JSCMU-Chapter 105: No Shame

No one dared to look at Zhao Wuji’s expression. Just by thinking about it, they knew it must be incredibly ugly.

If Yun Jin really wins…

Then Tianxing Sect might truly undergo some changes.

The several peak masters remained silent. Some expectant, some fearful, their emotions varied.

“Ma Hongyu, next is the third round, correct?” Zhao Wuji said coldly.

“Yes,” Ma Hongyu’s voice trembled a little.

This round would test how many seedlings survived after the three rounds.

After the first two rounds, Yun Jin’s seeds had a 100% survival rate with one hundred sprouts.

Ye Cheng’s seeds only had sixty percent survive.

Unless he performed exceptionally in the final round and Yun Jin completely failed, only then would he have a chance at overtaking her.

“It was originally agreed that ten Blackwood Worms would be released in the third round,” Zhao Wuji said slowly. “I think that’s far too few.”

Zhao Wuji stood up and expressionlessly looked in Yun Jin’s direction. “Lin Ya, since your disciple is so capable, she wouldn’t mind if we increase the difficulty a little, right?”

Lin Ya frowned, his expression wary. “If Yun Jin’s difficulty is increased, as long as Ye Cheng’s is increased as well, that’s fine.”

He believed that in a fair contest, Yun Jin wouldn’t lose.

Zhao Wuji immediately laughed. “As sect master, both Ye Cheng and Yun Jin are disciples of Tianxing Sect, naturally I would treat them equally. So, for the third round, let’s release one hundred Blackwood Worms on each side.”

By the time he finished, Zhao Wuji’s expression hardened into extreme coldness.

“One hundred?” Ma Hongyu was stunned. He anxiously said, “Sect Master, absolutely not. One hundred Blackwood Worms is far too many. The two of them won’t be able to handle it. In the end, it’ll definitely—”

As he spoke, Ma Hongyu suddenly realized something. A flash of horror passed through his eyes, and he fell silent.

This round.

The contest was about how many germinated seeds would remain at the end.

So…

What if not a single one remained?

What if both Yun Jin and Ye Cheng were completely wiped out?

If one were shameless enough, then they could claim the match ended in a tie.

The Sect Master’s sudden increase in worm numbers was clearly suggested with this goal in mind.

These Blackwood Worms weren’t especially powerful, only at Qi Refining level. The difficulty lay in how fragile the sprouts were. If bitten once or twice, they would wither.

Yun Jin and Ye Cheng had to kill the worms without damaging the sprouts.

This task was extremely difficult.

With one hundred Blackwood Worms appearing at the same time, even if they killed one per second, they still wouldn’t make it in time.

These seeds were doomed to be destroyed by pests.

Inside the barrier.

Yun Jin and Ye Cheng couldn’t hear anything. They were both waiting seriously for the third round’s rules.

But in Ma Hongyu’s heart, a trace of sadness rose.

The seeds they worked so hard to nurture were destined to be lost.

Ma Hongyu truly loved planting. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have spent decades in the spiritual fields without complaint.

He could understand Zhao Wuji’s actions as they were purely for the sake of victory.

It’s just…

He still felt some sadness.

These plants became sacrifices in a power struggle.

“One hundred Blackwood Worms?” A flash of anger appeared in Lin Ya’s eyes. “Sect Master, you never intended to determine a winner at all, did you? If this gets out, people will say that the mighty Sect Master only knew how to play such petty tricks. What face will you have left? What face will Tianxing Sect have left?”

Zhao Wuji said indifferently, “Lin Ya, you spoke of fairness, so isn’t this fair? Both sides get one hundred worms. Are you saying I’m favoring Ye Cheng?”

“Isn’t your disciple supposedly very strong?” Zhao Wuji sneered. “What if she creates another miracle?”

“Zhao Wuji, you—” Lin Ya was about to speak again.

Zhao Wuji’s expression turned completely indifferent. “What? Do you not trust your own disciple? Or are you just looking to oppose me? Lin Ya, the sect has kindly raised you all these years, you’d best not push your luck.”

A terrifying aura suddenly erupted from Zhao Wuji.

Lin Ya was forcibly pressed back into his seat, unable to move.

“Sect Master, no need to get so worked up,” Elder Ming narrowed his eyes and waved a hand, dissolving Zhao Wuji’s suppression.

Zhao Wuji replied calmly, “Elder Ming, you’ve watched over the Manual Library for many years. I’ve always been grateful. In Tianxing Sect, everyone has their role. As Sect Master, I naturally have the right to oversee the entire sect. Does Elder Ming now think I don’t even have the right to set a simple rule?”

In that moment.

Zhao Wuji was uncharacteristically forceful.

He knew very clearly.

Yun Jin could not win.

If Yun Jin won, the consequences would be far too severe. He absolutely couldn’t stand it!

Even if people gossiped about it in the future, he no longer cared.

As long as he could keep control of the spiritual fields, Tianxing Sect would still be his and his alone!

This time, Zhao Wuji was determined to throw away all shame.

Elder Ming narrowed his eyes. After all, Zhao Wuji had the backing of a holy land. If he no longer cared about appearances, they didn’t have any good countermeasures at the moment.

Even if they rejected this rule, what if Zhao Wuji forcibly called off the match?

What could they do then?

That was the power of the Sect Master.

That was what Yun Jin was challenging.

But no matter how much of a genius she was, or how many miracles she could perform, in front of Zhao Wuji, she was still a mere new disciple of an ordinary sect.

A strange silence fell.

Several peak masters felt a bit of regret.

But they also understood, Zhao Wuji would never relinquish control of the spiritual fields.

Even with the Heavenly Dao contract in place, he had countless ways to avoid its constraints.

This is probably how today’s match would end.

Sigh…

This Yun Jin…

So close to succeeding.

Unfortunately…

It still couldn’t overcome the innate authority of the title “Sect Master.”

Seeing that no one spoke again, Zhao Wuji was very satisfied. He looked once more at Lin Ya and said, “Lin Ya, do you still have any objections?”

Lin Ya’s expression changed several times, ultimately showing a deeply unwilling look. “You’re the Sect Master. What you say goes.”

Zhao Wuji felt incredibly pleased inside.

Did these clowns really think they could win?

Even if they won a hundred times, with just one word from him, they would still be utterly defeated in the end.

“Ma Hongyu, go announce it,” Zhao Wuji said calmly.

“Yes.” Ma Hongyu’s voice trembled slightly.

He turned around and gave a few instructions. Soon, a disciple brought over two storage bags.

Inside the storage bags were one hundred Blackwood Worms each.

Ma Hongyu walked into the barrier with a heavy heart and spoke slowly, “In the third round, each spiritual field will have one hundred Blackwood Worms released. After one incense stick’s time, the side with the most germinated seeds remaining will be declared the winner.”

One hundred?

Yun Jin raised her eyebrows.

Interesting.

Ye Cheng’s face, however, instantly turned pale.

One hundred. In terms of his ability, he had no way of handling them all.

With the Blackwood Worms’ chewing ability, if they weren’t dealt with immediately, this field might be left completely barren!

“Master… isn’t something wrong? How could it be one hundred?” Ye Cheng’s voice trembled.

Ma Hongyu couldn’t bear to look at him and only softly replied, “Both sides have the same conditions. This match is fair.”

“Fair?” Yun Jin let out a cold laugh.