Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 500: Sect Leader Lu Against Young Creed Leader Lu
The battle between Lu Yang and Lu Yang raged with ferocious intensity.
Sect Leader Lu was well-versed in spell techniques, wielding elemental spells with effortless grace. He had even touched upon the pinnacles of temporal and spatial spells, and his seamless fusion of spells and fists had sent the leaders of the four Great Immortal Sects fleeing in disarray.
On the other hand, Young Creed Leader Lu specialized in sword spells. Despite his youth, his comprehension of the Sword Dao already far surpassed peers of the same cultivation realm, rivaling even those at the Nascent Soul Stage.
“Who will win? It’s said that this Sect Leader Lu is incredibly gifted in spells and even created several unique ones. Few in history have invented their own spells at this cultivation realm.”
“At the Qing Province Grand Ceremony, he fought two opponents at once, defeating both Bai Ming and Lan Ting. Yet, no one could discern the true nature of his golden core.”
“It’s hard to say who will win. Didn’t you hear Young Creed Leader Lu? He is so talented that even immortals had to suppress him!”
Lu Yang was truly an unparalleled expert. His every movement commanded the undivided attention of the crowd.
The leaders of the four Great Immortal Sects and the Eldest Imperial Prince Jiang Qun watched especially closely, curious to see how Lu Yang would fight himself.
The moment Sect Leader Lu jumped down from the arena stage, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy relinquished control of his body, allowing Lu Yang to control both bodies in battle.
“Lu Yang, fight well! You must defeat that fellow on the other side. You’re representing our Dao-Seeking Sect in this battle!” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy cheered from Sect Leader Lu’s mental space before darting over to Young Creed Leader Lu’s mental space. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮
“Crush that guy from the Dao-Seeking Sect on the other side. We must make a name for our Heavenly Court Creed!”
“...Immortal Fairy, if you have nothing better to do, you can just rest.”
“Oh. Alright.”
During the period when the Everlasting Immortal Fairy was acting sect leader and used Lu Yang’s body to cultivate, his cultivation had indeed grown significantly, especially his mental power, which had ascended to new heights.
In the past, controlling two bodies demanded his full concentration, leaving no room for distraction. But now, he could control two bodies while still having enough energy to placate the Everlasting Immortal Fairy.
To the outside world, Sect Leader Lu and Young Creed Leader Lu were locked in a fierce stalemate, each gaining and losing ground in turn.
Sect Leader Lu spat out the Three Flavor True Fire, which split into three distinct streams, each with its own flavor. The three flames lashed like tongues, licking the air and raising the temperature.
Young Creed Leader Lu flicked his wrist, shooting three sharp sword qi. “Three Sparrows Take Flight!”
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sword qi and true fires collided in violent explosions, the resulting heat waves stinging the two combatants’ faces.
Sect Leader Lu employed Shrinking Earth, attempting an ambush from below, yet Young Creed Leader Lu seemed clairvoyant, evading right before Sect Leader Lu suddenly darted out from the ground.
Sect Leader Lu studied Young Creed Leader Lu solemnly. “Clairvoyance and a clear sword heart. I heard my shifu once say that only those devoted to the sword and obsessed with it can achieve such clarity. Your comprehension of the Sword Dao has already reached this level?”
Young Creed Leader Lu smirked, wiping a streak of blood from his cheek. Despite predicting the attack and dodging in advance, he was still a beat slower and was grazed on the face.
“You’re no less simple yourself. You created a brand new true fire by modeling after the Three Esse True Fire, and that underground movement spell earlier resembled Earth Escape, yet not entirely so. Did you create that too?
“A Golden Core cultivator inventing two elemental spells...such a feat was unheard of even in the ancient era!”
Suddenly, Sect Leader Lu shrank to a mere three inches tall. Wreathed in Three Flavor True Fire, he darted across the ground at blinding speed and unleashed the Arhat Fist. Despite his diminutive size, the sheer pressure behind each blow forced Young Creed Leader Lu to parry with his sword rather than risk engaging head-on.
