In the sky, Du Gufang and a group of elders were also watching the battle on the arena.


    A chubby elder looked at Lu Yi below and exclaimed, “This little guy is truly a genius. He’s only at the seventh level of Qi Refining, yet he can unleash such powerful strength. Elder Du Gu, the outer sect has produced an extraordinary figure this time.”


    A middle-aged man beside him nodded slightly and said while looking at Lu Yi, “If he can maintain this strength in the future, perhaps he has a chance to make it onto the Heaven''s Pride List of Green Province?”


    The other elders were stunned upon hearing this. One elder said, “Elder Lin, that evaluation seems a bit exaggerated. Aren''t the geniuses on the Heaven''s Pride List all exceptionally talented? Although Lu Yi has remarkable comprehension, his cultivation talent doesn’t seem too strong. At sixteen years old, he is only at the seventh level of Qi Refining. That gap is still quite large.”


    The other elders also nodded slightly in agreement.


    The middle-aged man smiled faintly upon hearing this and said, “Great comprehension means he won''t lag in understanding techniques. If this kid can acquire a powerful cultivation technique and some resources, his cultivation level can definitely be raised. On the contrary, breaking bottlenecks without comprehension is impossible. I have high hopes for this kid.”


    These words made the other elders'' eyes flicker, and they also nodded in agreement.


    “No matter what, it’s always a good thing for our White Cloud Sect to have one more genius.”


    On the arena.


    After a loud collision, both Lu Yi and Tie Man retreated simultaneously. Lu Yi shook his slightly numb hand.


    He had to admit that Tie Man was the strongest opponent he had encountered since awakening his golden finger. Right now, Lu Yi had already pushed the White Cloud Sword Technique to its fullest potential at the Perfection realm, yet he still couldn''t completely suppress Tie Man.


    In fact, Tie Man''s physical strength was so powerful that Lu Yi felt his hand go numb after clashing with him.


    However, this made it even more interesting.


    Lu Yi smiled, and his spiritual energy circulated. He slightly increased the output of his spiritual energy. Previously, the intensity of his spiritual energy was roughly equivalent to an ordinary Qi Refining seventh-level cultivator. His White Cloud Qi Absorption Technique had already reached level 8, and the spiritual energy within his body was almost vaporized, close to forming spiritual liquid. The quality of his spiritual energy far exceeded that of an average tenth-level Qi Refining cultivator.


    Lu Yi felt that the quality of his spiritual energy was almost comparable to that of a newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator.


    Even with just a slight increase in spiritual energy output, the power unleashed by his White Cloud Sword Technique improved significantly.


    As Lu Yi''s spiritual energy erupted, his aura grew much stronger. He looked at Tie Man and smiled, “Senior Brother Tie Man, the warm-up is about over. How about using more strength?”


    Sensing the surging spiritual energy from Lu Yi, Tie Man''s pupils shrank slightly, feeling considerable pressure. He grinned, his expression becoming more serious. “Junior Brother Lu Yi, it seems we all underestimated you… Having such strength at the seventh level of Qi Refining makes me ashamed. But… I won’t hold back.”This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source.


    While speaking, Tie Man''s spiritual energy surged, and with a low shout, the sound of a tiger''s roar emanated from his fists.


    Qi Refining realm technique—Tiger Fist.


    Tiger Fist, like Tiger Blade, was a foundational technique of the White Cloud Sect, derived from the true intent of the tiger.


    Previously, Lin Gang had displayed Tiger Blade, which was not particularly strong, but Tie Man was different. With his naturally powerful physique and beast-like vitality, his execution of Tiger Fist exuded an incredibly fierce and oppressive aura.


    The waves of energy around him almost turned into gusts of wind, spreading in all directions. The intense pressure from the tiger’s aura made the weaker outer sect disciples feel a heaviness in their chests.


    These disciples were all shocked, staring at the arena in terror.


    Lu Yi, feeling the immense pressure, smiled faintly, “Senior Brother, give it your all. I won’t hold back either.”


    Hmm… Senior Brother Tie Man is a bit stronger than I expected. Looks like I’ll need to use the White Cloud Steps at level 6.


    While Lu Yi was pondering, Tie Man stomped on the ground, cracking the floor. His body, like a tiger descending the mountain, charged at Lu Yi with a ferocious momentum.


    In a trance, Lu Yi seemed to see a massive feral tiger leaping at him.


    A flash of sword light flickered in his eyes, and then an even more overwhelming sword cloud swept out to meet Tie Man.


    Boom!!


    Amid the explosion, fine wounds appeared on Tie Man’s skin, cut by the sword energy.


    However, the sight of blood only excited Tie Man further. He roared and forcefully broke through the sword cloud with his powerful physique, charging directly at Lu Yi.


    Lu Yi smiled helplessly and tapped his toes, disappearing from his original spot.


    Boom!!


    Tie Man’s fist struck the floor, but then he sensed an incredibly sharp sword aura behind him. The hair on the back of his neck stood up, and he instinctively turned around, only to see a cloud of swords.


    Tie Man''s pupils contracted. He didn’t have time to counterattack and could only roar, unleashing his spiritual energy while crossing his arms in defense.


    Boom!!


    Tie Man’s clothes were torn apart, and the sword cloud left multiple sword marks on his body, causing blood to flow. His body was sent flying.


    However, Tie Man’s physique was incredibly strong. Such injuries were not serious for him. He quickly rolled to his feet as soon as he landed.


    At that moment, a longsword was placed at Tie Man’s neck, and his body froze.


    Lu Yi stood in front of Tie Man, smiling, “Senior Brother Tie Man, I accept your concession.”


    The arena and its surroundings fell into silence.


    Then, an uproar erupted from the disciples below.


    “What just happened?!”


    “How did Senior Brother Lu Yi suddenly become so fast??”


    “Yeah, that speed was completely different from before! I couldn’t even see his movements!”


    “… Is there a possibility that Senior Brother Lu Yi’s White Cloud Steps have also reached the Perfection realm?”


    These words left everyone stunned, and they looked at Lu Yi with disbelief.


    “… Isn’t that impossible? Two foundational techniques, both cultivated to Perfection? That would require immense comprehension.”


    “Are you kidding? I’d rather believe Lu Yi is secretly at the eighth level of Qi Refining…”


    Below the arena, Lin Wan’er, Jiang Fan, and others also looked at Lu Yi seriously. Bai Yulong, Lin Wan’er, and several tenth-level Qi Refining disciples all had solemn expressions.


    Jiang Fan laughed and said, “This Junior Brother Lu is truly impressive. White Cloud Sword Technique and White Cloud Steps, both at Perfection. Is he still hiding something? Could it be that his White Cloud Steps are cultivated to the limit too?”


    Others rolled their eyes at Jiang Fan.


    A cold and stern youth with twin blades said, “Jiang Fan, don’t jinx it!”


    Lin Wan’er nodded, “Exactly! If you guess right, that would be terrible. I don’t want to lose to a younger, lower-realm Junior Brother who’s also so handsome. How embarrassing.”


    Bai Yulong took a deep breath and said, “Have you considered the possibility that this guy’s cultivation technique might also have reached the Perfection realm?”


    “????????”


    Jiang Fan''s smile froze, and Lin Wan’er and others also stiffened.


    “… That’s probably impossible, right?”


    Meanwhile, the three ninth-level Qi Refining disciples who had already given up were watching cheerfully. It had nothing to do with them. They were just spectators enjoying the show.