It pulsed with a heart-palpitating power.
The rune-ball beat faintly like a heart, an exceptionally strange sight.
Although Qin Lian clearly knew that the rune-ball was extremely dangerous, her face remained ice-cold as she ruthlessly swung the scarlet sparrow blade. The glass sun behind her shone dazzlingly, its torrential Genesis Qi rippling the surrounding space.
Rumble!
However, before the blade could fall, blood light squirmed across the rune-ball. A terrifying force spouted out, warping even space itself.
Boom!
Outside the metal tower, countless people watched in shock.
The force was far too frightening, easily tearing apart even the barrier around the arena.
Thump! Thump!
Two figures shot out from the tower and crashed into the Wind Rain Lake’s surface. The figures bounced across the water, leaving deep ripples in their wake. They travelled several thousand feet before coming to a miserable stop.
Urgh!
Qin Lian steadied her body as she vomited a mouthful of blood.
Her eyes were practically spitting fire as she stared at a spot in the distance where Zhang Chengfeng’s limp body floated in the water. His entire body had nearly been torn apart, his face so deathly pale that he looked mere moments from death.
Despite his grave injuries, Zhang Chengfeng still managed to grin at Qin Lian.
Qin Lian’s face turned ugly with anger.
She was not the only one. The faces of Chi Jing, sect master Xuan Kun and the others also darkened.
Qin Lian and Zhang Chengfeng had been blown out of the tower.
Although Zhang Chengfeng only had half a breath left in him, it did not make much of a difference to the outcome.
In other words...what should originally have been a clean and easy victory had ultimately ended in a draw!
Things had gone wrong in the end.
Chapter 1047 Draw
When Qin Lian and Zhang Chengfeng were blasted out of the black metal tower, astonishment filled the countless watchers’ gazes. No one had expected this result.
Qin Lian was the sixth-ranker on the Heavenly Sun List, and her Genesis Qi foundation far exceeded Zhang Chengfeng’s. This match should have been hers!
However, with both of them exiting the tower, it was clearly a draw!
This situation was undoubtedly the most beneficial to the Great Five Alliance. After all, a sure defeat turning into a draw was greatly to their advantage.
Uproar!
Whispers erupted in the area as several gazes turned excited. They had originally believed the Tianyuan Region would achieve a smooth victory, but now, it seemed that things were turning out quite differently.
No one faulted the Great Five Alliance for using such tactics because the metal tower was constructed by supreme sovereign Cang Yuan and had its own probing abilities. If the Great Five Alliance were able to successfully bring in that strange rune, it meant that they had tricked the senses of a supreme sovereign.
Some of the smarter individuals knew that this was akin to a game of chess between the two supreme sovereigns.
Supreme sovereign Cang Yuan wished to restrict the Great Five Alliance through the tower, but supreme sovereign Wan Zu was no pushover either. Although they had entered supreme sovereign Cang Yuan’s arena, supreme sovereign Wan Zu clearly did not plan on following the rules set by Cang Yuan...
Amidst the whispers, the Tianyuan Region camp was silent.
The outcome was clearly very difficult for them to accept.
“How despicable!” Mu Youlan gnashed her teeth.
Zhou Yuan’s expression had also darkened substantially, but he did not say anything because it was meaningless.
Although Chi Jing, sect master Xuan Kun and the others surged with anger in their eyes, they did not speak either. They also understood that it was pointless.
Qin Lian returned with a frosty face, a chilling aura spreading from her entire body. She was the most sullen one. Victory was clearly right before her eyes, but her opponent had ultimately forced her into a stalemate. It was nearly impossible to suppress such emotions.
Mu Youlan hurriedly walked over and consoled her in a soft voice.
Qin Lian didn’t utter a single word, but her tightly clenched fists revealed her inner feelings.
There was nothing good for Zhou Yuan to say at this juncture. He could only wait for her to calm her anger.
Chi Jing, sect master Xuan Kun and the other three grand elders exchanged a look before looking towards Bai Yu. “You will take the second match.”
