Script of Reincarnation

Time quietly continued flowing onward, and the seasons changed repeatedly.

Before long, two years had already passed.

Lu Yang continued cultivating in an almost monotone routine.

Compared to the dazzling discussions surrounding the Twin Stars throughout the Lu Family, his own presence gradually became somewhat lowkey during these two years.

Naturally, this lowkey was only relative to the Twin Stars.

Within the younger generation, Lu Yang’s name still carried enormous weight.

Especially after the assassination incident from years ago, almost no one dared underestimate him anymore.

However, unlike before, Lu Yang no longer frequently displayed himself publicly.

Most of his time was spent inside his courtyard cultivating alone.

The Mountain Breaking Fist gradually replaced the Shattering Bone Palm as his primary offensive technique.

Compared to the precise, ruthless nature of the Shattering Bone Palm, the Mountain Breaking Fist was far more domineering and explosive, with every strike emphasizing overwhelming force.

At first, many portions of the technique felt crude within Lu Yang’s eyes.

After all, in his previous life, although he had only reached the peak Ninth Stage of Body Tempering Realm, his vision and understanding still far surpassed ordinary cultivators of the Body Tempering Realm as a outer disciple of a powerful sect.

Yet as he cultivated further, Lu Yang gradually realized something.

Simple techniques were not necessarily weak.

Sometimes, the simpler a technique appeared, the more difficult it was to truly perfect.

Within the quiet courtyard, violent sounds continuously echoed outward.

*Boom!*

Lu Yang’s fist smashed directly against a black wood training pillar.

The enormous pillar instantly trembled violently, dense cracks spreading rapidly across its surface before half the pillar exploded with a loud bang.

Fragments of the pillar scattered throughout the courtyard.

Lu Yang slowly withdrew his fist, a faint stream of white smoke rising from his skin due to the violent circulation of Blood Qi.

Compared to two years ago, his figure had grown noticeably taller again.

At twelve years old, he already appeared comparable to many fifteen or sixteen year old youths.

His features became increasingly refined and handsome, while the calm sharpness within his eyes deepened further.

At the same time, the Blood Qi fluctuations surrounding him had also become incomparably denser.

Moments later, Lu Yang took in a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

The violent Blood Qi gradually calmed once more.

Several days ago, he had officially broken through to the Fifth Stage of Body Tempering Realm, having just finished stabilizing his cultivation.

And unlike before, this breakthrough did not occur under Lu Shan’s personal guidance.

Ever since entering the Fourth Stage of Body Tempering Realm, Lu Shan had gradually reduced direct instruction toward Lu Yang.

Not because he no longer valued him, but rather, it was because Lu Shan eventually realized something somewhat absurd.

At a certain point, Lu Yang no longer truly required detailed guidance.

Many cultivation concepts that ordinary cultivators struggled to comprehend for years seemed almost instinctive to him.

Lu Shan could still point out directions occasionally, but regarding the actual process of cultivation itself, Lu Yang often understood it more clearly than many older cultivators already.

Even Lu Shan himself occasionally felt slight pressure while discussing cultivation principles with him.

Such comprehension ability was simply monstrous.

Lu Yang quietly lowered his gaze toward his own fist.

The strength within his body had once again increased enormously after entering the Fifth Stage of Body Tempering Realm.

If his current self fought against the assassin from four years ago again...

One punch would likely be enough to kill him on the spot.

The difference between each stage in the middle stages of Body Tempering Realm became increasingly exaggerated.

Moreover, Lu Yang’s foundation remained terrifyingly solid.

His Blood Qi density far exceeded ordinary cultivators at the same realm, and even his meridians and flesh carried faint bronze toughness due to the long-term cultivation of the Golden Vajra Body Tempering Qi and Blood Method.

His true strength was already on par with veteran Sixth Stage Body Tempering Realm cultivators.

At this moment, Guard Zhou slowly entered the courtyard before bowing respectfully, ”Young master.”

Lu Yang nodded slightly.

Guard Zhou’s gaze toward him had gradually changed greatly throughout these years.

Back then, although he respected Lu Yang due to talent, there was still a subconscious feeling of protecting a child.

But now...

Even Guard Zhou himself occasionally forgot Lu Yang’s true age.

Sometimes, the calmness and pressure radiating from him resembled certain clan elders more than younger generation descendants.

Guard Zhou spoke carefully, ”The Family Grand Competition registration has begun once more.”

Lu Yang merely hummed faintly.

This was already the third competition since he first became eligible two years ago, yet he still had no intention of participating.

Someone at the Fifth Stage of Body Tempering Realm could almost certainly enter the top ten of the Family Grand Competition, and with his true strength, he could undoubtedly not just enter the top ten but overwhelm most participants, with great chances of achieving first place.

