With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Lu Xueqi was slightly surprised by Tian Ling’er's cultivation.

According to the original work, Tian Ling’er shouldn’t have reached the Sixth Level of the Jade Purity Realm at this point.

In the original timeline, during the Seven Peaks Tournament, both Tian Ling’er and Lin Jingyu should have been at approximately the Fifth Level of the Jade Purity Realm.

Yet now, Tian Ling’er had reached the Sixth Level, and Lin Jingyu had even advanced to the Eighth Level, which astonished Lu Xueqi.

Given that Lin Jingyu was a transmigrator, his reaching the Eighth Level of the Jade Purity Realm wasn’t too unexpected.

But she couldn’t understand how Tian Ling’er had also advanced to the Sixth Level.

Could it be that Tian Ling’er was a transmigrator as well?

With that thought, Lu Xueqi carefully observed Tian Ling’er.

She only saw Tian Ling’er watching her with a serious expression, eyes revealing a stubborn refusal to admit defeat, along with a faint trace of hostility.

Other than that, there was nothing unusual.

Seeing this, Lu Xueqi pondered briefly and quickly ruled out the possibility of Tian Ling’er being a transmigrator.

If Tian Ling’er were a transmigrator, her cultivation would likely be far beyond this level.

Moreover, Tian Ling’er hadn’t shown any particularly strange behavior.

If there was one peculiar thing, it was that in this life, Tian Ling’er had decisively rejected Qi Hao and instead chosen Zhang Xiaofan.

But since this world had already been altered due to transmigrators, Lu Xueqi didn’t dwell on it further and turned her focus back to the battle.

After realizing her initial strike had no effect, Tian Ling’er changed her strategy from direct confrontation to a mobile tactic.

She frequently used her superior movement techniques to circle around Lu Xueqi, launching attacks with the Amber Vermilion Ribbon.

Lu Xueqi, however, remained firmly in the center of the dueling platform, effortlessly parrying Tian Ling’er’s relentless storm of attacks.

By now, the spectators beneath the stage had clearly seen that Tian Ling’er had little chance of fighting back against Lu Xueqi.

Lu Xueqi’s decision not to immediately defeat Tian Ling’er was clearly out of consideration for the friendship between Xiaozhu Peak and Dazhu Peak.

After a bout of maneuvering, beads of sweat appeared on Tian Ling’er’s forehead, and her expression grew exceptionally grim.

She knew that today’s battle was likely lost.

Although she had been unwilling to accept it earlier, it was only after truly crossing swords with Lu Xueqi that she realized the vast gulf between their strengths.

Now, Lu Xueqi was even more formidable than in the previous life—her strength unfathomable and far beyond what Tian Ling’er could contend with.

Yet, Tian Ling’er didn’t want to surrender outright. She still wanted to unleash one final strike.

If this final blow couldn’t defeat Lu Xueqi, then her spiritual power would be fully depleted, leaving her with no strength to continue.

Then, just as she had been darting around Lu Xueqi, Tian Ling’er suddenly came to a halt.

Her expression grave, she looked at Lu Xueqi and said,

“Senior Sister Lu, this is my final strike. If you can take it, I’ll concede.”

Lu Xueqi gave a slight nod, her gaze cool as she replied.

“Junior Sister Tian, go ahead.”

Tian Ling’er nodded solemnly, then suddenly channeled all the remaining spiritual power within her into the Amber Vermilion Ribbon.

Infused with Tian Ling’er's immense spiritual power, the ribbon shone even more brightly, waves of crimson light undulating continuously.

Seeing this, Tian Ling’er formed a hand seal and shouted,

“Bind the God!”

In that instant, the Amber Vermilion Ribbon around her unfurled in layer upon layer, instantly veiling the sky above the dueling platform as it swept toward Lu Xueqi.

Yet Lu Xueqi remained calm, her expression unchanged.

Even as the crimson ribbons enveloped her completely and began constricting inward, there was no fluctuation in Lu Xueqi’s eyes.

With a mere thought, a protective shield of light suddenly formed around her body, tightly enclosing her.

From outside, Tian Ling’er was momentarily overjoyed to see that her “Bind the God” technique had actually managed to trap Lu Xueqi.

She hurried to further compress the space using the Amber Vermilion Ribbon, hoping to defeat Lu Xueqi swiftly.

But as the ribbon constricted to a certain point, she discovered, to her shock, that no matter how she chanted incantations or manipulated the treasure, the Amber Vermilion Ribbon could no longer advance by even an inch.

Seeing this, Tian Ling’er’s expression changed drastically.

Just as Tian Ling’er was pondering how to resolve the problem, within the Amber Vermilion Ribbon, Lu Xueqi decided the time was right.

She suddenly unleashed her spiritual power. With a loud boom, a tremendous force erupted.

In the blink of an eye, the Amber Vermilion Ribbon was shattered and blown apart by a massive force.

Lu Xueqi's figure reappeared on the dueling platform.

Under the force of the impact, Tian Ling’er’s body violently trembled. She staggered backward repeatedly until she finally came to a halt at the edge of the platform.

At this point, her spiritual power was completely depleted. That immense force, channeled through the Amber Vermilion Ribbon, had sent her qi and blood surging, and even caused a faint stinging pain in her meridians.

Tian Ling’er stared fixedly at Lu Xueqi, a deeply complex look in her eyes.

She hadn’t expected that, in this life, she would still lose—and lose even more decisively than the last time.

In her past life, after a prolonged struggle with Lu Xueqi, she had been defeated due to a lack of cultivation, but the nature of her defeat had been completely different.

Back then, at least she could exchange a few moves with Lu Xueqi. But in this life, Lu Xueqi had barely moved, while she attacked the entire time—yet she still lost.

Standing on the platform, Tian Ling’er’s expression flickered with shifting emotions.

After sensing the state of her body, she could only say with reluctant acceptance,

“I concede.”

As her voice rang out, a wave of commotion erupted from below the stage.

This was the longest match Lu Xueqi had spent on the platform so far.

The disciples in the audience had all witnessed Lu Xueqi’s graceful presence, and their eyes were filled with admiration and awe.

After Tian Ling’er’s concession, the elder on the platform stood up and announced,

“In Match 147 of the quarterfinals, Xiaozhu Peak’s Lu Xueqi is victorious.”

With that announcement, Lu Xueqi gave a slight nod to Tian Ling’er and then, with a flash of her figure, appeared behind Master Shuiyue.

Master Shuiyue nodded in satisfaction upon seeing Lu Xueqi return.

Today, Lu Xueqi had indeed shown due respect to Dazhu Peak. She hadn’t defeated Tian Ling’er instantly but had chosen to engage her in an extended exchange.

Furthermore, at the final moment, she hadn’t used excessive force—merely drained Tian Ling’er's spiritual power.

Although Tian Buyi and Su Ru looked a little displeased due to Tian Ling’er's loss…

They understood that the result was due to an overwhelming disparity in strength.

They also realized that Lu Xueqi had already shown them ample courtesy during the duel.

So, neither of them held any resentment toward her.

As Lu Xueqi walked over, they both gave her a slight nod, expressing a faint trace of goodwill.

After Lu Xueqi left the platform, Tian Ling’er also walked back. Looking at Tian Buyi, she said,

“Father, I’m sorry. I lost.”

Tian Buyi shook his head and said,

“There’s no need to worry, Ling’er. Winning and losing are common in battle. Since you lost this time, train hard after we return—and win next time.”

Tian Ling’er immediately nodded and said,

“Yes, Father.”

Then, she began glancing around as though searching for someone…