Ch 2: The System Wants Xia Jiu Yuan To Show Off
The messenger was Fang Hao from the Department of Punishment. He was no simple figure, but a true Heavenly Disaster, 8th Rank!
Most importantly, the Department of Punishment is independent of the Nine Peaks of the Ask Dao Sect and directly subordinate to the Sect Master, with the function of supervising the Nine Peaks. They possess special means to directly enter the Nine Peaks.
In other words, Fang Hao was giving face by not barging in directly but asking him to open the door himself.
Heavenly Disasters have been mobilized, and it’s definitely not good news. Xia Jiuyuan quickly got up and went outside the peak.
“Mo Mo, it’s a small matter, you can continue drawing here by yourself.”
Mo Mo, nestled in Xia Jiuyuan’s arms, stirred and opened her eyes, saying:
“Can I come too?”
“…Okay.”
Although Mo Mo looked tiny and had no cultivation, Xia Jiuyuan would never treat her as an ordinary child.
In his understanding, everyone on Lucky Peak had the potential to be a protagonist.
He himself too… right?
…
The two walked out of the mountain protection grand formation and saw the tense crowd.
Li Er, who was shouting earlier, and his two sycophants, seeing this formation, had already shrunk together and dared not speak.
“Senior Martial Brother Fang, I trust you are well.”
“Ah, I’m doing well, just a bit busy lately hosting this competition.”
Xia Jiuyuan first greeted Fang Hao, then added:
“You’ve worked hard. Um, this is—”
“I am Wang Ji from Blade Peak. Are you the renowned Junior Martial Brother Xia?”
“Yes, I am the renowned Xia Jiuyuan. Everyone in the inner sect of the Ask Dao Sect knows me.”
Xia Jiuyuan responded smoothly, but the eyes of the person speaking were like two sharp swords, making one’s blood run cold.
Even though Li Er and his companions were hiding behind this person, it was clear at a glance that the two were not from the same faction; their auras were too different.
“Wang Ji, watch your attitude. According to common sense, Junior Martial Brother Xia is currently the Acting Peak Master. Disrespect is one thing, but you dare to bully him with force?”
Fang Hao stood in front of Xia Jiuyuan, blocking Wang Ji’s aura, and continued:
“I’m giving you, Wang Ji, face by calling out Junior Martial Brother Xia. Don’t be ungrateful.”
Wang Ji’s brows furrowed in anger said: “Acting Peak Master? May I ask the Department of Punishment’s Fang Hao, what is the minimum cultivation required for a Peak Master according to the Ask Dao Sect’s rules?”
Hearing this, Xia Jiuyuan touched his chin. He felt a bit embarrassed, but Fang Hao remained calm.
“Ninth Rank. The minimum for an Acting Peak Master is Seventh Rank.”
“You say I’m pressuring him with strength. If it were truly according to the rules, could I pressure him with strength?
Why doesn’t your Department of Punishment arrest him? You’re aiding tyranny here?”
“Because the Sect Master did not object, this is tacitly approved. If you have objections, you can go to the Sect Master, not show off your power here.”
Fang Hao’s words choked Wang Ji. Xia Jiuyuan also said:
“The Acting Peak Master personally appointed by Uncle Master, shouldn’t the qualification be even higher?”
“Then I will go and ask the Sect Master why the Nine Peaks of our Ask Dao Sect allow the existence of Lucky Peak, which is like playing house.
Our other eight peaks have hundreds of disciples and over ten Heavenly Disasters, while Lucky Peak, including its Acting Peak Master, reportedly has only four people, and none of them have reached the Non-Human stage—”
“No, Senior Martial Brother Wang,”
Xia Jiuyuan felt he had to say something and interrupted Wang Ji’s increasingly strong aura.
“Including me, there are five people. Last year, I picked up a very beautiful Junior Martial Sister named Jun Liuhe. She—”
“Pfft—”
Before Xia Jiuyuan could finish speaking, he made Fang Hao burst out laughing. Looking at Wang Ji, he was indeed angered to the point of blushing.
Hey, why are you blushing?
Xia Jiuyuan hadn’t even started using those highly evocative words yet.
Wang Ji took a deep breath.
A very beautiful Junior Martial Sister?
What good is beauty!
He glanced at the girl behind Xia Jiuyuan who had been staring at him without any change in expression. Her appearance was indeed exquisite.
Too bad there was no spiritual energy fluctuation on her body. Zero Rank, not even initiated.
He truly couldn’t imagine that there was a Zero Rank existence in the inner sect of the Ask Dao Sect. It was utterly outrageous!
This girl is probably just a plaything for this pampered young master, right?
“Those who survive due to minor flaws are rare in this world. The Sect Master, right? I will contact the other seven peaks to file a joint complaint about this matter.”
Wang Ji didn’t say much more, leaving behind a sentence, and intended to leave.
But sometimes, you can’t just leave if you want to.
“Hahaha, Heavenly Ranking Eighth, Wang Ji, so majestic! Truly young and impetuous!”
“Wang Ji, not only will Divine Secrets Peak not help you with this matter, but we will also oppose you.
Junior Martial Brother Xia is the most intelligent person I, Le Yunzhe, have ever met; no one can compare!”
Wang Ji was stunned because the two people who appeared before him were Elder Zhao of Divine Secrets Peak, an 8th Rank,
and the genius disciple of Divine Secrets Peak, Seventh on the Earth Ranking, Le Yunzhe.
Before he could say anything, the people who had been secretly watching all jumped out one by one.
“Those who survive due to minor flaws are rare in this world. Interesting. Wang Ji, I have a word for you too: a single leaf blocks the view of Mount Tai.”
