"Hmph, I'll reluctantly believe you."

Bai Ruxue snorted.

[Ding, choice triggered.]

 

[1. Go to the upcoming Prodigy Tournament, find the Empress's reincarnation and take her as your Junior Sister, reward unknown.]

 

[2. Ignore everything, focus on cultivation with a single-minded dedication, reward: Earth-grade Sword Technique, Wandering Dragon Shadow Sword.]

Prodigy Tournament?

Su Jue was momentarily stunned, but quickly made up his mind. He asked, "By the way, Master, is the Prodigy Tournament about to start?"

"That's right, why do you ask?"

Bai Ruxue replied.

The Prodigy Tournament, held annually.

A stage for the younger generation to showcase their talents, and be selected by various sects.

And the Sword Sect, naturally, would also attend to observe and select suitable disciples for the sect.

No matter how powerful a sect is, fresh blood is indispensable, better to have more than less.

However, in previous years, Su Jue had never cared about these matters.

"I heard that the Senior Sister in charge this year can't make it."

Su Jue was familiar with the Sword Sect's affairs. In previous years, the team was led by the Second Elder's personal disciple.

But recently, it seemed that she was in seclusion, trying to break through to the Elemental Infant stage, and couldn't handle this matter.

"Yes."

Bai Ruxue nodded, asking, "Why, are you interested?"

"That's right, if possible, Master, let me go this year." Su Jue said.

Bai Ruxue curiously asked, "It's fine to let you go, but you were indifferent to these matters in previous years, why the change this year?"

Su Jue smiled, "The Prodigy Tournament is being held in my hometown, Chaoge City."

With the system's reminder, Su Jue realized he hadn't been home in a long time.

After being away for years, this task was a good opportunity to go back and take a look.

"You want to visit home?" Bai Ruxue turned to look at Su Jue.

"Yes, it's been a while, it's time to go back."

Su Jue replied.

The Su Clan in Chaoge City was undoubtedly one of the top families, and Su Jue's father was the Clan Head.

As the leader of the Su Clan, both Su's father and mother had formidable strength, granting them long lifespans, much longer than ordinary people.

Years without returning might seem long to ordinary people, but for those on the path of cultivation, it wasn't actually that long.

"Alright, I agree."

Although Bai Ruxue was reluctant to see Su Jue leave, she couldn't obstruct such an important matter.

"Thank you, Master. Rest assured, I will definitely bring back the most talented disciples for you!"

Su Jue said earnestly.

"Forget about the disciples, our Sword Sect doesn't lack young talents, but you must return soon."

Bai Ruxue said softly.

Returning to Chaoge City would take several days just for the journey.

Adding the Prodigy Tournament and visiting family, it would take at least ten days or half a month.

For someone as powerful as Bai Ruxue, ten days or half a month was a fleeting moment.

But ever since Su Jue appeared, even a single day without seeing him felt like an eternity, how strange.

"Is Master reluctant to part with me?" Su Jue teased with a smile.

"Don't be so smug, I'm telling you to focus on your cultivation. The Repair Heaven Pavilion Saintess has already reached Foundation Establishment Perfection."

Caught by Su Jue's words, Bai Ruxue's cheeks flushed slightly as she casually replied.

"The Repair Heaven Pavilion Saintess? Fairy Yuechan?"

Su Jue asked instinctively.

"That's right, do you know her?"

Bai Ruxue gave Su Jue a suspicious look.

"Is it really Fairy Yuechan?"

Su Jue laughed wryly, he just thought of a novel he'd read in his previous life and mentioned it casually.

Bai Ruxue said, "Yes, she's now a leading figure among the younger generation and might meet you at the Prodigy Tournament."

"What's her name?" Su Jue asked curiously.

Bai Ruxue thought for a moment, "I think it's Yue Qinglian."

What a coincidence, Qinglian, even the name is the same.

Su Jue's expression turned peculiar, could there really be such coincidences in the world?

He was sure he hadn't transmigrated into the wrong novel, it definitely wasn't the world of the Archaic Heavenly Emperor.

The cultivation system and worldview were completely different.

"Is she my age?"

Su Jue pondered.

If she was the same age, achieving Foundation Establishment Perfection at eighteen, her talent was comparable to his previous self, perhaps even slightly better.

It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from bit.ly/3iBfjkV.

"She should be, why, you seem quite interested in this Fairy Yuechan."

Bai Ruxue squinted her beautiful eyes, deliberately emphasizing the last two words.

"Ahem, am I?"

Su Jue suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Bai Ruxue crossed her arms and asked lightly, "Aren't you? Asking so many questions."

"Know your enemy and yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without danger. Since Fairy Yuechan is my age and has reached Foundation Establishment Perfection, I was just curious after hearing Master mention her breakthrough."

Su Jue quickly explained.

"Is that so?" Bai Ruxue snorted.

"Of course, Master, I'm only interested in you."

Su Jue winked, then smiled mysteriously, "Rest assured, Master, it's just Foundation Establishment Perfection."

"Are you about to break through too?"

Bai Ruxue's eyes lit up, observing the surging spiritual power within Su Jue, his channels clear.

In his dantian, spiritual energy swirled continuously, almost overflowing.

His vitality was like a dragon, full of spirit.

Clearly, Su Jue was also on the verge of a breakthrough.

"Yes, very soon."

Su Jue smiled confidently. After fusing with the Sword Embryo Heart yesterday, his cultivation speed had multiplied.

Within a month, he was determined to reach Foundation Establishment Perfection.

Then, he would take the Immortal-grade Golden Elixir Breakthrough Pill, achieving Pill Formation in one go!

"When you return to the Sword Sect, you'll already be at Foundation Establishment Perfection."

Bai Ruxue, with her keen insight, saw through Su Jue's breakthrough timeline.

"Foundation Establishment Perfection won't satisfy me."

Su Jue decided not to tell his master, planning to surprise her when he returned.

"Don't aim too high in cultivation, steady progress is key. The Immortal Pathway is long, opportunities abound, no need to rush.

Don't let the Repair Heaven Pavilion Saintess disrupt your cultivation rhythm, everyone has their own pace and rhythm."

Bai Ruxue earnestly advised.

Thinking the Repair Heaven Pavilion Saintess had stirred his competitive spirit, she feared Su Jue might neglect rest, abandon the balance of work and rest, and fall into madness.

That would be counterproductive.

"Don't worry, Master, I won't disappoint you."

Su Jue blinked, knowing such basic principles well, but seeing Bai Ruxue's serious expression, he felt a warmth in his heart.

"That's good, the Prodigy Tournament will start in less than three days, prepare yourself, you'll be leaving tomorrow."

Bai Ruxue sighed in relief.

Su Jue nodded, having nothing to prepare, traveling light: "Master, am I going alone this time?"

"You'll be accompanied by the Fourth Elder's personal disciple."

Bai Ruxue shook her head.

"Alright, I understand."

Su Jue had no impression of this Fourth Elder's disciple, but assumed they were strong, making it good to have someone to rely on during the journey.

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