JSCMU-Chapter 142: Tell Me, How Could I Possibly Lose?

After Yue Zhao and Yun Jin left, Yang Hui remained in his original position, motionless. He didn’t even bother to pick up the storage pouch containing the seeds.

He was waiting.

And he didn’t have to wait long.

A disciple under the Sect Master came to visit.

Yang Hui calmly let him in.

Before the disciple could ask in a roundabout way, he directly stated that Yun Jin rented the Earth-Fire Room for one month to practice artifact forging.

The disciple was momentarily stunned, but Yang Hui’s cooperation was naturally a good thing.

He asked about the situation in detail to confirm that Yun Jin truly intended to spend a month on artifact forging, only then did he turn to leave.

Yang Hui still sat there.

For a long while.

He sighed.

There was no helping it.

This life of being a fence-sitter still had to continue.

Very soon.

Zhao Wuji received the report from the disciple.

He couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth lifted into a smile.

Very good.

That Yang Hui indeed didn’t dare oppose him.

And that Yun Jin wasn’t properly preparing for the Grand Sect Tournament two months from now, and was even thinking about learning artifact forging?

What’s that called?

That’s called wasting time!

Two months, and she’s even self-studying, what could she possibly learn?

But if she wanted to waste time, he naturally wouldn’t object.

Zhao Wuji’s mood instantly improved a lot.

After thinking for a bit, he headed to a hidden cave dwelling in the back mountains.

This was where Ruan Jun was during seclusion.

Whether or not Yun Jin could be killed in two months’ time depended entirely on this eldest disciple of his.

When Zhao Wuji arrived, Ruan Jun was meditating in concentration.

Hearing movements, he opened his eyes and respectfully said, “Master.”

Zhao Wuji nodded with satisfaction. “During these past few days, your temperament has become much more stable. If you had this kind of mindset earlier, you might not have fallen into Yun Jin’s trap.”

At the mention of Yun Jin, a trace of coldness flashed in Ruan Jun’s eyes. He said in a low voice, “People must suffer some setbacks in order to grow. Master, rest assured. In two months, I will personally take her head.”

Zhao Wuji was even more satisfied, “Very good.”

He took out several bottles of pills, “These pills can help improve your power. Take all of them, and your power should advance to another level.”

Ruan Jun’s expression lit up with joy, “With this, I’ll have even more confidence.”

“That’s not all,” Zhao Wuji said quietly. He took out an entire set of needle-like magical tools, “This set of artefacts is extremely powerful and most suitable for ambushes. Bind them with your blood, store them in your body, and during battle, if you find an opportunity, strike her vital acupoints!”

Ruan Jun’s eyes lit up. He hurriedly thanked him, “With this, success is practically guaranteed.”

Zhao Wuji said, “Not ‘practically guaranteed.’ I want you to be absolutely certain!”

Ruan Jun nodded with confidence, “That Yun Jin is merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage. I am two full realms above her and have Master’s support. If I still can’t win, how could I have the dignity to remain in this world?”

Zhao Wuji thought the same but still added, “That Yun Jin is rather strange. When the time comes, don’t underestimate her. You must kill her in one strike!”

“Yes!” Ruan Jun responded solemnly.

After instructing Ruan Jun to continue cultivating diligently, Zhao Wuji left the cave.

After that, he went to meet another person.

“Luo Yi,” Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes, “You already defeated Lin Ya nine times in the previous Grand Sect Tournaments. If you win once more, you’ll be the new Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak.”

This man named Luo Yi had ordinary features. His whole body was thin and dark, with eyes that hid a glint of light, he looked quite shrewd.

Within Tianxing Sect, he normally didn’t have much of a presence. But everyone knew that, within the sect, beneath the Peak Masters, Luo Yi was likely the number one person.

“Rest assured, Sect Master. Lin Ya’s cultivation will only continue to deteriorate. Defeating him now is as easy as flipping my hand,” Luo Yi said calmly.

Zhao Wuji also laughed, “Lin Ya is indeed nothing to fear, but that doesn’t mean others won’t compete with you for the position of Peak Master. You’d best stay vigilant.”

Luo Yi responded confidently, “The sword in my hand fears no one.”

Zhao Wuji nodded in satisfaction, “It’s the final two months, don’t slack off. I’ll be waiting to personally crown you.”

“Yes!” Luo Yi was somewhat excited.

The position of Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak could only be held by the person with the most exquisite swordsmanship in the sect.

Previously, it was always Lin Ya. His sword techniques were mystical, and no one could shake his standing.

Fortunately, he was injured, and his cultivation had been declining for years.

And Luo Yi also defeated him nine times.

This year will be the last!

As long as he won, Luo Yi would become the next Peak Master of Heavenly Sword Peak.

His grip on the sword hilt tightened, eyes glowing with ambition.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji couldn’t help but smile as well.

Whether it was Ruan Jun or Luo Yi, there was practically no possibility of failure.

Two months from now, at the Grand Sect Tournament. Tell me, how could I possibly lose?

Artifact Forging Peak.

Led by a disciple, Yue Zhao and Yun Jin arrived at Earth-Fire Room #203.

The disciple said, “You just need to place the token into the slot on the door, and it will open. Once closed, the Earth-Fire Room can only be opened from the inside, no one outside can enter. If there’s an emergency, you can strike the alarm bell inside, and the door will be forcibly broken open. But it’s best not to use that lightly, each forced entry costs twenty mid-grade spirit stones.”

Yue Zhao couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement.

This Artifact Forging Peak really knew how to do business.

Very good. These methods were worth learning from.

“The black iron is already inside. Junior Sister Yun can enter at any time,” the disciple added.

“Thank you, Senior Brother,” Yun Jin said, then tentatively placed the token on the door.

The door to the Earth-Fire Room slowly opened.

Yun Jin went in to look around.

Inside, there was a trench burning with clusters of underground fire. The whole room was filled with intense fire-element energy. Other elemental energies were practically repelled and nowhere to be seen.

No wonder Yang Hui said this place wasn’t suitable for cultivation.

But for Yun Jin, it didn’t matter.

She obtained spiritual power through pills, not through the trace amounts of five-elemental spiritual energy in the air.

This place.

Had excellent privacy.

Couldn’t be opened from outside.

It was a perfect place to cultivate!

Yun Jin decided, she would break through to Golden Core Stage here in the Earth-Fire Room.

And while she was at it, she would upgrade the Tai’e Sword to two-stars.

These two tasks within a month, she should barely be able to finish them, right?

After a quick look around, Yun Jin didn’t immediately begin seclusion. She and Yue Zhao returned to Heavenly Sword Peak first.

She informed Lin Ya and the others, then gave instructions to Gu Jinghong and Ye Cheng separately, and finally lectured Gun Gun for quite a while.

Afterward, she entrusted Yue Zhao with the task of collecting two materials needed to upgrade the Tai’a Sword. Once collected, he could notify her using the communication token, and she would come out to retrieve them.

After settling everything, Yun Jin finally began seclusion.

Right now, she’s still at Foundation Establishment Stage.

When she came out, it would be Golden Core Stage, no matter what!