383: Head-on challenge

Liang Qiao was both surprised and enraged.

Why?

Why did Lu Dazhuang not only have a better background than him, but also get to meet so many heaven-blessed prodigies?

Ever since Jiang Taishen returned, his life had been getting better and better.

But what about Qingnang Sect?

They still had to pay tribute to Lingyun Sect every year!

This was simply too unfair!

Lin Xu chuckled, "Lu Dazhuang and I have been good friends for many years; we've known each other for a long time."

Zuoqiu Qingluo softly said, "Although Lu Dazhuang and I haven't known each other for long, we are also very good friends."

Peng Yu nodded slightly, "Lu Dazhuang, you're quite something, being able to rope in so many formidable individuals!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "It's just luck. Miss Peng Yu, is there something you need me for?"

Peng Yu said in a deep voice, "Lu Dazhuang, I was very unconvinced when you defeated me last time. Let's have another match now!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned and also said in a deep voice, "Miss Peng Yu, the Alchemist Convention is about to begin. It might not be good for us to engage in a pointless fight now, might it? If we get injured in the battle and it affects tomorrow's convention, it wouldn't be worth it."

Peng Yu quickly said, "It's not a pointless fight. Lu Dazhuang, I know you won't act without seeing a benefit. Do you see the small island in the lake? There's a dragon green grass on that island, which can be used to make the Dragon Clan's special dragon green tea, granting the Dragon Clan's unique power: Dragon Power!"

"If you can defeat me, that dragon green grass will be yours!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen's eyebrows slightly raised, and he then bowed to Peng Yu.

"Since that's the case, then I'll gladly accept Miss Peng Yu's guidance!"

Peng Yu didn't waste words; she directly spread her Dou Qi Wings and flew above the lake.

Lu Xingchen also followed, flying up and meeting Peng Yu's gaze.

The lake scenery was beautiful, and many young Alchemists who came to participate were enjoying themselves around the lake.

Seeing Peng Yu and Lu Xingchen confronting each other in the air, they all realized there was a show to watch and gathered around.

"Oh my, isn't that Peng Yu, the Saintess of Medicine King Valley? I met her once when I entered Medicine King Valley. She's one of the eight prodigies of the central province, a leader among the younger generation of the nine provinces!"

"Looking at this, it seems they're about to fight! Who is this handsome man? Does he even have the qualifications to fight Saintess?"

"I know, I know, his name is Lu Dazhuang. He's a Peak Master of Lingyun Sect, Jiang Taishen's fourth Personal Disciple. I happened to be watching when Lingyun Sect and Qingnang Sect competed in Alchemy."

"I heard that Lingyun Sect's overall strength is not even as good as an Eighth-Rank Sect, and it only managed to rise to a Ninth-Rank Sect because of Jiang Taishen, a Heaven Realm Mid-stage expert. But Medicine King Valley has a Legacy of hundreds of years, having cultivated several Ninth-Grade Alchemists. There's no comparison between the two!"

"Lu Dazhuang versus Saintess Peng Yu, who do you think will win?"

"It'll be a three-to-seven split! Saintess Peng Yu will make three moves, and Lu Xingchen will be defeated in seven seconds."

The gossip from the onlookers on the lake surface reached their ears. Lu Xingchen merely smiled indifferently and softly said, "Miss Peng Yu, do we still want to continue fighting?"

"If so many people see me defeat you, it might damage your prestige."

Peng Yu's expression darkened, and she snorted coldly, saying, "Lu Dazhuang, you're too arrogant! Do you think you're guaranteed to win? Let me tell you, I've already figured out the secret of your black sword sheath; you won't get close to me again!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "This time, I won't use the shadow sword, and I'll still defeat you!"

Peng Yu said in a deep voice, "Then let's try it!"

With that, she said no more, activated her Soul Power, and her Spirit Realm Great Perfection strength was fully displayed as a green giant python, formed by Soul Power, flew towards Lu Xingchen.

Lu Xingchen smiled slightly, also activating his Soul Power, and a fiery red bird flew towards Peng Yu.

As soon as the two clashed, whispers erupted among the onlookers below.

"Oh my, Spirit Realm Great Perfection! As expected of the Saintess of Medicine King Valley!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Peng Yu just turned 20 this year and is still an unmarried maiden, yet she possesses such Cultivation. It's truly astonishing! Medicine King Valley has always had Saintesses, but only Peng Yu has managed to become one of the eight prodigies of the central province!"

"I can understand Peng Yu having this strength, but for Lu Dazhuang to be so formidable, that surprises me a bit. Lingyun Sect's foundation cannot compare to Medicine King Valley's; where did he get so many Cultivation resources?"

"Most likely, Jiang Taishen is biased and poured all of Lingyun Sect's resources into Lu Dazhuang."

While everyone was still discussing, the clash between the two did not stop.

The fiery red bird and the green giant python collided, then exploded in the air, sending out powerful Soul shockwaves.

Even the people on the lake were affected; some suffered minor injuries, and many spat out fresh blood.

The mere aftermath of the battle could possess such power, which was enough to show the strength of the two.

"Word Spirit, Dustless Land!"

Lu Xingchen let out a low shout, and an invisible barrier appeared around his body.

Even among those at Spirit Realm Great Perfection, there are differences in strength.

Through the previous collision, Lu Xingchen clearly felt that Peng Yu's Soul Power was much stronger than before, only lacking an opportunity to Breakthrough to Early Heaven Realm.

His power, however, came from the "soul refining pill," which was vastly different from Peng Yu's self-Cultivated power.

The Soul shockwave also spread in his direction because he had fallen into a disadvantage in the collision.

Therefore, Lu Xingchen had no choice but to use "Dustless Land" to resist the power of the Soul shockwave.

But he was already quite satisfied with himself.

During their last encounter, his Soul body crumbled at a touch in front of Peng Yu, but now he could challenge her head-on.

Such progress was hard-won.

A trace of seriousness also appeared on Peng Yu's face, and she said in a deep voice, "Spirit Realm Great Perfection so quickly? Lu Xingchen, did you take drugs?"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Miss Peng Yu is indeed clever! I took a soul refining pill produced by Medicine King Valley, which is why my progress has been so rapid. In terms of Cultivation talent alone, I am indeed not your match."

Peng Yu said in a deep voice, "I also have a few soul refining pills, but I plan to use them to push for Early Heaven Realm once my Soul Power stabilizes."

"It's just a pity that this Alchemist Convention is being held too early. If it could be three months later, I would have been able to Breakthrough to Early Heaven Realm. At that time, the title of Pill King would definitely be mine!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Then this time, I will contend with you for the title of Pill King!"

Peng Yu snorted coldly, "We'll talk about that later. First, try to withstand my attack!"

Lu Xingchen gently waved at her and chuckled, "Please enlighten me!"