Chapter 45

At the main peak, in the Sect Master’s Hall. Sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ NʘvᴇlFire.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.When all was quiet in the deep of the night, the hall was gathered with more than a dozen elders of the main peak, three Supreme Elders, and the two peak masters, Zhang Lingfeng and Xiao Hongyi.

“Are you saying that Jiang Chen is not a Human Sacred Body, yet he can cultivate superior grade manuals with Human Origin cultivation and even comprehend an ancient Way of the Sword technique?”

Sect Master Gu Changqing couldn’t believe it.

“Indeed, I have seen it with my own eyes.”

Zhang Lingfeng nodded solemnly.

At this statement, the whole place was in an uproar.

The elders of the main peak whispered among themselves while the three Supreme Elders wore puzzled expressions, frowning in thought.

Soon, everyone began to discuss.

But no matter how much they discussed, they could only come to one conclusion…

They just don’t get it! Even the three Supreme Elders, who are worldly and knowledgeable, are utterly baffled!

“Supreme Elder, Sect Master.”

Zhang Lingfeng bowed with his hands clasped and said,

“Regardless of the truth, Jiang Chen’s talent in the Way of the Sword is something I’ve rarely seen in my life. It is my wish for him to leave Ninth Peak and join the Sword Peak!”

“You’re dreaming!”

Xiao Hongyi retorted, “Jiang Chen is the foremost true disciple of the Ninth Peak. How could he join your Sword Peak?”

“In our Jiuyan Sect, except for the first and second peaks, all peaks should be named after their strengths. The eighth peak excels in elixirs, hence it’s called Elixir Peak. The seventh peak excels in weapons, hence it’s called Weapon Peak. My third peak is full of sword cultivators, hence it’s called Sword Peak! Only the Ninth Peak stands out without a name! What does this prove? It proves that the legacy of the Ninth Peak is mixed and not refined! Only by joining my Sword Peak can Jiang Chen receive better cultivation!” Zhang Lingfeng argued with reason.

There was indeed no fault in his words, and Gu Changqing nodded in agreement.

“Ridiculous!”

Xiao Hongyi scoffed, “Jiang Chen is my first disciple and has been my disciple for over a decade. Although I can’t teach him the Way of the Sword, the bond between teacher and student surpasses everything.”

“Surpasses everything? Junior Sister, if I remember correctly, didn’t you just punish Jiang Chen to face the wall and reflect on his actions?” Zhang Lingfeng asked back.

Xiao Hongyi was left speechless.

Bringing up this matter made her furious.

She thought that Jiang Chen had made some progress in his attitude today, but to her surprise, he had stolen her personal belongings!

She would have punished him severely if not for Jiang Chen’s merits today!

This was somewhat embarrassing, and naturally, she couldn’t speak of it here.

Knowing this, Zhang Lingfeng had deliberately brought it up!

This was undoubtedly a ruthless tactic to poach a disciple!

Absolutely detestable!

“No matter what, I will not give up on my disciple.”

After a moment of silence, Xiao Hongyi said, “I haven’t given up on Jiang Chen despite his repeated mistakes. I didn’t abandon him when you all despised him. Now that he has shown his talent, you want me to give up? That’s absolutely impossible!”

Sensing the determination in her words, Zhang Lingfeng also fell silent.

Truth be told, he didn’t have much affection for Jiang Chen. But Jiang Chen’s talent had indeed tempted him to consider taking him as a disciple.

“Have you ever considered that Jiang Chen might be the reincarnation of a great emperor?” Gu Changqing suddenly asked.

“We’ve considered it, but the fact that he doesn’t have a complete imperial essence is also true,” Xiao Hongyi said.

“Perhaps the Jiang Family has hidden Jiang Chen’s complete imperial essence? Although the likelihood is small, it’s not zero,” Gu Changqing added.

“Impossible!”

A Supreme Elder spoke up, “If Jiang Chen were truly the reincarnation of a great emperor, the Jiang family would have announced it to the world with drums and gongs! Only by doing so could they resolve the crisis facing the Jiang family.”

This statement led many elders to nod their heads and express their agreement:

“The Supreme Elder’s words are sensible.”

“Although the Imperial Dynasty is strong, they must act cautiously in the face of the reincarnation of a great emperor. After all, the imperial throne is vacant in our world.”

