Morning.
The thin spiritual mist had yet to dissipate, and the first rays of dawn were already illuminating the mountain peaks.
A melodious bell rang out.
The disciples of Lingxu Cave Heaven began their day.
They meditated to cultivate their Qi, practiced martial arts, listened to the elders' lectures, engaged in sparring practice, and then returned to meditation.
Day in and day out, the same routine repeated, becoming so monotonous that it was almost unbearable.
"Every day is the same. Can't we have something new?"
One of the disciples on gate duty yawned, feeling life was utterly dull and devoid of joy.
"Stop complaining!"
The other disciple on duty rolled his eyes. "We've got it better than those newly accepted young disciples. All they do is eat, sleep, and train. At least we get to breathe some fresh air out here!"
"People think the life of a cultivator is great, but who knows the hardships? You envy me for riding the clouds and wind, but I yearn for a lover's embrace."
"Heh? A lover's embrace? Brother Tan, you are indeed one of us! A while back, I had an assignment in Yan Kingdom's capital. I got to visit the Cloud Smoke Pavilion. What an experience!"
"Stop it! Someone's coming!"
At the mountain gate, a figure approached through the morning mist. The silhouette was faint, yet it moved swiftly. Within moments, the figure was at the gate.
It was a young man dressed in a brocade robe, wearing a golden crown, exuding an aura of calm majesty. It was Zhou Yi.
"Halt! Who goes there?"
"This is Lingxu Cave Heaven. We do not receive guests. Leave immediately."
The two disciples guarding the gate shouted at Zhou Yi.
"I am Zhou Yi. I come to challenge your sect."
Zhou Yi cupped his hands in greeting, speaking in a loud, clear voice.
"What did you say?"
The two disciples were momentarily stunned, exchanging bewildered looks.
A challenge? Someone came to challenge Lingxu Cave Heaven? Is this even real?
After the initial shock, the two disciples quickly became excited.
"Someone's here for a challenge! Someone's here to challenge our sect! Finally, something interesting! No more boredom!"
"Since you're here to challenge, according to the rules of the Jianghu..."
One of the disciples, seemingly having mingled in the martial world before, started to spout Jianghu lingo.
"Get lost!"
The other disciple, feeling embarrassed, interrupted him. How could a dignified disciple of a celestial sect speak like a common ruffian?
"Since you've come to challenge, our Lingxu Cave Heaven won't back down. Please, demonstrate your skills."
This disciple was evidently more composed, speaking with dignity and confidence.
"Well..."
Zhou Yi glanced at the two, shaking his head. "It wouldn't be fair for me to fight you with your level of cultivation. I'd feel like a bully."
"Pfft!"
Seeing this through the system connection, Li Yu couldn't help but laugh.
These two disciples were indeed not very strong, having just opened their Bitter Sea. But Zhou Yi's words were pure provocation. Anyone would be enraged!
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