"Whoa... this newcomer is quite arrogant, huh?"
"Even at Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer, they're so high-profile? Interesting."
"Heh... I'm just worried they don't have the strength. Being too high-profile isn't a good thing."
Hearing what Lu Yi said, each disciple started watching the drama unfold, gossiping loudly.
"????"
Lu Yi felt puzzled hearing their words, feeling a bit aggrieved. He believed he had been quite low-key. If he had wanted to be high-profile, he would have started challenging others for task rewards already. He didn't expect these disciples to think of him that way!
At the same time, Lu Yi began to reflect on his own behavior. Was he really being high-profile? After thinking it over and over, he felt he wasn't!
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While Lu Yi was thinking, the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer disciple in front of him had turned pale. He sneered, "Fine, fine, fine! Since Junior Brother says so, then we can only prove ourselves with our skills!"
With a clang, he drew his long sword, pointing it at Lu Yi.
Lu Yi laughed, immediately muttering to himself, "I need to defeat this opponent in front of me."
[Task]:
Defeat the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer Outer Sect disciple (Progress: 0/1)
Reward: Top-grade Qi Condensation Elixir*20/ Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir*2
Accept: Yes/No
Hmm? The reward is better than for defeating Lin Gang... Lu Yi was first stunned, then guessed it might be because this disciple's cultivation base was stronger than Lin Gang's. The system determined the task was more difficult, so the reward was richer?
So Lu Yi became even happier. Higher rewards are always better, right?
Lu Yi also drew his long sword, smiling, "Senior Brother, please guide me!"
"Hmph!" The handsome young man snorted, his steps moving swiftly. His figure darted like a serpent towards Lu Yi, his long sword forming multiple sword shadows aimed at Lu Yi.
As soon as he made his move, Lu Yi realized that this Senior Brother was indeed much stronger than Lin Gang.
The Falling Leaves Sword Art and Serpent Stance were both basic arts of the White Cloud Sect, and this Senior Brother had mastered them well.
If Lu Yi used the same tactics he did against Lin Gang, he would certainly lose. However, he wasn't worried at all. With spiritual energy circulating, he activated the White Cloud Stance. His body seemed to lose weight, becoming elusive and floating backward with the breeze from the young man's sword.
Seeing this, the surrounding disciples, who were watching, widened their eyes; some even stood up.
"What?!"
"Is that the White Cloud Stance? So exquisite! Using just the breeze from the sword, he can actually achieve this?"
"A Transformation stage White Cloud Stance?? This Junior Brother is amazing!"
Their astonishment was not over yet. In the midst of Lu Yi's elusive movements, he quickly approached the handsome young man, his long sword emitting threads of faint white clouds. Though appearing gentle, it was actually razor-sharp Sword Qi enveloping the young man.
The young man's pupils shrank as he raised his sword to defend with all his might.
Clang, clang, clang!
In the continuous clashes, the young man kept retreating, instantly falling to a disadvantage.
Disciples in the distance were shocked.
"Sword Qi Cloud?! This guy's White Cloud Sword Technique has reached the Returning True Realm?!"
"To refine basic arts to this level? This Junior Brother's comprehension is astonishing!"
"No wonder he's so arrogant; this Junior Brother has the strength to back it up."
"Wang Xinqi is going to lose!"
Even the inner sect disciples showed expressions of disbelief.
"A Transformation stage White Cloud Stance and Returning True Realm White Cloud Sword Technique... since when has the Outer Sect had such a person?" a handsome, tall youth with his hands behind his back frowned.
"Wang Xinqi's swordsmanship and stance have both reached Great Success; he's not weak. But unfortunately... his opponent is stronger," an ordinary-looking young man with his arms crossed shook his head.
Next to them, a pretty girl looked at Lu Yi's figure, her eyes shining brightly, "This Junior Brother is so handsome!"
The disciple next to her: "????"
They looked at the pretty-faced girl with question marks: Everyone is observing his strength, but you're just looking at his looks?
Hah, women, so superficial!
Everyone looked at Lu Yi, inwardly admitting that, objectively speaking, this Junior Brother was indeed handsome.
A cold-faced youth with twin swords on his back said, "This Junior Brother's cultivation base is a bit lacking; otherwise, this competition would have a formidable opponent."
Others nodded at these words. Lu Yi's demonstrated arts were too powerful, putting pressure on them. The Returning True Level arts were unreachable even for the strongest Outer Sect disciples!
"Fortunately, there's only half a month left until the competition. It would be difficult to improve his cultivation base significantly. If this guy's cultivation reached the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, we might as well just admit defeat."
While they were discussing, the battle was nearing its end.
Although Lu Yi hadn't used his full strength, the strength he displayed was already beyond Wang Xinqi's capacity to withstand.
Facing the Sword Qi Cloud level White Cloud Sword Technique, Wang Xinqi was drenched in sweat, retreating repeatedly. Within moments, Lu Yi's sword reached his neck.
Lu Yi saw Wang Xinqi's stiff expression, looking somewhat incredulous. He sheathed his sword and smiled slightly, "Senior Brother, thank you for letting me win."
Another two Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixirs earned!
Lu Yi was delighted and hoped for more challengers like this.
Wang Xinqi, looking dazed, then bitterly cupped his hands towards Lu Yi, seemingly hit hard, "I admit my skills are inferior."
Seeing Wang Xinqi so dejected, Lu Yi felt a bit of pity. He considered himself a good person. This Senior Brother had no enmity with him; would this cause him psychological harm?
Lu Yi thought for a moment and then spoke seriously, "Senior Brother, your strength is formidable. You're the strongest opponent I've encountered in years. I hope we can spar again in the future."
Though Lu Yi had only fought two Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivators—Lin Gang and him.
As for sparring again, if it meant more task rewards from this Senior Brother Wang Xinqi, that would be great.
I'm such a good guy, Lu Yi felt moved by his own kindness.
Hearing this, Wang Xinqi's face looked slightly better, and his eyes brightened, revealing a sincere smile, "Junior Brother Lu Yi's talent is truly the best I've seen in my life. Your Returning True Realm arts have indeed won my respect. Since Junior Brother said so, I will certainly shamelessly seek guidance in the future."
"Glad to hear it!" Lu Yi said with a smile.
Wang Xinqi nodded, "This position is now Junior Brother's."
He then turned his head and looked at a nearby young man spectating, sneering, "Li Qi, your position is mine now!"
Li Qi, who was eating melon seeds: "????"
How does it feel to watch the drama and get dragged in? Li Qi felt like swearing, especially since he knew he couldn't beat Wang Xinqi.
Li Qi glared at Wang Xinqi, "Wang Xinqi! If you have the guts, keep challenging Junior Brother Lu Yi! Where's the honor in challenging me?!"
"I can't beat Junior Brother, but I can beat you." Wang Xinqi replied honestly. Li Qi's face turned pale, looking rather aggrieved at Lu Yi. He then silently looked away, knowing he couldn't defeat this Junior Brother either. He had to find another target.
Though he couldn't beat Wang Xinqi, he wasn't the weakest here!
Just then, a sword light streaked across the sky and landed on the platform.
It was a young female cultivator in a white dress, with black hair like a waterfall and an exceptionally cold and beautiful countenance.
Seeing this female cultivator, Lu Yi was a bit confused: He remembered the lecturing elder was an old man. How had he turned into a young beauty?