Chapter 789: Jade Autumn Sect's Number One Disciple!

"I'll talk to you after you win!"

Ji Rufeng's words fell, and he struck again; this attack was clearly furious, Wild and swift.

Ye Qingran pursed her lips, "If you don't agree, fine, but why so angry?"

In the brief encounter just now, Ye Qingran basically gauged Ji Rufeng's strength.

A very domineering attack, but not agile enough.

"Where's Ye Qingran? How did she disappear?"

A living person suddenly vanished; that is undeniably terrifying.

"Ah! Watch out!"

Ji Rufeng may not see, but others can; behind him, Ye Qingran's figure suddenly appeared...

Like a specter!

Too terrifying!

However, Ji Rufeng was clearly not a pushover; the moment Ye Qingran appeared, he defended toward his back, thwarting her.

Everyone's hearts rose to their throats.

They couldn't help but reflect: if it were them, could they have reacted in time?

The answer was negative.

Ye Qingran looked at Ji Rufeng, raising her eyebrows slightly.

Ji Rufeng's reaction wasn't innate, but earned through long years of real combat.

It seems that over these years, he has amassed plenty of combat experience.

Ye Qingran licked her lips, "Interesting!"

Her fighting spirit was ignited.

She rarely encounters opponents this strong!

Sparring with a strong opponent is far more interesting, isn't it?

On Ji Rufeng's side, although he deflected Ye Qingran's attack, he was secretly alarmed.

Ye Qingran is too cunning!

If he hadn't trained in this area, he would be indefensible.

What Ji Rufeng didn't know is that Ye Qingran saw his excess swiftness but lack of agility, and thus employed this tactic.

However, after several rounds, Ji Rufeng's heart sank even deeper.

Ye Qingran's footwork was not only bizarre, her techniques varied, and most importantly, even in occasional direct clashes, he didn't feel he had any real advantage!

"I lost!"

After a few hundred moves, Ji Rufeng raised both hands and chose to surrender.

That frightened many disciples of the Jade Autumn Sect considerably.

"Ji Rufeng actually surrendered? That's not his style!"

"Is it my illusion? Why do I feel he didn't give his all?"

"Could Ye Qingran have messed with his mindset?"

Various opinions swirled.

Ji Rufeng's face remained expressionless.

Originally, such sparring isn't a life‑or‑death battle; there's no need for grand spectacle—just a brief exchange reveals who is superior.

Ye Qingran, however, appeared very calm.

Ji Rufeng wasn't her opponent; she knew from the first move, or more dramatically, she knew as soon as she saw him.

It's not self‑praise; she has a deep understanding of her own strength.

Ji Rufeng was silent for a moment, then lifted his gaze to the crowd, "Everyone, don't misunderstand; I just know that even if we continue, I will still be the loser. Since the outcome is the same, there's no point in going on."

One more thing Ji Rufeng didn't mention: he hopes Ye Qingran conserves her strength for facing Lu Shen.

He knows clearly that the final slot belongs to Lu Shen.

Lu Shen's strength still exceeds his, making him hard to deal with.

Ji Rufeng himself hadn't realized when it began, but he had already been considering Ye Qingran...

Since Ji Rufeng said that, the other disciples, even if they have objections, dare not speak.

However, everyone could see that Ji Rufeng had been constantly outmatched by Ye Qingran; it's evident he's not her opponent.

"If you have that need, feel free to come find me?"

Hm?

Ji Rufeng was startled, then quickly recovered, gritting his teeth, "No need, thank you!"

After speaking, his complexion grew even more sullen.

Ye Qingran shrugged indifferently.

Lu Shen watched the earlier sparring between Ye Qingran and Ji Rufeng, squinting slightly, his thoughts unknown.

"The last one, what about me?"

Everyone looked at Lu Shen, offering no comment.

In today's Jade Autumn Sect, Lu Shen is the top disciple.

He has been at the sect for nine years; his talent, strength, and seniority are all supreme.

One could say Lu Shen represents the ceiling for many Jade Autumn Sect disciples!

Having him fight is most fitting.

If Ye Qingran defeats Lu Shen, she will unquestionably have the power to contend with the Heavenly Pride of Zhai Xing Pavilion and Suspended King Hall.

Seeing that no one objected, Lu Shen stepped forward, a faint smile on his face, graceful as ever, "Junior Sister Ye, your performance just now truly amazed me."

"Senior Brother Lu, you flatter me."

"To be frank, I'm a few years older than you; I have already comprehended the Emperor's Will, and my Mysterious Force has begun to transform…"

Lu Shen and Gu Jirong are not of the same sort; compared with the latter's flamboyance, he is far more low‑key.

Yet both are heaven's favored sons, each harboring a touch of pride in their bones.

Therefore, even as Lu Shen spoke, Ye Qingran could still hear a hint of arrogance.

At the sound of Lu Shen's words, the many disciples of the Jade Autumn Sect grew restless.

"Senior Brother Lu has not only grasped the Emperor's Will, his Mysterious Force is already transforming—my heavens…"

"No wonder you're the top disciple of our Jade Autumn Sect!"

"Senior Brother Lu, majestic and imposing!"

One should know that Lu Shen is not even thirty this year; not only has he grasped the Emperor's Will, his Mysterious Force has already transformed, and given time he could become a peerless powerhouse of Emperor level!

Emperor!

That's the strongest combat power in the Floating Life Realm!

Lu Shen watched everyone's reactions, only a faint smile on his lips, seeming modest, but in truth his heart held a bit of pride.

He is universally recognized as the top disciple of the Jade Autumn Sect, ranking third on the Floating Life Realm Earth Ranking (the strength list of cultivators under thirty in the Floating Life Realm), second only to Ye Feixing and Liu Chenyu.

"So, Junior Sister Ye, you must give it your all later."

Lu Shen subconsciously thought Ye Qingran could not be his opponent, not only because his realm is higher than hers, but also because he has absolute confidence in his own combat ability.

Ye Qingran smiled, "Senior Brother Lu, please show some mercy."

Lu Shen nodded, "Of course."

The battle ignites at a touch.

One is the former top disciple of the Jade Autumn Sect, the other is the current top disciple.

This is a collision separated by seven years.

Both sides fight for glory.

It is also a battle that will decide who will be the future top disciple of the Jade Autumn Sect!

Moreover, this is a battle concerning whether the Jade Autumn Sect can cleanse its disgrace!