Script of Reincarnation

Chapter 17: To the Cultivation World of Great Qian Dynasty

The cheers surrounding the central arena continued for a long time before gradually subsiding.

Yet even after the competition officially ended, countless gazes still lingered upon the black robed youth standing calmly at the center of the stage.

First place.

And not merely first place through difficulty or narrow victory.

It was absolute domination.

From beginning to end, not a single participant had managed to force Lu Yang into a genuine struggle.

Even those Fifth Stage Body Tempering Realm descendants who normally stood among the top geniuses of the younger generation could not withstand more than several exchanges before him.

The gap was simply too enormous.

At the highest viewing platform, several elders slowly nodded inwardly, especially the Internal Affairs Grand Elder.

The more he observed Lu Yang, the greater the satisfaction within his heart became.

A genius with monstrous talent was valuable, but a genius possessing monstrous talent while remaining calm, restrained, and mature was infinitely more terrifying.

Compared to many younger descendants who became arrogant after slight accomplishments, Lu Yang appeared almost abnormal in his composure.

Even after crushing the entire younger generation beneath sixteen years old openly, his expression still remained calm from beginning to end.

Soon afterward, the elder presiding over the competition raised his hand slowly.

The surroundings gradually quieted once more.

"The rewards for this year’s Family Grand Competition shall now be distributed."

Instantly, many younger generation descendants revealed envious expressions.

Especially toward Lu Yang.

After all, the rewards for first place had always been astonishing.

And this year, because of Lu Yang’s appearance, the clan had increased the rewards even further.

Several servants soon carried numerous jade boxes and manuals onto the viewing platform carefully.

Dense medicinal fragrance faintly spread throughout the surroundings immediately.

Many younger descendants involuntarily swallowed.

The elder slowly announced one reward after another.

Large quantities of high-grade medicinal herbs, rare body tempering medicinal liquids, special Blood Qi refinement pills, a premium forged weapon, and finally...

"The first place winner may freely choose two martial techniques from the later stage Body Tempering Realm section of the clan library."

The surroundings instantly erupted into discussion once more.

Late stage Body Tempering Realm martial techniques!

Those techniques were far more precious than ordinary combat arts.

Many Sixth Stage Body Tempering Realm cultivators did not possess the qualifications to access them fully.

Yet now, Lu Yang directly obtained two choices immediately.

However, before the discussions fully settled, the Internal Affairs Grand Elder suddenly spoke calmly.

"In addition..."

His gaze slowly landed upon Lu Yang.

"After discussion between the Grand Elders and the Family Head, the clan has decided to grant Lu Yang early access to the final section of the Golden Vajra Body Tempering Qi and Blood Method."

The atmosphere instantly froze.

Even several ordinary elders revealed slight surprise.

The complete Golden Vajra Body Tempering Qi and Blood Method...

That was one of the Lu Family’s most important inheritance techniques.

Normally, only descendants who achieved the peak of the Sixth Stage of Body Tempering Realm possessed the qualifications to cultivate the final section, and this was only for the top ten contestants of the Family Grand Competition.

Other descendants had to accumulate merits by working for the family for several years in addition to that before getting the chance.

Yet now, Lu Yang received it prematurely before even reaching the peak Sixth Stage of Body Tempering Realm.

This clearly revealed the clan’s attitude completely.

They were already beginning to treat Lu Yang as the future pillar of the Lu Family openly.

Meanwhile, not far away, the Twin Stars’ mother silently watched this scene unfold.

Although her expression remained calm externally, the coldness within her eyes deepened further.

The clan’s favoritism toward Lu Yang had already begun exceeding acceptable limits in her eyes.

Unfortunately, she could do nothing publicly.

Not beneath the gazes of so many elders.

...

After the rewards were distributed, the atmosphere gradually relaxed somewhat.

Many younger generation descendants gathered together discussing the competition excitedly.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang quietly returned toward the contestant area.

At this moment, Guard Zhou approached respectfully.

Compared to years ago, Guard Zhou’s aura had already become far stronger.

Last year, he officially broke through to the Seventh Stage of Body Tempering Realm.

His Blood Qi fluctuations now carried faint oppressive force already.

This occasionally reminded Lu Yang of one thing clearly.

He was not the only one progressing.

The Twin Stars themselves had already stepped into the Seventh Stage of Body Tempering Realm two years ago.

And beyond them existed countless stronger cultivators and geniuses throughout Wuyuan Province and the Great Qian Dynasty.

The road ahead remained extremely long.

Guard Zhou spoke quietly, "Young master, the clan has finalized the arrangements for the journey."

