Chapter 2："What are you all imagining?"

The golden light surrounding Luo Tian was a clear sign—his physical strength had reached its absolute peak.

This achievement was far beyond what ordinary Body Refining Realm cultivators could ever dream of.

"If I recall correctly, the last person in Ye Feng Kingdom's history to achieve Golden Light Body Protection was Master Tian'en, right? That guy was the number one body cultivator in the kingdom and one of the top ten cultivators overall."

Luo Tian froze for a moment.

"In just this short time of practice, I've already reached a top-tier historical level in Ye Feng Kingdom? This is insane!"

He felt a mix of emotions swirling inside him. After some thought, he tried pushing further by practicing the technique for an eleventh round.

However, this time, no noticeable improvement followed.

"Looks like I've hit the limit," Luo Tian muttered, nodding in acknowledgment before shifting his gaze toward the next tome in his mind.

"Time to train with Heavenly Dao Movement Technique!"

Half an hour later—

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

Luo Tian's figure flickered around the room, appearing in different spots almost instantaneously. Each movement was so fast it left afterimages, making it impossible for anyone to track him with the naked eye.

Finally, he stopped at his starting position, panting lightly but with a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

"I think I've got the hang of it. The first stage of the Heavenly Dao Movement Technique is essentially short-range teleportation. But the range... only ten meters?"

He shook his head, his tone full of mock disdain. Clearly, he wasn't satisfied with the result.

Such an attitude was the pinnacle of "humblebragging."

After all, even a one-meter teleportation ability would have been enough to spark fierce competition among countless cultivators.

"Whatever. Let's move on to Heavenly Dao Fist Technique then," Luo Tian said, glancing around the room. He initially planned to practice sword techniques but found no swords in sight, so he settled for the fist technique instead.

The Body Refining chapter of the Heavenly Dao Fist Technique comprised nine moves, collectively called the Nine Forms of the Dragon.

Each punch was accompanied by a low dragon's roar, and the fist's wind howled like a furious storm.

To avoid wrecking the room, Luo Tian deliberately restrained the power of his punches.

But even so, every strike caused the air in the room to ripple and distort as if it were being torn apart.

Half an hour later—

Luo Tian had mastered all nine forms, executing them with ease.

Just as he was about to move on to the next tome—

"Young Master, the Patriarch requests your immediate presence in the main hall!"

A servant's voice came from outside the door.

Luo Tian frowned slightly, feeling a bit annoyed.

"What's the matter?"

"A guest has arrived, and the Patriarch requests your presence."

"Alright, I'll be there shortly," Luo Tian replied, reluctantly halting his training.

After changing into fresh clothes, he headed for the main hall.

Before he even entered, a young man rushed up to greet him.

"Young Master!"

"Ro Rong? What's going on?" Luo Tian asked, noticing his subordinate's grim expression.

Although the Luo family was large, its members were exceptionally united. Luo Tian's generous nature made him well-liked among the family, despite his previously unimpressive cultivation.

Ro Rong lowered his voice, his tone filled with indignation. "Young Master, they're bullying us! You'd better take a look yourself."

Hearing this, Luo Tian's brow furrowed. He strode into the hall with purpose.

Inside the hall, a white-robed man sat in the main seat, exuding an oppressive aura.

Beside him, a blue-robed young woman sat with her legs crossed, her gaze sweeping over the Luo family members with thinly veiled contempt.

The Luo family members, including Patriarch Luo Feng, stood to the side, their faces tinged with suppressed anger and helplessness.

"Father, I'm here. What's going on?" Luo Tian asked as he entered.

Luo Feng glanced at his son, a trace of guilt flashing across his face. In a low voice, he said, "Tian'er, this is Elder Mingxin of the Sword Profound Sect… and also Lan Xiuer's master."

"Lan Xiuer?"

Luo Tian froze for a moment, quickly recalling information about her from his memories.

"Lan family of Cloudwater City… fiancée?"

A foreboding feeling rose in his heart.

Sure enough, Lan Xiuer stood up at that moment, her eyes filled with disdain as she looked at Luo Tian.

"Luo Tian, I'll keep it short," she sneered. "Last month, I broke through to the Qi Condensation Realm and awakened a spiritual phenomenon. My master has accepted me as a core disciple!"

"You should know that our engagement was a ridiculous arrangement made by the older generation. Now, I'm a prodigy of the Sword Profound Sect, while you…" Her voice turned icy, each word sharper than the last. "A useless fool who can't even break through the first stage of the Body Refining Realm. Do you really think you're worthy of me?"

Her words were harsh, leaving the Luo family seething with anger.

However, Luo Tian remained unperturbed, his expression calm and indifferent.

"Oh, you want to break off the engagement? No big deal," he said casually. "Sure, do you need me to sign something? And what about compensation for emotional damage and wasted youth? Just name your price."

"…"

Lan Xiuer was stunned.

She had expected Luo Tian to be devastated or to lose his temper in humiliation.

But he had agreed so easily—and even joked about compensation?

The hall fell into an awkward silence, and everyone present stared at him in astonishment.

Lan Xiuer opened her mouth but found herself at a loss for words.

How could she have known that Luo Tian was no longer the timid young master of the past, but a modern-minded, easygoing soul from another world?

In Luo Tian's opinion, arranged marriages were unreasonable from the start.

Even if Lan Xiuer didn't request to break off the engagement, he would have found a way to end it himself.

Her coming to terminate the marriage actually saved Luo Tian a lot of trouble.

Right now, all Luo Tian wanted was to resolve this quickly and send Lan Xiuer away.

After all, he still had several volumes of heavenly manuals to cultivate.

Who had the time to deal with her nonsense?

But just then...

"Haha, as expected of our young master—what magnanimity! Such composure is truly admirable!" Luo Rong spoke up from the crowd.

"Yes, indeed! To be able to endure and adapt, this is the hallmark of a true man!"

One of the Luo family elders stroked his beard and nodded repeatedly in approval.

"With such a young master in our Luo family, it is truly a blessing!"

Someone sighed with emotion.

"Uh... I…"

Luo Tian was left speechless and embarrassed.

He was simply against Lan Xiuer and arranged marriages—what was with all this overthinking?

On the other side, Lan Xiuer's face darkened with a mix of irritation and shame upon hearing these comments.

"Master!"

She turned to Ming Xin, seated nearby, with a face full of grievance.

Ming Xin's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint of killing intent flashing through them.

"Luo Tian, don't tell me you're planning to endure this humiliation now, only to take revenge on my Xiuer when you've become stronger in the future?" Ming Xin asked coldly, glaring at Luo Tian.

"Huh? Not at all," Luo Tian replied.

"Hmph, don't try to fool me! I've roamed the world for decades and seen all kinds of people. You're a clever one, but your schemes are transparent to someone like me." Ming Xin sneered.

Luo Tian explained, "Seriously, you're overthinking it."

Ming Xin continued, "Don't tell me you're dreaming of some childish nonsense like 'the tides will turn in thirty years'? Such naïveté!"

Luo Tian spread his hands and replied, "I really don't. You're overthinking this."

Ming Xin waved dismissively. "Let me tell you something. Xiuer is exceptionally talented, and with a master like me, her future achievements will far outshine anything you could hope to reach, even if you risk your life!"

Luo Tian nodded. "Oh, then congratulations to her."

Ming Xin stood and approached Luo Tian with a menacing gaze.

"But I am a cautious person. Even the slightest potential threat must be eliminated! So, I'll deal with you here and now!" Ming Xin declared.

"Huh?" Luo Tian was dumbfounded.