JSCMU-Chapter 108: Sect Master, Please Reconsider

“You all like to make a mess? Then go ahead and make a mess.” Zhao Wuji’s face was ashen.

Do they really think that just by doing this, they can escape his control and act on their own?

Just wait and see!

He would like to find out whether these people truly have such heaven-defying abilities!

Yun Jin smiled slightly and suddenly looked toward Ye Danxia.

Ye Danxia was already terrified, and the moment Yun Jin looked at her, her heart trembled and she collapsed to the ground uncontrollably.

Yun Jin calmly shifted her gaze away and said indifferently, “Sect Master, shouldn’t Ye Danxia’s crime of slandering a fellow disciple and attempting to bring harm upon them also have a conclusion?”

Originally.

Regarding the matter between Yun Jin and Ye Danxia, everyone witnessed it, but aside from the people of Heavenly Sword Peak, no one was willing to speak a word of justice.

But now, things began to change.

Right after Yun Jin brought it up, Fang Mingyue’s calm voice rang out, “Since entering the sect, Ye Danxia has stirred up quite a few incidents. Previously, others always bore the consequences for her. This time, there’s no one left to take the fall, so she should face the consequences herself.”

Ye Danxia’s face was deathly pale, and she instinctively looked toward Zhao Wuji.

Whatever she said would be useless.

She knew that, at this moment, only Zhao Wuji could save her!

Her master doted on her so much, he surely wouldn’t just watch her die.

Zhao Wuji kept a composed expression.

Strictly speaking, if not for Ye Danxia’s life, he would never have agreed to such an absurd gamble.

For Ye Danxia, he agreed and then lost his rightful authority over the spiritual fields.

He ought to feel anger toward this disciple, but for some reason, Zhao Wuji felt a trace of reluctance in his heart.

He didn’t even understand why. He cultivated for hundreds of years and took in many disciples. Even with people like Ruan Jun, he would punish them without hesitation.

If any of them acted as recklessly as Ye Danxia, he would’ve long since abandoned them completely.

But Ye Danxia… always managed to soften his heart.

Perhaps it was because she was his first female disciple?

Or maybe because of her exceptional talent?

Zhao Wuji spoke slowly, “Danxia has indeed done some things wrong. But I believe she never truly had malicious intent.”

Just as Zhao Wuji finished speaking, Yun Jin let out a light laugh.

Zhao Wuji couldn’t help glancing at her.

“Sect Master, please continue your excu—ah no, I mean, continue speaking,” Yun Jin said gently.

She had a vague premonition that Ye Danxia wouldn’t die so easily.

After all, she was the female lead of a novel, a child of destiny.

If the male lead hadn’t even appeared yet, could the female lead die?

Then there would be no need for the story to continue.

Yun Jin was just curious.

Things have already come to this point, on what grounds could Ye Danxia be allowed to keep her life?

Zhao Wuji said with a cold face, “In any case, Danxia is extraordinarily gifted child, a Celestial Spiritual Root seen only once in a century! If she is nurtured well, entering a Holy Land in the future is not impossible. Moreover, recently, Huo Lie discovered that she has the potential to become an alchemist! She’s still so young. Within a few years, she may very well become a first-rank alchemist. You should all know what that means.”

“What does that mean?” Yun Jin asked curiously.

Zhao Wuji gave her a disdainful look, but still explained, “Alchemy is a mysterious and profound art. Whether it’s healing injuries, improving cultivation, or resolving all sorts of issues, it requires pills refined by alchemists. Therefore, even if an alchemist isn’t powerful in battle, the pills they produce can attract peerless experts to their side. For example, among the Four Holy Lands, the strongest in attack is Kunlun Sword Sect, but the most untouchable is undoubtedly Xuandan Sect!”

“Within the Xuandan Sect, there’re even saint-rank alchemists! Alchemists of that level can casually refine pills of saint grade, which hold fatal allure even for cultivators in Mahayana Stage. To offend Xuandan Sect is to offend all top cultivators in the world, this is no exaggeration.”

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji lifted his chin proudly. “And my little disciple has top-level cultivation talent! If properly nurtured, once she enters Xuandan Sect, the benefits she can bring back to our sect will be more than substantial!”

“I propose we handle this case as a special exception. For a peerless talent like Ye Danxia, we should show leniency so that she can contribute more to the sect.”

Zhao Wuji once maintained some appearance of propriety. But after Yun Jin’s repeated confrontations, that facade had all but torn away.

Now, he openly wanted to protect Ye Danxia, disregarding the sect’s rules entirely.

Ye Danxia’s eyes lit up as she listened.

She knelt before Zhao Wuji, nodding repeatedly. “As long as everyone can give this disciple a chance, I will definitely cultivate diligently and focus on alchemy. In the future, I will surely repay the sect and repay everyone.”

Ye Danxia was truly afraid. She kowtowed repeatedly, not daring to stop.

By the time she raised her head again, her forehead was bloodied from the impact.

Zhao Wuji’s heart ached. He couldn’t help saying, “Danxia, that’s enough. To know one’s mistake and correct it is a great virtue. I believe everyone can forgive you.”

Only then did Ye Danxia stop, her face showing a pitiful expression.

Zhao Wuji continued talking as if no one else were present.

But he didn’t realize.

The entire place was unnaturally silent.

Many people remained quiet, but already committed the faces of this master and disciple pair to memory.

So this is the sect master who upheld justice and fairness for decades?

Today, they finally understood what justice and fairness really meant.

Gu Jinghong sneered softly and lowered his head indifferently.

Zhao Wuji wanting to protect Ye Danxia was no longer his concern.

Now, he only followed his master’s orders.

“Sect Master,” Yun Jin said with a smile, “are your words a final decision, or are you discussing with everyone?”

“From what this disciple understands, it seems that as long as a disciple has some talent, they can act as they please and won’t have to face any consequences?”

Zhao Wuji’s gaze darkened. “Yun Jin, I’ve already returned the authority over the spiritual fields. Don’t push your luck.”

“She slandered me and tried to take Gu Jinghong’s and my lives. I merely want her to receive appropriate punishment and that means I’m harming her?” Yun Jin lifted her chin. “How can such absurd logic exist in this world?”

“Sect Master,” another peak master spoke up, “Ye Danxia’s talent may be excellent, but she has poor character. Whether she will truly repay the sect in the future is highly uncertain.”

“That’s right. Rules are rules. If one can escape punishment just because of talent, wouldn’t that render the sect laws meaningless?”

“Sect Master must not disregard the sect rules for one disciple. Please act justly, lest you lose the hearts of the people!”

Because Yun Jin won the competition, the advantage in speaking about Ye Danxia’s case now became apparent.

In the past, no one outside Heavenly Sword Peak ever spoke on her behalf. But now, things began to change.

With that small spark she ignited, someone was finally willing to step forward and join in changing this Tianxing Sect!

“Sect Master, please reconsider.”

A disciple shouted.

The sect master was just about to glare at him.

The next moment.

“Sect Master, please reconsider.”

“Sect Master, please reconsider.”

The voices surged like a mighty flood, roaring and unstoppable.

Zhao Wuji’s expression became completely unsightly.