Chapter 1 Brother and Sister

  Lu Chen's response was like a rascal, leaving many people speechless. But there was no way around it, and in the end, Lu Chen won with his earth-based Dao technique that everyone looked down on. Although he lost face in front of some people, he also gained some respect for himself as a low-level spiritual root cultivator.

  He walked off the stage with a haha, and slipped into the crowd. On the other side, Yang Zhen gave a thumbs up, and his eyes showed a hint of envy.

  The petite Zuo Qing Hua beside him was beaming with delight, in her eyes, her brother would always be the best no matter what.

  The crowd of disciples were shocked one by one, still unable to come back to their senses, and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't understand how Chen Hu's simple Flowing Sand Technique had defeated him.

  With a big footprint on his body, Chen Hu was even more embarrassed, and he quickly returned to the last row of the team with his head down, using the figures of some younger disciples in front of him to block that red face. Obviously, this is a very embarrassing thing.

  Wang He was dissatisfied, his eyes fixed intently on Lu Chen, who was laughing and chatting with the beautiful woman, his gaze filled with jealousy.

  Originally thought Chen Hu's rise to power was enough to make Lu Chen lose face, but now he can't just sit back and do nothing, because he really can't stand watching Lu Chen and Zuo Qinghua getting close.

  Just as he was about to step onto the stage, trying to challenge Lu Chen, before he could take two steps, a stern gaze shot over from the other side. It was Wang He's master: Qing Yun Zhen Ren.

  He shook his head at Wang He, his solemn and wrinkled old face was stern, making Wang He slightly stunned, then reluctantly clenched his fist, but ultimately didn't have the courage to disobey his master's intention, and retreated.

  Qingyun Zhenren nodded in his heart, thinking: "Not bad, he didn't become impulsive to the point of not even listening to my words."

  At this time, all the matches that should have been fought had been fought. Some of the weaker ones who were afraid of losing face did not come forward to ask for a fight either. The square fell silent for a while.

  The sun has moved west and reached its peak in the sky, it's time for lunch.

  "Today's trial ends here, you must work harder and practice more in the future to one day join the ranks of the immortals."

  The so-called "immortal" in the mouth of Qingyun is nothing more than breaking through the Qi-refining stage and reaching the foundation-building stage of an immortal. This is a significant leap, which also involves innate talent and destiny. People like Qingyun who have practiced for half their lives are not uncommon, but those who can truly break out of the Qi-refining stage and become immortals are extremely rare. Many disciples of Qianyu Gate have been stuck in the Qi-refining stage, ultimately becoming ordinary martial artists or Daoist priests who master basic skills and spells.

  The scene was cleared, and the disciples began to disperse. The lively atmosphere that had just appeared would never be seen again.

  Wang He came before his master, standing shoulder to shoulder with him, still looking at Lu Chen's departing back with a gaze that was not resigned, his fists clenched and unrelaxed.

  Until Lu Chen's figure disappeared from view, Wang He asked in confusion: "Master, why didn't you let me teach him a lesson just now?"

  Qingyun Zhenren let out a long sigh, his eyes still lingering in the direction of someone's departure, and said: "Wang He, what did you come up the mountain for?"

  Wang He heard this and stared blankly at Qingyun Zhenren, although he didn't understand, he still said his original purpose for coming to the mountain: "To become an immortal and attain the Tao."

  Qingyun Zhenren nodded, seemingly very satisfied with this reply, and said: "I have taken in many disciples, but truly able to achieve the position of an immortal are few and far between. There is a problem with your temperament, your heart is too impatient and irritable, which is a great taboo for cultivation. Just like earlier, you couldn't stand Lu Chen, it's because of that little maid Left Qinghua, isn't it?"

  Wang He's thoughts were seen through by Qingyun Zhenren, and he lowered his head in shame.

  Qingyun Zhenren looked at Wang He and sighed, "It's good that you're not willing to be inferior to others, but being impatient for quick success is absolutely unacceptable. I'm not underestimating you, nor am I overestimating Lu Chen. Based on what I've just seen, you're currently no match for Lu Chen."

  King He was dissatisfied with this sentence, and suddenly raised his head, just wanting to argue, but was stopped by Qingyun Zhenren waving his hand, saying: "You don't need to argue, Master will ask you, did you see Lu Chen's cultivation earlier?"

