Chapter 312: Chapter 182: Dual Cultivation Grand Ceremony!_2 Chapter 312: Chapter 182: Dual Cultivation Grand Ceremony!_2 Amidst the clinking of toasts, the atmosphere grew increasingly lively.

Lu Li and Liu Luoxin drank several cups, their spirits in high cheer.

At that moment, from far across the sea and sky, several streaks of tunnelling light in different colors came flying rapidly, arriving on the edge of the island in an instant.

Revealing several men.

They were Xue Jingshi and other Venerable Golden Cores of the righteous path.

Quickly, a group made their way through the edge of the jungle and arrived at the central platform.

“We’ve come specially to congratulate Junior Sister Liu on accomplishing such a splendid story.”

Xue Jingshi said with a smile, placing a Fourth Rank Spiritual Object on the stone table before him.

The remaining Golden Core Venerables all started to do the same.

“You all are too kind, esteemed senior brothers.”

Liu Luoxin stood up with a faint smile and then invited everyone to take their seats.

Afterwards, Golden Core Venerables came at intervals to extend their congratulations.

Only after more than ten had arrived did the greetings gradually come to a stop.

A group of Golden Core Venerables was engaged in earnest exchanges on the field, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.

Time slowly passed, and noon soon arrived.

Seeing this, Lu Li waved his hand, and several beautiful female cultivators walked up carrying a wooden incense table.

It was filled with various Spirit Fruits, exuding a fragrant aroma.

The women placed the incense table before the platform and then smoothly withdrew.

For cultivators to become a Daoist couple, the process is quite simple, without the complexities of mortals.

Only a worship of heaven and earth is needed.

Lu Li then rose, leading Liu Luoxin to the front of the incense table.

In front, a spiritual tablet dedicated to ‘Heaven and Earth’ was displayed, exuding solemnity.

The two each lit three sticks of Spiritual Incense and inserted them into the censer.

“I, Liu Luoxin, vow to become Daoist companions with Lu Li in this life, to progress hand in hand from this day forward. Should there be any change of heart, let heaven and earth punish me.”

Liu Luoxin smiled faintly, her tone very serious.

As her words fell, a subtle fluctuation descended into the depths of her soul.

She knew it was because the oath had taken effect and she wasn’t the least bit flustered, having never thought to go against it.

The surrounding crowd was startled by such an oath; it was the highest form of heavenly oath, not to be breached in the slightest.

Everyone was somewhat incredulous, not expecting the two’s relationship to be so profound.

Hearing her words, warmth flooded Lu Li’s heart.

For many years, without her full support, he wouldn’t have been able to grow so swiftly and smoothly.

He took Liu Luoxin’s soft left hand, smiled slightly, and made a similar vow: “I, Lu Li, wish to become Daoist companions with Liu Luoxin in this life, to progress hand in hand…”

Following that, a mysterious wave descended, making Lu Li feel as if he were tightly connected to someone else.

The two exchanged smiles, creating an exceptionally warm atmosphere, with tender love shining in Liu Luoxin’s eyes.

This Dual Cultivation ceremony had now been thoroughly completed.

Then, Lu Li led Liu Luoxin back to their seats, joining the many Golden Core Venerables in drinking Spiritual Wine and engaging in lively exchanges.

Just then, a particularly grating voice sounded.

“I’ve heard that Lu friend, being the foremost person of the Purple Mansion, possesses the combat power of a Golden Core; I myself am quite itching for a bout and would like to spar with you.”

On the left side of the platform, a middle-aged man in black spoke in a low tone, his face casual.

Liu Luoxin frowned slightly and sent a soft message to Lu Li: “There’s no need to mind Xiao Lingyu, he’s nothing but a jumping clown.”

Her tone conveyed disdain and impatience; if it weren’t for the fact that they both belonged to righteous sects and he was a cultivator from the Qingxu Sect, she would have taken action directly.

How dare he provoke her on such a joyous day? It was as if he didn’t regard her at all.

Lu Li glanced over lightly, without responding.

Just quietly watching the other party, his eyes flickering with uncertainty.

The opponent was merely at the early stage of Golden Core and had a weaker aura than Huang Mingsheng of the Demon Sect, being almost the weakest among Golden Core Venerables.

Several Golden Core Venerables heard this and their expressions shifted slightly.

Their looks became somewhat intrigued.

Everyone knew that Xiao Lingyu had long been enamored with Liu Luoxin, having asked for her hand over ten times in hundreds of years. He had never even been granted an audience each time, being decisively turned away by the Flowers Sect, continuing his pursuit nonetheless, becoming the butt of many jokes.

Now, seeing a Purple Mansion real person win the beauty’s hand, his heart must be extremely vexed.

He couldn’t help but test his limits this time.

Next to him, Xue Jingshi’s expression turned slightly angry: “Junior Brother Xiao ought not to speak nonsense, today is Junior Sister Liu’s day of great joy…”

The two sects had maintained friendly exchanges for thousands of years, and it was not good to start strife over this affair, especially as the Demon Sect was looming, poised for a catastrophic war.

