Chapter 462: Only Three Left

On a stone platform shrouded in mist, violent Genesis Qi collided. In an instant, one surge was brutally torn apart, and a figure behind it was directly struck by the Genesis Qi.

The figure was sent flying backward instantly, sliding across the stone platform and leaving a long trail. Spitting blood, it looked extremely disheveled.

“Heh heh, Han Yan, is that all you’ve got?” a contesting disciple from the Lu Hong lineage sneered. He threw a punch, and powerful Genesis Qi roared out, carrying a sharp, tearing sound through the air as it fiercely whistled towards the figure.

Han Yan awkwardly rolled over and got up. He quickly crossed his arms in front of him, and Genesis Qi surged forth, protecting his body.

The strong Genesis Qi impact hit his arms. His body trembled violently, and he was forced to slide back again. His arms were somewhat twisted, clearly having sustained significant damage.

Another mouthful of blood gushed out.

Han Yan’s face was covered in blood, but he merely wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Without a word, he stared fiercely at the two figures in front of him.

They were two contestants from the Lu Hong lineage. Facing two opponents, he clearly fell into a disadvantage very quickly.

The two Lu Hong lineage disciples stared at Han Yan with playful eyes, like cats toying with a mouse. Given Han Yan's strength, it was clearly impossible for him to fight both of them alone.

As Han Yan wiped the blood from his face, another disheveled figure fell from behind, stumbling and landing beside him.

The petite figure was naturally Han Yu. However, her situation was no better. Behind her, two more Lu Hong lineage disciples approached with smiles, completely surrounding and trapping both of them.

“Are you alright?” Han Yan asked Han Yu with a wry smile.

Han Yu bit her lip and shook her head.

“It seems the two of us alone can’t stop all four of them,” Han Yan sighed. They had certainly tried their best, but the outcome was clearly not as good as expected.

“Just hold on a little longer,” Han Yan said. “Zhou Yuan is tied up with Wu Hai. I heard he defeated him before. If he can win this time, he should be able to come and support us. Then it’ll be three against four, which will be much easier.”

Hearing this, Han Yu shook her head and curled her lip. “You’re still counting on him?” she said. “The last time Zhou Yuan defeated Wu Hai was just because Wu Hai was careless. In a situation like this, he definitely won’t get that kind of chance again. So, don’t expect anyone else to come to our aid.”

Han Yan paused, his face turning a little bitter. Finally, he took a deep breath and said, “I’ll create an opening for you. Escape with all your might. Don’t fight head-on after that; just try to buy as much time as you can.”

Han Yu bit her red lip, her eyes filled with unwillingness. She knew that if Han Yan did that, he would likely be immediately targeted. He wouldn’t just suffer greatly but would undoubtedly be eliminated directly.

“Your speed is greater than mine, you’re better suited for delaying,” Han Yan said, waving his hand, his tone firm. “Let’s decide it this way.”

Han Yu bit her lip and nodded with difficulty.

Powerful Genesis Qi, nearly a thousand feet high, surged directly upwards from above Han Yan’s head. It then split into four torrents of Genesis Qi. These torrents transformed into four luminous Genesis Qi seals, whistling towards the four figures.

This attack was Han Yan’s desperate, all-out effort. Its momentum was exceptionally fierce.

Therefore, even the four disciples were slightly startled. Their Genesis Qi surged, and they let out long roars, meeting the attack head-on.

Boom! As the Genesis Qi collided, Han Yan roared, “Go!”

Han Yu dared not waste the opportunity Han Yan had created with all his might. Her Genesis Qi surged, and her figure instantly transformed into a streak of light, darting away.

Buzz! The four torrents of Genesis Qi only lasted for about ten seconds. They instantly shattered Han Yan’s Genesis Qi torrents. Immediately after, the Genesis Qi counter-attacked, slamming into Han Yan’s body.

The stone platform cracked, and Han Yan’s body was buried beneath it. Blood gushed out; he was clearly severely wounded, not far from being eliminated.

Out of the corner of her eye, Han Yu saw this scene, and her eyes turned red. But she dared not stop. Genesis Qi surged within her body, and she unleashed her speed to the maximum, shooting out like an arrow.

However, just as she was about to rush into the mist, Genesis Qi suddenly surged in front of her. A figure appeared like a phantom, blocking her path.

At the same time, a cold, mocking laugh reached her ears: “Your speed is indeed good, but unfortunately, it’s not as fast as mine!”

