67: The two-person trick officially begins

Lin Yuan asked with interest, “Which city is that Young Master Wei from? How strong is he?”

Lu Yichan replied, “He is from Thousand Mountain City. The last time I encountered him, he was at the fourth level of the Condensing Core Realm. I don't know if he has made any progress since then.”

“Fourth level of Condensing Core? That strength isn't weak.”

“It's decent, but I've already Broken Through to the fifth level of Condensing Core, and I'm two years younger than him.”

“Is that so? Then he really can't compare to you.”

Lin Yuan nodded slightly. With a two-year age difference, that man's cultivation was still inferior to the young girl's. The talent gap was indeed quite significant, no wonder Lu Yichan looked down on him.

“At twenty-two years old, she already has a cultivation of the fifth level of the Condensing Core Realm. At her rate of advancement, she should be able to Break Through to the Qi Gathering Realm before thirty, right?”

He couldn't help but ask through a voice transmission.

Ao Ling霜 replied, “She should be able to.”

“Then wouldn't she be able to form a Core Formation Realm at forty or fifty?”

One must know that a Core Formation Realm Cultivator's Lifespan is around five hundred years. A Core Formation Realm at a few decades old means only one-tenth of their life has passed. Such talent is truly terrifying.

Ao Ling霜 explained, “It's normal for Breakthroughs to be fast during the Opening Meridian and Condensing Core stages. After reaching the Qi Gathering Realm, due to the opening of the Qi Sea, the difficulty of advancement will greatly increase. Ordinary Cultivators might need more than ten years, or even decades, to Break Through a small Realm. In this way, it's difficult to form a Core Formation even if their Lifespan is exhausted.”

Lin Yuan suddenly realized, “In that case, the Cultivation progress after the Qi Gathering Realm is the true watershed for judging a Cultivator's talent.”

“Yes, the difficulty of Breaking Through from the Qi Gathering Realm to the Core Formation Realm is extremely high, far beyond what the previous few major Realms can compare to.”

While the two were conversing, on the other side, Wei Shang and a gray-clothed youth secretly gathered together.

“Brother Wei, Miss Lu is such a beauty, do you really bear to share her with me?”

The youth's lips curled slightly, and his slender eyes scrutinized the white-clothed girl in the distance, his greed fully exposed.

“Alas, of course I don't want to, but this wretched woman is unyielding. No matter how much I give, she remains unmoved. It's truly disheartening.”

Wei Shang sighed helplessly.

“Hahaha, I told you long ago that there's no need to waste time on women. If you fancy one, just use Lustful Woman Powder to solve it. Why bother with such great effort to pursue her?”

The youth's face was full of disdain, and his tone carried no respect. It seemed that even a Prodigy with a destiny bone was nothing more than a lowly plaything in his eyes.

“Hmm, Brother He is right. After the League begins, I'll be responsible for setting a trap for her, and I'll leave the Formation matter to you.”

“Leave it to me. With my attainments in the Dao of Formation, it's as easy as pie to conceal Qi within a small area. At that time, Miss Lu will surely become a trapped beast, at the mercy of us two brothers.”

As the youth spoke, he seemed to fantasize about a sensual scene, and saliva uncontrollably dripped from the corner of his mouth.

Wei Shang felt a strong sense of disgust in his heart, but in order to obtain the girl he had coveted for a long time, he still had to force a smile: “Then I'll trouble Brother He.”

“Brother Wei, you're too polite. If you encounter any difficult beauties in the future, feel free to come to me. I will definitely assist you with all my strength.”

The youth's expression was calm, having already regarded the girl as his possession.

And of all this, Lu Yichan was completely unaware, still waiting for the League to begin.

During this time, many men proactively came to strike up conversations, but she rejected them all with a single sentence.

“Xiao Yuan, there are many auras of exotic Yao Beasts in this mountain range, and there are even Rank Seven Yao Beasts among them. You must be careful not to trespass into their territory.”

Ao Ling霜 suddenly transmitted her voice.

Although she could help deter the Yao Beasts, it was always best to avoid trouble if possible.

Lin Yuan's expression tightened, and he nodded solemnly: “Thank you, Sister Shuang, for informing me. I will definitely pay attention.”

A Rank Seven Yao Beast, that was comparable to a human Purple Mansion Realm powerhouse, definitely belonging to the level of a beastly monarch.

“Everyone.”

While everyone was conversing, a burly man in brocade robes appeared in mid-air and announced loudly, “My name is Gao Hong, from War Heaven City. I will be presiding over and hosting this Hundred-City League.”

War Heaven City!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious, and they all stopped talking, listening attentively.

Lin Yuan asked curiously, “City Lord Lu, what is the origin of this War Heaven City? Why did everyone quiet down as soon as they heard that name?”

Lu Ke explained, “War Heaven City is located in the core region within the Cloud Ripple Sect's territory. City Lord Gao Hong possesses the strength of the Dao Platform Realm.”

Dao Platform Realm!

Lin Yuan's expression changed slightly: “This level of strength has already gone beyond the scope of an Advanced city, hasn't it?”

“Yes, logically speaking, they could call themselves a nation, but Gao Hong has not expanded his territory and continues to refer to himself as a city, so he can still participate in the Hundred-City League.”

“Possessing strength yet not expanding, this City Lord Gao is truly capable of forbearance.”

The larger the territory, the more resources one obtains. War Heaven City could have been upgraded to War Heaven Nation, but Gao Hong did not do so, indicating that he either has a sufficiently strong foundation or has other plans.

After sighing, he said no more and began to quietly listen to the other party's words.

“I believe everyone is already clear about the rules of the Hundred-City League. So, next is the official start of the competition. Please keep in mind the four words 'safety first.' If you encounter danger, remember to evacuate immediately.”

After explaining the key points, he raised his hand and announced, “This Hundred-City League now begins!”

As soon as his voice fell, all the contestants' figures flickered, and they quickly swept into the mountain range.

“Let's go too.”

Lu Yichan parted her red lips lightly, likewise flying into it.

Lin Yuan had already stepped out, leaping up and down in the mountain forest.

Seeing that some contestants could not fly, the other city lords couldn't help but reveal surprised expressions.

“City Lord Lu, your Great River City actually allowed an Opening Meridian Realm junior to participate in the League? Are you mistaken?”

“Great River City is an Advanced city after all. Can't you even pick out a Condensing Core Realm Cultivator?”

“Could it be that you think Miss Lu alone is enough, so the strength of the other person doesn't matter?”

They all raised questions.

Lu Ke explained, “That's not the case. Although that young friend is an Opening Meridian Realm Cultivator, his strength is no less than that of the Condensing Core Realm, which is why I chose him to participate.”

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately laughed.

“An Opening Meridian Realm possessing the strength of the Condensing Core Realm, City Lord Lu means that he possesses a Saint Body talent and can fight across a major Realm?”

“Saint Body? Even the Cloud Ripple Sect's inner sect doesn't have a Prodigy of that Rank. How could a mere Great River City possibly have one?”

“City Lord Lu, please don't joke with us anymore. That kid must be someone you're connected to, right?”

“It's really not worth it to throw away a good ranking for someone you're connected to.”

“Originally, with Miss Lu's combat power, plus a powerful Condensing Core Realm Cultivator, there would have been a significant chance of winning the championship. Now, it seems there's no chance.”

Everyone was very certain at this moment that Lin Yuan definitely had a connection with the Lu family, which was why he was forced in to enjoy the rewards.

In response, Lu Ke merely smiled calmly, without explaining anything further.