Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 272: A Certain Immortal: I Already Told You That I Was Renowned for My Combat Prowess

“Of course, it’s against those of a different level!”

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“That’s right, they’re a level different. I defeated a Golden Core cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage—isn’t that a different level?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy said matter-of-factly, not understanding why Lu Yang was so taken aback.

Didn’t I already say that I was renowned for my beauty and combat prowess before I became an immortal?

Since I was known for my combat power, isn’t fighting above my level common, just like the meals you eat at home all the time?

Lu Yang, “...”

He couldn’t be blamed for not realizing this. The Everlasting Immortal Fairy had simply never given him any reliable advice, and she often took pride in bullying lower-level cultivators.

All this time, Lu Yang had treated the Everlasting Immortal Fairy as a tape player of questionable ancient history, rarely paying attention to her recommendations for cultivation.

If I’m going to listen to the Everlasting Immortal Fairy talk about how to cultivate, I might as well ask Big Senior Sister. Though I may not get an answer from Big Senior Sister even if I consult her.

Lu Yang’s impression of the Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s cultivation methods only screamed one word—unreliable.

His impression of Yun Zhi’s cultivation method could be described by another word—absurd.

Neither was of any reference value.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy continued, “Back when I was at the Advanced Foundation Establishment Stage, I already displayed extraordinary talent, defeating all opponents at the same stage. Regardless of whether they were holy sons and holy maidens of some great sects, people blessed by the heavens, or individuals with physiques of the Great Dao, they were not my match. My talent aroused the envy of the world.

“The guardians of those prodigies believed I would become a huge menace in the future and wanted to eliminate me. But these prominent figures were worried that bullying someone weaker would tarnish their reputation, so they dispatched many Advanced Foundation Establishment cultivators, instructing them to break through to the Golden Core Stage mid-battle. That way, if I lost, no one could castigate them.

“Heh, did those bunch of fellows really think they could defeat me? So what if they broke through to the Golden Core Stage? They were all trash. Not a single one could fight!

“I kept triumphing over them and honed my strength with every battle, building an unbeatable aura and forming my golden core!

“Since my golden core is unprecedented and I am unbeatable, it’s only natural to name this golden core the Unbeatable Golden Core.

“Alright, I’ve used up most of this body’s power. I’ll leave the rest to you. Later, I’ll teach you how to use the Unbeatable Golden Core.” She ended with a yawn.

The drawback of the clone was that it couldn’t replenish spirit energy like the main body. Once the energy was depleted, it was gone for good.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy stretched lazily. After the clone body returned to the earth, her soul retreated to the mental space.

After working hard for so long, I deserve a nap as a reward.

The Herding Sky Grass had remained silent this entire time. If it were in human form, its back would have been soaked in cold sweat. Although Lu Yang had been talking to his clone, the Herding Sky Grass could sense Lu Yang's spiritual consciousness locked onto it throughout this period. The slightest movement, and Lu Yang would have sliced it apart with his sword.

“Quick, quick, stop...” Before the Herding Sky Grass could finish speaking, it saw Lu Yang morph into a bolt of lightning, and the demon beasts shielding the Herding Sky Grass were all sent flying. In the blink of an eye, Lu Yang appeared before the Herding Sky Grass.

“Who were you trying to stop?” Lu Yang bent down and gripped the Herding Sky Grass, his voice icy.

After advancing to the Golden Core Stage, not only had his strength increased significantly, but his speed as well.

Lu Yang didn’t give the Herding Sky Grass a chance to defend itself, uprooting it completely.

As the Herding Sky Grass’ roots were sprawled beneath the entire swamp, when Lu Yang plucked all of its roots out, he found them entwined with numerous skeletons, both demon beasts and humans, all of which had been its nutrients.

Lu Yang’s gaze grew more frigid as he removed the skeletons one by one. He tore off the roots and nonchalantly discarded them.

He took the Herding Sky Grass and left the swamp. Upon noticing a demon beast fighting a human cultivator, he casually struck, killing the beast. Then, he asked the cultivator where they were.

The cultivator was flabbergasted to witness Lu Yang killing a Basic Golden Core demon beast with a single strike. He didn’t dare to hide anything and respectfully informed him of their location.

Lu Yang calculated carefully. We are about 600 li away from the Demon Suppression Pass, not too far.

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By the time Lu Yang rushed back to the Demon Suppression Pass, he saw Meng Jingzhou and the other two waiting anxiously at the city gate. Standing next to them was a delicate-looking, handsome young man. He looked a few years younger than Lu Yang.

“Where did the Herding Sky Grass take Senior Brother Lu?” Tao Yaoye was burning with concern. They had called for reinforcements to help search for Lu Yang, only to find a massive crater where the swamp had once been.

“Don’t worry. Lu Yang has an ultimate trump card. Nothing will happen to him,” Meng Jingzhou declared confidently.

That said, he was still on edge. If Lu Yang had summoned Big Senior Sister to deal with the Herding Sky Grass, he should have returned by now. If he hadn’t summoned her, how else could he have resolved the problem?

“I’m back.” Lu Yang’s cheerful voice rang out, lifting everyone’s spirits.

“Lu Yang!”

“Senior Brother Lu!”

“Brother Lu!”

Lu Yang was clad in pristine white robes, with his precious sword and jade pendant at his waist and the defeated Herding Sky Grass in his hand. He looked like a dashing young master from a painting.

“You dealt with the Herding Sky Grass yourself? How did you do it?” Meng Jingzhou noticed the Herding Sky Grass in Lu Yang’s hand.

“Who do you think I am? It’s nothing but a Herding Sky Grass. I could pluck it out with ease.”

“He has formed his golden core,” the delicate-looking young man suddenly commented, astonishment filling his heart. He had heard of the Herding Sky Grass’ peculiarities. He's just advanced to the Basic Golden Core Stage, and he could already get rid of the Herding Sky Grass—that’s not something I could have done.

“You’re at the Golden Core Stage now?” Meng Jingzhou thought he would be the first to form his golden core, but Lu Yang had beaten him to it.

“This person is...”

“Let me introduce you to him. This is the garrison commander of the Demon Suppression Pass, Zeng Tairan. The moment we returned to the Demon Suppression Pass, I asked Lord Zeng to rescue you.”

“Greetings, Lord Zeng.”

Zeng Tairan waved his hand. “Your future achievements will surely surpass mine. No need to stand on formality.”

“It was a blessing in disguise for Brother Lu. He successfully formed his golden core, and he is the first in our cohort to do so. We should go back and celebrate,” Man Gu proposed.

Lu Yang shook his head. “No rush. There’s still a loose end to tie up. Garrison Commander Zeng, may I ask how many cultivators at the Void Refinement Stage and above are stationed at the Demon Suppression Pass?”