278: sincerely convinced

“It’s hard to say, it’s really hard to say. Senior Brother Li Yuechang’s strength is obvious to all of us, but Lu Dazhuang, as Old Sect Master’s Personal Disciple, his strength definitely won’t be weak. You can tell from Peak Master Li Changbai.”

“This battle is truly something to look forward to!”

The crowd dispersed. Lu Xingchen waved to Li Yuechang, smiling, “Make your move!”

Li Yuechang drew his long sword, activated his Dou Qi, and attacked Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen also activated his Dou Qi at the same time, forming a Dou Qi Shield around his body, and stood still.

From his appearance, he intended to let Li Yuechang attack him freely.

Seeing Lu Xingchen activate his Dou Qi, the surrounding Lingyuan Peak Disciples were all incredibly shocked.

“Damn, Lu Dazhuang’s Realm is too high! Six-Star Martial Ancestor, even stronger than Li Yuechang!”

“You have to know, Li Yuechang is already 23 years old, while Lu Dazhuang is just 20. He came from behind, a Heaven-sent Genius, no wonder Old Sect Master took notice of him!”

“It seems the Sect Master didn’t show favoritism; Lu Dazhuang does have some skill.”

“Now we’ll see how long Li Yuechang can last against Lu Dazhuang.”

Feeling the powerful Dou Qi fluctuations from Lu Xingchen, Li Yuechang’s expression tightened. He said in a deep voice, “As expected of someone Old Sect Master favored, this level of Cultivation is simply terrifying!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Just luck. I must subdue you to completely control Lingyuan Peak. So, Li Yuechang, go all out! If you can make me retreat even one step, you win this battle!”

Li Yuechang said in a deep voice, “Alright, in that case, I won’t hold back!”

With that, Li Yuechang gripped his sword with both hands and fiercely slashed down at Lu Xingchen.

The long sword met Lu Xingchen’s Dou Qi Shield, creating ripples, but it never broke through the defense.

Li Yuechang’s heart immediately sank.

That move just now was his full-strength attack, and he used a High-Grade Earth Rank Martial Skill, yet he couldn't even break through Lu Dazhuang’s defense.

Old Sect Master’s Personal Disciple is indeed terrifying!

It seems he can only use that move!

“Word Spirit, Sword Control!”

Li Yuechang let out a low shout. More than twenty spirit swords flew out from his Storage Ring, all unsheathed, their tips pointing directly at Lu Xingchen.

Seeing this, Lu Xingchen raised an eyebrow slightly.

This Li Yuechang has some skill; he actually learned “Sword Control.”

Moreover, all twenty-plus spirit swords are Earth Rank. If they attack simultaneously, their power will definitely be very strong.

But Lu Xingchen showed no panic.

Are you kidding? He had played with “Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin.” These twenty-odd spirit swords were just child’s play!

Li Yuechang let out another low shout.

“Moon Shattering Slash!”

More than twenty spirit swords danced simultaneously, forming crescent shapes, then shot towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen remained calm and collected, not even using the “Vajra Barrier.”

More than twenty Dou Qi crescents slammed into the Dou Qi Shield. The ripples became more intense, but they still couldn’t break through the defense.

Li Yuechang was startled.

The combination of “Sword Control” and “Moon Shattering Slash” was his ultimate trump card, equivalent to simultaneously launching more than twenty High-Grade Earth Rank Martial Skills.

It was with this move that he, with fewer numbers, single-handedly annihilated the Yinkui Sect’s Disciple team.

Yet, even so, he still couldn’t shake Lu Dazhuang.

He has some skill!

In his heart, he already felt a degree of conviction towards this newly appointed Peak Master.

But since the wager had been made, he also wanted to see where this Peak Master’s limit truly lay?

“Lingyun Art!”

Li Yuechang let out a low shout, and a white light wave brewed in front of him.

This “Lingyun Art” is a earth rank high grade, a Legacy Martial Skill of the Lingyun Sect, a Soul attack method.

As the Saint, it was of course no problem for Li Yuechang to learn this move.

Feeling the powerful energy within the white light wave, Lu Xingchen was slightly surprised.

This Li Yuechang’s Soul Power has also reached the Late Spirit Realm; he’s quite formidable!

If he took another step forward, combined with Word Spirit Power, he would possess Martial Venerable-level combat power.

Li Yuechang’s combat power is probably stronger than most Elders of the Lingyun Sect!

Of course, even within the Late Spirit Realm, there are differences in strength.

Li Yuechang had clearly just made a Breakthrough, while Lu Xingchen’s Soul Power, with the help of “Taiyi Soul Art,” was already quite stable.

Lu Xingchen showed no panic, simply condensing a shield of Soul Power around his body.

The white light wave flew out, fiercely crashing into Lu Xingchen’s Soul Shield. After a brief stalemate, it slowly dissipated between heaven and earth.

And Lu Xingchen, from beginning to end, did not move a single step.

Li Yuechang retracted his spirit sword and said with a bitter smile, “No need to continue, I lost!”

Hearing this, whispers immediately erupted around them.

“It’s not surprising that Lu Dazhuang won, but he won too easily, without even moving!”

“He is younger than Li Yuechang, yet his strength can crush Li Yuechang; it’s simply terrifying. Genius is merely the threshold to meet him. Besides Senior Brother Li Yuechang, we have no qualifications to compete with him.”

“I’m convinced. Lu Dazhuang taking the position of Lingyuan Peak Peak Master is absolutely no problem.”

Li Yuechang walked towards Lu Xingchen, cupped his hands in a salute, and said in a deep voice, “Junior Li Yuechang pays respects to Peak Master Lu!”

With him leading the way, the other Disciples also followed suit, saluting and shouting loudly, “Greetings, Peak Master Lu!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “You may all rise!”

“Li Yuechang, I know you still have some doubts about my strength. I guarantee you here that the next time I see Wang Defa, I will definitely kill him to avenge Peak Master Li Yuan.”

“If Wang Defa cowers in the Yinkui Sect and dares not come out, I will lead you to kill your way into the Yinkui Sect and still kill him! In short, within half a year, Wang Defa will surely die!”

Upon hearing this, Li Yuechang’s eyes reddened slightly.

The scene of Li Yuan risking his life to cover their retreat was still vivid in his mind.

He harbored extreme hatred for Wang Defa.

But the opponent was the Vice Sect Master of the Yinkui Sect, a Martial Venerable Expert.

If he relied on himself, seeking revenge would take at least ten years of arduous Cultivation.

But now that Lu Xingchen promised to avenge him within half a year, Li Yuechang was overjoyed.

At this moment, he truly acknowledged this new Peak Master!

Li Yuechang knelt down to Lu Xingchen and said in a deep voice, “Thank you, Peak Master Lu! With Peak Master Lu’s words, I will surely follow your lead in the future, Cultivating with all my might to repay Peak Master Lu’s great kindness!”

Before Li Yuechang’s knees touched the ground, Lu Xingchen activated his Dou Qi, helping him up, and chuckled, “We are all our own people; this is what I should do. You don’t need to be so polite.”

With that, Lu Xingchen looked at the Disciples and said loudly, “Since I’m new here, I’ve prepared a welcome gift for you all. I hope you won’t dislike it!”