System's Super Sect-Chapter 663 - 660, The Immortal Sect team’s second opponent
Time passed little by little.
The situation had changed from four against five to three against five, and finally settled as two against five.
Only Wen Meng and Li Yuan were still holding on. Of course, the reason they hadn’t fallen yet was that Nanmen Chang hadn’t allowed the other three to join the battle. It seemed Nanmen Chang and his companion wanted to end everything personally.
It looked just like the Xia Family wanting to end the conflict with the Hidden Dragon Sect personally.
Although Nanmen Chang and his companion hadn’t cultivated a Profound Level Vein Technique, their Barbaric Demon Spirit Body paired with a Yellow Level Top-Grade Vein Skill defense was astonishing. Even though Wen Meng and her companion constantly counterattacked with a Profound Level Lower Grade Vein Technique, the consumption and gains were disproportionate.
Wen Meng and her companion were already exhausted, their Spirit Bodies reaching the point of soreness and trembling, with their Vein Technique releases growing weaker each time. Yet Nanmen Chang and his companion still seemed energetic, showing the momentum of being able to fight five hundred more rounds.
"Wen Meng, Li Yuan, withdraw from the combat area!" At this moment, Bu Ling’s voice suddenly came through.
Withdrawing could mean conceding.
In most people’s eyes, losing wasn’t terrifying.
Conceding was the most terrifying.
Because conceding meant you were afraid in your heart? That was more disgraceful than being defeated by the opponent.
"I..."
Wen Meng looked at the area behind her, just a few steps back, and she would be outside the combat area.
She hesitated.
She was truly unwilling to admit defeat.
She would rather be defeated by the opponent.
Seeing that they weren’t responding, Bu Ling shouted again: "You still have three team battles and ten individual matches, think long term."
Bu Ling feared the opponents would cause Wen Meng and her companion too much harm. If that happened, it would mean Wen Meng would be unable to exert her full strength in any upcoming matches, putting the Hidden Dragon Sect in a more passive situation.
"Li Yuan, you withdraw!" Wen Meng gritted her teeth, then shouted to Li Yuan beside her.
"Senior Sister, what about you?"
"I... I’m sorry, but even if I lose, I want them to pay the price."
Wen Meng stubbornly raised her sword, and her Meridian Gate started to tremble again.
Boom!
The sword tip hit the ground, then lifted sharply.
Starting from underfoot, three streaks of sword aura rose from the ground, slashing towards Nanmen Chang.
Nanmen Chang grinned, not dodging or evading, but instead crashing directly into the sword aura.
Boom——
The collision between the two raised thick dust once again.
Following that, a wave of air swept out from the dust, dispersing it, and also knocking Wen Meng away from her original position.
Wen Meng was blown away like a kite with a broken string, thrown out of the combat area. Fortunately, Li Yuan withdrew early and caught her.
The battle thus came to an end.
It also meant that Wen Meng’s team would be deducted 8920 points.
Thus, not only was the score from the previous victory gone, but the points had fallen into the negative.
Fortunately, negative points were not a concept in this world; the score was merely reset to zero.
...
The next day.
After studying He Ping, who was ranked 500th on the rookie list, Wen Ping sent Huai Ye to deliver a challenge letter the next day.
Upon hearing that Huai Ye’s team had a high score, and seeing Huai Ye as such a weak spot, the challenge was accepted promptly.
He Ping, as the first person of the current generation in Jiyang Sect, a four-star giant influence, possessed a pride unique to him.
For instance: He did not need assistance from Sect elders.
From the beginning, he was a leader, overseeing all the teams in Jiyang Sect and also selecting opponents for each one. It could be said He Ping was not foolish; he still regarded Huai Ye and his team as opponents.
Because he thought Huai Ye and his team wouldn’t be foolish either!
Of course, treating them as opponents was different from treating them as unbeatable ones.
After receiving Huai Ye’s challenge letter, He Ping began preparing for the third match, directly going to the Hundred Sects Alliance to buy intelligence. After buying the intelligence, He Ping first chose an opponent for himself, targeting the 300th rank on the rookie list.
"He Ping, this Lu Lang is the first person of the Lu Family’s generation, ranked 200 places higher than you on the rookie list. You should reconsider. In a team match, you can only win, not lose. A loss would make two matches count for nothing."
The elder speaking was the Grand Elder of Jiyang Sect. Although he trusted He Ping’s judgment, he couldn’t help but speak up.
He Ping shook his head and said, "Uncle, you’re worrying too much. Look at the data here, Lu Lang likes showing off. Relying on his Profound Level Lower-grade Cultivation Technique, he reached the Great Success Realm and achieved a one-on-three victory in the first match. You see his ability, but I see his current mindset and what he’ll do next."
"What do you mean?"
"At the grand event, with forces outside Heaven and Earth Lake watching, isn’t it the best opportunity to prove oneself? His one-on-three display was not for weaker people. No... it’s for those outside Heaven and Earth Lake. So, he’ll certainly try again. Who isn’t in the Upper Profound Realm? I’m confident I can beat him!"
"Too risky."
"Uncle, my decision is made!"
He Ping was too lazy to explain further. His uncle thought about stability, but he believed young people should maintain their vigor.
His uncle and their peers were old.
Their kind of stability was not something he wished to accept.
