Chapter 49

Outside the Xiaoyao Sect, there are over a thousand disciples, almost gathering all the young elites of the Yunlong Prefecture.

More than half a month ago, Luo Xiu, who ranked first in the entrance examination, was going to have a decisive battle with Lin Jingyun, a well-known disciple among the outer sect disciples. This news quickly stirred up a significant wave in the outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect.

"Is Luo Xiu that guy crazy?" When Xu Ping and Wang Can learned of the news, they were both stunned.

Having been in the outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect for some time, as newcomers, it was very normal to be bullied by some of the older disciples. Both Xu Ping and Wang Can could only endure it in silence.

However, Luo Xiu was completely different from them. He had no intention of being low-key, and if someone provoked him, he would strongly counterattack.

A decisive battle on the arena required an application for certification from the higher-ups of the outer sect. If someone was killed in a private fight, they would face severe punishment.

Therefore, Luo Xiu's battle with Lin Jingyun was scheduled for noon the next day.

Luo Xiu had just returned to his residence when Lu Mengyao rushed over.

"Why did you agree to go to the decisive battle with Lin Jingyun?" As soon as she entered, Lu Mengyao's face was filled with a cold expression, and she stared at Luo Xiu with a reproachful look.

"I know your strength is very strong, but after all, you have been practicing for too short a time. Even if you have broken through to the third level of the Qi Sea, Lin Jingyun is at the seventh level of the Qi Sea and ranks 137th among the outer sect disciples!"

Lu Mengyao's concern was not without reason. Although the 137th rank might not seem high, the entire outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect has over a thousand disciples, and those who can enter the top 150 are all well-known experts.

Even if Luo Xiu were at the fifth level of the Qi Sea, he would only rank around 500th in the outer sect.

If it were a regular fight, Lin Jingyun wouldn't dare to kill anyone, but the decisive battle on the arena is different. If someone is killed there, the killer bears no responsibility.

Although Lu Mengyao's words carried a reproachful tone, Luo Xiu felt warm in his heart. He knew that Lu Mengyao was concerned about him.

"Don't worry, I have my own judgment." Luo Xiu reached out and touched her smooth, white cheek.

When Luo Xiu told her about being ambushed and killed by Zhang Luliang's three disciples in the Baqi Mountains, Lu Mengyao was stunned, her face full of shock.

"You mean you can kill a seventh-level Qi Sea expert?"

If it weren't for knowing Luo Xiu's character, if someone else had told her this, Lu Mengyao would have thought they were lying.

"Absolutely true. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so foolish as to challenge Lin Jingyun when I know I'm not a match for him." Luo Xiu said with a smile.

Hearing Luo Xiu's words, Lu Mengyao's worries eased. She was extremely worried when she first learned about it.

Although he was only fourteen years old, Luo Xiu had entered the martial hall at the age of ten and had endured various hardships for four years. If it weren't for his slightly youthful face, his mentality was already similar to that of an adult.

Reaching out to touch a strand of Lu Mengyao's hair, Luo Xiu smiled and said, "To be with you, I still have a long way to go."

The intimate gesture and tender words made Lu Mengyao's heart tremble.

She was very clear about this. As the daughter of Lu Feichen, not only in the outer sect but also in the inner sect, many geniuses had their eyes on her. She also knew that the matter with Lin Jingyun was because of her.

"What, are you afraid?" Lu Mengyao smiled playfully.

"Afraid? Nonsense! If I were really afraid, would I come here?" Luo Xiu laughed loudly, suddenly moved forward, and kissed Lu Mengyao's red lips.

This sudden kiss made Lu Mengyao's body stiffen. The intense male aura made her feel dazed and infatuated.

Tasting her lips, Luo Xiu broke the last barrier and let his hands roam over Lu Mengyao's body.

For Lu Mengyao, who had never experienced such intimate contact, this was very different from the previous scene where they were naked for the treatment of the Fire Yang Vein.

As the heat in her body gradually intensified, Luo Xiu's hand had already lifted her blue skirt, moving up along her smooth, white skin, about to cover the two large, soft mounds, when Lu Mengyao suddenly came to her senses.

"No... don't!"

A trembling, soft moan escaped her lips, and she suddenly pushed Luo Xiu away with all her strength.

The atmosphere instantly became silent and calm.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Luo Xiu's eyes, as he still felt the lingering pleasure of the moment, not yet satisfied.

Lu Mengyao lowered her head, her clothes and hair disheveled, her white neck showing a kiss mark left by Luo Xiu.

"Dreamyao, I love you."

After a long while, Luo Xiu spoke, breaking the silence.

As he said these words, Luo Xiu walked towards Lu Mengyao, opened his arms, and wanted to embrace her.

But Lu Mengyao took two steps back, avoiding him, her eyes filled with a complex expression. "Luo Xiu, don't do this, I'm not ready."

Hearing this, Luo Xiu's movements paused. What did she mean by not being ready? Was she rejecting him?

Perhaps feeling the awkward atmosphere, Lu Mengyao lifted her face and smiled playfully. "Don't misunderstand me. You're still young, your body hasn't fully developed, and you can't do that kind of thing yet."

As she said this, Lu Mengyao glanced at Luo Xiu's lower body.

Seeing Luo Xiu standing there, speechless and embarrassed, Lu Mengyao chuckled, walked up to him, and lightly touched his lips with her toes.

