Ch 137 - Unyielding Resolve
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The resplendent hall of the Heaven and Earth Sect shimmered in the midday sun, its golden pillars and jade inlays catching the light in a dance of opulence.
"Tian'er, you go ahead and make sure to pass my message to that brat." Jason looked at Tian'er and addressed her.
Tian'er nodded her head and took her leave, her goal ZhongTian Empire.
Jason had given her a special mission that she and Zhou Weiqing had to complete together.
Just as she left the hall, Di Fengling stepped inside, followed by his daughter, Difuya.
Jason could not help but furrow his brows since he could see something was wrong.
Opposite him, Emperor Di Fengling's countenance was set in stone, an iron will cloaked in royal blue robes embroidered with the fierce sigils of his house. By his side stood Difuya, her chin held high, eyes blazing with determination.
"Sect Master" Di Fengling began, voice weighted with the authority of countless battles and decisions. "I trust you can persuade my daughter to reconsider her folly."
Jason's brows knit slightly. He glanced at Difuya, seeing not the spoiled princess of past years but a woman who had forged herself in the crucible of discipline and cultivation.
"Difuya," Jason's tone softened but held a firmness born of years as the leader, "Do you understand what you're forsaking? The throne, your father's favor, the future laid out for you—"
Difuya met his gaze, unflinching. "I understand, Sect Master. I have given this thought and reached my decision. The path of the Heavenly Note Sect calls to me. I wish to serve not as a princess shackled by politics but as someone who wields her strength with purpose under your and all masters' guidance."
The silence that followed was so profound it seemed to draw the breath from the room.
Emperor Di Fengling's fingers clenched the edge of his robes, eyes narrowing in barely contained fury.
"Difuya!" His voice cracked like a whip. "You would cast aside your birthright, your duty, all for... what? A life of servitude? You shame the name of Di!"
The air vibrated with the tension of generations clashing: tradition versus the fervor of new ambition.
Jason, an observer turned participant, sighed as he felt the currents of fate twist. His initial instinct to refuse her began to waver. But was it right to deny a seeker their chosen path?
"No, Father," Difuya countered, her voice steady. "For once, I am embracing what I know is right for me. The life of a royal consort does not suit me. I wish to hone my skills and be a part of something greater, something that serves not just one man but the sect and its ideals."
Jason, caught between the imperial decree and the raw sincerity of a pupil's plea, finally spoke, each word carefully weighed.
"Your decision carries immense consequence, Difuya. If you walk this path, there is no turning back. The Heavenly Note Sect demands utmost dedication. Are you truly prepared for this?"
Difuya's eyes shone with the fire of resolve. "I am, Sect Master."
A silence stretched before Emperor Di Fengling's face darkened further, his eyes hardening as he took in the defiance before him.
"If you do this, you are no daughter of mine," He spat, the finality of the statement echoing through the hall like a death knell.
Difuya's jaw tightened, and though pain flickered across her features, she did not waver.
Jason closed his eyes for a moment, acknowledging that the paths of the heavens were never straightforward. When he opened them again, there was a rare glimmer of acceptance.
"So be it,"
Jason pronounced, with a heavy sigh.
Heavenly Note Sect was a very special existence within the sect. The only people aware of its existence were Jason and his women.
Not even Venerables and Elders were aware of any information regarding its existence.
It was a special part of the sect was designated for women where girls and women with high talent and comprehension were recruited to train them to serve Jason.
No woman with a partner or family was forced into it.
Jason's women were very clear in that regard.
All the maids that were inside the Emperor's Hall, the residence of the Sect Master belonged to the first batch of that sect.
The sect was controlled and maintained by Huyan Lanruo and his women, even he, the Sect Master wasn't allowed to interfere with their training and teachings.
Jason wanted to dissolve it a long time ago but the girls shut him down. Maybe he had spoiled them too much, so much so that they even dared not to listen to him anymore.
The grand doors of the hall slammed shut behind Emperor Di Fengling, the echo reverberating like a drumbeat signaling the end of an era.
The silence that followed felt cavernous, pressing down on both Jason and Difuya as if the weight of the emperor's disappointment hung in the air.
Jason sat back in his chair, the carved wood creaking softly beneath him. His eyes, as sharp as they were weary, locked onto Difuya's. "Do you understand what the Heavenly Note Sect truly is?" His voice, low and edged, sliced through the silence.
Difuya's posture remained erect, her gaze unwavering. "Yes, Master. I know it is a place where only women of exceptional talent and unyielding will are accepted. It is a sanctuary, yes, but it is also a crucible where their loyalty and strength are forged in service to you and the sect."
A fleeting expression of surprise flickered across Jason's face. Her answer spoke not only of knowledge but of determination. But he needed to push further, to test the depth of her conviction.
"Do you also understand that joining the Heavenly Note Sect is not merely about cultivation or seeking refuge from royal duties? It is about devotion, Difuya. Devotion to a path that demands your entire being, heart, and soul. If you choose this, you renounce everything else. Your ties, your titles, and even your past will become irrelevant. Can you do that?"
His gaze bore into her, searching for any hint of doubt.
Difuya's throat tightened, but she stood firm. Memories flashed through her mind—childhood days cloaked in the grandeur of the royal court, lessons in etiquette, the weight of a crown she never wanted, and the shadow of expectations that once suffocated her.
But now, all of that seemed distant, insignificant compared to the clarity she had found through cultivation and reflection.
"Yes, Sect Master. I am ready to leave behind my life as a princess. I am prepared to serve you with my all, without question, without looking back." Her voice did not waver; each word was a vow, a commitment forged from her rebirth as a warrior and a seeker of purpose.
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