Chapter 413 - 394: What a Peerless Beauty

Chapter 413: Chapter 394: What a Peerless Beauty

A tide of feverish thought began to spread silently through the dead-quiet crowd.

’Is this the sect’s way of intimidating us? No! This is a showcase of the sect’s benefits!’

’Miss Su and this wimpy-looking senior brother must be putting on a demonstration for us! Otherwise, how could those audacious fools who dared to touch the fierce creatures still be unharmed?’

’According to the rules of any ordinary cultivation sect, such a disrespectful act of offending heavenly might would, at the very least, get their Cultivation crippled and have them expelled from the sect, if not killed on the spot! But they’re completely unscathed!’

’What does this mean? It means that everything is under the control of the sect elders! This is nothing more than a test of our Dao hearts!’

’And look at their tyrannical power to restrain such legendary beasts and a Core Formation Stage resentful spirit! This not only prevents the creatures from leaving the mountain to wreak havoc but also allows them to be used to aid the disciples’ Cultivation! Such a monumental ability, what a grand gesture! What a brilliant way to command their forces!’

In the crowd, countless pairs of eyes focused on Wang Xiedi, their gazes filled with envy and jealousy.

’Most importantly, this wimpy-looking senior brother doesn’t seem strong at all. On what grounds is *he* able to command these two peerless, fierce creatures?!’

’This must mean the sect doesn’t care about your background at all, only about karmic opportunity! If even a seemingly unremarkable disciple like him can have such a heaven-sent fortuitous encounter, then if I could join this sect... wouldn’t I be able to rise through the ranks and achieve great things?!’

’If I’d been tricked into coming up the mountain earlier, wouldn’t I be the one looking all majestic and powerful, commanding these fierce beasts and resentful spirits right now?!’

’As for the "forced marriage" Miss Su just mentioned...’

’Marrying a monster... It’s true that it sounds a bit terrifying at first. Sharing a bed every night, waking up to a green-faced, fanged monster... It really does send a chill down your spine.’

’But... but in the Cultivation Realm, the strong are revered, and one’s life is always on the line! For weaklings like us, if we could have such a powerful "Dao partner" to protect our path and guard us day and night, wouldn’t that be like having an extra life?’

’Although... this Dao partner’s appearance is a bit... unique, and it would feel a little awkward... but a great man never has to worry about finding a wife! Once my Cultivation is accomplished, what’s stopping me from finding a few beautiful confidantes? Compared to the Longevity Dao and one’s own life, mere physical appearance is not even worth mentioning!’

In an instant, the crowd’s gazes toward Su Ling’er and Wang Xiedi transformed from initial terror to complete reverence, longing, and fanaticism.

Compared to the Guixi Sect’s deluxe package of "beast + resentful spirit" right off the bat, those small, backwater sects they had originally wanted to join were... like dust and mud, completely unworthy of mention!

Meanwhile, confusion and shock intertwined in the hearts of the undercover agents from the righteous path.

’Logically, we righteous path Cultivators always avoid these kinds of yin, baleful, and strange things like the plague. We fear the yin energy will corrode our Dao Foundation and eat away at our sanity. But this Guixi Sect... not only do they control them with ease, but judging by that disciple’s appearance, he seems completely unaffected. Could it be... they truly possess a Secret Technique to neutralize the backlash from yin energy?’

’Or is the Guixi Sect simply a demonic sect through and through? But... they haven’t killed any of these new recruits, and they even tolerated mortals touching the creatures. This style of operation is completely different from the cruel and bloodthirsty ways of the demonic path, which treats mortals as nothing but food. I can’t quite figure them out.’

As for the undercover agents from the demonic path, they were completely baffled by the Guixi Sect’s actions. Their entire worldview had been struck by an unprecedented shock.

’And, this, this... this Guixi Sect couldn’t actually be a righteous sect, could it?!’

’Those mortals just touched them! If this were our demonic sect, an act like that would have gotten their souls ripped out and refined, their bodies turned to pools of blood with not even a bone fragment left! But they just got yelled at a bit and that was it? Aren’t they a little too kind-hearted? Are they running a charity here?’

’But their methods for controlling resentful spirits and cultivating demonic plants are clearly extremely advanced techniques from the demonic path... It’s too strange. Could they be both righteous and demonic? Or maybe they lean more toward being a neutral sect?!’

But regardless, a consensus was reached in the minds of all the undercover agents: the Guixi Sect’s foundation was unfathomably deep, and its future was limitless!

’Sigh! This evil sect restriction is truly hindering my path to immortality! If I weren’t bound by this damn XXXX, I would abandon the darkness and embrace the light right now!’

’Besides, while I’m not top-tier in my original sect, I’m more than a match for this group of tricked Pseudo Spirit Root holders! If I could enter this sect, how could I possibly fail to achieve the Great Dao?!’

’Compared to the Guixi Sect, what the hell is our original sect? It’s like lighting a candle in a latrine—just looking for shit! I wish I could kneel down right now, call them ’Senior,’ and beg them to take me with them to cultivate and soar!’

Su Ling’er slowly turned around, ready to see the results of her efforts.

As a result, what she saw was—

Over three hundred pairs of blazing eyes, all shimmering with either fanaticism or adoration.

Before she could even react, she was drowned in a flood of praise.

