Chapter 543: Let you see what a monster is
The master and disciple returned to Jade Peak.
Shi Yuqi specifically kept her disciple at her residence and even used the Thousand-Mile Messaging Tube to summon her junior sister, Xiang Ruo.
“Junior Sister, do you know why the Sect Leader summoned us tonight?”
Shi Yuqi spoke with a solemn expression.
“It’s about Hua Yu, right? After all, there are only half a month left until the deadline given by the Cao family.”
Xiang Ruo answered without thinking.
“Yes, I thought she would compromise for the sect and allow Hua Yu to marry into the Cao family, or I thought she would stand firm for the sect rules and lead the entire Hua Rong Sect to confront the Cao family head-on. Who would have thought she would choose neither path.”
Shi Yuqi sighed.
“What? She didn’t choose either of these paths? Is there another way?”
Xiang Ruo asked in confusion.
“Yes, she actually wants to stay and confront the Cao family with the Grand Elder.”
“What about us?”
“She told us to leave this place as soon as possible and follow Yuan Protector to rebuild the Hua Rong Sect elsewhere.”
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“Is that so?”
Xiang Ruo’s face showed surprise, and then she unconsciously asked: “Why would the Sect Leader do this? If we are going to confront them, we should all stay; if we are going to leave, we should all leave together. Why are they staying to die? This is neither fighting to the end nor leaving cleanly. Isn’t this indecisiveness?”
“This is the wisdom of the Sect Leader. Let me ask you, even if all of us stayed to confront the Cao family, what chance of victory would we have? Be honest!”
Shi Yuqi inquired.
“Not a chance at all. The Cao family is the number one power in the Cultivation World, with two Heavenly Punishment Realm experts guarding them, while we only have one. Moreover, their Immortal Tablet is much stronger than ours.”
Xiang Ruo answered truthfully.
“As you said, a head-on confrontation would only lead to self-destruction, and escaping is also impossible. After all, Hua Rong Sect has so many people, where can we escape to?”
Shi Yuqi explained the situation.
“Why don’t we inform the Immortal Alliance about this? With the Immortal Alliance, at least they wouldn’t dare to act rashly.”
Xiang Ruo suggested.
“Humph!”
Cheng Hong Ling, who was beside them, couldn’t help but snort coldly upon hearing this.
Shi Yuqi looked at her disciple with puzzlement but didn’t delve deeper, continuing: “It’s useless. The Cao family has terrifying connections in the Immortal Alliance, and they might even put pressure on us.”
“That’s true. I heard that the Cao family’s Grand Elder is also the Deputy Leader of the Immortal Alliance.”
Xiang Ruo said thoughtfully.
“Therefore, we can only rely on ourselves for this matter. The Sect Leader and the Grand Elder have devised a plan to make a statement with their lives.”
Shi Yuqi continued.
“A statement with their lives?”
Xiang Ruo still seemed a bit confused.
“Yes, we can’t win, and we can’t escape. Hua Yu marrying into the Cao family is obviously a foregone conclusion. Since that’s the case, we can only minimize the losses for the Hua Rong Sect on this basis. Making a statement with their lives is the only way out. By the final deadline, as long as the Sect Leader and the Grand Elder desperately hold back the Cao family, regardless of the outcome, it will be considered a defense of the sect rules’ authority, and it will also protect others. They are exchanging their lives for a sliver of hope for our sect.”
Shi Yuqi explained solemnly.
“So that’s how it is!”
Xiang Ruo sighed deeply.
Qi Huang’s mood was also very heavy. In fact, she understood Hua Ruoyi’s intentions from the beginning, which is why she felt admiration for this Sect Leader.
“But why should they stay? The Sect Leader and the Grand Elder are the two with the highest cultivation in the Hua Rong Sect. If something happens to them, it will be extremely difficult for our Hua Rong Sect to develop and grow strong again.”
Xiang Ruo continued.
“There’s no other way. Not only are they the highest in cultivation, but they also have the highest status. To defend the authority of the sect rules, only their blood will suffice; others don’t carry enough weight.”
Shi Yuqi felt.
“I understand! But without them, if the Immortal Tablet is destroyed by the Cao family again, do we really have any hope of rising again?”
Xiang Ruo’s face showed a confused look.
“We definitely will. I believe that the blood of the Sect Leader and the Grand Elder will not be shed in vain, and I also believe that our disciples are outstanding enough.”
Shi Yuqi encouraged.
“What about Hua Yu? She violated the sect rules and caused such great trouble for our Hua Rong Sect. Will the Sect Leader still let her remain as the Saintess?”
Xiang Ruo gnashed her teeth.
“There’s no choice. If we want a turning point in this matter, we can only hope that Hua Yu’s conscience awakens and she stops thinking about marrying Cao Yang. So, we can’t offend her too much now. I think that’s the Sect Leader’s idea.”