Lu Yang nodded faintly.

Every year after the Family Grand Competition, the top ten younger descendants would leave the clan to travel outside for one year.

This was an old tradition within the Lu Family.

After all, true cultivators could not remain sheltered within the clan forever.

Only through witnessing the outside cultivation world personally could younger geniuses truly mature.

Each participant would travel alongside two guards, one at the Seventh Stage of Body Tempering Realm, and one at the Ninth Stage of Body Tempering Realm.

Naturally, Guard Zhou would accompany Lu Yang personally.

As for the other guard, the clan had assigned an older retainer named Xu He, a veteran Ninth Stage Body Tempering Realm cultivator.

...

Several days later.

Near the enormous outer gates of the Lu Family estate, ten younger generation descendants quietly gathered together beneath the morning sunlight.

Many servants stood nearby preparing supplies continuously while dozens of horses possessing demon beast bloodline snorted softly.

The atmosphere carried excitement and nervousness simultaneously.

For many younger descendants, this would be their first true journey outside the protection of the clan.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang stood quietly beside Guard Zhou and Xu He calmly.

Xu He was a old man with a square face and steady aura.

Dense Blood Qi fluctuations faintly radiated from his body continuously.

At the Ninth Stage of Body Tempering Realm, he already stood among the strongest retainers beneath the Spirit Awakening Realm within the Lu Family.

Yet even he occasionally glanced toward Lu Yang subtly with traces of amazement.

A fifteen years old Sixth Stage Body Tempering Realm cultivator...

Even after hearing about it repeatedly, personally witnessing Lu Yang still felt somewhat surreal.

At this moment, the Family Head and several elders also appeared atop the outer platform silently.

The Family Head calmly spoke several words of encouragement and caution as usual.

Soon afterward, the group finally prepared to depart officially.

However, just as Lu Yang was about to mount his horse, his gaze suddenly shifted slightly.

Not far away, a tall figure slowly walked toward him alone.

It was Lu Tianhe.

Many younger descendants nearby subconsciously quieted down.

After all, everyone knew the strange relationship between Lu Tianhe and Lu Yang currently.

One was the former brightest genius of the younger generation, one of the Twin Stars.

The other was the current overwhelming monster suppressing the entire younger generation, privately called the Rising Sun by many younger generation descendants.

Soon, Lu Tianhe stopped several meters before Lu Yang calmly.

The morning wind swept lightly through both their robes.

Several breaths of time quietly passed.

Then, Lu Tianhe suddenly smiled faintly.

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Lu Yang calmly looked at him.

Lu Tianhe continued slowly, "You were born too late."

His voice carried genuine emotion.

"If you were several years older, then perhaps we could’ve truly fought as peers."

The surrounding younger descendants quietly held their breath.

Because everyone understood clearly what Lu Tianhe meant.

Lu Yang’s talent had already surpassed the Twin Stars visibly.

Yet due to the age difference, the two sides would likely never truly stand within the same realm during this generation’s youth period.

Hearing this, Lu Yang remained silent briefly.

Then, faint amusement surfaced within his calm eyes.

"That may not be impossible."

Lu Tianhe narrowed his eyes slightly.

Lu Yang slowly continued, "When we both reach the Ninth Stage of Body Tempering Realm in the future... we can still fight."

The surroundings instantly became still.

Even Lu Tianhe himself froze slightly before suddenly laughing loudly.

His eyes gradually brightened once more.

"Good. Then I’ll wait."

Unlike Lu Qingyu or their mother, Lu Tianhe truly did not fear Lu Yang’s existence.

Rather, the stronger Lu Yang became, the more anticipation he felt inwardly.

Because for geniuses, loneliness at the summit was often the greatest disappointment.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang simply nodded calmly afterward before mounting his horse.

Guard Zhou and Xu He followed silently beside him.

Soon afterward, the group finally departed beneath countless gazes from the Lu Family estate behind them.

The enormous clan gates gradually opened outward.

Beyond them stretched vast roads leading toward the endless cultivation world outside.

The wind swept across Lu Yang’s face lightly as the horse advanced steadily forward.

His gaze quietly drifted toward the distant horizon.

Wuyuan Province, Great Qian Dynasty, and even Luoyun Prefecture and the Azure Spirit Sect.

The memories buried deeply within his previous life slowly surfaced once more.

Luo Tian, Gu Changfeng, the truth behind his death...

Everything still waited ahead.

In his previous life, he had never truly gone beyond the Wuyuan Province.

This was his first step into the true cultivation world of Great Qian.