Lu Yi didn’t spend much time before arriving at the Martial Arts Platform area.


    The entire area was enormous, spanning several kilometers and paved with dark green stone slabs, forming a massive square. Scattered across the square were numerous sparring platforms meant for the outer disciples to practice and spar.


    At the center of the Martial Arts Platform was an even larger arena, referred to as the Central Platform. Generally, life-and-death duels and important competitions were held there.


    At this moment, many disciples were practicing their techniques in the square. With so many outer disciples, some preferred to practice quietly by themselves, while others liked to train in busy areas. After all, if they encountered difficulties during training, they could discuss and exchange insights with their peers, which was quite beneficial.


    Even those who usually trained alone would often come to the Martial Arts Platform to spar with others when they hit a bottleneck, hoping to gain new insights.


    Lu Yi entered the Martial Arts Platform, and a Qi Refining Stage Level 3 disciple practicing sword techniques nearby glanced at him. The disciple immediately froze, widened his eyes, and greeted him.


    "Senior Brother Lu Yi? Senior Brother Lu Yi, why are you here at the Martial Arts Platform?"


    Lu Yi smiled faintly. "I gained some insights after the lecture and thought I’d find someone to spar with."


    Lu Yi stepped into the square as he spoke. The Qi Refining Level 3 disciple’s eyes lit up. He was also practicing sword techniques and thought he might learn something from watching Senior Brother Lu Yi spar.


    Sword techniques at the Returning to Simplicity level! During the lecture, only those on the platform could see Lu Yi demonstrate the techniques. The tens of thousands of outer disciples below the platform had no chance to witness it. They, too, wanted to see such powerful techniques, but their lack of strength kept them away at the time.


    Who would have thought that Senior Brother Lu Yi would come to spar here? This was a heaven-sent opportunity!


    The disciple quickly followed him.


    The conversation between Lu Yi and the outer disciple was overheard by others nearby, and they began to discuss.


    "Senior Brother Lu Yi... Is he the one who mastered the White Cloud Sword Technique to the Perfection level and earned Senior Sister Liu Ningshuang’s admiration?"


    "That’s him! I didn’t expect him to come to the Martial Arts Platform. No way, I have to go and watch. I might gain some insights!"


    "Senior Brother Lu Yi is so generous... During the lecture, we couldn’t see the demonstrations of the basic techniques. Now, we’re finally lucky enough to witness it."


    As the rumors spread, many disciples began following Lu Yi into the Martial Arts Platform.


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    It wasn’t long before Lu Yi saw a familiar figure approaching him. It was Wang Xinqi, who had sparred with him on the platform earlier. Lu Yi didn’t expect to see him here.


    "Junior Brother Lu Yi, I heard the commotion outside and realized you were here. I didn’t expect you to come to the Martial Arts Platform," Wang Xinqi said with a smile.


    "So, it’s Senior Brother Wang Xinqi. I recently gained some insights and wanted to find someone to spar with."


    Perfect—a sparring partner!


    Lu Yi silently told himself, “I want to defeat Wang Xinqi.”


    The panel remained silent. No task appeared.


    Huh? Why wasn’t there a task?


    Lu Yi was puzzled.


    Previously, he had received two Perfect Qi Condensation Pills, so why wasn’t there even a task this time?


    Suddenly, Lu Yi thought of something and showed a strange expression. Could it be that his strength had improved too quickly?


    After all, Lu Yi had advanced to Qi Refining Level 7, and both his White Cloud Sword Technique and White Cloud Technique had reached level 7. His strength was vastly different from two days ago.


    According to the panel’s evaluation, the gap between him and Wang Xinqi was too large, so sparring with him didn’t qualify as a task. That seemed like the only explanation.


    Lu Yi scratched his head. It looked like he would need to spar with cultivators above Qi Refining Level 9 to receive rewards. Fortunately, even Qi Refining Level 9 cultivators posed no threat to him.


    Wang Xinqi was unaware of Lu Yi’s thoughts. His eyes lit up and he said, “Looking for sparring partners? In that case, let’s spar, Junior Brother! I’ve also made some progress recently.”


    Lu Yi was a bit helpless. Without rewards, what was the point of sparring? Wang Xinqi was too weak for him. He’d even have to hold back to avoid damaging his senior brother’s pride. What a waste of time.


    Lu Yi gave a faint smile, and the aura of a Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator spread out.


    "Qi Refining Level 7?!" Wang Xinqi exclaimed with wide eyes.


    Then he looked envious. "I didn’t expect you to break through already. That makes sense—Senior Sister Liu did give you a bottle of top-grade Qi Condensation Pills."


    Wang Xinqi sighed and shook his head. "I wasn’t your match even when you were at Qi Refining Level 6... and now..."


    He no longer mentioned sparring, leaving Lu Yi relieved.


    Wang Xinqi continued, “With your current strength, Junior Brother, you probably need to spar with Level 9 cultivators to improve. I know two Senior Brothers who are both at Level 9. They’re inside. Would you like me to introduce you?”


    Lu Yi’s eyes lit up. He wouldn’t even need to find opponents himself?


    He nodded. "Thank you, Senior Brother."


    "Haha, you’re too polite. Those two have been eager to meet you ever since the lecture." Wang Xinqi laughed.


    Lu Yi nodded, and the two walked inward.


    Before long, Wang Xinqi led Lu Yi to a platform where two young men sat cross-legged, discussing Dao. Both carried swords on their backs, indicating they were sword cultivators.


    Lu Yi looked at them but didn’t recognize their faces. After all, there had been over a thousand disciples on the platform during the lecture, and he hadn’t memorized everyone.


    Wang Xinqi led Lu Yi over, and the two young men sensed their approach, turning to look.


    Upon seeing Lu Yi, their expressions shifted slightly before they stood up.


    The slender youth on the left smiled. "Junior Brother Lu Yi is here too?"


    The sturdier youth on the right grinned. "I had a feeling something good would happen today. So, it was meeting Junior Brother Lu Yi."


    "Greetings, Senior Brothers." Lu Yi smiled.


    Wang Xinqi introduced them. "This is Senior Brother Lu Ling and Senior Brother Wang Wulian. Both are at Qi Refining Level 9 and rank in the top 100 among outer disciples."


    Then he turned to Lu Ling and said, "Senior Brother Lu, Junior Brother Lu Yi has broken through to Qi Refining Level 7 and is looking for sparring partners. Would you two be interested?"


    "Qi Refining Level 7?!" Lu Ling exclaimed, looking surprised.


    Wang Wulian immediately understood and said with admiration, "Senior Sister Liu gave you a bottle of top-grade Qi Condensation Pills, right? It must have been very effective."


    Lu Yi chuckled. "Senior Sister Liu is very kind."


    He thought to himself, “I want to defeat Lu Ling.”


    [Task]: Defeat Lu Ling (Progress: 0/1)


    Reward: 10 Top-Grade Qi Condensation Pills / 1 Perfect Qi Condensation Pill Accept? Yes/No


    Lu Yi: “…”


    He felt conflicted—happy to finally have a task, but disappointed that even defeating Lu Ling, a Qi Refining Level 9 cultivator, only earned him one Perfect Qi Condensation Pill. How tragic!