My Master Gave You a Way Out—You'd Better Take It!

Ji Yaoyue carried herself with lofty pride, exuding the aloof grace of an icy fairy untouched by the dust of the mortal world.

Her words and actions embodied the word "aloof" to the fullest!

Yet everyone in Vast Hall wore strange expressions...

Wasn't this demand far too excessive?

Still, seeing the domineering confidence in Ji Yaoyue's eyes, they could not help believing her a little more...

Everyone's curiosity was abruptly stirred.

Dai Tao, Situ Yulong, and the others even let out dark, gleeful chuckles.

If Chen Xuan truly did as she said, he would truly have been trampled into the dust!

But!

If Chen Xuan dared refuse, he would likely have an awful, awful time on Jade Maiden Peak in the future...

After all, what use was a crippled Saint Son? He was less valuable than a Servant Disciple!

Elder Tian Xing, Du Meng, Niu Ben, Shi Lei, and the others were all furious, because Ji Yaoyue's demand was far too humiliating...

Still, none of them spoke.

Some matters had to be decided by Chen Xuan himself in the end.

Ji Wushuang's features twisted slightly as a frenzied roar rang out in his heart. Why should he be rewarded? Damn it! That trash Chen Xuan isn't worthy of being whipped by you! Other than me, no one is worthy!!!

Yet Chen Xuan, under everyone's gaze, merely gave an amused smile!

The corners of his lips curled upward as he mockingly asked, "My dear Master, you can eat more food, but don't speak nonsense! Your illness is quite serious, isn't it?"

"Hm?"

Ji Yaoyue furrowed her delicate brows, anger surfacing on her snowy face.

She directly raised her voice and said coldly, "Rebellious disciple, think carefully before answering! Your master has given you a way out—you'd better take it!"

Her tone was brimming with menace!

It was practically an ultimatum!

Yet Chen Xuan merely smiled disdainfully and said blandly, "I refuse. What can you do to me?"

"You!!!"

Ji Yaoyue flew into a rage on the spot, the aura of the Transformation Spirit Stage faintly emanating from her body as she stood on the brink of eruption.

She had thought Chen Xuan was madly infatuated with her, so her demand had not been excessive at all...

Perhaps this rebellious disciple had even longed for it in his heart!

Who would have thought that he would put on airs instead?

At that moment, Elder Tian Xing promptly stepped forward and blocked Chen Xuan.

"What? Ji Yaoyue, when threats fail, do you intend to resort to force? Don't forget that Chen Xuan is still the sect's Saint Son, not someone you can casually beat, scold, and humiliate!"

"Hmph!"

Ji Yaoyue snorted coldly, rendered speechless by the rebuke.

"Enough! Stop arguing. Today's Saintess Celebration is the real matter at hand!"

Li Yinglian, seated at the head of the hall, spoke slowly.

Thus, everyone returned to their respective places, and the Saintess Celebration continued.

After a series of cumbersome rites, Liu Ruyan became the Saintess of the Vast Sword Sect under everyone's witness!

She stood radiant and graceful, like a white lotus blooming in an age of prosperity, too pure for anyone to profane.

Ji Wushuang was as handsome as jade, standing at Liu Ruyan's side like a noble young master in a sullied world.

The two were a match made in heaven!

At this moment, Li Yinglian said with a smile, "Wushuang was gravely injured in a sneak attack by villains. Fortunately, with his peerless talent, he obtained Immortal Source Fortune and raised his Seventh Grade Golden Core to the ninth grade in one stroke. This is a great joy for our Vast Sword Sect. With Ruyan becoming the sect's Saintess, this is our second great joy."

"Since double blessings have arrived, rewards must naturally be bestowed!"

"Whoosh!"

With a flick of his hand, Li Yinglian took two jade tomes, one gold and one silver, from his Storage Ring and handed them to Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan.

"These two jade tomes record the Vast Sword Sect's only Divine Power-grade secret art—Dual Swords Combination! Refine the jade tomes and study them well. Strive to shine brilliantly at the Apprentice Ceremony!"

"Thank you for Sect Master's reward!"

"Thank you, Sect Master..."

After Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan received the jade tomes, they exchanged a glance and began refining them in full view of everyone.