A young man who had previously wanted to join the [Wind Sword Sect] shouted, his face flushed with excitement, "Miss Su is right! Miss Su is absolutely right! The Dao is ruthless, and the strong are revered! We are but mere mortals. Without the spur of such thunderous methods, how could we ever break through our worldly confusion and witness the true bearing of immortals!"

"Yes!" another girl, who had wanted to go to the Hundred Herbs Hall, chimed in, tears glistening in her eyes. "Miss Su may seem cold, but her intentions are noble! She’s using this method to tell us that the path of cultivation is cruel, and only the strong can survive! To be able to join your esteemed sect and hear such golden words of wisdom is a blessing of three lifetimes for us!"

The undercover agents from the righteous path also bowed deeply, their faces filled with admiration.

"Miss Su, your righteousness is profound! Controlling beasts and suppressing resentful spirits—while such methods may seem tyrannical, they are in fact a way to keep unstable, fierce creatures firmly under the sect’s control, preventing them from bringing disaster to the common people! This is the mark of a truly great sect that has the welfare of the world at heart!"

"Exactly! And Miss Su’s statement about not accepting the weak-willed was truly enlightening! We righteous Cultivators are supposed to have the resolve to slay demons and exorcise evil! If we feel fear at the mere sight of malevolent beings, how can we even speak of upholding justice? Miss Su’s actions are meant to temper our Dao hearts!"

The group of demonic path agents were even more direct.

"Miss Su is fucking awesome! This is how we Cultivators should be! The strong deserve to have everything! All that bullshit about benevolence and morality—can you eat that? Can it get you a Core Formation Stage resentful spirit as a Guardian? No!"

"’All things are but resources!’ Those words speak directly to my soul! It’s so much better than those hypocrites who preach compassion while being utterly depraved in secret! I would go through fire and water for the Guixi Sect!"

Getting worked up, he even took a step forward, pointed at the Alien and Gaye next to Wang Xiedi, and roared, spraying spittle everywhere:

"It’s just being forced into a marriage with a monster! What’s there to be afraid of? Let me do it!"

His words stunned the entire crowd.

Everyone stared at the ruthless man who had volunteered to be "married" to the monster, their faces etched with astonishment.

"Dude, you have no power to speak of. Aren’t you getting a little ahead of yourself?!" someone next to him couldn’t help but retort.

Another person, unable to contain his excitement, also shouted, "Miss Su, look at me! I’ve loved female ghosts my whole life! Please, you must bestow several female ghosts upon me for marriage! The more the merrier!"

"Get in line!" someone else jumped out. "Miss Su, I’m not picky! Female ghosts, demon beasts, it’s all good! Even ones that look like bugs or have no discernible shape are fine! I’m not a picky eater! Miss Su! Dare I ask if there are any other single, unmarried ’beauties’ in the Spirit Beast Garden? I think I have great stamina... I can satisfy several of them!!"

"Such peerless beauties! Truly, ’a beauty that should only exist in the heavens, rarely seen in the mortal world!’ So lovely it inspires pity! I can’t even walk straight after seeing them! I’m so envious of this senior brother!" Although this person had been too scared to move just moments ago, after observing them up close and realizing there was no danger—and further considering what a powerful protective tool they were—his courage had grown.

Su Ling’er: "..."

The aloof expression on Su Ling’er’s face instantly developed a crack, then two, then three... until it finally turned to stone.

’What?! Aren’t you guys scared?! ’True bearing of immortals?’ That thing could chew your head off like a piece of fruit in one bite, can’t you see that?! ’Golden words of wisdom?’ I was calling you all useless trash!’

’Welfare of the world?’ ’Temper your Dao hearts?’ Don’t you think they could bite you at any moment?! Okay, fine, they haven’t bitten anyone *yet*, but that’s because my junior brother is controlling them! If he stops, you’ll all become an all-you-can-eat buffet! Can’t you have some basic awareness for your own safety?!’

’And you guys! You want me to force you into a marriage? You want to go find single ’beauties’ in the Spirit Beast Garden? Are those ’beauties’?! You can even accept marrying monsters?! Has your standard for a partner really become this desperate?! Wake up! That’s not a ’Dao partner,’ it’s a ’dinner date’—it gets dinner, and you’re the main course! You... you all don’t have the same unique fetish as junior brother Wang Xiedi, do you?!’

Su Ling’er took a deep breath, forcefully suppressed the urge to retort, and then replied with great majesty, "A forced marriage?"

"Is such a celestial opportunity something you can obtain just by wanting it?"

She extended a jade-like finger and pointed at the utterly bewildered Wang Xiedi. "The reason our junior brother was able to receive this ’heaven-sent match’ is that he made an outstanding contribution to the sect. Only then was he personally rewarded by our senior brother with these two... beauties to accompany him!"

When she said the word "beauties," she practically spat it out through gritted teeth.

"Huh?" Hearing this, Wang Xiedi was completely stunned.

’Outstanding contribution? What great contribution have I made to the sect? How come I don’t know about it? The only thing I can think of that might count as a contribution was being swung around like a sword by Senior Brother. Does that count? Senior Sister, are you mistaken?’

However, the crowd nodded in deep agreement.

"So that’s how it is! As expected, to obtain such a powerful Dao partner for protection, one must make a major contribution to the Guixi Sect!"

"I knew it! How could such a huge benefit be available to everyone!"

Someone immediately seized the opportunity and asked, his face full of anticipation, "May I ask, Miss Su! What level of achievement do we need to reach for it to be considered a major contribution?"