Chapter 494: I Challenge You

Just as they were talking, a solemn voice echoed across the square: "All specially invited disciples, please note: the Dou Fatai challenge begins now."

Lu Yuan and Lei Huangyu exchanged a glance and then all walked toward the direction the voice came from.

The Dou Fatai hovered like a huge silver bell in midair, glittering with dazzling light in the sunlight.

An elderly figure in flowing robes stood beside the hall, his expression stern.

"This is Senior Brother Lei Lei, the Sect Master of Qiu Dao Dian."

Lei Huangyu whispered to Lu Yuan, "He will arrange opponents for the specially invited disciples and select the winners based on points."

Lu Yuan nodded, gradually grasping the significance of the Dou Fatai.

He bowed to Sect Master Lei Lei, then noticed a ranking list.

It displayed the names and point rankings of the specially invited disciples, with Lei Huangyu's name at the top.

"It seems he holds a key position in the points system."

Lu Yuan pondered to himself.

He was somewhat surprised by how much he valued personal honor and status.

On the Dou Fatai, the clashing of fists and feet never ceased, and a killing intent filled the air.

Lu Yuan decided to watch the fights, hoping to learn others' tactics and immortal arts.

Time slipped by as specially invited disciples continuously stepped onto the Dou Fatai to vie for honor.

Lu Yuan stared, unable to look away, as each match displayed breathtaking performances.

"The next challenger is… Lu Yuan!"

Sect Master Lei Lei's voice came, solemn.

Everyone cast encouraging and expectant glances at Lu Yuan, who felt boundless fighting spirit rise in his chest. One evening, atop the Dou Fatai in an ancient‑style city, a tense and thrilling duel took place.

Lu Yuan stood on the Dou Fatai wearing a deep‑blue robe, his black hair fluttering in the breeze.

His eyes revealed a calm yet unfathomable strength that left all onlookers stunned.

Lei Huangyu, meanwhile, strode forward with brimming confidence, his armor etched with lightning patterns making him look formidable.

"Lu Yuan, I will defeat you with my Thunder Battle Armor!"

Lei Huangyu roared, his eyes blazing with fierce fighting spirit.

Lu Yuan glanced at him calmly and smiled, "Then let's begin."

As the tension between them mounted, mist swirled atop the Dou Fatai, and the sunset's afterglow seemed to lend the duel an air of mystery.

"Begin!" Sect Master Lei Lei announced loudly.

Lei Huangyu lunged at Lu Yuan, lightning crackling over his body.

He swung both fists, unleashing a blistering Thunder Light Fist at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan was not intimidated by Lei Huangyu's speed; he dodged lightly and then invoked the Five Elements Escape Technique to evade the lightning assault.

The spectators gasped, seeing that against such a formidable opponent Lu Yuan showed no fear and disdained to use an immortal art of equal power.

This concealed strength and composed demeanor left a deep impression.

Seeing his strike miss, Lei Huangyu's anger flared.

He swung his fists again, instantly forming a heavenly net of lightning.

"Heavenly Gang Big Dipper Formation!"

Lu Yuan's heart stirred, and he drew his Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword.

Red light flared along the blade, flames wreathed it, and it merged swiftly into the lightning formation like a stream of light.

Seeing the scorching energy from the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword gradually eroding the lightning, Lei Huangyu's heart jolted; he hurriedly gathered his inner true essence to block Lu Yuan's attack.

Above the Dou Fatai's summit, heat surged as fire and lightning intertwined.

The specially invited disciples watching below held their breath, eyes fixed on the fierce duel.

Lu Yuan's thoughts raced as he fought Lei Huangyu, constantly pondering his next move.

He realized he must use his own strengths to break through the enemy's defenses.

He suddenly seized a burst of speed, skimming the ground and appearing in a flash behind Lei Huangyu.

He swung the Heavenly Gang Thunder Fire Sword, striking at the weak point of the Thunder Battle Armor.

A tremendous boom!

The Thunder Battle Armor shattered instantly, fragments flying everywhere.

Lei Huangyu was knocked back several steps.

"I lost!"

Lei Huangyu looked at Lu Yuan dejectedly, lowered his head, and admitted his defeat.

Lu Yuan smiled faintly: "You are strong, but this time I had the edge."

Lei Huangyu lifted his head, forcing a smile: "Truly worthy of a specially invited disciple—I'll work hard."

Applause and cheers erupted atop the Dou Fatai as everyone celebrated Lu Yuan's victory. The joy of his win still lingered, so he hurried back to the Shu Ge of the Te Xun Ying and sat alone at a quiet table.

All around was still and serene, only a faint murmur coming from the countless secret manuals on the shelves.

Lu Yuan glanced around and realized these secret manuals were the most precious treasures of the Te Xun Ying.

Among them, the Stellar Transformations was the very book he had longed to read.

It is said this treasure records all the transformation laws a cultivator must master.

He gently stroked the cover, feeling a surge of yearning for knowledge and power.

These secret manuals are priceless to every specially invited disciple, and they also show how highly the Te Xun Ying values the strict confidentiality of knowledge transmission.

Lu Yuan drew a deep breath, knowing he was at a critical juncture.

He needed to read this treasure to boost his inner strength and comprehension, preparing himself for greater challenges ahead.

He opened Stellar Transformations, reading page by page.

The words contained profound immortal Dao; every movement and change appeared in Lu Yuan's mind.

Time flowed silently; Lu Yuan's spiritual energy gradually merged into the secret manual, and he felt a power he had never felt before surging within his body.

This treasure manual actually allowed him to glimpse the most profound mysteries of heaven and earth.

Gradually, Lu Yuan seemed to find himself in a world where stars shone.

He felt himself connected to heaven and earth, with universal power flowing around him.

As time passed, night fell.

Outside the library, a layer of hazy moonlight had fallen.

Lu Yuan slowly closed the pages, his eyes filled with pride and confidence.

He understood what he had obtained—it was a priceless treasure.

At that moment, an elder from the training camp entered the library.

He looked at Lu Yuan's spirited gaze and smiled slightly, saying, "Lu Yuan, Stellar Transformations holds extraordinary significance for you."

Lu Yuan rose and bowed, saying, "Thank you, senior."

The elder gazed deeply at Lu Yuan.

"The training camp keeps the secret manuals confidential not out of fear or closure, but hopes we can cherish the wisdom behind each book and pass it on."

"Hope you can, like our predecessors, develop what you have learned and make it shine." (End of chapter)