The news of the Tianhe Judgment eventually spread rapidly throughout the entire Tianhe Sect.
In an instant, everyone from the disciples to the elders was thrown into a state of panic.
The newly arrived disciples might not have known what was about to happen, but the older generation of disciples and elders were already preparing for the end.
One might ask if it was possible to make a last-minute effort.
Please, the Tianhe Judgment was a bottom-tier elimination system. If you worked hard, would others not do the same?
Furthermore, there were only 6 months remaining until the judgment. To expect any results within 6 months was nothing short of a pipe dream.
It was important to remember that those who failed the judgment would truly be expelled from the sect on the spot.
…
Tianquan Peak.
Inside a certain mysterious secret chamber.
Whoosh —
A flicker of light suddenly ignited in the darkness. Someone lit a candle, illuminating a small space and the side of a man’s face.
If Nan Xi were here, he would surely step forward with great enthusiasm, shake the man’s hand, and say that Elder A-shan had worked hard, should keep it up, and continue to do his best.
Indeed, the one appearing in the secret chamber at this moment was the former Acting Peak Master of Tianquan Peak, Elder A-shan.
However, Elder A-shan no longer wore his previous honest and simple expression. In its place was an unprecedented coldness.
“Peak Master…”
Behind Elder A-shan, an elderly figure quietly emerged from the darkness and bowed his head respectfully toward him.
“I am no longer the Peak Master, Elder Luo Yi,” Elder A-shan coldly corrected him.
“I understand.” Elder Luo Yi lowered his head in fear and admitted his mistake. “It is just that Nan Xi…”
“That fellow is not simple at all.”
Elder A-shan stared at the candlelight.
The flickering flame cast shadows on his sharp, chiseled profile. Amidst the dim and flickering light, his expression appeared even more inscrutable.
“With just a single sentence, he gained the favor and trust of all the disciples. Such a person is definitely not some ordinary man.”
“Then what should we do?” Elder Luo Yi spoke tentatively. “Since taking office, he has not given us any instructions. However, the Tianhe Judgment…”
As soon as those four words were uttered, a murderous atmosphere instantly clinical the narrow, confined room.
Both of them were First-class Elders, so they naturally understood the meaning behind those words.
The Tianhe Judgment was not only a judgment for the disciples and elders, but also a judgment for Tianquan Peak itself.
This was a matter of life and death.
However, the two of them were certain that the news had already reached Nan Xi’s ears.
Yet, in the face of such a severe situation, Nan Xi remained unmoved.
If there was anything to note, it was probably the phrase he said the most when they met yesterday —
[Keep it up].
“Using stillness to control motion, how interesting.” Elder A-shan let out a cold snort.
“Then we…”
“Pass down my orders. Open all twelve Sword Furnaces. Have all the Sword Casting Elders and disciples return to their posts. Not a single person is allowed to take leave. Even if they have to work overtime, they must complete the upcoming tasks.”
“You… what do you mean?” Elder Luo Yi was stunned at first, but a look of secret joy soon appeared on his face. “This subordinate understands! I will go and make the arrangements immediately!”
“Let me see how you react to this situation, Peak Master Nan Xi.”
The corners of Elder A-shan’s mouth curled into a cold, terrifying smirk.
…
While the Tianhe Sect was in a state of turmoil.
In another corner of Tianquan Peak.
In a quiet courtyard, Nan Xi was accompanying Lord Tiansi while she read picture books.
It was not that Nan Xi did not want to move the picture books to Lady Tiansi’s residence.
He had made the suggestion, and Lady Tiansi had agreed.
However, early the next morning, Lady Tiansi still “respawned” on the Arhat bed in Nan Xi’s study.
The result…
The books were indeed moved, but only from the living room to the study, making it convenient for Lady Tiansi to reach them just by stretching out her hand.
As for Nan Xi himself.
Since he had nothing better to do, he simply sat cross-legged and accompanied Lady Tiansi in reading the picture books.
It truly lived up to what Sect Leader Bai had said.
The fact that these two skipped the Elder Council meeting was truly because they were reading picture books.
Furthermore, they had been reading for an entire day.
Did Nan Xi know about the Tianhe Judgment?
Naturally, he knew.
After all, during the afternoon, Granny Ji had made a special trip to deliver the news to Nan Xi.
She also specifically asked if he had any special instructions for the disciples and elders.
What instructions could Nan Xi possibly have?
He could not be happier about this matter.
What did Nan Xi come to the Tianhe Sect for? To destroy it. Why did he take the position at Tianquan Peak? To dissolve it!
Did this not align perfectly?
In any case, given the current state of Tianquan Peak, it was destined to be dissolved after the Tianhe Judgment in 6 months.
But it felt wrong to let Granny Ji go back empty-handed. After thinking it over, Nan Xi spoke up.
“Then let the disciples and elders continue to work hard.”
Nan Xi gave a thumbs-up. He believed in the ability of this ragtag bunch to mess things up!
Then he closed the door and saw the guest out.
“Did Granny Ji just come by?”
After returning to the study, Lady Tiansi, who had been immersed in the picture books, rarely looked up. Her watery eyes blinked.
“Yes, she came to notify me of some news.”
Nan Xi sat down cross-legged beside Lady Tiansi again, leaning his back against the Arhat bed she was lying on.
Then, he skillfully picked up the picture book he had not finished reading…
Reading comics was truly addictive.
However, Nan Xi’s gaze paused. He turned his head to look at Tiansi, who was lying behind him. “Lord Tiansi, do you know about the Tianhe Judgment?”
Tiansi tilted her head and recalled for a moment before nodding. “I know.”
“Must this Tianhe Judgment be carried out?”
From Granny Ji’s mouth, Nan Xi had already learned about the process of the Tianhe Judgment.
From an undercover’s perspective, this was naturally beneficial to his plan.
But setting aside that relationship and looking at it as an outsider.
As long as one failed the judgment, they would be expelled from the sect on the spot…
This was a bit too cruel.
“I do not understand either.” Tiansi shook her head. “However, after the last Tianhe Judgment, many people disappeared.”
“Disappeared?”
“Mm, they all left the Tianhe Sect.”
Good grief, please speak clearly next time, Lady Tiansi.
Nan Xi almost thought that those who failed the last assessment were silenced. That would be more demonic than a demonic sect.
Retracting his surprised gaze, Nan Xi calmed down again. “Do you not stop them? For example, by telling them not to carry out the Tianhe Judgment.”
“That was Xiao Bai’s decision.” Tiansi tilted her head and thought for a moment.
“Even further back, Xiao Pu, Xiao Yao, and Xiao Peng made the same decision. I will not interfere with their choices.”
“I see.”
“Many people have left,” Tiansi said softly.
Her originally lazy voice seemed to carry a hint of sadness.
“Xiao Pu, Xiao Yao, Xiao Peng…”
“Many more will come,” Nan Xi said with a smile.
“Mm.”
Tiansi nodded and then lay back down.
Nan Xi smiled slightly, turned his head, and continued to flip through the nonsensical stories.
However, in a place he could not see, a pair of watery blue eyes were watching his back.
She seemed lost in thought.