“The truth is right before our eyes,” Tian Ning said lightly, “According to Sect Rules, those who harm fellow disciples will have their cultivation base revoked and be expelled from the Sect.”
She paused, looking at Wenren Yang: “This result isn’t bad either. This way, you don’t have to worry about what she’ll do in the Sect later.”
Anyway, she’s been kicked out of Wanjian Sect.
Wenren Yang didn’t speak. Since the demonic qi was detected, he’s been speechless.
“No… Master, this disciple was only momentarily confused. Please forgive me…” Wenren Xue’s heart skipped a beat, clutching Qin Mingcheng tightly. She didn’t expect Tian Ning to be so merciless!
If she’s really expelled from Wanjian Sect, how will others view her?
“That,” Tian Ning interjected, “The person you harmed was me. Shouldn’t you be begging for my forgiveness?”
“Or, are you just unwilling to take responsibility, wanting Elder Qin to protect you in front of all the Sect disciples? Wenren Xue, your calculations are so vicious! Elder Qin is as rigid as iron, impartial and just, and could never be the kind of person who would protect a disciple and despise Sect Rules! You know this yet still want to put Elder Qin in a difficult position!”
Everyone: “…”
The flustered Qin Mingcheng: “…”
Those who had defended Wenren Xue were no longer firm in their stance. They tried to soften their approach, but the senior brothers and sisters from Sword Protecting Mountain also launched a fierce counterattack. At this point, who could still hold back? No one should bully their junior sister!
Fu Hongming was the most dramatic, crying openly while holding a coffin: “Master, wuwuwu… this disciple is unfilial, unable to protect my junior sister. They are bullying us from Sword Protecting Mountain because we are children without a Master to protect us! Wuwuwu… five years ago, you sacrificed everything to protect Wanjian Sect, yet now it’s like this…”
His frank mention of five years ago embarrassed the Elders. Moreover, objectively speaking, Wenren Xue should indeed be expelled from the Sect.
Qin Mingcheng finally conceded.
Since the demonic qi wasn’t even detected, what else could he refute?
Zongzheng Lun, the senior disciple under Qin Mingcheng, was unwilling: “Sect Leader! My junior sister has already lost an arm; she has been punished. Why be so ruthless?! Also, my junior sister’s cultivation has fallen from Golden Core to Great Perfection of Qi Refinement! Who knows if the people from Sword Protecting Mountain used some evil arts!”
Xiao Roushu rolled her eyes: “Didn’t you see your junior sister herself didn’t dare mention this because she’s guilty? It was a Heavenly Thunder that suddenly appeared in the Sword Tomb and struck her like that. Even Heaven couldn’t stand it anymore!”
Everyone then realized that the Heavenly Thunder that fell into the Sword Tomb was aimed at Wenren Xue?
In that light, Wenren Xue is truly… not very good…
Otherwise, why would a Heavenly Thunder strike her and no one else?
Sect Leader Xiao wanted to flick his daughter’s forehead to make her control her expression.
He suppressed his urge, maintaining his dignified expression: “The matter is settled. Wenren Xue harmed a fellow disciple and is expelled from Wanjian Sect!”
“Sect Leader!”
“Pack your things and leave the Sect immediately!” Sect Leader Xiao didn’t have time to listen to the pleas from those behind Wenren Xue. So much time had already been wasted. The Sect, invaded by demonic cultivators, needed to be rectified, and the truth behind the Sword Tomb incident needed to be investigated. Why would a newly entered disciple commit suicide to help demonic cultivators?
Were they controlled, or were demonic cultivators undercover spies within Wanjian Sect? And… the Demon Sword that Tian Ning brought out.
Another headache!
Dismissing everyone, Sect Leader Xiao specifically came to instruct Tian Ning.
“Ahem… Little Ning, remember… unless absolutely necessary, never take out the Demon Sword. This sword is the Life Bound Sword of the strongest Demon Venerable a thousand years ago. If it appears, it will inevitably cause great chaos!”
The new Demon Venerable has long coveted the Demon Sword!
If the Devil Realm finds out that the Demon Sword they’ve been longing for is in the hands of a little girl, it would cause a huge uproar!
Tian Ning nodded obediently, then went back to rest with her senior brothers and sisters.
The Sword Tomb trip was exhausting. Everyone went back to their courtyards and fell asleep immediately.
