Is Senior Brother Zhong Really a Straight Man

Time passed quickly.

In the blink of an eye, half a month had gone by.

The once - every - four - year martial arts exchange event was held at the Lingxiao Sect as scheduled.

Early in the morning, Lu Ze was personally taken by Zhong Yi to the Yunling Hall on Leigong Peak to wait for the arrival of disciples from other sects.

"Senior Brother Zhong, have you ever participated in this martial arts exchange event?"

Since there was still some time before the event started, Lu Ze struck up a conversation with Zhong Yi.

"Of course. Every true - inheritance disciple has participated."

When talking about the past, Zhong Yi became extremely excited and began to recount his glorious past.

He boasted about how he had been able to make the laws follow his words and debated with numerous opponents by the Jinchi Pond.

He also claimed that he had broken a formation with a single sword on the top of Qingshan Peak, causing the defeat of two sects.

"Senior Brother, it was Junior Sister Li who repelled the joint attack of two sects with a single sword..."

Mu Yawen beside him reminded him in a low voice.

"Cough, cough. I got a bit too excited and mixed things up..."

Zhong Yi blushed.

"And, about your so - called debate, you didn't win in the end. It was me who carried you out."

Mu Yawen added another blow.

"..." Zhong Yi glared at him. "I can handle things here by myself. Why don't you go back and practice?"

"So, did your group win or lose in that event?"

Lu Ze asked curiously.

"We lost." Zhong Yi pouted. "We came in third place."

"Oh? Are the other sects that strong?"

Lu Ze was a little surprised.

Judging from the demonic path value, Zhong Yi's cultivation was definitely among the higher - level true - inheritance disciples.

In terms of combat performance, Li Moran was definitely one of the most talented ones.

Although Senior Brother Mu was a bit simple - minded, he was absolutely reliable in battle. Lu Ze had also heard of the fame of his Indestructible Vajra Body.

Could it be that even the combination of these three could only get third place?

It seemed that the world of cultivation was indeed full of hidden talents.

"It's not that they are strong... They are just too sneaky!"

Zhong Yi said angrily.

"Junior Sister Li's talent in swordsmanship is unparalleled in history. The Wuji Sword Sect didn't want to lose face, so they would rather come in last than let us take the first place!"

"The Qingshan Sect and the Wuji Sword Sect joined forces to encircle and suppress us, while the Tianxuan Sect just watched from the sidelines... It was quite difficult for us to get the third place."

After saying that, he sighed and patted Lu Ze on the shoulder.

"Junior Brother Lu, don't care too much about these vain glories. Just take this as an opportunity to gain experience and broaden your horizons!"

Zhong Yi had seen Lu Ze's cultivation aptitude and realm.

Although Lu Ze had suddenly broken through from the Qi - refining stage to the Foundation - building stage within a few days, which was extraordinary, compared with the true - inheritance disciples with heaven - defying talents, it was nothing.

He was just afraid that Lu Ze would be hit by the presence of so many geniuses and damage his Dao heart, so he comforted him like this.

Unexpectedly,

the young man gave a calm smile and imitated Zhong Yi by patting his shoulder.

"It's okay. I'll help you get back the first place you lost."

Zhong Yi was stunned for a moment.

Then he laughed heartily. "If that's really the case, I'll have to thank you, Junior Brother! Haha!"

He didn't take Lu Ze's words seriously.

But he also thought that Lu Ze's state of mind was really commendable.

Soon, the outside became noisy.

The elders and disciples of other sects had arrived.

Zhong Yi pulled Lu Ze along and began to introduce them to him one by one.

"The ones in the lead are from the Qingshan Sect. You should have heard of the title of the number - one ancient sect, right? Although it has a resounding reputation, there haven't been any outstanding talents in recent years. In my opinion, it's the most mediocre one."

"I heard that they had a true - inheritance disciple with a single top - grade fire spiritual root the year before last. He has good talent but is extremely domineering. You have to be careful if you meet him."

"These are from the Wuji Sword Sect. They are famous for their swordsmanship in the world. They are probably the most difficult to deal with in one - on - one battles."

"The true - inheritance disciples of the Wuji Sword Sect regard us as their mortal enemies. You'll probably be implicated. Be careful that they play dirty tricks again."

"The group with the fewest people is from the Tianxuan Sect. It is the sect with the longest history and is well - versed in divination. It is said that there are many secrets of heaven hidden in the sect. Even when recruiting disciples, they rely on a secret treasure of the sect to deduce the list. It's the most mysterious one."

...

The more Lu Ze listened, the more he felt that this world was like a fantasy.

