JSCMU-Chapter 186: Mere Ants

The following night.

Everyone was anxiously waiting.

Qing Yun was pacing back and forth outside.

Ever since following Yue Zhao to the Earthfire Chamber, he had secretly planted a teleportation marker at the entrance, so that the moment Yun Jin emerged, he could teleport over immediately and be the first to see her!

Right now, he was focusing on sensing any change at that location. The moment something shifted, he’d go at once.

Cang Li and Shen Yanye couldn’t teleport, but they each had their own tricks. They too would detect it the instant Yun Jin exited seclusion.

Among the three, one appeared more anxious than the next.

The Heavenly Sword Peak disciples exchanged helpless glances.

Si Wanning lowered her voice, “Compared to them, it really looks like we don’t care much about Little Junior Sister…”

Yu Songnian nodded in agreement.

Lin Ya and Yue Zhao also looked a bit helpless.

Yun Jin was only in seclusion…it’s not like she’s in danger…

To act as tense and panicked as Qing Yun and the others was simply impossible.

Time passed by minute after minute.

They waited the entire night.

Until dawn broke.

Still, no sign of Yun Jin.

Today was the day of the Grand Sect Tournament.

Qing Yun glanced toward Lin Ya. “Brother Lin, if Yun Jin keeps staying in seclusion, she might miss the tournament.”

Lin Ya quickly reassured him, “She won’t. The contract includes the scheduled time, the contract’s power will remind Xiao Jin. She should be coming out any moment now.”

That was true in theory.

But still, they were worried!

Cang Li snuck a glance at his message talisman. His master was much faster than expected and would arrive today.

As long as he could stall Qing Yun a little longer and keep him from taking Yun Jin right away, there’s still hope.

Shen Yanye had the same plan.

So both of them began simultaneously trying to calm Qing Yun down, telling him not to be anxious and to wait patiently.

Qing Yun looked at the two with suspicion.

Before he could say anything else.

The Tianxing Bell began ringing again.

Lin Ya listened carefully.

One!

Twice!

Fifth!

Sixth!

This time, the bell rung a total of six times.

That meant, today was the Grand Sect Tournament.

All Tianxing Sect disciples currently outside had returned to the sect today. Even Zhao Wuji’s frail fifth disciple had made a special trip back.

In a remote cave dwelling, a barrier opened.

Ruan Jun slowly opened his eyes.

The three-month period was over.

In those three months, he had received limitless support from Zhao Wuji.

This time, his master had given him two whole bottles of pills that had once been considered too precious to waste.

His strength had advanced from late Nascent Soul Stage to the peak of the Nascent Soul Stage.

Although he hadn’t broken into Soul Transformation Stage, if Yue Zhao challenged him again, he’d agree without hesitation.

He, Ruan Jun, was no longer the person he had been three months ago.

Besides the leap in cultivation, his greatest gain was the set of needle-like magical artifacts given to him by his master.

High-level set of artifacts specializing in concealment and ambush.

When he took the arena, Yun Jin might not even realize how she died!

Just thinking about it made Ruan Jun’s lips curl into a twisted grin.

Today is the day Yun Jin dies.

He rose and exited his cave.

He headed straight to meet Zhao Wuji, where Luo Yi was already waiting.

Ruan Jun smiled, “Uncle Luo, let me congratulate you in advance on taking over Heavenly Sword Peak.”

Luo Yi couldn’t hide his own smile and nodded, “Be sure to come have tea after it’s done.”

After all, it’s just a cripple they were dealing with.

Is there even a chance of failure?

Absolutely not.

Soon.

Zhou Li, Zhou Dai, and even the frail fifth disciple, Han Xiaoyu, also arrived.

Ruan Jun’s gaze casually swept past the Zhou brothers before settling on Han Xiaoyu.

“Junior Brother Han, feeling any better?”

A small golden snake coiled around Han Xiaoyu’s wrist. His pale face flushed with a faint, eerie red.

He chuckled and said lightly, “More or less the same.”

Ruan Jun responded with some concern, “Once your cultivation rises, it should get better.”

Han Xiaoyu nodded obediently.

Ruan Jun waited a bit longer, but never saw Ye Danxia arrive. He couldn’t resist asking, “Where’s Little Junior Sister?”

He hadn’t seen Ye Danxia since his seclusion.

Although he’d later realized she might’ve been using him, he didn’t feel any resentment.

If it weren’t for how despicable Yun Jin had been, Little Junior Sister wouldn’t have needed to go that far.

She must’ve been forced by Yun Jin to scheme like that.

That’s why, Ruan Jun didn’t have a single sliver of resentment. When he thought of Ye Danxia, he couldn’t help but feel tenderness toward her, and even longed to see her again.

“Ruan Jun, come in,” Zhao Wuji’s deep voice suddenly came from within.

Ruan Jun quickly saluted the others and stepped inside.

The moment he entered, he slightly froze.

Not only was his master inside, there was also a stranger.

The man gave Ruan Jun a once-over, then smiled, “Not bad, your disciple’s foundation is solid.”

Zhao Wuji smiled as well, “Xiao Jun is the first disciple I ever accepted. I’ve watched him grow every step of the way. To be honest, I see him as my own son.”

There was a rare warmth in Zhao Wuji’s expression.

The man chuckled, “I understand.”

“With my father still in seclusion, I’m very grateful that Uncle was willing to come in person.” Zhao Wuji said.

Ruan Jun’s eyes flickered.

He now understood the man’s identity.

This was someone from Qingxiao Pavilion!

For Zhao Wuji to treat him with such respect, the man, Li Heng, must at least be in Tribulation Crossing Stage.

Ruan Jun immediately straightened his posture and bowed even more respectfully.

Li Heng smiled, “When you personally messaged me, how could I not come? But honestly, I think you’re worrying too much. That Yun Jin’s only been here for three months. No matter what, she can’t defeat Ruan Jun.”

Zhao Wuji smiled as well, “I’m not worried about that. I invited you here because…”

His eyes glinted coldly, “Those people from Heavenly Sword Peak are an eyesore. I don’t want to see them alive any longer.”

Li Heng’s lips curved into a subtle smile, “Don’t worry.”

Zhao Wuji breathed a sigh of relief, but a flicker of pain passed through his eyes.

Li Heng may have been his father’s junior martial brother, but asking him to come had taken more than just a favor.

To get him here, Zhao Wuji had practically emptied half his fortune.

Originally, he wouldn’t have gone to such lengths, but when he thought about how many times Yun Jin had flipped the board, he gritted his teeth and invited Li Heng anyway!

With Li Heng here.

Let’s see how those Heavenly Sword Peak fools plan to turn the tables this time.

He wanted to let them gradually lose all hope, then kill them in the end.

Looking at the faintly emotional Ruan Jun, Zhao Wuji said, “Xiao Jun, I asked you to come and listen to this because I want you to understand. Those people from Heavenly Sword Peak are nothing more than ants. You are my eldest disciple. Your status is far more noble. We can crush those ants with a snap of our fingers. There’s no need to take them seriously.”

Ruan Jun immediately agreed!

Only then did Zhao Wuji nod in satisfaction, “When you personally cut off Yun Jin’s head on the stage, the emotional surge might even push you into Soul Transformation Stage. When that happens, make sure you give her your thanks.”

“That’s only right,” Ruan Jun replied.

The three of them laughed simultaneously.