When Luo Xiu came to his senses, Lu Mengyao had already tidied her clothes and left the room.

Touching his lips and looking at his hands, Luo Xiu was stunned for a long time before muttering, "Was I just teased?"

He clearly remembered that he was the one who made the intimate move, and if Lu Mengyao hadn't pushed him away, they would already be in bed together.

"Damn age!" Luo Xiu gritted his teeth, but recalling the wonderful feeling of the intimate contact, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This was Luo Xiu at fourteen, a young man who would put his thoughts into action.

...

Although his plan to "take down" Lu Mengyao didn't succeed, Luo Xiu's mood was still sweet.

In recent times, Luo Xiu had gained a general understanding of the various rules of the outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Among the thousands of disciples in the outer sect, there is a ranking system. Only those who rank in the top 200 can enjoy various superior cultivation benefits.

The remaining 800+ disciples do not have the qualifications to enjoy the resources provided by the outer sect, only possessing the identity of an outer sect disciple.

At noon the next day, Luo Xiu would have a decisive battle with Lin Jingyun. For this battle, if he didn't fully reveal his true strength, Luo Xiu was at least 80% confident.

Lin Jingyun ranks 137th among the outer sect disciples, with a cultivation level of the seventh level of the Qi Sea. It is said that he has cultivated a sixth-grade martial technique called Xuanfeng Gangqi.

Previously, when Luo Xiu and Lin Jingyun had a brief confrontation, the latter did not show his true strength.

One day was not enough to significantly improve his strength, and his martial arts cultivation had reached a temporary bottleneck, making it difficult to break through to a higher level.

So Luo Xiu decided to focus on stabilizing his third-level Qi Sea cultivation.

Once his cultivation was fully stabilized, he could take the second Qi Condensation Pill to reach the fourth level of the Qi Sea, entering the middle stage of the Qi Sea.

In the room, Luo Xiu used a medium-grade Yuan Qi stone to activate the fifth-grade Ling Gathering Array device obtained from the Wuwang Treasure Vault, which increased the efficiency of absorbing the elemental energy of heaven and earth by five times.

Combined with the additional improvement in cultivation efficiency from the Zhetian Shengsi Wheel, Luo Xiu's actual cultivation speed was more than ten times faster than normal!

In this state, Luo Xiu's true qi condensed quickly, and as it circulated through his body, it gathered more and more in the Qi Sea, becoming denser and more concentrated.

While stabilizing his cultivation, Luo Xiu also visualized the life meridian diagram in his mind, contemplating the first law diagram of the Zhetian Shengsi Wheel.

According to the Wheel of Rebirth, the nine law diagrams of the Zhetian Shengsi Wheel contain the mysteries of the life and death origin laws, from shallow to deep. If one can gain insight, they can understand various martial arts and powers.

Currently, Luo Xiu could only grasp a superficial understanding of the first law diagram, and had developed a martial art called the Life and Death Seal.

However, Luo Xiu's limited knowledge and experience meant that the Life and Death Seal had significant room for growth and needed to be continuously improved.

The next morning, Luo Xiu left his room and headed straight for the Feilong Tower.

In the outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect, there are six special places.

The Xiaoyao Pavilion, where martial arts are recorded.

The Qianji Building, where body techniques are practiced.

The Jiuhuan Array, where willpower is trained.

The Qi Condensation Tower, the Body Tempering Valley...

The final Feilong Tower is where the practical combat ranking is determined!

The first five places are where outer sect disciples improve their strength, and the final evaluation of their strength is conducted in the Feilong Tower.

The Feilong Tower is a nine-story tower, symbolizing a flying dragon. It is said that if one can reach the ninth floor, they are a dragon among men, an unparalleled genius!

According to Luo Xiu's knowledge, each floor of the Feilong Tower is set up with an array, similar to the Hunter's Guild's evaluation, where various opponents appear.

Each outer sect disciple has one opportunity to enter the Feilong Tower every month.

The higher the ranking in the Feilong Tower, the better the cultivation benefits.

Luo Xiu had been in the outer sect of the Xiaoyao Sect for more than half a month, and it was time for him to enter the Feilong Tower.

When Luo Xiu arrived at the Feilong Tower, many people were already gathered there.

The nine-story tower resembled a dragon coiling around a pillar, with the ninth floor shaped like a dragon's head. Climbing to the top was like standing at the peak of the dragon's head.

"Flash!"

A light flashed, and a pale, blood-covered figure was teleported out of the Feilong Tower.

"Someone came out. It seems to be a new disciple who just entered the outer sect this year."

"I recognize this kid. He is a young genius from the Wang family of Yushan City. This is his first time entering the Feilong Tower. Let's see what rank he gets."

The crowd around the Feilong Tower was buzzing with discussion. At this moment, Luo Xiu noticed that the person teleported out of the Feilong Tower was Wang Can.

Next to the Feilong Tower was a huge stone tablet over ten meters high, with names engraved on it. The ranking would automatically update based on each person's performance in the Feilong Tower.

The names of the top 200 were the clearest and largest, while the names of those ranked lower were densely packed, making it difficult to find one's own name.

Wang Can, ignoring the blood on his face, ran over to check his ranking.

After a long while, someone found Wang Can's ranking and shouted, "I found it! Wang Can, ranked 936th!"