Forced to become a pure and innocent female pharmacist in order to cultivate immortality.

Lin Aoxue could sense many divine senses wandering around her, observing her.

However, Lin Aoxue didn't say much and instead prepared to go to Bixia Valley to see Ye Liuyun.

But just as she was about to fly towards Caiyun Peak, streaks of light shot out from all directions, blocking Lin Aoxue's path.

There were twelve people in total. Judging from their attire, they were all direct disciples of their respective peaks and promising members of their sects.

Their eyes were filled with fighting spirit as they looked at Lin Aoxue. Clearly, Lin Aoxue's breakthrough to the Dao Palace had aroused their desire to fight.

"Murong Huan, the chief disciple of Yun Sect, nice to meet you, Junior Sister Lin." Murong Huan greeted Lin Aoxue first.

Although they hadn't met Lin Aoxue during this time, they had thoroughly investigated her. Now that they finally saw her emerge from seclusion, they naturally couldn't miss the opportunity.

"Oh, then, senior brothers and sisters, what advice do you have for me?" Lin Aoxue asked calmly.

The higher-ups of the Yun Sect did not step in to stop Murong Huan and the others. They had previously prevented them from disturbing Lin Aoxue because Lin Aoxue had not yet broken through to the Dao Palace, and it was not appropriate. But now, they also wanted to see just how strong Lin Aoxue was after breaking through to the Dao Palace.

“I’ve heard that Junior Sister Lin is a direct disciple of Yun Yun, the master of the Yunxia Sect, and has been seconded to our sect to participate in next year’s Nanling Grand Gathering. Forgive me for speaking frankly, but we are not happy about this. After all, you are an outsider. Isn’t this a veiled way of saying that our generation of disciples is inferior to you?” Ji Chunling also spoke up.

She's straightforward and says what she thinks, disliking beating around the bush.

"Oh! I understand, fellow senior brothers and sisters, so you want to fight me?" Lin Aoxue asked.

"Haha, that's exactly what we mean, Junior Sister Lin. We just want to bargain with you a bit to see if you're worthy of representing our Yun Sect at the Southern Ridge Gathering. I wonder if Junior Sister Lin has the courage to fight on the sect's Dao Discussion Platform," Jiang Yan added.

When challenged, Lin Aoxue couldn't refuse; her personality meant she wouldn't be afraid of fighting.

“Okay, I just broke through to the Dao Palace level, and I don’t know how much combat power I can unleash when I go all out.” Lin Aoxue agreed with their suggestion.

After everyone heard that Lin Aoxue was willing to accept the challenge, Fang Mingyu's voice echoed throughout the world.

"Since you all wish to spar, then the sect will grant you this opportunity and open the Dao Discussion Platform."

Murong Huan and the others laughed, and then took Lin Aoxue to a mountain peak in the Yun Sect.

This mountain peak has a completely flat summit. It was specially carved out by the Yun Sect to serve as a place for disciples to spar and compete. It covers a large area and is protected by an array.

Upon hearing that the powerful disciples of the Yun Sect were going to challenge the newly arrived personal disciple Lin Aoxue, the disciples all rushed to the Dao Discussion Platform, eager for a truly spectacular battle.

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As for Ye Liuyun, she continued searching for the Blue-Armored Sand Crab after the strange phenomena disappeared, because she was not worried about whether Lin Aoxue could break through to the Dao Palace.

Ye Liuyun slowly searched around the edge of the island. This thing was very rare and required a certain amount of luck; otherwise, he would have to dive underwater to find it.

Looking at Lin Aoxue's side, she landed on the Dao Discussion Platform with the top disciples of the Cloud Sect.

The view here is expansive, like a arena floating in the clouds, so there's no need to worry about making too much noise if you go all out.

"Which of you senior brothers and sisters would like to go first?" Lin Aoxue asked.

Murong Huan and the others thought about it. Although they were all at the peak of the Dao Palace realm, after investigating Lin Aoxue's deeds, they discovered that Lin Aoxue had the combat power to challenge opponents of higher levels.

