Chapter 491: Sect Master Lu vs. Young Sect Master Lu

The two Lu Yangs fought fiercely.

The Lu Sect Master was a master of spells, effortlessly wielding Five Elements magic. He had even delved into the profound realms of Time and Space spells, and could integrate his fist techniques with his spells, causing the masters of the four great immortal sects to flee in panic.

The Lu Junior Cult Master primarily cultivated sword techniques. Despite his youth, his understanding of the Sword Dao far surpassed other cultivators at his level, even rivaling those in the Nascent Soul stage.

"Who will win? It's said that this Lu Sect Master is exceptionally skilled in spells and has even created many unique spells. Very few people throughout history have been able to create spells at this level."

"At the Azure Continent Grand Ceremony, he defeated both Bai Ming and Lan Ting, fighting one against two. Yet, no one could discern the true nature of the Golden Core he had formed."

"It's hard to say who will win. Didn't you hear the Lu Junior Cult Master say that his talent is so immense that even immortals suppress him!"

Lu Yang was truly a peerless mighty figure; his every move captivated everyone's attention. This was especially true for the four Immortal Sect Masters and the First Prince Jiang Qun, who were eager to see how Lu Yang would 'fight himself'.

The moment the Lu Sect Master leaped off the arena, Immortal Fairy proactively yielded control of the body to Lu Yang, allowing Lu Yang to control both bodies for the fight.

"Lu Yang, fight well! You must defeat that guy opposite you! Your battle represents our Dao Sect!" Immortal Fairy first rushed into the Lu Sect Master's spiritual space to cheer Lu Yang on, then immediately ran into the Lu Junior Cult Master's spiritual space.

"Get rid of that Dao Sect guy opposite us! This time, we must make our Heavenly Court Cult famous!"

"...Fairy, you can rest if you have nothing else to do."

"Oh, okay."

During the period when Immortal Fairy acted as the interim Sect Master and cultivated using Lu Yang's body, Lu Yang's cultivation indeed made significant progress. Especially in terms of spiritual power, he had advanced another level. Previously, when he controlled two bodies, he needed to concentrate fully, without the slightest distraction or slackening. Now, when controlling two bodies, he even had spare energy to comfort Immortal Fairy.

Outside, the Lu Sect Master and the Lu Junior Cult Master were locked in a fierce, indistinguishable battle, with each side gaining advantages at different times.

The Lu Sect Master exhaled the Three Flavors True Fire. The true fire split into three streams, each with distinct properties. The three streams, like fiery tongues, licked the air, causing the temperature to soar. The Lu Junior Cult Master flicked his wrist, sending out three sharp sword qi.

"Swallows Triple Flight!"

Boom, boom, boom!

The sword qi and true fire exploded. The hot blast from the sword qi, mixed with the true fire, caused a stinging pain on both their cheeks.

The Lu Sect Master used a shrinking-ground technique, intending to ambush from underground. The Lu Junior Cult Master seemed to possess foresight, and preemptively dodged the Lu Sect Master who suddenly emerged from beneath the ground.

The Lu Sect Master stared at the Lu Junior Cult Master with a solemn expression. "Foresight, a clear sword heart. I heard my master say that only by being utterly devoted and infatuated with the sword can one achieve a clear sword heart. Has your comprehension of the Sword Dao reached such a level?"

The Lu Junior Cult Master chuckled lightly, wiping away a streak of blood from his cheek. Although he had anticipated the attack, his dodge was still a fraction of a second too slow, leaving a graze on his face.

"You are also extraordinary. You used the Samadhi True Fire as a base to create a completely new true fire. The spell you just used to travel underground looked like an Earth Escape technique, yet it was different. Did you create that yourself as well?"

"Creating two Five Elements spells at the Golden Core stage—that's unprecedented even in ancient times!"

The Lu Sect Master's body suddenly shrunk to only three inches tall. He leaped about on the ground with astonishing speed, his body enveloped in the Three Flavors True Fire, as he wielded Arhat Fist techniques. Though small, his form exerted immense pressure on the Lu Junior Cult Master, who dared not meet him head-on with his body and had to use his sword to defend. The shrunken Lu Sect Master's fist techniques were astonishing. Furthermore, Buddhist chants resonated, filled with compassion for all beings. His small fists struck the sword, producing crisp 'clanging' echoes.

