Top-tier Unruly Master

Jing Yi said, "The Myriad Poison Sect is part of the Southwest Great Sect. Over the years, we've had many conflicts with the Myriad Poison Sect. Recently, our Sect Leader from the Peach Blossom Female Sect was even killed by them. At that time, after the Sect Leader was killed, everyone originally planned to elect me as the new Sect Leader of the Peach Blossom Female Sect, but then Yin Ruyu rallied the disciples in the sect, ceaselessly seeking support, and I didn't want to compete with her, so I allowed Yin Ruyu to take the position of Sect Leader."

Jing Yi sighed as she said this. "At that time, I thought, since the Peach Blossom Female Sect was already in troubled times, I did not want to stir up any more turmoil over the competition for the Sect Leader's position.

However, what I did not expect was that after Yin Ruyu took power, she eliminated dissenters and constantly persecuted some of the elder members of our sect. Later, when the Sect Leader of the Myriad Poison Sect took an interest in Ruoran, Yin Ruyu agreed without hesitation. I think at that time, she was trying to rely on the Myriad Poison Sect as a stepping stone, using this opportunity to remove me from the equation. When I disagreed with Ruoran marrying the Sect Leader of the Myriad Poison Sect, Yin Ruyu cut off my legs."

Ding Fan listened quietly by the side, not saying a word.

Jing Yi continued. "Yin Ruyu once promised to marry Ruoran to the Sect Leader of the Myriad Poison Sect, and this event will likely not simply be resolved. Ding Fan, I only hope you can help me look after my young disciple, Fang Ruo. Fang Ruo is inexperienced in the ways of the world, and without someone to support her, it would be difficult for her to make her way..."

Ding Fan had not expected that what Jing Yi asked of him was this.

"Master, no matter what happens in the future, I will always be by your side," Fang Ruo said determinedly.

Jing Yi gave a faint smile towards Fang Ruo. "Fang Ruo, all the energy of the Peach Blossom Female Sect has been focused on you; this is not the time to be willful..."

Fang Ruo wanted to say more, but seeing Jing Yi's serious expression, she closed her mouth and said no more.

Seeing that Fang Ruo was silent, Jing Yi then turned to Ding Fan. "Ding Fan, regarding Fang Ruo, I hope you agree, for Ruoran's sake..."

Ruoran looked toward Ding Fan with a pleading expression in her eyes.

How could Ding Fan not understand Ruoran's thoughts? She too hoped that he would agree to Jing Yi's earnest request.

"Elder, rest assured, I will do my utmost," Ding Fan said seriously.

Jing Yi's expression finally relaxed.

"So, starting now, you should take Ruoran and Fang Ruo and leave..."

"Master!"

"Master!"

Fang Ruo and Ruoran had not expected Jing Yi to have them leave with Ding Fan so quickly.

Jing Yi smiled slightly at the two women. "Both of you are extremely talented, and by all reason, you should also go out to gain experience. Consider this a form of training."

When the two women wanted to say more, Jing Yi directly interrupted them. "Have you forgotten the rules of the Peach Blossom Female Sect? Now I am the Sect Leader, and you two must obey my command."

Ruoran and Fang Ruo looked at each other, ultimately not daring to say anything more.

Ding Fan understood Jing Yi's intentions at this point.

Fang Ruo, though only around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, already had the cultivation of about sixth grade of Earth Level. If it weren't for his own rich Cultivation experience and some exceptional encounters, he likely would not be able to keep up with Fang Ruo's pace of cultivation.

So, truly, Fang Ruo's talent was absolutely extraordinary.

Now, as Jing Yi asked Ding Fan to take Fang Ruo with him, it was clear she intended to fight the Myriad Poison Sect to the death. Jing Yi wanted Fang Ruo to leave so that she could preserve the lineage of the Peach Blossom Female Sect.

In hopes that one day they might rise again.

"Ding Fan, from now on, Ruoran and Fang Ruo are both in your care, I hope you take good care of them," Jing Yi said very seriously at this moment.

Ding Fan nodded. "Yes, I will."

Jing Yi nodded when Ding Fan agreed decisively.

"Here, this is a set of the Peach Blossom Female Sect's Cultivation Techniques, Fang Ruo, and Ruoran, when you have time, you must study the techniques thoroughly!" Jing Yi then pulled an ancient-looking manuscript from her bosom.

Fang Ruo reverently received the manuscript handed to her by Jing Yi.

"Master..."

"Enough, there's no need to say more now, you should leave. I still have many things to do!" Jing Yi effectively dismissed them then.

The rules of the Peach Blossom Female Sect were very strict. Although Fang Ruo and Ruoran were reluctant to leave just like that, they did not dare to say anything more.

"Elder, take care!" Ding Fan then bowed to Jing Yi.

Jing Yi nodded.

Thereupon, Ding Fan led Ruoran and Fang Ruo, striding out of the grand hall.

As Jing Yi watched Ding Fan lead the two women away, her expression that had eased turned serious once again.

"Summon all disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect to the Martial Arts Field!"