The many cultivators below also showed a shift in expression, looking forward with anticipation.

A spar between Golden Core Venerables was very rare, and they could learn much from it.

Everyone had no doubt in Lu Li’s Golden Core combat ability; even if not as strong as his opponent, he wouldn’t be defeated outright.

Only Ye Yuchan and Zhuang Guxue and the rest of the Lu Family members were secretly furious, their expressions extremely gloomy.

At this moment, Xiao Lingyu spoke again, his face indifferent, “Junior Brother Xue, don’t be angry. It’s just a friendly exchange of three moves. Surely, Lu doesn’t lack the courage for even this?”

“I accept.”

Lu Li smiled faintly, a coldness in his heart, however.

With his strength, the opponent was no match for him.

He wouldn’t go all out in this fight either, to avoid ruining his schemes; he prepared to give the Demon Sect Golden Core Venerable a surprise before long.

Upon seeing Lu Li’s agreement, joy flashed in Xiao Lingyu’s heart, although his face remained unchanged.

Today, he intended to show Liu Luo Xin how wrong she was to choose a Purple Mansion Cultivator as her Daoist couple.

A Golden Core Venerable was incomparable to any so-called Purple Mansion Cultivator.

“Swoosh…”

Lu Li leaped swiftly towards a platform in the center of the mountain’s base; the wind whipped his robe into howling as it went.

In an instant, he reached the platform to the north, standing steadily upon it with a free and easy air.

Xiao Lingyu also soared, flying toward the base of the mountain, then landed steadily opposite Lu Li.

He stood with hands clasped behind his back, striking the pose of a senior.

“This battle is uneven, due to my higher cultivation level, so it’s only fair that Lu takes the first move.”

Lu Li’s expression was calm, and he didn’t waste words.

He immediately circulated the fourth rank of his Divine Power, and a powerful aura instantly filled the arena, causing many Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion Cultivators nearby to tense up, some finding it difficult to breathe.

Everyone was visibly shocked.

Such a strong presence, the number one Purple Mansion figure truly lived up to his reputation.

The Lu Clan members were all thrilled, their admiration for their Clan Leader boundless.

For a Purple Mansion Cultivator to challenge a Golden Core Venerable was unprecedented in the outer seas.

Even a group of Golden Core Venerables was quite surprised.

Such an aura was already extremely close to that of a Golden Core Venerable.

Only Liu Luo Xin’s demeanor remained calm as water.

She had once felt her husband’s aura, which was much stronger than the opponent’s, so she was naturally not worried.

As to why he hadn’t unleashed his full strength, she wouldn’t gossip needlessly.

Her husband must have his reasons for acting in such a way.

At this point, Xiao Lingyu began to fully circulate his mana on the platform, his formidable aura pressing fiercely over Lu Zhen.

“Boom, boom, boom…”

The collision of their auras whipped up fierce Gang Winds, sweeping in all directions and causing nearby trees to sway frantically.

The entire field was soon a flurry of flying dust and chaos.

After a moment, Xiao Lingyu’s aura peaked, pressing Lu Li down hard.

Seeing Lu Li remain calm and composed, Xiao Lingyu grew secretly furious.

As Lu Li seemed to be at a disadvantage, the crowd below began to buzz with discussion.

“It seems that Master Lu might not be a match for Venerable Xiao. I wonder if he can withstand the full strength of three moves.”

“Indeed, Master Lu, after all, is only a Purple Mansion Cultivator. His challenge alone is already astonishing.”

A group of Golden Core Venerables also looked on with some curiosity.

“It looks difficult for this Junior Lu to receive three moves.”

“Venerable here believes he can just manage to hold up.”

Zhuang Guxue and the other women looked quite worried until they saw Liu Luo Xin remaining calm as usual, which eased their concerns slightly.

Just as everyone was discussing, the two on the platform made their move.

“Slash.”

Lu Li unleashed his Divine Weapon, utilizing his Innate Divine Ability; it fell like a star crashing down harshly towards the opponent.

The air itself seemed to rupture with explosive noises.

Xiao Lingyu scoffed and summoned a fiery red Flying Sword. Its fierce Sword Qi tore through the sky, ruthlessly attacking the giant axe ahead.

“Boom, boom, boom…”

Violent Gang Qi splattered recklessly, leaving the ground as if it had been ploughed, in disarray.

The nearby Purple Mansion Cultivators quickly activated their defensive spells.

After one blow, Lu Li steadily caught it, just moving back about ten meters.

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He had intentionally created this outcome, his true strength still not to be revealed.

The surrounding crowd was astonished upon witnessing this.

Unexpectedly, Lu Li was able to stand firm against one hit, seeming to have the combat strength of an early Golden Core. This inspired many Purple Mansion Cultivators profoundly.

Lu Li was the benchmark many Purple Mansion Cultivators aspired to reach in their lifetime.

Even without breaking through to Golden Core, they could still briefly contend with a Venerable.