Chapter 669: 666, The Battle of Agony: How Will the Scales of Victory Tilt? "Perfection?"
Xia Lanshan’s eyes suddenly narrowed.
As he reacted, the Arbitrary Saber’s intent, condensing thirty strikes into one, came slashing towards him face-to-face. At such a close distance, with the speed of the saber intent, it was impossible for Xia Lanshan to dodge.
With no other choice, he let out an angry roar.
The bull behind him lifted its tear, and the long horns collided directly against the saber intent.
The bull didn’t emit a mooing sound, yet the surrounding people felt as if a mooing sound had entered their ears.
"The bull didn’t open its mouth; how can it make a sound?"
Amidst the startled exclamation of someone, the saber intent collided with the horns.
Bang!
A sound like thunder echoed.
Subsequently, a powerful wave of Qi spread towards the surroundings, causing Bainian Xiang and others, even though far away, to be blown and struggle to maintain their balance.
At the center of the battle, following the single slash, Bu Lan shot forth, closing in directly with Xia Lanshan.
The Meridian Gate trembled with a bang, as the Perfection Realm of the Arbitrary Saber unceasingly slashed at the virtual shadow of the bull. Xia Lanshan too roared repeatedly, clashing continuously with Bu Lan’s saber, the sounds and the waves of Qi they stirred, affecting one’s state of mind.
It’s hard to imagine this is a battle sparked by two young individuals in their early twenties.
Outside the battlefield, on the Floating Island, many middle-aged men who only reached the Upper Profound Realm after forty lamented over and over.
Geniuses, truly enviable!
Discussion erupted suddenly on the Floating Island.
"The Xia Family in this generation is remarkably strong. Generally, a Four-star Giant Influence producing three or four geniuses like Nanmen Chang is already strong, but this generation of the Xia Family has produced seven to eight. Twice the amount!"
"Even if the Xia Family weren’t undermining the Hidden Dragon Sect, there’s no way the Hidden Dragon Sect could compete with the Xia Family in the novice rankings. The Hidden Dragon Sect only has Wen Meng."
"It seems the rivalry between the two families shouldn’t last more than one or two hundred years before it concludes."
"Almost, perhaps not even that long. When Bainian Xiang and Wen Meng’s generation arrives, they certainly won’t be able to rival the Xia Family. With so many resources, Bainian Xiang is merely at the Lower Profound Realm, and seems to have joined a small sect."
"We know about this. According to rumors from those who saw it that day, it seems to be a sect nobody has ever heard of."
With these discussions, Bainian Hanshan’s face turned cold again, as if a red-hot iron suddenly plunged into ice water.
Yet, the ones discussing were all people from Four-star Influences or Four-star Giant Influences. His status of Bainian Hanshan at most inspires awe, but not fear. There’s no stopping these mouths.
Xiahou glanced at Bainian Hanshan and smiled, "Though I didn’t expect Bu Lan could cultivate the Yellow Level Top-Grade Vein Skill to perfection, Hanshan, you should surrender. This generation, we are evenly matched. But in Bainian Xiang’s generation, what will you fight with? Your daughter showed better insight than you, joining another sect early on, without accompanying the Hidden Dragon Sect towards decline step by step. Isn’t that a kind of wisdom?"
"Situ Xiuneng is already dead; you better hold on for this century," Bainian Hanshan replied coldly.
Xiahou smiled noncommittally, "You might not know, the Xia Family has long passed the era of relying on Situ Xiuneng. Now we’re merely in cooperation. He helps me, I help him, mutual benefits. He died, and while we may lack some things, the Xia Family’s power remains. On the contrary, you should be cautious; don’t get infuriated before waiting for them to grow up..."
With these words, Xiahou laughed a few times.
The laughter echoed above the Floating Island, unceasing.
At this moment, Bainian Hanshan grasped both ends of the chair tightly, his facial muscles twitching.
Yet Bainian Hanshan didn’t erupt.
He’s waiting.
Xia Ji enjoys playing conspiracy and strategy, doesn’t he?
If Bu Lan wins.
Today could be a display of pride.
Time ebbs away little by little, initially a five-person team match, now it’s a duel.
Because either Bu Lan or Xia Lanshan’s victory defines the outcome of this team match.
Their depletion is simultaneously ongoing; Xia Lanshan’s planned battle of attrition is no longer effective. To end this battle, one can only wait for someone to reveal a fatal flaw, or capture the opponent’s fatal flaw.
Both sides have seized several flaws, yet due to one’s flaw, the advantage would once again become evenly matched.
Thus, the attrition remains evenly poised.
Seeing this is not the way, Xia Lanshan quickly shouted to the four behind him, "You four, harass him!"
"Here we come!"
The four from the Ancient Moon Pavilion promptly responded.
Bang!
Bang!
...
Four Meridian Gates vibrated simultaneously.
The four simultaneously unleashed Vein Techniques, attacking Bu Lan.
Someone released a giant arrow condensed from Vein Qi, as it shot high, a rain of arrows fell fiercely within a ten-foot radius.
Chua!