Chapter 41: Chapter 41: What to Do When You’re Too Popular?

The other Elders who heard this were immediately silent, and the next moment, green light flickered in the eyes of all the Elders as they looked at Lu Yi.

Who wouldn’t want a disciple with such talent?!

Liu Ningshuang was helpless, having been taken by the Peak Master as a disciple, and even if they had a hundred times the courage, they wouldn’t dare to snatch her away, but now…

A treasure like Lu Yi hadn’t been valued by the Peak Master, this was their chance!

For a while, they turned to look at each other and saw the same thought in each other’s eyes.

Everyone sneered at the same time, their auras slowly surging around them, a powerful and terrifying pressure dissipating within the great hall.

Dong Wanglian flicked his finger across the Jade Flute and spoke, “Heh heh, come, let’s see who is more qualified to teach Lu Yi!”

The beautiful female Elder laughed lightly, a Red Crystal appearing in her hand, “That’s exactly what I intend!”

“Come on, who’s afraid of whom!”

“Lu Yi will definitely be my disciple!”

Disciples observing from a distance saw the Nascent Soul Elders, who usually carried themselves with such superiority, looking almost as if they were about to start fighting, and they looked enviously at Lu Yi.

“Have the Elders gone mad? Aren’t they afraid of being punished by the Peak Master for causing such a ruckus? The Peak Master likes it least when others cause too much commotion in the peak.” A Golden Core youngster curled his lips, thinking of the Peak Master’s angry expression, feeling a tingling sensation on his scalp.

Nangong Moyu shrugged his shoulders and said, “What can be done about it? Who asked this new Junior Brother to have such a strong talent?”

“Indeed… Not to mention anything else, just the comprehension alone, is it not up to par with Senior Sister Ningshuang?”

“It seems we will have to get along well with this little Junior Brother in the future.”

Everyone nodded.

Lu Yi, seeing the Elders ready to draw swords against each other, couldn’t help feeling somewhat speechless.

Was his performance just now a bit too high-profile?

He was a bit annoyed with himself, wishing he had waited a little longer.

Still, he also heard several Elders’ comments; was his displayed comprehension even stronger than Senior Sister Ningshuang?

Well, that was not bad, and he was somewhat pleased.

Steward Xiao, seeing the Elders with their swords drawn against each other, also felt a headache coming on.

He plucked up his courage and said, “…Elders, Lu Yi has not yet completed the assessment, shouldn’t we wait until after the assessment to discuss matters of apprenticeship?”

Hearing this, many of the Elders came back to their senses, realizing there was the combat strength assessment they hadn’t tested yet.

It was mainly because Lu Yi’s performance in the comprehension assessment was too shockingly outstanding that even these Nascent Soul Cultivators, who had seen all manner of storms, were somewhat shaken.

“Cough, indeed, we should complete the testing first,” one Elder said.

“Then let’s start the combat strength test.”

“If you ask me, Lu Yi’s strength demonstrated during the Outer Sect competition says it all, even Jiang Fan at Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer was no match for him, isn’t that enough?” a hotheaded Elder spoke up.

“Facts are facts, but rules are rules, necessary formalities must not be omitted.”

A white-haired elder said, looking at Steward Xiao, “Xiao, since that’s the case, let’s begin the combat strength assessment.”

Steward Xiao nodded and replied, “Yes!”

He looked toward Lu Yi, smiling, “Lu Yi, your assessment opponent will be me. Generally, the standard for a combat strength assessment is to defeat an opponent one minor realm stronger than oneself, but in your case… I will use the strength of the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer to battle with you, that shouldn’t be a problem, right?”

Lu Yi smiled, “Of course, that’s no problem.”

Steward Xiao nodded, “Then let’s go to the plaza outside.”

Lu Yi nodded, following Steward Xiao out of the hall, with the Elders trailing behind them.

Lu Yi glanced at the disciples on the side who were ‘eating melons’, feeling the powerful aura emanating from these disciples, he couldn’t help but be impressed, truly worthy of being disciples of Ling Luo Peak, each of them felt so strong.

Upon seeing them emerge, the disciples also made way, leaving ample space for the two.

