Chapter 319: Ch-319: Fighting over a Diamond

"This disciple’s name is Wang Ming, and let me tell you, he is even more monstrous than Disciple Min Li," Jiang Hong said, causing the Peak Masters’ eyes to narrow.

"Oh? Such high praise from you. What’s so special about him, Sect Master?" Qin Mu asked.

"Hehe, for starters, he’s under fifty years old, and his cultivation is already at the 10th Stage of the Golden Core Realm," Jiang Hong said in a mischievous tone.

"!!!!!!"

The Peak Masters’ pupils constricted in shock upon hearing this.

"Sect Master, did I hear wrong? Did you say he’s at the 10th Stage of the Golden Core Realm?" Mu Feixu asked in a nervous voice, thinking she must have misheard.

"Haha, Sect Master, that’s a great joke. I almost got scared for a second," Qin Mu said with a light laugh, but if observed closely, one could see the cold sweat dripping from his forehead—he clearly didn’t want to believe such a ridiculous statement.

"It’s not a joke. I’m telling the truth. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the Supreme Elder," Jiang Hong said calmly. All the Peak Masters instantly looked at Lei Ping, who nodded in agreement with a faint smile.

Gulp.

The Peak Masters’ pupils trembled, and they swallowed a mouthful of saliva as they stared at the screen displaying Wang Ming’s image.

What was the concept of the Golden Core Realm? It was the peak strength for most people within the Black Bamboo Kingdom. Only a few among millions had reached this threshold, and aside from a handful of rogue cultivators, most Golden Core experts belonged to the sects or top families. Even talented individuals—like Zhou Huxin—could get stuck at the Peak Core Formation Realm for decades, and unless they encountered a rare opportunity, they would likely never step into the Golden Core Realm.

So, no wonder everyone was speechless and dumbfounded by Jiang Hong’s words. Wang Ming was only 18 years old—barely an adult.

"Haha, yes, that’s the same reaction I had when I first heard about Disciple Wang Ming," Zhou Huxin thought, inwardly smiling and eager to see their reaction when they learned she had also managed to snag Wang Ming for herself.

"Also, I called Wang Ming monstrously talented not just because he entered the Golden Core Realm, but because of how fast he reached it. You remember, Supreme Elder, don’t you?" Jiang Hong asked as he recalled what Wang Ming had told him and glanced at Lei Ping.

"Of course, I do. He said he had only recently started cultivating a few months ago," Lei Ping confirmed, and the Peak Masters who heard this were even more shocked.

"F-F-Few months?" Mu Feixu stammered, her face filled with disbelief.

The other Peak Masters were also looking at Jiang Hong and Lei Ping as if they had grown a second head. If it had been anyone else saying this, they might have laughed, labeled them as crazy, and maybe even beaten them up. But Jiang Hong and Lei Ping had no reason to lie.

What? He started cultivating only a few months ago?! Zhou Huxin screamed in her head, her jaw almost hitting the ground when she heard this. She knew about Wang Ming’s cultivation but hadn’t known this shocking fact.

Haha, not only is he good at Dual Cultivation, but he’s also strong and has monstrous cultivation talent. I really found a treasure, Zhou Huxin thought, her lips curling up as her eyes sparkled with excitement.

Honestly, she thought she had overestimated Wang Ming after watching the fight, but after hearing he had only been cultivating for a few months, it seemed she had underestimated him. Then, the Peak Masters started talking about the commotion Wang Ming had caused and how he had increased the cultivation of the other disciples.

"Are you for real, Sect Master? He Dual Cultivated with almost every single female from the Outer Court? How, in heaven’s name?" one of the Peak Masters asked, completely dumbfounded by Wang Ming’s boldness. Is he not afraid of getting pummeled by every single Outer Court male disciple? Oh, right—he’s not afraid because he’s outrageously strong.

After they all calmed their racing nerves, their eyes suddenly turned toward Wang Ming, now filled with covetous intent.

"Peak Masters, I hope everyone will let me recruit him, as my peak is second from the bottom," Mu Feixu said shamelessly. But would the other Peak Masters back down? Not a chance.

"If it were someone else, I might have agreed, but even I want him in my peak," Qin Mu said with a glint in his eye.

’Are you crazy? Who in their right mind would give up on him?’ Qin Mu thought to himself, imagining how Wang Ming could help raise the cultivation of the females in his peak. As a result, their male partners could also benefit. You’re asking what if the male disciples are dissatisfied? Let them speak to my fist. Besides, it’s not like they don’t have multiple partners as well—and moreover, they’d benefit too.

"That’s right, Peak Master Mu. I also want him in my peak," another Peak Master said.

"Yes, if he joins, I’m willing to allow all female disciples to cultivate with him—and I wouldn’t mind becoming his partner if he wants," said a female Peak Master.

"True! If he joins, I’ll give him rare treasures and techniques," chimed in another.

"Rare treasures? I’m willing to empty my entire treasury," declared yet another Peak Master.

"S-Shameless," Mu Feixu could only mutter, her face twitching.

"Hahahaha!" Suddenly, Zhou Huxin, who had been quietly watching from the side, burst into loud laughter, comparable to that of a villain. Everyone quieted down and turned toward Zhou Huxin with strange looks.

"Have you gone mad because you have nothing to offer to recruit Disciple Wang Ming?" Mu Feixu asked arrogantly.

"Hahaha… damn… heavens… hahaha…" Zhou Huxin, hearing her words, laughed even harder, causing veins to bulge on Mu Feixu’s forehead.

"Why the hell are you laughing like this, Peak Master Zhou?" Qin Mu asked, sensing that something was off.

"You guys are late! The reason I’m laughing is because I’ve already recruited Disciple Wang Ming," Zhou Huxin said with a mocking tone.