My Life as a Cultivator in a Game - Chapter 24

Chapter 24: Leading by Example

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mo Lingxi took a deep breath and charged toward Lu Yi once again.

Lu Yi’s White Cloud Sword’s power erupted, and he met Mo Lingxi’s attack head-on. The two of them clashed once more on the platform.

Mo Lingxi’s stance was mysterious, while Lu Yi’s movements were ethereal. Their figures flashed on the platform, and with each collision, sword qi swept through the air, and spiritual energy transformed into translucent rings of qi that dispersed.

Overall, Lu Yi still easily suppressed Mo Lingxi. After all, he had nearly pushed the White Cloud Sword to the limit of the Regain Simplicity stage.

As time passed, not long after, Lu Yi seized an opening in Mo Lingxi’s sword technique transitions. The clouds shifted, and with a single sword strike, he sent Mo Lingxi flying off the platform.

Mo Lingxi stumbled and landed on the ground, his expression momentarily dazed. Then, he gave a bitter smile, sheathed his sword, and cupped his fists toward Lu Yi on the platform. He said, “Lu Yi, your strength is astonishing. I admit defeat.”

In fact, after witnessing Lu Yi’s formidable swordsmanship earlier, Mo Lingxi already felt that his chances were slim.

Lu Yi smiled and nodded. He said, “Your strength is extraordinary, Lingxi. I merely performed slightly better this time.”

Hearing those words, Wang Wulian and the others felt a sense of familiarity. They looked at Lu Yi with a slightly peculiar expression. This was the same way he had spoken after defeating them. Now, hearing Lu Yi say the same thing, they couldn’t believe it anymore.

The attendants on the platform came back to their senses, and as they looked deeply at Lu Yi, their initially indifferent expressions softened a bit. Lu Yi’s words had touched them deeply. One of the attendants nodded and announced, “Lu Yi wins and enters the top ten.”

In the sky, Dugu Fang watched Lu Yi with a smile, feeling satisfied, and commented, “This little guy is impressive. Talented and valiant, such a disciple is truly a blessing to our White Cloud Sect.”

Qi Feiyu beside Dugu Fang also nodded and said, “Indeed, compared to those heartless and ruthless geniuses, I prefer this Lu Yi.”

The other elders nodded in agreement.

After all, nobody wanted to invest their effort into nurturing a genius disciple only for them to turn their back on the sect or even become adversarial.

A disciple with both a sense of loyalty and righteousness was less likely to betray. Especially when this loyal and righteous disciple had such incredible talent.

Dugu Fang sighed and said, “If it weren’t for this young man’s exceptional talent, I would’ve considered taking him as a personal disciple.”

Hearing that, the other elders were taken aback, surprised by Dugu Fang’s high evaluation of Lu Yi.

“Grand Elder Dugu, you must be joking. You’re almost at the Nascent Soul stage, yet you can’t teach Lu Yi?”

“That’s right. If you are willing to have Lu Yi under your wings, that would be his blessing.”

All the elders spoke.

Dugu Fang shook his head and said, “This young man is more powerful than I thought. His White Cloud Sword has probably reached its limit. It’s even at the point where there’s no room for improvement. With such talent, if he enters the inner sect, he will probably cause an uproar in the inner sect.”

The elders gasped and widened their eyes. They did not expect the Dugu Fang to have such a high evaluation of Lu Yi.

To cultivate a technique to its limit, to a point where no further progress was possible, required exceptional insight and talent.

For a moment, these elders were lost in thought.

Meanwhile, not far away, Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi felt relieved upon seeing Lu Yi defeat Mo Lingxi.

“Well done! That’s my son!” Lu Gaoyang exclaimed with joy.

Beside him, Wang Siqi wore a broad smile.

Li Mang and the others looked at Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi with envy, feeling a bit sour. They offered their congratulations one after another.

“Congratulations, Gaoyang. Your son has entered the top ten and made it to the inner sect. Such an achievement hasn’t been seen in our White Cloud Sect for hundreds of years.”

