Chapter 215
As soon as the list was announced, the entire venue erupted in uproar.
“???”
“What’s going on here?”
“Ru Lu is clearly far weaker than Jian Chen. Why are they in the same group? Neither Ye Ruoshui nor Lin Wanqiu has shown their full strength, so why are they paired together?”
“Indeed, Jian Chen is guaranteed to advance, but it’s hard to say who will win in the second group.”
“One thing is certain: Ye Ruoshui has perfectly fused with her innate fire and has five Spirit Seed Realm peak-level spirit beasts. Her own strength is unknown. Lin Wanqiu possesses some unknown innate constitution and has mastered the Great Perfection of Sword Intent. Both of them are incredibly strong and have the potential to win the championship!”
“Everyone, everyone! You’re focusing on the wrong thing! The issue isn’t who will win or lose, but why the groups were arranged this way!”
“Anyone can see that Jian Chen is guaranteed to advance. If Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu fight, one of them will inevitably be injured, and the ultimate beneficiary will undoubtedly be Jian Chen!”
“Are you suggesting that the Holy Academy’s grouping is unfair?”
“Hmph! Let’s stick to the facts and not throw around accusations!”
“Fellow cultivators, let us maintain harmony. This is a trial ground, and no fighting is allowed!”
King Yuanying remained oblivious to the discussions and discontent among the many cultivators at the trial ground.
Even if he had known, he would not have changed the groupings, for he cared little about the attitudes of the spectators.
Amidst the skeptical gazes, the two combatants of the first group stepped onto the arena.
For this match, Ru Lu did not have much confidence. Her advancement to the semifinals was partly due to her own strength, but luck had also played a role.
Had she encountered Su Changge, Qi Mingdao, or even Han Li in the quarterfinals, she would likely have been defeated.
Now, facing Jian Chen, her defeat was as expected.
After just one exchange, without even going all out, her Buddhist seal was shattered by Jian Chen’s strike.
“I concede.”
Ru Lu clasped her hands in salute and then left the arena.
She could sense that Jian Chen’s sword intent had become even more exquisite compared to when he faced Qi Mingdao, seemingly on the verge of breaking through to a more profound realm. There was a faint resonance with the surrounding void, a sign that he was about to form his own domain.
“I wonder which of the two, Ye or Lin, will advance. If either of them faces Jian Chen, they might be in trouble.”
Ru Lu thought to herself.
On the second arena.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu stood on opposite sides.
Both women were stunningly beautiful, with peerless looks, yet their auras were distinctly different. Standing there, they resembled a picturesque scene, a delight to behold.
“Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu are the strongest dark horses in this trial, aside from Xiao Minghuang. Now that they’ve finally met, it seems a fierce battle is about to unfold!”
“Neither of them has shown their full strength yet. I wonder who will emerge victorious. I’m really looking forward to it!”
“Both of them have the qualifications to win the championship. It’s just a pity they didn’t meet in the finals.”
“Hehehe… Let them fight, let them fight. I love watching women fight, especially beautiful ones.”
The spectators below the stage chattered incessantly.
Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu, however, remained calm, showing no trace of the tension that usually precedes a battle.
“It’s a shame we couldn’t meet in the finals.”
Lin Wanqiu said with a faint smile.
“Indeed, I really wanted to see just how capable Big Sister Lin is!”
Ye Ruoshui curled her lips, her beautiful eyes brimming with amusement.
“There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. I’ll make sure Little Sister Ruoshui knows just how formidable I am!”
“That’s true. When the time comes, Big Sister Lin better not lose and go crying to His Highness!”
“Haha… Do you think I’m like you?”
Ye Ruoshui’s cheeks flushed slightly. In her younger days, she had indeed been prone to tears, and it seemed Lin Wanqiu had remembered it all.
“Ahem… Big Sister Lin, do you have confidence against Jian Chen?”
Ye Ruoshui coughed lightly, changing the subject.
When it came to serious matters, Lin Wanqiu also became solemn.
The grouping list had just been announced, and they were about to step onto the arena, so they hadn’t had time to discuss privately.
Now, they needed to quickly decide who would advance to face Jian Chen.
If it were any other opponent, she would have taken it upon herself.
But Jian Chen, like her, had comprehended the Great Perfection of Sword Intent, and his sword realm seemed to be slightly stronger than hers.
For cultivators who practice the same sword path, even a slight advantage in sword realm can be an irresistible strength. Although it may seem like only a minor edge, when applied in actual combat, this slight advantage can be magnified countless times. Even though she possesses the power of the Lunar Yin, she couldn’t be certain of victory.
After all, she had the Lunar Yin as her trump card, but who could guarantee that Jian Chen didn’t have other hidden cards up his sleeve?
After some thought, Lin Wanqiu slightly shook her head and said, “Ruoshui, I believe you can win this battle!”
Ye Ruoshui was taken aback. She had thought that Lin Wanqiu would take action herself.
“I… I’m not confident.”
Although her theoretical strength wasn’t lacking, her combat experience wasn’t rich. Against opponents far weaker than herself, she could easily win, but against formidable foes, it was hard to say.
“Ruoshui, don’t be afraid. I will lend you a portion of my Lunar Yin power. If Jian Chen truly has some hidden card, it can assist you!”
“Just like when we helped His Highness slay the True Demon in the Summer Capital, remember? The harmony and fusion of Yin and Yang.”
Hearing this, Ye Ruoshui clenched her fist. Seeing Lin Wanqiu’s encouraging gaze, she finally nodded.
“Alright!”
She took a deep breath and responded.
Lin Wanqiu chuckled and said,
“I concede.”
As her words fell,
Her figure disappeared from the arena.
This sudden turn of events stunned everyone present.
Whether it was the spectators below or the Seventeen Water Spirit Kings and King Yuanying on the Heavenly Mirror, all were dumbfounded.
“What’s going on? Why did she suddenly concede?”
“Has Lin Wanqiu lost her mind?”
“Both of them are from the Southern Region. Could they have a deep personal relationship?”
“Nonsense! No matter how close they are, with Heavenly Tier elixirs, Sage inheritances, and direct entry into the inner court at stake, who wouldn’t be tempted?”
“Then explain why Lin Wanqiu conceded. Does she think she has no chance against Ye Ruoshui?”
“This… there must be some other scheme behind this, we just don’t know it yet!”
On the Heavenly Mirror,
King Yuanying’s face turned ashen.
He had intended for Ye Ruoshui and Lin Wanqiu to fight to a stalemate, allowing Jian Chen to reap the benefits. But he never expected these two girls not to fight at all.
As a King Realm cultivator, he naturally had no interest in probing whether these two girls had a personal relationship. Like everyone else, he had assumed they would fight to the last for the championship.
Although the Seventeen Water Spirit Kings knew that Ye and Lin were Xiao Minghuang’s partners, they hadn’t expected them to be so united, unmoved even by the championship.
Seeing King Yuanying’s plan fall apart, he couldn’t help but coolly remark, “Fellow Daoist Yuan, it’s hard to say who will win this final match!”
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