"The Lotus Holy Sect has its own plans for what it intends to do. You, a piece of trash who couldn't even protect your own home, fled to the Holy Sect in a sorry state to hide. The Holy Sect provided you with food, clothing, and shelter, and instead of remembering this and repaying it in the future, you went further and demanded more. You greedy person, what right do you have to criticize us? One thousand three hundred and sixty-five people, a full one thousand three hundred and sixty-five people, each one a top expert. In the battle of the Black Forest, only six people, including you, survived. As the leader of the Demon-Slaying War, you shirked your responsibilities and committed your mistakes. You, the Mirror Lake Water Moon Cloud Manor Master, who lived a life of cowardice, how can you face the relatives and friends of the fallen heroes?" Ji Xiaoxiao's words were like pearls, and the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master's face grew paler and paler.
As the last word faded, the entire Lotus Palace fell silent, the air seemed to freeze, and those present dared not breathe, or perhaps they forgot their instincts.
The first to regain his senses was the owner of Mirror Lake Moon Cloud Manor. He stood up angrily, pointed at Ji Xiaoxiao, and his usually kind and amiable face turned ferocious and terrifying with resentment. "Shameless brat, spouting nonsense! Elder Zi, is this how you treat your guests?"
The man known as Elder Zi sat high on the platform of the Lotus Palace, his white hair obscuring his vigorous spirit. Faced with the impoliteness of the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master, Ji Xiaoxiao chuckled and turned to bow and greet the elders present.
After finishing her business with the good kids, Ji Xiaoxiao turned her barrage of words to the head of Shuiyueyun Manor, "Manor head, you're not a child anymore. Don't go to your parents at the drop of a hat. People will look down on you if you do that."
With a crack, the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master, whose body had stiffened, shattered into dust, his dignity falling to the ground. Having stood firm as a leader of the martial world for many years, the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master was no fool. If it weren't for the destruction of the Mirror Lake Water Moon Cloud Manor by the Demon Heart Sect, and the realization that he alone had no hope of rebuilding the manor, the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master, filled with confusion, fear, and panic, hadn't lost his usual caution and prudence. He would never have dared to run rampant with the Heavenly Mountain Lotus Holy Sect again.
A hero doesn't dwell on past glories. The former master of Shuiyueyun Manor, who used to plan three steps ahead, now just goes with the flow and can't care about anything else. The Shuiyueyun Manor, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, has been ruined in his hands. Like a dead pig that's not afraid of boiling water, or a barefoot person covered in dirt, he's thrown into a corner and says, "I'll die if you want, but you won't get away unscathed either."
“When elders speak, you junior should go back to where you came from.” The master of Shuiyueyun Manor harbored resentment towards Ji Xiaoxiao, but he also knew that now was not the time to argue. He looked at the elders of the Lotus Holy Sect and said, “Will the Holy Sect emerge to eradicate evil, or will it hide in these deep mountains and forests and eke out a living? Please give me a straight answer.”
The elders of the Lotus Holy Sect did not immediately refuse or readily agree. After a moment of thought, Elder Zi, who was pushed forward to represent them, said with difficulty, "Master, you also know that the one who makes the decisions in the Holy Sect is the Immortal Lord. Matters concerning the life and death of the Holy Sect are not something we old immortals are qualified to decide. Everything must be consulted with the Immortal Lord before a decision can be made."
The other elders nodded in agreement, showing their strong support for Elder Zi's words. No matter how arrogant and unapproachable they might seem to the ordinary disciples, before the Immortal Lord, they were merely ordinary old men, half-buried in the earth. The Holy Sect belonged to the Immortal Lord, and its future was entirely up to him.
At this moment, the master of Shuiyueyun Manor had completely lost his senses. He had originally thought that once he reached Tianshan and invited the Lotus Holy Sect, the revival of Shuiyueyun Manor would be a piece of cake. But man proposes, God disposes. He had indeed gone to Tianshan and gone to great lengths to invite the Lotus Holy Sect to uphold justice for him, but now, despite all his efforts, he hadn't even seen a glimmer of success.
"Today, the demonic path is rampant and the righteous path is declining. This is truly a critical moment of survival. You want me to wait? Can I wait? Can millions of people wait? Once the Demon Heart Sect has wiped out the other three major sects one by one, how can the Holy Sect remain unscathed? If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold. Don't you all understand this?" The Lord of Shuiyueyun Manor roared out each word.
"So what?" Ji Xiaoxiao retorted coldly.
The four words left his lips like a bolt from the blue. The obese body of the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master trembled, his angry eyes were bloodshot, and the sound of his teeth grinding together was clearly audible. His hands, hidden under his sleeves, were clenched tightly, and his usually neatly trimmed nails dug deep into his palms, with streaks of bright red spreading out.
"Holy Maiden, is this over?" The speaker was Elder Zi, whose sharp eyes now held a hint of reproach, and even his mustache was slightly upturned.
"Yes, Elder." Ji Xiaoxiao bowed to Elder Zi, her face still showing the same contemptuous and arrogant expression as she looked at the Master of Shuiyueyun Manor.
The master of Shuiyueyun Manor had lived a life of luxury for many years, and others had always treated him with utmost respect and flattery. How could someone accustomed to giving orders so easily change his arrogant and domineering temperament?
"You deserve to die." The master of Shuiyueyun Manor was so angry that his blood and qi were in disarray, and his internal energy was unstable. His blue robe fluttered without wind, and the hem made a dull slapping sound as it hit the ground.
Fighting at the slightest disagreement is a chronic problem among martial arts practitioners who lack manners and cultivation.
Ji Xiaoxiao was not afraid of the Water Moon Cloud Manor Master. She took a slight step forward with her right foot, assuming a fighting stance. After three years of cultivation, how could she know her level among martial arts masters without finding an opponent to spar with a few times?
Facing off against the master of Shuiyueyun Manor, Ji Xiaoxiao dared not relax for a moment, keeping her eyes fixed on him. When the master of Shuiyueyun Manor let out a scream and flew towards Ji Xiaoxiao, she was startled and instinctively swatted him away with all her might. A large ball crashed violently into the white jade pillar in the Lotus Palace, instantly creating a deep crater.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
