Chapter 329 - Dispute
Chapter 329 of "Journey to the End of the Night" begins unfolding events: Zhang Yaotang took a deep breath and said, âYou were brought in by my aunt,... Continue reading!
Zhang Yaotang took a deep breath and said, âYou were brought in by my aunt, and itâs not your turn to be bullied like this.â
âZhang, we really donât like what youâre saying here.
We all entered the mountain together in search of an opportunity, and now in the face of adversity, taking turns to exert effort is only fair.
Whoâs bullying her?â
âDonât make me say it, someone whoâs at the Open Source realm also attempting the great examination is simply overestimating her abilities.
I really donât know who gave her the courage to come to Ghost Mountain.
Just having people from Jingyue Sect to protect her isnât enough; weâre also worn to a shadow, truly blinded by the chance at fortune.â
The female disciple from Jingyue Sect also tugged at his sleeve and said, âHusband, that was a bit too much.â
Li Jiujiu looked around at everyone and frowned secretly.
With her cultivation level and status, she indeed had no qualifications to become a guest cultivator of Xianling City and take part in the great examination.
However, recently, some of the elders and significant figures from Jingyue Sect had been preaching and discussing Taoist Techniques at various cultivator platforms across the Mortal World.
Her father had taken her to see them out of admiration, and after a small tip-off, one of the seven elders of Jingyue Sect, Wen Fu, saw her potential and asked if she wanted to become her guest cultivator and complete the great examination of Xianling City for her.
This move was truly incredible.
Jingyue Sect was considered a first-class power among the Immortal Sects in the Mortal World, and their method of cultivation was quite special, mainly focusing on the True Qi of the Mysterious Moon.
They revered the moon but did not favor the art of martial broadsides; they were adept at the strategy of formations and odd gates, hence being amongst the top defenders.
In terms of actual martial power, they were not as good as Wanxiang Sect, which was adept at body cultivation.
Wen Fu was a unique talent in the way of formations.
A Demi Immortal had emerged from her family lineage, and she had inherited this bloodline, which naturally qualified her to contend for the position of City Lord.
Li Jiujiu did not understand why this highly regarded elder of Jingyue Sect would entrust her with such a precious guest vacancy and was exceptionally friendly, even sharing some of Jingyue Sectâs secret techniques of formations on the way to Xianling City.
Wen Fu said she had a unique constitution, which gave her a magical ability to sense the Moon Essence between heaven and earth.
The Taoist Techniques cultivated by Jingyue Sect were closely related to the power of moonlight.
For Li Jiujiu, practicing the Taoist Techniques of Jingyue Sect would simplify many complex steps.
Throughout the journey, she indeed demonstrated an extraordinary Talent in the technique of formations, which greatly delighted Wen Fu.
But she still couldnât understand; if she truly regarded her as someone who could be nurtured in the art of formations, why not directly take her as a disciple?
With her Open Source realm cultivation laid bare, why waste such a precious slot?
Wen Fuâs answer was that during the examination process, there was a critical stage that needed her assistance.
It was thought that participating in the examination meant testing skills and talents while sticking within oneâs limits, touching on them and stopping.
The competition on the platform was fair and even if things got noisy, it was only a matter of injuries at most.
This was to repay the kindness of being tipped off.
But she never imagined that the competition stage this time would be in the perilously fraught Ghost Mountain.
Zhang Yaosong and Yan Yun were two other guest cultivators of the seven elders who got separated from Wen Fu and two others when attacked by a Tree Demon upon entering Ghost Mountain.
They were also tempted by the Ghost Crystal Vein, and Li Jiujiu was reluctant to accompany them.
The funerary items left to her by Baili An were more than enough to match such veins.
She truly did not value them.
But as a fellow traveler with weaker strength, although she had some remarkable protective treasures left by Baili An,
It was unwise to flaunt such possession openly after the lesson with Su Jing, making it difficult for her to act alone.
She might be naive, but she was not inexperienced in the ruthless world of cultivation.
She understood that fairness in this world was merely a means for the strong to control the weak.
The favor of being tipped off should be repaid, but there were many ways to do so, and she was not willing to foolishly sacrifice her life.
âZhang Yaotang, step aside,â she repeated her earlier statement.
Li Jiujiuâs look was aggrieved but not fearful.
Yan Yun said with a sneer, sounding slightly sarcastic, âShe doesnât appreciate your favor, why insist on defending her?â
Zhang Yaotang frowned, his face showing anger.
Yan Yun was notably powerful and had a bold appearance, looking more valiant than most men; due to family connections within the sect, she had been married to Zhang Yaotang for many years.
However, it was quite apparent that, from Zhang Yaotangâs eyes, she was not his chosen wife.
At that moment, Mou Chen chuckled softly, his glance, which usually disregarded others, finally landed on Li Jiujiu, examining her back and forth before speaking.
âIf you asked him to make way for you the first time out of pride, thatâs understandable, but he has already spoken up to defend you.
If he alone persisted for unanimity, others would genuinely not ask you to leave, and staying put wouldnât have caused any issues.
But seeing how you want to leave the pavilion now, whatâs thisâŚâ
Mou Chen raised his eyebrows, his tone suddenly oppressive, âDo you perhaps have something on you that could help you escape this perilous place?â
Li Jiujiuâs gaze shifted slightly but soon steadied, âI donât understand what youâre talking about.â
She was explaining, but the people around, including Zhang Yaotang who had just defended her, now looked at her differently.
Just before, most of them bore an irked and weary look, wishing she would leave.
But now their looks seemed to clamp onto her intensely.
An item that could keep her safe and unscathed amidst endless danger was certainly extraordinary!
This girl, having been under their protection all this way, dared to keep secrets.
Mou Chen rose from his seat in the Cold Pavilion, his smile ambiguous as he watched Li Jiujiu.
Meeting his gaze, Li Jiujiu involuntarily stepped back two steps, her look turning unfriendly.
She said coldly, âWhat now?
As members of the righteous path, do you also intend to imitate those from the Demon Sect and rob others of their possessions?â
Mou Chen replied leisurely, âYou really have a way with words, young lady.â
âJiujiu,â Zhang Yaosong called softly, his expression complex, âDo you really intend to leave alone?â
Li Jiujiu did not reply.
At such a moment, silence was naturally taken by others as tacit agreement.
The remaining people all showed mocking and contemptuous looks.
âThe education of Lihe Sect truly lacks discipline; no wonder it comes from a trivial place.
Weâve protected her with our lives all along, only to be repaid with selfishness.â
âHow precious are the Spiritual Artifacts of Wanxiang Sect to be used to shelter such a person.â
They were disciples of renowned Immortal Sects, naturally not resorting to the despicable act of seizing othersâ belongings, nor would they deign to attack someone from the Open Source realm directly.
It would be beneath their dignity.
But their words were like sharp swords, each one piercing deeply.
They all unified their narrative, pressing her to confess willingly.