Lu Li left the sect, riding his flying sword.
We drove out of Azure Pool.
Watching his retreating figure, Bai Sheng, who had been waiting for days, was filled with excitement.
He made hand seals and cast spells to conceal his aura before following them.
"Finally, we've left the sect!"
"This lad is far too cautious; he probably hasn't even left the sect since he entered the outer sect."
"I can't rush things. I must wait until we're far from the mountain gate and in a secluded place before I can use my methods."
His eyes flashed, Bai Sheng's eyes filled with excitement.
Looking at Lu Li's back was like looking at a huge pile of Spirit Stone.
He's been living a very frustrating life these past two years.
The beautiful dreams we had at the beginning have been shattered by reality.
He thought that with his ancestor's advancement to the Golden Core, he could also seize some fortuitous opportunity, but reality...
His Lineage's abilities had absolutely nothing to do with his status as a collateral relative.
The so-called hope of Foundation Establishment is nothing but a bubble.
Even though he reached the Qi Refining Ninth Layer several years earlier, he still couldn't catch the eye of those old fogies.
Even though her biological father died for the clan, all she got in return was a cold shoulder after he left.
Recalling all this, Bai Sheng's expression gradually turned ferocious.
"It's laughable that I was born into Golden Core Lineage, yet all the family's resources are poured into those few direct descendants' geniuses."
"Even what should have been mine was stripped away layer by layer. I have the Lineage name but in reality, I'm not even as good as an ordinary outer disciple."
"The supplies we finally got our hands on were taken away with just a few careless words."
"If I had no Lineage ties, and if I also had the talent to refine weapons..."
"Now... would I still struggle with Foundation Establishment...?"
"With years of painstaking effort, one should be able to accumulate enough to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill."
"It's a pity... why don't I have the talent for weapon crafting... why..."
Why should I sacrifice myself for my Lineage?
Why is it that my surname is Bai?!
" Lineage, Lineage, using my own family to support the direct descendants?!"
Bai Sheng's gaze grew increasingly ferocious.
He knew that if he wanted to go further on this Dao Path, he had to rely on himself.
Therefore, he tried every possible method, used every possible connection, and sought every fortuitous opportunity he shouldn't have, but he never expected...
In the end, it was this unassuming old acquaintance who caught his attention.
"This lad is truly lucky; he was fortunate enough to learn weapon crafting as soon as he entered the sect."
"Besides doing quests, he spends his days refining weapons and accumulating Spirit Stone... so he must be quite wealthy."
"What a pity... if time hadn't been so tight, I definitely wouldn't have noticed him."
Otherwise, I would have raised this child for several more years.
Bai Sheng recalled the covert investigations and visits he had conducted over the past few months.
Lu Li is far too steady and too low-key.
He was so low-key that he had forgotten he had given them the Bai Household's badge back then.
If he hadn't been so eager to Foundation Establishment, racking his brains and trying every possible method, he would never have thought of Lu Li.
Only after noticing Lu Li did they realize...
The once unknown nobody has now quietly risen to become his equal.
"Junior brother, don't blame your senior brother."
"Senior brother really can't wait any longer, if he doesn't Foundation Establishment soon..."
"That 'great opportunity' truly won't be available to my senior brother."
"I hope... you can give your senior a surprise!"
As thoughts raced through his mind, Bai Sheng concealed his presence, keeping his body far behind.
Maintaining a safe distance...
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
The flying sword pierced the sky.
Keep moving forward.
Half a day passed in the blink of an eye.
Bai Sheng watched Lu Li's retreating figure, his anticipation growing stronger.
As a member of a collateral branch of the Bai Household, he lived up to his name, being competitive and ambitious from a young age.
Since his Lineage wouldn't help him Foundation Establishment Foundation Establishment, he would seek it out himself!
Once the foundation is laid, his status and position will rise accordingly, and other relatives will also support him.
He should also have a share in the fortuitous opportunity the clan has its own.
From then on, not only did he speak freely and openly, but everyone who met him addressed him as " True Person Bai"!
"Hehe..."
As if he had found something interesting, Bai Sheng's lips curled up in a smile.
His eyes grew increasingly excited.
