Chapter 371
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Chapter 371: Taking the First Place!
Naturally, the disciple who put up the most eye-catching performance had greater influence in the sect. Hence, the elders from his sword peak could also voice their opinions strongly in sect matters.
“If you don’t participate, then who else can? Someone from the Thirty-Six Sword Peak has to take part in it. Moreover, Elder Su asked you to represent the Thirty-Six Sword Peak and take the lead before he left.”
Zhang Qing looked downcast. Among them, Xu Jiahui was the strongest. If even Xu Jiahui couldn’t participate, it would be a disgrace to the Thirty-sixth Peak.
“I have an idea…”
Xu Jiahui looked at Su Yi, biting her lip slightly, and said, “Let Su Yi represent the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition!”
“What…”
Hearing this, the crowd of outer disciples roared with surprise.
“But Su Yi is not a disciple of our Divine Sword School. How can he participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition?” Zhang Qing shook his head in disappointment.
As he said, Su Yi was not a disciple of the Divine Sword School. So, he couldn’t take part in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition on behalf of the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak.
“We have no choice. We will declare that Elder Su had stated that Su Yi should represent the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition.”
Xu Jiahui gritted her teeth and spoke with determination, “We’ve caused so much trouble, the Court of Justice won’t let it slide easily. The people on the Fifteenth Sword Peak won’t either. If Elder Su’s words about Su Yi representing the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition hold true, they probably won’t dare to do anything.”
“Brother Su Yi is not a disciple of the Divine Sword School. I’m afraid he can’t just participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition without authorization.” Zhang Qing was still worried.
“Just say that it was Elder Su’s order to take Brother Su Yi to register in the competition and collect the emblem of Divine Sword School. There won’t be any major issues, as those servants dare not offend Elder Su.”
Xu Jiahui seemed to have already thought about it and considered the question. As long as Su Yi registered and obtained the badge, he would be able to participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition.
Although Su Yi’s registration was somewhat unusual, it was not the day for Divine Sword School to admit new disciples.
Since he is brought back by Elder Su, there shouldn’t be any major problems.
“You want me to participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition?” Su Yi was also stunned.
“Well, we’re not strong enough to participate anyway. We’d only embarrass the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak,” Xu Jiahui gave a bitter smile.
There were no disciples of the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak who achieved a decent ranking in the previous Grand Swordsmanship Competitions.
But this time, Elder Su handed it over to her, naturally hoping to achieve some recognition.
Xu Jiahui knew she was too weak to participate. She hoped that maybe Su Yi could win some rankings for the Thirty-six Sword Peak. After all, even Senior Brother Huo Dongqiu was defeated by him.
“The Grand Swordsmanship Competition…”
Su Yi became lost in thought; his index finger grasped his chin. The younger generation of Divine Sword School, including direct disciples, will all participate.
The most important thing is that there are benefits and a lot of rewards, which tempted Su Yi.
“Can you do me a favour and represent the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition?”
Xu Jiahui looked at Su Yi, afraid he would not accept her goodwill.
In Xu Jiahui’s heart, at the moment, she truly hoped that Su Yi could replace her to participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. She knew that she wouldn’t be able to pass the first level.
“Will this cause any trouble for you?” Su Yi asked.
“No, we probably can’t even pass the first level.”
Zhang Qing forced a smile and said, “Anyway, everyone can go at that time, but there will be a representative for each Sword Peak. You will lead us to the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak, and we will definitely achieve a good ranking.”
“I see…”
Su Yi was convinced, since he had already caused a lot of trouble at the Divine Sword School, and given that Elder Su had not returned yet, he could indeed participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition.
Firstly, it allowed him to compete with the young peers of the entire Divine Sword School and thus verify his standing.
Why not take the opportunity to gain immense benefits and rewards?
“The Grand Swordsmanship Competition is in five days. What should we do in these five days?” Zhang Qing asked Xu Jiahui.
“How many days are left until the Grand Swordsmanship Competition? It’s hard to say if anyone will come looking for trouble on the Fifteenth Sword Peak, not to mention the Court of Justice won’t just let it go.”
“Go to Divine Sword Cliff and cultivate in seclusion for five days!”
Xu Jiahui spoke confidently, with a sense of accomplishment in her chest, and had already thought of a plan. She said, “As long as we get to Divine Sword Cliff, no one can cause trouble.”
Immediately, Su Yi learned that Divine Sword Cliff was the place where Divine Sword School disciples cultivated in seclusion. On the Divine Sword Cliff, there are hundreds and thousands of caves known as Sword Caves. In every Sword Cave, there are reflections of the Divine Sword School’s ancient and modern masters’ insights and sword techniques. If one can comprehend those, while being in seclusion, they will gain abundant benefits.
But, to go into seclusion on Divine Sword Cliff for enlightenment, one has to pay points as a price. It’s not a place that the disciples can go whenever they want to. The stronger the cultivators from Divine Sword School, the more points they require.
“Divine Sword Cliff is said to have defence methods arranged by the cultivators of the sect. Once you enter the Sword Cave, no one can trouble you unless you come out by yourself.”
Xu Jiahui informed Su Yi about the situation, stating that once they entered the sword cave on the cliff, no one could trouble Su Yi before the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. But once Su Yi represented the Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak and participated in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition, even the Court of Justice could do nothing. By the time the Grand Swordsmanship Competition ends, Elder Su should be back.
“This method is indeed feasible, but Brother Su Yi doesn’t have any points,” said Zhang Qing.
Xu Jiahui’s eyes were clear as she pulled out a badge the size of her palm, resembling a jade pendant. It was round with an antique colour, and carved with a pattern of a sword, shining with radiance.
“My badge contains some points that I have been saving for a while. It should be enough for you to stay in the sword cave below Divine Sword Cliff for five days.”
Xu Jiahui handed over the badge to Su Yi as a faint flush appeared on her pale delicate cheeks. It was difficult to notice it against the backdrop of the sunset that cast a glow on the mountain peaks.
“This… I cannot accept it.”
Su Yi hesitated for a moment, then shook his head.
Su Yi heard that in the Divine Sword School, both learning martial skills and obtaining resources require points. Even meditating at the Divine Sword Cliff also required points.
From the situations of Xu Jiahui, Zhang Qing and others, Su Yi could deduce that these points must have been saved by Xu Jiahui for a long time. How could he possibly ask her for her points?
“There’s no other way. You must go to the Divine Sword Cliff as soon as possible and train to participate in the Grand Swordsmanship Competition. If you can achieve a good ranking and secure a place for Thirty-Sixth Sword Peak in the competition, you would have done me a great favor in exchange.”
