Chapter 19: Three geniuses on one mountain
The final battle ends.
Silence blankets the arena.
All eyes focus on three names: Liu Guan Yi, Bai Si, and Ye Chen.
One had worn a mask and crushed all challengers with overwhelming might.
The other two had shown rare talent, determination, and potential.
Suddenly, a soft breeze sweeps through the arena as a white figure descends from the sky.
Ji Ning, Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect and master of the Main Peak, lands without a sound.
Her gaze is calm, yet carries immense pressure.
> "From this moment on, Bai Si and Ye Chen will be accepted as inner sect disciples of the Main Peak."
The crowd is stunned.
> "Main Peak? That's where Liu Guan Yi already trains…"
> "Three geniuses on one mountain? That's insane!"
Some cheer. Others burn with envy. But none dare question her decree.
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Main Peak - That Evening
Bai Si and Ye Chen arrive at the peak, breathless at the grandeur and sword aura swirling around them.
Disciples bow respectfully as Ji Ning personally assigns them courtyards near Liu Guan Yi's secluded one.
Liu Guan Yi, hearing the news, doesn't even flinch. He's in his training hall, meditating with his sword across his lap.
Then, a faint chime.
A jade scroll appears before him. A message from his master.
> "A mission has arrived. Black Pine Village. Seven young women missing. You will investigate."
> "You leave tonight."
Liu Guan Yi opens his eyes, calm and sharp like a blade drawn from its sheath.
> "Finally, something interesting."
He rises. No words, no hesitation. Just quiet footsteps as he vanishes into the twilight.