JSCMU-Chapter 27: Giving You a Chance to Choose Again

Ye Danxia, reading the situation, spoke up, “Yun Jin, we’ve only just entered the sect, and you already want to stir up such chaos? You were the one who disrespected Senior Brother Ruan first, so you should be the one to apologize.”

She spoke with full confidence.

Before Yun Jin could respond, Si Wanning sneered, “What nonsense! That Recording Stone is still here. If Ruan Jun truly tried to kill her, why not have the Sect Elders judge for themselves? I refuse to believe this sect has become a place without law or order! He’s clearly just a piece of shit that fell into a golden bowl, who now thinks he’s gold!”

“Second Junior Sister, don’t be so vulgar,” Yue Zhao glanced at her. “It lowers our standards. Next time, just directly act.”

Then, he turned straight towards Ruan Jun. “Bullying my little junior sister is hardly impressive. If you think you’re so powerful, come up to the dueling platform, we’ll have a one-on-one!”

In front of everyone, Yue Zhao publicly issued a challenge.

Countless eyes turned toward Ruan Jun.

Ruan Jun felt his scalp tingle. Yue Zhao had actually always been slightly stronger than him.

He had no chance of winning in a fight against Yue Zhao.

“If you sign a life-and-death agreement, this duel will be to the death,” Yue Zhao said coldly. “Only one of us walks away.”

“Sign a life-and-death agreement with me, we will fight to the death.” Yue Zhao gave a cold laugh. “Either you die, or I live.”

Ruan Jun: “…”

Wasn’t this just a fancy way of saying he would die?

“If you dare accept, I won’t pursue your attack on my little junior sister. If you don’t, then we’ll summon all the elders and have them judge this matter,” Yue Zhao said coldly.

He only gave Ruan Jun two choices:

Either die by Yue Zhao’s hand on the platform,

Or be sentenced to death according to sect law!

Ruan Jun’s expression darkened. “Yue Zhao, don’t go too far.”

“Just say if you dare or not!” Yue Zhao snapped.

Ruan Jun’s face twisted, but he couldn’t bring himself to answer.

If the elders judged the matter, with his master backing him, he wouldn’t die.

But if he signed a life-and-death agreement, Yue Zhao would actually kill him.

“Coward,” Yue Zhao scoffed.

The disciples below whispered among themselves.

There had always been debate over who was stronger, Yue Zhao or Ruan Jun.

But after today, the answer was clear.

Ruan Jun didn’t even dare accept the challenge, anyone could see his inferiority at a glance.

Ruan Jun could also feel their eyes. He clenched his teeth but still didn’t speak.

Ye Danxia looked at him, disappointed.

She had thought this senior brother was powerful, but when pressured by others, he didn’t even have the courage to fight.

Looks like she’d need another plan.

“So, you’re too afraid,” Yue Zhao turned to Yue Lin. “Hall Master Yue, please summon the elders to preside over this matter.”

Yue Lin gritted his teeth in frustration.

A mere disciple dared to push him around like this.

But as the head of the Disciplinary Hall, he was supposed to remain neutral. If this wasn’t handled well, it could affect the Sect Leader’s authority.

“I…” Yue Lin was just about to speak when,

“What a lively gathering. I leave for a few days, and you’re already trying to overturn the heavens?”

This voice…

Yue Lin’s expression brightened and he quickly stepped aside with respect.

Ruan Jun also let out a long breath.

He had sent word through a talisman earlier when things began going south.

Now, his master had arrived.

With his master here, he was confident that nothing could happen to him.

Zhao Wuji walked in, face stern.

He approached and his gaze swept over Yue Zhao and the others, landing directly on Yun Jin.

According to Ruan Jun,

This Yun Jin might possess an Innate Sword Body.

Heh.

Perhaps he had misjudged her.

Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes and said calmly, “Yun Jin, is it? I’ll give you a chance to reconsider. I’ve seen your potential, you may worship me as your master and become a direct disciple.”

Contrary to expectations, Zhao Wuji didn’t come to place blame, instead he offered to take Yun Jin as his disciple.

For a moment,

Even the ever-vigilant Yue Zhao was stunned.

He pressed his lips together.

No matter how one looks at it, joining the Sect Master would be a better opportunity than staying with Heavenly Sword Peak.

They had been invited by the Sect Master once too.

But they chose to stay behind, and so became thorns in the Sect Master’s side.

Little Junior Sister was different.

She hadn’t received much favor from their master. If she chose to leave, Yue Zhao wouldn’t stop her.

But to give his blessing… He couldn’t do that.

Silently, he sheathed his sword.

He had no confidence that Yun Jin would choose to stay.

Anyone with a bit of sense would choose to follow the Sect Master.

Seeing Yue Zhao’s gesture, the Sect Master’s lips curved into a faint smile.

At least he knew his place.

Zhao Wuji was in a good mood for the moment. He looked at Yun Jin and said, “Though your Senior Brother Ruan didn’t act out of malice, his actions were indeed reckless. Taking you under my tutelage is a form of compensation. In the future, you, Ruan Jun, and Danxia will be disciples under the same master. With time, today’s conflict may even become a tale of camaraderie. Don’t you agree?”

As he spoke, Zhao Wuji’s expression reflected the calm confidence of someone fully in control.

He had offered such a generous gift, he didn’t believe Yun Jin could refuse.

Did Lin Ya think he could stage a comeback with this one little disciple?

He would soon find out what it meant to be utterly crushed!

The Sect Master wanted to take Yun Jin in?

Ruan Jun’s expression shifted. He felt uneasy, but since he had acted rashly and left himself vulnerable, there was no choice but to let Yun Jin benefit from this. Once she officially became a direct disciple, he would find his own ways to deal with her.

The one who found it hardest to accept was Ye Danxia.

She bit her lip hard.

Yun Jin?!

How dare she?

She only possesses a Five Element Root, and now she was going to stand as her equal?

But this was Zhao Wuji’s decision.

As a new disciple, she clearly had no say. All she could do was stay silent.

“Alright,” Zhao Wuji said, looking down at Yun Jin. “Kowtow three times to me.”

He had never once considered the possibility of being rejected.

On one hand was a crippled master; on the other, the leader of the entire sect.

She should know what to choose.

Even Yue Zhao and the others had given up. They stood in silence to the side.

They couldn’t stop Yun Jin from pursuing a brighter future and couldn’t force her to stay aboard their sinking ship.

Yun Jin looked at Zhao Wuji and gave a small smile. “Become your disciple?”

Zhao Wuji raised a brow. “Yes.”

“No thanks,” Yun Jin replied lazily. “I’m doing just fine on Heavenly Sword Peak. I’ve never once thought of leaving.”

Even if she had to leave, she would be taking her master, senior brothers, and senior sister with her, and start a new sect together.

Yue Zhao and the others stared at her in shock.

Little Junior Sister… actually refused?

Zhao Wuji’s expression darkened. “You’re refusing me?”

Yun Jin frowned. “Does the sect’s rules say I can’t?”

A flash of fury burned in Zhao Wuji’s eyes.

He gave a cold laugh.

So she didn’t want a toast but wanted punishment instead?

Very well.

Let’s see if she can handle it.

Without hesitation, Zhao Wuji suddenly released his spiritual pressure on Yun Jin!

Yue Zhao and the others’ expressions shifted dramatically.

Beads of sweat instantly formed on Yun Jin’s forehead.