章節 74: Chapter 52: The Contest for the Treasure Mirror (Part 2)

At the entrance of the Skyfire Cave, the calm expression on Master Ziyang's face gradually turned anxious as time passed. Just as he couldn't wait any longer, there was a flash of light at the cave entrance, and Lu Yun's figure appeared out of thin air.

Upon seeing him, Master Ziyang's face lit up with joy, but then his expression turned slightly angry as he said, "Where did you go off to alone? Don't you know we're competing with the Sky Sword Academy for the Heavenly Vision Mirror today? You're just coming back now. Do you know how long I've been waiting here for you?"

Lu Yun lowered his head slightly and said, "Disciple knows he's wrong. It's not too late now. Let's go and retrieve the treasure mirror first. Master can scold me later." Hearing this, Master Ziyang's expression softened, and he said with a slight sigh, "As long as you know you're wrong. Let's go. We might miss our chance if we're late." With that, he turned and left.

Lu Yun spoke softly, "Thank you, Master. There's no need to rush so much. Let them exert themselves first, and we can go later. It's not easy to obtain it anyway. Master, take a look at my sword and see if it can compare to Jian Wuchen's Celestial Spirit Sword." With a mysterious smile, Lu Yun handed the sword to Master Ziyang.

Master Ziyang, puzzled, glanced at him. He had already examined Lu Yun's Spiritual Sword of the Soul, so he didn't understand what Lu Yun was getting at. However, when he saw the mysterious smile in Lu Yun's eyes, he couldn't help but carefully inspect the sword in his hand. At first glance, it looked familiar with no changes. But with the second glance, he noticed something different. By the third glance, Master Ziyang's eyes revealed an expression of incredulity.

After examining it for a while, Master Ziyang asked in amazement, "What's going on? How did your sword undergo such a huge change? I remember it wasn't like this yesterday. Why such a drastic change now?"

Lu Yun casually replied, "This sword is quite extraordinary. It contains its own consciousness within the blade and can merge with certain magical items. This morning, I stumbled upon a magical five-colored stone in the back mountains and became interested in it. Unexpectedly, after a few attempts, my Spiritual Sword managed to integrate the five-colored stone into its blade, resulting in this change. I searched the entire mountain but couldn't find another five-colored stone, so I came back late. Master, please keep this matter confidential for now. Once the people here at the Sky Sword Academy find out, they'll start asking questions, causing trouble. Right, Master?"

Master Ziyang naturally didn't know that Lu Yun had fabricated the story, so he believed it to be true. He reassured Lu Yun, "If I don't help you, who will? I won't tell anyone about this. This time, I hope you'll put in more effort. Make sure everyone knows the name of our Yi Garden and your name, Lu Yun. Your performance makes me very satisfied. Breaking into the top six in the presence of formidable opponents, I am truly delighted. You know?"

Looking at Master Ziyang, Lu Yun couldn't help but sigh softly. He said, "Don't worry, Master. One day, you'll be proud of me. Now, it's getting late. Let's go. They must be waiting for us." With that, he accelerated and arrived at the Tianxuan Cave in no time.

When Lu Yun arrived, the third round was already halfway through. Xuanyu Master was relieved to see Lu Yun and whispered, "You finally came. This is the final round, and only Aoxue, Cangyue, Jian Wuchen, and Wu Xin can make the mirror react. Do you have confidence?"

Lu Yun's gaze lingered on Jian Wuchen's figure across from him, his eyes showing surprise. Jian Wuchen's cultivation had suddenly increased, which Lu Yun had heard of, but he didn't expect Jian Wuchen to have already stepped into the realm of Immortality. For cultivators, entering the realm of Immortality meant stepping into the most mysterious realm of Immortalization. Although not everyone had the chance to become an immortal, it was relatively easy to become a Loose Immortal.