The figure was precisely one of the four disciples from the Lu Hong lineage. He stared at Han Yu with a cold sneer. His figure approached her like a ghost. His hand extended like an eagle’s claw, imbued with chilling sword intent. He instantly gripped Han Yu’s throat.

Han Yu’s delicate body stiffened. She bit her lip and glared fiercely at the person in front of her, but in her eyes, powerlessness and despondency emerged.

“Still not giving up?” the disciple laughed. “While I don’t like to harm beautiful things, if you keep struggling, you might end up quite disheveled.”

Below, the other three disciples, seeing this scene, all chuckled mockingly.

They stared at Han Yan, who was severely wounded and unable to fight, within the stone platform. “The two of you thought you could hold back all four of us?” they said. “You’re underestimating us too much, aren’t you?”

Han Yan, covered in blood, lay powerlessly on the ground. He looked at the captured Han Yu and gave a wry smile. They truly had done their best. He hoped that by now, Senior Sister Lü Yan and the others had defeated Yuan Hong...

Outside the Chief Peak, when many disciples saw Han Yan and Han Yu captured, an uproar ensued.

The disciples of the Lü Song lineage all had grim expressions. Elder Lü Song himself was frowning. Although this scene was somewhat expected, the disciples of the Lu Hong lineage were being a bit excessive.

In contrast, the Lu Hong lineage cheered aloud. The previously dull and awkward atmosphere, due to Wu Hai’s defeat, was swept away. They knew that once these four senior brothers were free, Zhou Yuan wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble at all.

Zhou Yuan would surely have to fully pay back the prestige their lineage had lost earlier.

Lu Hong’s stern expression also softened at this moment. He looked at the other two lineages, sneering inwardly.

“Junior Sister Han Yu, give up.” The Lu Hong lineage disciple smiled, staring at the unwilling Han Yu. Then he said playfully, “Junior Sister Han Yu can remember my name. I am Chen Gong. If Junior Sister is still not convinced in the future, you’re welcome to come and seek my guidance.”

“But for now, there’s no time…” Genesis Qi furiously gathered in his other palm. Finally, he unleashed a powerful punch, clearly intending to severely injure Han Yu and cripple her combat ability.

Han Yu looked at the fierce incoming attack and closed her eyes in despair.

However, just as Chen Gong’s palm was about to strike, his brow suddenly furrowed slightly. He faintly seemed to hear a subtle whooshing sound.

The whooshing sound had been extremely faint a moment before. Yet, a moment later, it suddenly roared above him like thunder. The mist there was abruptly torn apart.

A blurred figure whistled down. Powerful Genesis Qi erupted, and a jade-like light flowed around its body. It directly carried a terrifying force, striking Chen Gong’s body heavily with lightning speed, before he could fully react.

Consequently, everyone could only see Chen Gong’s figure plummeting like a cannonball. He landed heavily on the stone platform, raising dust. The entire stone platform gradually cracked.

This scene immediately caused an uproar everywhere.

On the stone platform, the expressions of the other three Lu Hong lineage disciples also changed drastically. Their Genesis Qi pulsed, sweeping away the surrounding dust. Then, they saw Chen Gong’s body had been directly stomped into the rubble of the collapsed stone platform, utterly disheveled.

And on Chen Gong’s body, a figure was standing.

Numerous gazes turned to him, and a shock went through them. “Zhou Yuan?!” the three Lu Hong lineage disciples exclaimed.

In mid-air, Han Yu was also somewhat stunned. A moment ago, she had just felt a blur before her eyes, and Chen Gong had flown off...

She slowly lowered her head. Then, with her red lips slightly parted, she stared at the young figure standing on Chen Gong’s body below. She murmured in disbelief, “…Zhou Yuan?”

She hadn’t expected Zhou Yuan to appear at the last moment and save her.

“Zhou Yuan, let him go!” the three disciples roared. Powerful Genesis Qi surged forth, locking onto Zhou Yuan.

However, Zhou Yuan paid them no mind. He just looked down at Chen Gong, who was beneath his foot. Chen Gong’s face was covered in blood, but he glared at Zhou Yuan fiercely, roaring, “How dare you ambush me! You’re dead!”

Zhou Yuan smiled, then indifferently raised his foot. “You can remember my name too… if you have time later, you’re welcome to come and seek my guidance.”

Then, Genesis Qi surged on his foot, and he stomped down hard onto Chen Gong’s face.

The floor cracked, and Chen Gong was directly stomped unconscious by Zhou Yuan’s kick.

The three Lu Hong lineage disciples nearby had ashen faces.

Zhou Yuan, however, clapped his hands. He looked up and smiled at them, saying, “Now… there are only three left.”