Disciple Fuyao is so Fierce

"Refuse!"

For a moment, several saints surrounded Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan's lips curled slightly. "I cannot refuse."

The sect leader's face instantly turned grim. "Lu Xuan, are you afraid of being expelled from the Dao Sect if you fail to recruit disciples?"

Lu Xuan replied calmly, "No."

The sect leader persisted, "I can amend the Dao Sect rules for you. I grant you the title of Qingxuan Peak's master, regardless of whether you have a disciple or not! You don't need to accept Ji Fuyao as your disciple anymore."

Everyone turned to look at Lu Xuan.

Should Lu Xuan give in now?

Lu Xuan smiled faintly. "I must accept Ji Fuyao as my disciple."

At his words, Ji Fuyao's eyes gleamed with determination, her gaze towards Lu Xuan shifting slightly.

Despite the pressure from many peak masters, Lu Xuan remained steadfast!

There were too many secrets in Ji Fuyao's body. During her sect entrance examination, she had already sealed them using ancient techniques. The talents and strengths she displayed were deliberate, meant to impress the Dao Sect. Joining other saints' disciples might expose these secrets!

Ji Fuyao bowed to the sect master and others, then looked at Lu Xuan. "Sect Master, peak masters, I have made up my mind! Master, let's return to Qingxuan Peak."

Lu Xuan nodded. "Alright."

"Stop!"

The sect leader and others halted Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao. "Master Lu Feng, Fuyao cannot accept you as her master today!"

But Lu Xuan's resolve hardened. "She will be my disciple!"

Silence followed.

The sect leader regarded Lu Xuan seriously. "Lu Xuan, Fuyao is a once-in-a-millennium genius who will become the sect's cornerstone for generations. This is no child's play! Your strength is inferior even to outer disciples. How can you teach Fuyao effectively?"

The others nodded in agreement, puzzled why Lu Xuan persisted in accepting Ji Fuyao.

Lu Xuan spoke solemnly. "Sect Master, who says I cannot teach well?"

The sect leader chuckled. "Very well, let's make a wager then. In a month, there will be an inner sect competition. If Fuyao fails to secure first place, you will no longer be her master, and she will join the Lingfeng peak disciples!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuyao immediately objected to Lu Xuan. "Don't agree! The true disciples are all above the Xuanhuang realm. As a Great Xuanwang, I'm not confident I can win first place within a month!"

Ignoring her plea, Lu Xuan affirmed confidently, "Alright! Within a month, I will ensure Fuyao outshines every young disciple in the Dao Sect!"

His declaration stunned everyone.

How could he be so confident?

Ji Fuyao's eyes narrowed in anger, her cheeks flushed red.

Seizing the opportunity, the sect leader proposed another challenge. "During this month, Fuyao can only use Qingxuan Peak's resources, not those of the Dao Sect!"

Lu Xuan smiled faintly, unfazed by the added condition. He turned to Ji Fuyao. "Disciple, I'm confident. How about you?"

Ji Fuyao's frustration peaked. Biting her lip, she fumed silently, her figure clad in flowing red robes. She regretted choosing Lu Xuan as her master.

Amidst the tension, a gray-robed disciple muttered under his breath, "This is amusing! Ji Fuyao may be a genius, but her judgment seems lacking if she chose a loser like Lu Xuan as her master..."

Before he could finish, Ji Fuyao suddenly appeared in front of him. Her eyes glinted with cold fury as she spoke slowly.

"What did you say?"

Enraged, Ji Fuyao unleashed a surge of divine power, overwhelming the gray-robed disciple. He fell to his knees, bloodied and unable to resist.

Witnessing this, the sect leader and others were astonished. Ji Fuyao's strength was beyond expectations!

At that moment, another young man in a black robe rebuked her. "Ji Fuyao, how dare you attack your fellow disciples in public..."

Before he could finish, Ji Fuyao pressed down on his head with terrifying force.

"Enough of your chatter. Kneel!"

Thud!

The black-robed disciple sank to his knees, powerless against Ji Fuyao's dominance.

The onlookers exchanged bewildered glances.

Even the sect leader was taken aback. Ji Fuyao's audacity was unprecedented!

