Chapter 246: 245 Points of Ranking, Life and Death

That's about it.

Wang Wu doesn't think he did anything wrong, and even if First Day Wu is someone who cares more about right and wrong than about who is close or distant, he still wouldn't expect the other side to side with the Jade Mist Sect cultivators.

Come to think of it, he still doesn't know the old man's name who threatened to execute him, nor what he looks like, but that doesn't matter now, since he won't be around for long.

Of course that doesn't mean Wang Wu intends to kill the other; he's still kind, even though the other keeps saying he'll kill him, Wang Wu still chooses to forgive…

Fine, not that exaggerated; he just doesn't care, but the other definitely must face punishment. Whether he gets killed or not, he doesn't care.

After hearing Wang Wu's account, First Day Wu naturally knows Wang Wu didn't lie and is fully truthful, with no embellishment or selective disclosure to benefit himself.

It's simply plain truth, without any embellishment.

After all, embellishment is meaningless, because at this moment First Day Wu doesn't tolerate any lies or so‑called "art of speech."

After hearing Wang Wu's description, First Day Wu fell into contemplation, but not for long; in the real world that's less than a second.

Soon he rendered his judgment, which was simple, since Wang Wu's case was straightforward:

"My youngster's entire exam process here complied with the rules, right? Yet you want to arrest him because of this; isn't that a bit double‑standard?"

First Day Wu could roughly grasp the situation: the cultivator Wang Wu killed held an unusual status, and to avoid offending the family behind them, the Jade Mist Sect naturally chose to use this prodigy disciple as a scapegoat.

Of course, being an exceptionally gifted seedling, if he could be saved, they'd certainly keep him, provided Wang Wu is willing to submit.

Unfortunately, Wang Wu clearly had no intention to do so. Since he was offered a possible "way out" but didn't take it, the cultivators can't be blamed.

If nothing unexpected occurs, and if there's no insurance left on Wang Wu, then Wang Wu is essentially doomed, First Day Wu is certain of that.

Now, with Wang Wu's own aura erupting, plus two Celestial Lords and a Celestial Emperor, they will naturally adapt on the fly.

Their improvisation is to push one of them out as a scapegoat.

Unlike Wang Wu, First Day Wu can clearly sense the cultivators hiding behind the "curtain," because Wang Wu's strength is far inferior to theirs, making them undetectable and invisible to him.

But for his several masters, that's no problem at all.

"I suppose you'll give my child an answer?"

First Day Wu didn't call Wang Wu his disciple here, using "youngster" and then "my child" instead, because he considered that labeling Wang Wu solely as his disciple might affect his future entry into the Jade Mist Sect.

If he still wishes to join, after all, coming from a sect with a Celestial Emperor and from a family with a Celestial Emperor are two different concepts.

Though First Day Wu doesn't realize that however he addresses Wang Wu makes no difference.

After all, in this star sector, it's common for sects that have a Celestial Emperor to send their disciples to the Jade Mist Sect for study.

Indeed, the Jade Mist Sect essentially represents the official model of the Qiong Yuan Civilization and handles many aspects of this star sector's administration.

It is the largest and strongest sect in this sector; no other sect surpasses it.

Gaining entry to this great sect for cultivation is, for sects below the Jade Mist Sect, like a child taking the university entrance exam and also securing admission.

Because after joining the Jade Mist Sect you receive a salary; other sects have it too, but in the Jade Mist Sect, once you step through the gate you automatically get it—one part from the sect, another from the court.

The "court" doesn't truly exist in the Qiong Yuan Civilization, but can be called that; the highest governing body is a council‑like organization whose members are leaders from the few most powerful sects.

The Jade Mist Sect isn't part of it, because it hasn't reached that level of power yet.

Even a Celestial Emperor is mighty, but above that lies a realm called the "Saint." Only those who attain that realm qualify to ascend to the civilization's highest seat of power.

Indeed, First Day Wu's hi power is extremely strong, but even such a powerful First Day Wu is merely a "Celestial Emperor."

For all the top martial artists on Earth, this place is their ultimate promotion paradise.

Countless strongmen, a multitude of strongmen, enough for them to fight to their heart's content.

Unfortunately, only a tiny fraction can enjoy such combat thrill, like him…

Ahem, of course not; he wouldn't do that.

"Master, could you punish that guy—the one who said he'll kill me?"

At that moment, Wang Wu's voice came from behind. First Day Wu was startled, then turned to look, "What?"

"I can't beat him, but he's planning to kill me; whatever, you have to vent this anger for me, Master," Wang Wu said. "Punish that guy; I think his strength should be just right for you, Master."

Now First Day Wu understands why Wang Wu said that, and it's quite reasonable, leaving him no grounds to refuse.

He wants to, but... um, this...

"His strength isn't enough to challenge me," First Day Wu shook his head. This time it's not unwillingness, but truly none of those cultivators can give him a satisfying fight.

"Then, have them find one for you! Find one! So hand that guy who wants to kill me over to Master Li Li to deal with?"

First Day Wu didn't answer Wang Wu right away, just looked again at those people.

After a while, he finally spoke:

"I think you heard what my disciple said?"

Those cultivators had been silent since First Day Wu's party arrived, of course also swaying people. When First Day Wu said that, they clearly understood it was time to discuss compensation.

So, after a few more seconds of silence, the first cultivator who asked whether Wang Wu had confessed spoke again:

"That, of course, is possible."

"To show our apology, we will present his head…"

"No, I mean, a living one," First Day Wu interrupted. "One Celestial Emperor against me, two Celestial Lords against my two friends, each of us fighting a match."

"To determine superiority and life or death."

(End of Chapter)