Chapter 432 Just a bystander!

"Haha, I don't want to talk much about family matters. I just want to concentrate on practicing and improving my strength." Lu Yu smiled faintly, and his eyes became firm.

"Well said! Strength is the most important thing. No matter what your background is, as long as you have the strength, you can gain a foothold in Tiandou Royal Academy!" The burly student gave a thumbs up, his tone full of appreciation.

"That's right! Strength is king! In this competition, I must go all out and strive to win the championship!" The thin student also stood up excitedly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"Champion? Humph, I think you should leave it to me!" A cold voice suddenly sounded, and everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see a girl in a green dress slowly approaching. Her face was beautiful, like a fairy, but her eyes revealed a coldness that kept people at a distance.

"Dugu Yan? Why are you here?" The burly student looked at Dugu Yan in surprise, with a hint of awe in his tone.

"Why can't I come? I am also one of the favorites to win this competition." Dugu Yan said coldly. Her eyes swept over everyone and finally stopped on Lu Yu.

"Dugu Yan, you are indeed very strong. But don't forget, I am here!" A young man in blue tights suddenly appeared in front of everyone, his eyes revealing arrogance.

"Yu Tianheng? You're here too?" The burly student looked at Yu Tianheng, with a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Hmph, how could I miss such an exciting event? I must win the championship in this competition!" Yu Tianheng snorted coldly, his tone full of confidence.

"It seems that this competition is really a gathering of heroes! The old students of the Four Rings, Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and Lu Yu, it's really exciting!" The student in gorgeous costumes exclaimed, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

"Hmph, no matter who it is, as long as he stands in my way of winning the championship, I will defeat him without mercy!" Dugu Yan said coldly, her tone full of determination.

"Well said! Me too! I must go all out in this competition and win the championship!" Yu Tianheng also stood up excitedly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"There is only one champion, who will it be? It's really exciting!" Lu Yu smiled slightly, and his eyes became firm. This competition will be a great opportunity for him to prove his strength.

"Lu Yu, have you really decided?" A deep voice came from the side. It was Lei Zhentian, Lu Yu's friend and mentor. Lei Zhentian was a burly man with muscles like steel, and his eyes revealed an unquestionable firmness. He knew what Lu Yu's decision meant. This was undoubtedly a gamble in the world of soul masters.

Lu Yu turned his head and looked at Lei Zhentian with a firm gaze, a faint smile on his lips: "Yes, Mr. Lei, I have decided. I want to win the championship in this Soul Master Competition with only my physical strength and martial soul, without using any skills or equipment."

Lei Zhentian couldn't help but frown when he heard this, obviously shocked and puzzled by this decision. "Lu Yu, do you know what this means? Without using skills and equipment, relying only on the body and martial spirit, this is almost an impossible task. Which of your opponents doesn't have special skills and excellent equipment?"

Lu Yu shook his head gently, his eyes flashing with an unusually bright light: "It is because of the difficulty that it is worth the challenge. Teacher Lei, you have always taught us that the path of a soul master is to hone one's character and improve oneself. I think that through this challenge, I can better understand the nature of martial souls and tap into my own potential."

Lei Zhentian was silent for a moment, then he sighed deeply, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Lu Yu, I feel your determination. But remember, this road will not be smooth, and you need to put in more effort and sweat than ordinary people. I will do my best to help you, but the final success or failure still depends on you."

Lu Yu nodded heavily, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, Teacher Lei. I will prove with my actions that even without skills and equipment, I can become the strongest soul master."

In the following days, Lu Yu's training became more difficult. He started practicing every morning, from the most basic physical training to the in-depth understanding of the martial soul, striving for perfection in every link. Lei Zhentian also tailored a training plan for him, aiming to enhance the compatibility of his physical strength and martial soul.

"Lu Yu, come again! Your strength is not enough!" Lei Zhentian's voice echoed in the training ground. He held a heavy iron rod and kept swinging it at Lu Yu, and Lu Yu could only rely on his physical strength to resist. Every collision would make Lu Yu's body tremble slightly, but he never had the idea of ​​retreating.

As time went by, Lu Yu's body gradually changed. His originally thin body became strong and powerful, with clear muscle lines, as if every inch of his skin contained explosive power. And his martial soul, under this extreme training, began to show unprecedented changes.

It was a martial spirit that looked ordinary but was full of mystery - an ancient long sword with a faint green light flowing on the sword body, as if it contained endless vitality. Whenever Lu Yu concentrated, the long sword would be closely connected with his will, as if it had become a part of his body.

"Teacher Lei, look!" Lu Yu shouted excitedly. He held the long sword and swung it gently. The sword light was like a dragon, cutting through the air, leaving a clear track. Lei Zhentian looked at this scene, with a flash of surprise and admiration in his eyes: "Very good, Lu Yu, your progress has exceeded my expectations. It seems that your martial spirit has also been greatly improved in this kind of training."

The day of the Soul Master Competition finally arrived. The Tiandou Soul Master Academy was bustling with people. Soul masters from all over the world gathered together, ready to show their strength on this stage. Lu Yu stood in the crowd, standing out. His outfit was simple and plain, without gorgeous equipment and complicated skill runes, only the ancient long sword accompanied him.

"Huh, is that the guy? Want to win the championship without using any skills or equipment? What a joke." A young man dressed in gorgeous clothes and covered in jewels sneered. He was a soul master from an aristocratic family named Li Xuan, and he had always been extremely confident in his own strength.

Hearing this, Lu Yu just glanced at him calmly without saying anything more. True strength cannot be expressed by words, but must be proved by actions.