“Yes, Lu Yi has exceptional talent. You’ll have to treat us to a feast, Gaoyang!”

“What moved me the most was Lu Yi’s words. He values relationships and loyalty.”

Many attendants nodded in agreement.

“Gaoyang, Siqi, you two are great examples!”

“Our White Cloud Sect needs geniuses like Lu Yi.”

Lu Gaoyang laughed happily and said, “That’s right, my wife and I have been leading by example every day.”

Seeing Lu Gaoyang’s cheerful demeanor, Wang Siqi couldn’t help but roll her eyes in exasperation. She thought to herself that she would have to lecture him later when they got home.

Wang Siqi smiled and said, “Our son has been sensible since he was young. He hasn’t caused us much trouble.”

As everyone chatted, Lu Yi stepped down from the platform and Wang Wulian approached Lu Yi immediately.

Wang Wulian looked at Lu Yi with a touched expression and said, “Lu Yi, I acknowledge your intentions. From now on, if you need any help, I will not hesitate to lend a hand.”

A handsome young man walked over. He was the Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple that Lu Yi had defeated earlier—Lin Qifeng.

Lin Qifeng nodded as well and said, “Lu Yi, if you have the time, you’re welcome to visit White Dew Peak as a guest.”

“Congratulations, Lu Yi, on entering the top ten and the inner sect.”

“After entering the inner sect, you will likely soar even higher. Congratulations!”

Senior disciples came forward one after another to congratulate Lu Yi, showing great friendliness.

Lu Yi smiled and responded to each of them. Just then, Jiang Fan walked over with a smile. He said, “Lu Yi, you value relationships and loyalty. We can exchange pointers more often in the future.”

Hearing that, Lu Yi’s eyes lit up, and thought, ‘Jiang Fan’s sparring missions rewarded me with Centennial Spirit Dew! If they could exchange pointers more often, wouldn’t that be fantastic?’

Lu Yi happily replied, “In that case, I might have to trouble you more often, Jiang Fan.”

As they joked, the consecutive matches on the platforms came to an end.

Soon, the top ten rankings were determined.

As the preliminary competition concluded, Dugu Fang once again stood at the central platform and calmly announced, “The preliminary competition is over, and the top ten of the outer sect disciples have been decided. The disciples who ranked in the top ten, please come to the central platform.”

Hearing that, Lu Yi and Jiang Fan exchanged a glance, then activated their stance, leaping into the air and landing on the central platform.

Apart from them, eight others also stepped onto the platform.

There was a robust and tall young man exuding a beast-like aura, wearing black attire, and with a simple expression. There was a handsome young man dressed in embroidered clothes, a cold-looking young man with twin blades on his back, a graceful young woman with a long sword on her back, and a charming young woman in a blue dress. These six were all at the Level 10 Qi Refiner.

The remaining three were senior disciples at the Level 9 Qi Refiner stage as well. Alongside them was Lu Yi, who was at the Level 7 Qi Refiner.

A total of ten people.

Lu Yi’s gaze swept over them, and he spotted the charming young woman. He was momentarily stunned. She was the female disciple who had praised his handsome looks on the White Sun Peak platform. He recalled that her name was Lin Wan’er.

Lin Wan’er also noticed Lu Yi, her eyes brightened. She smiled at him, but with Dugu Fang present, she didn’t dare to speak.

The ten disciples stood beside Dugu Fang. He gave them a sweeping glance before looking down at the platform and saying calmly, “The top ten disciples of the outer sect are gathered here. According to tradition, if anyone feels dissatisfied, they may challenge another and, if victorious, take their place.”

Upon hearing that, a commotion arose below the platform. Several people were eager to give it a try. These were the disciples at the Level 9 Qi Refiner stage.

The senior disciples at the Level 10 Qi Refiner certainly wouldn’t challenge, but there were four others—three at Level 9 and one at Level 7—who saw this as their last chance.

Lu Yi also held his breath, eagerly watching the scene below. He thought excitedly, ‘Pick me! Please pick me!’