The Qingshan Sect was domineering, the Wuji Sword Sect played dirty tricks, and the Tianxuan Sect was good at scheming...

Who on earth was the demonic path?

"What about the group in the middle? Why don't you introduce them, Senior Brother?"

Lu Ze asked curiously.

"Those are all female cultivators. It's obvious that they are from the Yunxian Palace. There's nothing much to say about them."

When talking about the Yunxian Palace, Zhong Yi frowned immediately.

Just then, the leading female cultivator of the Yunxian Palace's disciple team suddenly cast a glance over.

The moment she saw Zhong Yi, she quickly averted her eyes.

Lu Ze immediately thought that there was something going on between them.

"It seems that Senior Brother has a story with the Yunxian Palace?"

Lu Ze said with a smile.

"Story? More like a ghost story!"

Zhong Yi looked as if he had seen a ghost.

"The female cultivators in the Yunxian Palace are all tough nuts to crack, and they really hate men."

"Oh? Really?"

Lu Ze raised his eyebrows. He thought to himself, could it be that there was also a so - called "feminist movement" in the world of cultivation?

"See the leading woman of the Yunxian Palace? She is a true - inheritance disciple of the Yunxian Palace. I don't know what I did wrong, but she just hates me for no reason!"

After hearing Zhong Yi's words, Lu Ze was a bit confused.

Judging from the look in that true - inheritance disciple's eyes when she looked at Zhong Yi...

There must be something going on. It was hard to believe that she really hated Zhong Yi.

"Senior Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Lu Ze's gossipy nature was aroused, and he quickly asked.

"During an adventure outside, I had a chance encounter with her and even saved her life."

"As a result, instead of being grateful, she said things like 'I hate you the most. You stinky man'."

"Tell me, isn't that a sign of hating men?"

Zhong Yi was very depressed.

"..."

Lu Ze beside him was stunned.

He thought that if Zhong Yi had watched some anime, he probably wouldn't have had these thoughts.

The concept of "tsundere" hadn't become popular at all...

It seemed that his game - making plan was imperative. He could also help save his straight - laced senior brother.

...

The elders and disciples of each sect quickly took their positions.

After Zhong Yi led Lu Ze to the waiting area for the Lingxiao Sect's disciples, he hurriedly went to stand behind Zhao Wendao like a hanger - on.

"Junior Brother Lu!? You've also been selected as a representative?"

A disciple next to him was both surprised and delighted when he saw Lu Ze coming.

Lu Ze took a closer look.

It was Xiao Hongzhi, an inner - sect disciple who had been obsessed with "Escape from the Demon Cult" before.

The author of that embarrassing diary.

"Yes, Elder Zhao asked me to come."

Lu Ze nodded politely.

With Lu Ze's appearance, the area for the Lingxiao Sect's disciple representatives instantly became lively.

He was a big celebrity recently. Almost everyone in the sect had played "Spirit Plants vs. Zombies" and "Escape from the Demon Cult".

"What are you doing here as a Foundation - building cultivator? Are you here to drag us down?"

The leading disciple looked at him fiercely and spoke in a very unfriendly tone.

Lu Ze thought carefully and was sure that he had never seen this person before. He was very confused.

Judging from the other person's clothes, he was a true - inheritance disciple.

"If Senior Brother thinks it's inappropriate, you can definitely raise an objection to Elder Zhao. I'd be more than happy."

Lu Ze retorted.

"Junior Brother Lu, forget it... He is a new true - inheritance disciple taken in by Elder Ding. It's normal for him to have some opinions about you."

Xiao Hongzhi sent a divine sense transmission and explained in a low voice.

"So that's how it is."

Lu Ze suddenly understood and thought that it was really a narrow path for enemies.

"By the way, Junior Brother Lu, do you know? I heard that after Elder Ding went to the Reflection Valley because of you, the Grand Elder seems to intend to let a disciple take on the important task of creating the secret realm."

Xiao Hongzhi came to him to gossip.

Lu Ze was slightly stunned and didn't know whether he should say anything for a moment. In fact, that disciple was himself.

"Let a disciple do it? How is that possible!"

Zhang Shifei scoffed after hearing this.

"What level Elder Ding is! How can a disciple compare with him? It must be one of the elders who will do it."

"However, if it is really to be done by a disciple..."

"Then, as the one who has received Elder Ding's true inheritance, I will surely take on this responsibility without hesitation!"

Zhang Shifei became more and more excited as he spoke.

The matter of "letting a disciple do it" didn't seem to be groundless. He had heard about it for a long time.

If that was really the case,

Among all the people on Linxian Peak who were proficient in the way of formations, besides himself, the true - inherited disciple, who else could be entrusted with the important task of designing the secret realm?