Chapter 198: Group Divine Skill

The little girl instinctively pulled her cloak lower; she remained incredibly cute, even in battle.

"If this continues, we won't have any chance. Breaking through this illusionary stalemate is the key to overcoming this!"

As the captain, Bai Lianxue's guidance was undoubtedly correct, but the problem was how to break this stalemate.

After trying several methods with no success, all five fell silent.

Facing an overwhelming, realm-crushing assault, Bai Lianxue and her four teammates faced their toughest challenge since the competition began, and the first real pressure they had experienced since arriving in the Three Thousand Dao States.

The execution of any cultivation technique seemed to be restricted by this oppressive force within this specific illusionary space.

"So that's how it is... This illusionary art is based on the power of Dao. The Dao of Heaven and Earth forms the invisible rules that bind all beings on the continent. For the illusionary art lineage to reach this level, it shows the profound heritage of the Cold Moon Empire's royal family."

This was Xu Yang's first exposure to the illusionary art lineage's inheritance, and he gained a new understanding and appreciation for these techniques. They were far from as shallow and simple as rumored. Furthermore, Xu Yang had a thought: if he truly wanted to establish a force in the Three Thousand Dao States, he would inevitably have more connections with the Cold Moon Empire lineage in the future, as the value of this lineage's power was unique.

At this critical moment, Long Kun, as the only male in the team, displayed his courage and composure, consistently standing at the forefront. But even so, being suppressed to the Golden Core realm, he still had a significant gap compared to the five opposing girls. As the light blades continuously struck him, Long Kun quickly showed signs of fatigue and dizziness.

"What should we do...? We still don't seem to have found a way to dismantle this illusionary formation!"

At this crucial, precarious moment, the small dragon python beside Tuantuan suddenly appeared.

"Heh heh, you fools, this illusionary space is bound by the power of Dao. It's precisely this functioning of laws that allows the illusionary space to persist. As long as you can destroy the laws here, or make the entire space fall into absolute stillness for an instant, the illusionary formation will naturally collapse."

"Damn it, you stinking snake! Since you knew how to break the deadlock, why did you only come out now? Did you have to let me get beaten for so long?"

Long Kun's words indeed made the dragon python grin slyly.

"Heh heh, you deserve a beating. Getting lost in an opponent's appearance during battle is the most foolish and lowest-level mistake. The more beautiful the opponent, the more dangerous they become the moment they reveal their killing intent, because they are often best at utilizing their beauty. You still lack too much in terms of practical combat experience; if I don't teach you a lesson, you'll suffer a great loss sooner or later!"

Ling Qingshu couldn't help but ask, "But then again, our current cultivation realms are too far below theirs. How can we make the space absolutely still? That's also a problem!"

The dragon python's body instinctively expanded slightly. "The most effective way is Soul Tremor! Make all five opponents simultaneously fall into a state of mental stagnation. Even if only for a second, there's a chance to break the illusionary formation!"

Tuantuan listened to the little snake's explanation, her large eyes spun around as if she had thought of something.

"Heh heh, now that you mention it, I understand. What could make five girls fantasize must be..."

Thinking, Tuantuan waved her hand and began to draw rapidly on her drawing board. Soon, the outline of Xu Yang in a particular state appeared.

Although the spectators outside couldn't see the situation within the illusionary formation, nine out of ten people on the battlefield were girls. When all of them saw Xu Yang's pure physical body, their cheeks instinctively flushed.

Especially when Xu Yang, in such a pure state, stepped into the snow and walked towards them, not only the five girls from the Cold Moon Empire but even Bai Lianxue's three goddesses fell into a dazed state.

"Now, Brother Long!"

"Understood!"

Clearly, Long Kun was the only one among everyone from both teams who remained clear-headed. He immediately let out a deafening roar that shook the heavens. The terrifying sound waves reverberated almost instantly, as the aura within him, bathed in the power of the Silver Dragon Source, fully erupted. All the illusionary power attached to the surrounding space rapidly disintegrated as the Dao laws collapsed.

"What?!" The appearance of this scene greatly surprised the powerful experts from the Cold Moon Empire. Empress Xue Qinghan, whose beauty was peerless yet whose aura was exceptionally cold, slowly opened her eyes. As one of the most powerful spiritual force cultivators present, the Empress's gaze pierced through the central arena and entered the mental world of the disciple who was the captain of one team, immediately capturing the entire process that had just unfolded within the illusion.

"Uh..."

What kind of person was the Empress? Yet even she instinctively fell into a state of mental stagnation. Although she regained clarity in just half a second, the mental shock that Xu Yang's outline brought her seemed even stronger than what the girls experienced.

"Your Majesty, are you... all right?"

"I'm fine. Continue watching the match."

Her personal maid noticed a faint blush on the Empress's cheeks and couldn't help but ask with concern, but immediately met the Empress's cold, beautiful gaze. Her heart chilled, and she said no more.

It wasn't until everything around them returned to normal that the Empress quietly glanced at Xu Yang. This time, Xu Yang had a clearer insight and perception, but he pretended not to notice and continued to observe the arena.

"Heh heh heh..."

That mischievous girl, Tuantuan, seemed very satisfied with her prank, looking with a wicked smile at the dazed youths in front of her.

"I seem to have found the only weakness of your Cold Moon lineage. How interesting."

"Everyone, go all out and attack that brat!"

The five girls from Cold Moon Team One simultaneously went berserk, each of their figures shooting skyward at that moment, as if they wanted to tear Tuantuan to shreds immediately.

Their proudest Moon Illusionary Formation was actually broken by such a young, inexperienced girl, and in such an indecent manner.

Overwhelmed by shame and anger, the five girls lost their rationality, which also meant they consequently lost their final competitive edge.

When the Empress, Xu Yang, and others saw the five Cold Moon girls act this way, the outcome was already clear in their minds.

"Alas, on the battlefield, the most taboo thing is to lose one's rationality. Once one's judgment is interfered with by emotions, it becomes impossible to achieve victory."

Boom!

Powerful auras simultaneously erupted from Bai Lianxue and her four teammates. With almost a single strike, the five girls, having lost all the advantages granted by the illusion, were simultaneously sent flying backward.