Chapter 176

As soon as Ji Yueyao's words were spoken, everyone present was stunned, looking at Ji Yueyao with faces full of astonishment, not understanding her intentions.

Especially Chu Xiu, whose eyes were almost spitting flames, his fists clenched so tightly they creaked.

He was unwilling; Bai Zhi was his fiancée, so how could he allow another man to lay a hand on her?

Furthermore, if Su Chen chose the second option, then Bai Zhi would be Su Chen's, which was even more unacceptable to him.

However, hindered by Ji Yueyao's majesty, Chu Xiu ultimately did not attack, only glaring viciously at Su Chen, his eyes filled with resentment.

The two choices Ji Yueyao gave Su Chen were truly a test of the human heart.

If he chose the first, Su Chen would receive Ji Yueyao's utmost cultivation, but he would lose Bai Zhi.

If he chose the second, although Su Chen would gain Bai Zhi, he would simultaneously lose the qualification to join the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Faced with such a choice, it is estimated that the vast majority of people would consider it very carefully.

Bai Zhi's pretty face also changed slightly; she had not expected Ji Yueyao to suddenly propose such a choice, letting Su Chen decide, which caught her off guard.

But in order not to affect Su Chen's future, Bai Zhi bit her red lips lightly, looked up at Su Chen, and said, "Wangshu, you should choose the first one; Senior Sister does not want to delay your future."

Hearing Bai Zhi's words, Ji Yueyao revealed a hint of appreciation, but she did not intend to change her decision and continued to look at Su Chen.

She wanted to see how this interesting little fellow would choose.

Who was Su Chen? He was someone who never played by the rules.

He merely raised an eyebrow, held Bai Zhi, and smiled faintly: "Senior Sister Bai Zhi, don't worry, with Junior Brother here, I will not let you marry the Saint Son Chu Xiu."

Hearing this, Bai Zhi's pretty face flushed, and she took the initiative to press her head against Su Chen's chest, saying with teary eyes: "Wangshu, Senior Sister is very grateful to you, but Senior Sister cannot become a stumbling block on your path to immortality."

Having said that, she stood on tiptoe and kissed Su Chen lightly on the face.

She turned around, intending to run toward Chu Xiu.

She was a kind-hearted girl, and it was only because she could not bear to drag Su Chen down that she made such a difficult choice.

Su Chen's behavior moved her, so she wanted to cut off Su Chen's thoughts of her as soon as possible.

Seeing this scene, the happiest person was none other than Chu Xiu, who was standing to the side.

As long as Bai Zhi returned to his hands, he would certainly punish her well and let her know the consequences of betraying him.

However, Su Chen did not give him any chance.

Su Chen grabbed Bai Zhi again, pulled her into his arms, looked up at Ji Yueyao in the void, and roared: "I, Wangshu, choose neither! I choose the third option!"

"The third option?"

Everyone looked at Su Chen in confusion.

"Yes, that is the third choice: I join under the Sect Master, and Senior Sister Bai Zhi becomes my Dao companion!"

Su Chen roared with a resounding voice, his tone fierce and overbearing.

Hiss.

Once these words were spoken, the entire scene immediately fell into an uproar.

"Damn, has this guy's brain been flooded? How dare he say such things?"

"Is he crazy? He wants both the future and the beauty; does he think he is a Great Emperor?"

"Heh, he is courting death!"

Seeing this, the disciples of the Heavenly Dao Sect lowered their heads and discussed among themselves, most of their faces filled with disdain.

Chu Xiu's face was as gloomy as water; he had never expected that Su Chen would be able to say such absurd words—it was simply too rampant!

Ji Yueyao's willow eyebrows also knitted together; clearly, she was also somewhat surprised by Su Chen's behavior.

But her reaction did not show on her face; she maintained her calm demeanor and remained silent.

"Kid, you really dare to think!"

The Great Elder's face was as cold as iron, and he shouted angrily: "Why don't you kneel down and admit your mistake to the Sect Master immediately!"

