Chapter 38, Overwhelming the Outer Door

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Chapter 38: Chapter 38, Overwhelming the Outer Door Bai Jin is now wielding the Qing Xiao Sword, and only at the realm of Taiyi Golden Immortal can he truly unleash some of the power of the four Heavenly Swords. With each stroke, Heaven and Earth are locked in place, as if the heavens themselves launch a deadly strike. Everything around him at this moment transforms into a Divine Sword, all pointing remotely at Ling Ya Immortal. Boom~ The Qing Xiao Sword stabs onto the Dual Swords of Ling Ya Immortal, shredding the entangled Sword Qi vortex instantly, and his Dual Swords are repelled in an instant, throwing him off balance and leaving him wide open. Just as Ling Ya Immortal stabilizes himself, the Qing Xiao Sword has already stopped at his forehead, the sharp Sword Qi ebbing and flowing, making him not dare to move an inch, his body drenched in cold sweat. Stammering, Ling Ya Immortal said, "Master... Master Brother, spare my life~" With a smack, the Qing Xiao Sword slapped down on Ling Ya Immortal’s shoulder, followed by the sound of bone cracking. With a scream, Ling Ya Immortal plummeted like a meteor, crashing into the edge of the pond and creating a deep pit. With a gesture from Bai Jin’s hand, the Qing Xiao Sword shot downwards, transforming into a streak of Green Light and entering the sleeve of Bai Jin. "Ling Ya~" "Junior Brother Ling Ya~" Qiu Shouxian and Long-Eared Ding Guang Immortal hurried forward to pull Ling Ya Immortal out of the pit, his shoulder collapsed and his breath unstable. "Junior Brother, we are all fellow disciples, don’t you think you were a bit too harsh with your attack?" A distant voice echoed through the sky. Qiu Shouxian, Long-Eared Ding Guang Immortal, and the rest of the Outer Disciples all looked up to the sky, bowed respectfully, and excitedly said, "We pay respects to the First Disciple!" Duobao Taoist arrived step by step, treading upon the void, standing suspended in the air. Bai Jin also bowed, smiling as he said, "Greetings to my Senior Brother!" Duobao Taoist returned the bow and said, "Greetings Junior Brother, you’ve gained favor from Nuwa Niangniang and seem to have grown much bolder!" Bai Jin stood up straight and smiled lightly, "Senior Brother, you know me well. I’ve always been lax by nature, preferring not to meddle with these messy affairs. But since Master entrusted me with the role of the Outer Door Leader, I must naturally take on the responsibilities that come with it." Duobao nodded, his face expressionless as he spoke, "Should Master hear of such responsibility from you, he would certainly be pleased. But, to strike a fellow disciple, isn’t that going overboard?" Bai Jin’s expression darkened as he asked directly, "Where are we, Senior Brother?" "Mirror Lake." "Who named it?" "Naturally, it was Master." "When Master named this lake Mirror Lake, he hoped that we, his disciples, would have hearts clear as mirrors. Mirror Lake, akin to a Quiet Self Lake, was meant to be a place bestowed by our Master for quiet cultivation and introspection, holding his expectation for us to flourish. Yet what have they done? They made a noisy disturbance at Mirror Lake, barbecuing, drinking, indulging in vice and folly, utterly lacking the demeanor of cultivators. Isn’t this an insult to the deep affection and expectations of our Master towards his disciples? Shouldn’t they be punished? Severely punished?!" Duobao Taoist opened his mouth but was filled with speechlessness; since when did Mirror Lake become Quiet Self Lake? Shaking his head, he said, "Junior Brother is eloquent, but you seem to be twisting Master’s intentions." Atop Taiching Peak, Tongtian also wore a peculiar expression; did I really have such a thought? Perhaps, perhaps not? Primordial spoke approvingly, "Tongtian, you chose a good name for the lake." Smiling wistfully, Tongtian said, "It was an impulsive move at the time, but only Bai Jin has truly understood my intent!" Primordially, with displeasure said, "What a pity that your other disciples have let down the depth of your intent." Tongtian began to speak, "From today onwards, Mirror Lake shall revert to its original name, Lake of Tranquility, a place for tranquil cultivation. All unruly disciples are to be sealed off from their cultivation for ten years to meditate and nurture their nature." The grand voice echoed over