However, even entering the realm of Immortality didn't guarantee one would become an immortal. Out of a hundred cultivators who entered the Immortalization Realm, only one or two might achieve immortality. The path to immortality was fraught with dangers, especially the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation, which not everyone could evade. Throughout history, many cultivators had died during the final stage of the Nine Heavens Thunder Tribulation, their souls and bodies annihilated. Thus, genuine immortals were exceedingly rare.

Lu Yun looked at Xuanyu Master and calmly said, "Just five layers. I can't guarantee I'll definitely obtain it. But I believe my chances are better than theirs." With that, the last participant in the third round also finished. Lu Yun swiftly approached the stone table and said, "Let me give it a try. I should be able to do it." His gaze swept over everyone and finally landed on Li Changchun.

Li Changchun looked at Lu Yun, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. He felt that Lu Yun had undergone some strange changes, but he wasn't entirely certain. Nodding slightly, Li Changchun smiled and said, "Of course, you have three chances. Make good use of them."

Lu Yun nodded in thanks and focused his gaze on the Heavenly Vision Mirror. The seal on it was his Soul Sealing Symbol, so he could naturally undo it. But once he did, could he decipher the mysterious prohibition on the mirror and understand its secrets? That was the crucial question.

With no time to think, Lu Yun had no choice but to try. He gently lifted the Heavenly Vision Mirror with his left hand and undid his seal with a wave of his right hand. As the seal was lifted, the mirror immediately emitted a powerful five-colored light, and the entire mirror vibrated violently.

Everyone around was surprised. It was the first time they had seen the mirror react so intensely, and they sensed that something significant was happening. Li Changchun and the others from the Sky Sword Academy wore grim expressions, clearly uncomfortable. In contrast, everyone from Yi Garden was exceptionally happy. Aoxue and Cangyue exchanged a knowing look, understanding each other without words.

At that moment, Lu Yun, holding the mirror in his left hand, was undergoing a significant change, but it was imperceptible to outsiders. Lu Yun calmly withdrew his Soul Sealing Symbol, causing the Heavenly Vision Mirror to erupt with a dazzling five-colored light. The strange patterns on its surface automatically parted, revealing a colorful mirror surface and projecting a five-colored beam of light straight into the sky.

Lu Yun watched the miraculous mirror with delight, realizing the power of his Spiritual Wave. Without it, he wouldn't have made any progress for years, or even decades.

With a flicker, the Heavenly Vision Mirror's mysterious phenomena disappeared as Lu Yun resealed

it with his Soul Sealing Symbol. Smiling at everyone, Lu Yun gently placed down the mirror and stepped back three paces.

Beside him, Yun Feng exclaimed and hugged Lu Yun, ecstatically shouting, "Lu Yun, well done! We've won, we've won!" His face was beaming with excitement.

Lu Yun patted him lightly and said, "It's just luck. Don't get too excited. There are still others here. Let's wait until everyone has finished to know the final result." With that, he suddenly felt two pairs of eyes on him and shifted his gaze to Aoxue and Cangyue. Their eyes met, exchanging silent understanding, without words or greetings, just a single glance was enough.

Not mentioning how happy everyone from Yi Garden was, Xuanyu Master spoke up, "Friend Changchun, now that the three rounds are over, how do you judge the result? Should we let these five try one last time to determine the outcome?"

Li Changchun sighed inwardly and calmly said, "No need. The result is clear to everyone present. This time, the Heavenly Vision Mirror belongs to Lu Yun of Yi Garden. Among the five, only he can control this divine mirror. The others obtaining it would be futile. This competition ends here. Everyone is free to go." With that, he turned and left.

Around them, Jade Unmatched and the other four Sect Masters congratulated Lu Yun, then left as well. Xuanyu Master and Master Ziyang looked at each other, both showing surprise. Lu Yun had brought two surprises to Yi Garden in this competition. He had become the biggest variable in everyone's minds. How many more astonishing things would he reveal? Nobody could say for sure.