Dilemma

'It's better than a drama.' Jiang Yue marvelled as he looked around.

Since arriving in the Cangxing world, this was the first time he saw so many cultivators that looked like the immortals described in novels.

Sect master Wen looked like a scholar immortal.

He was refined, and his purple robe reminded Jiang Yue of ancient Chinese scholars.

Beside the sect master was elder Chen.

Jiang Yue had met her during the recruitment, but he didn't know that she was the sect master's wife until much later.

On the other side of the sect master was an old man with an eye patch over his left eye.

The old man carried a sword, and Jiang Yue guessed that he was the peak master of the fourth peak.

Next to the old man was a vagabond.

The person looked like a character from the Jianghu. He had a rough appearance and exuded a murderous aura that made it difficult for people to be near him.

There was also a fat elder with an amiable look on his face, a female elder with a blindfold around her eyes, a man with a very refreshing aura, and a female who looked like a golden statue.

However, Jiang Yue was most attracted by a male cultivator who stood behind the sect master.

The man wore a red robe and had a cheeky face when he looked at the seven disciples.

'He looks like he is having fun.' Jiang Yue thought.

The man took a sip from his gourd and turned in time to see Jiang Yue looking at him.

He smiled coquettishly and then winked.

'Who is this bastard?' Yu Nianzhen was annoyed when he saw the wink.

He glared at the man coldly, and Yang Xu chuckled in amusement.

At this time, Ouyang Shu had already walked to the test stone.

His family was a sect clan, and he trusted the Sea Cloud Sect. However, he couldn't help but be uncertain at this time.

"Don't waste time." The announcing elder urged.

Ouyang Shu took a deep breath and placed his hand on the test stone.

"Spear origin." A voice shouted.

The voice came from within the stone, and luckily, it didn't announce the aptitude.

'It seems that there are many types of origin test stones in this world.' Yu Nianzhen observed.

After Ouyang Shu stepped to the side, Kong Fan went to test.

"Plant origin."

The test proceeded quickly, and soon, it was Jiang Yue's turn.

He placed his hand on the test stone, and without suspense, a moon pearl appeared.

"Illusion origin."

"Peak Master Chen is fortunate." Peak master Chu said as he looked at Chen Qing on the other side of the sect master.

Elder Chen nodded but didn't comment on it.

"Sword origin."

"Peak Master Chu is also fortunate." The fat elder stated when Yu Nianzhen took the test.

After all seven disciples were tested, the sect master waved his hand, and a golden barrier appeared.

The barrier was transparent, and the disciples could see within, but they couldn't hear what the elders were discussing.

"They are choosing disciples." A female disciple stated.

"I am hoping for the first peak master."

This was said by a small girl, and the others turned to look at her.

"This…, are you sure?" One of the male disciples asked the girl.

He looked incredulous, but so did the others.

"Is there something wrong with the first peak master?" Jiang Yue nudged Kong Fan and asked.

Kong Fan also looked incredulous, and he sighed before he spoke.

"The first peak master is the elder sitting next to the fourth peak master."

Jiang Yue turned to look at the elders.

The fourth peak master was easy to recognise because he carried a sword on his waist.

Next to him was the vagabond with a murderous aura.

When Jiang Yue realised this, he understood why everyone found it strange that the delicate girl wanted to be chosen by the first peak master.

'Is this the legendary gap moe?'

As someone who had come across all types of characters, Jiang Yue quickly accepted the girl's eccentric taste.

"You will probably end up with the third peak master, and I will be chosen by the seventh."

Kong Fan's assumption came to pass.

After the elders finished their discussion, the sect master waved his hand again, and the barrier disappeared.

Some of the elders looked satisfied, some looked indifferent, and others appeared angry.

As expected, Jiang Yue was chosen by the third elder and Kong Fan was chosen by the seventh.

Ouyang Shu was chosen by the first, and to her disappointment, the delicate girl was chosen by the fifth peak master.

However, the girl wasn't too disappointed, and she quickly got over it.

"You are very suitable for body refining." The female elder who looked like a golden statue said to the girl.

The girl raised her head proudly, and her dream quickly changed.

'What about having a murderous aura? It was better to cultivate a golden body.'

"This one will not disappoint master."

"Good."

Soon after, only Yu Nianzhen was left.

The sect master sighed, and there was a pitying look on his face when he looked at him.

"Young one, you have a sword origin, and your natural destination should be the fourth peak. However, supreme elder Yang has expressed interest in taking you as a disciple. What do you think of this matter?" The sect master spoke.

'What do I think?' Yu Nianzhen was confused.

What should he think?

He was not only new to the sect but also new to the Cangxing world.

If he was asked to choose, he didn't know how to since both elders were strangers to him.

It would be easier if either had a sword origin that resonated with his own.

However, neither had a sword origin.

Yu Nianzhen took a moment to consider all the information on hand.

He knew that the fourth elder was the peak master of the fourth peak, which was also known as the sword peak.

Before the test, he had vaguely decided to join the fourth peak since it had a deep sword foundation.

Also, supreme elder Yang had winked at Jiang Yue which made Yu Nianzhen slightly dislike him.

After considering a lot of things, Yu Nianzhen was no longer conflicted.

He was just about to say his decision when a saucy voice floated out.

"Young one, you shouldn't make your decision too hastily."

Yu Nianzhen turned to look at the man who spoke, and he raised an eyebrow in question.

"The fourth peak master has many disciples, but I have none. You will be my only one."

If someone else had said the words, the meaning would have been clear. However, the words didn't feel innocent when said by supreme elder Yang.

Jiang Yue had black lines on his face, and he glared at the man angrily.

'Was this trying to dig his corner? Did he think he was dead?'

Jiang Yue was angry, and Yu Nianzhen was wary.

"Supreme elder Yang is right, the young lad should not make the decision rashly." Peak master Chu said.

He turned a vicious look at Yang Xu before he continued his words.

"Supreme elder Yang may not have any disciples, but he doesn't practice the sword. My sword peak has a deep sword heritage, and you will not lack resources and seniors to guide you."

"Additionally, I am a nascent soul cultivator, and supreme elder Yang is only at the origin tempering realm."

The sect master and other elders frowned when they heard peak master Chu's last words.

It was okay for them to disdain Yang Xu in private, but some words couldn't be said in public.

Yang Xu was not only a supreme elder, but he was also a hero who had prevented a devils' invasion ten years ago.

Before the accident, he was at the peak of the nascent soul realm and was known as the strongest person in the Cangxing world.

He could walk sideways in the Cangxing world and was a terrifying existence that made the world tremble with a stomp of his foot.

The common people worshipped him, the evil cultivators feared him, and other nascent souls resented him out of jealousy.

No one said it aloud, but most nascent souls rejoiced at his accident.

If not for the accident, Yang Xu had hope of breaking through to the reincarnation realm.

Although the elders didn't like to hear peak master Chu's words, they didn't do anything to stop him.

'They can't help but push a wall that is about to fall?'

Yang Xu drank from his gourd, and a smile curled his lips.

He neither refuted Chu Pengju's words nor tried to offer benefits that would sway Yu Nianzhen to his side.

In truth, he didn't want a disciple.

Wanting Yu Nianzhen was a momentary decision, and fighting for him was mostly to stand in Chu Pengju's way.

He wasn't attached to the decision, and he indifferently waited for the boy's decision.

Yu Nianzhen sighed and took turns looking at the two people who wanted to be his master.