Chapter 678: 673, Team competition concluded! In the blink of an eye, several days had passed, and Wen Ping had cast a wide net, sending out numerous challenges, and someone finally accepted.
Some people just love to not believe in evil!
The teams that accepted the challenge were not ranked low, and not below the few prodigies of Jiyang Sect.
In the next two days, Huai Ye and his team fought one battle per day, winning each time. However, the last battle dragged on for quite a while. It wasn’t simply because all five opponents were in the Upper Profound Realm, but because one of them had already ranked within the top 100 of the newcomer rankings.
After Lin Kewu used Wind’s Shackles to forcibly take one opponent away, even in a five-against-four situation, the opponent stubbornly fought to a standstill.
On the Floating Island, H Lan watched the intense match below, completely ignoring the wave-like shouting in his ears.
Those shouts, even if they reached H Lan’s ears like pointed daggers, still couldn’t break through.
H Lan’s heart was completely on edge at that moment.
Both hands were tightly clenched into fists, unbeknownst that his palms were already damp with sweat.
Seeing this, Wen Ping shook his head with a smile.
Suddenly, H Lan looked back at Wen Ping, and said helplessly, "Sect Leader, I’m sorry, my two disciples are dragging us down."
If Lu Jiang and Lu Xue hadn’t been unable to handle even one person between them, the situation definitely wouldn’t have been like this.
Wen Ping, neither hurried nor impatient, responded calmly, "Lu Jiang and Lu Xue are walking the path of the Vortex Divine Artisan. It’s already commendable that they can withstand Lu Bai, who is ranked in the top 100 of the newcomer list. The strength of Lu Bai has already infinitely approached the Half-Step Divine Profound Realm, and there’s no way to break the stalemate for now. It’s up to them to see if they can adapt."
At the beginning, Wen Ping told them several strategies. Forcing an advantage of five against four by taking one away while maintaining formation was just one of them.
In the battle area, with Lin Kewu and Qin Mo’s Fire Dragon Skill, along with Huai Ye’s Sword Control Skill coordinated, they exchanged blows fiercely with the three opposing Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression. As the one standing in front, Lin Kewu was under immense pressure, the opponents relentlessly targeting Huai Ye for fear of the Celestial Demon Sword, making their attack especially fierce.
Just as Huai Ye was about to pull out his magic wand, Lin Kewu quickly stopped him, "Senior Sister Huai Ye, don’t rush!"
Despite the pressure, Lin Kewu believed it wasn’t time to expose Huai Ye’s Petrification Spell yet.
Otherwise, with Huai Ye’s realm and the casting speed of the Petrification Spell, he might falter in the individual matches.
After Huai Ye lowered the hand about to draw his magic wand, Lin Kewu continued, "Lu Xue, be ready!"
On the other side, busily fending off Lu Bai’s attacks, Lu Xue responded with a "Hey."
Lin Kewu immediately made his move, and after a resounding pulse from the Meridian Gate, Wind’s Shackles was unleashed!
The few opponents at the front, seeing this familiar scenario, immediately closed ranks and huddled together.
This way, no matter who was restrained like at the start, the others could help defend against Lin Kewu.
However, the wind blew towards Lu Bai.
Completely unguarded while using Vein Technique, Lu Bai was directly controlled by Wind’s Shackles, halting his not-yet-completed Vein Technique. Lu Xue, relieved, leaped into the air, her sword in hand transforming into a flurry of snow amidst the vibration of the Meridian Gate.
Upon closer inspection, the sword was still there; the snow was an illusion created by its swing.
The drifting snow fluttered everywhere, and when Lu Xue withdrew her attack, it suddenly seemed to gain eyes, rushing directly towards the three others instead of Lu Bai.
Profound Level Lower Grade Vein Technique—One Sword Snow Flurry!
Whoosh—
The snow fell gently.
Following that, the Celestial Demon Sword, Fire Dragon Skill, and Lin Kewu, wielding the Fire Rod, all turned in unison.
The people’s minds simultaneously recalled Wen Ping’s words—when deadlocked, make a fake move and choose a new focus target!
"Oh no!"
The three cried out in alarm.
But it was already too late.
The three were just in a defensive stance, and the snow had already fallen. In the blink of an eye, they couldn’t possibly fend off the snow flurry and then release Vein Techniques to attack Lin Kewu, nor block that Fire Dragon or the sword!
The Celestial Demon Sword struck first.
One sword pierced through without a moment’s pause.
Next followed Lin Kewu’s Fire Rod, descending with a crack onto the chest, as the Soul-devouring Pearl rapidly absorbed the blood oozing from the wound. Lastly, the Fire Dragon seized Lu Bai’s body and ascended skyward.
Boom!
In the air, the Fire Dragon exploded with a thunderous roar.
Accompanied by this loud bang, the fiery explosion formed by the Fire Dragon hung high in the air like a sun. Lu Bai, propelled by the explosion, was thrown skywards, surrounded by flames.
Flying nearly dozens of feet high, Lu Bai plummeted earthward like a meteor in full view of the crowd.
Bam!
A cloud of dust rose.
The spherical flames in the sky faded away.
The entire audience fell into silence!
Then, as if the calm before the storm had passed, the place erupted with noise.
"This... Lu Bai just lost like that."
"He’s not dead, is he?"