Chapter 109: Reaction of the Various Branches

Daoxuan Peak.

The Heaven and Earth Palace.

“The Headmaster actually added new rules because of Little Master-Uncle’s words?”

Sage Hao’s eyeballs almost fell out. “This hasn’t happened in a thousand years!”

“That’s why Jingzhai is a true disciple,” Mrs. Yang said coldly.

“What do you have to say for yourselves now?

“Jingzhai isn’t a cheap Master-Uncle who came to your Daoxuan Peak to show off, right?”

These words made Sage Hao feel embarrassed. Even Peak Master Yang’s expression was a little ugly.

Although he did not pass down these rumors, he did not stop them in time.

“Once this rule is out, the disciples of the Luo Sheng Sword School will straighten their backs from this generation onward. The atmosphere will also change drastically.” Mrs. Yang snorted. “You should prepare early!”

With that, a glow appeared around her, and she instantly disappeared. She directly used a spell and left without any intention of staying.

“Peak Master?” Sage Hao called out uneasily.

“It was indeed our Daoxuan Peak that mistreated Junior Brother Jingzhai. So it’s normal for Madam to have resentment.”

Peak Master Yang’s expression did not change. “Prepare the two eggs of the Sky Black Crane. Then, after the battle forum ends, hand them over to Jingzhai directly. Apart from this, pass down another order from the Peak Master. The Peak Master has decreed that on the third day after the battle forum ends, Daoxuan Peak will open the Scripture Hall. Therefore, all inner disciples must be present to witness Junior Brother Jingzhai entering our Daoxuan Peak.”

“Yes!” Sage Hao accepted the order and left in surprise.

The Scripture Hall also served as the Hall of Inheritance and had significant meaning. Usually, the Scripture Hall would only be open for important matters. Then, everyone in the branch would gather and witness the events.

Peak Master Yang’s intention was obvious. He was opening the Scripture Hall to welcome Chen Jingzhai. The purpose of the ceremony was self-evident. He thought of how Little Master-Uncle had just arrived at Daoxuan Peak and was teased by Zeng Wangbei.

Sage Hao sighed inwardly and shook his head. After he left, Peak Master Yang silently walked into the Heaven and Earth Palace and slowly sat at the head of the table. His gaze flickered, and it was unknown what he was thinking. The hall was extremely quiet for a moment.

Tianzhu Peak.

The Puppet Hall.

Headmaster Mo Bei placed his hands behind his back and looked at the battle forum outside the door.

Lord Qing Yang quietly appeared beside him and asked, “Senior brother, do the Trials of the Great Path really have these gains? Doesn’t that mean that some of our Puppet Hall’s inheritances have also been obtained by Jingzhai?”

“That’s why he can guide the disciples of the Puppet Hall!” Headmaster Mo Bei said indifferently, “Otherwise, he’s just a little kid. How else can he make us clear our thoughts and turn the situation around?”

“That’s true, but he’s not a disciple of our Puppet Hall,” Lord Qing Yang said unhappily.

“But he’s a disciple of the Luo Sheng Sword School. That’s good enough!” Headmaster Mo Bei looked at him. “After a long competition between the branches, we almost treat them as enemies. We’re from the same sect, isn’t that so?”

“Ah, this…” Lord Qing Yang was speechless.

“It’s also a blessing for the sect to have Chen Jingzhai!” Headmaster Mo Bei said calmly, “Fuyunzi is indeed the Headmaster. Just by enlisting Jingzhai as a true disciple, he has overturned the position of the sect with just our Junior Brother.”

Chen Jingzhai was a Master-Uncle who was familiar with the spells and cultivation techniques of the various branches. Therefore, his presence was destined to bring changes. However, this change was not intense because this Master-Uncle was only at the Foundation Establishment Plane.

The changes would continue with this generation of inner disciples. When this generation of disciples progressed and entered the Golden Core or Nascent Plane, the sect would be handed over to them in the future. At that time, the Luo Sheng Sword School would be renewed.

“How can it be so magical?” Lord Qing Yang shook his head.

“Fuyunzi’s schemes are the most subtle. Just wait and see!” Headmaster Mo Bei said with a smile. “Change is a good thing. At least our Puppet Hall finally has a chance to rise!”

“Yes indeed!” Lord Qing Yang nodded and smiled.

