Chapter 902: Fear of Battle (1/2)
Chapter 902: Fear of Battle
Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations
From within the ship’s cabin, Wei Jie stood respectfully in front of Pang Jie. ”Ancestor, these newly recruited disciples don’t look like they are willing to obey or comply with Mo Wuji. From the looks of it, it seemed like they’re going to fight. Should I go ahead and berate them?”
Pang Jie replied faintly, ”Previously, the group of disciples at our sect were all amiable with each other because our sect was still rather obscured. Now that our sect is going to expand, there had to be competition. As long as nobody dies, we shouldn’t need to intervene when disciples have disputes. A sect like a pool of stagnant water would never progress far.”
”But Mo Wuji would at most be in the Nascent God Stage Level 3 and with very poor aptitude. That Pu Yin is a talented boy and is already in the Nascent God Stage Level 9. If they really fought, Mo Wuji might not be his match ah…” Wei Jie answered anxiously. Up till now, he was still very satisfied with Mo Wuji’s performance in the sect. It wasn’t just because Mo Wuji was personally recruited by him. More importantly, Mo Wuji’s handling of the sect’s guest reception didn’t lose the aura of a great sect which the Heavenly Mortal Sect used to have.
Pang Jie shook his hand, ”I hold Mo Wuji’s ability in high regard and I know he is definitely not a match for Pu Yin. However, he and Pu Yin are both in the Nascent God Stage. While one of them is in Level 1 and the other in Level 9, they are after all, still in the same stage. If he wasn’t able to convince Pu Yin, who was in the same stage as himself, he shall remain as just an External Affairs Hall Lord forever.”
”Yes, Ancestor.” Wei Jie answered promptly but his heart was still feeling uneasy. This dispute appeared like it had to be settled with a battle but how was Mo Wuji supposed to convince Pu Yin and co. if he can’t fight?
Even Wei Jie, a talent at speaking and reasoning, wouldn’t be able to convince them if he were in Mo Wuji’s shoes.
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Because of Mo Wuji’s question as to who else was also unsatisfied with him being the Da Shixiong, Dan Ya and Jiao Xiangqi stood out in support of Pu Yin. Following which, a lot more people stood out to Pu Yin’s side. Evidently, Mo Wuji’s words had seemingly lifted a rock off everyone’s feet.
Eventually, only about nine people remained on Mo Wuji’s side. These nine people included Ku Cai, Di Butong, Yin Lin and Mo Wuji himself.
In other words, among the newly recruited disciples, only 5 of them agreed for Mo Wuji to be their Da Shixiong. Out of the 5 disciples, four were already on Mo Wuji’s side as they came over to greet Mo Wuji initially. If they knew that Mo Wuji would have so little votes, they might be regretful about coming over from the start.”
Pu Yin turned to the 30 plus people behind him as he clasped his fists and said, ”Many thanks fellow junior brothers and sisters for supporting me, Pu Yin. I will definitely not let everyone down.”
Having said that, Pu Yin turned back to face Mo Wuji. ”Hall Lord Mo, if we are going to play, I wouldn’t fight with Hall Lord Mo for the opportunity to lead everyone. However, we’re going to the God Domain Nest and it concerns the future of our Heavenly Mortal Sect so I, Pu Yin, have no choice but to fight. This is because I am a member of the Heavenly Mortal Sect. Even if Elder Wei Jie came down to blame me, I will admit what I’ve done. When we are back from the God Domain Nest, I will naturally return this position back to Hall Lord Mo.”
If Pu Yin didn’t mention the last sentence, Mo Wuji wouldn’t mind everything that he had said. With might comes respect, Mo Wuji was already used to this logic. However, by adding that last sentence, Mo Wuji knew instantly that this Pu Yin is a hypocrite. He sneered in his heart because now that this matter had been blown up, how could Elder Wei Jie not know about it? Unless Elder Wei Jie was an idiot of course.
The reason why Pu Yin’s tone could become stricter was because he already knew of Elder Wei Jie’s tacit approval. Who would actually believe that he would give up on the Da Shixiong’s title when they returned?
”Senior Brother Pu Yin is certainly noble and benevolent that Junior Sister Dan Ya is full of admiration.” After that speech by Pu Yin, Dan Ya’s clear and crisp voice could be heard once more. Following Dan Ya’s praise was the compliments of the other disciples.
Pu Yin had already said everything he needed to say so everyone was basically staring at Mo Wuji now. As long as Mo Wuji agreed to the battle against Pu Yin, the outcome wouldn’t change.
If Mo Wuji fought against Pu Yin and Mo Wuji lost, Pu Yin would be the legitimate Da Shixiong. If Pu Yin lost… Ah, Senior Brother Pu Yin was in the Nascent God Stage Level 9 and also a peak grade genius so how could he lose?
Mo Wuji replied faintly, ”Junior Brother Pu Yin, I will not fight against you. My Heavenly Mortal Sect emphasise on love and respect between members. My blade is only meant for enemies, not for my sect mate…”
The instant Mo Wuji’s words were heard, everyone started discussing as disdainful eyes fell onto Mo Wuji’s body.
Not pointing of the blade towards sect mates? He must have known that he wasn’t a match for Pu Yin which was why he decided to avoid the battle.
Even more people shook their heads because the sect actually recruited a coward to be their Da Shixiong? If Senior Brother Pu Yin didn’t step out, how many people were they going to lose in the God Domain Nest?
Everyone standing behind Mo Wuji except Ku Cai were all disappointed at Mo Wuji’s lack of courage to accept a fight.
Even if Mo Wuji were to lose, it would be better than avoiding a fight altogether. At least he had the courage to stand up against a fight instead of acting like a coward.
Only Ku Cai knew how powerful Big Brother Wuji was. For whatever reason Mo Wuji was avoiding the fight, she was convinced that Mo Wuji was not a coward.
Mo Wuji sneered in his heart because he really didn’t bother about what these people had to say. Even though he was in the Nascent God Stage Level 1 and Pu Yin was in the Nascent God Stage Level 9, Mo Wuji was confident he could get rid of Pu Yin. This was entirely based on the confidence he had of himself.
But killing Pu Yin was simply too unrealistic.
His Spiritual Will Arrow, Wheel of Life and Death and Seven World Fingers were all peak grade sacred arts. Why would he execute these sacred arts if he had no intention to kill someone?