Chapter 013 Changes in Perspectives

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The sound of knocking echoed.

Lu Ye opened his eyes and couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation.

Linghu Wushuang!

Why is this kid here? According to the timeline, he and Linghu Wushuang haven't crossed paths yet.

The first time they interacted was during the All-Sect Disciple Tournament, where he was the champion and Linghu Wushuang was the runner-up.

Speaking of which, since the dark turmoil and Linghu Wushuang's death, it has been roughly four thousand years since they last met.

But that's how cultivation is; a strong cultivator's casual seclusion might last for hundreds or even thousands of years.

In his previous life, Lu Ye had thought that on Earth, people in their fifties or sixties were all wise and experienced. So, what level of wisdom would cultivators who live for hundreds or thousands of years reach?

In reality, it's just about the same.

In fact, many strong cultivators' wisdom doesn't even match that of ordinary people who struggle through life in the mundane world.

A cultivator's life is all about cultivation, cultivation, and more cultivation, then venturing into remote mountains and desolate places to dig up ancient tombs, search for relics, and seek spiritual treasures.

Then, it's back to cultivation, cultivation, and more cultivation.

Where would they find the time to engage in schemes and plots?

Having a strong fist is what matters—that's the truth for cultivators.

Opening the door, Lu Ye looked at Linghu Wushuang.

"Senior brother, what brings you here?" Lu Ye asked with a smile.

"Are you Lu Ye?" Linghu Wushuang scrutinized Lu Ye.

Dressed in green robes, with a handsome and youthful face full of vitality, and a warm smile, though his eyes were somewhat deep, he didn't seem as terrifying as Yue Hongling had described!

"That's right, I am Lu Ye."

"You seem to know me?"

"Senior brother Linghu's reputation is well-known to me. Condensing the Heavenly Pill in two months and twelve days is truly admirable."

Linghu Wushuang couldn't help but smile, still a young man at heart.

"Wrong, to be precise, it was two months and eleven days. I didn't cultivate on the first day of joining."

"That's even more impressive."

"Wait!"

Linghu Wushuang suddenly realized something, his expression turning serious.

"I'm here to challenge you, stop with the casual attitude!"

Lu Ye was momentarily stunned.

Challenge?

What a strange word, it has been an incredibly long time since anyone challenged me.

"Alright!"

Lu Ye didn't mind giving Linghu Wushuang a few pointers, after all, he was a brave man.

Linghu Wushuang...

He always felt something was a bit odd.

What was it that didn't seem right?

Yes, Lu Ye was being too friendly.

Never mind, let's not think about it, let's fight!

A long sword appeared in Linghu Wushuang's hand, and the two moved to the courtyard, keeping a certain distance.

"What level are you?" Linghu Wushuang asked.

He couldn't quite discern Lu Ye's exact level.

"Core, come at me without worry!"

"Alright, then I won't hold back."

Instantly, the sword gleamed with white light, attacking swiftly.

Lu Ye raised his hand and gently deflected the sword, closing in quickly and throwing a punch. Linghu Wushuang intercepted with an open hand, the sword spinning back.

Before the sword could reach, Lu Ye had already kicked Linghu Wushuang's calf, simultaneously transforming his fist into a palm, reversing the grip to seize Linghu Wushuang's wrist.

With a twist of his body, Linghu Wushuang was sent flying.

He quickly stabilized himself, turning back with a sword thrust, but it met empty air.

Lu Ye did not press his advantage.

Linghu Wushuang narrowed his eyes, this was merely a spar, and Lu Ye was indeed a man of honor.

His calf was in pain, the opponent's footwork was incredibly fast.

"Again!"

"Crimson Glow Sword Technique!"

The white light turned to crimson, arriving in an instant.

Lu Ye dodged, the sword slashing past. Just as Linghu Wushuang was about to change his stance for a horizontal cut, Lu Ye's hand slapped the sword, causing it to vibrate violently.

At the same time, his foot kicked out again.

