Under One Person: Starting with the Dual Cultivation of Body and Soul

"That's great! Senior Brother Chang'an has finally decided to push through the barrier."

Lu Lin was genuinely happy about this; the more capable Li Chang'an was, the less pressure he felt.

"Chang'an has made a breakthrough, why are you even happier than him?" Lu Jin said with a smile.

"We're fellow disciples, so the more powerful Senior Brother Chang'an is, the greater our hope for the revival of the Sanyi Sect will be, right?" Lu Lin said with a smile.

Seeing Lu Lin's genuine joy for her fellow disciple, Lu Jin nodded and said:

"That's certainly something to be happy about. By the way, now that you two have both reached this level, I'd like to arrange a competition between you two."

Lu Lin was taken aback: "Grandpa, I've been at my breakthrough for two years, while Senior Brother Chang'an just broke through. Wouldn't it be too unfair to compare myself to him now?"

Looking at his honest and unassuming great-grandson, Lu Jin sighed and said:

"It's not so much bullying him, but Grandpa thinks it might be bullying you."

"Are you bullying me?"

Lu Lin was immediately filled with confusion.

To prevent Lu Lin from underestimating his opponent and suffering a humiliating defeat, Lu Jin decided to give him a heads-up:

"Your senior brother Chang'an's breakthrough method is very special. He belongs to the extremely rare type of 'accumulating strength for a sudden burst'. In fact, he could have broken through two years ago, but he kept it to himself."

"He's unleashed a powerful attack. Although he's only just entered the first level of Reverse Life, his strength is formidable. You must not underestimate him, or you will suffer a terrible defeat."

Upon hearing this, Lu Lin's expression immediately turned serious:

"So that's why Senior Brother Chang'an hasn't broken through yet."

He straightened up and solemnly promised:

"Don't worry, Grandpa, I will do my best."

Lu Jin nodded, took out her phone and called Li Chang'an, asking him to come over.

Li Chang'an hung up the phone and leisurely arrived at Lu Jin's courtyard.

In the courtyard, Lu Lin had already changed into the white training robe that was the symbol of the Sanyi Sect. Although he had already learned from his great-grandfather that Li Chang'an had completed the Qi Transformation, he was still shocked when he saw Li Chang'an with his own eyes.

Because Li Chang'an's current state was too otherworldly, his long hair reached his waist, and under the moonlight, his hair shone with a faint glow. His skin was like white jade, and a faint radiance emanated from the depths of his skin. The hem of his white training clothes fluttered slightly in the night breeze.

His steps were unhurried, his face was handsome, his expression was indifferent, without any superfluous expressions. He exuded an ethereal and otherworldly aura, as if a true immortal had walked in.

Lu Lin inexplicably felt that Senior Brother Chang'an's state was somewhat different from her own.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was different, he just felt that the other person was... less human, yes, less human.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Chang'an," Lu Lin said quickly.

Li Chang'an nodded to Lu Lin, greeted her, and then looked at Lu Lin again:

"Grandpa, are you here?"

Lu Jin said, "This courtyard can't withstand your antics. If you want to have a competition, you'll have to go to the back mountain."

As the group headed towards the back of the mountain, they encountered several elders from the Lu family. Upon learning that the two were going to spar, they all rushed over to watch.

Of course, the term "older generation" only applies in relation to Li Chang'an and Lu Lin.

In fact, they were all Lu Jin's sons or nephews, all in their seventies or eighties, living in the Lu family compound. Some of them were even walking with difficulty and were far less energetic than Lu Jin. But when they heard that the younger generation wanted to have a sparring match, they still came with their canes.

Seeing that a group of younger people had gathered around, Lu Jin wasn't angry.

Lu Lin and Li Chang'an are both equally dear to her.

He never takes sides, and he can accept who wins or loses.

Moreover, he intentionally pushed for the competition to be held in front of everyone in order to create momentum for Li Chang'an.

