Chapter 46

Chapter 46: The Great Sect Leader, Actually Playing Favorites in Public?

No one could have predicted that Xiao Yang would harshly slap his little junior sister in public on the Sword Comparison Platform.

That slap cracked loudly.

The senior brother really showed no mercy to his little sister at all.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

What in the world was going on?

As soon as Xiao Yang left, the square erupted in chaos.

Little junior sister Jiang Ting was humiliated and furious, tears streaming down her face like pearls.

She still didn’t realize where she went wrong.

She figured her senior brother would naturally treat her well.

After all, he had pampered her since childhood.

Jiang Qitian watched his beloved daughter walk away, letting out a sigh.

He had protected this daughter too well, and facing a bit of adversity wouldn’t hurt her—might even be a good thing.

…

And thus, the Qingyang Sword Sect’s grand competition came to an end.

No one stepped up to challenge the top ten disciples.

Sect Leader Jiang Qitian personally announced the competition’s conclusion.

The disciples lingered, discussing the incident between the senior brother and little junior sister.

The senior brother, who usually spoiled her to the heavens, had actually slapped her in front of everyone without hesitation.

Everyone was speculating about what had transpired between the two.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yang had already returned to the Holy Son’s Residence.

Soon after, Sect Leader Jiang Qitian summoned the five Elders to the Qingyang Great Hall to discuss the upcoming trip to the Yuanwu Immortal Domain.

In just over half a month, the once-in-sixty-years Kibiji competition was set to take place.

They would head down the mountain in advance, practicing along the way en route to the competition site, the Yuanwu Immortal Domain.

The Yuanwu Immortal Domain was located in the Eastern Region of the North, over three thousand miles away from the Qingyang Sword Sect.

Of course, if they flew with their swords, they could make it in half a day.

But then they wouldn’t be able to experience the trials of the world.

Worldly experience was vital for their cultivation.

Especially for sword cultivators.

In the midst of worldly chaos, I sharpen my sword heart.

If they didn’t venture into the mundane world, how could they know life’s hardships, and how could they grasp the path to immortality?

Thus, the Qingyang Sword Sect would descend the mountain half a month before the Kibiji competition.

After half a month of training, both their cultivation and combat experience would improve significantly.

Soon enough, Xiao Yang received news that the sect decided, three days from now, to be led down the mountain to the Yuanwu Immortal Domain by Law Enforcement Elder Lei Lie.

“What’s going on?”

Xiao Yang was a bit surprised because he remembered that in his previous life, Transmission Elder Cang Xiao was leading them for the Kibiji competition!

Why had it changed to Law Enforcement Elder this time?

He quickly figured it out.

In this life, he wasn’t humble anymore.

In this life, he had defeated the Saintess Li Xingyao.

In this life, Qin Fei had not been able to make a spectacular showing at the sect competition.

In this life, Qin Fei even lost the qualification to participate in the Kibiji competition and got kicked in the nuggets by Lin Wangchuan, becoming a eunuch.

Everything had changed.

Having Law Enforcement Elder lead them to the Yuanwu Immortal Domain for the Kibiji competition seemed reasonable.

For him, it didn’t matter whether it was the Transmission Elder or the Law Enforcement Elder leading; he would soon leave the Qingyang Sword Sect anyway.

Three junior brother Song Qiang and the mischievous Lin Wangchuan came over.

Xiao Yang learned the reason from Song Qiang.

It turned out Sect Leader Jiang Qitian wanted the Transmission Elder to lead, but the Law Enforcement Elder disagreed.

“Senior brother, you have no idea how noisy it was in the Qingyang Great Hall,” Song Qiang said.

“How did it end up with the Law Enforcement Elder leading?” Xiao Yang asked.

“It was a vote, four to two, the Law Enforcement Elder won, so he’s leading,” Song Qiang explained.

“Four to two, which means, aside from two Elders supporting the Law Enforcement Elder, the Sect Leader is also on his side, huh?”

Xiao Yang was a bit surprised; his master Jiang Qitian generally didn’t see eye to eye with the Law Enforcement Elder. Why would he support him this time?

He was a bit puzzled.

Of course, he wasn’t interested in the power struggles of the Sect Leader and Elders.

He just wanted to participate in the Kibiji competition and win first place, so he could leave Qingyang Sword Sect.

“Holy Son, you’re so clever,” Lin Wangchuan clapped.

“Let me guess, is it Elder Gu Feng and Elder Fang Tang who support the Law Enforcement Elder?” Xiao Yang joked.

