Chapter 22: A figure among the younger generation just like the Old Celestial Master!

Lin Xuan had already figured out the extent of Zhang Lingyu's strength.

He was weaker, and significantly so.

However, Lin Xuan had a rather good impression of Zhang Lingyu.

Naturally, he would not go all out and injure Zhang Lingyu.

But even so, this palm strike was not something Zhang Lingyu could easily block.

A fierce wind rushed at his face; Zhang Lingyu didn't even have time to turn around, and could only raise his hands to block, just as Lin Xuan had done when blocking his side kick earlier.

Then, the Golden Light Spell on Zhang Lingyu's body surged, and after violent fluctuations, it shattered just like a golden bubble.

The moment the Golden Light Spell shattered, Lin Xuan's hand stopped instantly, perfectly controlling the force behind the strike.

In fact, the two of them hadn't even made contact.

This was a collision between the Hushou Zhou and the Golden Light Spell.

Clearly, Zhang Lingyu's Golden Light Spell was still some distance away from Lin Xuan's Hushou Zhou.

In other words, there was a gap in their cultivation of life and nature.

Lin Xuan withdrew his hand.

Zhang Lingyu's expression was complex; he looked at Lin Xuan, then performed a salute.

"Daoist, I have lost."

"It was just a friendly spar, and besides, you didn't use the Longhu Mountain lightning techniques, did you?"

Lin Xuan smiled and waved his hand.

"Uh, I haven't learned the lightning techniques yet."

Zhang Lingyu felt a bit awkward.

Of course, he still had other Longhu Mountain methods.

But since they were comparing their cultivation of life and nature, those were naturally of no use.

Moreover, those methods were also based on the Golden Light Spell.

If the Golden Light Spell was of no use, the other methods would likely be the same.

"Is that so? I thought you had learned the lightning techniques."

Lin Xuan was stunned upon hearing this, then scratched his head.

"Only disciples qualified to become the next Celestial Master can learn the lightning techniques; I am not there yet."

Zhang Lingyu shook his head slightly.

"Master Lingyu, there's no need to be like this. Actually, I'm only a little bit stronger than you, and I'm a bit older; in a year or two, you might be able to catch up to me."

Lin Xuan spoke, intending to offer some comfort.

However, after hearing this, Zhang Lingyu was momentarily speechless.

"Daoist, I can feel the gap between us, and I am not someone who cannot accept defeat."

Zhang Lingyu said helplessly.

"Are you two finished?"

Lu Jin looked at the situation below and spoke up immediately.

Of course, he could see that Zhang Lingyu had absolutely no chance of winning against Lin Xuan.

But they had only exchanged one or two moves.

The younger generation watching from the sidelines were also staring intently, all seeing that Zhang Lingyu was at a disadvantage.

But just these one or two moves were not enough to satisfy them.

And what was going on with them suddenly stopping and standing there chatting?

"Senior, this junior has already lost."

Zhang Lingyu took a deep breath, calmly performed a salute toward Lu Jin, and spoke in a clear voice.

"Admitting defeat just like that? Back in the day, Zhang Zhiwei wasn't like this."

Lu Jin muttered to himself, but then he saw the strange looks from Lv Ci and Fang Dongtian, and his old face turned red.

"Ahem, since that's the case, then let's end it!"

The younger generation below erupted into an uproar upon hearing Lu Jin say this.

However, there were also those who understood.

They saw the gap in strength between Zhang Lingyu and Lin Xuan.

They couldn't help but be shocked by Lin Xuan.

Being so much stronger than Zhang Lingyu, wouldn't that make him the number one of the younger generation?

Who else among the younger generation could compare to this Lin Xuan?

Lin Xuan didn't care what others thought and left the arena directly with Zhang Lingyu.

"Big Brother is amazing!"

After coming down, Cang Long was the first to give a thumbs up.

"Uh, Master Lingyu is also amazing."

Having just praised Lin Xuan, Cang Long hurriedly added this after seeing Zhang Lingyu.

"It's fine, I'm not someone who cannot accept defeat. I can feel the gap between me and the Daoist; I don't feel wronged by this loss, and I am sincerely convinced."

