Ten Directions Sword Master

Several months later, everyone at Bailu Academy became serious, and the academy's rules and regulations were constantly mentioned by the instructors.

Lu Li stood in front of the pavilion railing, looking into the distance, and could vaguely see several rows of figures standing in front of the Hall of Rites.

"Xue Huai-ren, Nan Hen-shui, Shen Qing, Luo Yun-qi... they should all be here. Let them join the dean and academic leaders in welcoming our distinguished guests."

At the invitation of Bailu Academy, masters from Yingtian Academy, Yuelu Academy, and Shigu Academy, along with their young disciples, came to discuss martial arts and exchange skills.

We all come from the same source, and the martial arts we practice are seven or eight out of ten similar. There are many areas where we can exchange ideas and learn from each other.

The names Lu Li mentioned were the most outstanding disciples of the current generation of Bailu Academy, the so-called Four Prodigies.

In the end, the exchange of martial arts skills must be proven through actual combat abilities. As the host institution, Bailu Academy was determined not to lose face and gathered all its elite disciples.

Lu Li was admitted to the hospital with the reputation of being a good-for-nothing. Even though he has made a lot of progress in the past two years, he is still not good enough to be considered a member of this group.

"My deadpan second brother told me that this martial arts competition involves a treasure trove left behind by our ancestors, and even the Yingtian Academy has come in disguise. The dean has promised that whoever wins a match, the academy will bestow upon them a drop of Taiyin Spiritual Milk, with no upper limit!"

The "dead fish face" that Fatty Luo mentioned was none other than Luo Yunqi, a fellow member of the Luo family and one of the four prodigies of the academy.

When it comes to martial arts talent, Luo Yunqi and Luo Liben are worlds apart.

Luo Yunqi had already reached the half-step Foundation Establishment stage six months ago, and he was constantly striving to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm. At the latest, he would be able to take a crucial step and undergo a complete transformation by the end of the year.

"The legacy of our predecessors?"

Lu Li's eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again. "It has nothing to do with us. Once the academy has fully digested it, there should be some scraps left over. We'll see then."

Since the Chu Li Dynasty split and the north and south confronted each other, Yingtian Academy, located in the north, became the royal academy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, dedicated to cultivating talents of all kinds for the Great Zhou, and its connection with the three academies in the south has faded.

Yingtian Academy is different from ordinary sects. After graduation, its disciples will basically have an official identity in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Openly entering the territory of the Great Chu Dynasty would be too provocative.

So they changed their appearance and concealed their identities along the way.

However, things never go according to plan. Lu Li felt that the exchange between the four academies had nothing to do with him, but trouble came knocking on his door.

"Fellow senior brothers, let me introduce you. This is our famous swordsmanship master, Junior Brother Lu Li. Even Academic Instructor Gu Jingyu has praised Junior Brother Lu's swordsmanship, saying it has the style of Dean Yu in his youth."

A disciple from the academy led six or seven people over, heading directly towards Lu Li, who had finished his sword demonstration in the sword hall.

This person had long limbs, a free and easy manner, and a sincere expression, as if they were very close friends.

In fact, he had only dealt with Lu Li twice, and there had even been a conflict of interest between them.

Last year, Gu Jingyu was about to recruit a disciple to be his assistant. He organized a room full of old sword manuals, categorized them, and then picked out the parts that were still valuable.

Some of these sword techniques were donated by senior members of the academy, some were created by the students themselves, and some were acquired during their travels. Others were collected by impoverished families in Yuzhang County.

Those items that are immediately valuable have already been snapped up; most of what remains are mediocre or have better alternatives.

As a master swordsman in the academy, Gu Jingyu accepted the task, but found it too time-consuming and had the idea of ​​hiring a teaching assistant.

The assistant students receive an extra monthly stipend from the academy, and their privileges differ from those of ordinary students; each student leader has only two slots available.

To compile sword manuals, one must possess exceptional swordsmanship; otherwise, how can one distinguish between elegant and mediocre manuals?

The candidates were Deng Hui and Lu Li. In the end, Gu Jingyu chose Lu Li, who had a better understanding of swordsmanship, and the two indirectly became enemies.

"Senior Brother Deng, I haven't finished my homework for today..."

Lu Li glanced around and saw that the people following Deng Hui were dressed in different clothes and all carried long swords. They must be disciples from the three visiting academies.

The four academies rarely exchange ideas, so it's impossible for only a few people to come; each academy has five or six disciples.

Not to mention the list of outstanding individuals, only the most exceptional students are qualified, so as not to disgrace the academy.