Tian Ning wanted to sleep too, but she still had unfinished business. Looking at the ten gleaming swords before her, she needed to find a place for them.
What must come, will come—
Tian Ning resignedly took them into her Divine Sense, like a husband bringing home a group of mistresses to meet his wife, Tian Ning felt anxious and strangely guilty.
Bringing so many swords back, wouldn’t that guy turn her Divine Sense upside down?
Tian Ning’s Divine Sense was unusually vast, unlike what a Qi Condensation Stage cultivator should have. Or rather, Foundation Establishment cultivators didn’t have a Spiritual Space.
Upon entering, the interior was exceptionally cozy, clearly meticulously cared for. It was like a small home, with the Master like a virtuous wife and mother, constantly waiting for the head of the household's return.
Tian Ning reached the door, her hand paused, taking a moment to prepare herself before making a decision.
But before she could push the door open, it opened from inside.
“Ningning! Ningning! You haven’t come to see me for 366 hours!” The person inside lunged forward like a Golden Retriever. He was slightly taller than Tian Ning, looking like a fifteen-year-old young man, with a captivating face, like a stunningly beautiful and alluring demon. In contrast, the young man’s beautiful eyes were bright and pure. Overly excited, his face was flushed, and he eagerly wanted to rush forward and hug her!
Tian Ning: “…”
“Jianjian, be normal.”
Tian Ning mercilessly blocked the beautiful young man’s embrace with one hand.
In terms of appearance, this face was unparalleled. Even in the Cultivation World, full of handsome men and beautiful women, he was definitely one of the best. But… this guy had a fatal flaw that Tian Ning couldn’t accept.
That was—flowing rainbow-colored hair!
Perhaps a younger Tian Ning in her past life would have been incredibly envious, but the current Tian Ning had long since moved past such trivial matters. She genuinely couldn't appreciate Jianjian's unique beauty.
And it’s not just the rainbow hair, but it’s so bright that it’s impossible to miss! It's the kind that, at night, if you put the Sword Spirit there, it instantly transforms the place into a rave…
No matter how many times she saw it, that dazzling multicolored light always blinded Tian Ning's eyes!
“Ningning, why do you smell of other Sword People?!”
Jianjian was shocked. He had been too excited to notice the uninvited guests!
He only slightly turned his head and saw ten Sword People!
Jianjian: “???”
Tears welled up in the young man’s eyes, his lips involuntarily tightened. He looked heartbroken and extremely wronged: “Why?”
He looked about to collapse, as if he couldn’t accept the reality.
“Ningning, you already have me!”
Although his Sword Spirit body looked human before, now his whole body began to turn transparent, as if he would disappear completely the next second!
Tian Ning: “…”
Wait, do all you swords have such acting talent?
Tian Ning facepalmed: “Something unexpected happened.”
In that situation, no one would have expected that the Demon Sword's self-will attack would be to request a contract. Things had already come to this, so Tian Ning told the truth. She was glad she ate Healing Pills quickly, otherwise there wouldn’t just be these ten…
Tian Ning was extremely tired now. After using Ten Thousand Swords Returning to the Origin in the Sword Tomb and advancing her cultivation, she just wanted to lie down and rest. After repeatedly instructing Jianjian not to bully the other swords, and to simply teach the Demon Sword a lesson, Tian Ning went to bed.
Only after Tian Ning left did Jianjian’s heartbroken little rabbit act disappear, his gaze turning dark as he stared at the Demon Sword. Heh—it was this restless bitch who started it!
The Demon Sword, coveted by the Demon Venerable, was certainly not a pushover.
The strange patterns on its blade began to glow. Black mist slowly condensed into a solid form in the air, and a magnetic male voice carried an oppressive warning: “Fool, she is mine! Understand?”
Although he hadn’t expected Tian Ning to already have a Life Bound Sword, as a Demon Sword, he always followed his bloodthirsty nature. After he helps Tian Ning become possessed by a demon and assists the new Demon Venerable in ascending, this useless thing will no longer be needed!
How could Jianjian bear such provocation after holding back his anger for so long?
This was like a concubine pointing her nose at the main wife and scolding her!
Before the Demon Sword’s Sword Spirit could fully form, Jianjian directly landed a left hook! Right hook! Instantly dispersing the Demon Sword’s Sword Spirit!
