What Is This Feeling of Heartbeat

Chapter 38: What is this feeling of a fluttering heart?

"Miss, don't tell me you want to participate too?"

When Xiao Qing found Ling Qingping, Ling Qingping was holding a message that had been sent from the capital city. It contained news of the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition.

Ling Qingping simply shook her head.

"I know my own limits. Forget the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition. I'd probably be eliminated right at the start if I, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, participated."

"Then what are your thoughts, Miss?"

Xiao Qing asked curiously. After all, she didn't believe her young lady would watch for so long without participating.

Hearing this, Ling Qingping thought for a moment and then said, "I was wondering if Young Master Lu's strength would be enough to participate."

"Him? Forget it. He's only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Most participants in the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition have already reached the Golden Core Stage, and last year, there was even a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator."

Xiao Qing's expression turned a bit serious as she recalled something. However, Ling Qingping still said, "Regardless, I think it's necessary to tell him about this."

"Phew, I've finally stabilized my strength at the early Foundation Establishment Stage."

In the seclusion chamber, Lu Jiuyuan withdrew from his cultivation state. His strength had increased significantly. It had already been five days since he emerged from the Qingfeng Secret Realm.

It took him five days to finally stabilize his strength at the early Foundation Establishment Stage. This speed wasn't considered slow.

But just then, Lu Jiuyuan received a message from the Thousand Ghost King.

"Young Master, the County Princess has come to see you."

"Qingping is looking for me?"

Lu Jiuyuan was a little curious. Since he had just finished cultivating, he decided to go and see her. He then learned about the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition from Ling Qingping.

"What do you think about this matter, Jiuyuan?"

Ling Qingping inquired. Lu Jiuyuan fell into thought. After all, he knew his own strength. He could fight against early Golden Core cultivators even when he had just broken through to early Foundation Establishment, let alone now.

What interested him most was the prospect of traveling to Tianquan Kingdom, a country even more powerful than Yuanwu Kingdom. If he could form a connection, he would have a backer at the Earth Immortal realm.

With this thought, Lu Jiuyuan asked, "When does the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition begin?"

"In a month. Young Master Lu, are you interested?"

Ling Qingping thought for a moment and then said. Her father had informed her that they would depart in a month.

"Mm, I want to go out and see the world. And a month is enough time for me to break through to the peak Foundation Establishment Stage. Participating in the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition isn't impossible."

Lu Jiuyuan nodded. Ling Qingping naturally knew that Lu Jiuyuan's strength couldn't be measured by his cultivation realm. Upon learning that Lu Jiuyuan intended to participate, Ling Qingping couldn't help but say, "If that's the case, then I'll accompany you. It'll be a good opportunity to see the world as well."

"Mm."

When Lu Jiuyuan informed Lu Changsheng and Lu Xuan of the news, Lu Changsheng didn't say much. Instead, he took out a jade pendant and handed it to Lu Jiuyuan.

"This jade pendant was personally refined by me, your Old Ancestor. It's enough to withstand three attacks from a Peak Mahayana Stage cultivator. This jade token also contains a wisp of my soul. As long as it's activated, I can protect you."

Lu Changsheng said domineeringly, which also made Lu Jiuyuan feel a sense of warmth. He said earnestly, "Old Ancestor, don't worry. I will definitely not bring shame to the Lu Family's reputation on this trip!"

"Go. No matter what happens, you have your Old Ancestor to back you up."

Soon, Lu Changsheng and Ling Qingping boarded a flying artifact and headed towards the capital city. Since there was no need to rush this time, and Lu Jiuyuan needed time to break through his cultivation, a slower pace was perfectly acceptable.

The Thousand Ghost King followed Lu Jiuyuan to the Hundred Kingdoms Grand Competition to protect him.

After Lu Jiuyuan left, Lu Changsheng said indifferently, "Speaking of which, we still have some unfinished business with the Youmo Sect."

With that, Lu Changsheng disappeared and headed towards the Youmo Sect's location. He had been busy before, but that didn't mean his grievances with the Youmo Sect had been forgotten.

The Youmo Sect's attempt to kill Lu Jiuyuan was an irreconcilable hatred. At this moment, the King Youmo was unaware that disaster was about to befall him.

"Damn it, what exactly is that Thousand Ghost King doing? Why hasn't he returned yet?"

After dispatching the Thousand Ghost King, the King Youmo had gone into seclusion to recover from his injuries. Now that he had finally recovered a little and emerged from seclusion, he received the news that the Thousand Ghost King had not returned. He said angrily.

But at this moment, an overwhelming pressure was directly imposed upon the entire Youmo Sect. Cultivators below the Spirit Transformation Stage were directly killed by this pressure.

"Which senior is passing by our Youmo Sect?"

The King Youmo could barely stand straight, his face filled with terror. Before this pressure, he felt like an ant, completely unable to resist.

"Is this the Youmo Sect?"

Just then, the figure in the sky said faintly. The King Youmo immediately replied without thinking, "This is indeed the Youmo Sect. What's the matter?"

The moment he finished speaking, Lu Changsheng in the sky confirmed his target for this trip.

"It's the Youmo Sect, the Merciful Palm of World Crossing!"

Lu Changsheng conjured a massive palm print and sent it crashing down directly upon the Youmo Sect.

"No!"

Faced with an insurmountable power gap, the King Youmo had no strength to resist. He, along with the entire Youmo Sect, was instantly pulverized into dust.

After annihilating the Youmo Sect, Lu Changsheng glanced in a certain direction before heading back to the Lu Family.

Not long after Lu Changsheng departed, a figure appeared at the scene, still trembling with lingering fear.

"This lord must have discovered me. I need to report what happened here to Your Majesty as soon as possible."

With that, the figure sped back towards the capital city of Yuanwu Kingdom. This was the spy sent by Ling Xuan to monitor the Youmo Sect.