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Chapter 20: Fortune Depleted, Rift Between Master and Disciple:
"Chief Disciple Lin will give you a chance to challenge."
Lin Ang in a blue robe, stood on the peak of the inner sect mountain, looking down at Lu Ming.
At this moment, countless inner sect disciples witnessed the scene. They all looked at Lin Ang with expressions of admiration.
"Chief Disciple Lin Ang... is so kind!"
"He could have ignored Lu Ming, who would naturally be punished for defying the chief disciple!"
"Unexpectedly... Chief Disciple Lin Ang agreed to Lu Ming's unreasonable request!"
"Chief Disciple Lin Ang gives Lu Ming a chance to challenge him, just if Lu Ming can stand before him!"
"Chief Disciple Lin Ang surpasses Lu Ming in every aspect, whether it’s his character, strength, or talent!"
Meanwhile, Qiu Ruohan, in elegant blue robes, stood quietly. Her profile in the sunlight outlined a perfect curve. Her skin looked like congealed jade, and her demeanor was otherworldly. She was stunningly beautiful, though it was unclear what she was thinking.
At this moment, a message appeared before Lin Ang's eyes:
[Fortune. Good impression of the destined female lead: Qiu Ruohan sincerely believes you are a kind person who doesn't easily get angry or bully others, goodwill +10]
Lin Ang smiled faintly.
He didn’t expect that Qiu Ruohan saw him as a kind person. It showed how important first impressions were.
Meanwhile, Lu Ming clenched his fist as he looked up at Lin Ang standing high on the mountain peak.
"Six months ago, I trained in a high-level Yellow-tier body technique in an ancient tomb!"
"Plus, I have the 'Tiger Blood Pill' that my master refined for me, which can temporarily raise my cultivation to the 9th stage Spirit Condensing Realm!"
"Even if I have to use all my trump cards today, I must kill him!"
At this moment, Lu Ming was determined to kill.
From within his necklace, his beautiful master urgently advised, "Xiao Ming, that Lin Ang isn't simple. He can always stay ahead of you because he has a plan. The top priority is..."
Hearing these words, the frustrated Lu Ming retorted angrily, "Master, why do you always speak for that stranger Lin Ang? Do you wish it was Lin Ang who saved you back then?"
His master didn't expect Lu Ming to say such a thing and remained silent for a moment, sighing. She continued, "You cannot act on impulse. Calm down first."
However, Lu Ming was driven by anger, especially after seeing the slight disappointment in Qiu Ruohan's usually serene eyes, became even more frantic.
Next moment, Lu Ming stepped out and directly reached the base of Qingyun Peak, the mountain where the inner sect resided. He looked at Lin Ang on the peak and started climbing the steps!
Yet, as soon as Lu Ming set foot on the steps, a massive pressure, like a tidal wave, rushed down from the peak, making Lu Ming tremble and nearly fall to his knees.
"What a powerful pressure!"
Lu Ming's pupils shrank. He immediately took out a crimson pill, the Tiger Blood Pill, a fourth-grade pill prepared by his master, originally for life-saving purposes.
Now, Lu Ming opened his mouth and swallowed it whole.
Under the pure medicinal power's enhancement, his cultivation soared instantly, reaching the 9th stage Spirit Condensing Realm.
Then, everyone saw that after swallowing the pill, Lu Ming activated a mysterious technique, surrounding himself with a faint red light, which vaguely transformed into a shadow of a Kunpeng, enveloping him.
Yellow-tier high-level technique, Kunpeng Body Technique! It was Lu Ming's ultimate trump card!
"Lu Ming's aura surged suddenly!"
"He must have consumed some cultivation-boosting pill!"
"And that body technique... it seems to be high-level Yellow-tier!"
"No wonder... Lu Ming had hidden such a method!"
"Over the years, he must have gained many opportunities..."
As discussions buzzed around, Lin Ang at the mountain peak shook his head in disappointment.
Was this all Lu Ming had to offer?
To him, crushing Lu Ming was just a matter of lifting a finger.
However, as the destined protagonist, Lu Ming’s fortune hadn’t completely dissipated. He would continuously refresh his fortune, making him a perennial source of gains for Lin Ang.
Seeing Lu Ming using all his cards but still powerless was amusing.
Lin Ang remained unmoved.
Standing at the peak, a tremendous sword intent emanated from his position.
Boom!
The overwhelming pressure from the sword split even the mid-air clouds, spreading far away.
Under this immense sword pressure, Lu Ming was covered in cold sweat, his expression twisted in pain. Despite using all his methods, he couldn’t make a single step.
Thud!
The next moment, under the intense sword pressure, Lu Ming fell to his knees on the steps, unable to move.
Desperate, he shouted, "Master! Help me! Master, transfer all your power to me! Master!!!"
However, no matter how much Lu Ming screamed, his beautiful master didn't respond.
After a while, Lin Ang waved his hand lightly, dissipating the sword pressure. His calm voice echoed, "You don't even have the ability to stand before me. What challenge can you speak of?"
On the side, Qiu Ruohan looked at Lu Ming below with a pity but shook her head slowly.
Lu Ming brought this upon himself. He wasn't on the same level as Lin Ang yet insisted on challenging him.
At this moment, Lu Ming’s fortune message changed dramatically:
...
Name: Lu Ming
Fortune value: 500/1000
Golden Fortune. Destined Protagonist: A protagonist who rises from adversity. Years ago, he was seriously injured and expelled from the inner sect, then awakened his beautiful master in a necklace, gradually ascending to the pinnacle of the fantasy world.
Black Fortune. Estrangement from the Destined Female Lead: Qiu Ruohan's goodwill -20, fortune value -200.
Black Fortune. Unlucky Fate: Degraded from inner sect disciple to core disciple, fortune value -100.
Black Fortune. Rift with Master: His beautiful master in the necklace feels disappointed, creating a rift in their relationship, fortune value -100.
...
"In just a month, half of the child of destiny’s luck has been depleted.
Once his fortune value hits zero, he would lose the protection of the Heavens completely.
"Now he’s still a child of destiny... I'll let him be for a while and see what new fortunes refresh."
Lin Ang pondered, looking at Lu Ming now covered in black fortune. Having joined the inner sect, his next goal was to acquire more fortune.
-To be continued!
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T/N: Thanks for reading!