Chapter 1446
Meanwhile, Diney was still awake in the library located in Mount Thunder Sect’s wing building.
For some reason, she had been restless recently. She tossed and turned in bed but could not fall
asleep, so she headed to the library to read for a bit.
She stared absent-mindedly at the open page of a book she had taken for a long time.
Click-ck!
She suddenly heard the sound of footsteps approaching her.
Diney was sitting on a chair on the library’s third floor. Upon hearing the footsteps, she raised her
head and turned to the source of the sound.
She immediately put down the book she was holding, stood up, and gave a respectful greeting, “Dad.”
“Mhm.”
Jackson nodded in acknowledgment as he walked over. He sat down beside her and looked at the
book on the table.
“Are you still reading this book?”
“Mhm.”
Diney picked up the book she had set on the table.
The thick book’s cover was slightly worn. A few ancient words were written on the cover-Legends of the
Millenia.
The book was written after Mount Thunder Sect was founded, recording events, outstanding martial
artists, and every notable fighter’s signature martial art technique that spanned the periods over the
past thousand years.
“I couldn’t fall asleep, so I came to the library to read a little,” Diney replied softly.
“Diney, you’re all grown up now.”
Jackson looked at her and said, “You’re no longer a young child, and ording to the norms of the
outside world, you should be married with children at this age.”
Upon hearing this, Diney’s pretty face turned as red as a tomato.
“Dad…”
She lowered her head in embarrassment.
Diney was only in her mid-20s.
To ancient martial artists, she was still considered to be fairly young as they had longer lifespans than
ordinary people and were not as vulnerable to illnesses. Thus, they did not sumb to diseases as
easily.
Jackson said with a smile, “By the way, James is here.”
“What?” Diney was surprised.
Her expression did not escape unnoticed.
As a father, he was easily able to surmise the thoughts that just ran through his daughter’s mind.
Since her meeting with James, he noticed that Diney always seemed to be caught in a daze. As if
someone had stolen her heart away.
Jackson exined the reason for James’ visit to Mount Thunder Sect.
“He received a letter of challenge, but it’s not clear who his challenger is. James is about to depart to
the Southern ins to meditate in seclusion for the next couple of days to prepare for the duel. I
suggested that you apany him.”
“Me?”
Diney was taken aback for a moment, and it took several seconds before she could gather her
thoughts once more. Then, she asked, “If he’s going there for a duel, what use would I be if I followed
him there?”
Jackson immediately became serious as he said, “There are a few reasons I need you to follow him.”
“Firstly, James is the most outstanding genius in the ancient martial world right now. He’s less than
thirty years old but has achieved such a high rank in the ancient martial world. There are not many
people who can defeat him now.
“Secondly, Mount Thunder Sect has been growing weaker with each passing generation. I’m worried
that no one will be capable of keeping our sect standing after the Grand Sect Leader passes…”
Diney replied promptly, “Aren’t you still here for us?”
Jackson shook his head with a wistful smile. “I’m afraid I’m not up to the task. I’m only a seventh-
ranked grandmaster. In the past, I would have been able to hold my own, but with the death of the
Spirit Turtle, countless martial artists have acquired a core. Unless I’m an eighth-ranked grandmaster, I
won’t be able to protect our sect.”
Diney listened attentively.
Jackson continued. “Mount Thunder Sect has always been highly respected by the rest of the ancient
martial world. I don’t want to be the one who takes over the sect. Your eldest brother was a
disappointment and left our sect a few years ago. His whereabouts are still unknown to this day. The
only one I can count on is you, but unfortunately, you’re only a woman.”
Jackson let out a resigned sigh.
He had another son who had limitless potential.
Unfortunately, some tragic incidents happened in the past.
Right now, the only child that remained in the sect was Diney.
Mount Thunder Sect would eventually fall into her hands in the future.
Jackson hoped there would be someone to assist Diney in running the sect.
As the young mistress of Mount Thunder Sect, Diney was easily able to glean her father’s
intentions.
“Dad, do you have your eyes set on James?”
Jackson nodded as if to confirm her suspicions.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.