Deng Hui's unexpected visit with several disciples who were fond of swordsmanship was certainly not to make him famous, but rather to sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

With the mysterious compass, Lu Li was able to grow rapidly based on his gains from different worlds, and his desire to compete for resources from Bailu Academy diminished considerably.

If Luo Liben hadn't reminded him, he would have become somewhat listless and indifferent to external things, gradually losing his edge.

"Junior Brother Lu, we are all of the same ilk. All of my senior brothers are skilled swordsmen in their respective academies... I have come to Yuzhang County this time to witness the swordsmanship of our brother academies, and after thinking it over, I think you are the most suitable."

Deng Hui, with a warm smile on his face, gracefully stepped aside to let the people behind him pass and began to introduce them.

"Senior Brother Liu and Senior Brother Huang from Yingtian Academy, Senior Sister Fei and Senior Brother Jiang from Yuelu Academy, Senior Brother Tian and Junior Sister Li from Shigu Normal Academy... all of you are at a similar level, so exchanging ideas and learning from each other is the most effective."

"Bai Lu Luli sends greetings to everyone..."

Lu Li bowed slightly, not wanting to chat idly. Today was the day the Compass Nebula Convergence would open again, and he was eager to know about the next world and the mission details.

It is not only related to the enhancement of strength, but also to life.

That time, when he faced Foundation Establishment bandits in the Northern Wei world, he casually struck them with a single blow, and after returning, he needed to recuperate for about half a year.

The knife tip pierced through his body, and blood gushed from the wound; he was only a hair's breadth away from death.

Fortunately, I exchanged my merit points for a Great Rejuvenation Pill; otherwise, I would have been crippled even if I hadn't died.

"My swordsmanship is not suitable for competition, it's not very impressive... There are countless disciples in the academy whose swordsmanship surpasses mine, so if you senior brothers want to exchange skills, you should find someone else."

Lu Li sheathed his Hundred-Refined Green Steel Sword, bowed, and prepared to leave.

Li, the junior sister from Shigu Teachers' Academy, raised her head slightly and said in a clear voice, "We have come from afar, but Senior Brother Lu refuses to offer any guidance. Does he perhaps consider the sword techniques of the various academies to be inferior and is too lazy to exchange ideas?"

"Junior sister, don't talk nonsense!"

A young man stepped forward, first scolding his fellow disciple, then bowing and apologizing.

"My junior sister has been spoiled since childhood, so Shigu Tianren apologized on her behalf."

"It's alright. The Misty Rain and Xiaoxiang Sword is naturally formed and exudes elegance. Its great name has long been admired even in Yuzhang County."

The other party was polite, and Lu Li reciprocated by giving them face as well.

Junior Sister Li was scolded by her senior brother, her eyes reddened and were about to burst into tears, attracting a protector.

"Stop! Senior Brother Tian is too magnanimous to argue with you, but I can't stand by and watch... Either apologize to Junior Sister Li, or let me teach you a lesson on behalf of your elders, so you'll know what proper etiquette is!"

The man suddenly took a step forward, his thick eyebrows were as black as ink, his features were handsome, and his eyes were sinister.

"When will a disciple of Yuelu Academy be able to become the headmaster of Bailu Academy?!"

Lu Li's eyes turned cold. The repeated provocations from these people were making him irritated.

Having experienced the world of the compass more than ten times, he has accumulated a lot of lives on his hands and has long been accustomed to resolving matters with his sword.

"Senior Brother Deng, you brought these people here, so you must share the same view?"

The previous abbot of Yuelu Academy was a true man who had condensed the Dharma body of the Daoist lineage of the South, and was one of the most skilled masters in the world.

Therefore, the disciples of Yuelu Academy have always held themselves in high regard, considering themselves the leaders of the four major academies, and have secretly harbored many discords.

Deng Hui's expression changed, and he wanted to explain, but he was not given the chance.

"I am unworthy, but I wish to learn the swordsmanship of the esteemed scholars of Yuelu... However, my swordsmanship is still not proficient, so please forgive any mistakes."

Lu Li drew his Hundred-Refined Green Steel Sword and assumed a sparring stance typical of exchanges between the four great academies.

"Fine! You've got some guts. You're good enough to have managed to hurt me, but nobody's going to bother you!"

Jiang Linyuan's eyes lit up, and he pushed aside the people around him who were trying to dissuade him.

His special status meant he was used to being arrogant and spoiled. His fellow disciple, Senior Sister Fei, could only smile helplessly as she had to clean up the mess and apologize to the others.