Chapter 1270: Old Lady Failed

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Winds of Kyushu.

Winds of Kyushu.

Trapped within the grand formation, his accumulated might was instantly and greatly weakened and obstructed. Mokodo roared, unleashing his full power without reservation. The area around him almost transformed into a ball of exploding spiritual energy, obscuring his true form.

Cracking sounds emanated as fissures appeared on the translucent light barrier of the grand formation, indicating it was on the verge of collapse. After all, this formation was hastily set up by Lu Ye; its defensive strength wouldn't be exceptional. However, it was barely sufficient to withstand Mokodo's prepared strike.

With a crashing sound, the defensive formation shattered, and Lu Ye himself shot into the sky.

Many cultivators secretly observing the scene only vaguely saw Lu Ye's figure transform into a long rainbow, crossing paths with Mokodo. The next instant, a spray of hot blood drifted down from the sky. As a muffled groan sounded, Mokodo swiftly retreated, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

In that fleeting clash, victory and defeat were decided!

Seeing Lu Yiye's calm expression and complete lack of injuries, everyone knew that Mokodo had been defeated and likely injured. However, no one knew the extent of his injuries. The fellow had arrived with great momentum but fled incredibly quickly, acting decisively.

Compared to Baoshi's bloody battle with Lu Yiye, Mokodo's challenge was undoubtedly less spectacular to watch. Yet, everyone understood that the inherent danger was no less than the previous fight, perhaps even greater. Mokodo, however, valued his life more, so he immediately fled after a disadvantageous move. In contrast, Baoshi fought to the death without retreating, resulting in him being utterly shattered, which was regrettable.

The previous two challengers, weaker individuals from the bottom ten of the rankings, later entered the fray. Some were utterly defeated, resulting in one death and one injury. This further solidified for the secretly observing cultivators the true value of the top rank. After witnessing these two clashes firsthand, no one would again question the ranking of Jade Enchantress of the Four Heavens.

Wei Piao's eye twitched uncontrollably.

One such battle was enough; there was no real need to fight to the death.

For a ghost cultivator, if there's no certainty of a one-hit kill when the enemy is completely unaware, it's better not to act, to avoid putting oneself in danger.

Everyone couldn't help but inwardly complain, "Those with thick eyebrows and big eyes are indeed not what they seem; they've simply wasted the respect of us onlookers."

Junior Brother Lu didn't know what kind of covert struggle existed between Lu Yiye and You Ping, but judging by the strange atmosphere just now and Lu Yiye's subtle actions, You Ping apparently couldn't find an opportunity to strike in such a hidden standoff. So, she simply revealed her figure openly.

You Ping turned her head to Lu Ye and said calmly, "I thought the greatest opponent in the Primordial Realm this time would be Gu Yulou. I didn't expect another one like you to emerge. Young man, you must know that a beautiful woman can bring disaster. Those easily swayed by beauty cannot go far."

Lu Ye glanced at her indifferently, "Those who talk too much don't go far either!"

Baoshi, arms crossed, chuckled beside them. You Ping couldn't help but glare at him, "What are you laughing about? Laugh again and I'll knock out your teeth!"

The incessantly chattering Baoshi suddenly fell silent. His small body sat cross-legged there, his expression solemn and focused.

So, although it wasn't explicitly stated, both knew that after their previous life-or-death struggle, there was no longer any reason for them to fight again.

The frequency of battles in the surroundings was increasing, with the aftershocks of intense combat periodically reverberating from various directions. This contention had reached its final stage, and those who wished to emerge victorious were naturally exerting their full power.

After Lu Yiye had won two consecutive challenges from the first and seventh-ranked opponents, Junior Brother Lu believed that others would still come to challenge him. Especially the two currently ranked below Lu Yiye—regardless of their stance, they would surely appear.

As the voice sounded, Junior Brother Lu was horrified to discover that the space nearby slightly distorted, and then a delicate figure appeared like a phantom.

Lu Ye paused in silence, then reburied the scattered stones he had disturbed.

As it turned out, those two indeed had no intention of letting things go. You Ping had already appeared, seemingly searching for an opportunity to act just now, but unfortunately, she seemed to have failed.

At this stage, it was no longer possible to endure until the end merely by evading. The Revelations of the Reincarnation Tree descended periodically. To avoid being overlooked, one needed sufficient gains. If the gains were insufficient, being marked by the Reincarnation Tree's Revelations would only make one a target for others.

This guy... shouldn't he be dead?

Lu Ye returned to his original spot and sat down to rest. Baoshi also eagerly followed him. He even familiarly greeted Junior Brother Lu, who was stunned for a long while before reacting.

Secretly, she was a bit troubled, but leaving at this moment was truly impossible. Her injuries hadn't healed, and the contention of the Divine Sea had reached its final critical juncture. Once she left this place, she might not last even half a day.

Under such a great sifting process, the number of surviving cultivators was constantly decreasing.

Some couldn't grasp the situation. These two, who had previously fought to the death, were now able to coexist peacefully with such tacit understanding? It was truly baffling to understand what these top-tier prodigies were thinking.