The Lu Junior Cult Master's sword techniques were not to be underestimated either. He aimed his sword tip at the Lu Sect Master, stabbing three times consecutively. Each time, the Lu Sect Master narrowly dodged.

The two exchanged a hundred moves, yet neither could gain a decisive advantage over the other! Their every move was lethal; a single misstep would lead to defeat. However, both reacted swiftly, always finding a counter-measure and launching a counterattack in the shortest possible time.

The intricate dance of offense and defense, the strategic maneuvering, caused the prodigies below the stage to hold their breath, watching intently, fearing to miss any small detail. At this point, they had forgotten their allegiances. They only wanted to see what other astonishing moves the two on stage could perform.

After 120 exchanges, both simultaneously retreated, panting to regulate their breathing and recover their spiritual energy. The recent exchange had depleted their spiritual energy.

"They say sword cultivators can break all spells with a single sword stroke. I didn't believe it before, but seeing it today, it's truly so." The Lu Sect Master observed the Lu Junior Cult Master's expression, seeking an opportune moment to attack.

"The Lu Sect Master gives me too much credit. I've always believed that with a sword in hand, I could go anywhere in the world, and though there are many prodigies, none could match the might of my sword. Only after this exchange with the Lu Sect Master do I realize that there are still those who can obstruct my path to immortality!"

Seeing this scene, the Hundred Medicines Heavenly King couldn't help but sigh softly in a voice audible to others: "The Junior Cult Master has never praised anyone like this before, has he?"

The four Heavenly Kings nodded. "How proud the Junior Cult Master is! Only the Cult Master and Dou Heavenly Venerate could make him bow in admiration. To think that on this trip, he encountered the opponent he had dreamed of. This is truly rare."

"It's a pity we left in such a hurry on this trip. If we had brought the four Holy Sons, I fear this battle would have been an entirely different spectacle."

Four Holy Sons?

Upon hearing this term, others couldn't help but ponder: Could it be that the Heavenly Court Cult has four other peerless geniuses besides this Junior Cult Master?

The four Holy Sons were, of course, Meng Jingzhou, Tao Yaoyao, Mang Gu, and Li Haoran. Qin Yanyan was theoretically also a member of the Heavenly Court Cult, but her current identity was the reincarnation of Qin Haoran.

Lu Yang then exchanged eighty more moves with himself without a clear victor, and they tacitly ceased fighting.

"What a pleasure! I've never fought a cultivator of the same realm with such exhilaration!" The Lu Junior Cult Master laughed heartily, wild and unbridled, defying all norms. However, he no longer looked at the Lu Sect Master with a condescending gaze.

The Lu Sect Master responded with a smile: "If you and I continue to fight, I fear we wouldn't reach a conclusion even by tomorrow. The battle has become meaningless; why not stop here?"

The Lu Junior Cult Master pondered briefly, and quickly agreed to the Lu Sect Master's suggestion.

"Then let's stop here. I underestimated the prodigies of this era. With you in the struggle of this great era, I presume it won't be lonely!"

The Lu Sect Master maintained his humble demeanor: "To come uninvited is rude. Heavenly Court Cult, please depart."

Being asked to leave, the Lu Junior Cult Master was not annoyed. He waved his hand and turned to depart.

"Five Protectors, depart with me."

"Understood!"

The Heavenly Court Cult members had arrived on clouds and departed on clouds. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the clouds flew out of the Dao Sect.

Meng Jingzhou, who was recuperating backstage, watched this scene with indignation.

"Damn it, what a huge loss!"

"Brother Meng, what's wrong?" Mang Gu asked.

Aside from Li Haoran, the other three Holy Sons of the Heavenly Court Cult were hidden here. Mang Gu and Tao Yaoyao's acting skills were poor, so if they appeared outside, they would easily be exposed. The two of them had been observing the battle from backstage.

"That kid Lu Yang showed off twice, and he promised to help me show off once!"