System's Super Sect-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?"

"He’s not dead, still breathing, his chest is still slightly heaving, he can be saved!"

"Even if he can be saved, so what? With such injuries, his body is severely burned. Not to mention the charred skin, but the chest’s piercing wound and that hit from Lin Kewu. Tsk tsk, it’d probably take a year and a half to recover fully. A year and a half later, who knows how strong the other geniuses will have become."

"Yes, after a year and a half, everything will be too late. But why did the Immortal Sect suddenly change and attack Lu Bai?"

"In a five-person match, shouldn’t we take out the weakest first?"

Amidst the murmurs, H Lan on the Floating Island finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The stand was maintained only because of Lu Bai’s presence.

Now that Lu Bai is barely hanging on, this battle is practically a sure win.

Without Lu Bai, those three are nothing in front of the three from the Immortal Sect and Lu Jiang and Lu Xue.

H Lan turned his head and quietly asked, "Sect Leader Wen, was this your pre-planned strategy?"

"I certainly didn’t ask them to focus on Lu Bai, after all, Lu Bai’s power is infinitely close to Half-Step Divine Profound."

Having said this, Wen Ping felt a certain satisfaction toward Lin Kewu.

This guy is well-suited for this kind of team battle!

Keen judgment and decisiveness are essential and important qualities for a commander in team battles.

If the Immortal Sect sets up a Vein Array team in the future, Lin Kewu could be made one of the commanders. Although the current power of the Vein Array is unknown, the attention of strong figures outside Heaven and Earth Lake suggests that the Vein Array should be quite powerful.

Of course, this is all future talk.

Wen Ping had no intention of forcibly forming anything, much like cultivation, a master can only lead you to the door; it’s up to the individual to practice.

The path Lin Kewu takes in the future is something Wen Ping can at most provide a direction for.

Upon pondering, it seemed that Zi Ran should also be completing the creation of the Three-Vortex Vortex Map soon.

When asked last night, it was close to completion.

"H Lan, leave them to you. Once the points ranking is out, have Huai Ye transmit a message to me." Wen Ping had a mind to leave, thinking of using the Life Core Pendant to try his luck.

Perhaps it might bring unexpected joy?

After all, it’s something meant for his father.

H Lan nodded, seeing Wen Ping off, "Rest assured, Sect Leader!"

...

As for the Hidden Dragon Sect.

Since winning against the Xia Family that day, everyone has been immersed in a sea of joy.

The subsequent team matches all ended in victories without exception; although the opponents’ ranks weren’t high, upon checking the points ranking after five matches, the Bainian Xiang team was ranked around 1500.

There are only over 3000 teams in total for the team matches!

Even though Wen Meng and the others lost one match, their ranking wasn’t low, around 2000.

Of course, many teams have yet to finish, and the final ranking might go higher or lower.

Overall, Bainian Hanshan is quite satisfied.

Compared to other forces, if they can’t compete, then they can’t. Bainian Xiang’s weaknesses can be addressed back at the sect later.

The fact that they could frustrate the Xia Family’s team is his greatest joy.

At the same time, he is delighted with the means Bainian Xiang possesses.

The Hundred Sects Alliance hasn’t yet declared his daughter’s broom contraband. If the individual matches follow the same one-on-one arena format as the previous century, that broom could still be used in the individual matches.

With it, pushing into the top 100 rookie rankings might not be an issue.

Looking at the real-time ranking scroll brought by his subordinates, Bainian Hanshan’s conversation suddenly shifted as he spoke to Bu Ling beside him, "Old Bu, do you have any new thoughts about Bainian Xiang joining that Immortal Sect? Do share."

"When it concerns the heritage of the Hidden Dragon Sect, I’ll follow the Sect Master’s decisions."

"Go on! Why are we holding anything back between us?"

Bu Ling pondered and said, "Since the Sect Master is no longer upset, dealing with this matter after the Hundred Year Congregation ends shouldn’t be too late. Although the Immortal Sect is connected with Master Zi Ran, with some pressure, this matter should be easily resolved. Even if Bainian Xiang is unwilling, if the Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect expels her, can she shamelessly cling to the Immortal Sect?"

"Then tell me, is it possible... that all of Bainian Xiang’s skills and that flying broom come from that Immortal Sect?"

Bainian Hanshan speculated.

Intending to gauge Bu Ling’s thoughts, he didn’t expect Bu Ling to suddenly laugh.

"Sect Master, if the Immortal Sect had such capabilities, why would they only bring a Middle Profound Realm and two Lower Profound Realms to the Hundred Year Congregation? And that broom, according to my speculation, was crafted by Master Zi Ran specifically to aid our Hidden Dragon Sect. Although this may seem opportunistic, it was a great blow to the Xia Family!"

"There’s actually something you’ve never known; Master Zi Ran has had hand afflictions these past years and has only recently recovered."

"What?"

"Master Zi Ran allowed only me to know this, but since her hand afflictions are cured now, it’s no harm in telling you."

"Sect Master, you mean..." After the initial shock, Bu Ling moved toward Bainian Hanshan’s implied meaning.

Bainian Hanshan replied, "Exactly, Master Zi Ran doesn’t know swordsmanship, nor can she utilize the Vortex Divine Artisan Skill. So the swordsmanship and that flying broom are unlikely her work..."

As Bainian Hanshan spoke, his gaze occasionally drifted to the real-time ranking scroll in his hand.

Flipping through a couple of pages now and then.

This wasn’t to see any particular ranking status, but he liked to look at something during such times—it’s just a personal habit of his.

Much like how some people like to eat when they think.