But at this moment, Lu Li, who had been speeding along the official road, suddenly changed direction.
It flew towards a quiet valley in the distance.
As it flew, it kept looking at the thing on its head.
"What is that?"
"It's like a mortal's armor helmet... it has no mental response whatsoever..."
Bai Sheng was slightly taken aback.
Within his line of sight, he could vaguely see that Lu Li was wearing a strangely styled helmet.
There were also several reddish-green tubular objects on top.
The next second.
A strange, inexplicable feeling rose up from behind him.
It seemed as if something had noticed his presence.
"Hmm? This is... could it be related to him?"
Bai Sheng's heart tightened, and he was about to carefully sense the source of this strangeness.
Everything returned to normal, without any abnormalities.
Something's not right... That couldn't have been an illusion.
"Could it be that I've really been exposed?"
"Or... a passing cultivator?"
Bai Sheng frowned slightly; either possibility was extremely disadvantageous to him.
But seeing that the time was ripe, he was certainly unwilling to retreat now.
Take one step forward, and the hope of Foundation Establishment.
Taking that next step will exhaust the Lineage's resources...
After a brief struggle, Bai Sheng's eyes suddenly sharpened.
A competitive spirit is essential; without competition, how can one win?
Watching Lu Li's figure descend into a secluded valley in the distance.
His figure followed closely behind.
"Whoosh!"
His Law Power surged, fueled by Bai Sheng's Qi Refining Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
They chased after them at full speed, and in no time they were close enough to catch up.
The whistling sound of the flying sword cutting through the air startled flocks of birds.
At that distance, Lu Li could naturally hear it as well.
Bai Sheng no longer hid and immediately launched a deadly attack.
Just a little closer, a little closer, and then it will erupt!
In contrast, Lu Li remained motionless, seemingly oblivious to the ear-piercing sound of something cutting through the air behind him.
He didn't slow down and landed straight in a remote valley.
First, he removed the military thermal imager from his head.
Then he took out the fish-shaped jade pendant and focused his Divine Sense into it.
Looking at that enormous figure, as large as a small mountain...
"That kid, he really did find me!"
"They must have some kind of detection method; they're quite powerful..."
"Judging from his appearance, it seems he still has some kind of backing."
He looked down at Lu Li, who slowly turned around to face him.
Bai Sheng's gaze was fixed intently.
The flying sword hovered in mid-air, facing Lu Li afar, its blade pointing directly at him.
" Junior Brother Lu, it seems you knew I was following behind."
"What, junior brother... do you think you have the means to kill your elder brother?"
Bai Sheng's words seemed to be both a test and a provocation.
Lu Li didn't answer, but instead asked a question.
"Did you fabricate the story about marrying into the family?"
"Not bad. What, Junior Brother Lu, do you really want to be the Bai Household's dog?"
Bai Sheng's words were harsh, as if he was annoyed by Lu Li's calm and composed demeanor.
Upon hearing Bai Sheng's words...
Lu Li suddenly laughed and shook his head, "It really is fake... That's fine too, marrying into the family is too troublesome."
"It's more efficient to just kill him."
"Hmph! Playing tricks!"
"A mere Qi Refinement Seventh Layer cultivator dares to spout such nonsense? Come, let me see what your confidence really is!"
Bai Sheng was completely enraged and roared loudly.
His expression was excited and ferocious.
But before he could finish speaking...
"Whoosh!"
With a flash of dazzling light, Lu Li's figure disappeared.
His voice abruptly stopped, and his pupils contracted...
Suddenly, a giant steel god, over ten meters tall, appeared before Bai Sheng's eyes, silently looking down at him.
The cold, metallic exterior gleamed in the setting sun.
A deep hum emanated from the core of the Spirit Stone in his chest, completely enveloping him in shadow.
Bai Sheng stared blankly at the suddenly appearing 'steel mountain', the flying sword beneath his feet trembling involuntarily.
"What... what is this?!"
-----(Divider for familiar faces)
Dear family members, please help me out and give me a shout-out!
Go to the Tomato Novels homepage, search for the event "Peak Wave Camp", find Onion's " Toward Immortal Civilization ", and help click to support it ten times!
Every search contributes to the effort, and I am very grateful for everyone's support along the way!