Exchange Conference

Lu Ren was stunned after listening, then asked doubtfully, "Why would I break off my master-disciple relationship?"

Zhao Yi shook his head and smiled, "Do you truly not understand, or are you pretending? The Saintess is the Saintess of Jiangyun Kingdom. Countless prodigies pursue her. If you were a genius, it would be one thing, but you have a Scrap Bloodline. Sticking around the Saintess like a leech offers you no benefit!"

"You want to pursue my master too?"

Lu Ren retorted.

Zhao Yi's expression faltered. He replied, "Of course not. I know my own limitations!"

Although he thought highly of himself, there was a significant gap between him and Yun Qingyao. In terms of status, position, or strength, they were simply not from the same world.

Among the younger generation in the entire Jiangyun Kingdom, only those three individuals were qualified to pursue Yun Qingyao!

"If you don't pursue my master, then it's not your place to meddle in matters between my master and me. Besides, what's wrong with me having a Scrap Bloodline? I was the first to join the sect, and the first to open a Spiritual Aperture!"

Lu Ren sneered.

Zhao Yi opened his mouth, finding himself at a loss for words. This was not what he had imagined.

He had expected Lu Ren to be sensible, but he hadn't anticipated Lu Ren using his being the first to join the sect and the first to open a Spiritual Aperture to retort, catching him off guard!

Were these two things worth bragging about?

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Yi said stiffly, "Lu Ren, if it weren't for the Saintess taking you as a disciple, you, with a Scrap Bloodline, wouldn't even qualify to enter the Qingyun Sect, let alone stand here with me!"

Lu Ren couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. This Zhao Yi was clearly looking for trouble. They were not related in any way, so why should his actions concern Zhao Yi?

"Do you know why my grandmother lived to be one hundred and three years old?"

Lu Ren suddenly asked.

"Hmm?"

Zhao Yi was taken aback.

"Because she never meddled in other people's business!"

Lu Ren said coldly.

"You!"

Zhao Yi suppressed his anger. If he hadn't been coveting Lu Ren's status, he would have taught Lu Ren a lesson, even within the sect.

Lu Ren smiled, "You should worry less about matters between my master and me. Tomorrow is the introductory disciple sparring and exchange dahui. You should prepare well and strive for glory for our sect. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now!"

With that, Lu Ren turned and left the mess hall.

Zhao Yi's face turned red, and he trembled with anger.

In his eyes, Lu Ren was merely acting arrogantly by relying on Yun Qingyao's protection.

If he hadn't been taken as a disciple by Yun Qingyao, Lu Ren, with his Scrap Bloodline, would have long since disappeared into the crowd, with no chance of rising up.

"Senior Brother Zhao Yi, that Lu Ren truly doesn't know what's good for him. You kindly offered advice, and he didn't appreciate it!"

The young girl behind him said indignantly.

Zhao Yi let out a cold snort and said, "He's just a dog relying on its master's power!"

Senior Brother Zhao Yi, in this grand exchange, we can only count on you to compete with that Sixth-grade Bloodline genius!

This was said by another young man who greatly admired Zhao Yi, speaking in a fawning manner.

Zhao Yi said proudly, "I haven't even opened my Spiritual Apertures yet, but I followed my father to wander the world, visiting the Silent Ridge of Jiangyun Kingdom and the Black Dragon Sea Region. I personally witnessed my father battle the Azure Scale Flood Dragon. In the most dangerous moments, my father and I went three days and three nights without food or water just to ambush Bloodfang Wolves. What can that Sixth-grade Bloodline genius compare to me?"

"Although there's a gap in our bloodlines, and I've opened one fewer Spiritual Aperture than him, he's just a hothouse flower. Compared to me, who has killed three people and personally cut off the Dragon Horn of an Azure Scale Flood Dragon, he can't display much strength."

Listening to Zhao Yi's words, both of them looked on with admiration.

Zhao Yi had truly experienced life-and-death trials, and it was not impossible for him to defeat that genius from the Imperial Dao Sect.

As the morning sun broke through the clouds and shone upon the entire Qingyun Sect, all the disciples of the Qingyun Sect were abuzz with excitement.