the skies of Upper Pure Peak. Qiu Shouxian and Long-Eared Light-fixing Immortal, along with the other Outer Disciples, bowed in fear and respectfully said, "Your disciples are willing to accept the punishment." Streams of green light, like rainfall, sprinkled from above, precisely landing into the bodies of the disciples who had been drinking and feasting earlier. Their cultivation was completely locked away, and all the disciples felt a heaviness upon them as if Heaven and Earth had solidified, and it was extremely uncomfortable. Duobao Taoist opened his mouth but had nothing to say in response; if the Master had spoken, then even if Mirror Lake was not Lake of Tranquility before, it would be henceforth. Duobao said leisurely, "Junior brother, you’ve done well." Bai Jin replied with a smile, "Thank you for the compliment, senior brother." Duobao turned and flew towards the rear mountain. Bai Jin surveyed the frightened disciples whose cultivations were sealed and spoke authoritatively, "If you wish to follow the lead of the Eldest Senior Brother in cultivation, then I’ll not bother with you; but understand that my unwillingness to intervene does not mean I cannot. Should you dare to misbehave, you will all be met with the sect rules." Having their cultivations sealed and under the intimidation of Bai Jin, one after another, the disciples’ hearts wavered, and in fear, they bowed, saying, "We thank Eldest Senior Brother for your guidance. We dare not offend again." Bai Jin spoke sternly, "All of you, sit down and recite the scriptures of the Yellow Court quietly." "Yes!" The Outer Disciples obediently sat down cross-legged on the ground. Shi Ji glanced at Bai Jin with a hint of amusement and transmitted a message, "Senior brother, you were quite imposing just now." Bai Jin said loudly, "Shi Ji!" Shi Ji, taken aback, quickly stood up and respectfully said, "Senior brother~" Bai Jin instructed, "You will lead them in reciting the scriptures." "Yes!" Shi Ji replied reluctantly. Bai Jin floated up, glided through the mist, and landed on a cliff halfway up the mountain, casually lying on a clean rock. The sound of clear recitation reached his ears, and in a short while, he felt drowsy. A figure walked out from nearby, lifted the hem of the skirt, and sat next to Bai Jin, saying with a smile, "Junior brother, this time you’ve really angered Eldest Senior Brother." Bai Jin opened his eyes, turned over to sit up, and sat beside Holy Mother Wudang, said helplessly, "Senior sister, I didn’t want it to be like this either! I also yearn for brotherly respect and camaraderie, to laugh and be part of one big family. However, within a sect, there needs to be someone who plays the villain. If Eldest Senior Brother wishes to be the benevolent one, treating them with leniency and love, then I can only assume the role of the villain, constantly disciplining them from the side. Otherwise, Master’s good reputation might be ruined by them. Excessive liberty leads to indulgence, and indulgence is the beginning of all evils. Senior sister, you have seen what Upper Pure Peak has become these days?" Holy Mother Wudang nodded, speaking gently, "Junior brother, you have done the right thing." Bai Jin turned to look at Holy Mother Wudang with expectancy, "Senior sister, why don’t you become this ’villain’? I’m afraid if I keep this up, one day I’ll be beaten to death by Eldest Senior Brother." Holy Mother Wudang chuckled, replying with a laugh, "When has Eldest Senior Brother been as brutal as you say?" Bai Jin nodded repeatedly, with a hint of fear saying, "Senior sister, you have no idea. Just now, the way Eldest Senior Brother looked at me was so fierce, as if he wanted to eat me alive. Please save me, senior sister!" Holy Mother Wudang laughed and said, "Junior brother, do you really find your senior sister so disagreeable?" Bai Jin blurted out immediately, "Not at all! Senior sister is ethereal and flawless, a vision of purity and beauty, with a face that rivals the moon. You possess both elegance and grace, with beauty inside and out, brushing the clouds and gracing the moon, the epitome of perfection..." Holy Mother Wudang’s face showed a smile that came from the heart, softly saying, "Since junior brother sees senior sister as so perfect, how could I let you down by undertaking such a disliked role?"

Chapter 38, Overwhelming the Outer Door

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