CHAPTER 191: CHAPTER 295: A STERN WARNING

"Buzz!"

Just as the disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect were ridiculing, Wang Junze slashed out with a sword, with a moon-white Sword Aura emanating from his body. In the blink of an eye, he ascended to the second Sword Tier.

"Oh!"

Ridicule is one thing, but when Wang Junze executed this sword strike, it still caught the attention of many.

Being in a top sect like the Profound Moon Sword Sect, many would look down on a nobody like Wang Junze, who came from an unconventional background. But no matter what, they weren’t completely blind.

This sword strike by Wang Junze was simply too standard.

Even the most stringent Dharma Transmission Elder couldn’t find any fault with this sword; it was indeed the most orthodox Starting Move of the Profound Moon Sword Technique.

If Wang Junze were really a disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect, it wouldn’t be a big deal, but today was the first time he set foot in the Profound Moon Sword Sect. How could he perform this sword technique so perfectly?

It couldn’t have been that Luo Qingxuan had taught him beforehand, could it?

That wouldn’t be in accordance with the rules!

As long as one hasn’t formally entered the sect, teaching sect cultivation techniques and sword techniques is prohibited. This iron-clad rule cannot be violated, not even by Luo Qingxuan the Saintess.

Luo Qingxuan’s personality isn’t one to ignore the rules or act recklessly.

Could it be that Wang Junze really just comprehended it on the Sword Tier just now?

Unconsciously, the voices of ridicule and debate around had quieted a lot.

If anyone were paying attention, they would notice that at this moment, both Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan had a hint of admiration in their eyes.

Calm and composed!

Even though with Wang Junze’s talent and strength, he could easily bypass the initial Sword Tiers, he still managed to calm his mind to carefully comprehend the Sword Intent and Sword Techniques within. This mindset might be even more precious than talent.

What Su Yuwei and Luo Qingxuan didn’t know was that Wang Junze actually did more than what they saw.

When he received the inheritance within the ruins, Ye Piaoling had told Wang Junze that to truly master Yi Swordsmanship, one must study and delve into various sword arts worldwide, thereby achieving foresight in battle.

He even reminded him not to be prejudiced against other sects; as long as there was an opportunity, he could join them to cultivate.

And for Wang Junze, ascending the Sword Tier was an opportunity!

Not only did he need to comprehend the Sword Techniques and Sword Intent contained within each Sword Tier, but he also had to try to perfectly deconstruct them using Yi Swordsmanship. Only after thoroughly understanding them would he leave the Sword Tier and take the next step forward.

It was precisely for this reason that the time Wang Junze spent on the Sword Tier seemed especially long.

As for the ridicule this caused from others, Wang Junze didn’t care at all.

From the initial failure at Opening Veins to now, the ridicule and scorn he had endured were countless.

Compared to the three years of pain and persistence, what did this bit of ridicule matter?

One Tier, two Tiers, three Tiers... ten Tiers!

Wang Junze moved steadily with every step, but precisely because of this, more and more people gradually noticed something was off.

Logically, the higher the Sword Tier, the more difficult it should become, even small differences would become apparent. But Wang Junze seemed to stay on each Sword Tier for almost the same amount of time!

This meant Wang Junze wasn’t stumbling at the beginning but was intentionally maintaining a slower pace to understand the Sword Intent in each Sword Tier.

Moreover, at least up to this point, none of these Sword Tiers posed any real challenge to Wang Junze.

Although this was technically just the beginning, after taking these steps, except for a few truly ill-intentioned fools who couldn’t stand others being stronger, no one dared to underestimate Wang Junze anymore.

It was only at this moment that Luo Qingxuan’s gaze finally shifted towards the disciples of the Profound Moon Sword Sect present, casually asking, "Not ridiculing anymore, are you?"

"..."

"Indeed, our sect is one of the Four Great Celestial Sects, but this honor doesn’t belong to you. It was forged, one sword at a time, by our senior predecessors." Luo Qingxuan coldly reprimanded, "This time, I didn’t bring you to the ruins. Yet, the Deserters and the disciples from those minor sects and families in Jubei City all performed extremely well, not worse than most of you."

"As for Wang Junze, he is a Sword Path Genius rarely seen in a hundred years! I’m not afraid to tell you; in the ruins, I once contended with him over the inheritance, and the result was... Wang Junze won!"

Buzz!

Even though no one underestimated Wang Junze anymore, Luo Qingxuan’s words still caused an uproar among the crowd.

They weren’t familiar with Wang Junze, but they were very familiar with Luo Qingxuan, the Saintess. Since starting her cultivation journey, she had always been the most dazzling genius, unbeaten within the same class, and even the Sect Leader Zhenren had said that entering the Saint Realm was just a matter of time for her.

Yet, this Profound Moon Saintess had lost to Wang Junze in the battle for the ruins’ inheritance, something unimaginable.

"There are always people better than you!"

"Never underestimate anyone, and never think that just because you’re a disciple of our sect, you’re superior to others!"

Looking at these disciples, Luo Qingxuan continued, "This time, the Deserters have already shown their fangs, even besieging Jubei City. If next time they head south again, and you are still so arrogant, it will be too late to regret when you fall at the hands of the Deserters."

Pointing toward the Sword Tier above, Luo Qingxuan calmly said, "Let’s not talk too far ahead. In these ten years, no disciple in our sect has ever been elevated to a True Inheritor by Ascending the Sword Tier!"

"You all complain about how difficult it is to ascend the Sword Tier, but... have you forgotten that it’s not impossible for it to succeed!"

"Master Lishang ascended the Sword Tier by Opening Veins; you call it legendary. Then... if Wang Junze succeeds today, what’s your excuse?"

"..."

"Of course, you might think Wang Junze might not succeed, either." Luo Qingxuan continued, "But even if he fails, just for his mindset and courage, he surpasses most of you!"

"Let me state this clearly: No matter the outcome of Wang Junze’s Ascending Sword Tier today, as long as he wishes to join our sect, I will elevate him to a True Inheritor in my capacity as the Saintess!"

"I could pretend I’ve not heard your ridicule before, but from now on... if anyone dares show the slightest disrespect to Wang Junze, they will be dealt with according to sect rules!"

Decisive and straightforward!

Even Su Yuwei couldn’t help but admire Luo Qingxuan a bit.

Taking advantage of this opportunity of Ascending Sword Tier, not only did she reprimand these Profound Moon Sword Sect disciples, but she also suppressed any voice of jealousy or dissent against Wang Junze being recognized as a True Inheritor, paving the way for him to enter the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

If Wang Junze truly ascends the Sword Tier and reaches the Sword Peak, he will become the aspirational target for every disciple of the Profound Moon Sword Sect.

The significance of this is far beyond simply bringing Wang Junze directly to the Sword Peak.