System's Super Sect Chapter 887 836: Immortal Daily Fresh Off the Press! (6,000 Words)
Previously on System's Super Sect...
For half his lifetime, Shen Jue had never faced such profound shame.
His hands were used to brandishing the Killing Sword, drenched in enemies' blood and the souls of all who opposed him. He never dreamed that someday he'd clutch a hoe, performing the menial labor of mortals incapable of cultivation.
He recalled his sword, a lethal blade that had claimed at least tens of thousands of lives. Endless years of slaughter had packed its grooves with crusted blood, which he left uncleaned as proof of his dominance over the Heaven-Gazing Gorge. He even envisioned it shifting from silver-gray to full crimson one day, striking terror into hordes of foes.
That sword was gone from his grasp now.
In its place, he held just a hoe!
And filth clung under his nails!
He even perched on the yellowish soil beside a bunch of green onions, unconcerned about staining his robes, resembling a weary peasant oblivious to everything after toil.
"No way!"
Shen Jue leaped to his feet abruptly.
This couldn't go on!
He had attained the Earth Unrestricted realm.
A supreme being towering over all!
Though humans and demons fill this world in vast numbers, how few reach the Earth Unrestricted stage?
Clang!
As he stood, Shen Jue booted the hoe away, spotting the nearby Jade Bottle. Its exquisite form bore captivating designs, but in that instant, he felt no admiration. It seemed like a boot crushing his honor as an Earth Unrestricted Expert, grinding it mercilessly, turning the bottle's beauty into something repulsive.
Once per hour?
Drip be damned!
Shen Jue swore he'd break free today!
He snatched the Jade Bottle at once and smashed it hard against the ground, hearing only a thump as it rebounded like a rubber ball.
The thing's remarkably sturdy!
Shen Jue retrieved it, clenching the Jade Bottle in his right fist.
He poured in strength, yet it held firm.
He pushed harder, still nothing.
Channeling Spiritual Power, his hand paled faintly.
Shen Jue hurled the Jade Bottle aside without a care for its landing spot, then bellowed fiercely, "I'm breaking out today!"
Let death-fearing weaklings handle the filthy chores—Shen Jue would not!
Yet blind rushing wouldn't suffice; he required a hostage.
Some Immortal Sect Elders lack true might. Seizing one to blackmail the sect would force their release. Were he the Sect Leader, he'd never risk such a humiliating stain.
If the Elder dies unsaved today, who'd trust their fate to him tomorrow?
Time to strike!
Shen Jue plunged into the woods, dashing toward Yunlan Mountain, peering through foliage at the scene below. There, 16 fellow Earth Unrestricted experts toiled at watering and digging.
"Pathetic bunch!"
Shen Jue averted his scornful eyes, sneaking onward quietly.
Right before departing, a familiar voice rang out.
It belonged to Elder Qin Shan!
"Not bad, you've gotten far more adept." Qin Shan glanced at nearby Ling Yun, "If anyone slacks, show no leniency."
Ling Yun nodded.
"Elder Qin, when will Red-eyed Giant Ape and Hei Ze come back?"
Ling Yun, one of the original tree-planting group, suddenly missed the Giant Ape and Hei Ze a little.
Qin Shan replied, "The Giant Ape and Hei Ze are aiding the Sect Leader with tasks at Demon Emperor Lake right now, but they'll return shortly. The Sect Leader values tree planting in the Immortal Sect way more than the White Crystal Ore at Demon Emperor Lake."
From the woods, Shen Jue glared at the haughty-looking Qin Shan, rage surging like a tidal wave in his chest. Did this fool truly see himself as superior? With that, Shen Jue blurred into motion, erupting from the trees, right hand seizing his sword, lunging straight at Qin Shan.
Shen Jue's assault stunned all 16 tree-planters.
It stunned the Red Leaf Sect heroes too.
Bam!
Bam!
Bam!
Bam!
Four Meridian Gates burst open one after another, propelling Shen Jue to Qin Shan instantly.
The gleaming sword tip hovered right at Qin Shan's brow, leaving zero chance for response.
Qin Shan jolted at Shen Jue's abrupt assault but stayed calm, even chuckling.
Shen Jue bellowed, "Shut up, lead the way, leave the Immortal Sect!"
Thereupon, Shen Jue pressed his sword onto Qin Shan's shoulder, convinced neither Qin Shan's pace nor the Sword Demon's could evade the blade to his throat.
In that instant, the 16 onlookers trembled.
They longed to fight back yet held off.
For they treasured their lives.
And dreaded their sects' annihilation.
Believing endurance would see them through.
Now witnessing Shen Jue's bold stand, their hearts raced with thrill beyond measure.
Even the Red Leaf Sect heroes buzzed with excitement, each itching to yell for the senior to whisk them away.
But Qin Shan stood firm.
"Have you ever seen a demon?" Qin Shan asked offhandedly.
Shen Jue snarled, "Do you fear death?"
Demon?
What rubbish!
"Hurry up!"
Shen Jue prodded Qin Shan, retreating along his entry path, halting the Immortal Sect disciples who beheld the sight.
Immortal Sect Elders gathered too.
Shen Jue smirked, for this was his exact aim—the more Immortal Sect members who saw, the safer his escape. Without witnesses to the hostage, the Sword Demon might strike heedless of Qin Shan's fate.