Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey! Chapter 1743 - 404: Six Major Sects: Chen 94 Is Truly a Hero_2
Previously on Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!...
At this moment, Liu Caidie let out a laugh and remarked, "Brother Chen truly has the finest connections. With Master Jue Mie's sword now in our possession, we stand a genuine chance of shattering Master Kong Wen's Golden Bell Shield this time."
Han Ling'er, a smile gracing her lips, turned to Du Xiong and chimed in, "Du Xiong, didn't you predict Brother Chen's defeat? Now, with the Jade Maiden Sword, tell me, who do you think will emerge victorious?"
Du Xiong's brow furrowed at her words. While the Ninth Layer Golden Bell Shield was undeniably powerful, facing the world's foremost sword left him uncertain. The Golden Bell Shield might be impervious to spears, but its ability to withstand the planet's premier sword remained a profound mystery.
It invoked that age-old paradox, a self-contradiction: what occurs when the ultimate spear confronts the ultimate shield?
Without an actual clash, definitively proclaiming superiority was immensely difficult!
For a spell, Du Xiong found himself utterly speechless. This uncertainty wasn't confined to him; the entire assembly, including Master Kong Wen, was gripped by doubt. He had never anticipated Emei's sudden shift in allegiance, offering the Jade Maiden Sword at such a critical juncture.
Could the sharpest blade on earth pierce the most impenetrable defense?
The outcome was shrouded in the unknown!
This realization unsettled Master Kong Wen deeply. Despite his earlier confident boasts, claiming he could withstand any assault within three moves, regardless of its nature, he now found himself in an precarious position. Even with the Jade Maiden Sword revealed, his prior declarations left him with no room for retreat!
Master Kong Wen harbored a silent, unspoken frustration.
Oddly enough, Chen Jie himself hadn't foreseen Master Jue Mie's willingness to lend him the Jade Maiden Sword at this precise moment. Gazing upon the legendary blade, positioned so close, Chen Jie felt a powerful allure. He, too, yearned to witness the spectacle of the sharpest sword meeting the strongest defense.
However, Chen Jie ultimately suppressed his burgeoning curiosity. He recognized that more pressing matters demanded his attention currently.
It wasn't a burning desire to see Master Kong Wen dead, nor was it about securing a victory through unconventional means. Furthermore, the enigmatic question of whether the Jade Maiden Sword could truly breach Master Kong Wen's golden body remained unanswered!
Chen Jie had already reached his decision, but just then, a booming voice cut through the air, "Master Jue Mie, what are you doing?"
The exclamation resonated with potent energy, instantly commanding the crowd's focus.
All eyes snapped towards the source of the shout, revealing a powerfully built, bald man.
This individual stood a head taller than Master Kong Wen, his scalp gleaming under the light, contrasting sharply with a full, formidable beard. He was identified as Kong Xiang, another skilled monk from Shaolin's Arhat Hall, who had accompanied them.
Kong Xiang's gaze fixed on Master Jue Mie, his voice laced with indignation as he declared, "Master Jue Mie, our Shaolin and Emei share a familial bond, essentially brothers and sisters. Moreover, Shaolin has always held Emei in high regard, never causing offense."
"Why, then, are you acting to harm Shaolin today by lending your sword to Chen Jiusi to strike down my senior brother? Are you intent on severing ties with us?"
Kong Xiang's booming pronouncements echoed, each sentence a pointed accusation. The surrounding martial artists nodded in agreement; Emei's action was indeed perceived as unjustified, and lending the sword at this moment was seen as a deep insult to Shaolin!
Master Jue Mie listened to the murmurs, her brow furrowing, but she remained silent.
At that precise moment, Ji Xiaohong, standing beside Master Jue Mie, felt compelled to interject. However, before she could utter a word of rebuke, Master Jue Mie began to speak: "I, Jue Mie, have always adhered to principles of fairness and justice, drawing clear distinctions between obligation and grievance. Kong Xiang, your question is valid; our sects are indeed close allies. By all rights, I should offer support, or at the very least, refrain from hindering you."
"However, Emei is a sect that upholds the principle of repaying kindness, however great or small. This Chen Shaohua once saved our Emei disciples in Wushen Valley, a life-saving debt that Emei will never forget. Today, I, Jue Mie, shall repay that profound gratitude by lending this sword to Chen Shaohua. Therefore, if any repercussions arise, the Emei Sect alone will bear full responsibility, involving no other party!"
Master Jue Mie's declaration was resolute. The Shaolin disciples, including Kong Xiang, glared with palpable anger, while the onlookers exchanged glances of astonishment. This Master Jue Mie displayed remarkable courage, standing firm against Shaolin for the sake of a single individual like Chen Jiusi; their bond was clearly no trivial matter!
What was Chen Jie's reaction upon hearing Master Jue Mie's words?
The explanation is quite straightforward; it was truly, deeply moving! From the very outset, Chen Jie was aware of Master Jue Mie’s resolute character. And what truly defines a resolute individual? It means they commit wholeheartedly, either to one extreme or the other. In essence, if someone is kind to you, they offer genuine, heartfelt goodness. Conversely, if they hold a prejudice, no matter how outstanding you might be, they will simply refuse to acknowledge you. Even if you were to ascend to the position of Ming Sect Hierarch, in her estimation, you would still pale in comparison to a mere Emei female disciple. This is the nature of Master Jue Mie, and such a personality is quite manageable for Chen Jie. As long as he cultivates a favorable impression in her sight and convinces her of his excellence, he can secure her backing and, by extension, gain significant benefits. Consider the events of today; to lend him aid, Master Jue Mie boldly defied the Shaolin Sect. Could any common sect muster the courage for such an act? He certainly possesses strong ties with Wudang, but one might question if any member of Wudang would willingly engage in a fierce confrontation with Shaolin on his behalf.