Chapter 1387: Chapter 1388: I Want You and Also the Xuanqing Sect (5)
During the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang was admired by everyone, and Chiang Yu, who passed through the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation, held a similar status in the hearts of the Xuanqing Sect members.
Therefore, even though Long Zaitian and the Shao Brothers gritted their teeth in hatred towards him, they were helpless against him.
What An Yiqing was attempting was precisely to pass through this legendary myth—the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation!
"Hmph! That ignorant girl really thinks our Xuanqing Sect’s Eighteen Golden Figures Formation is child’s play? If she dares to come, I’ll make sure she regrets ever trying!" Shao Qiang said disdainfully.
Shao Xing glanced at Shao Qiang. Although he didn’t speak, his gaze suggested agreement with Shao Qiang’s words. The Eighteen Golden Figures Formation is by no means an empty reputation; no matter how formidable An Yiqing may be, it’s impossible for her to become the second person in nearly a hundred years to succeed.
"Sect Leader, what do you think?" Shao Xing asked.
Chiang Yu also shifted his gaze to Long Zaitian, remaining expressionless.
After a moment of silence, Long Zaitian looked thoughtfully at Chiang Yu, "Military Advisor, why do you think An Yiqing wants to use you as a wager?"
This question quieted everyone. Why is An Yiqing asking for nothing else but wanting to take away Chiang Yu? Could it be because she is impressed with his talent?
Chiang Yu’s eyes flickered, and he gently shook his head, "I also don’t understand An Yiqing’s reasons for doing this. Maybe she just values the extra ink bottles in my mind. Sect Leader, now isn’t the time to explore this matter. The pressing issue is whether we should accept An Yiqing’s challenge."
As soon as Chiang Yu finished speaking, Shao Qiang burst out, "Challenge! Why not? I don’t believe that little girl can pass the Eighteen Golden Figures Formation! It’s simply suicidal! Besides, didn’t she say? If she loses, Xuanqing Sect’s crisis will be resolved! Why wouldn’t we accept such a good deal?"
"Absurd! How can young people’s ideas be so naive?" Uncle Zhong slammed the table furiously, "You’re only thinking about the win, but what if we lose? The Eighteen Golden Figures Formation is indeed formidable, but that girl An Yiqing, who is a rising star as renowned as Xuanjin and Gu Yelin, aren’t you afraid she might actually succeed? If she wins, not only will Xuanqing Sect’s crisis remain, but we’ll also lose Military Advisor Chiang! Our survival until now is thanks to Military Advisor Chiang’s efforts. If he leaves, you young rascals would surely cause chaos!"
Uncle Zhong’s words received unanimous agreement from several elder members, having all witnessed Chiang Yu’s talent and capability, and they strictly adhered to the pronouncements of the Old Sect Leader.
However, Uncle Zhong’s words unsettled Long Zaitian. What does it mean by "Xuanqing Sect only maintained its position because of Military Advisor Chiang"? Was she merely a figurehead as the Sect Leader, contributing nothing?
Chiang Yu felt a pang and looked up at Long Zaitian. Indeed, the suspicion and wariness in those eyes towards him were now even more pronounced!
"Haha, Uncle Zhong’s words are inevitably biased. The thriving state of Xuanqing Sect is entirely because my foster father works tirelessly every day. Military Advisor Chiang only plays a supportive role. Uncle Zhong, you’re surely overlooking my foster father’s efforts with such words."
Shao Xing’s words made Uncle Zhong’s face stiffen. He glanced at Long Zaitian’s dark, water-like face but refrained from speaking further.
The atmosphere became awkward, with everyone’s gaze constantly switching between Long Zaitian and Chiang Yu, nervously and anxiously awaiting the result.
After a long time, when everyone was about to suffocate from the tension, Long Zaitian finally spoke slowly.
"Alright, inform An Yiqing that the Xuanqing Sect accepts this wager! See you next Monday at 9 AM, at the Xuanqing Sect headquarters training ground."