The Almighty Dominance novel Chapter 589

Pure Snow Sword Maiden, Li Chingxue, stood among the most important disciples in the entire sect. She was one of the five core disciples personally chosen by the Sect Master—a position far above the ordinary ranks.

Core disciples answered directly to the Sect Master himself. They handled matters that affected the entire sect—internal disputes, external threats, and the delicate balance of power within Wudang.

And from those five, one would eventually inherit the position of Sect Master.

Their status inside Wudang Sect was not merely high.

It was decisive.

Li Chingxue stood calmly before the Sect Master and bowed with quiet respect.

“Master, is there anything you need from me?”

The Sect Master looked at her, then suddenly laughed.

“The person you brought to the sect…” he said slowly, amusement flickering in his eyes. “That young man is extremely interesting. Ever since he appeared, life in this old sect has become far less boring.”

Li Chingxue’s brows tightened slightly.

“Master, if he has caused any trouble within the sect, I beg your forgiveness on his behalf.”

The Sect Master waved his hand dismissively.

“Trouble? No. On the contrary—he has brought tremendous benefit to Wudang.”

He leaned back in his seat, clearly entertained.

“Don’t you know? Ever since he arrived at Thousand Herbs Peak, the total production of spirit herbs there has increased by nearly fifty percent in a single year.”

He chuckled.

“The highest increase in the peak’s entire recorded history.”

Li Chingxue blinked, clearly caught off guard.

“What does that have to do with that man… Jun Jiu?” Li Chingxue asked, confusion clearly written across her face. “Isn’t he just a new outer disciple?”

The Sect Master chuckled softly.

“Well…” he said, clearly amused. “The boy is unusually clever. He completely revolutionized the way spirit herbs are cultivated on Thousand Herbs Peak. The new method he designed increased the overall harvest significantly.”

Li Chingxue’s eyes widened slightly.

“He’s that capable?”

The Sect Master nodded calmly.

“Two years ago, he took the Medical Pavilion examination. And he finished first place.”

A faint smile appeared on his face.

“A result that has never happened in the past thousand years.”

For a moment, Li Chingxue simply stared.

“…Are we talking about the same disciple?” she finally asked. “The one who caused trouble in the kitchen?”

“Yes,” the Sect Master replied with a faint smile.

“The very same. In fact, the Lord of Thousand Herbs Peak has already come to see me.”

“He requested permission to take the boy as his direct disciple… and groom him as his successor.”

Li Chingxue was genuinely shocked this time.

“What?”

Then her expression softened slightly.

“That should be good news for him.”

The Sect Master shook his head.

“No, not good news for him.”

Li Chingxue frowned slightly.

“Why?”

“Because I refused. The Lord of Thousand Herbs Peak will not take Jun Jiu as his disciple.”

Li Chingxue looked stunned.

“…Why, Master?”

The Sect Master’s lips curved faintly.

“Because I am interested in him.”

Li Chingxue froze.

The Sect Master continued calmly, as if discussing something completely ordinary.

“Go find him.”

“Tell him to participate in the upcoming Outer Disciple Tournament.”

His gaze sharpened.

“That will give me a proper reason to take him as my disciple.”

Li Chingxue stared at him.

“Master… are you certain?”

The Sect Master leaned back slowly.

“No,” he said honestly.

“I have not made a final decision.”

His eyes gleamed faintly.

“But first… I want to see him fight.”

“I want to see what kind of person he truly is when he steps into the arena.”

Li Chingxue bowed deeply.

“I understand.”

She turned and walked out of the hall.

But her mind was far from calm.

If the Sect Master truly took Jun Jiu as a disciple…

Then the balance of power inside Wudang Sect—especially among the five core disciples competing to become the next Sect Master—would change dramatically.

And that change…

could bring both opportunity.

And danger.

—

At that moment, far away from the main halls of the sect—

Alex was kneeling quietly in the courtyard outside his small residence, carefully planting a new batch of herbs into freshly turned soil.

Li Chingxue stopped the moment she stepped into the courtyard.

Shock flashed across her usually calm face.

When she had first assigned this place to Alex, it had been nothing but a barren patch of land—one of the most remote corners of the Outer Disciple area. She had chosen it deliberately. The location was isolated, far from the main paths, a place where a troublesome disciple could stay out of sight and out of trouble.

At the time, she had considered it the perfect solution.

But now…

The place had completely transformed.

What once looked like neglected wasteland had turned into something close to a small paradise.

Rows of spirit herbs grew in careful patterns across the courtyard. Rare plants swayed gently in the wind, their leaves shimmering with faint spiritual light. The air itself felt different here—thicker, richer.

The surrounding spiritual energy was nearly ten times denser than in ordinary outer disciple areas.

And the reason was obvious.

The herbs themselves were releasing powerful spiritual energy into the air.

Li Chingxue stared for a long moment, genuinely stunned.

Then her voice cut sharply through the quiet courtyard.

“Jun Jiu!”

At that exact moment, Alex was crouched beside a patch of soil, carefully planting several rare herbs he had recently received as payment. The sudden shout nearly made him leap into the air.

He spun around instantly.

The moment he recognized who stood there, he hurried to his feet and bowed deeply.

“Pure Snow Sword Maiden, Li Chingxue. This humble outer disciple, Jun Jiu, greets you.”

His tone was respectful and careful.

After all, he was only an outer disciple, while she was one of the sect’s core disciples. The difference in status between them was enormous. Showing proper respect was the only sensible choice.

Li Chingxue said nothing at first.

She simply looked at him.

Her face was expressionless, but inside, her thoughts were far from calm.

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