On the Tianyuan Region side, Bai Yu’s strength was second only to Qin Lian’s. His Genesis Qi foundation had reached the 1.9 billion level, making him roughly equal to Zhang Chengfeng. However, Zhang Chengfeng was the strongest Heavenly Sun expert of the opposing camp and had already been matched with Qin Lian. Hence, Bai Yu also had a high chance of victory now.
However...
Zhou Yuan glanced at Chi Jing, seeing her grave expression. No one knew whether their opponents still had any more of that strange rune. It was something that even Law Domain experts could not create, and it was likely supreme sovereign Wan Zu’s handiwork.
That old dog! Zhou Yuan could not help but curse inside. To think that an almighty supreme sovereign would be so unscrupulous. He clearly did not care about his status and was determined to force the Tianyuan Region into its grave.
All of this was for the sake of forcing out master Cang Yuan.
Zhou Yuan’s pupils suddenly shrank. From the information he currently had, the supreme sovereign had to have a deeper reason for forcing out master Cang Yuan...his target was likely Yaoyao.
Who exactly is Yaoyao? Why did she elicit such elaborate schemes from Hunyuan Heaven’s big bosses?
Zhou Yuan’s face was extremely stormy. No matter who Yaoyao was, there was absolutely no way he would let her land in supreme sovereign Wan Zu’s hands. Zhou Yuan could trust Cang Yuan, and Cang Yuan also treated Yaoyao as his kin. There was no need for Zhou Yuan to worry about Cang Yuan hurting her.
But the same could not be said for supreme sovereign Wan Zu.
Old dog, how dare you plot against Yaoyao. When I step into the Saint sage, I’ll definitely chop off your head! Zhou Yuan made a small goal for himself.
Before he could accomplish this goal, however, the Tianyuan Region had to first solve the problem in front of them. If the mystical creature fell into the hands of supreme sovereign Wan Zu, he might be able to force out master Cang Yuan by taking the Tianyuan Region hostage.
While Zhou Yuan’s eyes were flickering in thought, Bai Yu’s figure shot forward under countless watching gazes.
A figure also emerged from the Great Five Alliance side. It was the Venomous Dragon Palace’s Chen Le. His Genesis Qi foundation was said to have reached the 1.8 billion level, and he was second only to Zhang Chengfeng in the Great Five Alliance.
The two individuals did not waste any time, and they directly shot into the black metal tower.
It was the same azure jade arena. However, the duelists were now Bai Yu and Chen Le.
Bai Yu coldly stared at Chen Lu. Even if he was stronger than his opponent, Qin Lian’s earlier example made him even more cautious than Chen Le.
He was not the only one. The countless onlookers outside were all closely watching Chen le.
They wanted to determine a certain matter...
Chen Le smiled under everyone’s gazes, chuckling as he looked at the cautious Bai Yu. “Come on, Bai Yu. You’re one of the famous rankers on the Heavenly Sun List. Is there a need for such prudence against a small fry like me?”
His tone was filled with mockery.
Bai Yu sneered. “If we were to use our real abilities, wouldn’t it be easy to deal with trash like you?”
“Come at me then.” Chen Le retained his smiling appearance.
Bai Yu did not move but continued to scan Chen Le’s body.
Chen Le acted as if
he was struck by a sudden flash of understanding. “So you’re afraid of that thing…”
He shook his head and said, “You don’t know how much one has to suffer to conceal that toy within one’s flesh. I previously watched Zhang Chengfeng howling in pain for three days and nights. I definitely do not want to experience such suffering.”
Bai Yu relaxed inwardly when he heard this.
But before a smile could form on Bai Yu’s face, Chen Le sighed softly and said, “But so what if I don’t want to? We’re only pieces on the chessboard, that’s why…” The smile on Chen Le’s face suddenly turned sinister and crazed. “Hahaha, you’re right, you fool. I also have the same toy in me!
“Not just me, all of us have it in our bodies!”
He laughed maniacally as he suddenly sliced his finger across his chest. His flesh split open and squirmed as the same strange rune slowly climbed out like a worm.
The bloody rune swiftly folded into itself, turning into another glowing rune-ball that pulsed with terrifying energy.
Uproar!
A torrential uproar erupted outside the tower.
All five of the Great Five Alliance participants had the rune in their bodies. Wouldn't this mean that they were already in an unbeatable position?
