With Heaven-Defying Talent, I Actually Became Lu Xueqi

Inside the chat group—

Huang Rong: “Sister Xueqi is amazing, another easy victory!”

Lu Yu: “Of course! Just look at your Sister Xueqi’s strength. That Chang Jian might have some skills, but compared to Miss Xueqi, the gap is simply too great.”

Xiao Yan: “Today, when Miss Lu fought against that Chang Jian, she actually held back a bit.”

Zhang Sanfeng: “Indeed, that’s true.”

Lu Xueqi: “That Chang Jian is, after all, the only remaining contestant from the main lineage of Tongtian Peak’s Sect Leader. I had to show some respect for Sect Leader Daoxuan.”

Huang Rong: “Sister Xueqi, you're so thoughtful! With today’s win, you’ve made it into the Top 8, right?”

Lu Xueqi: “That’s right. I’ve now entered the quarterfinals. I’ll go check who my next opponent is.”

After that, Lu Xueqi stopped checking the chat group and turned her gaze toward the other arenas.

She noticed that the other matches were still ongoing and hadn’t concluded yet.

Seeing this, Lu Xueqi realized she wouldn’t be able to find out who her opponent was for tomorrow just yet.

She turned and walked toward Xiaozhu Peak’s guest room, planning to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow’s major battle.

The quarterfinals would take place the next day, followed by the subsequent matches. The schedule was extremely tight.

Each upcoming match would be tough, with every opponent being formidable.

But to Lu Xueqi, it wasn’t much. There was simply too large gap in strength.

Not long after she returned to the guest room, Wen Min followed her Master, Master Shuiyue, back with a slightly grim expression.

Seeing her face, Lu Xueqi already guessed that Wen Min had likely lost in today’s battle.

She quickly approached Master Shuiyue and Wen Min, bowed slightly, and greeted.

“Greetings, Master, Senior Sister.”

Master Shuiyue’s expression slightly softened upon seeing Lu Xueqi.

Originally, among the Top 16 disciples in this competition, Xiaozhu Peak had secured two spots. While not an outstanding achievement, Master Shuiyue was already quite content.

But today, Wen Min had faced Lin Jingyu of Longshou Peak.

That Lin Jingyu was immensely powerful. Wen Min was defeated after just a few exchanges. This was even with Lin Jingyu holding back. Had he gone all out, she would’ve lost even faster.

Lu Xueqi asked,

“Master, how did today’s battle go?”

Master Shuiyue shook her head grimly.

“Your Senior Sister lost. That Lin Jingyu is extremely strong. In my view, he at least possesses the strength of the Eighth Level of Jade Purity Realm. Wen Min was blasted out of the arena after only a few moves.”

Lu Xueqi wasn’t surprised by the result. She turned and asked Wen Min with concern.

“Senior Sister, are you alright?”

Wen Min shook her head.

“I’m fine, just disappointed that I let Master down.”

Her tone was filled with dejection.

Master Shuiyue consoled.

“Wen Min, you already did well. Lin Jingyu is simply too strong. His strength is at least beyond the Eighth Level of Jade Purity Realm.

To last even a few moves against him is already commendable. Don’t be disheartened.

Besides, we still have Xueqi from Xiaozhu Peak. With her strength, she will surely win the championship for us.”

Only then did Wen Min feel somewhat comforted. She nodded and looked at Lu Xueqi.

“Junior Sister, whether our Xiaozhu Peak wins the championship this time all depends on you.”

Lu Xueqi nodded firmly.

“Don’t worry, Senior Sister. I will definitely lead Xiaozhu Peak to victory.”

She then asked Master Shuiyue.

“Master, I came back early today and haven’t heard who I’ll be facing tomorrow. Do you know?”

Master Shuiyue recalled the match list announced earlier by Master Cang Song and replied.

“Your opponent is Tian Ling’er of Dazhu Peak.”

Lu Xueqi was slightly surprised. She hadn’t expected to face Tian Ling’er in the quarterfinals. It caught her off guard. She had originally thought that due to the altered storyline of this world, she wouldn’t encounter Tian Ling’er.

Calmly, she nodded and said,

“Master, rest assured. I will definitely win tomorrow.”

Master Shuiyue nodded in satisfaction. As far as she was concerned, there was no suspense about tomorrow’s result. Lu Xueqi would surely win.

“Xueqi, I naturally trust in your strength. However, Tian Ling’er is your Martial Aunt Su Ru’s daughter. In tomorrow’s match, hold back a little. Don’t overdo it.”

Lu Xueqi nodded in response.

“Don’t worry, Master. I know where to draw the line.”

Master Shuiyue, recalling the praise from Master Daoxuan after today’s match and Lu Xueqi’s previous performances, felt completely at ease.