Shi Yuqi speculated.
“Alas, if our sect had a second genius with nine-tenths talent, how would she dare to be so arrogant!”
Xiang Ruo gnashed her teeth.
“Heh heh, the longer the Immortal Bloodline is inherited, the lower the probability of producing a nine-tenths genius. It is already extremely fortunate for the Hua family to produce one Hua Yu in this generation. The appearance of a second one is unknown, perhaps it will never appear.”
Shi Yuqi said with sadness.
“Senior Sister, when are we leaving?”
Xiang Ruo took a deep breath and asked for advice.
“You take your disciple and leave with Yuan Protector as soon as possible, the sooner the better.”
Shi Yuqi instructed.
“What about you?”
Xiang Ruo asked with confusion.
“Me? As the chief of Jade Peak, how can I leave?”
Shi Yuqi retorted.
“What? You are also staying?”
Xiang Ruo’s face showed an astonished expression.
“You are going to stay and fight the Cao family to the death?”
Even Cheng Hong Ling couldn’t remain calm this time. Although she had known her for a short time, she had a good impression of this master.
“That’s right. The more high-level figures of Hua Rong Sect shed blood this time, the more inviolable the sect rules will be in the future. As the chief of Jade Peak, I should naturally do my part.”
Shi Yuqi said with a firm tone.
“Senior Sister, you must think carefully. If you stay, you will surely die.”
Xiang Ruo’s lips trembled slightly, and her beautiful eyes became gradually hazy.
“Yes, in the future, the disciples of our Jade Peak will rely on you to take care of them, especially my direct disciple. She has outstanding talent, you must teach her well.”
Shi Yuqi entrusted.
“No… no… my cultivation is only at the Guiyi Realm, how can I… how can I teach a genius at the Huashen Realm?”
Xiang Ruo choked up.
“You definitely can. Although your cultivation is low, your experience is richer than hers.”
Shi Yuqi was overjoyed.
Shi Yuqi cheered.
“Sister… Sister… you really want to stay? Master… after Master leaves… *sniff sniff*… I… I will only have you as my relative… *sniff sniff*…”
Xiang Ruo choked up as she spoke.
“I really can’t watch this anymore… Wah…”
Qi Yin reappeared abruptly, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his small face turning pale.
“Why did you let her out again? She’s already so injured?”
Shi Yuqi asked Cheng Hong Ling in a scolding tone.
“I…”
Cheng Hong Ling wanted to explain, but couldn’t, so she glared fiercely at Qi Yin.
“With me and the main body here, no one needs to leave, and no one needs to die. Don’t cry.”
Qi Yin tried to adjust his breathing.
“What? Junior Nephew, do you have a good plan?”
Xiang Ruo quickly wiped away her tears and asked.
“A plan? What need is there for a plan? Do we need a plan to deal with a mere Hua Yu?”
Qi Yin’s face showed a look of disdain.
Shi Yuqi and Xiang Ruo exchanged glances, their faces showing worry, thinking that their disciple’s clone’s brain might be damaged.
“I have already declared in the great hall just now that I will defeat Hua Yu with my talent, making her a person of little importance to our sect. This way, won’t you be able to marry her off without any pressure?”
Qi Yin reiterated his goal.
” You? Defeat Hua Yu with talent?”
Xiang Ruo confirmed incredulously.
“Is there a problem, Uncle-Master!”
Qi Yin retorted.
“Hua Yu has nine-tenths bloodline, while you only have eight-tenths!”
Xiang Ruo kindly reminded him.
“Bloodline is not the only factor that determines cultivation speed!”
Qi Yin retorted, then asked again: “My main body is currently at the second layer of the Huashen Realm. I don’t know how much time Hua Yu spent to advance from the second layer to the third layer of the Huashen Realm?”
“Uncle-Master, I’m not sure about that, but she was quite fast.”
Xiang Ruo shook her head.
“If you don’t know, then go ask Sect Leader Hua to find out. I want to know the time Hua Yu spent to advance from each layer of the Huashen Realm to the Shentong Realm. I want to break her record and let you all know what a true monster is!”
Qi Yin waved his small hand.
Shi Yuqi and Xiang Ruo were stunned, not knowing what to say for a moment. They should believe their disciples, but this disciple seemed clearly mentally unstable.
“I have to remind you, we haven’t perfected the Body-Substitution Technique yet.”
Cheng Hong Ling transmitted her thoughts kindly.
“It’s okay. With this Phoenix Pattern Brocade Robe, we’ll practice it when we go back.”
Qi Yin replied casually.
“You’re not healed yet. If I kick you again…”
Cheng Hong Ling hesitated.
“It’s okay. You can’t break free from this thing, so you pose no threat to me.”
Qi Yin said with great certainty.
