Chapter 016: Like Art

The competition began.

This generation of disciples had been in the sect for half a year, and most had cultivated to the Primordial Core Realm.

As the top sect in the First Heaven, the Great Dao Sect naturally recruited disciples with top-tier talents.

Completing the Qi Absorption stage in three months was considered exceptional, while doing so in six months was seen as ordinary genius.

Most Great Dao Sect disciples completed the Qi Absorption stage within three to five months before starting their breakthroughs.

On the stage, the disciples' moves were already quite polished, as they were all in the Primordial Core Realm, making them formidable figures even among worldly cultivators.

In fact, when disciples from major sects ventured out for training, they might not necessarily defeat experienced rogue cultivators in the early stages. However, as time went on, the sect disciples would grow stronger.

The Primordial Core Realm was the starting point for major sects.

But for many rogue cultivators, it might already be the end of their cultivation journey.

Some disciples performed exceptionally, drawing gasps of admiration from the crowd.

Soon, Yue Hongling took the stage.

By now, Yue Hongling had gained some fame within the Great Dao Sect, having completed the Qi Absorption stage in just one month and seventeen days, setting a new record for the sect.

She nearly broke the Qi Absorption record for the entire First Heaven. Coupled with her stunning beauty and those impossibly long, straight legs, she left a lasting impression on everyone.

As soon as Yue Hongling stepped onto the stage, cheers and exclamations erupted from the audience.

However, some couldn't help but glance toward Lu Ye.

Because this guy had actually told Yue Hongling to get lost...

Yue Hongling was furious. She was now at the fifth layer of the Primordial Core Realm, and her cultivation speed was rapid. Her opponent had just recently advanced to the Primordial Core Realm.

With a single kick, so fast that her opponent couldn't react, all they felt was a flash of wine-red before they were sent flying out of the arena.

Too fast!

Many observing elders couldn't help but nod in approval. A promising talent indeed. Many had previously underestimated Yue Hongling's potential.

After a while.

Chu Ling's name actually appeared.

She had truly joined the Great Dao Sect.

"Young master, I'm going," Chu Ling said softly.

Lu Ye looked ahead, ignoring her completely.

A trace of bitterness flashed in Chu Ling's eyes, and her heart ached uncontrollably.

Lu Ye's current behavior only made her miss how good he had been to her in the past.

And, of course, how foolish she had been!

This scene didn't go unnoticed by everyone, and many male disciples couldn't help but grit their teeth.

What was he trying to prove?

And what's the deal with this girl who looks like a lotus emerging from the water?

Such a beautiful girl, actually a bootlicker?

Chu Ling stepped onto the stage.

Her opponent was also a female disciple. Just as Chu Ling was about to make her move, the other female disciple spoke up.

"Junior sister, what's going on with you? He has clearly humiliated you, why are you still chasing after him? We female cultivators, though women, are not a bit weaker than men."

"I see you are strong in strength, with an excellent appearance, and a sword cultivator at that. Such behavior really tarnishes the reputation of female cultivators and sword cultivators."

"If you are being oppressed or threatened by him, you can tell me, and I will surely seek justice for you!"

Listening to her words, Chu Ling gently shook her head.

"Everything is voluntary on my part. To me, the young master is more important than the sword path. Thank you for your kindness, senior sister."

The senior sister widened her eyes.

"Do you know what nonsense you're spouting?"

You, a sword cultivator, and the sword path isn't the strongest existence?

"Every word from Chu Ling comes from the heart!"

"Alright, alright, stubborn and unyielding, today I will wake you up by force!"

Not far away, Sun Ruowei heard Chu Ling's words and couldn't help but look at Bai Qiulan, then at Lu Ye.

Lu Ye's appearance was indeed handsome, like a clear breeze in the mountains, a bright moon in the sky.

But... such an appearance, there are at least eighty thousand if not a hundred thousand like him in the world, and within the Great Dao Sect alone, there are a handful more handsome than him.

What exactly makes Chu Ling so devoted to him?

And that terrifying address, "Sister Bai!"

No, I must investigate this thoroughly.

Lu Ye, unfazed by the numerous gazes fixed on him, didn't care how people looked at him. His Dao heart was reforged, only more stable than in his previous life.

Such gazes are not worth mentioning.

The senior sister boldly made her move, holding a long sword, turning into a clear breeze, with three figures surrounding Chu Ling to attack.

Chu Ling moved!

Her sword light was like a swimming fish, like a thunderbolt.

Sparks flew, sword edges intertwined.

The tip of the black Demon Sword had already stopped at the female disciple's throat.

The female disciple's hand holding the sword couldn't stop trembling, her eyes filled with terror.

Not just her, many people's eyes were filled with continuous shock.

Some of the elders in charge of the competition even showed terrifying lights in their eyes, especially the sword path elder, who could feel how pure and powerful Chu Ling's sword intent was.

A love-struck mind could hone sword intent to such a degree, what if one were to devote oneself entirely to the great path... wouldn't that be taking off?

Some even entertained the thought of finding an opportunity to eliminate that Lu Ye, to put an end to such a sword immortal's love-struck mind.

"Concede!"

Chu Ling sheathed her sword and said softly.

"Chu Ling of Bailan Peak, wins!"

Chu Ling jumped off the stage and eagerly approached Lu Ye.

"Young master, I won."

Chu Ling's eyes sparkled as she looked at Lu Ye, as if waiting for his praise.

Lu Ye closed his eyes to meditate, completely ignoring her.

Chu Ling felt a bit down, it had been a long time since she last heard the young master praise her.

What was once taken for granted, she now missed dearly.

This scene was witnessed by many, their hearts filled with frustration, their resentment towards Lu Ye strong enough to resurrect a hundred evil sword immortals.

Some sword cultivator elders even harbored greater murderous intent towards Lu Ye.

After four people, it was Lu Ye's turn.

Seeing Lu Ye step onto the stage, more people came to know his name.

"Gu Qing, go for it, defeat him!"

"Let others wake up, what's so good about a man who doesn't know how to cherish beauty?"

"Make sure to trample him hard!"

Everyone cheered for the disciple named Gu Qing, Lu Ye wasn't very familiar with the name, probably just a passing acquaintance.

However, he was quite familiar with the young man named Liu Yishui who was cheering the hardest off the stage.

Gu Qing stepped onto the stage.

The match began!

Just as Gu Qing was about to speak, Lu Ye threw a punch.

A transparent fist imprint, the size of a millstone, flew swiftly towards Gu Qing.

Gu Qing was shocked, quickly let out a roar, and slashed fiercely with his long sword.

The sword light shattered, and both the man and the sword were sent flying off the stage, a large mouthful of blood spraying out in a most satisfying manner.

The surrounding clamor suddenly fell silent.

"Concede!"

Lu Ye stepped off the stage, as calm as a breeze, so handsome it left people speechless.

The elegance of that punch was like a work of art, striking right at the heart of everyone.

Fast, accurate, and ruthless.

Like art!

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