With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Just as Lu Xueqi was about to leave, she casually swept her gaze across the surrounding area.

To her surprise, she spotted Zhang Xiaofan in the crowd.

At that moment, Zhang Xiaofan was mingling among the onlookers, his eyes fixed intently on her.

Sensing Lu Xueqi's gaze, Zhang Xiaofan hurriedly lowered his head.

Seeing this reaction, Lu Xueqi slightly furrowed her brows.

She remembered that, in the original work, Zhang Xiaofan didn't behave this way at this point in time.

However, she didn’t dwell on it. She merely attributed the change to her own transmigration and the influence of the other two transmigrators.

Then, she quickly followed her master and departed.

At this moment, Zeng Shushu, who stood beside Zhang Xiaofan, exclaimed excitedly.

“Xiaofan, didn’t I tell you? Senior Sister Lu is not only incredibly powerful but also a peerless beauty! This time, she sent that Chaoyang Peak disciple at the Fourth Level of Jade Purity Realm flying off the platform with a single strike!”

Zhang Xiaofan nodded in agreement and sighed.

“Senior Sister Lu is indeed formidable.”

Hearing Zhang Xiaofan agree, Zeng Shushu grew even more spirited.

“Xiaofan, how about giving me your Three-Eyed Demon Ape? I’ll trade you something nice for it.”

Then he launched into a spirited spiel about the rare and exotic beasts he had collected.

But Zhang Xiaofan rejected every offer.

In this life, after his rebirth, Zhang Xiaofan still had a favorable impression of Zeng Shushu.

After all, in his previous life, the two had a good relationship.

He knew Zeng Shushu well. Although prone to mischief, he could be relied upon in critical moments.

But no matter the lifetime, Zeng Shushu always had his eye on the Three-Eyed Demon Ape, which left Zhang Xiaofan feeling a bit helpless.

Seeing that even his prized beasts couldn’t sway him, Zeng Shushu seemed to make a firm decision. He pulled Zhang Xiaofan into a secluded corner.

Then he took a book from his robes and stuffed it into Zhang Xiaofan’s hands.

“Junior Brother Xiaofan, if nothing else works for you, surely this rare manuscript will!”

The moment Zhang Xiaofan saw the title of the book, his face went completely black, then turned slightly red.

He remembered that in his past life, after failing to trade for the ape, Zeng Shushu had also brought out this very manuscript.

After a brief glance, Zhang Xiaofan blushed and pushed the book back.

“Senior Brother Zeng, there’s no need. Xiao Hui is my companion — I won’t trade him.”

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan’s resolute attitude, Zeng Shushu could only sigh in resignation.

“Alright then. But Xiaofan, if you change your mind, just come find me.”

Zhang Xiaofan gave a small nod.

After that, his thoughts inevitably drifted back to Lu Xueqi.

But the more he reminisced, the more he sensed something was off.

This life differed slightly from the last.

In his past life, when Zeng Shushu dragged him to watch the competition, Lu Xueqi’s opponent had been Fang Chao of Longshou Peak.

But this time, it was Lin Bufan from Chaoyang Peak.

Though full of doubt, Zhang Xiaofan didn’t dwell on it for long. He quickly pushed the thought aside. He was never the type to overanalyze.

Lu Xueqi returned to her room with Master Shuiyue.

Master Shuiyue beamed with pride.

“Xueqi, you really made me proud today!

Did you see the looks on the faces of Shang Zhengliang from Chaoyang Peak and Cang Song from Tongtian Peak when they found out you’d broken through to the Upper Purity Realm?

Especially Cang Song! He was so smug when he arrived, but the moment you revealed your strength, his face turned pitch-black. I couldn’t stop laughing inside!”

Lu Xueqi nodded calmly.

She understood why Cang Song reacted that way.

From his perspective, without Xiao Yicai participating in this Seven Peaks Tournament, Qi Hao from Longshou Peak was a sure bet for the championship.

But her sudden emergence, and the fact that she displayed strength at the Upper Purity Realm, changed everything.

Cang Song must have realized that Longshou Peak’s victory was no longer certain. Naturally, his expression turned sour.

At that moment, far away from the Qingyun Sect, on the distant Kong Sang Mountain...

A figure cloaked in monk robes appeared abruptly from the void, without the slightest warning.

The newcomer glanced around Kong Sang Mountain, nodding in satisfaction.

He looked toward the pitch-black cave opening in the mountain, then waved his right hand. A speck of light flew into the depths of Kong Sang Mountain.

Muttering under his breath, he said,

“The seed has been planted. Now we wait for the harvest.”

As his words fell, spatial ripples once again surged around him, and in the blink of an eye, he vanished without a trace.

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After Lu Xueqi completed her round of 32 match that day, the tournament had not yet ended.

Since half the participants had been eliminated, the round of 16 was scheduled to take place that very afternoon.

When Lu Xueqi checked the updated match schedule, she was slightly surprised to find that her next opponent in the round of 16 was none other than Chang Jian from Tongtian Peak.

This outcome left her a bit puzzled.

According to the original storyline, she should have been facing Fang Chao of Longshou Peak, while Chang Jian was supposed to go up against Song Daren of Dazhu Peak.

Why had the match-ups changed so drastically?

Nonetheless, she didn’t dwell on it.

With her current strength, regardless of who her opponent was, winning first place in the Seven Peaks Tournament would be a mere formality.

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At the same time, when Chang Jian of Tongtian Peak learned that his next opponent was Lu Xueqi, he felt as if the sky had fallen.

This time, due to the absence of their top disciple Xiao Yicai, he, Chang Jian, was the sole representative of Tongtian Peak left in the top 16. Yet fate had dealt him this cruel hand. He was to face Lu Xueqi directly.

Earlier, he had heard from his master, Master Daoxuan, that Lu Xueqi had already broken through to the Upper Purity Realm.

He knew in his heart that his journey in the Seven Peaks Tournament would likely end here. Making it to the top 16 would probably be the best he could do.

After all, his cultivation was only at the Fifth Level of the Jade Purity Realm. Compared to Lu Xueqi, who had reached the Upper Purity Realm, the gap was enormous. There was simply no chance of victory.

Still, as one of the few remaining participants from Tongtian Peak, he would not back down.

Tongtian Peak was the main line of the Qingyun Sect under the Sect Leader himself. No matter what, he had to display the dignity and momentum of his peak on the battlefield.

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Soon, the afternoon arrived.

This time, Wen Min and Lu Xueqi would be competing simultaneously.

As a result, the disciples of Xiaozhu Peak split into two groups — one to watch Wen Min’s match, and the other to support Lu Xueqi.

Master Shuiyue did not accompany Lu Xueqi this time.

She was well aware that with Lu Xueqi’s strength, there was no need for concern — victory was guaranteed.

But Wen Min's situation, on the other hand, left her uneasy.

Although Wen Min had reached the Fifth Level of the Jade Purity Realm and was considered fairly strong within Qingyun Sect, there were still many disciples stronger than her.

Moreover, Wen Min’s opponent this time was Lin Jingyu from Longshou Peak.

Master Shuiyue had looked into Lin Jingyu beforehand. Although he had only joined the sect recently, his cultivation was terrifying. At least at the Seventh Level of the Jade Purity Realm or higher.

Given that, Wen Min’s chances against him were slim to none. It was likely her journey in the Seven Peaks Tournament would end here.