The arena was silent.
Not a disciple moved. Not a beast growled. Not a breeze dared blow crookedly.
Miyu stood in the middle of the stage, hugging her pillow, blinking sleepily as if she hadn't just erased the morale of twenty+ sects.
Aurelius patrolled behind her, posture perfect, aura sterile. Auntie Bao polished the ground so hard it shone like a divine mirror. Elder Orchid corrected the stance of an unconscious judge.
Dustwind Sect… was terrifying simply by existing.
And Murim had accepted defeat.
Almost.
Because one last idiot remained.
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⭐ 1. The Last Brave Idiot Appears
A young disciple from Celestial Tyrant Hall marched up with shaking legs, trying VERY hard to look confident.
He pointed a trembling finger at Miyu.
"Y-you!! I challenge—"
Auntie Bao raised her mop.
He instantly hid behind the judge.
"—AH WAIT NO I-I WAS PRACTICING!! NOT CHALLENGING!!!"
The judge shoved him onto the stage.
"Too late. Fight."
The boy let out a slow, painful scream.
"I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT HER—!!!"
Miyu tilted her head.
"…Can I go home now?"
The boy fainted.
Judge:
"…Winner: Dustwind Miyu."
The entire arena:
"AGAIN?!"
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⭐ 2. A Short, Hysterical Final Scene
The Assembly officials realized something horrible:
Dustwind was on track to win EVERY FIRST PLACE AWARD.
So they held a quick emergency meeting.
"We cannot let this child take ALL categories!"
"She didn't even fight!"
"She just breathed and people surrendered!!"
Someone suggested:
"Let's give Dustwind an award and end everything early."
Everyone agreed.
Except Aurelius.
Aurelius stepped forward.
"Master Miyu deserves the highest honor available."
The officials trembled.
"A—A award? Higher than Champion…??"
Aurelius nodded gravely.
"Cleanest Presence Under Heaven."
The stadium froze.
The officials whispered:
"…We can't deny that." "…She purified the arena." "…And a lion."
And so—
A giant banner dropped from the sky:
CLEANEST PRESENCE UNDER HEAVEN — DUSTWIND MIYU
The crowd:
"WHAT KIND OF AWARD IS THAT–?!"
Auntie Bao burst into tears.
"My baby is recognized!!"
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⭐ 3. Miyu Accidentally Destroys Everyone's Pride
The Head Judge forced a smile and handed Miyu a jade plaque.
"C-congratulations, little Ancestor."
Miyu accepted it politely.
"Thank you. Next time… please clean the plaque. It's greasy."
A hush fell.
The judge felt his soul crack.
The other sects felt secondhand shame.
Celestial Tyrant Hall elder muttered:
"She insulted all of us… with hygiene…!!"
Vermillion Flame disciples cried.
"WHY IS SHE SO SAVAGELY POLITE?!"
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⭐ 4. Murim Tries to Save Face (and Fails)
Sect masters gathered to announce the closing ceremony.
But the crowd refused to look at them.
Instead—
Every eye was on Miyu, who was nibbling on a steamed bun Auntie Bao gave her.
A Celestial Tyrant elder tried to salvage dignity:
"Ahem! Dustwind Sect may have performed… decently…"
Aurelius narrowed his eyes.
The elder instantly corrected himself:
"AMAZINGLY!! FLAWLESSLY!! PERFECTION!!"
Miyu blinked.
"…Thank you?"
The elder fainted from the pressure.
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⭐ 5. — Spirit Beast Rebellion
Suddenly—
ROOOAAARRR—!!!
Spirit beasts from other sects broke free of their handlers and RAN toward Miyu.
Disciples panicked:
"THEY'RE ATTACKING—!!!"
But instead—
They lined up.
Sat down.
And placed their heads at Miyu's feet like obedient puppies.
One even pushed forward its cub as an offering.
The arena went silent.
Then—
Auntie Bao clapped her hands in delight.
"Oh Miyu, sweetie! Look! You have fans!"
Aurelius bowed seriously.
"Master, even beasts seek purification."
The beast tamers cried real tears.
"OUR BEASTS BETRAYED US FOR A LITTLE GIRL—!!!"
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⭐ 6. The Assembly Ends in Total Defeat
No one dared challenge Dustwind.
No one dared speak against them.
No one even dared breathe too loudly.
The Head Judge announced shakily:
"D-Dustwind Sect is hereby recognized as…
One of the Grand Sects of Murim.
Due to… uh… unprecedented performance."
The crowd erupted into chaotic whispers:
"They didn't even TRY and still won!!"
"A legendary sect has risen…!!"
"Wait until our masters hear this—Murim is doomed!!"
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⭐ 7. Miyu's Final Words to the Assembly
Before leaving, Miyu turned around gently, hugging her pillow.
The whole arena held its breath.
They expected wisdom.
A declaration of power.
A profound principle.
Miyu said softly:
"Next time… please wash your hands before fighting."
The Murim world died inside.
A Celestial Tyrant elder coughed blood.
---
⭐ 8. Dustwind Sect Leaves in Style
Aurelius opened the return teleport formation.
Auntie Bao packed snacks.
Elder Orchid straightened everyone's postures.
Miyu yawned adorably.
Dustwind disciples followed proudly.
The rest of Murim watched them leave, trembling.
"Dustwind Sect… is a nightmare…"
"An adorable nightmare…"
"…But still a nightmare."
---
⭐ 9. Return to Dustwind Hidden Valley
Light engulfed them—
BOOOOM—!!
They appeared back home, the valley serene as ever.
Miyu stretched.
"Home… clean."
Lazy-chan popped out.
"Host! You unlocked a new main quest!"
A glowing panel appeared:
> MAIN QUEST: Rebuild Dustwind Sect Properly
Tasks:
Create Trial Tower
Build Alchemy Hall
Forge Divine Smithy
Expand Infirmary
Recruit New Disciples
Reward:
+1 Divine Attendant
+1 Memory Fragment
Sect Upgrade Tier II
Miyu nodded calmly.
"Good. This sect is too crooked."
Dustwind disciples shivered in fear and excitement.
The rebuilding era had begun.