My Life as a Cultivator in a Game - Chapter 29

Chapter 29: Lu Yi’s Fateful Encounter with the Elder

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Task: Defeat Bai Yulong (Progress: 0/1)

Reward: A Ray of Sword Intent

Accept: Yes/No

‘A ray of sword intent!’ Lu Yi hadn’t expected that the reward would be that. The last time he encountered a task related to enlightenment, it was the task that made Liu Ningshuang fall for him.

Although it was just a ray of sword intent, it was still sword intent. This was a powerful technique that usually only cultivators in the Dao Foundation stage could possess. Even if it was just a ray, it was extremely formidable, enough to significantly enhance Lu Yi’s combat strength.

Lu Yi’s eyes sparkled as he looked at Bai Yulong, his face carrying an enthusiastic smile. “Yulong, please enlighten me!”

Bai Yulong was momentarily stunned by Lu Yi’s enthusiasm, but he quickly smiled and said, “Lu Yi, please guide me.”

Dugu Fang’s voice sounded, “Begin!”

Upon hearing that, Bai Yulong opened his folding fan, and spiritual energy circulated around him. Breezes swirled around him, and his figure vanished.

Lu Yi smiled and activated the White Cloud Stance as well, disappearing from his original spot.

In the next instant, both of them reappeared in the central area of the arena. Lu Yi’s longsword and Bai Yulong’s folding fan carried dense spiritual energy as they clashed.

BOOM!

Sharp sword and blade qi turned into surging residual waves, leaving marks on the arena.

Shortly after, both Lu Yi and Bai Yulong’s figures vanished again and reappeared in the next moment, followed by the sound of the collision.

Bai Yulong’s stance was much stronger compared to Tie Man’s, and his speed was faster. When facing Tie Man, Lu Yi could use his speed advantage to quickly find Tie Man’s weaknesses and defeat him. However, when facing Bai Yulong, Lu Yi couldn’t achieve the same result.

In terms of offensive techniques, Bai Yulong’s blade techniques were quite formidable. While the gap compared to Lu Yi’s White Cloud Sword wasn’t insignificant, his cultivation base was high enough. He might have spent quite some time at the Level 10 Qi Refiner stage, and his spiritual energy was profound, making his power equally formidable.

As a result, the battle between the two reached a stalemate for a moment. Lu Yi displayed a slight advantage, but unfortunately, it wasn’t substantial enough to transform into a winning position.

In the arena, the battle between the two created intense fluctuations. Translucent residual waves turned into violent winds that spread outwards, leaving the nearby outer sect disciples astounded.

“So strong! No matter Lu Yi or Bai Yulong, they are incredibly strong!”

“Yeah, their casual strikes, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to withstand them!”

“Bai Yulong is one thing, after all, he’s at the Level 10 Qi Refiner stage, almost at the Foundation Establishment stage, but Lu Yi is only at the Level 7 Qi Refiner stage, and yet he’s this powerful!”

“It’s terrifying!”

BOOM!

Another collision occurred. Both Lu Yi and Bai Yulong retreated simultaneously and landed in two corners of the arena.

Bai Yulong exhaled a breath of turbid air, calming the tumultuous spiritual energy within him. He took a deep breath and looked at Lu Yi, speaking, “Lu Yi, you better watch out!”

Spiritual energy flowed around Bai Yulong, pouring into the folding fan in his hand. With a clear ring, an incredibly sharp aura radiated from the fan, and his aura similarly increased.

‘Bai Yulong had fully activated the power of his magical tool.’ Lu Yi thought and smiled at that. Similarly, he channeled spiritual energy into his longsword, and sharp sword intent circulated around it.

Lu Yi’s longsword was also a magical tool. Lu Gaoyang had spent quite many spirit stones when buying it for him.

After activating their magical tools, they disappeared from their spots again, engaging in combat once more.

BOOM!

Two fierce translucent auras swept across the arena, leaving deep cracks on its surface that extended for more than ten meters before stopping. With their magical tools activated, the power of their techniques had also significantly increased.

After the first attack, the two of them attacked again and again. They either collided or dodged each other. Each attack carried terrifying power, and the arena became even more chaotic.

Bai Yulong’s aura began to gradually weaken after exchanging blows once again for hundreds of rounds. He was repelled by Lu Yi after a single strike.

On the arena, Bai Yulong’s toes touched the ground, retreating to the edge of the arena. He looked at Lu Yi in disbelief and said with a twisted expression, “Lu Yi, your spiritual energy hasn’t run out yet?”

Lu Yi sensed that there was still about two-thirds of his spiritual energy left within him. Glancing at Bai Yulong’s weakening spiritual aura, he cleared his throat and said, somewhat reluctantly, “It’s almost gone. I have less than a quarter of my spiritual energy remaining.”

When Bai Yulong heard that, he took a deep breath. A fierce look appeared in his eyes as he charged at Lu Yi again.

BOOM! BOOM!

The sound of battle rang out again. This time, the confrontation only lasted for dozens of rounds before Bai Yulong was sent flying. After he landed on the ground, he retreated continuously. A trace of blood flowed out from the corner of his mouth, and his face was slightly pale. He looked at Lu Yi, who was still full of vigor, and shouted, “Lu Yi! You’re lying! How does this look like you’re about to run out of spiritual energy?!”

Seeing Bai Yulong’s resentful expression, Lu Yi coughed dryly and said, “It was going to be soon. There was less than a quarter left.”

Bai Yulong was astonished. He looked at Lu Yi in disbelief and said, “Less than a quarter of your spiritual energy? And you call that almost gone?!”

Among the disciples below the arena, Jiang Fan and the others wore peculiar expressions.

Lin Wan’er exclaimed, “Is Lu Yi a monster?! Even though Bai Yulong is at the Level 10 Qi Refiner stage, his spiritual energy is actually inferior to Lu Yi’s at the Level 7 Qi Refiner stage?!”

Jiang Fan’s expression became serious as he spoke, “Didn’t you hear what he said? His White Cloud Qi Refining Art has already reached the Regain Simplicity stage. The density of his spiritual energy might far surpass that of a typical Level 7 Qi Refiner cultivator.”

Even Li Yun, who usually wore a cold expression, couldn’t help but speak up, “H-how is this surpassing the Level 7 Qi Refiner? Bai Yulong’s spiritual energy is almost depleted, but this guy still has a quarter of his spiritual energy left. This is clearly exceeding the Level 10 Qi Refiner stage, isn’t it?”

In the sky, Dugu Fang and the elders were all astonished.

An inner sect elder looked at Lu Yi and exclaimed, “This young man is truly remarkable. He has cultivated one technique and two arts to the Regain Simplicity stage.”

“Yes, with this kind of aptitude, it’s incredible! Even among the core disciples, there’s hardly anyone who can match up.”

“I think this young man’s talent in swordsmanship cultivation is quite suitable for inheriting my legacy. He could become a sword cultivator. I’m thinking of taking him as my disciple.” An old man with graying hair stroked his beard and smiled.

Instantly, the atmosphere among the elders froze, and they erupted in protest.

“You old geezer, what nonsense are you spouting?! Who do you think you are?”

“That’s right! This young man has such strong talent in stances, he should be learning Flee Arts from me!”

“Get lost! Each and every one of you shameless geezers! I obtained a pretty decent Incarnation stage technique from a relic. I’ve been struggling to comprehend it. I’m planning to pass it on to this young man. He’s going to be my disciple!”

“I feel like… Lu Yi and I are fated to be together…”

The elders from the inner sect stared wide-eyed, competing to speak, their faces flushed.