Mind Your Own Business and Don't Meddle

With that rebuke, Duobao, Chi Jingzi, and Taiyi all descended from the air.

"Greetings, Senior Disciple Brother!!"

"Senior Disciple Brother, they're too..."

Duobao landed ready to lodge a complaint, but Xian Junyu cut him off directly.

"Shut up! Did I ask you? As the Second Senior Disciple Brother of the Jie Sect, leading junior brothers and sisters into a brawl—is this how you act as Second Senior Disciple Brother? Utter nonsense!"

"But Senior Disciple Brother, it was clearly them... Yes, Junior Brother knows his mistake..." Duobao tried to explain.

Yet seeing the warning in Senior Disciple Brother's eyes, he swallowed his words mid-explanation and admitted fault directly.

Seeing Duobao stop talking, Xian Junyu was somewhat satisfied.

Noticing that Chi Jingzi and Taiyi were both battered while Duobao was completely unharmed, he felt a mix of irritation and slight approval.

Being able to suppress two of Mount Kunlun's Twelve Golden Immortals showed Duobao's cultivation was quite impressive; Duobao's skill had always surpassed theirs, and if he'd still taken a beating, that would have been a true disgrace.

After glancing at the members of both sects, Xian Junyu continued:

"A few quarrels now and then are one thing, but today you've gathered here to throw hands—do you have any regard for the Saints?!"

"If you think your cultivation is sufficient, feel free to come spar with me anytime. No need to act so high and mighty here. Remember, this is a Saint's Dojo, not a place for your nonsense!"

This reprimand was aimed at them, but carried an underlying meaning.

The implication was that everyone was a disciple of a Saint, so there was no need to pretend one was nobler than another. If anyone thought they were tough, they could come test themselves against him anytime—and see if he didn't beat them down.

Chastised by Xian Junyu, everyone hung their heads in silence.

If it had been anyone else, they might have dared to retort, but with Xian Junyu, it was best to let it go.

Not only was his cultivation formidable, but he was also highly favored by the three Saints. Going against him would be asking for trouble.

Just then, Nan Ji arrived, walking forward slowly.

"Nan Ji greets Senior Disciple Brother!"

He said nothing more, simply offering a brief greeting.

"Junior Disciple Brother Nan Ji, you've come at just the right time. How do you think this matter should be resolved?" Xian Junyu said flatly.

Nan Ji couldn't possibly have been unaware of what was happening here. Knowing but staying out of sight was clearly an attempt to avoid the issue.

But since things had reached this point, how could he keep dodging? Xian Junyu directly passed the problem to Nan Ji, waiting to see how this Senior Disciple Brother of the Chan Sect would handle it.

"This matter is entirely in Senior Disciple Brother's hands. Junior Brother will follow your lead!"

Nan Ji kicked the problem back.

He hadn't wanted to get involved in the first place. How to resolve it wasn't his concern—let the First Disciple of Mount Kunlun deal with it. Whatever happened, happened!

If he blamed the Chan Sect disciples, they'd be dissatisfied; if he blamed the Jie Sect disciples, they'd be resentful. Who wanted to handle this mess?

"Since you're leaving it to me, how about we end this here?" Xian Junyu said, looking at Nan Ji.

Nan Ji wore an expression that said, "Decide as you wish, just don't ask me."

Seeing this, Xian Junyu cursed inwardly—what a sly fox.

But on second thought, it seemed he was the best one to handle it, given that he had some sway among the Three Teachings of Mount Kunlun.

Just as he was about to smooth things over, two beaten Inner Sect Disciples of the Jie Sect jumped forward.

"No, Senior Disciple Brother, you can't let them off so easily!"

"That's right, Senior Disciple Brother, absolutely not! They looked down on our Jie Sect, spoke rudely, and struck first—we can't just let this slide!"

Hearing this, Chi Jingzi haughtily turned his head away.

He had said, "The Jie Sect is nothing but a bunch of feathered beasts, unworthy of being on Mount Kunlun," and he had indeed thrown the first punch. There was nothing to explain.

As for Taiyi, while he also looked down on these spirits, he hadn't said it outright, merely helping his senior brother deal with Duobao.

He maintained a completely indifferent stance.

But Xian Junyu's face darkened completely. He knew the Inner Sect Disciples had been wronged, but now wasn't the time for a conflict.

Knowing something was one thing; saying it aloud was another. It put him in a difficult position.

These two were practically useless teammates!

At this point, Nan Ji knew he had to speak up. Who knew if Xian Junyu might act on behalf of the Jie Sect disciples?

"Senior Disciple Brother, Junior Disciple Brother Chi Jingzi spoke out of turn. I will report this to my master for handling!"

Reporting it to Second Martial Uncle Yuanshi for handling was clearly a move to prevent Xian Junyu from disciplining Chi Jingzi himself!

Would Second Martial Uncle deal with his Twelve Immortals? Absolutely not. He'd be more likely to applaud than punish Chi Jingzi.

But since the Saint had been invoked, Xian Junyu couldn't say much.

"The affairs of the Chan Sect disciples are none of my concern as a Jie Sect disciple. Let Uncle-Master Yuanshi handle his own!"

With that, Xian Junyu turned to the two Inner Sect Disciples and said, "I can't control what the Chan Sect disciples do, nor do I have the right to—but the Jie Sect disciples? Those I can manage!"

"You two stirred up conflict between our sects and even made a ruckus on a Saint's immortal mountain. If I don't punish you, heaven's principles won't stand for it!"

With that, Xian Junyu flicked his wrist, and two streams of Immortal Power shot out, instantly sending the pair flying.

"Bam! Bam!"

"Pfft! Pfft!"

They smashed through a massive boulder, spat blood, and promptly fell unconscious.

Seeing this, the disciples of both sects widened their eyes. He struck without hesitation—this Senior Disciple Brother Xian Junyu was utterly unyielding.

Chi Jingzi, witnessing the scene, grew flustered. He couldn't withstand an attack from a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal; those two's fate would likely be his own.

At that moment, he truly feared Senior Disciple Brother Xian Junyu might turn on him.

Yet Xian Junyu didn't spare a glance at the Chan Sect disciples. Instead, he addressed the Jie Sect disciples:

"This time, it's just a light punishment. Next time, it won't be so simple!"

"I hope this is the first and last time. Of course, we don't start trouble, but we don't shy from it either. If anyone speaks rudely again, come find me—I'll tear their mouth apart myself!"

His junior brothers and sisters had been wronged—how could he not know? While disciplining his own, these words also served as a warning to the Chan Sect disciples.

Mind your own Chan Sect affairs. Don't stretch your hands so far, and stop meddling. Next time, don't blame him for bullying the weak.

This time, he could let it slide, but next time was another story.

"Yes, Senior Disciple Brother!!!"

The Jie Sect disciples all bowed in obedience. It was enough that their senior brother would back them up—even if it was only for next time.

As for the Chan Sect disciples, they furrowed their brows at his words, silently resolving to avoid provoking Xian Junyu in the future.

Better to spare themselves the trouble of him storming their doorstep.

"Got it? Then get lost. Don't go out if you've got nothing to do, so you don't get in people's way. All of you, scram back and cultivate!"

As Xian Junyu's words fell, the Inner Sect Disciples carried off the two unconscious ones and left, leaving only Duobao and the Four Personal Disciples.

Stung by his sarcasm, the Chan Sect disciples stood awkwardly rooted to the spot, unsure whether to leave or stay.