Ascended Without Me: Cultivating with a Genius Son | Chapter 76 | Defusing the Conflict | Novela.app

As expected, looks of disdain appeared on the faces of the Yunjin Sect members. It was clear that Daoist Ming Yuan’s sole purpose was to pick a fight. Daoist Yu Hong glared at Ming Yuan’s face—a face that practically begged to be slapped. None of the Nascent Soul Daoists present were afraid of a fight; every one of them had tempered themselves through countless battles. However, if they started a brawl now, they would be playing right into the old man’s hands, a thought that was deeply irritating. Li Xue, Li Lin, and the other juniors also saw through Daoist Ming Yuan’s intentions. The old man was truly thick-skinned, willing to resort to such unreasonable pestering just for the sake of a fight. Out of the corner of his eye, Li Lin noticed Dongfang Jing, and a thought suddenly struck him. Given the current situation, a clash between his Grandmaster and Daoist Ming Yuan seemed inevitable. It would be better to provide his Grandmaster with a proper justification; otherwise, they would be in too passive a position. "Grandmaster, those people from the Wuling Sect are truly detestable! They actually had the audacity to claim they wanted my mother to be their concubine!" Li Lin announced in a clear, loud voice. "What?!" At those words, the expressions of every Yunjin Sect cultivator present darkened. While everyone knew the conflict had started because a Wuling Sect disciple had harassed a female disciple of the Yunjin Sect, hearing the specific insult spoken aloud changed everything. Such a blatant humiliation was intolerable. "Your Wuling Sect has gone too far! Ming Yuan, you old coot, if you don't give us an explanation for this, I’m not finished with you!" Daoist Yu Hong stepped forward, releasing his powerful aura as he prepared to strike. Daoist Ming Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing Li Lin’s words, but seeing that a fight was imminent, his eyes lit up with excitement, casting all other concerns aside. Both Daoist Yu Hong and Daoist Ming Yuan now had their excuses. Neither had seen combat for centuries, and both felt a surge of anticipation. But while they were excited, Daoist Yu Qing, standing to the side, was displeased. *Dongfang Ming Yuan, you think you can just come and go as you please, fighting whenever you want? Do you really think the Yunjin Sect is a place you can run wild? If you want a fight so badly, I’ll make sure you don't get one.* "Junior Brother Yu Hong, wait!" Daoist Yu Qing stopped Yu Hong and turned to Ming Yuan, his voice cold. "Dongfang Ming Yuan, if you do not cease this at once, I guarantee that the first person to seek you out for trouble when you return to the Wuling Sect will be your own Divine Lord Jue Xin!" Yu Qing pointed a finger toward Li Xue and spoke with grave solemnity. "Do you have any idea who she is? Her husband’s whereabouts are currently unknown because of his sacrifices for the sake of the entire cultivation world. Even the Realm-Breaking Pills were contributed by her. You dare to insult her so? Does your Wuling Sect not only disregard our Yunjin Sect, but the entire cultivation world as well?" This revelation didn't just startle Ming Yuan; even Daoist Yu Ze and Daoist Yu Lan were deeply shaken. Anything involving a Deity Transformation Ancestor was bound to be a matter of immense importance. Seeing Ming Yuan waver, Daoist Yu Qing let out a cold snort. "I advise Fellow Daoist Ming Yuan to return to your sect and ask your Ancestor for the full story before causing any more trouble!" Ming Yuan knew that Yu Qing’s words were likely true, but leaving like this felt like a loss of face. "Great-Great-Grandfather, let’s go back first and give those two troublemakers a good lesson! This is all their fault!" Dongfang Jing was a clever youth. Seeing his ancestor hesitating, he quickly provided a convenient excuse. "Fine, we shall return and deal with them first!" Seeing a way out that saved some face, Ming Yuan stopped his provocation and led Dongfang Jing away from the Yunjin Sect. Li Xue was left speechless by the plaintive, longing look Dongfang Jing threw her as he departed. That boy was truly bizarre—how could he be so childish? Was it her fault his elder couldn't win the argument? Li Lin and Yu Ming exchanged a glance. Seeing that Li Xue had completely misinterpreted the situation, their lips twitched, but they chose not to enlighten her. Meanwhile, as soon as Daoist Ming Yuan returned to the Wuling Sect, the Head Supreme Elder, Daoist Ming Yi, breathed a sigh of relief. With Ming Yuan’s temperament, he had truly feared the man would stir up an unmanageable disaster. The Yunjin Sect was not an opponent to be trifled with lightly. Inside the grotto-estate of the Wuling Sect’s Deity Transformation Ancestor, Divine Lord Jue Xin, Ming Yuan received a harsh scolding for his bellicose nature. Finally, the Ancestor concluded, "That Li Ran from the Yunjin Sect and his family have indeed made significant contributions to the cultivation world. You had better watch yourself and stay out of their way. Do not go looking for trouble where there is none to be found!" Ming Yuan could only nod in submission. Dongfang Jing sat in his own cultivation cave, brooding in silence. Seeing him like this, Ming Yuan asked in confusion, "Jing’er, what is wrong? Are you unhappy because Grandpa didn't vent your frustrations for you?" "It’s not that, Great-Great-Grandfather. I’m just... I’m sad because she ignores me," Dongfang Jing said miserably. Ming Yuan finally caught the drift. Observing his grandson’s expression, he understood everything and chuckled. "Jing’er is growing up. If you wish to find a partner for dual cultivation, Grandpa will find one for you. You can have whatever kind you like, as many as you want!" Dongfang Jing felt a massive headache coming on. He shouldn't have mentioned it to his grandfather; he was in for a lot of nagging now. His expression grew even more resentful, and his mood sank further into gloom.