With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Lu Xueqi said,

“Alright, everyone, it’s getting late. I need to go and participate in the tournament now, so I’ll start the livestream for you all.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she pressed the livestream button without hesitation.

In an instant, the scenery of the world Lu Xueqi was in appeared within the chat group.

The group members immediately began watching.

Lu Xueqi no longer paid attention to the chat group. Wearing a veil, she walked outside.

After reuniting with her Master, Master Shuiyue, the latter led her along with many senior and junior sisters from Xiaozhu Peak toward the Jade Purity Hall.

When they arrived at Jade Purity Hall, it was already a sea of people.

Where there had originally been eight dueling platforms, only four remained now.

As soon as Lu Xueqi and her group appeared, many disciples of the Qingyun Sect turned to look, their eyes focusing on them before they began whispering among themselves:

“Master Shuiyue of Xiaozhu Peak has brought her junior sisters!”

“Ah, this match today is so exciting! It’s Lu Xueqi from Xiaozhu Peak against Tian Ling’er from Dazhu Peak! Both of them have been famous beauties since childhood, and their talent is outstanding. Who knows who’ll win?”

“I think Junior Sister Lu is stronger. Every match she’s had ended in a single move. Even when she fought Chang Jian from Tongtian Peak. Although Junior Sister Tian is talented, she probably won’t stand a chance against Senior Sister Lu.”

“I think so too. It’s a pity the tournament is almost over, and I still haven’t seen Junior Sister Lu’s true face. If I could see her today, I’d gladly trade ten years of my life!”

The discussions grew louder and more animated.

With the arrival of Lu Xueqi and Master Shuiyue, the Qingyun Sect disciples stepped aside, making way for them.

As they reached a large dueling platform, Lu Xueqi looked around and saw that it was already surrounded by a crowd of several hundred people. Completely unlike the sparse audiences at the other platforms.

All those watching wore expressions of excitement and anticipation.

In front of the platform, several chairs had been arranged, and a few figures were already seated.

Looking closely, Lu Xueqi saw Daoxuan from Tongtian Peak, Shang Zhengliang from Chaoyang Peak, and Daoist Tianyun among them.

As she was examining the peak masters and elders, Tian Buyi and Su Ru also arrived from another direction with several disciples from Dazhu Peak.

Tian Buyi’s expression was extremely grim.

When he heard yesterday that two of Dazhu Peak’s disciples had made it into the top eight, he had been thrilled.

It wasn’t surprising that Tian Ling’er made it, given her talent—she had always been promising.

But Zhang Xiaofan’s entry into the top eight had truly shocked him.

Although it was a pleasant surprise, more than anything, it made him feel gratified. Since becoming the peak master, Dazhu Peak had never achieved such good results.

However, upon learning that Tian Ling’er would be facing Lu Xueqi today, Tian Buyi’s good mood instantly sank.

He knew very well that this battle would likely be disastrous for his daughter.

From what he had gathered from the other peak masters, Lu Xueqi had most likely already broken through to the Upper Purity Realm.

Tian Ling’er, while having made rapid progress recently and reached the Sixth Level of Jade Purity Realm, was still leagues apart from Lu Xueqi.

At this moment, Tian Buyi could only hope his daughter would come out unscathed. He didn’t dare hope for more.

As for Zhang Xiaofan, he believed the boy had mostly relied on luck to make it this far. He didn’t truly have the strength to be in the top eight.

Bringing Zhang Xiaofan to the Seven Peaks Tournament had simply been a chance for him to see the world. He never expected much from him.

Now, Tian Buyi had already prepared himself for the possibility that both his disciples would be eliminated.

After Tian Buyi arrived with Tian Ling’er, Song Daren, and the others, Lu Xueqi looked around and noticed that, aside from Sixth Brother Du Bishu, all other disciples of Dazhu Peak were present.

Once both sides were assembled, Master Shuiyue and Tian Buyi each took their seats.

Master Shuiyue looked toward Lu Xueqi and said,

“Xueqi, go.”

Lu Xueqi gave a slight nod.

“Yes, Master.”

With a flash of her figure, she leapt onto the platform.

Seeing this, Tian Buyi turned to instruct Tian Ling’er.

