Chapter 286: Conquered Just Like That
Yan Yun observed Chen Baiqing carefully, seeing that she didn't seem embarrassed at all, and her cat impression was actually quite cute.
It wasn't laughable; in fact, it made one want to reach out and pet her...
Indeed, if she herself didn't mind, then those actions and phrases weren't really a big deal.
After all, it hadn't truly crossed any lines.
Her gaze fell upon her master, only to find her master looking relaxed and quite engaged in the game.
Not to mention anything else, it was clearly a well-designed game with such lively gameplay and effects that were obviously thoughtfully created.
If one didn't overthink it, it was actually quite fun.
As Chen Baiqing finished her punishment, Zhou Ping tossed the dice representing Bai Xuanling.
Two dice rolled.
One die landed on three points, while the other spun twice before landing on two points, right before Lu Xuan's widened eyes.
As the dice settled, Chu Xingchen impartially moved the icon representing Bai Xuanling forward.
Lu Xuan's gaze was also locked on, watching the icon slowly land on a punishment square.
What the...?
Is this for real?
Is the game not rigged? This isn't just Bai Xuanling using a game as an excuse to mess with me, is it?
Is it really fair and square?
Is this really Bai Xuanling? When did she change her personality so much?
Lu Xuan looked up at Bai Xuanling in astonishment, only to see her frown slightly but say nothing as she used her spiritual energy to draw a punishment card.
[Punishment Card: Raise your head confidently, stand with your sword, and shout loudly—"If Heaven had not birthed me, Bai Xuanling, the immortal path would have been endless night!"]
As Bai Xuanling showed the punishment card, Chu Xingchen also controlled Bai Xuanling's chibi avatar and began to act.
Just as Lu Xuan was smirking, expecting to see Bai Xuanling's slightly shy expression...
He saw Bai Xuanling casually summon her spiritual sword, stand firm, her aura steady as she raised her head. Her white robes billowed in the wind, looking incredibly dashing. Bai Xuanling even used her spiritual energy to amplify her voice as she declared:
"If Heaven had not birthed me, Bai Xuanling, the immortal path would have been endless night!"
The voice echoed from Zhuji Peak, spreading out to the surrounding peaks, clearly reaching the other disciples.
Many Tianyan Sect disciples who were hurrying about stopped in their tracks upon hearing this domineering statement, their gazes instinctively turning toward Zhuji Peak.
At the same time, disciples from nearby peaks began to converse.
"That sounds like Elder Bai's voice."
"Who else but Elder Bai could say something like that."
"It has to be Elder Bai. What he said is so domineering... and convincing."
"Naturally. That's the Elder Bai who can refine the Ten Great Tonic Pills."
"But why is Elder Bai saying this all of a sudden? Is he planning... to overthrow the Sect Leader and take the position himself?"
"Get real. Do you really think Elder Bai would want to be the Sect Leader? It's not exactly a great job. I heard from a reliable source that the Punishment Elder is working on some kind of plan, supposedly targeting the Sect Leader."
"What you said... does make sense."
Lu Xuan pursed his lips. How did this punishment feel so cool?
This was considered a punishment?
Bai Xuanling casually dismissed his spiritual sword and looked at the others, saying:
"If you're going to shout, then shout loud. We're all cultivators, are we really that petty? It's just a simple game. Are you really going to hold back your words?"
Chu Xingchen's gaze fell on Bai Xuanling. The two exchanged a look, and then Chu Xingchen spoke with a smile:
"In that case, whenever we draw a punishment that requires shouting, shall we follow Senior Bai's method? It's just a game, and it would be easier to explain that way."
Lu Xuan's expression was conflicted. If he drew some lowly phrase and shouted it out, his already limited authority as the Sect Leader would plummet even further.
Just as Lu Xuan was trying to find an excuse to refuse...
Yan Yun spoke up first: "No problem!"
Lu Xuan looked at his eldest disciple in astonishment, not expecting the cold blade to come from his own teammate first.
Yan Yun looked calmly at her master and said in a calm tone:
"My master isn't someone who can't take a joke."
It's not like she hadn't lost face before. At least she had a gradual approach. Her master had already been condemned by her today.
Bai Xuanling raised an eyebrow and looked at Lu Xuan, asking mockingly:
"Sect Leader, what do you say? Can you handle it?"
"Of course I can handle it!" Lu Xuan retorted without backing down. "It's just that the others might not..."
Chen Baiqing raised her little hand and decisively cut him off:
"Count me in!"
Li Yingling quickly followed up, supporting Chen Baiqing: "If Little Bai Qing isn't afraid, then as the senior sister, I agree too."
Xie Lingyu nodded slightly to express her opinion:
"Fine."
The situation in the room changed in an instant. Lu Xuan's gaze swept around, meeting Bai Xuanling's mocking eyes, and he gritted his teeth and agreed:
"Since it's a game, everyone's enjoyment is what's most important!"
Bai Xuanling nodded in satisfaction: "In that case, Zhou Ping, roll for the Sect Leader who can handle it!"
Zhou Ping skillfully tossed the dice in his hand.
After a roll, and then right before Lu Xuan's horrified eyes, it landed smoothly on the number for the punishment square.
Chu Xingchen was also extremely fast. Lu Xuan's avatar instantly stepped into the punishment card pool.
Suddenly feeling a surge of malice, Lu Xuan looked at his beloved disciple Yan Yun, only to find his beloved disciple looking at him with a schadenfreude expression.
When did this happen?
The beloved disciple he had poured his heart into, using every means to cultivate, had so readily betrayed him?
Chu Xingchen gestured and said: "Senior Lu Xuan, please draw your punishment card."
Lu Xuan took a deep breath, raised his hand to draw a card, and glanced at it carefully, almost dying of shock on the spot.
[Punishment Card: Shout in a tone of angry shock—"Where did this baldy dare to compete with this Daoist for the head mistress!"]
Fortunately, he quickly remembered he could redraw and said hastily:
"I remember at the start of the game, it was said I could draw another card and choose between the two."
Chu Xingchen nodded and then gestured:
"Then you can draw another card, Senior."
Lu Xuan glared at Bai Xuanling's disdainful gaze and quickly drew another one. If he shouted that previous phrase, forget about Tianyan Sect, he, Lu Xuan, wouldn't be able to stay in Zhongzhou anymore!
He took a deep breath and slowly looked at the content written on the punishment card.
[Punishment Card: Shout in a tone of utter heartbreak—"Conquered just like that, all retreats cut off."]
Lu Xuan's vision went black.
He realized it now. Today was definitely an ambush targeted at him.
No matter which of those phrases he chose... it would be enough to make him lose all face in Zhongzhou.
Chu Xingchen controlled the illusion, two chibi Lu Xuan avatars appearing before him.
One glared with wide eyes, pointing at the sky and roaring.
The other knelt prostrate, his face filled with grief.
Lu Xuan glanced sideways and felt his vision grow even darker.
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