Very soon, the jade tomes were refined and slipped into their bodies.

"Buzz, buzz, buzz..."

Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan both erupted with sweeping sword light, as though they were comprehending Dual Swords Combination.

Very soon.

Under the astonished and envious gazes of everyone in the hall, the two pressed their palms together in perfect mutual understanding. Immediately, a terrifying sword aura erupted above each of their heads.

One was resplendent like a golden sun!

One was frigid like a cold moon!

The two sword auras rapidly intertwined and slowly transformed, while a palpitating Sword Intent faintly surged...

Elder Qingxu clapped excitedly and praised, "Worthy indeed of being the Saint Son and Saintess of our Vast Sword Sect! They have grasped the true essence of the Divine Power so quickly! Tsk, tsk... such overflowing talent!"

His words undoubtedly represented the feelings of everyone present.

Even Dugu Xie and the others from the Nine Sects Thirteen Schools revealed solemn and admiring expressions.

Seeing this scene, Ji Yaoyue became spirited again.

She said proudly, "My disciple Wushuang possesses heaven-defying talent and the Appearance of Becoming Immortal! Even before Chen Xuan became a cripple, he was far inferior to him! And now... one is in the clouds while the other is in a dung pit. They are even less comparable!"

"Hahaha!..."

Situ Yulong, Dai Tao, and the others deliberately burst into laughter.

At that moment, Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan exchanged a glance.

Together, they let out a long howl. "Divine Power Sword Art—Dual Swords Combination!!!"

The two kept their palms pressed together as they rapidly spun in place, while the two terrifying sword auras, one gold and one silver, swiftly fused together...

Everyone widened their eyes and held their breath, waiting to witness the terror of this Divine Power art.

Chen Xuan narrowed his eyes, and a flicker of sword shadow flashed between his brows.

Sword Heart, activate!

He was no saintly man or virtuous woman. How could he possibly watch that adulterous pair show off before him without doing anything?

How could that be possible?

Thus, Chen Xuan used the most direct and domineering method—Sword Heart forcibly intervened!

Boom!

A deafening explosion rang out, and the two terrifying sword auras that had been fusing instantly ran wild.

"Ah! Ah!..."

Ji Wushuang and Liu Ruyan both screamed. Their bodies were covered in wounds as they were blasted into a miserable state!

What humiliated them even more was that their legs inexplicably went weak, and they directly knelt before Chen Xuan?

This was truly a grand display gone wrong, making them look like complete fools!

An uproar broke out within Vast Hall.

Many people stood dumbfounded, staring at this scene in shock.

Du Meng directly burst into pig-like squeals of laughter...

Meanwhile, Chen Xuan remained seated boldly upon the Saint Son Throne, unmoving as a mountain.

Looking down at them, he said awkwardly, "Ji Wushuang, Liu Ruyan. It isn't New Year or any festival right now... why are you kneeling to me? Don't tell me you want a red packet? This is too sudden. I didn't prepare anything at all?"

"Damn it!..."

Ji Wushuang was so furious that his vision went dark, and he nearly toppled headfirst onto the ground.

It was too humiliating!

Liu Ruyan was furious as well, her spectacular chest heaving like storm-tossed waves.

Her eyes nearly spat fire!

Yet their kneeling had nothing to do with Chen Xuan... it had been caused by the failure of their Dual Swords Combination.

Even if they wanted to lose their tempers, they could not find an excuse!

Soon after, the two rose to their feet in utter disarray, their bodies covered in blood and looking exceptionally miserable...

"Enough! Today's Saintess Celebration ends here!"

Li Yinglian could no longer bear to watch. After making the announcement, he vanished into the air.

The elders and disciples departed one after another, murmuring among themselves.

Protected by Red Beard Elder and the others, Chen Xuan also left with Elder Tian Xing, Niu Ben, and the rest, chatting and laughing.

Within Vast Hall, Ji Wushuang's body trembled with rage!

He glared viciously at Chen Xuan's retreating back, roaring inwardly, Extraterrestrial Great Heart Demon, I want this beast to suffer a fate worse than death! Help me... now! Immediately! This instant!!! Ahhh...