Although the Qingyun Sect had lost in the sparring and exchange tournament for several years, their curiosity could not be suppressed, and they were eager to witness the genius with the Sixth-grade Bloodline from the Imperial Dao Sect.

At this moment, a massive arena had been set up in the large square in front of the Martial Hall. The area around the arena was crowded with people, bustling with activity.

Almost all the inner and outer disciples had come to this place, wanting to observe the strength of the newly admitted disciples!

When Lu Ren arrived at the square, carrying the Fire Spirit Sword on his back, the square was already packed with people. In the sky, sounds of breaking through the air could be heard from time to time, and figures descended like locusts.

The lively atmosphere soared straight into the heavens!

"I didn't expect an introductory disciple sparring and exchange大会 to attract so many people!"

Lu Ren was secretly astonished.

This was the first time he had seen such a scene.

"Lu Ren, come to your master!"

Just then, Yun Qingyao's voice rang out.

Lu Ren looked in the direction of the voice and saw Yun Qingyao sitting in the high VIP seating area, with more than a dozen elders seated beside her.

There were also two disciples, a man and a woman, standing in the VIP seating area.

These two were none other than Zhao Yi and Yang Rong, the most talented among the newly admitted disciples.

When Zhao Yi saw Lu Ren approaching the steps, he sneered, "So it's the Entry-level Twin Wastes who've arrived!"

Yun Qingyao said sternly, "Zhao Yi, do not insult my disciple!"

"Elder Yun, that wasn't me. He joined Senior Sister Qin Yu's team with the Entry-level Twin Wastes, and that's when the senior disciples mockingly nicknamed them the Entry-level Tri-Wastes!" Zhao Yi chuckled.

"Master, if I'm a waste, then I'm a waste. I have a Scrap Bloodline anyway!"

Lu Ren didn't seem to care at all.

However, Yun Qingyao glanced at Zhao Yi and said coldly, "Zhao Yi, apologize to my disciple immediately, or don't blame me for embarrassing you in front of everyone!"

Zhao Yi's expression turned ugly. He reluctantly said to Lu Ren, "Junior Disciple Lu Ren, I was wrong just now. Please forgive me!"

"Heh heh, no worries!"

Seeing Zhao Yi's demeanor, Lu Ren felt a surge of satisfaction.

It felt great to have his master protect him!

"Lu Ren, go pay your respects to the elders!"

Yun Qingyao said.

"Yes!"

Lu Ren walked up to the many elders and cupped his hands, "This disciple, Lu Ren, pays his respects to all elders!"

The Grand Elder stroked his beard. Seeing Lu Ren carrying the Fire Spirit Sword, his cloudy eyes lit up. "Lu Ren, have you managed to cultivate Elder Yun's Celestial Phenomenon Sword Skill?"

Lu Ren nodded, "Yes, Master taught me meticulously. I've already mastered two stances!"

"Hahaha, good!"

The Grand Elder burst into laughter. Mastering two stances was more than enough.

Yun Qingyao showed a hint of embarrassment. She hadn't expected her disciple to boast so much; he had only managed to cultivate the basic sword techniques.

But at this point, it didn't matter.

As long as her disciple succeeded in his challenge, it would be fine.

A moment later, the crowd suddenly stirred. An elder from the Qingyun Sect appeared, leading an old man and three youths.

The old man had golden hair and a golden beard, which spread out like a lion's mane.

The three youths behind him, one male and two females, were all around seventeen years old. The young man had a handsome face and a slender build, carrying a long sword on his back, exuding a sharp aura.

To the left of the handsome young man was a spirited young woman wearing black training attire. To his right was a young woman in a green dress, beautiful and with an aloof demeanor.

"Elder Xie, it's been a year. I hope you've been well!"

The Grand Elder stood up and greeted him with a smile.

"Hahaha!"

Elder Xie Kuang let out a few hearty laughs. "Elder Meng, I heard that your Qingyun Sect accepted a disciple with a Scrap Bloodline, and you're even planning to have him spar with our sect's disciples. Do you really think he's Ancient Emperor Tuoshe? Can your Qingyun Sect nurture him?"