CHAPTER 423
Arrogant and Self-Willed
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Master and Su Muchan followed the adulterous couple ahead, while Dongfang Jue trailed behind at a leisurely pace.
She chewed over the Master's words repeatedly, finding them somewhat hard to accept…
Yet these were her Master's words. She knew he was not cold-hearted or ruthless; there must be a reason behind his actions.
Yet…
He understood the logic, and she grasped that awakening humanity was a near-impossible task.
"Master, has anyone ever succeeded in awakening the world?"
Watching his disciple rush over as if starving, Su Cheng smiled helplessly.
"Yes, but it's not something one person can accomplish alone. There was someone I deeply respected who managed to do it."
Dongfang Jue was overjoyed!
"How did they do it?"
Su Cheng remained silent, merely gazing at Dongfang Jue with a smile.
"Master?"
Dongfang Jue felt a bit flustered. Her master's expression seemed to be eagerly awaiting her response…
"Master, how would you like Jue'er to proceed?"
【Why is she asking me? Didn't she already decide?】
【I am I, and you are you. What I think has nothing to do with you.】
"It matters not to me, Jue'er. Do as you wish."
"Whether you choose to stand by and observe or take action to set an example for the masses, whatever path you take, I will support you."
The meaning of war differs for everyone. For Su Cheng, wielding his blade was about protecting those close to him.
Su Cheng's strength was insignificant. In the eyes of the gods, it was like a mouse brandishing a fruit knife.
Dongfang Jue did not yet know that this journey would bring him to truly understand his master's past.
Those seemingly contradictory actions and words would finally be explained.
The questions that had troubled him for so long would finally be answered.
The mountain was not steep. Su Cheng and Su Muchan climbed steadily, while Dongfang Jue trailed behind, occasionally pausing to rest.
After deep contemplation, Dongfang Jue finally spoke up: "Master, Jue'er truly cannot bear to see living beings suffer so terribly. Jue'er wishes to try."
Indeed, this had been within Su Cheng's expectations from the start: "Of course you may. Jue'er, you may proceed as you see fit."
Soon, the so-called "rescue forces" arrived. Dongfang Jue could see the longing in Guo Ce's eyes.
He could also hear the demonic powerhouse's roar.
"Who dares trespass upon this sacred mountain?!"
Su Cheng and his companions looked up. It must be said, led by Chu Youwei, these demonic powerhouses possessed an undeniable aura of prestige.
The demonic powerhouse held a sacred pagoda, wore a multicolored magical cap, and was clad in robes that radiated a seven-colored glow.
Though human-faced, his expression was hideously grotesque, resembling a soul-binding specter. His gaping maw revealed fangs like garlic cloves of varying sizes, each protruding wildly.
"Come down and speak, come down and speak."
Su Cheng waved at the demonic powerhouse with a smile.
"My name is Su Cheng. This visit is not an intrusion, but I was guided here. Brother Guo Ce mentioned you took something that belongs to me…"
Before Su Cheng could finish, the demonic powerhouse cut him off.
"Spare me your nonsense! How could the Mother-Child Mountains possibly hold anything belonging to a mere child like you?"
Su Cheng curled his lips. This fellow was only at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage—barely a hair's breadth below him…
"A mere demon cultivator dares to be so insolent! If you don't hand over my master's belongings today, Jue'er will beat the shit out of you!"
Su Muchan: ???
What does that even mean? What's with calling me a mere demon cultivator?
Wasn't that a bit too vulgar?
The demonic cultivator, upon hearing this, assumed it must be some powerful being!
But upon closer look, it was merely a young woman!
Merely at the Golden Core cultivation level!
"Heh, who are you? You're quite the looker, though."
Flattery? I'll take it!
"This lady goes by no other name! I am Dongfang Jue, the third direct disciple of Lingxian Hall!"
The demonic powerhouse nodded, a look of satisfaction on his face, as if admiring a delicious little cake.
"Oh ho, splendid! My name is… Dammit, let me finish!"
Su Muchan!
"Dammit! Am I not beautiful? Why didn't you ask me?"
In an instant, Su Muchan flashed forward, her long sword streaking toward the demonic powerhouse!
The demonic powerhouse dodged the sword, but was stunned!
He thought to himself, this woman is also demonic. Though she appears to be only at the Golden Core cultivation level, her strength seems to rival that of a Nascent Soul cultivator!
"Don't you know the rules of the martial world? Who draws their sword while someone else is introducing themselves?"
Su Muchan had never been a pushover, but she'd always hung around with that jerk, never getting a chance to prove herself!
Su Muchan was an ambitious young woman with aspirations. She had no intention of remaining an outer sect disciple forever.
To advance, she naturally had to prove herself before her master!
"My rules are the rules! Four Swords of Mortal World, Sever Bonds!"
As her divine power erupted, Su Muchan floated midair, four flying swords suspended around her.
The swords seemed bound by translucent crimson threads, as demonic energy surged through them. Instantly, the blades were enveloped in a shroud of malevolent power!
As her words fell, the Severing Bonds Sword slashed out with such ferocity that even Dongfang Jue couldn't help but marvel at its power!
In an instant, a sword scar gouged across the Zimu Mountain behind her. Compared to Ye Qinghan's strike during his Qi Cultivation stage, this was only marginally weaker!
It must be noted that Su Muchan did not possess the Frostshattering Sword Art!
Truly, she lived up to her reputation as Su Cheng's dungeon instance. Though her individual stats might not match Su Cheng's own, they were still overwhelmingly superior among countless prodigies!
"I am…"
Even the demonic powerhouse was startled by this strike!
Such power, and yet merely a Golden Core Stage cultivator?
"If you're willing to become my disciple…"
"Red Dust Sword, Spring Night!"
Su Muchan was dumbfounded. How could Dongfang Jue be so strikingly handsome, yet when it came to her, Su Muchan, it turned into her becoming his disciple?
And her damn master was watching!
"F*ck you! Die!"
Su Muchan unleashed her ultimate move with all her might.
"Red Dust Sword, Forgetful Heart!"
【Where did Su Muchan learn all these sword techniques? From the Drunken Immortal Pavilion? Why do they all have such names…】
The names might sound ordinary, but their power was anything but!
Though Su Muchan possessed only Golden Core cultivation, her strength far surpassed that of Nascent Soul cultivators. The cultivation techniques of Lingxian Hall's Su Sect Leader were absolute masterpieces!
The cultivation techniques practiced by outer sect disciples, though their exact grade unknown, were undoubtedly above the Immortal Grade!
Yet that demonic powerhouse clearly failed to grasp this, merely acknowledging Su Muchan's exceptional talent!
But good or not, how could a Golden Core Stage cultivator hope to forge a Nascent Soul?
Hah, nothing but a fool's fantasy!
"Good eye! I approve of you. Come on!"
The demonic cultivator drew his great blade, preparing to clash with Su Muchan in a sword duel!
Moments ago, he had been as calm as a cloudless sky, but now he was clearly getting serious!
As he drew his blade, the demonic cultivator stroked his beard, and his aura surged severalfold in an instant!
Seeing the situation turn dire, Su Cheng shouted urgently!
"Get out of the way! You're no match for her!"
The demonic cultivator roared with laughter!
"Hahahaha! Scared now? Too late!"
Su Cheng was dumbfounded! Was this demonic cultivator a complete moron?
Did he think he was telling Su Muchan to run?
"Run, damn it! You're no match for her! Stop standing there grinning like an idiot!"
The demonic powerhouse froze, wondering if Su Cheng was actually telling him to run?
"I am… Wait, is this right?"
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