JSCMU-Chapter 179: Qing Yun’s Gloating

Sword Elder couldn’t quite control his expression.

“Ch-Chief?”

In Kunlun Sword Sect, there’s only one chief senior disciple, and each year, that title was earned through strength.

But in the past hundred years, no one had ever taken that position except for one person.

Cang Li’s name seemed welded to the title of chief senior disciple, he held it without interruption.

Though technically still considered a disciple, Cang Li cultivated for less than five hundred years and already reached Tribulation Crossing Stage. His mastery of the sword far surpassed that of the other disciples, many sect elders weren’t even his match.

There were even rumors that.

If the Kunlun Sword Body could never be found, Ji Wusi might pass down the Sect Leader’s position directly to Cang Li.

Although that would break tradition, surprisingly, not many objected to the idea.

Because Cang Li’s brilliance was so extraordinary, he was in no way inferior to the Innate Sword Body!

And this very Kunlun Sword Sect prodigy, this cherished treasure of Ji Wusi, personally came all this way for a Yun Jin.

Sword Elder wanted to stay composed, but his facial expression refused to cooperate!

Cang Li glanced at Sword Elder and gave a slight nod before getting straight to the point, “Take me to see Yun Jin.”

He concealed his emotions well, but his tone still carried a trace of urgency.

Beyond his master’s orders, he also wanted to personally confirm the identity of that ring.

If it really proved that Yun Jin was a descendant of the Yun family, then he could finally repay a long-standing debt.

“Yes.” Sword Elder immediately replied, “Yun girl is probably cultivating in seclusion on Heavenly Sword Peak. I’ll take Chief there at once!”

He believed Yun Jin would be absolutely thrilled to see someone from Kunlun Sword Sect.

After all, Kunlun Sword Sect was every sword cultivator’s dream.

And this time, the person sent to escort her was Chief Cang Li himself.

That meant she’s being highly valued by the sect. Once she joined Kunlun, there’s no way she’d only be an ordinary disciple like him.

This time, Yun girl was truly going to soar.

Sword Elder’s eyes sparkled with joy. He was genuinely happy for Yun Jin.

Cang Li nodded and said coldly, “Lead the way. Quickly.”

He didn’t want to waste another second, he wanted to see Yun Jin immediately.

Seeing Cang Li being so impatient, Sword Elder hurriedly led the way.

Heavenly Sword Peak

Though Qing Yun and Shen Yanye were drinking tea, it felt more like they were drinking wine. The two of them chatted and bragged so enthusiastically that their words began to slur.

Yue Zhao and the others looked on helplessly.

These two seemed obsessed with getting a disciple.

And yet, they themselves were already incredibly accomplished figures.

Still, here they were, boasting endlessly about disciples they hadn’t even officially accepted yet.

One said, my future disciple is a once-in-a-century beast-taming prodigy.

The other said, mine is a once-in-a-millennium alchemy genius.

One said she was peerless in the world.

The other said she was earth-shatteringly brilliant.

While the two were locked in their passionate bragging.

Gu Jinghong walked in with his usual dead-fish face and introduced two more guests.

Yue Zhao looked up and was even more stunned.

What’s going on?!

Is today some kind of grand festival?

Why were guests arriving one after another?

“Sword Elder? And this is…” Yue Zhao asked nervously.

The man beside Sword Elder didn’t speak a word, but just stood there, he was like an unsheathed sword, impossible to look at directly.

Sword Elder was just about to introduce him.

But Qing Yun narrowed his eyes and smiled, “Interesting. Cang Li, what are you doing here? Don’t tell me, you’ve come to take in a disciple too?”

Cang Li was a little surprised to see Qing Yun.

He respectfully greeted him, “Senior Qing Yun.”

Someone of Qing Yun’s status was rarely seen by ordinary people.

But Cang Li’s position within the Kunlun Sword Sect was high, and the two met a few times before.

“Come, since you’re here, join us for tea,” Qing Yun said with a broad grin. “This is Shen Yanye from Beast Taming Sect.”

Shen Yanye nodded politely at Cang Li.

Cang Li!

He’s the peerless genius Kunlun Sword Sect hadn’t seen in a hundred years. Of course Shen Yanye recognized him.

However…

Since they were both at Tribulation Crossing Stage, Shen Yanye didn’t feel like he was inferior to Cang Li.

After all, a beast tamer’s true strength lay in their spirit beasts. And while he had been low-key these years, his beasts… well, let’s just say he was quite confident.

“Brother Shen,” Cang Li returned the greeting and then sat down.

“Eldest Senior Brother, guess where this one’s from?” Si Wanning whispered nervously,

Yue Zhao sighed, “That’s three of the Four Great Holy Lands now.”

Brought by Sword Elder and radiating such sharp energy, if he wasn’t a sword cultivator, then what was he?

This one’s clearly from Kunlun Sword Sect.

Now it’s truly a spectacle.

Only Qingxiao Sect was missing. The other three had all shown up.

Yue Zhao’s heart started to race.

Was Cang Li also here for Little Junior Sister?

For some reason.

A vision flashed in his mind of three great cultivators fighting each other over Little Junior Sister, reducing Tianxing Sect to rubble.

The thought alone gave Yue Zhao a cold shiver.

Qing Yun looked at Cang Li with a relaxed expression, “Cang Li, come now. Tell us, why are you here?”

The alchemy genius he’s after had nothing to do with Cang Li.

Cang Li put down his teacup, cupped his hands toward the east, and replied, “By my master’s order, I’ve come to bring back a disciple.”

“What kind of disciple requires you to personally come?” Shen Yanye’s expression changed. A bad feeling crept over him.

He recalled that Ling Fei briefly mentioned Yun Jin’s exceptional talent in swordsmanship.

At the time, he didn’t think much of it and didn’t ask for the details.

But now…

Kunlun Sword Sect’s chief disciple showed up at Heavenly Sword Peak, saying he’s here to bring back a disciple.

Shen Yanye suddenly started to panic.

Cang Li said honestly, “Yun Jin. I’ve come to take Yun Jin to Kunlun Sword Sect.”

As he spoke, he looked around, “It seems she’s not here?”

Yue Zhao, face stiff, quickly explained, “Little Junior Sister is in seclusion. She should be out in about three days.”

“Seclusion?” Cang Li was surprised but nodded. “Then I’ll wait here.”

Yue Zhao: “…”

Wonderful.

Their humble Heavenly Sword Peak truly became a nest of hidden dragons.

As Qing Yun listened and started grinning. He pointed at the now pale-faced Shen Yanye and said, “Cang Li, Shen Yanye here also wants to take Yun Jin to Beast Taming Sect! Who knows who she’ll end up going with?”

Qing Yun was clearly enjoying the drama.

Since none of this concerned him, let them fight it out. He would just get the information he needed from Yun Jin, and she’d have nothing to do with him afterward.

Yue Zhao and the others, however, looked at Qing Yun sympathetically.

They had no idea what Qing Yun was so smug about…

“Beast Taming Sect?” Cang Li frowned. “We cultivators rely on the sword alone. To pin all hopes on spirit beasts, such a path is not the True Dao.”

Shen Yanye snorted coldly, “Sword cultivators? Just a bunch of reckless brutes. Contracting all things, linking with the heavens and earth, how is that not the Dao? You simply lack the mental capacity to understand it.”

Cang Li’s gaze turned razor-sharp.

And Qing Yun, watching from the side, was thoroughly entertained.

He even wanted to shout, “Fight! Fight!”