The detection puppet alone earned them hundreds of spiritual stones, easing their dry pockets.

The newly created exquisite puppets even attracted the interest of the Golden Core Sages. Compared to casual disciples, the Golden Cores Sages were more worthy targets to sell their puppets to. Recently, the puppet masters of the Puppet Hall had not stopped creating all kinds of puppets.

The Puppet Hall, which was likened to a pool of stagnant water, was now welcoming new life. No one could have imagined this to happen. However, what was even more incredible was that Chen Jingzhai had given this to them.

Headmaster Mo Bei was still very grateful to Chen Jingzhai. This favor could not be erased no matter what.

Yunchao Peak.

Cloud Gathering Hall.

“Who was the one who chose the disciples back then? Why did he miss Chen Jingzhai?” Peak Master Jiang sat upright on the seat, his tone filled with dissatisfaction. “Why did he enter Daoxuan Peak?”

“Elder Zhang is in charge of this matter,” an elder said. “Back then, for the price of three white lotus seeds, he even let a dual-element spirit root disciple and Junior Brother Jingzhai, who are from the same Aspirant Cultivators Academy, slip pass.”

“B*stard!” Elder Zhou said angrily. “The disciple selection is to choose the talents for the branch. How can he trade like this when it concerns the inheritance of the branch? Elder Zhang is too unscrupulous!”

“Alright.” Peak Master Jiang said unhappily, “The matter has already passed. Elder Zhang has already retired, so there’s no need to say anything else. The most important thing now is to reorganize the disciples.”

“Peak Master is right.” Elder Zhou nodded. “No matter what, this batch of inner disciples needs to be polished again. But what arrangements should we make for Lin Zhiyao?”

“Let her go down the mountain!” Peak Master Jiang said. “Didn’t the sect already arrange for the various branches to choose a few disciples to go down the mountain? So let her go down the mountain with Jingzhai.”

“Let her follow Junior Brother Jingzhai?” Elder Zhou hesitated. “I’m afraid that’s not appropriate!”

“Don’t worry about it. There’s nothing wrong with it,” Peak Master Jiang said calmly. “Most of the people in the top 100 of the battle forum have to go down the mountain. With Master-Uncle as the leader, it’s only right for them to follow Master-Uncle.”

“That’s true!” Elder Zhou seemed to have understood and did not object.

The various branches all reacted differently. However, it was undeniable that the name Chen Jingzhai quickly spread. Furthermore, everyone’s regard for Chen Jingzhai had also increased by several levels. These were all things that Chen Jingzhai had not expected.

In the battle forum, Lin Zhiyao did not admit defeat but took the initiative to walk out of the Eight Trigrams Platform. The jade token shot out and enveloped her in light as she returned to her position. She was expressionless and looked extremely dispirited and lost. After sitting down cross-legged, she stared straight ahead.

Chen Jingzhai, on the other hand, was calm. He was not in a hurry to get off the Eight Trigrams Platform. Instead, he started challenging others. In one day, he defeated 39 Beginning Foundation Plane disciples.

Then, he attacked the Intermediate Foundation Plane disciples.

Other than Lin Zhiyao, Chen Jingzhai’s opponent was also Tian Feng. Since Qiao Haisheng had failed, Tian Feng naturally lost as well. However, he fought with enthusiasm. Although he did not comprehend a trace of the rudimentary form of sword’s will, his intrinsic sword vapor was born. Although it was very young and could not compare to Qiao Haisheng’s magnificence, it was still admirable.

Chen Jingzhai did not use the Five Bamboo Sword. Instead, he used two swords to fight. The two of them fought for two hours before Chen Jingzhai defeated Tian Feng. Everyone could clearly see that they were indeed fighting at the beginning, and then they were sparring. Tian Feng was guided by Chen Jingzhai and accompanied him to practice his swordsmanship. This was even more frustrating than the defeat.

After defeating all the Intermediate Foundation Plane disciples, Chen Jingzhai had a total of 78 victories. This included defeating Qiao Haisheng.

Next, Chen Jingzhai would continue to challenge Advanced Foundation Plane disciples. The first person he challenged was Zhang Kui from Puppet Hall!

“Zhang Kui of the Puppet Hall of the Heavenly Artisan lineage, please guide me!”

Zhang Kui appeared on the Eight Trigrams Platform with a Heavenly Hammer in his hand and smiled.