JSCMU-Chapter 92: The Storm Approaches

Elder Ming didn’t feel like he was being biased, he just felt heartache.

For a child as mature and composed as Yun Jin to be forced to this extent, it only showed how utterly disgraceful the Sect Master became.

Back at the Manual Pavilion that day, he already saw it clearly. Zhao Wuji was obviously trying to push his own little disciple forward and was clearly displeased with the fact that Elder Ming valued Yun Jin.

A dignified Sect Master of an entire sect, and yet just because he favored a certain disciple, Zhao Wuji actually let his dissatisfaction show so openly on his face!

Yun Jin, this child is mature, responsible, obedient, and sensible!

And yet it was such a child who was forced to resist in open court.

How much grievance must Xiao Jin have endured!

Zhao Wuji looked at Elder Ming’s pained expression and felt like he was the one being wronged.

He then looked toward Ling Fei. “Senior Ling, Senior White Feather has always remained uninvolved in worldly affairs. Are you not afraid of attracting karmic consequences by dragging him into this?”

It seemed like concern, but faintly carried a hint of threat.

Ling Fei narrowed his eyes and had yet to speak.

White Feather spoke calmly: “To enter the mortal world or retreat from it, both are a part of cultivation. Today, I’m merely here to watch the show. The Discipline Hall only need to carry out justice impartially. I do not favor anyone.”

The key words were “justice impartially.”

Ling Fei also smiled and calmly said, “Indeed. If, after the retrial, Yun girl truly committed such misdeeds, then she must also face punishment according to sect rules. We will not interfere.”

Zhao Wuji clenched his teeth and looked toward Sword Elder.

Sword Elder looked completely carefree. “I’m also just here to watch. Matters of Tianxing Sect should naturally be decided by the sect itself. I’m merely an outsider. But if I see injustice, I can’t help but spread the word. By then, I’ll let the outside world judge as well.”

Sword Elder’s words were light, but Zhao Wuji couldn’t help feeling a chill in his heart.

He ruled Tianxing Sect with an iron fist, his personal power was secondary; what truly mattered was the father he relied on in Qingxiao Pavilion!

That father was now at the peak of Tribulation Crossing Stage, ready to break through to Mahayana Stage.

If succeeded, his father’s position in Qingxiao Pavilion would rise further.

But if Sword Elder went around spreading rumors, as he was from Kunlun Sword Sect—if things escalated to involve the Four Sacred Lands, even his father might be affected.

He didn’t believe that a single Yun Jin could cause such waves.

But what if?

This was a critical time for his father, he absolutely must not become a burden.

Zhao Wuji glanced at the pale-faced, kneeling Ye Danxia, and a trace of reluctance flashed through his eyes.

But after a long silence, his voice came out hoarse, “Then… let there be a retrial. Yun Jin, you are now accusing Ye Danxia of framing you. For this matter, you must present evidence. Your previous claims alone are not enough to prove anything.”

Zhao Wuji had already guessed the truth of the matter.

But.

Where is the evidence?

Could a verdict be passed based on mere speculation?

Without evidence, all was in vain.

Yun Jin narrowed her eyes and said, “Then, will the Sect Master preside over the trial personally? Does that comply with sect regulations?”

Zhao Wuji froze, and his expression instantly darkened. He said coldly, “I merely spoke out of turn. Naturally, it is Hall Master Yue who will preside.”

Yun Jin nodded, then turned to Yue Lin. “Hall Master Yue, may I begin my statement?”

Yue Lin felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, but at this moment, he had no excuse to refuse.

He could only answer nervously, “You… you may begin.”

Yun Jin spoke calmly: “Last night, Ye Danxia first used a sound transmission talisman to summon Gu Jinghong and invited him to meet. Once there, she tried to persuade him to betray me. When she failed, she injured herself and framed him. That is the truth.”

Zhao Wuji instinctively wanted to speak.

But recalling Yun Jin’s earlier words: Does that comply with sect regulations?

He bit his tongue and held back.

