บท 21: Yu Minhe's Complex Mood
In the Grand Hall, before Yu Minhe, stood 6 figures. There are four males and two females. Each of them exerted a certain aura of confidence and dignity, befitting the title of a genius!
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
Yu Minhe was still irritated, and despite their lack of mistakes, she unfoundedly showed an unfriendly scorn. Yu Shenmi sweated a little.
The disciples inwardly trembled. What did they do wrong? Did their greetings displease the Sect Leader? Did my breath smell like sh*t? Their self-conscious thoughts eclipsed their rationality, and they showed a look of anxiety and fear.
Only a lean, tall, and handsome disciple remained unmoved, showcasing his extraordinary temperament. Although a layer of sweat was on his face, his eyes were sharp and focused.
The Sect Leader, Yu Minhe, was somewhat tyrannical. Back then, she turned the sect upside down to purge corruption. Although it was effective, it was still a scary experience for most of them.
In that purge, over 40% of the elders were publicly executed!
"Cough, Sect Leader, I apologize for my intrusion, but you must calm down. Although the situation was somewhat bad, I think it would be good to show them your benevolence instead," the Grand Elder seems unmoved by her bad mood, flatly offering advice.
The Grand Hall went silent. It wasn't until Yu Minhe sighed exhaustedly that the indiscernible pressure finally diminished. The elders indifferently observed the situation.
For the past 3 months, the four major sects started to get more and more unbridled and shameless in their campaign. They even ambushed some of their disciples while they were out for tasks. It's no wonder most of the elders were the same as Yu Minhe.
Unfortunately, the ambushers were too versatile. They couldn't understand how could the culprits become so fast while they were escaping. They could only conclude that a second power outside the Qian Prefecture was pulling the strings, creating several waves that could potentially create a disastrous spark.
They're helping the four major sects in intercepting their businesses and tasks! As of now, 30% of the sect's income was gone, provoking the elders. The decrement in profit means significantly hindering their progress, which would affect their development in the next 4 months.
The Grand Elder kept his head cool. He narrowed his eyes. Later, the arrogant young prince would come again for Yu Minhe. The Sect Leader could only take his disgusting words, for he was the only prince the Tianxi Dynasty had.
He inwardly gritted his teeth. It was obviously a ploy played by the dynasty to harass them. Especially since the appearance of Yu Minhe, whose talent rivaled that of a Heaven-defying Genius, and perhaps even surpassed it!
It was known that in the whole Tianxi Dynasty, only 5 young cultivators could be considered as Heaven-defying Geniuses. One of them was the Tianxi Dynasty's First Princess, while the other four were the sons and daughters of the Heads of the Major Families that stood alongside the dynasty.
Now, Yu Minhe has appeared. The dynasty was already under pressure from four other Heaven-defying Geniuses from the Major Houses, but an additional threat appeared in one of the prefectures under their jurisdiction.
In their eyes, the best course was to take her in and make her a part of their forces. In other words, one of the princes and princesses has to marry her.
It would be fine if they showed courtesy, but when they sent a worthless, arrogant prince to marry their beloved Little Men'er, they didn't hesitate to openly reject it.
It was an impulsive decision, but they had no choice. It would be useless even if they became licking dogs. With its power, the Tianxi Dynasty could make out any excuse should they submit to destroy them.
The Grand Elder was confident that the continuous harassment was none other than their secret ploy, forcing the sect to move back one step at a time until they had no space left to retreat.
Their only hope was to keep Yu Minhe's cultivation a secret, creating an image of them being unable to resist, resulting in other's underestimation. When the time comes, they would explode, dumbfounding any opposition!
As long as they could gain favor from the Heavenly Thunder Mountain, an independent power indifferent to the turmoils in the Tianxi Dynasty who would overlook the Yearly Martial Conference, they would escape this predicament.
Would the Tianxi Dynasty let that happen though? Clearly not. Fortunately, they still have a trump card to counter this.
The Grand Elder's eyes darkened.
They must survive for 4 months. The notion itself was a grim premonition.
"You all have been chosen as the representatives of the sect to compete against other sects for the Martial Conference that would happen in 4 months. However, I must be frank with you. We will be bombarded from all sides. You can back down if you want to."
Yu Minhe was straightforward. Her otherworldly eyes subjected them to this sense of oppression as if asking if they dared to back down now. Obviously, she has no such intention. But her pressure was suffocating.
A teary female disciple stumbled forward and kneeled. Her spiritual roots were not bad. Unfortunately, she was too faint-hearted. Her dao heart is too narrow, merely wishing for a peaceful life with her family.
"S-Sect Leader, I still have my family in the Rain Town. I-I couldn't risk it, I'm sorry!"
"Go. You do not deserve your status. I just hope you will stay should the sect truly face bombardment from all sides."
In the face of threats, the female disciple was like a helpless deer, and she froze in fear.
The elders secretly sighed in disappointment. It seems like their eyes weren't very good, choosing a coward to be one of their Core Disciples... They could only try to sympathize with the disciple, knowing that the determination to fight against death was hard to come by.
Yu Minhe no longer paid any attention to her. She reverted her gaze to the other 5 disciples, who stood with impressive resolution. She sensed their cultivation and was surprised. So one of them has reached the Golden Core Concoction realm.
She nodded, "You guys are not bad. Who's in charge of the Natural Spiritual Pool?"
"It's me, Sect Leader!"
An elder from the Formation Constitution stood up and bowed in respect. Yu Minhe nonchalantly waved her hand, giving each of the 5 Core Disciples a pouch filled with treasures and pills.
"There are 20 Yellow-grade Qi Gathering Pills, a Yellow-grade treasure, along with other natural treasures that could enhance your physique and strengthen your meridians. As for you,"
Yu Minhe specifically pointed out the disciple with extraordinary temperament, "What's your name?"