You Ping glared at him resentfully, then turned her head and called out sweetly in a certain direction, "This old lady has won; do you want to give it a try?"

Yellow Dragon Realm, Gu Yulou!

Thus, he immediately knew the newcomer's identity.

In fact, there was nothing too complicated about it. Lu Ye didn't feel any fighting intent from Baoshi, so naturally, he wouldn't be wary of him. Correspondingly, Baoshi had already died once at Lu Ye's hands, so he certainly wouldn't seek trouble for himself.

She looked around, but still couldn't understand where that aura was coming from.

Baoshi said nonchalantly, "I'm not even afraid of being shattered to pieces, so why would I be afraid of you knocking out my teeth?" Others feared You Ping, but he truly didn't, because You Ping's methods were of little use against him. He had almost no weaknesses that could be exploited unless he was shattered into pieces like Lu Ye did. This was a unique advantage of the Stone Clan, which other races could not replicate.

With a sigh in her heart, she could only resign herself to fate for now. Having benefited from Wei Piaoze's presence this time, she would repay him well when the opportunity arose in the future.

Seemingly sensing the commotion above, Baoshi, who had shrunk countless times and was now roughly the size of a child, looked up at Lu Ye. He grinned innocently, "Rest, take a rest!"

Lu Ye remained noncommittal, and the cultivators observing in secret were also in an uproar. Previously, seeing Baoshi fight to the death despite knowing he was outmatched, many had sincerely paid him their highest respects. Although such a choice seemed foolish, his persistent courage in the face of a strong enemy deeply moved and earned the respect of everyone. Only now did they realize that it wasn't foolish, fearless persistence at all; the person could simply escape like a cicada shedding its skin.

Before she spoke and appeared, Wei Piaoze had not detected the slightest trace of her aura. Only when she suddenly materialized did Wei Piaoze see such a person.

Time passed, and the Revelations of the Reincarnation Tree descended once more.

Baoshi leaped out of the pit, sending shattered stones flying, and explained to Lu Ye, "That's our Stone Clan's innate divine ability. I'm not lying to you; I really was killed by you!"

The situation in the field became a bit strange. Originally, only Lu Ye was there with Junior Brother Lu, but now Baoshi had also appeared. This guy looked simple-minded but was actually unusually active, unable to sit still for even a moment. He would sometimes strike up conversations with Junior Brother Lu and sometimes ask Lu Ye all sorts of questions.

Therefore, if there was anyone in the Primordial Realm who didn't fear this ghost cultivator from the Northern Underworld Ghost Realm, it could only be Baoshi.

Ghost cultivators hidden in the shadows were the most threatening. Thus, directly revealing one's figure was undoubtedly a concession and a stance—an unwillingness to conflict with Lu Ye.

There was no discernible aura about her, yet the moment she appeared, Lu Ye subtly felt a hint of pressure.

You Ping glanced indifferently at Junior Brother Lu, her voice as clear and cold as water: "Being beautiful is good; you can casually latch onto a powerful figure. Congratulations."

Wei Piao, who was sitting cross-legged recovering, paused slightly. Because he discovered something strange: his own 'gains' number had not increased compared to when the last Revelation descended. And the one ranked first was still Baoshi from the Seven-Color Domain!

As You Ping's voice fell, a figure slowly walked over from that direction. The newcomer possessed a magnificent bearing and an excellent appearance, carrying a silver spear in his hand.

Although Lu Ye didn't particularly want to pay attention to him, given that they had just had a life-or-death battle, completely ignoring him would seem unfriendly. So, he chatted with him desultorily.

Finally understanding what the strange atmosphere earlier was all about, cold sweat instantly drenched his clothes, and he exclaimed in shock, "You Ping!"

Junior Brother Lu didn't know what exactly had happened, but instinctively felt that the atmosphere was off, as if some immense, unseen danger was about to descend.

Inside the pit, a small figure was sitting cross-legged, devoid of any life aura, as if it were just a rock. However, its bald forehead reflected a dim luster under the sunlight!

After a thought, he got up and went to where Baoshi had 'died,' pushing aside the scattered stones. Then he saw a pit that had appeared on the ground at some unknown time.

This was a woman, her face unclear because she wore a ghost-like mask that covered most of it. Her white hair was neatly tied back, and she wore a form-fitting white robe. The exposed skin was covered with intricate patterns.

Wei Piaoze's face instantly flushed, yet she found it hard to refute anything. In her heart, she was unwilling to depend on anyone, but given the current circumstances, she was indeed seeking refuge under Lu Yiye's wing. Otherwise, in such a place and environment, she would have no standing.

Such strength, topping the rankings, was truly well-deserved.

Wei Piao's little finger also rested on the Panshian Blade, gently stroking it.

Now, even the seventh-ranked Mokodo was no match for a single move from Jade Enchantress. It was unknown if anyone else highly ranked would come to challenge him.

Not until a stick of incense had burned did a leisurely sigh suddenly echo in his ear: "The top rank is truly well-deserved!"

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