Being able to fight against Dao Palace cultivators several realms above them when they were at the Spirit Pattern Realm was already an incredible feat for them.

"Fellow senior brothers and sisters, I am the weakest, let me do it." Han Yao, the senior sister of Caiyun Peak, stepped forward. Among all the direct disciples and sect seeds, Han Yao was indeed the weakest, and one of the direct disciples who did not obtain the status of sect seed.

No one had any objections.

When Lin Aoxue saw that the other party was the senior sister of the mountain where Ye Liuyun was located, she hesitated slightly.

"Fellow senior brothers and sisters, are we fighting within the same realm, or are we fighting across realms? I think it's necessary to clarify this," Lin Aoxue reminded everyone.

This remark prompted them to exchange a few words. Indeed, if they, with their peak Dao Palace cultivation, were to fight Lin Aoxue, who had just entered the Dao Palace, even if they won, it would be an unfair victory, as it would be bullying the weak.

Besides, such an unequal power level makes this battle completely unfair. With so many people watching, this is a matter of face for them. They came to challenge Lin Aoxue to prove themselves, not to embarrass themselves.

“Alright, then we’ll fight you at the same cultivation level.” Murong Huan agreed.

Lin Aoxue nodded.

"Alright then, how should I address this senior sister? If possible, please voluntarily seal your cultivation to the first level of the Dao Palace." Lin Aoxue said to Han Yao.

Han Yao wasted no time. She made a hand seal and tapped her body a few times. Then her aura began to decline, and soon it dropped to the first level of the Dao Palace.

"Han Yao, the eldest disciple of Caiyun Peak, requests guidance from my junior sister," Han Yao said calmly.

Lin Aoxue waved her hand and drew her sword. The others also withdrew from the battlefield immediately. After they left, the battlefield was immediately enveloped by an array. Even cultivators from the Four Extremes Secret Realm could not break through this array's defense.

"Junior Sister Lin, I won't stand on ceremony."

"Azure waters surge to the heavens." Han Yao made the first move, waving the rosy robe wrapped around her hands, and a surge of blue magic power, like a tidal wave, swept towards Lin Aoxue.

The attack range is vast, and it comes in waves, powerful enough to instantly kill ordinary Dao Palace cultivators, because the techniques they cultivate as direct disciples are far more powerful than those of ordinary Dao Palace cultivators.

Han Yao floated on the waves like a fairy in the water, dancing gracefully.

The techniques of Caiyun Peak do indeed have a dance-like feel to them, otherwise they wouldn't use the Xiapei (a type of shawl) as their main weapon.

Lin Aoxue looked at the surging water and a sharp, cold light flashed in her eyes.

"One sword overturns the sea of ​​clouds." Lin Aoxue used a technique from the Cloud Sect.

Lin Aoxue swung her sword upwards at the waves before her, unleashing a dense fog that shifted and changed like clouds, blocking Han Yao's attack.

"This? This is the Wind and Cloud Overturning Sea Technique of the main peak? She actually comprehended the strongest technique of the Cloud Sect in such a short time?" The people around were stunned by Lin Aoxue's sword strike.

The two entered a phase of magical confrontation, but judging from their expressions, Han Yao was clearly under more pressure.

"So powerful. You can make me feel this much pressure as soon as you enter the Dao Palace?" Han Yao's expression was very unpleasant.

She had to change her tactics; she couldn't keep stalling.

"Rapid Sky Burial." Han Yao waved her hands, and her ceremonial robes swept up a large amount of flowing water, which transformed into countless aquatic creatures that leaped out of the waves and attacked Lin Aoxue from above.

Lin Aoxue paused, looking at the water attacking from all sides. Since it was two waves of attacks, Lin Aoxue couldn't free her hands and could only let the creatures conjured by the water magic drown her.

Soon, the water flowed like a whirlpool, trapping Lin Aoxue inside.

Lin Aoxue immediately tried to cut through the surrounding water, but unfortunately, although the sword light made a cut, it healed immediately after it entered the water.

Han Yao also arrived, appearing above Lin Aoxue's head.