Defeating this kind of genius who likes taking on multiple opponents. Once he wins, he would gain greater recognition and more applause.
Of course, he didn’t think he would lose.
Lose to a brute?
How could that be?
Nonetheless, the Grand Elder of Jiyang Sect was not someone to give up his opinion due to a few words, and he straightforwardly said, "I’m not discussing this with you! Choose another. If you lose, your rookie rank won’t even hold at 500."
He Ping simply replied, "Uncle, I’m not discussing this with you either! Besides, I don’t believe they can win."
Looking at He Ping’s determined expression, the Grand Elder of Jiyang Sect felt quite uncomfortable, but he understood clearly that he could not shake He Ping’s decision. Helplessly, he could only leave in haste to find the Sect Leader.
Seeing the Grand Elder leave the room, He Ping knew exactly what his uncle was up to and directly shouted outside, "Even if my father comes, he won’t be able to change my decision."
If you’re going to eat, go for the big one.
In the third match, he was determined to win.
He also wanted to experience the School Vein Skill of the Lu Family. When Lu Lang took on three opponents, he beat them to a pulp with his fists. He wanted to see if the Lu Family’s fists were tougher or if the sword of Jiyang Sect was sharper!
After closing the door, He Ping began arranging the target opponents for other teams from Jiyang Sect.
Those who received challenge letters should prioritize choosing teams from the challenge letters.
Those who did not receive challenge letters should start looking for evenly matched teams because picking weaker teams might mean they wouldn’t accept the challenge.
...
The third day.
The challenge day arrived as scheduled.
"Sect Leader, it’s time to leave," Huai Ye began shouting from downstairs.
In the room, Wen Ping collected four modified Two-Vortex Vortex Maps and, after stepping out, considered a question.
Vortex Maps, to sell or not to sell?
Honestly, selling them could yield quite a bit of White Crystal.
One Vortex Map could earn a few hundred pieces of White Crystal.
Four pieces would fetch at least 1000!
If not sold, three of the four Vortex Maps could be given to Huai Ye and the other three as a reward. Giving away three Two-Vortex Vortex Maps in times of scarcity was not a minor gesture, Wen Ping felt a bit reluctant.
One piece costs 700 White Crystal!
Three pieces would be 2100!
"Well, let’s finish this match first. For the sake of the mission, let’s be generous this once." Wen Ping forced a smile of resignation.
"Let’s go."
After going downstairs, Wen Ping led Huai Ye and five others towards the Secret Realm.
Upon entering the Secret Realm, Wen Ping brought the challenge letter and reached the 44th challenge area as expected.
On the Floating Island, there were still crowds sitting densely, Wen Ping estimated that many had been watching for several days straight.
After waiting for a while outside the battle area, He Ping arrived with his team.
He Ping glanced at Huai Ye and the others, then turned back to continue the conversation with the person beside him, "How’s it, did Lu Lang accept it?"
The young man next to him nodded, "Accepted. He seemed very excited when I handed over the challenge letter, especially upon seeing me."
"Great, then let’s beat him to it. As for strategy, I’ll ponder over it later and deliver it to you tonight." Hearing that Lu Lang accepted the challenge letter, He Ping got excited, began rubbing his hands together, looking very enthused.
"Mm."
The four people beside him nodded.
Soon, the challenge area emptied out.
According to sequence, it was the turn of Immortal Sect and Jiyang Sect.
Upon entering the battle arena, people from Jiyang Sect merely glanced at Immortal Sect, most of the time discussing Lu Lang and others.
Lu Jiang and Lu Xue felt rather helpless.
It was their first time being so underestimated.
Before stepping onto the stage, Wen Ping reminded them again, "Remember, maintain your formation and don’t give the opponent a chance to disrupt your lineup."
Saying so, Wen Ping resumed his usual habit, scouting for the next opponent.
Lu Jiang and Lu Xue turned around and saw that Wen Ping was nowhere to be found, and suddenly panicked a little.
Where did Sect Leader Wen go?
If he were here, he could at least give them some pointers.
Facing He Ping, of all people!
Ranked 500 on the Rookie List.
"What are you two looking at?" Just as Lu Jiang and Lu Xue looked sideways, He Ping’s voice echoed.
Saying so, He Ping directly said to the Middle Profound Realm next to him, "Those two Lower Profound Realm people at the back are your responsibility."
The young man nodded, smiling happily.
"Brother He, I’ll complete the task!"
He Ping stared at Lu Xue and others, continuing, "Others, pick whoever you want, quickly resolve the fight."
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
The three nodded then began discussing who should tackle whom.
Lin Kewu looked at this scene and shrugged helplessly, "Let’s begin too."
"Alright."
Huai Ye and Qin Mo replied in unison.
As usual, they started with Sword Control Skill and Fire Dragon Skill.
This time, Qin Mo directly activated Hellfire, with a crimson Fire Dragon charging at He Ping’s crowd.
Huai Ye didn’t pass through the Thousand Layers to obtain the Hellfire Anomaly Vein, so he could only use Sword Control Skill. However, this time, the Celestial Demon Sword was unsheathed.
The Celestial Demon Sword was borrowed from Luo Mi before departing, because she knew Huai Ye was only in the Lower Profound Realm and the most adept skill she had was Sword Control Skill.
