Chapter 017 No Slapping in the Face

"This generation has truly produced many promising talents," Deputy Sect Leader Ji Changming remarked with emotion.

"Yes, especially those from Bai Lan Peak, they are the most outstanding."

"Yue Hongling, Chu Ling, and Lu Ye. Who would have thought that Junior Sister Bai is not only skilled in cultivation herself but also so adept at teaching disciples."

"Then the competition for the first place is bound to be a fierce battle."

"Not necessarily!"

"Oh? How so?"

"It's true that they are strong, but aren't their emotions a bit too rich? Look at Chu Ling, her heart and eyes are completely filled with Lu Ye. If Lu Ye hadn't kept her at arm's length, I wouldn't be surprised if Chu Ling had already thrown herself into Lu Ye's arms."

Ji Changming...

"And then there's Yue Hongling. In such a short time, Yue Hongling has secretly glanced at Lu Ye no less than thirty times."

Ji Changming...

"And Junior Sister Bai!"

"Ah?"

"Although Junior Sister Bai hasn't looked at Lu Ye, her head always seems to want to turn in his direction. Every time she turns halfway, she forcefully twists it back. I really can't understand this."

Ji Changming frowned.

He looked around suspiciously for a moment.

"Senior Brother Ji, what are you looking at?"

Ji Changming frowned and said, "I'm checking whether I'm currently in the Great Dao Sect or the Hehuan Sect."

...

It must be said, it is indeed a bit strange, very strange.

After one round of battles, half of the participants were eliminated.

Without pause, the second round of the competition began.

The three of them took turns to step onto the stage, each defeating their opponents with a single move, their strength unfathomable.

The originally favored contenders paled in comparison to the three, silently exclaiming in their hearts that they were monsters.

There was no helping it, after all, they were Emperors, reborn with all their experience, techniques, and divine abilities intact, completely overwhelming the people of this era.

The second round passed.

The third round began.

The clashes between geniuses became even more thrilling, eliciting cheers from the audience.

When Chu Ling and Yue Hongling took the stage, the cheers were even louder.

However, whenever Lu Ye stepped onto the stage, the entire arena fell silent instantly, as if by prior agreement.

Lu Ye didn't mind.

This time, Lu Ye's opponent was a prodigy named Li Jiumin, the top disciple of the Inquiry Peak in this generation.

A serious contender for the championship.

"I don't believe you can still defeat me with one punch..."

Before he could finish his words, Lu Ye's fist imprint was already in front of him.

Li Jiumin quickly formed hand seals, and a yellow shield adorned with intricate and mysterious runes blossomed.

This was the Turtle Spirit Shield, known for its strong defensive capabilities.

The moment the fist imprint touched the Turtle Spirit Shield, numerous cracks appeared, and with a crisp sound, the fist imprint shattered the shield with overwhelming force, sending Li Jiumin off the stage in the process.

The crowd erupted in astonishment!

Li Jiumin's strength was undeniable; he was already at the fourth layer of the Primordial Core Realm and was a disciple heavily nurtured by the Inquiry Peak.

Yet, he was still defeated with a single punch.

How could Lu Ye be so strong?

"He's too monstrous, truly too monstrous. I suddenly feel that Chu Ling's subservience towards Lu Ye is somewhat acceptable."

"Lu Ye is indeed handsome. It seems no one in this generation can be his match."

"Elder Bai is too fierce. How did she train her disciple? Is it still possible for me to join her now?"

The crowd buzzed with discussions.

It was certain that the name Lu Ye had firmly etched itself into the hearts of all disciples of this generation.

Shattering the Turtle Spirit Shield with one punch, impressive!

The fourth round.

Now, only a dozen or so people remained in the competition.

The battles were swift.

This time, Lu Ye was pitted against Yue Hongling.

The eyes of the disciples lit up, here it comes!

Up until now, Lu Ye, Chu Ling, and Yue Hongling had all ended their battles with a single move, leaving everyone clueless about their true strength.

Now that these two were matched against each other, one could only imagine the fierce battle that was about to unfold.

Yue Hongling frowned.

Facing Lu Ye?

Joking, how could she possibly defeat Lu Ye?

But to simply concede without a fight, she wasn't entirely willing.

Both at the Primordial Core Realm, should she give it a try?

As the previous matches concluded one after another, Chu Ling still ended her battles with a single move, her strength was terrifyingly formidable.

Finally, it was Lu Ye and Yue Hongling's turn to step onto the stage.

"Senior brother, please guide me. Let's agree beforehand, no hitting the face," Yue Hongling said charmingly as she stood opposite Lu Ye.

She wore a red battle skirt, her figure slender, her legs fair and flawless, perfect to the extreme.

Lu Ye smiled and threw a punch towards Yue Hongling's face from a distance.

Sorry, but at his current age, he was in a rebellious phase!

"You said no hitting the face!"

Yue Hongling was furious but didn't stop her movements. The ancient inverse scripture of the Dao was activated, and the resonance of the Dao echoed endlessly within her body, her true essence transforming into a torrent.

She also threw a punch.

At this moment, Yue Hongling was fearless and unafraid.

The fearless divine fist of the Fearless Emperor, with the courage of burning one's boats, collided fiercely with Lu Ye's fist imprint.

"Boom!"

A tremendous explosion sounded.

Yue Hongling's fist imprint was destroyed, and a massive force like a tidal wave crashed towards her.

It hit her face squarely.

"Bang!"

Yue Hongling was sent flying, her beautiful face now as red as a peach blossom.

Well, it was all nosebleed.

Yue Hongling's nose ached, and tears streamed down her face.

"Stupid senior brother!"

"I'm not done with you!"

Lu Ye ignored her. What level was she at, to say she wasn't done with him?

Seeing Yue Hongling's pitiful state, many people gasped in shock.

"Wow, it seems Lu Ye really has no interest in these two women. Have we misunderstood Lu Ye?"

"Honestly, it's possible. If he had even a shred of tenderness, he wouldn't have beaten Yue Hongling like this. Perhaps it's precisely because he has no feelings for these two women and is being harassed by them that he struck so harshly."

"If that's the case... Lu Ye is quite pitiful too?"

"Think about it, you don't like women, only the Dao, but two women keep pestering you, always wanting to be your Dao companions. How would you feel?"

"Who are these two women?"

"Let's say it's Yue Hongling and Chu Ling!"

"I'm quite happy!"

"What do you mean you're happy? I mean, under the premise that you only like the Dao and not women."

"Oh... then I'm quite happy too."

"Get out, get out!!!"

"I say, a boy out there alone must protect himself well!"

Lu Ye didn't expect that one punch of his would actually flip his reputation.

So, Sigma men are forever the gods!

Yue Hongling, gnashing her teeth, returned to Bai Qiulan's side. Sun Ruowei watched this scene, her eyes rolling.

Does Yue Hongling also like Lu Ye?

Bai Qiulan, oh Bai Qiulan, what secrets are hidden in your Bai Lan Peak?

For now, it seems Yue Hongling is the most foolish. It seems more appropriate for me to start with Yue Hongling.

Find an opportunity, must probe Yue Hongling's words.

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