"Junior Sister Ye, you're too kind." Han Yao felt she had already won, because she was quite confident in her move.

Lin Aoxue glanced at the thick water barriers around her and was secretly amazed. The top disciples of the Cloud Sect were indeed extraordinary Dao Palace cultivators.

Their cultivation techniques and combat power are at least one or two times stronger than those of ordinary Dao Palace cultivators.

"Hehe, Senior Sister Han, you're speaking too soon." A terrifying wind suddenly erupted from Lin Aoxue's body, and the storm, like a tornado, swept up the surrounding water.

Han Yao's expression changed, and she quickly retreated to prevent herself from being swept away by the water.

"The wind sweeps away the clouds."

"One sword opens the gate to heaven." Lin Aoxue first used her wind magic to sweep away the opponent's water magic, and then used the strongest move she had mastered so far, which she had learned in the Cloud Sect.

With this sword strike, the sword light was like a rainbow, instantly splitting the water flow in two. Not only that, the sword light released by Lin Aoxue quickly extended, transforming into a sword light tens of meters long, and slashed down towards Han Yao above.

"Not good? Han Yao couldn't dodge in time and quickly gathered her strength to defend herself."

However, as a water-attribute cultivator, it was very difficult for her to withstand the opponent's powerful attacks.

Han Yao gripped the sword light tightly, preventing it from falling, while Lin Aoxue forced her down from the sky to the ground.

This scene shocked everyone watching outside, because it was a complete reversal of fortunes.

"This? She actually turned the tables and suppressed Senior Sister Han?" the Yun Sect disciples around exclaimed in surprise.

Murong Huan and the others could also see that Han Yao was struggling, and her body was about to be pressed down to her knees by the sword light.

However, just when Han Yao couldn't hold on any longer, Lin Aoxue suddenly stopped her attack, the sword light dissipated, and the pressure on Han Yao disappeared.

"Senior Sister Han, that's enough. After all, it's just a friendly spar, let's stop here," Lin Aoxue said with a smile.

Han Yao was stunned for a moment, then looked at her palm. She knew very well that if Lin Aoxue hadn't stopped her move, she would have been defeated without a doubt.

"Sigh! It seems the sect made a good choice in selecting you. I've lost." Han Yao sighed softly, then turned and walked out of the battlefield.

She had to admit that she couldn't beat Lin Aoxue at the same cultivation level.

Murong Huan and the others could also see that Han Yao was not holding back, because if it were them, it would be very difficult to break free if they were trapped by Han Yao's methods.

However, Lin Aoxue actually managed to forcibly take away Han Yao's water magic power using her wind magic power, which shows that there is a difference in the strength of their magic power.

The difference in magical power is related to various factors such as cultivation techniques, cultivation realm, and the purity of spiritual roots.

The fact that her water power couldn't suppress Lin Aoxue's wind power already explained the problem.

Seeing Han Yao leave, Lin Aoxue took a deep breath.

"Alright, are there any other senior brothers or sisters who would like to offer some guidance?" Lin Aoxue asked again after adjusting her state of mind.

Since we're going to fight, we should definitely take this opportunity to deal with them all to avoid them causing trouble later.

They discussed it again and decided to send a formidable person this time. She was a female cultivator with an unparalleled beauty, and in terms of appearance, she might be comparable to Ye Liuyun.

The woman looked very quiet and elegant, like a fairy from the moon palace, and she was holding a purple guqin in her hands.

The visitor was Tantai Mingyue, the eldest disciple of Ziyun Peak.

That is, Tantai Haoyue, who transformed from a man into a woman and became the most beautiful woman in the Yun Sect.

"Wow, look! Senior Sister Tantai is on stage! She's so beautiful!" The crowd outside the arena erupted in cheers as soon as Tantai Mingyue appeared.

Both male and female disciples were cheering for Tantai Mingyue; this woman's popularity in the Yun Sect was unparalleled.

But when Tantai Mingyue heard the cheers from outside the stadium, she blushed and became shy, keeping her head down and not daring to look at them.