But that was meaningless.

If he participated, then he only intended to stand at the very top completely, with absolute, utter dominance.

Otherwise, there was no point wasting time.

Several moments later, Lu Yang calmly spoke, ”Let’s walk outside for a while. Conveniently, I should also report my breakthrough to the Internal Affairs Hall.”

...

Soon afterward, the two quietly left the bamboo courtyard.

The Lu Family estate remained serene and filled with a martial atmosphere as usual.

Younger generation descendants trained throughout various arenas, servants hurried between halls carrying medicinal herbs, and older Body Tempering Realm cultivators exchanged pointers nearby.

As Lu Yang walked calmly through the stone pathways, many clan members subconsciously lowered their voices after noticing him.

Some younger descendants even revealed traces of admiration and awe within their eyes.

Although Lu Yang rarely appeared publicly now, his reputation had only grown larger with time.

A genius who entered the Fourth Stage of Body Tempering Realm at merely ten years old...

And that too without being stuffed with resources or drowning in medicinal baths from a young age.

Such talent already completely surpassed what the Twin Stars displayed at the same age.

Suddenly, Guard Zhou’s footsteps paused slightly.

Several figures were approaching from the opposite direction.

The surrounding clan members also instinctively quieted somewhat.

At the center of the group walked a handsome young man dressed in dark blue robes.

His features were sharp and refined, his expression calm, while dense Blood Qi fluctuations faintly radiated from his body.

Beside him walked a beautiful young woman dressed in pale white robes.

Her temperament carried faint cold arrogance, yet her appearance was undeniably stunning, powerful strength hidden within the seemingly delicate figure.

Behind both followed several guards silently.

They were the famous Twin Stars of the Lu Family, Lu Tianhe and Lu Qingyu.

The atmosphere nearby subtly changed immediately.

After all, these two represented the peak of the Lu Family’s younger generation publicly.

On the other hand, Lu Yang merely glanced at them calmly.

Then, he nodded politely before continuing forward without stopping.

However, just as the two groups were about to pass each other, a clear voice suddenly sounded.

”Wait.”

Lu Yang’s footsteps paused slightly.

Lu Qingyu had stopped walking, her beautiful eyes quietly observing Lu Yang for several moments.

This was actually their first true interaction despite living within the same clan for years.

Lu Tianhe remained silent nearby, though faint interest appeared within his eyes.

Lu Qingyu slowly spoke, ”You’ve already been eligible for the Family Grand Competition for two years, why haven’t you participated?”

The surroundings gradually became somewhat quiet.

Many nearby clan members subtly pricked their ears upward.

After all, this was a question many people secretly wondered about already.

With Lu Yang’s talent, everyone believed he should have entered long ago.

Yet he never did.

Lu Yang quietly looked at Lu Qingyu in the eyes.

Several breaths passed silently.

Then, he calmly replied, ”It’s not the time yet.”

His voice remained steady and indifferent as always, as if stating a simple fact.

Lu Qingyu’s brows faintly furrowed slightly.

”It’s not the time?”

At this moment, Lu Tianhe suddenly glanced toward Lu Yang carefully for the first time.

Unlike Lu Qingyu, his gaze carried no hostility whatsoever, instead, it resembled curiosity.

”Interesting.”

Then, without speaking further, Lu Tianhe directly continued walking forward alongside his guards.

He did not wait for Lu Qingyu at all.

Seeing this, Lu Qingyu remained silent briefly before finally nodding lightly.

Soon afterward, she also turned and followed after Lu Tianhe quietly.

The two groups gradually moved farther apart.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang calmly continued walking as well.

Guard Zhou glanced at him subtly, but Lu Yang’s expression did not fluctuate whatsoever.

He naturally understood the true meaning behind this small interaction.

The Twin Stars had remained stuck at the peak Sixth Stage of Body Tempering Realm for nearly four years already; although their talent was still exceptional, the bottleneck before the later stages of Body Tempering Realm was extremely difficult.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang himself had already entered the Fourth Stage of Body Tempering Realm at merely ten years old.

For them, at his current speed, surpassing them sooner or later was almost inevitable.

Thus, this conversation was likely not casual curiosity.

Rather, it was probing.

Perhaps instructed by their mother, or perhaps merely instinctive caution toward a rapidly rising threat.

But Lu Yang did not care.

From the very beginning, he never viewed the Twin Stars as true obstacles.

Their talent was indeed outstanding within the Lu Family, but that was it.

Far away, the evening sunlight gradually dyed the sky crimson.

Then, Lu Yang continued walking towards the Internal Affairs Hall.