The competition officially began. Lu Yu relied on his excellent physical strength and the compatibility of his martial spirit to overcome all obstacles and soon entered the finals. His opponent was the young man who had mocked him before - Li Xuan.

The atmosphere in the finals was extremely tense. The audience held their breath, waiting for the start of this peak showdown. Li Xuan looked at Lu Yu, with a flash of disdain in his eyes: "Huh, you think you can beat me?"

Lu Yu smiled slightly, did not answer, but gently clenched the sword in his hand. At this moment, he will use his own strength to respond to all doubts and ridicules.

The battle was about to start, Li Xuan quickly launched an attack, various gorgeous skills and equipment effects emerged one after another, trying to suppress Lu Yu. However, Lu Yu relied on his excellent body skills and tenacious will to resolve the opponent's offensive again and again.

"How is it possible!" Li Xuan looked at Lu Yu in astonishment. He found that his skills and equipment were so powerless in front of Lu Yu. Lu Yu took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. He held a long sword and moved freely on the battlefield like a ghost.

Every time he swung his sword, it was accompanied by a brilliant sword light that seemed to be able to tear through space. Li Xuan gradually felt powerless, and he found that he could not resist Lu Yu's attack. Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Lu Yu's sword pierced Li Xuan's armor and knocked him to the ground.

"The game is over!" The referee's voice rang out on the field, and the audience burst into thunderous applause and cheers. They witnessed this incredible battle, and witnessed how Lu Yu defeated the well-equipped and highly skilled opponent with his physical strength and martial spirit.

Lu Yu stood on the stage, looking at the cheers all around, with an indescribable excitement and pride in his heart. He had done it, and he had proved with his own strength that even without skills and equipment, he could become the strongest spirit master.

"Lu Yu, you did a great job!" Lei Zhentian walked out of the crowd, his face filled with a gratified and proud smile. He walked to Lu Yu and patted him on the shoulder: "You not only won the game, but more importantly, you won the respect and admiration of everyone."

Lu Yu looked at Lei Zhentian, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, Teacher Lei. Without your guidance and help, I would not be able to get to where I am today."

Lei Zhentian smiled, then turned to look at everyone present: "Remember, the path of a soul master is to hone your character and improve yourself. Lu Yu proved this with his actions. No matter where you go in the future, remember that true strength is not built up by equipment and skills, but by your own efforts and sweat."

After the game, Lu Yu came to the lake alone, enjoying the rare tranquility. The breeze blew across the lake, creating ripples and blowing away some of the irritability in his heart.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath of fresh air, and felt the gift of nature. At this moment, a faint fragrance entered his nose, and he suddenly opened his eyes and looked around vigilantly.

Not far away, a black figure stood there quietly, like a lotus in the dark night, exuding a mysterious and charming aura.

Lu Yu was startled, and hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

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The black figure turned slightly, revealing an exquisite face. What a moving face it was, with skin as white as snow and eyebrows as beautiful as paintings, as if she was a fairy walking out of a scroll.

She was wearing a black long dress, the hem of which swayed gently in the breeze, like an elf in the dark night. Her eyes were deep and bright, as if they could see into people's hearts.

"My name is Ye Lingling." Her voice is clear and pleasant, like a mountain stream, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.

Lu Yu was slightly shocked when he heard this. Ye Lingling? He was familiar with this name. As the descendant of the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Spirit, she was also well-known in the spirit master world. It was just that she was said to have only three rings of cultivation, but the temperament and strength of the girl in front of him made him feel that something was wrong.

"Are you Ye Lingling from the Nine-Hearted Begonia?" Lu Yu asked tentatively.

Ye Lingling nodded slightly, her eyes still on the lake, as if admiring the beautiful sight of the sparkling waves.

Lu Yu became more and more curious, and he looked at Ye Lingling carefully, trying to see something from her. However, no matter how he observed, he could not sense the aura of a three-ring spirit master from this girl.

"Are you... really a three-ring soul master?" Lu Yu couldn't help but ask again.

Ye Lingling tilted her head slightly and looked at Lu Yu with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "Yes, is there any problem?"

Lu Yu shook his head and laughed dryly: "No...nothing, just a little curious."

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling curled up a faint smile: "What are you curious about? Are you curious about my strength?"

Lu Yu's heart trembled. This girl was indeed perceptive. He smiled awkwardly and said, "Well... I am a little curious. After all, the Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Spirit is well-known in the spirit master world, and you are the heir of this lineage, so I think your strength should be very strong."

Ye Lingling's eyes softened when she heard this: "In fact, my strength is not that strong. Although the Nine-Hearted Begonia martial spirit is special, its attack power is not strong. The reason why I am famous in the world of soul masters is only because my martial spirit can heal injuries."

Lu Yu couldn't help but sigh when he heard this. No wonder this girl was so calm, it turned out that her martial soul was not good at fighting. However, even so, the ability to heal injuries was enough for this girl to gain a foothold in the world of soul masters.

"I see." Lu Yu nodded and said, "Then why are you here? Are you here to participate in the Soul Master Competition as well?"

Ye Lingling shook her head gently: "No, I just came to take a look. After all, the Soul Master Competition is a major event in the Soul Master world. Being able to witness such a competition with my own eyes is also a rare experience for me."

Hearing this, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel more favorable towards this girl. Although she was not strong, she had a heart that loved the world of soul masters. Such a mentality was becoming increasingly rare in today's materialistic society.

"So what are you going to do next? Continue watching the game?" Lu Yu asked.

Ye Lingling smiled slightly and said, "No, I plan to go back. After all, I'm just a bystander, and I'll get bored if I watch for too long."

Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he heard this. Is such a beautiful girl going to leave like this?