In recent years, Li Chang'an has been focusing on his cultivation, and he is completely clueless about interpersonal relationships.

Although many of the Lu family elders didn't say it aloud, they couldn't help but have some complaints about him, feeling that he was impolite and too aloof.

As for his talent, it hasn't been shown in a straightforward way, so people aren't very enthusiastic about him.

However, due to the family's upbringing and manners, they never showed any real neglect or made things difficult for Li Chang'an.

But in Lu Jin's view, this situation was ultimately not good.

He wanted to show these short-sighted juniors Li Chang'an his terrifying strength and change their perception of him.

After all, if his apprentice is talented, he, as the master, will also feel proud, right?

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On the spacious open space behind the mountain.

Li Chang'an and Lu Lin stood facing each other.

Lu Lin's expression was solemn. She placed her left palm over her right fist, arched her eyebrows, and slightly bent her waist.

This is a greeting among peers in the circle, meaning "Please enlighten me, senior brother."

Li Chang'an returned the same courtesy.

After the ceremony, Lu Lin spoke:

"Senior Brother Chang'an, although you are the senior brother, I broke through two years earlier, so please make the first move."

Upon hearing this, Lu Jin, who was standing to the side, curled her lip.

That silly boy is so honest, it was a waste of my time to remind him.

Li Chang'an glanced at Lu Jin and said to Lu Lin with a smile:

"Since I am the senior brother, I should give way to the junior brother. You should make the first move."

He knew very well that if he made the first move, Lu Lin would have no chance to make a move at all.

Seeing that Li Chang'an was standing there with his hands hanging naturally at his sides, showing no intention of making the first move, and remembering his grandfather's earlier reminder, Lu Lin decided not to refuse any longer.

With a single thought, the reverse life state is activated.

A wisp of white energy emanated from his body, his pupils glowed with a faint white light, and his black hair moved without wind, rapidly turning white from the roots.

In a short while, Lu Lin was enveloped by a layer of rolling white Qi flames.

"Wow! Well done! Lin'er's reversal of aging is getting more and more refined!"

The elders of the Lu family watching the battle nodded in agreement. Even though they had seen Lu Lin activate her reversal state many times, they still couldn't help but admire her.

The older folks love to compare their grandchildren when they get together. They've seen Lu Lin's hard work and dedication over the years, and among the younger generation, Lu Lin is definitely a top performer.

As for Li Chang'an...

Several elderly people turned their gaze to the white-haired boy opposite them.

An elder from the Lu family stroked his chin and said in a low voice to the person next to him:

"To be honest, this kid doesn't go to school every day. He just likes to stay in his little corner of the world and have a good time. We really don't know what kind of cultivation he's achieved."

"What's unclear? Look at his current appearance, he must have already cultivated to the first level of the Reverse Life Technique. I just don't know how well he's fared in actual combat."

"It shouldn't be bad, otherwise, given my uncle's personality, he wouldn't have specially arranged this competition..."

"They're not bad, but in literature there's no first place, but in martial arts there is. Tell me, in a contest between two people at the first level of the Reverse Life Realm, who is stronger?"

"It must be Lin'er, after all, she has two more years of experience, there's no way to fake that."

"That's not necessarily true. The technique of reversing life becomes increasingly difficult to improve as you progress. It's not possible to create a significant gap in just two years. They were all taught by the same master, so I think it's possible that they won't be able to break through the technique."

Several elderly people were talking quietly.

Several other powerful elders had already vaguely discerned some of the tricks of the trade.

In terms of sheer presence, Li Chang'an was even more imposing than Lu Lin.

But they didn't say it aloud.

While the older generation was talking, Lu Lin had already started to move.

With a burst of force from his feet, the ground exploded, and using the reaction force, Lu Lin transformed into a white afterimage.

In the blink of an eye, he was right in front of Li Chang'an, his fist slashing straight down the middle, the force of the blow causing the white hair on Li Chang'an's forehead to flutter backward.