225 I Am the First Okay! (1/2)

”Master, help. It’s an emergency!”

Arriving at the Non-Phase Peak from Brilliant Peak, the first thing that Wang Lu did was to seek help.

And his master was indeed worthy to be his master as she righteously said, ”Hahaha, kid, look at your gloomy forehead and your anxious scowling face, probably because you’re bitter about your lovelorn situation, and you need a charming mature woman to heal your pain!”

Wang Lu was silent for a long time before he seriously replied, ”Actually, I had seriously reflected on it. Grand Cloud Fairy is a peerless beauty. Failing to keep her life is one of my biggest regrets in my ten years of Immortal Cultivation, so it does trouble my mind. However, it’s not the feeling of lovelorn, but more like moved by her selfless sacrifice. Moreover, even if there’s any feeling of pain, seeing this shameless face of yours, no one could keep being sad.”

His Master indifferently smiled. ”You have the right to be stubborn… Come on then, say it. What’s the matter? It’s really not easy for you to come and beg for my help.”

Wang Lu said, ”There are not that many things that I could rely on you, so of course it’s about Immortal Cultivation. I want to know how to win against Zhu Shiyao.”

His master suddenly froze. ”Zhu Shiyao? How could you two possibly cross each other’s path?”

Wang Lu thought for a moment and decided that this was quite a difficult question to answer. If he directly told her that he was slightly angry for being treated like he was small and invisible at the Brilliant Peak, it would show that he was a small-minded person. If he told her that he still couldn’t accept being forced back at Four Divisions Peak, it would paint him as not being magnanimous, therefore...

Wang Lu coldly said, ”Because a mountain could not tolerate two tigers!”

His Master cursed, ”Bullsh*t! A mountain could not tolerate two tigers you say? Then what are Feng Yin, Liu Xian, and the others? Sick cats? When did your generation of disciples start to dominate here?”

”I am the morning sun.”

”Then Zhu Shiyao is the haze that covers the sky.”

”…”

”You really picked the wrong opponent this time.” His Master spread out her arms. ”If you want to fight her head-on, you can’t defeat her no matter what.”

This answer was really a surprise to Wang Lu.

After seeing Zhu Shiyao’s mysterious Stellar Soul Sword, Wang Lu was very clear of the gap between them… However, upon carefully checking, it might not necessarily be as different as heaven and earth. Though his Non-Phase Sword Art was broken, it was mostly because he was caught unprepared; as long as he remained vigilant, there would always be a fighting chance. Cultivation base of Zhu Shiyao was similar to him, so there was no reason that she would be far stronger than him. Therefore, as long as he diligently cultivated, learned two or three new moves or techniques, he would be able to reverse the disadvantages. Even if one year were not enough, in three or five years, the result would reveal itself.

However, unexpectedly, his master’s conclusion was so decisive!

Seeing Wang Lu’s surprised face, his master had already guessed what was inside his mind. After thinking about it for a moment, and then, after organizing on the wording, she lightly explained, ”Have you heard about the Chosen One?”

Wang Lu nodded his head. Although this belonged to the sect secret, as a Successor Disciple who has been living on the mountain for more than ten years, he more or less has known some of it. The appearance of the so-called the Chosen One was usually a precursor to the advent of a new age. They were bestowed with the providence of the Nine Regions. These people possessed the ”destiny” and often could accomplish astonishing undertakings.

Great Ancestor Desheng and Immortal Qin were such examples.

And Wang Lu was the child of destiny determined by the Sect Leader ten years ago—though there was a misunderstanding in the initial process.

As far as Wang Lu was aware, the purpose of the Spirit Sword Sect to hold the Immortal Gathering ten years ago was to absorb this Chosen One. After he was accepted into the sect, over the years, his brilliance gradually shone, making him deserve the title of the Chosen One. Therefore, in doing things, even if he occasionally overstepped the limit, the elders would not care about it too much—except for the strictest Disciplinary Elder Fang He. This was undoubtedly the advantage of being the Chosen One.

Then what would be the purpose of his master in bringing up this topic?

”In doing things, big sects rarely rely on a gamble. Therefore, in order to cope with the advent of the new age, Spirit Sword Sect has made many preparations… Simply put, you’re not the only ‘Chosen One’. Not to mention on the Nine Regions, even in Spirit Sword Sect, we also have another alternative other than you.”

Wang Lu was slightly startled. ”It’s Big Sister, right?”

”Liu Li could also be counted as one, but her weight is lighter. Before you entered the sect, many people put their expectation on Zhu Shiyao. Although she didn’t match with the characteristics of the Chosen One in the prophecy, she is too powerful. So much that after we calculated it, even if there’s a Chosen One, the person might not be able to overcome her. As a matter of fact, up to now, in Sect Leader’s eyes, between the two of you, he remains impartial.”

”Impartial…?”

His Master said, ”Well, objectively speaking, your weight is a bit heavier. After all, the sect can’t rely solely on strength alone. Whether it’s Liu Li or Zhu Shiyao, both are top notch cultivators, but the flaws in their characters doomed them to not be able to become the leader of the sect and lead other people. On the other side, at least you have already used the Wisdom Sect to prove yourself capable to be a leader. However, conversely, without your low cunning, you are simply not qualified to be on par with Zhu Shiyao.”

”... Ouch, that’s harsh.”

His master firmly said, ”It is!”