense force, helplessly watching the array light shatter into pieces.
Boom!
The tower’s tip struck the array plate high in the sky, and after merely three seconds of resisting, the array plate collapsed.
Jiang Yuebai’s mind surged, eyes wide, staring transfixedly at the scene — eerily reminiscent of that winter night.
The clear sky echoed the mountain’s crumble.
A gentleman in azure robes stood arrogantly within the phantom of the Five-Colored Treasure Tower.
As the array plate shattered, countless stars fell, yet his dark hair fluttered wildly, his eyes sweeping downward in the fierce gale, calmly overlooking all beings.
Zhao Fuyi was in disbelief, and everyone was stunned.
Given Lii Jiuchuan’s current strength, one could imagine how wild Lu Xingyun once was.
Jiang Yuebai’s pupils constricted, the scene engrained in memory began to crack, splintering like a web.
Momentarily, Jiang Yuebai smiled in relief.
"Indeed, my master is still the most impressive."
Memories crumbled like stained glass, old gone, anew risen!
Compared to Zhao Fuyi, Jiang Yuebai could see more of her future self in Lii Jiuchuan.
"Audacious rogue, how dare you wreak havoc in my Heavenly Interence Sect!"
The voice rolled like thunder, flames surged and blazed toward the heavens.
Clang!
Frost Silver Sword Aura, releasing simultaneously, spread its deadly intent!
Jiang Yuebai exclaimed, covering her mouth, everyone’s faces changed, holding their breath in tension.
People were captivated by Lii Jiuchuan’s hand-wave destruction of the array, overlooking True Monarch Cang Huo and Sword Lord Guanghan within it — surely seeing Lii Jiuchuan as an unruly rogue, they struck with full power.
Wenn Ci nearly lost composure, but only Wenn Miao remained calm throughout.
Boom!
The impact was overwhelming, light brilliant, the aftershock stirred air ripples, waves surged.
People stared in amazement at Lii Jiuchuan standing immovably, Frost Silver Sword Aura stirring on the left, Heaven Burning flames raging on the right.
The Five-Colored Treasure Tower devoured the ice and fire power like a Taotie, fortifying itself, radiance even more dazzling.
Ling Guanghan and Cang Huo were stunned, quickly withdrawing their hands, upon closer look, recognizing Lii Jiuchuan.
"It’s you!"
Lii Jiuchuan waved his hand, the Five-Colored Treasure Tower dispersed into streams of light, gathered into the Dantian and hidden, then he cupped hands in greeting.
"Jiuchuan pays respects to the two senior brothers."
At this moment, no one could speak, their emotions churned with an awe-inspiring tsunami, merging into a soul-stirring quake.
One breaking array, facing two adversaries.
Effortlessly, as easy as flipping a hand, showcasing undeniable power.
Xie Jingshan knelt with a thud, clutching Jiang Yuebai’s skirt edge, imploring tearfully.
"Senior sister, let our master take me in as well, please. If not a Sword Immortal, I’ll be your second junior brother, all right? I want to refine the treasure tower too; I want to subdue everywhere!"
Lu Nanzhi pulled Jiang Yuebai’s skirt edge from Xie Jingshan’s grasp, casting him a glance, "True Monarch Jiuchuan truly is strong, deservedly invincible at the same level. Little Bai, now even I’m envious of you."
Yun Shang nodded, "Indeed, having such a powerful and kind master, I would willingly serve at his knee if need be."
Behind Jiang Yuebai, Ge Yuchan offered congratulations, knowing some desires are beyond envy, only urging herself to come to terms.
Xie Jingshan’s many muttered, "Why didn’t I know True Monarch Jiuchuan earlier..."
Zhuo Qingfeng and others looked at him, though their dedication to sword cultivation remained, they deeply revered Lii Jiuchuan’s might, also envying Jiang Yuebai, having a master willing to demonstrate power publicly on her behalf.
Having such a master, fortunate indeed!
Everyone expressed such views, yet Jiang Yuebai’s gaze remained steady, inwardly admonishing herself:
The master’s glory is his own hard-earned, she cannot rely on it, someday she will also bear honor like the master.
Today, let others envy her for having a good master, someday, she will make them envy the master for having her as his disciple!
"Lii Jiuchuan, the old grudges have settled, do you not feel you’re too overbearing today?"
Jiang Yuebai was just about to exhale the pent-up frustration when she saw Zhao Fuyi, hair disheveled in rage, confronting Lii Jiuchuan.