The person speaking was wearing a black robe. He continued:
“You might as well understand Xia Jiuyuan’s influence and contributions to the Mortal World.”
Wang Ji saw that the Black-robed Man had appeared to take Xia Jiuyuan’s side and quickly explained:
“Elder Zhao, esteemed member of the Shadow Secret Guard Pavilion, I heard about this matter from others and indeed did not know the full details, acting too impulsively. But rules are rules—”
“Bullshit! Rules are meant to be broken. Blade Peak supports Lucky Peak.”
In fact, Blade Peak was originally the peak of the Sect Master’s personal disciples, but later, to balance the Nine Peaks, the Sect Master withdrew from Blade Peak, so Blade Peak has always had a good attitude towards Lucky Peak.
“Without rules, there can be no order. If it’s really impossible, let the Sect Master modify the rules.
But since the rules are here, we cannot stand by and do nothing. Body Tempering Peak supports Blade Peak.”
A muscular guy jumped out.
“Although Junior Martial Brother Xia’s strength is average, his contributions to the Dao of Alchemy are significant. Spirit Peak has no objections to Lucky Peak.”
“No one in Heavenly Secrets Peak can calculate any future for Junior Martial Brother Xia. Truly admirable. But rules are still very important, and we hope Junior Martial Brother understands.”
“Formation Peak has no objections to Lucky Peak.”
“Formation Peak has no objections? Then Talisman Peak will join the fun and support Blade Peak!”
It could truly be described as a sudden change in circumstances. The Nine Peaks gathered here, and at this moment, it was a perfect tie. Wang Ji’s alliance had failed before it even began.
Li Er and the other two were scared stiff. They came because their boss said there were pills. What’s going on now?
Where did they end up? All the big shots present seemed more powerful than their outer sect elders.
Scratching their heads in confusion, did we get into trouble?
Just then, a powerful voice reached everyone’s minds.
“Xia Jiuyuan has made great contributions in formations, alchemy, populace, and the spiritless method, and should be given an exception.
Furthermore, although Lucky Peak has few people, they are unusual. Further words are useless. This Seat will allow them to be exempted into the top fifty finalists of this Martial Arts Grand Competition as proof.”
The Sect Master’s decree settled the matter.
Lucky Peak’s affairs were stable, but Lucky Peak’s affairs were not yet settled.
Damn it, they’ve been forced into a corner. Xia Jiuyuan even suspected that Uncle Master had arranged this good show to train Lucky Peak.
It wasn’t impossible. After all, given Xia Jiuyuan’s penchant for slacking off, if Uncle Master had privately asked him to participate in the competition, he would have definitely refused.
He only wanted to advance and start a harem. He had no interest in ruling the world or becoming famous across the land.
However, was Uncle Master too confident in him? The Martial Arts Grand Competition was a competition for the entire Southern Territory.
Not only was the foremost sect of the Human Race in the Southern Territory, the Ask Dao Sect, but also beast tribe forces from Liu Jing Forest participated.
The Ask Dao Sect was in the Southern Territory, while Liu Jing Forest was to the south of the Ask Dao Sect. It was a beast tribe force with higher overall strength than the Ask Dao Sect, possessing two World-Ending beings!
Fortunately, these two World-Ending beings had been seeking peaceful development with the Ask Dao Sect; otherwise, the south would truly be a bloodbath.
Speaking of the Martial Arts Grand Competition, it was actually just a friendly exchange activity between the two forces every twenty years. Those below Non-Human were not allowed to participate, and repeated participation was not allowed.
Under these rules, anyone who ranked in the competition was at least Third Rank. How could he, a First Rank, compete?
This was not a competition in some small place; everyone here was a genius.
Let alone Liu Jing Forest, even any random person from the inner sect of the Ask Dao Sect would be invincible among those of the same rank elsewhere.
This was equivalent to Xiao Yan’s birthplace not being Wutan City, but directly in the Ancient Clan.
So, for Xia Jiuyuan, fighting a Second Rank opponent might have a chance.
But if it was a Third Rank, sorry, impossible, he couldn’t fight at all!
System Task Updated!
『
Blue Task,
『Hidden Dragon Emerges』
Lead Lucky Peak members to achieve a ranking in the Martial Arts Grand Competition.
』
Xia Jiuyuan’s mouth twitched when he saw the system task suddenly pop up.
A mission was triggered?!
Now he had no choice but to go.
He turned back and patted Mo Mo’s head, asking:
“Mo Mo, you—”
“Mo Mo can go.”
“Very good.”
If even Mo Mo, who had no cultivation, was willing to participate, Xia Jiuyuan was confident he could persuade the others.
“Thank you to all my Senior Martial Brothers and Elders for your support and understanding. We, Lucky Peak, will not disappoint you.
Also, Senior Martial Brother Wang Ji, impulsiveness is the devil. Don’t be used by others.”
After greeting everyone, Xia Jiuyuan didn’t look at Wang Ji again and pulled Mo Mo into the peak gate formation.
This genius of the Ask Dao Sect was truly a clown today. He must have cultivated to the point where he only knew cultivation.
“Ugh, it’s finally over.”
“Brother has worked hard.”
“It’s alright. If Mo Mo acts cute with me one more time, I’ll be fully revived.”
“…”
Mo Mo smiled faintly, grabbed Xia Jiuyuan’s collar and pulled him down, then lightly kissed his neck with her red lips.
The jelly-like touch made Xia Jiuyuan tremble, but he still pretended to be calm and looked at Mo Mo. Seeing this, she tilted her small head.
“Not enough?”
“What if I say yes?”
“Then I can only say… Brother is truly greedy.”
“Ahem, it’s getting late. Let’s go back for dinner and deliver this news to everyone.”
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