“The current Empress of the Imperial Dynasty self-proclaimed her title, not decreed by heaven. She wouldn’t want to provoke the reincarnation of a true great emperor.”

“With that said, Jiang Chen is unlikely to be the reincarnation of a great emperor.”

“Then how could he cultivate the supreme secret texts and that ancient Way of the Sword?”

“This…”

The topic had come full circle, ending up back at the beginning.

With the talent Jiang Chen had shown so far, even if it was incomprehensible, the high ranks of the sect would have been excited to have such a prodigy.

But things were not that simple.

Firstly, there were concerns about Jiang Chen’s character, which was not in line with the righteous path.

Secondly, if they really focused on cultivating Jiang Chen, the Jiuyan Sect would have to stand against the Imperial Dynasty, potentially bringing about the sect’s destruction!

This was the important reason why Jiang Chen was disliked by the high ranks of the Jiuyan Sect.

Under these circumstances, and influenced by the villain’s halo, Jiang Chen’s repeated nine lifetimes meant that no matter what he did, he could not change the sect’s view of him.

They were all millennia-old foxes, and none could outwit the other.

The Jiang family’s intention for Jiang Chen to become a disciple of the Jiuyan Sect was crystal clear to the sect.

If it weren’t for the Jiang family’s ancestor owing a favor to the ancestor of Jiuyan, and the latter personally agreeing, Jiang Chen wouldn’t even be able to step through the gates of the Jiuyan Sect!

“The mediocre creates his own troubles. Just observe how things unfold and change.”

As everyone was at their wits’ end, an ancient and vicissitudinous voice appeared in their minds.

Upon hearing this, everyone was startled into jumping up, and they hurriedly clasped their hands in salute.

“We shall respectfully follow the ancestor’s decree.”

……

At the summit of Ninth Peak.

Behind the Cloud Soaring Hall, the land was barren and had no vegetation.

The only thing there was a huge stone tablet on the cliffside inscribed with the words ‘Self-Reflection’.

Sitting cross-legged in front of the stone tablet, Jiang Chen lazily yawned. He often came here and had grown accustomed to it without realizing it.

Suddenly, a breeze carrying a delicate fragrance passed by.

Without turning his head, Jiang Chen said impatiently, “Fifth Junior Sister, what brings you here? Are you trying to harm me again?”

The response was a sobbing sound.

Turning around, Jiang Chen indeed saw Jiang Lianyue’s face, tear-streaked and as pitiful as a pear blossom bathed in rain.

Why bother arguing with a madwoman?

After shaking his head helplessly, he waved his hand, “Forget it. Your Senior Brother is magnanimous. I forgive your heinous crime.”

“Senior Brother, you’re so kind.” Jiang Lianyue said, breaking into a smile.

She came to sit beside Jiang Chen, her knees drawn up, her beautiful eyes still glistening with tears, looking at Jiang Chen with a smile that could topple kingdoms.

This made Jiang Chen pause.

Although after nine cycles of reincarnation spanning a thousand years, he had no affection left for Jiang Lianyue, he couldn’t deny that any man’s heart would race at the sight of her beauty.

“Eldest Senior Brother, if you really hated someone, how would you wish them to die?” Jiang Lianyue asked abruptly.

“Do you want to kill me?” Jiang Chen became alert and shifted to the side.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lianyue’s eyes dimmed.

She sighed softly, shifted her body as well, and rested her head on Jiang Chen’s shoulder. Her lips moved as if she had a thousand words to say, but she couldn’t utter a single word in the end.

Eventually, she gave up.

She closed her eyes slightly, beginning to feel the breath from Jiang Chen’s cheek.

The atmosphere quieted down instantly, leaving only the sound of their breathing and the distant chirping of insects.

Perhaps because the atmosphere was too warm, Jiang Chen also fell silent, staring blankly at the stone tablet in front of him.

Memories of his nine lifetimes began to surface in his mind.

Thinking of Lin Feng, who was about to be accepted into the Jiuyan Sect, he suddenly clenched his fists and said with a fierce look in his eyes, “There’s someone I hate so much, I wish I could press him to death in a latrine!”

Jiang Lianyue understood and silently nodded.

At this very moment, she made a decision in her heart.

No matter how long it would take, no matter the cost…

She, Jiang Lianyue, would definitely press that Lin Feng to death in a latrine!

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