Chapter 275 Unparalleled Beauty

It seems that Tantai Mingyue's popularity among the sect's disciples is not entirely due to her beauty. Perhaps when she was a man, she was a gentle and mild-mannered male cultivator.

Furthermore, the person holding the guqin in her arms must be a master of music theory. Most practitioners of music theory are gentle and calm, because music is a way to cultivate one's mind and character.

There are virtually no people with volatile and impulsive personalities who would practice music.

As Lin Aoxue watched Tantai Mingyue step onto the stage, she couldn't help but stroke her chin and sized her up. There was no way around it; Tantai Mingyue did indeed possess an attractive charm, the kind that appealed to both men and women.

"Purple Cloud Peak, Tantai Mingyue, I wish to ask my junior sister for guidance." Tantai Mingyue greeted her with a gentle and shy expression.

Lin Aoxue nodded slightly, quite surprised. To be honest, there weren't many women in this world who could amaze her.

"What a beautiful face! It's comparable to my Liuyun's when she's putting on an act. She's like a fragrant lavender, delicate and elegant." Lin Aoxue thought to herself, giving Tantai Mingyue a high evaluation.

She didn't know much about the disciples of the various peaks, nor had she ever interacted with them. In addition, the person in front of her didn't seem to have any male flaws, so Lin Aoxue's first reaction was to directly assume that she was a woman.

"Alright, then I wonder how Senior Sister Tantai plans to compete?" Lin Aoxue asked with a smile.

Tantai Mingyue had just seen Lin Aoxue's scrutinizing gaze. For some reason, she felt very nervous being looked at by Lin Aoxue.

She glanced at the purple jade zither in her arms, then answered weakly.

"Well, Junior Sister Lin, I specialize in music theory and don't know anything else, so I won't waste everyone's time. I'll play a piece, and if you can break my music theory within four minutes, I'll consider it a loss. If you can't last four minutes, I'll also consider it a loss."

The Musical Technique is a rare and unique technique among all techniques. It belongs to the category of sound wave attack techniques, which target the soul, but it is different from other secret techniques for attacking the soul.

Moreover, the power to generate sound waves relies on magical power, not the power of the soul; it can only be considered a method that interferes with the consciousness of the soul.

"No problem, let's begin if you're willing." Lin Aoxue was also seeing the music method for the first time, and a look of great interest appeared on her face.

The people around cheered and encouraged them once again when they heard that the battle was about to begin.

"Go, Senior Sister Tantai!"

Looking at the many enthusiastic fans of Tantai Mingyue around her, Lin Aoxue was somewhat puzzled. She glanced at these people and realized that the cultivators who liked Tantai Mingyue were not divided into men and women.

"This guy is so popular in the Cloud Sect, he's like a big star," Lin Aoxue exclaimed.

Looking at the frenzied cheers of so many disciples around her, Tantai Mingyue felt both shy and helpless. Since she became a woman, she felt that her popularity in the sect had not decreased but increased.

The most terrifying thing is that even male monks have begun to take an interest in her.

In other words, when he was a man, he was already the male god in the hearts of many female disciples, and after he became a woman, he attracted a group of male disciples.

Don't say she's a man who turned out to be a woman. Over time, men will gradually forget about her previous gender because of her appearance, which is quite normal.

Murong Huan and the others had already taken out something resembling earplugs and inserted it into their ears, clearly having witnessed Tantai Mingyue's methods.

"Junior Sister Lin, you'd better be ready for my piece, 'The Bright Moon Over the Vast Sea,' as I begin." Tantai Mingyue's body floated up without wind, then she sat cross-legged in the air, placing the guqin on her knees.

Lin Aoxue nodded seriously. She would never let her guard down against any opponent.

Seeing that Lin Aoxue was ready, Tantai Mingyue took a deep breath, placed her hands on the guqin, slowly closed her eyes, and began to pluck the strings, as the first note rang out.

The sound of rolling waves inexplicably echoed in the minds of everyone present. The sound was not harsh; on the contrary, it gave them a strange sense of peace.