Lu Yi and Butler Xiao stood facing each other, with a long sword appearing in the hand of Butler Xiao, surrounded by the fluctuations of Spiritual Energy at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer.

He smiled at Lu Yi and said, “Are you ready?”

Lu Yi was also surrounded by Spiritual Energy, with a long sword materializing in his hand, and he nodded with a smile, “Ready.”

At Butler Xiao’s words, a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes, and in the next instant, his sword charged towards Lu Yi, carrying sharp Sword Qi.

He was using the Flowing Wind Sword Skill, demonstrating the strength of an ordinary Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer disciple, probably a bit weaker than Li Yun.

For Lu Yi, such power posed no threat at all, but that was just for Lu Yi.

A typical Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer cultivator definitely couldn’t defeat one at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer. Those who could fight across levels were inherently geniuses.

Lu Yi’s expression remained calm as his long sword carried a fierce sword intent. Swaths of Sword Cloud emerged around his blade, slashing towards Butler Xiao.

The Sword Cloud appeared almost instantaneously in front of Butler Xiao, who, feeling the piercing sword intent within the Sword Cloud, saw his pupils contract slightly. This power… if he truly were at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer, wouldn’t he have died from this strike?

Instinctively, he erupted with the power of the Foundation Establishment Realm, dispersing the Sword Cloud with a single strike.

As the Sword Cloud dissipated, Butler Xiao let out a breath of turbid air, still somewhat shocked, “The combat strength evaluation is passed.” Searᴄh the NôvelFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The surrounding disciples and elders were still looking at the slowly fading Sword Cloud. The elders had already been aware of Lu Yi’s strength, but the disciples knew less. Witnessing it now, they too were visibly stunned.

“White Cloud Sword Technique of the Returning True Level, coupled with that sword intent… Junior Brother Lu Yi is indeed formidable.”

“Hey… Junior Brother Lu isn’t very old. I wonder if he could become a figure like Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang?”

“That’s unlikely, right? Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang is an Innate Ice Spirit Body, even if Junior Brother Lu’s comprehension is strong, he can’t catch up in terms of cultivation talent.”

“Regardless, with Junior Brother Lu joining our Ling Luo Peak, our peak will likely have another pillar of support.”

“That might be decades away, let’s talk about it when Junior Brother Lu reaches the Golden Core.”

“Hahaha, that’s true. Before that, we, as his seniors, should really look after Junior Brother Lu.”

“Isn’t that obvious?”

“Stop talking, it’s starting!” At this moment, Nangong Moyu looked at the eagerly restless elders, with a face that betrayed her anticipation of the unfolding drama.

Seeing this, the many disciples also brightened up, ready to enjoy the show.

Having passed the combat strength test, Butler Xiao smiled and said to Lu Yi, “Lu Yi, you have passed the peak’s entry evaluation. Are you sure you want to join Ling Luo Peak?”

Lu Yi nodded with a smile, “Of course.”

Butler Xiao continued with a smile, “Since that’s the case, from today onward, you are a disciple of Ling Luo Peak. You can join the mentorship of an elder, or you can cultivate on your own. If you encounter any difficulties in cultivation, you can also ask for guidance from an elder, which will require sect points.”

Lu Yi nodded, “I understand.”

Upon hearing this, the elders’ Spiritual Energy swirled, and they almost instantly surrounded Lu Yi.

“Lu Yi! Join my mentorship, I am willing to take you on as a direct disciple! I’ll provide you with all the cultivation resources you need!”

“Young lad, join me, and I will pass on to you my unique cultivation technique, the Divinity Transformation Technique, which is formidable!”

“Kid, I see you have already grasped sword intent. Join me, and I will impart to you all of my Sword Dao Understanding to help you hone your sword intent!”

“…”

Lu Yi felt as though he were in a marketplace, overwhelmed by the voices of the elders giving him a bit of a headache.

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At that moment, a crisp voice suddenly rang out, “Elders, the Peak Master wishes to see this junior brother!”

At these words, the elders who had been yammering and trying to coax Lu Yi into discipleship as if they were hawking their wares, instantly fell silent, as if muted.

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