Chapter 59 Handover Ceremony (Part 1)

Looking at Lu Yun, the strange man faintly sensed something and couldn't help but ask softly, "You learned all of Yi Garden's techniques in just two years, is that possible? Yi Garden is one of the six academies in the world. Although it has always been ranked last, among the numerous sects of cultivation in the world, it's still quite decent."

Lu Yun turned to look at him and smiled, "I just said I've learned some things. Some things don't need to be mastered entirely. Mastery lies in depth, not in breadth, right? Yi Garden's techniques are actually quite good. Although there's a certain gap compared to the other academies, with dedication, one can still cultivate profound skills. Now, Yi Garden is no longer the last of the six academies, but the first among them, about to announce its presence to the world."

The strange man was taken aback and incredulously asked, "You're not kidding me, are you? Although I don't move around much, I'm not so clueless. I've heard no news of this all the way here. Are you trying to boast about Yi Garden?"

Looking at the strange man, Lu Yun calmly said, "It's normal that you don't know, because this news just came out today. I came here today to participate in the martial arts competition of the six academies with everyone else. Have you heard of this event?"

Nodding slightly, the strange man said, "Of course I know about that. But could it be that Yi Garden defeated Tianjian Academy? As far as I know, it seems like Yi Garden couldn't find anything to defeat Tianjian's techniques. If you said Bodhi Academy won, I might believe it, but Yi Garden winning, I don't believe it."

Lu Yun smiled and said, "Today, I am competing for first place against Tianjian Academy's Swordsman Dustless. What do you think are my chances of winning?"

The strange man was taken aback and looked at him carefully for a while before nodding, "With your cultivation level, you have a good chance of winning. But I think you must not have used Yi Garden's techniques. I can't think of any techniques from Yi Garden that can surpass Tianjian's Nine Sword Techniques. Tell me the truth, what technique did you use to win?"

With a proud smile, Lu Yun spoke up, "Of course, I used Yi Garden's techniques. Otherwise, do you think Tianjian Academy would willingly concede? Yi Garden has a marvelous technique called the 'Five Thunder Heaven Technique,' have you heard of it?"

The strange man's expression changed, looking shocked, he asked, "You mastered the Five Thunder Heaven Technique? That's impossible. It's said that no one has ever mastered it throughout history. I don't believe it."

"If I hadn't mastered it, what would I have used to defeat him? Well, let's not talk about this. With your speed, where are you going so quickly?" Lu Yun gently changed the subject.

The strange man looked at Lu Yun strangely, a very peculiar probing wave attempting to analyze Lu Yun's words' truthfulness by fully detecting his aura. However, after probing for a while, the strange man's eyes changed slightly, and he said, "Kid, your skill in hiding your aura is quite interesting, almost identical to mine, hehe, strange. Well, I'll believe you now. But let me tell you about my destination this time. Originally, I didn't want to tell you, but since we've become acquaintances, I'll reveal a bit. The cultivation world is beginning to change. The calamity of the three realms and seven domains of the human and celestial realms is imminent. The passage between the three domains of the realm has reopened, and disaster is about to strike. The seal of the Ghost Domain in the West Shu has been taken by a master from the Yao Domain and taken to the Ghost Domain to be destroyed in the most dangerous Soul Transformation Pool. Once the seal remains in that pool for fifteen days, it will melt away, and there will be no way to seal the passage to the Ghost Domain for a long time. In addition, experts from the Demon Domain have begun to negotiate with experts from the Ghost Domain, each planning to take and permanently destroy the seals of the Yao Domain and the Demon Domain. In that case, the experts of the three domains will be able to roam freely in the human realm."

Lu Yun's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he hurriedly asked, "So where are you going this time? Is it related to this matter?"

The strange man hesitated for a moment and then said solemnly, "This time I'm heading to the Immortal Sword Sect to inquire about their news and see if the three sects are taking any action. Well, it's getting late. I should go. If you ever need to find me, just shout 'Heaven, Buddha, Dao, Immortal; Vajra, Manifest, Sacred,' three times to the sky, and I'll appear immediately. Hehe, don't forget that. I'm off. Take care!" With that, he suddenly transformed into a streak of light, circling around Lu Yun's body before disappearing into the sparkling starry sky.

Watching the strange man disappear, Lu Yun's eyes showed a hint of contemplation. He looked up at the sky and quietly gazed at it until the eastern horizon began to brighten. Then, Lu Yun smiled lightly and disappeared.

A new day dawned in the morning light. For Yi Garden, this day held special significance. Today, Yi Garden would hold the handover ceremony with Tianjian Academy, marking the beginning of Yi Garden's leadership in the cultivation world for the next decade, as the leader among the six academies.

Early in the morning, the masters of each academy arrived at the Celestial Abyss Cave and waited quietly for the handover ceremony to begin. When Xuan Yu True Man arrived with Lu Yun and the others, the masters looked at them quietly, their expressions varied.

With a smile, Xuan Yu True Man walked up to the five masters and said softly, "I apologize for keeping you waiting. Xuan Yu feels somewhat ashamed." The Confucian monk, Master Haoyun, smiled and said, "Today is a special day, my friend. It's natural to prepare well. So, you're not late at all."

Beside them, Seven Profound True Man said, "It's still early now, there's some time before the handover ceremony. Let's first award the prize to the winner of the competition. Let's not rush other matters. This is a major event for all six academies, and we mustn't be too hasty." After speaking, he looked at Li Changchun, waiting for his response.

Glancing around at everyone, Li Changchun spoke in a deep voice, "Very well, let's proceed with the award ceremony. This time, the final result of the Six Academies Competition, the disciple of Yi Garden, Lu Yun, won first place using the Five Thunder Heaven Technique, becoming the champion of this event. Now, I will present the prize for this competition—the Qiankun Bag. Lu Yun, please come forward to receive it."

Looking at everyone around him, Lu Yun walked quietly to Li Changchun and gently accepted the Qiankun Bag, asking, "Thank you, Master Li

. I'm not sure how to use this item. I'm ignorant, so please enlighten me."

After looking at him for a moment, Li Changchun's expression turned slightly cold, and he whispered something. After a while, Li Changchun said, "Alright, remember to practice more in the future, and you'll become proficient."

Lu Yun thanked him with a smile, then returned to the others and handed the Qiankun Bag to his master. Zi Yang True Man took it and examined it carefully, nodding slightly before passing it to Master Jingyue. Then, the others took turns looking at it, and finally, Lu Yun put it away.

Glancing at the sky, Xuan Yu True Man said to the masters present, "This time, our Yi Garden has won first place, so this is the first time for our master to take this position. If there are any issues during this period, please remind us. Xuan Yu is grateful to all our friends."