Volume 1 Chapter 58 Post-Competition Storm (Part 1)

  On the way back to the Heavenly Fire Cave, everyone was still basking in joy, with smiles and happiness still radiating from their faces. Along the way, Zi Yang True Person excitedly pulled along his good friend Dan Qing Sword Immortal, looking at Lu Yun who shook his head and sighed, having too many feelings in his heart.

  At this moment, he finally understood why his former eccentric master would rather live alone in a mountain cave than be with too many people. Because when there are more people, there are more things to worry about, and the mood swings become greater, making it even harder to maintain a calm and peaceful mind for cultivation. No wonder that in the mortal world, few people can achieve immortality, while those who live in seclusion in the mountains and forests often attain high levels of spiritual achievement.

  Aoyuki looked at him and said softly, "Are you not quite used to it? For the first time standing at the highest peak of Liu Yuan, do you feel a lot of emotions? Perhaps this needs an adaptation period, and after a long time, you will get used to it."

  Lu Yun looked at Ao Xue, his eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity as he said: "Once you've adapted, it'll be too late to back out. The path to immortality isn't that easy, countless people cultivate the truth, but how many can succeed? Why do those who have truly achieved great heights always love to hide in the mountains and forests? Perhaps when countless people gain honor and status at the same time, apart from possessing profound cultivation, they've already lost their chance at immortality. The path of the immortal is unfathomable, the truth of cultivation has no deadline, the worldly phenomena are boundless, but human hearts are not in harmony."

  Ao Xue looked at Cang Yue beside her, and both of their eyes showed a hint of surprise. At this moment, Lu Yun seemed to have undergone some change, different from before. Looking at Lu Yun, Ao Xue asked in puzzlement: "Why did you win, but instead look so down? Is it that you're hiding too many secrets in your heart, or do you really have the ambition to surpass the heavens?"

  "Perhaps your path to immortality, and the heart you've cultivated for it, are too different from ours. Your starting point is fundamentally beyond what ordinary people can understand, driven by a shocking purpose. Nevertheless, now that you stand at the pinnacle of the Six Institutes, you must face all this, because this is your fate." By his side, Cang Yue looked at him and said softly.

  Looking at the two women's stunning appearance, Lu Yun thought to himself that his path of cultivation and his heart might be different from others. From the beginning, he had never had the intention of becoming an immortal; his starting point was to surpass the nine heavens, not to be controlled by fate, and to reach a state where he could do as he pleased. Becoming an immortal was not what he wanted; he defied heaven and earth, did not believe in the curse of the gods, and wanted everything to change its course because of his presence. He glanced at the two women with a faint smile that was hard to understand, but said nothing.

  Back at the Tianhuo Cave, Lu Yun looked at the excited Yun Feng and calmly smiled: "Alright, it's already passed. You're so excited, which is not beneficial for your future cultivation. Do you understand? Controlling one's emotions is extremely important for cultivators."

  Lin Yunfeng completely ignored Lu Yun's lecture, and laughed excitedly: "Such an exciting thing, how can we not be happy about it? You won this time against Jian Wucheng, not only did you let out a breath for our Yi Garden, but also made our Yi Institute famous throughout the world, shaking the entire Xiu Zhen realm. In ten years' time, the Six Institutes' Martial Arts Conference will be held in our Yi Garden. At that time, won't the disciples of other institutes have to put away their swords and walk on foot when they arrive near Yi Garden, as a sign of respect? If it's like that, our Yi Garden will be proud, and no one will dare look down on us again. Haha, just thinking about it makes me happy!"

  All around, everyone was staring at Yun Feng, the excitement in their hearts, after being calmed down time and time again, would rise up once more. The huge shock, the numerous unexpected events, made the people of Yi Garden feel as if they were in a dream-like state. Everything felt so unreal, so hard to believe.

  "Alright, everyone please take a seat. This victory, to be honest, was unexpected for all of us, so it's only natural that we're excited. Now that the competition is over, let's not forget that there are still many things we need to attend to while we're celebrating. Let's calm down and discuss what we should do next. Cang Yue and Xu Dao, please share your opinions as well. After all, this is the first time Yi Garden has become the champion of the six institutes, and there are many things that we've never experienced before. If we make a fool of ourselves, it wouldn't be good." The laughter in the cave gradually subsided, and everyone calmed down to ponder the meaning behind Xuan Yu's words.

  Jingyue Master was the calmest person among everyone except for Lu Yun. At this moment, she only said: "This victory is too sudden, making us completely unprepared psychologically. So until now, everyone's mind can't accommodate anything else besides joy. However, no matter what, the victory has passed, and next, we need to do the handover ceremony with the Tianjian Institute first. We will announce the honor of being the first among the six institutes to the entire Xianxia world, letting all cultivators know that from this moment on, the leader of the six institutes is our Xishan Easy Garden."

  Beside him, Lin Yunfeng loudly agreed: "Master Shibo is right, we should quickly spread the news to the world and let all the disciples of Yi Garden be joyful at the same time. At the same time, let the entire cultivation world know the prestige of our Yi Garden."

  "Besides these, we also need to get along well with the other four institutes. Only when everyone cooperates harmoniously can the first place of these six institutes be secured. What do you think, Senior Brother?" Looking at Xuan Yu Zhen Ren, Zi Yang Zhen Ren asked excitedly.

  Gently nodding, Xuan Yu Zhen Ren said: "You all make good points, we indeed need to handle these matters immediately. As for the handover ceremony, following past conventions, it should take place on the second day after the competition ends, together with the prize presentation to the winner. We'll go take care of this tomorrow. Now is the most suitable time to invite the leaders of the other four institutes over, to exchange experiences and strengthen ties. Does everyone think this is feasible?" After finishing speaking, his gaze swept across the crowd, finally landing on Lu Yun.