“Just do your best in today’s match. Don’t worry about winning or losing.”

Tian Ling’er nodded solemnly, though her eyes burned with fighting spirit.

She was still unaware of Lu Xueqi's true cultivation level, and assumed it was the same as in her previous life—around the Eighth Level of Jade Purity Realm.

As such, Tian Ling’er was full of confidence.

Although she herself was only at the Sixth Level of Jade Purity Realm, her wealth of combat experience from her past life made her believe she could make up the difference.

In her view, if the two of them really fought, she wasn’t without a chance. After all, Lu Xueqi had never left the mountain and lacked real combat experience. This was her opportunity.

Moreover, deep down, Tian Ling’er didn’t want to lose to Lu Xueqi.

After all, in this life, she had chosen Zhang Xiaofan. The presence of Lu Xueqi inevitably stirred some unease in her heart.

She feared that her junior brother might rekindle feelings with Lu Xueqi, which would make things awkward between the three of them.

So, she wanted to defeat Lu Xueqi—to prove to her father, Tian Buyi, and to Zhang Xiaofan, that she was no lesser than Lu Xueqi.

Tian Ling’er had full confidence that she would eventually catch up to Lu Xueqi.

With the combined talent of two lifetimes, her cultivation was advancing at lightning speed. She believed her current potential was no weaker than Lu Xueqi’s.

Therefore, while she felt pressure facing Lu Xueqi, she wasn’t in despair.

With this thought, Tian Ling’er’s figure flickered and appeared on the dueling platform in an instant.

Lu Xueqi looked at the delicate and charming Tian Ling’er, who wore a pale red dress, and a flicker of amazement flashed through her eyes.

Tian Ling’er had completely inherited Su Ru’s beauty. In the previous generation of the Qingyun Sect, Su Ru had been renowned far and wide.

That Tian Ling’er had inherited such beauty only confirmed her inclusion in the title of “Twin Beauties of Qingyun.”

Currently, Lu Xueqi and Tian Ling’er were hailed within the Qingyun Sect as the “Twin Beauties of Qingyun.”

Though few had seen Lu Xueqi’s full face, just from what little was visible, she was in no way inferior to Tian Ling’er—thus earning the shared title.

After stepping onto the stage, Lu Xueqi spoke calmly.

“Lu Xueqi of Xiaozhu Peak. I ask for Junior Sister Tian’s guidance.”

Tian Ling’er nodded in reply.

“Tian Ling’er of Dazhu Peak. My artifact is the Amber Vermilion Ribbon. I ask for Senior Sister Lu’s guidance.”

With the formalities complete, Tian Ling’er’s expression grew solemn as spiritual energy surged around her.

At the same time, the Amber Vermilion Ribbon at her waist glowed with radiant light, sweeping forth and whirling around her.

Lu Xueqi saw this but still did not draw the Tianyao Divine Sword in her hand. She merely said softly,

“Junior Sister Tian, go ahead.”

Seeing that Lu Xueqi didn’t even unsheathe her sword in battle, Tian Ling’er felt a flash of irritation.

But, with her temperament honed through a previous lifetime, she did not let her emotions disrupt her movements.

Tian Ling’er formed a hand seal and pointed with her fingertip, softly shouting,

“Swift!”

In that instant, the Amber Vermilion Ribbon radiated a brilliant red light, abruptly expanding and hurtling toward Lu Xueqi.

As the ribbon came crashing down, Lu Xueqi narrowed her eyes slightly and leaned forward.

Spiritual energy surged at her fingertips, and a phantom image of a Tai Chi Diagram silently emerged. It instantly solidified and stood in front of her.

“Boom!”

Tian Ling’er’s Amber Vermilion Ribbon slammed hard against Lu Xueqi’s Tai Chi Diagram, producing a thunderous explosion that echoed across the dueling arena.

However, the result on the field left Tian Ling’er stunned.

She hadn’t expected her full-force strike to be unable to break through the casually conjured Tai Chi Diagram defense of Lu Xueqi.

This made Tian Ling’er realize the situation was becoming tricky, and a sense of dread welled up inside her. This Lu Xueqi of the present life was far more powerful than the one from her past.