On the Tianyuan Region side, everyone’s faces turned ashen as a heavy atmosphere engulfed them.
The five grand elders were no exception. Although they remained silent, anyone could feel the nearby space begin to ripple around them.
However, even Law Domain experts like them could not interfere in this battle of schemes between supreme sovereigns. All they could do was helplessly watch by the sidelines.
Boom!
Another terrifying explosion of energy burst out from the black metal tower as two ragged figures were blasted out. Their mangled bodies spiraled through the sky, blood violently spurting from their mouths.
It was Bai Yu and Chen Le.
The second match had ended in a draw again!
Chapter 1048 Bad News
Another Draw!
Countless onlookers stared at Bai Yu and Chen Le, who had been blasted out of the black metal tower. There was no commotion this time but a strange silence.
It seemed that the Great Five Alliance had come prepared.
With the strange rune, losing was no longer possible for the Great Five Alliance. As such, they only needed to steal a single victory somehow to win the overall battle.
Innumerable gazes looked towards the Tianyuan Region camp, pausing on Bian Buji, Mu Youlan and Zhou Yuan.
The gazes ultimately swept past Bian Buji and Mu Youlan, then gathered on Zhou Yuan’s figure.
If one were to ask who of the five Tianyuan Region participants would most likely be defeated, it would naturally be the one with the weakest foundation, Zhou Yuan. After all, the others were all true advanced Heavenly Sun experts, whereas it had only been a few short months since Zhou Yuan stepped into the Heavenly Sun stage.
The atmosphere on the Tianyuan Region side grew somewhat suffocating.
Many gazed at Zhou Yuan as they sighed.
Yi Qiushui, Ye Bingling and the others were currently gathered together. Their faces were filled with graveness, and their eyes with worry.
Ye Bingling could not help but mutter in a low voice, “Zhou Yuan is so unlucky…”
If nothing unexpected had happened, Qin Lian and Bai Yu would have been able to win their matches. With one more victory from Bai Buji, the Tianyuan Region would take three of the five matches, allowing Zhou Yuan to participate merely as a formality and watch without having to do anything.
But who could have imagined that Qin Lian and Bai Yu would be forced into draws? As such, the upcoming fighters were now under even greater pressure.
One could not help but say that Zhou Yuan’s luck was really terrible.
“Bian Buji.” Chi Jing’s voice was so cold that even the temperature began to fall.
Bian Buji took a deep breath and cupped his fists together towards the five grand elders before flying forward.
However, even he was not optimistic about the fight. The strange rune was impossible to guard against.
Rumble!
A figure zipped out from the Great Five Alliance side on a bolt of lightning. It was the Thunder Mountain’s Ke Wen.
The two individuals’ gazes clashed as killing intent surged. Soon after, they dashed into the tower.
However, it was only a few dozen breaths later when a terrifying wave of energy unfurled from the tower once more, nearly shattering the nearby space.
Thud!
Two bloody figures were sent flying from the tower.
As expected, another draw.
The atmosphere on the Tianyuan Region side was suffocatingly heavy. Bian Buji had a Genesis Qi foundation of 1.84 billion, while Ke Wen had barely touched the 1.7 billion level. Moreover, Bian Buji also had a substantially bigger arsenal of attacks and techniques.
However, the other party had no intention of fighting and had directly summoned the glowing rune-ball to end the match.
Countless onlookers cast their gazes towards the remaining participants, Mu Youlan, Zhou Yuan, Zhuang Ming and Lu Qing.
Zhuang Ming’s and Lu Qing’s Genesis Qi foundations were at the 1.6 billion level. Although this was slightly weaker than Mu Youlan’s, both of them far surpassed Zhou Yuan.
Was this the Great Five Alliance’s plan? Forcing draws until the final match and then winning against Zhou Yuan?
Chi Jing slowly said, “Mu Youlan!”
Mu Youlan nodded. There was a tense look on her face as she rose into the air.
The Spirit Swallowing Pavilion’s Zhuang Ming also appeared outside the black metal tower from the Great Five Alliance side.
The two figures soon drifted into the tower, then faced each other inside. Dazzling glass suns rose behind them.