  "Isn't it three layers of Qi?" Wang He asked.

  Qingyun Zhenren smiled and shook his head: "No, Lu Chen has already reached the fourth layer of Qi training."

  "What?" Wang He was shocked, staring at Qingyun True Person in disbelief, his heart also disbelieving: "How is this possible? It's only been a few months, without anyone guiding him, how can he reach this level?"

  It's already clear what Wang He is thinking, Qingyun True Person said: "The inside story, the master can't see through it either, but the fact is that it will eventually be like this, and the master wants to tell you that the cultivators of Tulingen indeed don't have a strong attacking advantage, but if used properly, their strength should not be underestimated."

  At this point, Qingyun Zhenren thought back to when he had considered Lu Chen a waste of spiritual energy and couldn't help but laugh at himself: "It just so happens that Lu Chen is indeed such a person. If his earth-based Dao techniques weren't taught by a superior being, then he would be a naturally talented genius. What you see is only part of the picture; if it were truly a battle to the death, I can confidently say that you would definitely lose."

  "This... this..." Qingyun Zhenren is what kind of person, even he dares to say that Lu Chen is more brilliant than himself, that's not something that can be faked.

  Wang He's words were stuck in his throat, and after stammering for half a day, he couldn't utter a complete sentence. Instead, the beads of sweat on his forehead slowly seeped out and rolled down.

  Qingyun Zhenren was also afraid that his words would give Wang He some psychological shadow, so after finishing this conversation, he immediately comforted him: "Now you already know, but the master said these things not to discourage your enthusiasm for cultivation, but to tell you that the earth spirit root is just the earth spirit root, no matter how strong it is, it's only now. In the future, as your realm improves, at least you will be able to cultivate the Qi Seventh Layer, and as long as you can cultivate a technique that allows you to control flying swords, the trivial Lu Chen will not be in your eyes."

  This much, Wang He could still understand. The main Dao techniques of the Earth Spirit Root all require a strong foundation in earth and stone, and the Earth Spike Technique and Flowing Sand Technique are powerful because they can greatly reduce the opponent's mobility, thereby weakening their strength. Once he had cultivated to the point where he could fly with his sword, these two techniques would become a joke, and at that time, Lu Chen would become a living target, allowing him to do as he pleased.

  After listening, Wang He's depressed mood finally picked up a bit. He raised his head, his eyes full of determination and said firmly: "Master, please rest assured that after three years, I will definitely be able to reach the seventh or even eighth layer of Qi training, and defeat Lu Chen in this very square to bring honor to you."

  Chen Hu is also a disciple of Qingyun Zhenren's lineage. Today, his failure has somewhat lost face for Qingyun Zhenren.

  Qingyun Zhenren is very strict, but from another perspective, he is still very doting on those disciples with a natural talent for cultivation. Seeing Wang He's state of mind has improved, he naturally feels comforted.

  "It's okay to understand, there will be progress with setbacks, work hard, as long as you are willing to work hard, the future is boundless."

  Wang He nodded solemnly, his gaze drifting away, and in his heart he had already made up his mind: three years later, he would definitely make this guy who snatched the person he liked look good.

  Qingyun Zhenren couldn't help but sigh inwardly as he gazed at Wang He, thinking to himself: "It's easy to say that now, but who knows what kind of person Lu Chen will become in three years? It's really unpredictable. In just four months, he's already reached the peak of the fourth layer of Qi Refining. Will the seventh layer be able to hold him back in three years? Alas..."

  "Achoo! Achoo!"

  Lu Chen didn't know that after he left, there was a master and apprentice behind him, secretly plotting something. Suddenly, two loud sneezes burst out, startling the little maid Ling Qinghua who was walking beside him.

  "Brother, have you caught a chill? Is everything okay? Do you want Wan'er to make some medicinal soup for you?"

  "What's with the soup medicine?" Lu Chen roughly messed up Zuo Qinghua's hair, patting his chest and saying: "My body is strong and healthy, just now my nose was a bit itchy, and you're making a fuss about medicine, isn't that embarrassing, isn't that embarrassing."

  Zuo Qing smiled and quickly escaped from Lu Chen's clutches.

  As for Lu Chen, he was secretly wondering in his heart: "Who is this? Remembering me behind my back, are they saying something bad about me? A petty person, hmm, probably a petty person."

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