The Demon Sword was disdainful. Except for the sword that the righteous path villains from a thousand years ago had specifically crafted to deal with him, he had never been afraid of any sword. Yet, today, he was unexpectedly pinned to the ground and mercilessly trampled by an unknown sword!!
Yes! Trampled!
Even after beating it, Jianjian wasn't satisfied. He wanted to break this bitch who entered using underhanded methods into two!
For using underhanded methods!
Don’t think that a successful contract is enough. In the days to come, he will definitely torment this little bitch!
The Demon Sword had lost its former glory. Jianjian tossed it outside the room as a clothesline, and beat it again if it dared to resist. With this display of making an example, the other swords instantly became much more docile. If even the Demon Sword could be thrown to the ground and trampled, they had to carefully consider before trying to gain the upper hand…
——
On the other hand, Wenren Xue was smashing things in her room, unable to control her emotions. Sect Leader Xiao had sent someone to immediately send her away from Wanjian Sect, back to the Wenren Family.
She had instantly transformed from a talented disciple into someone despised by others. How could she accept this?!
【I told you before, we must weaken her Fate. Only by making everyone abandon and despise her can you strike! Now it's good, your recklessness may have made the Heavenly Dao here notice us!】
The System in her mind reproached Wenren Xue for her recklessness. How did it match with such an impulsive Host?
“Weaken! Weaken! You’ve said it a thousand times! Previously, everyone encountered was easy to deal with, but this time even Long Han going to the Secret Realm to kill her didn't work! How long am I supposed to watch that bitch strut around?!”
After a moment of silence, the System helplessly said 【We’re in this together. I don’t want to see you fail either. It’s just that Tian Ning’s Fate is too strong. You need to be patient…】
Wenren Xue had no patience to listen to advice now: “Didn’t you say this is a book? Why is there no plot for me? Which Transmigrator doesn’t even have a plot?!”
【This is indeed a world in a book, but the information from headquarters shows there is no plot…】
The System didn’t know how to explain. There was no plot about Tian Ning, as if she didn’t exist, but that was impossible.
Only invading Transmigrators would have no plot, but Transmigrators are hated by the Heavenly Dao. Once discovered, they are sent back to their original worlds. How could a Transmigrator possibly have such strong Fate?
At that moment, there was a ‘creak’ at the door, and Qin Mingcheng walked in.
“Xue’er…”
“Master! Please beg the Sect Leader for mercy! Xue’er doesn’t want to leave Master. Xue’er still wants to be under Master’s tutelage…” Wenren Xue had already cleaned herself up, appearing pitiful. She believed her Master wouldn’t want to see her sad.
“Xue’er, you’re only leaving temporarily,” Qin Mingcheng gently comforted her. “This Master will definitely help you find the Ninth-Grade Spirit Plant, the Resurrection Grass, to restore your right arm, and then find a way for you to return to Wanjian Sect gloriously!”
“Returning to the Wenren Family is just to avoid the trouble. This Master will not let Tian Ning off!”
“Really, Master?” Wenren Xue looked at the ninety percent favorability on the system panel. While moved on the surface, her heart was filled with disgust. Her Master always saw another person through her, and the favorability rating always stayed here.
“Xue’er, you must trust this Master,” Qin Mingcheng hugged her. “What you need to do after returning is find a way for that Long Ye to contract with you!”
——
Wanjian Sect being without Wenren Xue was quite good, at least she wouldn’t be inexplicably troubled when going to the Mission Hall.
She specifically checked, her Points were enough to last half a year. After half a year, she would have to take on missions again.
There was still plenty of time, so Tian Ning went back to her courtyard to read storybooks.
Lately, Sword Protecting Mountain had been very lively. Xiao Roushu, that girl, visited almost eight times a day, occasionally bringing Long Kangnian along.
Xiao Roushu wanted to see Tian Ning’s daily life. Someone with Innate Sword Bone must be very diligent, right? Would she be practicing swordplay twelve hours a day?
She was wrong… Tian Ning spent twelve hours a day reading storybooks.
Xiao Roushu felt her filters shatter. She tried to find an excuse for Tian Ning: Could this… be what a genius is like?
Shi Qinxin, to celebrate Tian Ning contracting ten swords in the Sword Tomb, specially made a large table of delicious food. She enthusiastically invited Xiao Roushu and Long Kangnian, and they all drank and ate under the moonlight, as if they had returned to the lively days of Sword Protecting Mountain.
The three youngsters drank fruit wine.
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