Chapter 33
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Chapter 33: Isn’t This Bullying?
“Master, how can we defeat the inner demon?”
When Bai Lian asked, An Lan fell silent.
She really didn’t know how to answer this question.
Because she had no inner demon at all.
After all, she was An Lan, the Immortal Lord.
In the world she controlled, any mortal delusion directed at her would be punished by heaven.
She was the incarnation of the Great Tao and the King of Immortals.
How could any inner demon dare to appear in front of her?
But…
As Bai Lian’s master, An Lan didn’t want to lose face in front of her disciple.
She had to answer it!
Thinking of this, An Lan said confidently—
“I know.”
She slowly raised her right hand, opened her five fingers, and then clenched her fist in front of Bai Lian!
“Take your time. You can’t solve this kind of thing in a hurry. I hope you can understand.”
An Lan sat on the stone bed like a fairy.
—
Is that it? That’s all?
Bai Lian blinked.
You are so…
Why do all these cultivators like to speak in riddles?
If she could beat An Lan, Bai Lian might very well use her hands to spank An Lan’s…
“I see!” Bai Lian said. “Master means that escape is shameful and useless. The best way to defeat the inner demon is to face it and crush it with strong willpower!”
An Lan smiled and nodded.
To be honest, she liked this disciple a little.
Her mouth was so flexible!
An Lan said, “The Tao is invisible, and only the appropriate method is the right method.”
—
Well said.
Bai Lian left.
Although she had found a way to deal with the inner demon, how could she make her Third Martial Sister summon the courage to face it?
She thought for a moment.
She concluded it was better to help the Third Martial Sister improve her strength and build up her confidence first. For example, she could take her to seek revenge on the sects that had persecuted her in previous lives.
With this in mind, Bai Lian returned to the top of Qiongming Peak.
She was dumbfounded.
“What’s going on?”
Bai Lian looked at the broken wooden bed in astonishment.
What had they been doing in bed?
Su Youwei spoke first, “Elder Martial Sister, it’s all my fault. I was trapped by my inner demon and subconsciously treated Second Martial Sister as the demon.”
Demon?
Xiao Jinse pouted angrily.
She said, “Elder Martial Sister, it’s all my fault. If I were stronger and more observant, I would have noticed Martial Sister Youwei’s abnormality in time!”
She had originally wanted to report the Third Martial Sister’s evil intentions to Bai Lian.
But after careful thought, Xiao Jinse felt it would be inappropriate.
Doing so wouldn’t directly drive the Third Martial Sister out of Qiongming Peak. It might even make Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian think she was making a false accusation.
Humph!
Xiao Jinse sneaked a glance at Su Youwei.
No matter—she believed she could drive this dwarf out in the long run!
Su Youwei, unwilling to be outdone, also glanced at Xiao Jinse.
She had an immortal-grade weapon in her hand. Sooner or later, she would make this annoying Second Martial Sister submit!
—
“So, that’s what happened.”
Bai Lian nodded.
As long as it wasn’t due to a deeper conflict.
The inner demon was truly evil!
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, “One month from now, there will be a joint trial for all sects. You two must not slack off!”
“Yes, Martial Sister!”
Bai Lian happily hung a sign in the room, which read, “Friendly Competition.”
—
On Yunluo Peak.
Sect leader Jue Yunzi heard from the deacon that the Yunluo Peak disciples had been defeated by Xiao Jinse alone.
He couldn’t help but sigh, “Younger Martial Sister An Lan has finally done something good!”
She has very good disciples!
Next to him, Gao Yi kept a stern face and didn’t respond.
Yan Yue was resentful.
She couldn’t bear to hear that woman’s name.
Whether it was boasting or scolding.
Of course, if it was scolding, she had no issue with it.
Jue Yunzi shifted the topic. “Elder Liu went to discuss matters with the Ten Thousand Immortals League a few days ago. The joint trial is about to start; we need to prepare early.”
Gao Yi replied, “The most urgent task is to choose the person who will lead the team for the trial.”
—
This trial was different from the past. Each sect would not only send outstanding disciples but also have some elders accompany them.
Gao Yi suggested recommending a leader among the disciples. There were three positions in total.
Someone proposed, “I recommend Gong Juren, the first on the Jade List!”
“Agreed!”
“Agreed!”
Gong Juren’s strength was recognized by everyone present. He was calm and suitable to be the team leader, so he quickly won unanimous support.
Then someone said, “Qing Luan of Yunluo Peak has good strength and character and is quite popular among female disciples. I think she is suitable as well.”
Gao Yi nodded gently. “Qing Luan has reached the late stage of the Golden Core Stage at just 22 years old. It’s very convincing to let her serve as team leader.”
“Agreed!”
“Agreed!”
—
Yan Yue opened her mouth.
In terms of prestige among female disciples, who could compare to Bai Lian?
Ultimately, Yan Yue didn’t say anything. After all, there were three positions, so it would be fine to let Bai Lian have the last one.
Jue Yunzi said, “Then there’s just one position left.”
Gao Yi suggested, “Let Chen Yizhi of Qingming Peak take the role.”
“I agree…”
“Wait!”
At that moment, Yan Yue finally couldn’t stay silent.
This was the third position. How could no one have mentioned Bai Lian’s name? Did they intend to exclude her?
She angrily said, “I recommend Bai Lian!”
—
Jue Yunzi and Gao Yi exchanged glances.
Yan Yue asked, “What’s the matter? Is Bai Lian not qualified to be a team leader?”
Jue Yunzi coughed lightly. “It’s not that.”
Yan Yue pressed, “Then what’s the issue? The last spot will go to Bai Lian.”
Jue Yunzi shook his head. “Martial Sister Yan Yue, this is inappropriate.”
—
Yan Yue exclaimed, “What’s inappropriate? Although An Lan is unreliable, Bai Lian is different from her!”
Jue Yunzi hurriedly explained, “Younger Martial Sister Yan Yue, I don’t mean that. It’s mainly because Bai Lian’s strength exceeds the standard.”
“Exceeds the standard?”
Yan Yue was stunned.
Jue Yunzi nodded helplessly. “Among the disciples participating in the trial, the strongest is only at the Nascent Soul Stage. Bai Lian’s cultivation… although I’m not sure of her exact level, I know even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator isn’t her match. If Bai Lian participates, it’s clearly bullying. The Biluo sect won’t agree.”
Yan Yue was taken aback.
What Jue Yunzi said seemed reasonable.
“But doesn’t this put us at a disadvantage?”
Jue Yunzi shook his head. “I’ll let Bai Lian accompany them as an entourage, but she won’t directly participate in the trial. Now is not the time for her to show her strength.”
“All right.”
Yan Yue was convinced.
It was true. Bai Lian mustn’t become another An Lan, who liked to bully others.
—
The meeting continued, but Yan Yue had already begun to yawn.