"Lin Yun!"
"You're impressive. I'll give you some additions. 50 Peak Yellow-grade Qi Gathering Pills, along with an Earth-grade treasure. I hope you show me good results in the competition."
Being acknowledged by Fairy Min was already a blessing of a lifetime. Lin Yun excitedly bowed in respect. Even if he was as stable as an old dog, Fairy Min's beauty was famous across the Qian Prefecture, and he was also one of her admirers.
Unfortunately for them, while they have no courage to confess and pursue her, someone is already ahead of them. He even managed to snatch it...
"Four of you could spend 10 days in the Natural Spiritual Pool. As for Lin Yun, he could stay for 20 days."
The other disciples showed an envious look. Still, they have no complaints. Lin Yun already reached Golden Core Concoction at the age of 22, and if not for the Sect Leader herself, he could be considered the most talented disciple in Soaring Cloud Sect's history!
"Dismissed!"
Soon, only the elders were left. They grimly looked at each other. Meanwhile, Yu Minhe's oppressive aura dawned on them. It was clear that she was not in a good mood, like always.
"So who's gonna tell me about these?"
Yu Shenmi threw a bunch of ethereal spheres with her qi, her face was scrunched in disgust. Some elders showed a strange look, whilst Yu Minhe herself was on the verge of exploding.
"I know one of you managed to bypass my surveillance. Now, you could come forward and tell me just how could these balls veiled one's intentions by placing them in one's excretion tunnel, or you could suffer under my master's technique."
The atmosphere was on the verge of an explosion when a little figure suddenly swaggered into the hall, with a young man in his tow.
"Oi, what's up with the grim atmosphere? Don't you know our Me Feng here has reached the 10th Stage of the Qi Refinement realm? With his stupidly powerful physique, wouldn't he directly take off in the competition?"
"That's exactly what we're going to discuss, Little Be."
Elder Long solemnly answered, standing up from his seat. Meanwhile, the gloomy Yu Minhe suddenly felt happy, looking at this courageous, heroic young man.
She also felt this sense of transcendence from him. It could not be explained. In the first place, it was only because of her Heaven Gazer that she could perceive it.
She looked straight into his eyes, and he responded with a firm gaze of his own. Her heart trembled. So he hadn't given up yet. She already expected it, but witnessing it beforehand made a tremendous impact.
Maybe. Just maybe. He could truly transcend his talent and rise above depending solely on his unbreakable heart. For Yu Minhe, who was exposed to the cruel world when she was young, it was a stupid notion. A baseless, hopeless, useless hope.
But she couldn't understand it either, the reason why she held this unfounded trust in such a miracle.
"I heard the news that the Heiress of the Ice Palace reached the Golden Core Concoction realm a while ago. And now, her combat prowess even exceeded her realm, capable of fighting 2 phases above her!"
One of the elders from the Combat Department said, his eyes are filled with gloom.
"It was said that Hu Pei from the Yuan Sword Sect has comprehended the ancestral stele that was engraved with the sword marks made by the founder of the sect, boosting his combat prowess to several degrees!"
"Ji Bei from the Tyrant Fist Sect has also successfully refined his body to the extreme, achieving a Perfect State in their body refinement technique. His body was capable of taking even the hardest of steels, and its hardness was comparable to a Yellow-grade treasure!"
The consecutive bad news was revealed right after the Core Disciples left. The elders grimaced. Although they have Yu Minhe, people already consider her as a member of the older generation, rendering her status in the younger generation nill.
Their disadvantage was evident. Unlike other sects, their main technique was centered around versatility. In terms of offense and defense, they're severely lacking. In the face of Ji Bei's formidable defense, what could their disciples do?
Fortunately, the competition was made to be a five versus five fight, so they still have some advantages over others.
"Elders, do you trust me?"
Yu Minhe abruptly stood up and looked around the Grand Hall. The issues regarding the magical spheres were put on hold. As of now, she must put her focus on the impending disaster.
"Absolutely."
Yu Shenmi immediately chimed in. It was a tactic to suppress those who wished to refute Yu Minhe. After all, she is the Former Sect Leader. How could they dare to oppose her opinion?
True to her thoughts, the elders hesitated before they nodded in agreement. Only those from the Combat Department and the Detainment Hall agreed with confidence, not having an ounce of doubt in the Sect Leader.
"I believe that my disciple could overcome this insurmountable trial. According to Gu Peng, he could fight those above his realm, and he even said that Me Feng was holding back when he fought him, a Foundation Completion Phase expert, as a Qi Gathering Phase junior."
Considering her tyranny these past few months, how could any elders dare refute her? Thankfully for them, the Grand Elder was the one who interrupted her.
"I apologize, Sect Leader. But while that might be the case, don't you think it was too exaggerated? A 3rd Stage Qi Refinement junior holding back against a 7th Stage Foundation Establishment realm expert... I doubt you would believe that, Sect Leader."
"I wouldn't believe it, that's true. But if it was my disciple, I believe it."
Now they couldn't comprehend her actions anymore. Even Yu Shenmi plopped on her seat with an exhausted look, while the Grand Elder felt so frustrated he almost pulled out his own beard. Little Men'er, please don't be in such an extreme mood swing!
Meanwhile, Me Feng was touched by her confidence. He was also cursing her inwardly. Why do you have to be so fickle?!
| Yu Minhe's heart flutters at your presence. You received 500 Karma!
He wanted to curse her so badly, but he couldn't. It was extremely frustrating!
"Ohh! A fairy master who has absolute trust in her beloved disciple. Me Feng, you lucky dog!"
Elder Be laughed audaciously as he pat Me Feng on the back roughly, bringing him down to the floor. Me Feng's face darkened. This dwarf b*stard.
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