Within the Heavenly Dao Sect, no one had ever dared to speak such arrogant words in front of Ji Yueyao; even he did not dare to say such things, let alone do them.

"Of course I dare to think! My life is determined by me, not by the Heavens!" Su Chen stood tall, his tone resolute.

He was the dignified Young Master of the Su Family; naturally, he could not tolerate others bullying the people he cared about, even if that person was the Sect Master of the Heavenly Dao Sect, he still did not fear her.

The corner of the Great Elder's mouth curled into a cold sneer, and he said with murderous intent: "Good! Since you are so obsessed, I will let you see just how powerful my Heavenly Dao Sect is."

Boom—

As he spoke, the Great Elder waved his sleeve, and a brilliant, dazzling light shot into the sky.

This light was like a torch, emitting a terrifying aura that shook people's hearts.

Subsequently, a pitch-black giant sword appeared in mid-air, carrying a destructive aura that crushed the surrounding air.

This giant sword was entirely black and emitted a dark light, as if it had come from the depths of hell.

It was named the Zhanmo Sword, the legacy item of the sect's Elder Council, possessing energy capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.

Hum!

Accompanied by the appearance of the Zhanmo Sword, the entire space trembled violently, and cracks even vaguely appeared.

Once the Zhanmo Sword appeared, all the disciples at the scene stared fixedly at the giant sword, their eyes flashing with deep dread and horror.

They could feel the powerful strength contained within the Zhanmo Sword, enough to sweep away everything.

"Hahaha, ignorant child, this old man will give you one last chance: kneel down and kowtow to the Sect Master to admit your mistake, otherwise you will surely die today!"

The Great Elder's expression was majestic as he looked down at Su Chen below, speaking with the air of a ruler.

The Zhanmo Sword's power was strong to the extreme; even a powerhouse at the Quasi-Emperor Realm would not dare to resist it head-on.

How could a mere ant at the Small Saint Initial Stage block the attack of the Zhanmo Sword?

Hearing the Great Elder's threat, Su Chen was not afraid; instead, his fighting spirit surged.

He pointed at the Great Elder and asked loudly: "Old bastard, you have repeatedly protected the Saint Son Chu Xiu with all your might; could it be that he is an illegitimate son you left outside?"

An illegitimate son?!

As soon as these three words were spoken, all the disciples in the arena widened their eyes.

If Chu Xiu were truly the Great Elder's illegitimate son, then this joke would be a massive one; once Chu Xiu succeeded as Sect Master of the Heavenly Dao Sect, wouldn't this pair of father and son hold all the power of speech over the entire Heavenly Dao Sect?

Recalling the past, the Great Elder had brought Chu Xiu back from the outside, claiming he was an orphan and that he found him pitiful.

He used his own surname to name him Chu Xiu.

In his daily cultivation, the Great Elder took even greater care of Chu Xiu.

Even during the original Saint Son selection, it was the Great Elder who overcame all opposition to place Chu Xiu in the position of Saint Son of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Now, hearing Su Chen's words, they felt it was not without foundation, and perhaps there was some hidden truth to it.

"Hmph, you brat, stop spouting nonsense!"

Seeing this, the Great Elder's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly explained: "The Saint Son is a cultivation genius rarely seen in our Heavenly Dao Sect in a hundred years, with peerless talent; thus, he was able to become the Saint Son. What does that have to do with me?"

"Furthermore, everyone knows that I, Chu Xiong, have never been close to women in my life and have devoted myself entirely to the path of immortal cultivation. How could I have an illegitimate son?"

"If you continue to spout nonsense and slander my reputation, even if I have to risk everything, I will cripple you!"

Chu Xiong glared at Su Chen, a cold glint flashing in his murky eyes, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet several times over.

His words were sonorous and powerful, revealing a formidable aura.

In his eyes, Su Chen was merely a junior, completely unworthy of mention.

However, upon hearing this, Su Chen chuckled and mocked: "Old scoundrel, are you getting angry from embarrassment?"

(End of chapter)