Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Junior Brother, You Are Truly a Good Person!
Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“I wonder if the two senior brothers would like to spar with me?” Lu Yi calmed his emotions and asked with a smile.
Lu Ling and Wang Wulian exchanged glances, both seeing the eager looks in each other’s eyes.
Lu Ling laughed, “Of course, back at White Sun Peak, I was very impressed by Junior Brother Lu Yi’s White Cloud Sword Technique at the Regain Simplicity Realm. I’ve long wanted to learn a thing or two.”
Wang Wulian also laughed heartily, “Me too! Today I can fulfill my wish.”
“If that’s the case, how about you two senior brothers take turns?”
“I’ll go first!” Wang Wulian said immediately.
Lu Ling glanced at Wang Wulian and shrugged, showing no objections.
Lu Yi silently issued a task to defeat Wang Wulian, with the reward being the same as defeating Lu Ling: a Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir.
The two of them stepped onto the arena. Thousands of outer sect disciples gathered around, whispering as they watched the two on stage.
“Senior Brother Lu Yi is already at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer.”
“Didn’t Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang give him a top-grade Qi Condensation Elixir before? With his talent, breaking through is only normal.”
“I’m not envious of Senior Brother Lu Yi’s talent; I’m envious that he caught the attention of Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang. If only I could catch her eye even once.”
“…Keep dreaming, brother. Anything’s possible in dreams.”
“Speaking of, who do you think is stronger, Senior Brother Lu Yi or Senior Brother Wang Wulian?”
“There’s no need to ask, definitely Senior Brother Lu Yi! The White Cloud Sword Technique at the Regain Simplicity Realm is unbeatable!”
“But I think Senior Brother Wang isn’t weak either; he’s already at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer, and it’s said he’s just one step away from the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer Perfection. His strength isn’t weak at all.”
“Let’s just watch!”
“…”
Not only were they discussing, but Wang Xinqi and Lu Ling were also talking.
Wang Xinqi asked curiously, “Brother Lu, who do you think will win?”
Lu Ling shook his head, “I don’t know. Logically, I’m more inclined towards Brother Wang, but the White Cloud Sword Technique at the Regain Simplicity Realm certainly has extraordinary aspects. Junior Brother Lu also has a chance.”
Wang Xinqi looked at Lu Yi, full of envy, “So, Junior Brother Lu might have the strength to enter the top hundred of the outer sect? And he’s only at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer…”
Lu Ling glanced at Wang Xinqi, “Can the genius who comprehends the Regain Simplicity Arts be compared to ordinary Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators? It’s just that Junior Brother Lu’s cultivation is a bit low. If his strength reaches the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, he could even compete for the top outer sect disciple.”
“Hiss…” Wang Xinqi gasped, drastically lowering the oxygen content around them.
On the stage, Lu Yi and Wang Wulian stood facing each other. Wang Wulian drew a longsword and smiled, “Junior Brother Lu, the art I cultivate is the Flowing Wind Sword Skill, already at the Great Success Realm. Junior Brother, don’t hold back. I hope you can give me some inspiration to break through to the Transformation stage.”
Lu Yi casually drew his longsword and smiled slightly, “Don’t worry, Senior Brother. I certainly won’t hold back! I’m not that kind of person.”
Hmm… I won’t use the lv7 White Cloud Sword Technique, to avoid discouraging him too much.
Oh, I just improved the White Cloud Stance to lv7 yesterday. If needed, I can use the lv6 White Cloud Stance.
Lu Yi thought to himself.
Wang Wulian was very satisfied with Lu Yi’s words. Spiritual energy circulated around him as he charged towards Lu Yi, his green robe flapping, his figure like a green shadow, moving at great speed.
Obviously, Wang Wulian’s step skill was also well-cultivated.
In fact, at the higher levels of the outer sect, there were hardly any obvious weaknesses. Whether in cultivation or arts, they were quite proficient. Otherwise, how could they enter the top hundred of the outer sect?
