C15 Mission of the Sect!
Ye Ning glanced at Chen Qingwei and couldn't help but shake his head.
He mused to himself in surprise:
"This girl, why has she suddenly gotten so serious?"
It was well-known that she typically lacked a competitive spirit.
This wasn't just his personal insight; it was how she was written in the original story.
Yet today, she was behaving completely out of character.
Normally, if she were motivated and competitive, understanding the need for progress, it would be a positive development.
But at this crucial juncture, things were a bit more complicated.
Her rival was none other than Chiang Yun.
"This could be problematic."
For Ye Ning, the priority was stability!
Only by preserving the unique personalities of his junior sisters and sowing a seed of trust in their hearts could he hope to alter his own destiny.
But now, things had taken a turn; the two girls were openly irritated with each other.
Chen Qingwei, in particular, didn't just seem annoyed—she looked ready to devour someone.
This was definitely not a good sign!
If Chen Qingwei formed a negative opinion of him because of Chiang Yun, what then?
No, he needed to intervene, to smooth things over immediately.
So, Ye Ning quickly offered consolation:
"Chiang Yun, you did indeed win the competition just now."
He started by giving Chiang Yun a figurative sweetener.
"But Senior Sister Qingwei wasn't being unfair."
"She was imparting a lesson."
Chiang Yun: "..."
She hit me and claims it was a lesson?
But since Senior Brother Ye Ning put it that way, she decided to hear him out.
Chen Qingwei was also taken aback.
Imparting a lesson?
She had no intention of teaching this wild girl any lesson!
She admitted to herself that she had just been in a petty mood.
So what? What could Senior Brother do about it?
However, upon seeing Senior Brother's expression, Chen Qingwei refrained from acting petulant.
Even his gentle smile was enough to tug at her heartstrings.
The thought of possibly having to kill Senior Brother Ye Ning in the future made her wish she could sever her own hands.
Ye Ning was oblivious to Chen Qingwei's inner turmoil.
He went on: "Junior Sister Yun, you must understand that within the sect, a Senior Sister might restrain her power during a fight to help you."
"But in the current state of the world, where is there peace?"
"Especially now, with the evil sects causing more and more chaos."
"These sects won't reason with you."
"Do you grasp what I'm trying to say?"
This time, Chiang Yun got it.
She nodded, smiling:
"I see. Senior Sister is showing me that the world isn't absolutely fair and that deception is a part of warfare."
"Exactly!"
Ye Ning smiled.
Damn, being a psychological counselor sure isn't easy.
One girl is the daughter of an Immortal World heavyweight, and the other carries the bloodline of a War God.
These two are destined to be powerhouses in this world.
He may be the Eldest Senior Brother now, but the future was uncertain.
He had to be both prudent and accommodating—no easy feat.
Luckily, he was incredibly adept, having managed to stabilize the emotions of both women.
Ye Ning silently congratulated himself.
But just then, a figure came rushing over.
"Eldest Senior Brother, there's trouble!"
Ah, just as things seemed to be going smoothly, trouble had to arise.
Ye Ning dusted off his clothes and said with composure:
"What's the matter? Take your time and explain. I've got it under control."
After some thought, I realized that statement was a bit too grandiose. Planting a flag for oneself can be counterproductive.
"Hmm, and there are the elders from the Irontalons."
"Senior Brother, we've received a challenge."
A challenge?
Chen Qingwei's eyebrows shot up in an instant!
Someone else is after my Eldest Senior Brother!
Is Eldest Senior Brother even in a condition to fight?
Yet, Ye Ning showed no sign of surprise.
After all, this scenario was part of the original story.
The challenger was a disciple from the Swiftglades.
This Swiftglades disciple was poised and remarkable.
But he wasn't the Eldest Senior Brother of the Swiftglades; he was just an ordinary inner disciple.
Nothing more!
The story goes that the Swiftglades sent an inner disciple as a probe and to exert pressure.
Their intention was clear:
The Eldest Senior Brother of the Irontalons was only deemed worthy to spar with an ordinary inner disciple from the Swiftglades.
But Ye Ning was well aware that Jiang Feng was no ordinary disciple.
He was the younger brother of the number one true disciple of the Swiftglades.
His visit was not solely for testing and oppression; he also came with a mission.
But let's not dwell on that for now.
"Relax, it's just a challenge letter. No need to panic."
Ye Ning was familiar with the storyline.
Jiang Feng hadn't arrived yet.
He was expected in about three months.
Disciples from the major sects always liked to make a grand entrance.
The three-month wait was meant to apply psychological pressure and also served as a convenient time for them to spread the word.
Ye Ning's emergence from seclusion, with the Azure Mysterious Sword Qi causing a stir, was already the talk of the Cultivation World.
The Irontalons, with Jin Lingzi, the unparalleled Sect Master, were poised for a resurgence.
Now, with the addition of another extraordinary Eldest Senior Brother, it was bound to be a significant event.
It could even shift the resource distribution among the current Righteous Path sects.
"Ah, it's exasperating, this book's premise is just..."
In this era, the Devil Dao is dominant while the Righteous Path is in decline.
Yet, instead of seeking unity, these Righteous Path disciples are engaged in constant infighting.
According to the novel's plot, when the Devil Dao later surged, it nearly led to their disintegration.
The Swiftglades were on the brink of extinction.
Still, none of this concerned Ye Ning.
He made his way to the main hall, where the envoy from the Swiftglades was already waiting.
Jin Lingzi was in talks with the visitor.
As a visitor to the sect master, he was certainly a powerful elder.
Jin Lingzi was trying to defer, saying, "Elder Wang, Ye Ning has only just left seclusion, and his energy is still fluctuating."
It wasn't the right time for a duel.
"Oh, Sect Master Jin Lingzi, you misunderstand," the man chuckled, his smile revealing his intent.
"There are three months until the duel. Surely, that's enough time for his energy to stabilize, isn't it?"
Jin Lingzi glared at Elder Wang, barely containing her urge to strike him.
She had hoped for Ning to rest well, but this man was stirring up trouble.
How impatient he must be!
Yet, she kept her composure.
Just then, a voice rang out.
"Master, no worries. I, Ye Ning, have accepted the challenge!"
"Martial Uncle Wang, please relay the message. In three months' time, Ye Ning will be ready!"
The plot dictated that this confrontation was inevitable.
Backing down wouldn't allow one to dodge their destiny.
He was determined to fight!
And to fight with all his might.
This battle marked the start of his ascent in the story.
Ye Ning had soundly defeated Jiang Feng of the Swiftglades, setting the stage for the rivalry between the Swiftglades and the Irontalons.
Indeed, Ye Ning had played unfairly in that fight!
He had unleashed the power of the Heart Devouring Bead to overpower Jiang Feng.
This time, however, Ye Ning was resolved not to resort to the Heart Devouring Bead.
Yet, the issue remained that he, Ye Ning, had still cheated!