How could she act so boldly before so many witnesses?

Lu Xuan sighed inwardly, acknowledging her fierce nature.

Several outer sect elders rushed forward, admonishing Ji Fuyao. "Remember, you're not yet an official disciple. How dare you behave this way in the sect master's presence!"

Ji Fuyao raised her hand, a wave of energy cascading over the elders.

"Kneel!"

Despite their efforts to resist, the elders fell to their knees, humiliated and defeated.

The crowd was stunned.

Ji Fuyao's display of power was overwhelming!

The sect master's eyes gleamed with intrigue. Ji Fuyao had clearly held back during her entrance examination.

The assembled elders found themselves kneeling before a disciple—an unprecedented humiliation.

Ji Fuyao, draped in red, exuded an aura of serene power. She addressed the subdued elders calmly.

"My choices are my concern, not yours."

Her words reverberated, leaving the elders and disciples speechless.

Lu Xuan smirked, admiring Ji Fuyao's spirit.

All eyes turned to him. His smile suggested a villainous satisfaction, eliciting disdain.

The sect leader stepped forward, signaling an end to the spectacle.

It was time to quell the disturbance.

Ji Fuyao's resonance with the Dao Bell had caught the ancestor's attention. She was destined to play a pivotal role in the sect.

She needed to feel welcomed.

The sect leader approached Ji Fuyao with a warm smile. "Fuyao, let's put this behind us. You may train with Lu Xuan for the month, and we will not interfere. Does this satisfy you?"

Ji Fuyao nodded slightly. "There's one more thing."

The sect leader nodded. "Please, go on."

Ji Fuyao glanced at the elders and disciples who had kneeled. "Sect Master, I won't tolerate gossip about me or my master in the future."

The sect leader's voice was firm. "Apologize to Fuyao and Master Lu. No more ill words against them!"

The gathered elders and disciples knelt, apologizing to Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao.

Ji Fuyao acknowledged their remorse with a nod, then turned to Lu Xuan. "Master, let's go."

The sect leader reminded her, "Fuyao, remember to collect your assessment rewards and complete the sect registration at the Dao Hall."

"Understood, Sect Master."

Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao departed.

Watching them leave, the elders and disciples breathed a collective sigh of relief.

They had witnessed Ji Fuyao's power firsthand.

The sect master's favor toward Ji Fuyao was evident.

The disturbance settled, and life at the sect resumed.

Meanwhile, Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao ascended Qingxuan Peak.

Lu Xuan smiled at Ji Fuyao. "You did well."

Confused, Ji Fuyao frowned. "Huh?"

Why was he addressing her so casually?

Her frustration with him grew.

Reflecting on her recent confrontation with the elders, she was satisfied.

It seemed the sect valued her.

Resonating with the Dao Bell marked her as a prized asset.

She knew her worth.

Her alliance with the Dao Sect was mutually beneficial.

Lost in thought, Ji Fuyao turned to Lu Xuan. "I have a plan for this month's training. I hope you'll improve your cultivation too, Master."

Her use of the title "Master" dripped with disdain.

Lu Xuan was taken aback.

Why was his apprentice suddenly lecturing him?

This was unprecedented.

Who was the master and who was the apprentice?

The hierarchy should be clear.

Yet Lu Xuan chose not to challenge her.

When the system activated fully, Ji Fuyao would realize her choice of him as master was wise.

Before long, Lu Xuan and Ji Fuyao arrived at Qingxuan Peak.

The peak was bathed in spiritual energy, a waterfall cascading majestically.

Ji Fuyao selected a cave and set up seals.

Then she visited Lu Xuan's cave, handing him a jade slip. "This contains my cultivation insights. Though your talent is ordinary, don't give up. As your master, I expect you to work hard this month."

Lu Xuan accepted the jade slip, speechless.

Was this a role reversal?

Was his apprentice now his instructor?

"No," Ji Fuyao added firmly. "I'll collect my assessment rewards and complete my sect registration. Start your practice, Master."

Lu Xuan nodded silently.

As Ji Fuyao departed, the system's voice emerged.

"Ding! Invincible Apprentice Recruitment System loaded!"

Lu Xuan sprang up, eager to explore the system's capabilities.