Chapter 17

Chapter 017: No Face Slapping Allowed

“This generation really has thrown up quite a few good seedlings,” sighed Vice Sect Master Ji Changming.

“Yeah, especially Bai Lan Peak, it’s just outrageous.”

“We have Yue Hongling, Chu Ling, and Lu Ye. I had no idea that Sister Bai was not only good at cultivation but also an amazing teacher.”

“This first competition is bound to be a fierce dragon vs. tiger battle.”

“Not necessarily!”

“Oh? Why do you say that?”

“Their strength is undeniable, but their feelings? A bit too rich, don’t you think? Look at Chu Ling; her heart and eyes are completely on Lu Ye. If Lu Ye wasn’t pushing her away, I wouldn’t be surprised if she was already in his arms.”

Ji Changming…

“And then there’s Yue Hongling! In such a short time, she’s peeped at Lu Ye no less than thirty times.”

Ji Changming…

“And then there’s Sister Bai!”

“Huh?”

“Sister Bai hasn’t looked at Lu Ye, but her head keeps wanting to turn in his direction. Every time it gets halfway, she forcibly turns it back. That, I really can’t understand.”

Ji Changming frowned.

He started looking around suspiciously.

“Senior Brother Ji, what are you looking at?”

Ji Changming frowned and said, “I’m just trying to see if I’m in the Grand Dao Sect or the Pleasure Sect right now.”

…

I have to say, it is indeed a bit strange, very strange.

After one round of battle, half the participants were eliminated.

Without resting, the second round began.

The three of them went up one by one, each defeating their opponents with a single move, their strength unfathomable.

Originally popular contenders for the championship seemed a bit dim in comparison to them, all internally shouting names of monsters.

After all, they were Great Emperors, reborn with all their experiences and magical techniques, making them complete oppressors against the contemporary individuals.

The second round passed.

The third round began.

The clashes between geniuses became even more exhilarating, prompting cheers throughout.

When Chu Ling and Yue Hongling stepped onto the stage, the cheers only grew louder.

However, the moment Lu Ye stepped up, the whole place fell silent, as if everyone had made a pact.

Lu Ye didn’t mind.

This time, Lu Ye’s opponent was a genius named Li Jiumin, the top disciple from Wen Dao Peak for this round.

A true contender for the championship title.

“I don’t believe you can take me down with just one punch…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Lu Ye’s punch mark appeared right in front of him.

Li Jiumin quickly formed hand seals, and a stunning yellow shield filled with mysterious runes exploded into existence.

This was the Turtle Spirit Shield, known for its strong defenses.

The moment the punch mark made contact with the Turtle Spirit Shield, numerous cracks appeared and with a crisp sound, the punch mark shattered the shield, sending Li Jiumin flying off the stage.

An uproar!

Li Jiumin’s strength was no joke; he was already at the fourth layer of Yuan Dan and was heavily cultivated by Wen Dao Peak.

And yet, it all ended with a single punch.

How could Lu Ye be this strong?

“Too much of a monster, seriously too much of a monster. I suddenly feel like Chu Ling’s infatuation with Lu Ye is something I can accept now.”

“Lu Ye is really handsome. Among this generation of disciples, there’s probably no one who can match him.”

“Elder Bai is too impressive! How does she teach her disciples? Can I still join her ranks?”

The crowd buzzed with discussion.

There’s no doubt that Lu Ye’s name completely entered the hearts of all the disciples in this generation.

Shattering the Turtle Spirit Shield with one punch—how cool!

The fourth round.

Now, only about a dozen fighters remained.

Things heated up quickly.

This time, Lu Ye was up against Yue Hongling.

The eyes of the disciples sparkled with excitement—here it comes!

Up until now, Lu Ye, Chu Ling, and Yue Hongling had all solved their battles in one strike. No one had any idea how strong they really were.

Now that these two were facing off, one could only imagine the showdown that was about to happen.

Yue Hongling frowned.

She was facing Lu Ye?

You’ve got to be kidding; how could she possibly beat Lu Ye?

But just admitting defeat wouldn’t sit well with her.

They were both at the Yuan Dan stage, so why not give it a shot?

After watching the previous matches where Chu Ling ended her opponents in one strike, it was mind-blowing.

Finally, it was Lu Ye and Yue Hongling’s turn to take the stage.

“Senior Brother, please be gentle. And just so you know, no face slapping!” Yue Hongling cutely stood across from Lu Ye.

Dressed in a red battle skirt, her figure was slender, and her legs were smooth and pale, with not a hint of flaw—utter perfection.

Lu Ye smiled and threw a punch right at her face from a distance.

Sorry, but at his age, he’s in full rebellious mode!

“You said no face slapping!”

Yue Hongling was furious, but didn’t stop her own movements, the Eternal Reverse Dao Scriptures coursing through her body as her True Essence surged.

She threw a punch in return.

In that moment, Yue Hongling was fearless.

The Fearless Great Emperor’s Fearless Fist charged forward with resolute bravery, colliding fiercely with Lu Ye’s punch mark.

“Boom!”

A colossal sound erupted.

Yue Hongling’s punch mark shattered and an immense force surged like a tidal wave towards her.

Directly hitting her face.

“Bang!”

Yue Hongling was sent flying, her stunning face now blooming like a fiery peach blossom.

Yep, all nosebleeds.

With a stinging nose, tears streamed down Yue Hongling’s face.

“You rotten Senior Brother!”

“I will not let this go!”

Lu Ye ignored her; what level is this, and she thinks she can keep nagging?

Many gasped at the sight of Yue Hongling’s miserable state.

“Wow, seems like Lu Ye really has no interest in these two ladies. Did we misjudge him?”

“Honestly, it could be; if he had any shred of tenderness, he wouldn’t have beaten Yue Hongling this badly. Perhaps it’s precisely because he has no feelings for them that he hit her so hard.”

“If that’s the case… is Lu Ye also kinda pitiful?”

“Just imagine! You don’t like women, only the Dao, and two women insist on swarming around you, wanting to be your Dao Companions. How would you feel?”

“Who are these two women?”

“Let’s say it’s Yue Hongling and Chu Ling!”

“I’d be pretty happy!”

“What do you mean happy? I was talking about under the condition that you only like the Dao and not women.”

“Oh… then yeah, I’d be pretty happy.”

“Get lost, get lost!!!”

“Honestly, boys need to take good care of themselves when they’re out there!”

Lu Ye didn’t expect that throwing a punch would completely change his reputation.

So, Sigma males are forever legendary!

Yue Hongling gritted her teeth as she returned to Bai Qiulan’s side, and Sun Ruowei watched this scene with a twinkle in her eyes.

Does Yue Hongling like Lu Ye too?

Bai Qiulan, oh Bai Qiulan, what kind of secrets are you hiding at Bai Lan Peak?

From what it looks like, Yue Hongling is the most clueless one. It seems like it’d be easier for me to use her to my advantage.

I need to find an opportunity to probe Yue Hongling’s thoughts.

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