Her disciple, though somewhat aloof and proud by nature, had always known the importance of restraint.

Master Shuiyue nodded and said,

“Since that’s the case, get some proper rest today and prepare for tomorrow’s big battle.”

Lu Xueqi responded,

“Yes, Master.”

Seeing this, Master Shuiyue gave a slight nod before leaving with Wen Min and the other Xiaozhu Peak junior sisters.

After the battle yesterday, the night passed in utter silence.

The next day, as the first light of dawn appeared, Lu Xueqi slowly awoke on her bed.

She instinctively focused her mind into the chat group, silently reciting.

“Sign in to chat group.”

“Ding, Points +6.”

Seeing the points she earned for signing in today, Lu Xueqi nodded with satisfaction.

Though it wasn’t the maximum of 10 points, it was still above the passing mark. This result pleased her greatly.

She then sent a message in the chat group.

Lu Xueqi: “Fellow group members, today is my quarterfinal match. This time, my opponent is Tian Ling’er from Dazhu Peak. If anyone is interested, feel free to watch my duel with her.”

Lu Yu: “Good morning, Miss Xueqi. Of course I want to watch your match.”

Xiao Yan: “Indeed, Miss Xueqi. I didn’t expect you to wake so early. I’ve been looking forward to this battle.”

Lu Xueqi was the female lead in the original story, stunningly beautiful and immensely powerful.

Tian Ling’er, on the other hand, was Zhang Xiaofan’s childhood sweetheart in the original work, depicted as youthful and charming.

Today’s match between Qingyun Sect’s two beauties was highly anticipated.

Zhang Sanfeng: “With Miss Lu’s strength, defeating Tian Ling’er should be easy, right? It won’t be like with your previous opponents—defeated with a single strike?”

Lu Xueqi: “Elder Zhang. Tian Ling’er’s mother, Su Ru, is from our Xiaozhu Peak. Just yesterday, Master specifically reminded me to hold back a bit and give Martial Aunt Su some face. So today, I’ll be going easy in the match.”

Xiong Ba: “So that’s how it is. Still, now that Tian Ling’er is facing you, the outcome is pretty much decided. But I’m still looking forward to watching the spell duels of your Qingyun World. This one’s worth seeing.”

Xiaolongnü: “Looking forward to it.”

Lu Yu: “Xiaolongnü, what have you been up to lately? Oh right, after we helped take care of Zhao Zhijing in your world, how is the Quanzhen Sect doing now?”

Xiaolongnü: “Quanzhen Sect? It’s already in decline. Last time, Zhao Zhijing took most of the top experts to the Back Mountain, which led to the sect being almost entirely wiped out overnight. Only a handful of members remain now.

If Great Hero Guo Jing hadn’t shown up in time to intimidate the other sects, Quanzhen Sect would’ve been wiped out by now.”

Xiao Yan: “I didn’t expect a great sect like Quanzhen to fall so hard. These transmigrators really are a huge threat.”

Lu Yu: “Xiao Yan, it’s not fair to generalize. Strictly speaking, you’re a transmigrator too.”

Xiao Yan: “What kind of transmigrator am I? Aside from having memories of my past life, I don’t even have a Golden Finger. I’m probably at the bottom rung of transmigrators.”

Lu Yu: “I’m not much better. I don’t have a Golden Finger either.”

Xiao Yan: “Lu Yu, stop rubbing it in. You have the chat group—that’s totally different.”

Lu Yu: “What are you saying? The chat group belongs to everyone, how can it be mine? As the admin, I just have a few small conveniences. I’m no different from the rest of you.”

Xiao Yan: “A few ‘small’ conveniences? Yeah right, I’d love to have them too, but I don’t. Still, even without a Golden Finger, I’m lucky this life. I have talent and good fortune, and I met my teacher. Otherwise, I’d be living a mediocre life like in my past life.”

Lu Yu: “The future Flame Emperor talking about being mediocre? That’s a bit much. Once you become Emperor, make sure to look after us.”

Xiao Yan: “I’m still far from becoming Emperor. Right now, I’m just a small fry.

And who knows what fate has in store. Even though I’ve seen the path to becoming Emperor through the world’s story thread, there are too many coincidences involved.

In the fights against the Soul Clan, I’ve nearly died several times. If not for a bit of strength and luck, I’d have been wiped out by them more times than I can count.

Even during the final battle, the alliance only won by a stroke of luck. That’s why I dare not be careless now. Knowing about the Soul Clan in advance just makes the pressure even greater.”

Lu Xueqi: “Xiao Yan, just keep a calm mind. Remember, in the original story you became Emperor without even having the chat group. Now that you do, your future achievements will be even greater.”

Xiao Yan: “Thank you for the encouragement, Miss Xueqi. I will.”