Ranks, Path!

Still, I was the one who lost the bet…

The words had already left his lips, and it was far too late to retract them. Alas, all is lost!

If the opponent extended his invitation once, one that was simply a formal courtesy, or perhaps a prompt ... However, he had straight up requested me to fulfill the terms of the gamble… how will I still maintain my dignity if I were to reject him?

Shi Wuchen wore a resigned look on his face, finally accepting his fate. "A gentleman's word is as good as gold. Since I've personally admitted defeat, I will not go back on my word. However, sect leader, what kind of duties will you have me perform if I join the sect? You wouldn't simply be making me a sect elder for no apparent reason, would you?"

Yun Yang coughed. "The Residence of Nine Supremes wasn't named just for the sound of it — its name suggests exactly what it means. Nine shall take the positions, so how does Supreme One sound?"