“Senior brother, how did you know it was Elder Gu Feng and Elder Fang Tang?” Song Qiang asked in surprise.

“Just a guess!”

Xiao Yang thought to himself, of course I know all about this upper-crust gossip in Qingyang Sword Sect—I’m reborn from a thousand years in the future!

The five Elders of Qingyang Sword Sect and Sect Leader Jiang Qitian were locked in constant power struggles.

The Law Enforcement Elder, Elder Gu Feng, and Elder Fang Tang were one faction.

The Transmission Elder and Elder Qinglian formed another faction.

And Sect Leader Jiang Qitian stood alone.

Sect Leader Jiang Qitian, Law Enforcement Elder Lei Lie, and Transmission Elder Cang Xiao were the three big shots of the Qingyang Sword Sect.

Sect Leader Jiang Qitian usually remained neutral, allowing the Law Enforcement Elder and the Transmission Elder to duke it out without picking a side.

He didn’t want to disturb the balance.

“What a crafty old fox!”

Xiao Yang couldn’t help but scoff; his master was not just morally pretentious but also cunning as a fox!

This time, Jiang Qitian did not remain neutral; he chose to support the Law Enforcement Elder.

But Jiang Qitian definitely wouldn’t support the Law Enforcement Elder without a reason—there must be some reasoning behind it.

Xiao Yang couldn’t guess what that reason was.

Before long, Song Qiang and Lin Wangchuan left.

They needed to go back to prepare since they were about to head down the mountain.

Xiao Yang didn’t have much to prepare.

The Spiritual Jade Bed in the Holy Son’s Residence was nice, but he couldn’t take it with him.

The Spiritual Spring in the back yard was also pretty good, perfect for making tea.

He couldn’t take the Spiritual Spring away but could take some Spiritual Spring water with him.

Xiao Yang went back to the Back Mountain Secret Realm to bid farewell to the Sword Guardian Elder.

Xiao Yang and the Sword Guardian Elder had an exhilarating fight, then they both got thoroughly drunk.

It would be uncertain when they’d meet again after today.

…

Three days later.

In the morning.

The ten strongest young disciples of the Qingyang Sword Sect gathered before the Qingyang Great Hall.

Sect Leader Jiang Qitian and the five Elders were there to see them off.

“Where’s the Holy Son?”

Sect Leader Jiang Qitian noted with displeasure.

Xiao Yang actually dared to be late?

“Don’t you go get the Holy Son?”

The Law Enforcement Elder ordered a disciple nearby.

The disciple was about to leave.

“No need to invite me, I’m here,”

came Xiao Yang’s voice.

Everyone looked up and saw Xiao Yang soar towards them on his flying sword.

He landed gracefully and waved his right hand to retract his sword.

“Everyone’s here, let’s head out!”

the Law Enforcement Elder said.

“Wait a minute!”

Jiang Qitian suddenly interrupted.

Everyone turned to look at Jiang Qitian.

“There’s someone still missing!”

Jiang Qitian stated indifferently.

“What?”

The crowd gasped in surprise. Someone else was coming?

Xiao Yang was also a bit caught off guard.

The participants for the Kibiji competition had already been decided, hadn’t they? What could possibly be happening?

Soon, two figures appeared, flying on their swords into view.

“This…”

When Xiao Yang recognized the newcomers, he couldn’t believe his eyes.

It was none other than little junior sister Jiang Ting and Qin Fei!

Qin Fei seemed to have recovered somewhat; otherwise, there was no way he could use the Sword Controlling Technique.

Jiang Ting’s cheeks were still red and swollen, and her eyes were puffy.

When she saw Xiao Yang, her expression shifted to one of rage.

Xiao Yang just pretended not to see.

Qin Fei followed Jiang Ting closely, his eyes coldly fixed on Xiao Yang, with a hint of smugness on his face.

When everyone glanced at Qin Fei, they couldn’t help but furtively scan his lower half.

Because of his recent ‘accident,’ he moved his legs like a crab, making it hard for Xiao Yang not to laugh.

“Sect Leader, you…”

The Law Enforcement Elder was equally taken aback.

“What’s this? Bringing a couple more people, does Lei Shidi have an issue with it?”

Jiang Qitian smirked slightly, his tone calm yet carrying a natural authority that brooked no dissent.

The prestigious Sect Leader, actually playing favorites in public?

Everyone stared at Jiang Qitian in shock.