“Xiao Jin!” Ye Danxia trembled as she said, “You’re lying! It was clearly Senior Brother Gu who asked to meet with me. He was the one who injured me. I already handed over the dagger that hurt me to Hall Master Yue, and he confirmed it. It was his dagger.”

The situation today could be summed up in one sentence: A storm is brewing.

Ye Danxia sensed keenly that if the truth really came out today, even the Sect Master might not be able to protect her.

She must save herself!

As long as Yun Jin had no evidence, there would be no way to deal with her.

The matter of the dagger was indeed investigated by Yue Lin, so his eyes lit up and he quickly said, “This weapon did indeed belong to Gu Jinghong. That is without a doubt. Moreover, the Sect Master saw with his own eyes how Gu Jinghong, like a madman, attacked the defensive barrier. How do you explain that?”

Gu Jinghong frowned slightly and was about to speak.

But Yun Jin said indifferently, “Does Hall Master Yue know of the Blood Qi Art?”

Yue Lin paused for a moment, puzzled, and shook his head.

Zhao Wuji’s face, however, changed drastically.

Yun Jin!

How did she know?

Even Gu Jinghong was slightly stunned. That technique was chosen by Zhao Wuji himself for him. He… didn’t seem to have ever told Yun Jin?

Yun Jin said calmly, “Everyone may not be aware, but the Blood Qi Art is a high-level Xuan-tier manual. It allows one’s cultivation to soar rapidly and is quite miraculous. It was personally selected by the Sect Master for Gu Jinghong.”

Zhao Wuji stared at Yun Jin grimly.

What else did this woman know?

“It’s just that this manual has two flaws,” Yun Jin continued calmly.

At this, even Gu Jinghong began listening closely.

Two flaws?

He only knew that the Blood Qi Art made him dependent on blood but not that there was more.

Yun Jin continued, “First, the Blood Qi Art requires regular consumption of blood. The higher the cultivation, the higher the required quality of blood. Second, it slowly corrupts the mind. Prolonged use will cause the cultivator’s temperament to become increasingly twisted. In the end, they will sink into bloodlust and transform into a monster that knows only about slaughter.”

Sinking into bloodlust.

Turning into a murderous monster.

Gu Jinghong’s lips trembled slightly.

He looked up sharply toward Zhao Wuji.

Master…

Did Master know about this flaw?

Zhao Wuji kept a calm expression and said in a low voice, “This Blood Qi Art was something I happened to acquire. It’s not that I didn’t know it had these hidden dangers. I’m just curious, how did you come to know about it?”

Yun Jin raised an eyebrow. “An elder in my clan once saved a cultivator. That person left behind some things, among which happened to be information on this Blood Qi Art.”

In reality, Yun Jin hadn’t even opened the ring yet, but that didn’t stop her from borrowing the tiger’s skin to make a boast.

Ye Danxia couldn’t help but look at Yun Jin with eyes full of jealousy and resentment.

As expected!

What that cultivator left behind had to be that ring, right?

Yun Jin already discovered the secret of that ring.

Her cultivation advancing so rapidly was all thanks to what was inside the ring.

If she herself got that ring, then the one who would have reached Foundation Establishment by now would have been her!

“Blood Qi Art…” Elder Ming’s expression changed slightly.

He stepped forward and suddenly grabbed Gu Jinghong’s wrist.

Gu Jinghong didn’t even have a chance to resist before Elder Ming examined him thoroughly, leaving nothing unchecked.

After a long moment.

Elder Ming’s expression grew grim. He said coldly, “It really is the Blood Qi Art. Although this manual is an immortal method, it is no different from demonic cultivation. Without exception, all who cultivate it to the end lose their sanity and become mindless evil beings! Gu Jinghong had already cultivated it to the fourth layer, he cannot stop now. If he ceases, his blood energy will explode, and he’ll die. If he continues, he’ll eventually turn into a monster. This boy cannot be kept.”

Blood Qi Art?

He’ll turn into a creature consumed solely by slaughter?

The crowd immediately erupted into murmurs.

No wonder Senior Brother Gu’s temperament was so strange, it turned out the cause was his cultivation technique.