Linghu Wushuang's body tilted once more, watching as a fist grew larger in his vision.

However, just before impact, the fist transformed into a claw, changing position to grab Linghu Wushuang's collar, throwing him out again.

Linghu Wushuang struggled to control himself, barely managing not to fall to the ground.

Still the lower body!

Linghu Wushuang was somewhat silent after being beaten.

Lu Ye also remained silent, as all the points he wanted to make were in his actions. He knew Linghu Wushuang would understand.

"My skills are inferior to yours!"

Linghu Wushuang said with some frustration.

Nonsense, if you were as strong as me, wouldn't all these years have been wasted?

"But my comprehension ability is strong. This sword technique is the second form of the Crimson Glow Sword Art. Can you block it?"

Lu Ye nodded, "Please!"

"Lone Flight of the Glow!"

The sword energy transformed into a radiant glow, illuminating the entire courtyard. Suddenly, the glow condensed, and the sword strike was as swift as a startled swan, arriving in an instant.

Lu Ye punched forward.

"Bang!"

The sword energy was shattered by the punch.

At this point, the outcome was clear.

Linghu Wushuang...

"Why have I never heard of your name? You're so strong, you shouldn't be unknown!" Linghu Wushuang exclaimed in amazement.

Lu Ye smiled and said, "To cultivate and act is to practice the Dao. To cultivate and be still is also to practice the Dao. There are a thousand ways to cultivate and ten thousand paths to the Great Dao, but all lead to the same end."

"Who told you that?" Linghu Wushuang was once again astonished.

"I read it in a book. It sounded profound, so I memorized it for future use in showing off."

Linghu Wushuang gave a thumbs up.

"I'll remember it too, and find a chance to show off in the future. Lu Ye, right? I've remembered your name. You're strong, and also very kind!"

"Mm, take care."

"Farewell!"

After Linghu Wushuang left, Lu Ye continued his cultivation. He was currently striving to reach the seventh layer of his Core. If nothing unexpected happened, he would likely be the top cultivator of this generation in the Great Dao Sect.

Of course, Lu Ye didn't care much for such a superficial title.

As Linghu Wushuang walked, he couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"This Lu Ye doesn't seem as detestable as Hong Ling made him out to be. I find him quite interesting and even gentle."

"Did Hong Ling lie?"

"That can't be. When she spoke, she was gritting her teeth, it didn't seem like an act."

"But then why?"

At this moment, a woman approached, dressed in a long emerald green dress, with a delicate and stunning face, fair skin, and large, beautiful eyes.

Though not as tall as Yue Hongling, her beauty was no less than hers.

Are there so many beauties on this White Orchid Peak?

However, this beauty, despite her delicate appearance, was very cold. As she passed by him, she didn't even glance at him, as if he were just a tree by the roadside.

Such a pretty girl, yet she was blind, what a pity.

Linghu Wushuang kept staring at the pretty girl, then saw her walk to Lu Ye's door.

She straightened her dress, knelt on the ground, with her head bowed and eyes lowered.

Kneel!

Kneeling!

Kneeling on the ground!

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Holy crap!

Am I dreaming?

Such a pretty girl, no, not just pretty, her strength was at the Primordial Core Realm.

And she just knelt directly outside Lu Ye's door.

They say a man's knees hold gold, but a woman's knees can turn the world upside down.

And she just knelt like that for Lu Ye.

Linghu Wushuang was dumbfounded, for several minutes.

Wow, just when I was starting to have a good impression of Lu Ye, he hits me with such a shocking scene.

If I had such a pretty Dao companion, I would kneel for her every day, this, this, this...

Wait a minute!

Linghu Wushuang then realized.

This girl kneeling at the door, with Lu Ye's cultivation level, he must know.

But he, actually, did not, open the door!!!

He just let this stunning girl kneel here, my Celestial Lord, my Great Dao Source Emperor, my Taoist Patriarch, my saint!

At this moment, Linghu Wushuang's worldview was completely overturned.

Women, beautiful women, were no longer unattainable in his heart!

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