Being among the top hundred out of tens of thousands of outer sect disciples was already considered a genius for ordinary people.
Of course, although Wang Wulian’s speed was quite impressive, it still wasn’t much to Lu Yi.
With a calm expression, Lu Yi’s longsword trembled, and in the next moment, sword qi turned into clouds, and the cloud qi flowed as he met the attack.
Clang clang clang!!
In the moment of their figures crossing paths, the continuous sound of clashes rang out. Spiritual energy collisions turned into semi-transparent qi waves, spreading towards the surroundings, causing the robes of the surrounding disciples to flutter.
Many disciples remained expressionless, staring intently at the stage, wishing their eyes could drill into it.
They hoped to gain some insight from the swordsmanship at the Regain Simplicity Realm.
On the stage, Lu Yi and Wang Wulian’s figures flashed back and forth, their speed so fast that in the eyes of ordinary people, it could be seen as ghostly. Even the outer sect disciples at the lower layers of Qi Cultivation found it somewhat difficult to follow their match.
Almost with every breath, several clashes could be heard, the sword light flickering, the ripples of spiritual energy turning into wind, and the battle becoming intense.
Wang Wulian’s expression was solemn as he gave his all. Lu Yi wore no expression, though he internally marveled. One had to admit, as an elite outer sect disciple, Wang Wulian’s strength was indeed much stronger than Wang Xinqi’s. Not only was his cultivation and arts mastery superior, but his combat experience was also more seasoned.
While Lu Yi lacked in combat experience compared to Wang Wulian, his overall strength was greater. Even without exerting himself fully, he was managing effortlessly.
In the face of absolute strength, all flashy techniques were mere paper tigers.
If Lu Yi wanted, even without using the lv7 White Cloud Sword Technique, he could end the fight within a few moves. But Lu Yi’s goal was to continuously earn rewards, so naturally, he wouldn’t be so inconsiderate.
Senior Brother Wang was a great partner for earning rewards. He had to display the White Cloud Sword Technique at the Regain Simplicity Realm well enough to spar joyously, so as not to hurt his companion’s pride and deter him from further sparring.
Lu Yi considered himself quite considerate.
On the stage, the two of them had clashed for hundreds of rounds. Lu Yi’s longsword swayed, and amidst the flowing cloud qi, he shook off Wang Wulian’s sword.
Taking advantage of Wang Wulian’s open stance, Lu Yi’s figure flashed like a streak of light, instantly closing in on Wang Wulian, placing his sword horizontally against Wang Wulian’s neck.
Wang Wulian froze in place, glanced at the longsword, then exhaled and shook his head with a bitter smile, “I lost. Junior Brother Lu Yi, you are truly impressive.”
Lu Yi smiled slightly, “Senior Brother is also strong; I was merely lucky to be a bit better.”
“A win is a win. But I’ve gained a lot from this fight, I’d like to go down and mull it over.” Wang Wulian eagerly said. Some insights, if not grasped in time, might vanish like shooting stars.
Lu Yi glanced at the completed task, nodded earnestly, “Senior Brother, go ahead and reflect. Once you’ve gained your insights, we can continue sparring.”
Lu Yi silently completed the task, allowing the Perfect-Grade Qi Condensation Elixir to enter his chest, and promptly issued a new task again to defeat Wang Wulian.
“Really?!” Wang Wulian’s eyes widened in joy.
Lu Yi spoke earnestly, “Of course. Since Senior Brother has gained some insights, the least I can do is spar with you more.”
Wang Wulian was overwhelmingly moved, almost to tears, “Junior Brother Lu Yi, you are truly a good person! If you ever need anything, just come to me, and I’ll help without hesitation!”
Lu Yi smiled warmly, “You are too kind, Senior Brother. Go reflect now.”
He was eager to complete the task of defeating Lu Ling next.