Zhang Lingyu was much more composed now.

Before sparring with Lin Xuan, Zhang Lingyu had actually been quite proud in his heart.

But he did have the capital to be proud.

However, this state of mind had affected his cultivation to some extent.

After losing to Lin Xuan, Zhang Lingyu felt strangely relaxed in his heart.

At this moment, he could feel himself much lighter, and his cultivation even seemed to have increased a little.

Zhang Lingyu was somewhat puzzled and prepared to go back and ask his master.

"Everyone, since Senior Lu's birthday banquet has concluded, I shall take my leave. I must return to Longhu Mountain to report to my master. Also, Daoist, if you have time, you are welcome to visit Longhu Mountain."

Zhang Lingyu bowed to the crowd and spoke.

"You're leaving already?"

Lin Xuan was taken aback.

"Yes, there will be opportunities to meet in the future, so I will take my leave for now."

Zhang Lingyu did not linger and turned to walk toward Lu Jin.

Lu Jin did not try to keep him and sent people to see Zhang Lingyu off.

Seeing Zhang Lingyu leave directly, the juniors whispered to each other about the recent bout.

When Lu Jin and the others saw Zhang Lingyu depart, they all immediately looked at Fang Dongtian.

"Alright, old Fang, the Tianshi's disciple lost to your junior; this time, he really brought honor."

Lv Ci stared at Lin Xuan for a few moments before saying this to Fang Dong.

"Not at all, not at all. This was just a friendly exchange; it shouldn't be taken too seriously."

Fang Dongtian immediately waved his hand, but the upturned corners of his mouth could not be suppressed at all.

He was clearly very proud, yet he deliberately acted as if it were nothing special.

Lin Xuan had indeed said he wanted to beat up Lao Tianshi, but Fang Dongtian truly did not think Lin Xuan could do it in the short term.

After all, their generation had all grown up under the palm of Lao Tianshi.

They still had a clear understanding of Lao Tianshi's strength.

In ancient times, he would have been worthy of being called a Land Immortal.

But being able to defeat Lao Tianshi's disciple still made Fang Dongtian very happy.

"Enough, enough, look at your face; those corners of your mouth are about to reach the back of your head."

Guan Shihua looked at Fang Dongtian's expression and said speechlessly, though her voice was full of envy.

"He is truly extraordinary; his life-force cultivation is unfathomably deep. Not to mention the younger generation, even in my generation, I reckon he is among the very best. I don't think I have any certainty of victory."

Na Ruhu said with wide eyes.

"Ru Hu, that's too much. Come now, he's just a young man; don't kill him with praise!"

Fang Dongtian immediately waved his hand and said happily.

"Fang Qianbei, I am not talking nonsense. You know me; I always speak the truth."

Upon hearing this, Na Ruhu immediately emphasized that he was not talking nonsense.

"Cough, cough, he is indeed extraordinary; he is certainly invincible among the younger generation."

Feng Zhenghao spoke, then looked at Feng Xingtong in the crowd and felt a sudden sense of helplessness.

He should have brought his daughter along.

It would be quite good for the young people to get to know each other.

As for Feng Xingtong, he was a bit too young, so they probably wouldn't have much to talk about.

"Stop the flattery!"

Lu Jin's gaze turned to Lin Xuan, who was talking with Lu Linglong and the others. His heart stirred, and he spoke.

"Since you won't say it, I won't keep you either. Staying only makes me sad. Now that I think of the juniors in my family, they are a bit of an eyesore. I'm going back to discipline those boys."

Guan Shihua stood up and said.

Feng Zhenghao and Na Ruhu heard this and also stood up to take their leave.

In truth, they were all quite busy.

If not for Lu Jin's birthday, it wouldn't be easy to get together.

Seeing this, Lv Ci also stood up to take his leave.

In truth, he was not in a good mood either.

If a junior with this kind of talent were in their Lü Family, that would be great.

What a pity.

Moreover, with this kind of innate ability, it would be difficult for anyone to target this Lin Xuan or for him to suffer an early demise.

This is simply incredible.

In the future, he will likely become a figure among his peers just like Lao Tianshi.