Mu Youlan’s Genesis Qi foundation was undoubtedly a little stronger. She was at the 1.69 billion level, nearly touching the 1.7 billion mark. Zhuang Ming was only slightly weaker, at 1.63 billion.
Such a gap was not difficult to overcome for the Heavenly Sun stage. Hence, Zhuang Ming did not immediately release the strange rune but instead chose to face Mu Youlan in combat first.
Zhuang Ming clearly had some pride. If he defeated Mu Youlan and won a victory, it would establish a gargantuan advantage for the Great Five Alliance.
However, he had somewhat underestimated the petite Mu Youlan’s battle power.
After going at it for several dozen rounds in the tower, Mu Youlan found her opportunity and sliced off one of Zhuang Ming’s arms with her vine-like sword.
The mistake made Zhuang Ming panic. He understood that Mu Youlan had planned to kill him with that move. Fortunately, he had narrowly avoided the fatal blow.
After such an intense battle, Zhuang Ming did not dare to delay a second longer. Who knew how heavy a punishment awaited him if he lost and caused the plan to fail. Hence, he ripped open his flesh and activated the rune-ball without hesitation.
Boom!
When the glowing rune-ball exploded, no one was surprised to see the two figures blast out of the tower.
The fourth match, draw!
Numerous regretful sighs sounded from the Tianyuan Region’s side. Mu Youlan had nearly dispatched her opponent and taken the first victory. Unfortunately, the other party had avoided the killing blow.
With Mu Youlan’s match over, countless gazes looked towards Zhou Yuan in pity. The Great Five Alliance would likely take the only victory through him and end the mystic creature battle.
Qin Lian had already regained her composure by this time. She turned to Zhou Yuan with a grave expression and said, “Zhou Yuan, Lu Qing’s Genesis Qi foundation should be at the 1.6 billion level, which is only a tenth of a billion more than you with your boost. Given your capabilities, you may be able to beat him.
“Moreover, given the current situation, you only need to drag the last match to a draw to make it an
overall draw. Although it’s bad for our reputation, at least they won’t be able to take away the mystical creature!
“That’s why you have to get a draw at all cost!”
The others nodded in agreement. Although the Tianyuan Region had lost face, the Wanzu Region’s plan would not succeed as long as they preserved the mystical creature.
Bai Yu remarked in a low voice, “I’m just afraid that even a draw will be too much for him.”
Qin Lian shot a glance at Bai Yu and said, “Zhou Yuan will have a 1.5 billion foundation after being boosted. If he can’t do it, who else will be able to?”
Bai Yu unhappily frowned but did not say anything in the end. He was currently full of anger with no outlet for release.
Zhou Yuan looked at Chi Jing.
Chi Jing nodded at him and said, “As long as you manage a draw, it won’t be—”
Her expression suddenly changed before she could finish. The other four grand elders’ faces also turned extremely ugly.
Rumble!
The surrounding Genesis Qi rippled violently as the pressure of the Law Domain experts spread, making it hard to breathe for the numerous Nascent Source and Heavenly Sun experts nearby.
Zhou Yuan hurriedly shouted, “What is it, senior sister Chi Jing?!”
Chi Jing and the others quickly realized their mistake and immediately withdrew their pressure. Their eyes were brimming with murder as they glared toward the Great Five Alliance.
The Great Five Alliance’s Law Domain experts looked back in mockery.
Chi Jing closed her eyes and slowly opened them again after a brief moment. She gently massaged her temple as she said in a tired and powerless voice, “The mystical creature battle at the Golden Lightning Abyss has already ended. As we expected, the result is five draws.”
The corners of Zhou Yuan’s eyes twitched. Their opponents were indeed very well prepared. It was not only the Heavenly Sun side—even the Nascent Source side had not been spared.
Zhou Yuan sighed and said, “Although a draw is shameful, it’s still an acceptable outcome.”
“What do you know!” Sect master Xuan Kun’s voice was filled with rage. “Although the ultimate outcome was five draws, when the final match was decided, supreme sovereign Wan Zu’s Law Decree broke into the supreme sovereign’s tower and snatched away the mystical creature!”
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