The miniature Sect Leader Lu’s fist techniques packed astonishing power, accompanied by sound waves of Buddhist chants filled with compassion for the world. His tiny knuckles landed on the sword with clear, bell-like clangs.
Young Creed Leader Lu’s swordsmanship was also not to be trifled with. The sword tip thrust toward Sect Leader Lu three times in rapid succession. Each strike came within a hair’s breadth, and Sect Leader Lu narrowly dodged them all.
A hundred exchanges later, neither had gained the upper hand.
Every move was fatal, and any misstep could lead to defeat. However, both reacted with lightning reflexes, countering and retaliating in the shortest time possible.
The prodigies in the audience watched with bated breath, their eyes fixed on the intricate contest of offense and fence on stage, unwilling to miss a single detail. By now, they had forgotten their allegiances; all they cared about was what shocking moves the two combatants would showcase next.
A hundred and twenty exchanges later, the two disengaged simultaneously, gasping for breath as they replenished their spirit energy. The relentless battle had depleted their spirit energy.
“They say sword cultivators are capable of One Sword Breaks All Spells. I didn’t believe it in the past, but I’ve seen it for myself today.” Sect Leader Lu scrutinized Young Creed Leader Lu’s expression, searching for an opening.
“You flatter me, Sect Leader Lu. I once believed that I could go anywhere in this vast world with my sword, that none of those prodigies were worth a fraction of my sword’s might. Now that I’ve faced you, I’ve learned that there’s still someone obstructing my path to immortal ascension!”
The Hundred Herbs Heavenly King watched the scene before his eyes and involuntarily muttered just loud enough for those around him to hear, “The young creed leader has never praised anyone like this before.”
The four other heavenly kings nodded. “The young creed leader is a proud person. Only our creed leader and Dou Heavenly Sovereign can make him lower his head in respect. I never thought he’d finally encounter a rival he’s long yearned for. Truly rare.”
“A pity we left in haste. Had we brought the four holy sons, this battle might have unfolded differently.”
Four holy sons?
The onlookers ruminated over it. Could the Heavenly Court Creed harbor four other peerless geniuses apart from this young creed leader?
The four holy sons were none other than Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoye, Man Gu, and Li Haoran. Qin Yanyan was technically also a member of the Heavenly Court Creed, but her current identity was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran.
Lu Yang fought with himself for another eighty exchanges without an apparent victor before halting.
“Satisfying! I’ve never fought a cultivator at the same realm to my heart’s content!” Young Creed Leader Lu threw his head back and laughed uproariously, wild and unrestrained. He no longer looked at Sect Leader Lu condescendingly.
Sect Leader Lu replied with a smile. “Should we continue? I’m afraid we may fight until dawn without an outcome. There’s little point in further combat. Why don’t we call it quits?”
After a brief pause, Young Creed Leader Lu agreed.
“Let’s end it here then. I’ve underestimated the prodigies of the current era. With you around, I’m sure the upcoming Battle of the Great Era won’t be dull!”
Sect Leader Lu remained as courteous as ever. “To come uninvited is discourteous. Heavenly Court Creed, please leave.”
Young Creed Leader Lu was not annoyed despite being chased away. With a wave of his hand, he turned to leave. “Five protectors, we depart.”
“Yes!”
The Heavenly Court Creed had arrived on clouds, and on clouds they departed, flying out of the Dao-Seeking Sect under countless gazes.
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Backstage, while resting to tend to his wounds, Meng Jingzhou simmered with indignation upon witnessing the scene. “Damn it, I got the short end of the stick!”
“Brother Meng, what’s wrong?” Man Gu asked.
Aside from Li Haoran, the other three heavenly sons of the Heavenly Court Creed were hiding backstage.
As Man Gu’s and Tao Yaoye’s acting skills were lacking, they could easily expose themselves if they appeared in public, so they had been watching from backstage all this time.
“That brat Lu Yang got to show off twice! Yet he only promised he’d help me do it once!”