"Yes!" A disciple of the Peach Blossom Female Sect responded immediately, and then dashed out.

Jing Yi took a deep breath. "Myriad Poison Sect, even if the Peach Blossom Female Sect is exterminated today, we must inflict heavy losses on you. Otherwise, the centuries-old heritage of the Peach Blossom Female Sect would be belittled by you!"

...

At the Peach Blossom Female Sect's Martial Arts Field.

At this moment, banners fluttered, and rows of female disciples stood in formation, appearing quite imposing.

At this time, Jing Yi was wheeled in front of the many disciples by another disciple.

Jing Yi, with hands tightly gripping the wheelchair handles, slowly stood up. "Disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect, heed the Sect Leader's command!"

Jing Yi's words, powered by her Inner Strength, echoed throughout the valley, her resonant voice lending a solemn air to the surroundings.

The disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect straightened their backs at once.

"As disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect, none of you should be unaware of how the Old Sect Leader, Sect Leader Huang, died," Jing Yi said with a grave expression.

Sect Leader Huang, who preceded Yin Ruyu as the leader of the Peach Blossom Female Sect, was later slain by the leader of the Myriad Poison Sect.

Jing Yi surveyed the surroundings before she continued, "The Old Sect Leader was killed by the leader of the Myriad Poison Sect. Everyone in our Peach Blossom Female Sect knows this blood debt. However... however, after Yin Ruyu took over as sect leader, rather than seeking revenge for the Old Sect Leader, she actually planned to send our disciples to that same sect leader as offerings. Such a leader would surely have destroyed the centuries-old heritage of our Peach Blossom, which compelled me to seek help to directly eliminate Yin Ruyu and take over the Peach Blossom Female Sect myself."

The many female disciples below reacted with righteous indignation upon hearing this.

When the Old Sect Leader was killed, everyone in the Peach Blossom Female Sect clamored for revenge, but after Yin Ruyu took over, not only did she cease the calls for vengeance, she even behaved like a lackey. How could the disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect possibly remain silent?

Normally, these individuals dared to be angry but did not dare to speak up. Now that Yin Ruyu had been slain, they were not as fearful.

"Yin Ruyu has been killed, and I have a message for all in the Peach Blossom Female Sect, which is that we might rather die standing than live kneeling!" Jing Yi declared loudly.

"Right! We would rather die standing than live kneeling!"

...

Soon, the entire Martial Arts Field was filled with cries of agreement.

"Sect Leader, it's bad, the people from the Myriad Poison Sect have already arrived at our sect's gate! They claim they've come to fetch the bride, but these people have come wielding the Snake Formation, suggesting that their motives extend beyond merely taking a bride," said a middle-aged woman guarding the gate as she approached Jing Yi.

If they were truly here to fetch a bride, why would they wield the Snake Formation? It was clear they were here to provoke trouble.

"Sect Leader, the people from the Myriad Poison Sect have attacked us; let's fight them!"

"Right, the Old Sect Leader's vengeance isn't yet fulfilled, and now they have come to flaunt their power here. How could we possibly forgive them easily?"

... At once, the Martial Arts Field was abuzz with discussions.

"Everyone quiet!" Jing Yi made a quieting gesture.

"Since ancient times, when war breaks out, protocol precedes combat," Jing Yi finished speaking and motioned to a young disciple beside her. "Wheel me out to the gate; I want to see this leader of the Myriad Poison Sect for myself."

The messenger middle-aged woman was startled.

"Sect Leader, outside is the Swarm of Snakes Formation wielded by those from the Myriad Poison Sect, and their intentions are clearly malicious…"

"So what? Are you saying that just because they bring a Snake Formation, we should be intimidated?" Jing Yi finished speaking and gestured to the disciple behind her, who then pushed Jing Yi towards the gate.

At the Martial Arts Field, many disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect followed behind Jing Yi, full of fury.

Just as Jing Yi had said before.

We would rather die standing than live kneeling!!

"Call your sect leader out; the person I'm looking for is your sect leader!"

Jing Yi, being wheeled out of the gate, now faced five individuals, with a ninety-year-old man sporting silver-white beard at the forefront.

This man was none other than the Sect Leader of the Myriad Poison Sect, Ju Gang!

At this moment, the rustling sounds all around signaled that the area was surrounded by the snakes from the Snake Formation.

The disciples of the Peach Blossom Female Sect turned pale involuntarily.

Even if they could kill snakes, three or ten could be managed, but how could they possibly kill hundreds or thousands of poisonous snakes!

"From now on, I am the Sect Leader of the Peach Blossom Female Sect. If you have any business, feel free to approach me!" Jing Yi said, ignoring the poisonous snakes around her and stared coolly at Ju Gang across from her.

"I don't care who the sect leader is! I'm here to take the bride today, bring out the bride!" Ju Gang boldly said to Jing Yi.

"How could our Peach Blossom Female Sect possibly let our young disciples marry you?" Jing Yi scoffed.

Beside her, Ju Gang's mouth curled disdainfully. "The person Ju Gang has his eyes on has never escaped him!..."