384: Easy win

Peng Yu still used the same move as last time, summoning the Bodhi Sacred Fire, launching a Soul attack and Bodhi tree leaves simultaneously.

Lu Xingchen's response was much more composed than during their last exchange; he neither used the spirit formation seed given by Li Changbai nor the Spirit Talisman given by Liu Ruyan.

He likewise controlled two forces simultaneously to clash with Peng Yu.

The fiery red Soul flying bird and the "Demon Breaking Slash" were launched simultaneously, both augmented by the Fused Spirit Fire.

In just a few short months, Peng Yu's Realm had jumped from One-Star Martial Venerable to Three-Star Martial Venerable. This rate of progress was quite fast.

Originally, Lu Xingchen's Realm and Soul Power were both weaker than Peng Yu's, but luckily he possessed the "Burning Art," and the quality of his Fused Spirit Fire already surpassed the Bodhi Sacred Fire by a significant margin.

And the Spirit Fire could be attached not only to Dou Qi but also to Soul Power.

His contest against Peng Yu in both aspects ended in a draw.

Both sides' attacks extinguished simultaneously, and Peng Yu looked at Lu Xingchen with eyes full of shock.

"How is this possible? Just a few months ago you were only a small Martial Ancestor. You advanced to Two-Star Martial Venerable so quickly? And why has your milky white Spirit Fire become so much stronger? Could it be that your Spirit Fire can continuously evolve?"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and chuckled, "That's right, my Spirit Fire is special and can continuously evolve. Saintess Peng Yu is truly smart to guess it so quickly!"

Peng Yu gave a wry smile and said, "I concede! Although we are currently tied, your Physical Body strength is even more formidable than a Yao Beast's, and your speed is faster than mine. It won't be long before you can close the distance. At that point, I'd probably break another bone!"

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and chuckled, "Saintess Peng Yu, thank you for the match!"

He didn't feel much excitement about defeating Peng Yu again.

After all, he was someone who had cheats activated; facing an opponent he had already defeated, winning was expected. Not winning would be strange.

He hadn't even used many trump cards, meaning he won effortlessly.

Peng Yu let out a cold snort and said solemnly, "But don't get too smug. The eight prodigies of the central province each have their strengths. My strength lies in refining Medicinal Pills, and I'm not naturally skilled in combat. My combat power is only slightly better than Zuoqiu Qingluo's."

"Unless you can defeat me at the Alchemist Convention, or defeat Luo Chen, the leader of the eight prodigies of the central province, I will never submit to you!"

Lu Xingchen shook his head and chuckled, "I walk my own path; I don't need you to submit to me. But at this Alchemist Convention, I definitely intend to compete with Saintess Peng Yu!"

Peng Yu nodded heavily, "Fine, I'll be waiting!"

With that, she flew toward the horizon without looking back.

Lu Xingchen also flew towards the small island in the lake, preparing to pick the dragon green grass.

The two had stopped fighting after exchanging major moves, leaving the young Alchemists watching from the lake surface completely bewildered.

"Huh? What happened? They only exchanged a few blows and stopped fighting?"

"Lu Dazhuang must have been afraid of losing face and begged Saintess Peng Yu for mercy. Otherwise, with Saintess Peng Yu's strength, she definitely would have beaten Lu Dazhuang into submission."

"I guess so too. But Lu Dazhuang's strength isn't weak either Spirit Realm Great Perfection Soul, Two-Star Martial Venerable. He is already far above me. To last this long against Peng Yu is quite impressive."

Hearing these discussions, Zuoqiu Qingluo stomped her foot in anger.

"Damn it, why are these people like this? Peng Yu clearly couldn't win and conceded, yet they are still slandering Big Strong One!"

Lin Xu patted Zuoqiu Qingluo's shoulder and chuckled, "They are just clowns. Don't pay them any mind. Time will give them the answer!"

Lu Xingchen paid no attention to the gossip.

He actually preferred others to underestimate him, as this would give him a slight advantage when facing strong enemies.

Lu Xingchen landed on the small island and saw the legendary dragon green grass.

It was emerald green, with a single main stalk and nine leaves that grew smaller and more delicate from bottom to top.

The leaves bore dark golden patterns that looked like swimming Dragons, which was why it was named "dragon green grass."

The growth of dragon green grass requires constant irrigation with the blood of the Dragon Clan, making it extremely difficult to mature. It is quite precious even within the Dragon Clan itself.

One could imagine how much effort Medicine King Valley expended to Cultivate this stalk of dragon green grass.

Yet, such a precious Spirit Medicine was lost by Peng Yu due to a small wager.

Damn, Medicine King Valley is really rich!

Being rich is great!

Lu Xingchen used Dou Qi to uproot the dragon green grass, preserving the roots, and immediately spoke within the mount space, "Xiao You, dragon green grass originates in the Demon Domain. Only by processing it into tea leaves can its efficacy be maximized. Do you know the method for making dragon green tea?"

"I know. Since I'm bored Cultivating constantly in the mount space anyway, leave the task of processing the dragon green tea to me. Although I can use Dragon Power and Demonic Power to speed up the process, it will still take at least a month."

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "No rush, I don't need to use it immediately."

Lu Xingchen then flew over to Lin Xu and Zuoqiu Qingluo.

Zuoqiu Qingluo playfully punched Lu Xingchen with her small fist and chuckled, "Big Strong One, you're amazing! You defeated Peng Yu so easily. She's one of the eight prodigies!"

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Isn't that to be expected? I didn't even try that hard!"

Zuoqiu Qingluo punched him again.

"You brat, I give you a compliment and you take an inch for every mile!"

However, Zuoqiu Qingluo used very little force, and Lu Xingchen didn't feel the punches at all.

Lu Xingchen chuckled, "Peng Yu isn't naturally skilled in combat; her true strength lies in her Alchemy. If I can defeat her at the Alchemist Convention, that would be truly impressive."

Zuoqiu Qingluo rubbed her hands together and laughed, "I can't wait to see Peng Yu looking dejected and heartbroken!"

Lin Xu looked intently at Lu Xingchen and said solemnly, "Junior Brother Xingchen, I haven't seen you for only a few days, yet I feel like you've grown stronger again. How about we spar a bit to get familiar with each other?"

Lu Xingchen waved his hands repeatedly and gave a wry smile, "Later, later! Senior Brother Lin Xu, don't rush. We'll have plenty of opportunities to spar in the future. For now, let me participate in the Alchemist Convention in peace!"

Lin Xu nodded slightly.

"Alright!"

Lu Xingchen wiped a cold sweat from his heart.

Senior Brother Lin Xu was truly a battle maniac. He hadn't joined any Sect or country, yet he had challenged every single one of the eight prodigies of the central province.

If it weren't for the need to study "Dual Sword Combination," Lu Xingchen really wouldn't want to keep him around.

Sooner or later, he was going to get beaten up!

The three of them immediately returned to the courtyard to rest.

The night passed without incident.

Early the next morning, Elder of Medicine King Valley knocked on Lu Xingchen's door.

"Little friend Lu Dazhuang, I've come to invite you to participate in the Alchemist Convention. Open the door quickly! We must depart immediately. Are you ready?"