My Life as a Cultivator in a Game

Chapter 28: Show-Off

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In the arena, Tie Man’s expression froze, his face still showing shock. After a moment of locking gazes with Lu Yi, he scratched his head and said, “White Cloud Stance at the Regain Simplicity stage?”

“Yeah,” Lu Yi said as he smiled and nodded, retracting his longsword.

Tie Man scratched his head again and cupped his hand to Lu Yi, saying, “I admit defeat, Lu Yi, you’re formidable. I lost.”

Saying that, Tie Man hopped off the arena and began to recover his energy. The top ten matches weren’t just a single round; losing this match meant Tie Man had no chance for the top five, but he still had to compete for the remaining spots, so he needed to recover well to stand a chance.

Lu Yi also jumped off the arena, noticing the expectant gazes of Jiang Fan and the others. He chuckled shyly, “What’s the matter?”

Bai Yulong gave a dry cough and waved his folding fan, asking, “Lu Yi, tell us honestly, did you also cultivate your White Cloud Qi Refining Art to the Regain Simplicity stage?”

Lu Yi was momentarily surprised, then smiled in amazement and said, “Yulong, you’re really sharp to figure that out.”

Bai Yulong and the others fell silent. Even Tie Man, who was already recovering his energy, showed fluctuations in his aura, indicating that he also heard their conversation.

In the quiet atmosphere, Dugu Fang arrived at the arena. He said, “Participant number 2, step up.”

Everyone snapped back to reality. Both Lin Wan’er and a Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple jumped onto the stage. The Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple seemed composed. He knew he wasn’t a match for Lin Wan’er and had no intention of going all out. He fought as best he could, but when he realized victory was impossible, he decisively admitted defeat. His match didn’t cause much of a stir.

Next was the third match, where Jiang Fan faced a white-robed female disciple also at the Level 9 Qi Refiner stage. Her swordsmanship and stance were exceptional, reaching the Transformation stage. However, Jiang Fan’s strength clearly surpassed hers.

Jiang Fan cultivated the Golden Blade Arts, sharp and piercing swordsmanship. It was a stark contrast to his ordinary appearance, and he quickly gained control of the situation. He pressured the white-robed female disciple into continuous retreat until he finally forced her out of the arena with a powerful strike.

Watching Jiang Fan exhibit his swordsmanship, Lu Yi’s gaze flickered. He sensed that Jiang Fan seemed to be holding back; his skill in the Golden Blade Art might have reached the Regain Simplicity stage.

Lu Yi sighed inwardly, acknowledging Jiang Fan’s strength. He was indeed a powerful disciple who posed a threat.

The fourth match involved Bai Yulong and another Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple. Bai Yulong wielded a rare folding fan, which surprised Lu Yi.

For those cultivators above the Foundation Establishment stage, a variety of magical tools could be used, resulting in all sorts of weaponry. However, at the Qi Refiner stage, more people used typical weapons like swords, knives, and spears.

Bai Yulong’s folding fan was a low-grade magical tool, and its power was extraordinary. The sharp intent within his strikes made his attacks very potent.

Lu Yi observed Bai Yulong in a snow-white robe, his lips twitching, and thought, ‘Yulong seemed quite self-absorbed. Even though using a blade to execute a blade art seemed more logical, he chose to use a folding fan instead. Evidently, he believed it was more stylish.’

Amused, Lu Yi wondered whether he should also choose arts and tools that were more fashionable. After all, strength might be temporary, but looking cool was forever.

Bai Yulong’s strength was undoubtedly formidable, and the Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple struggled briefly before being smacked off the arena by a single stroke of the folding fan.

The final match before determining the top five involved Li Yun the dual blade user, and a female disciple at the Level 9 Qi Refiner stage.

Li Yun wielded a pair of blades and had a demeanor of calmness. He was not one to hold back. His blade arts were sharp, and he showed no mercy to the Level 9 Qi Refiner disciple. After just two strikes, she was thrown out of the arena. She left with reddened eyes, close to tears.

Lu Yi looked at Li Yun’s expressionless face and couldn’t help but think that he might have social difficulties.

After determining the top five, they had an hour of rest. Following that, the second round of matches began, with pairs competing against each other. One person would have a bye, determined by drawing lots.

Dugu Fang and the five participants, including Lu Yi, stood in the arena. Five jade plaques floated in front of them. Dugu Fang smiled and said, “Choose one.”

The five of them exchanged glances before Bai Yulong grinned slightly, “Lu Yi, you’re the youngest. You go first.”

Lu Yi smiled and nodded. He said, “Sure.”

Glancing at the five jade plaques, Lu Yi inwardly prayed, ‘Please, don’t let me get a bye. Please, don’t let me get a bye. I intended to fight one more round to earn rewards.’

Lu Yi reached for the rightmost jade plaque. As he held it in his hand, he looked at it and revealed a smile. He thought, ‘It wasn’t a bye; how fortunate!’

The others also chose their jade plaques one by one.

After selecting, Jiang Fan was taken aback. He cheerfully spoke up, “Looks like luck is on my side.”

Jiang Fan flipped the jade plaque and saw that it was blank, without any numbers. It was a bye.

Bai Yulong’s lips twitched slightly as he pulled out his jade plaque with the number one etched on it.

Looking at Bai Yulong’s jade plaque, Lin Wan’er, and Li Yun’s expressions relaxed a bit.

Lin Wan’er grinned and said, “Thank goodness I didn’t run intoLu Yi and Bai Yulon. Those two are truly troublesome.”

Li Yun glanced at Lin Wan’er, saying coolly, “What? Do you think I’m weaker than them?”

Lin Wan’er shot a glance at Li Yun and chuckled, further provoking his cold demeanor.

Meanwhile, Dugu Fang’s voice broke the silence, “The rest of you can step down. Lu Yi and Bai Yulong, stay.”

Lin Wan’er smiled at Lu Yi, “Cheer up, Lu Yi! Teach that show-off a lesson!”

Seeing Lin Wan’er’s smile, Lu Yi’s heart warmed, and thought, ‘It seemed that Wan’er indeed understood Bai Yulong’s flashy demeanor quite well.’

Jiang Fan patted Lu Yi’s shoulder, offering encouragement, “You got this.”

Li Yun remained silent, still sulking from Lin Wan’er’s disdainful remark. He left the arena without a word.

With three of them stepping down, only Lu Yi and Bai Yulong remained in the arena.

Below, the watching disciples were astounded.

“Lu Yi and Bai Yulong’s match is already up so soon?!”

“Lu Yi’s White Cloud Sword and White Cloud Stance are so powerful, and Bai Yulong is among the top three outer sect disciples. Their showdown will definitely be exciting!”

“Indeed, both of them are outer sect geniuses. I wonder who will be stronger?”

The disciples were full of anticipation. Not only them, but the elders and attendants in the sky were also looking forward to the match. Lu Gaoyang and Wang Siqi were already confident due to Lu Yi’s placement within the top ten. Now, they had no worries. Instead, they were eager to see how strong Lu Yi truly was.

In the arena, Lu Yi gazed at Bai Yulong and quietly murmured to himself, ‘I want to defeat Bai Yulong.’

In the next moment, words floated into Lu Yi’s mind. He glanced at them, initially surprised, then overjoyed. He hadn’t expected such a reward.