Chapter 1360

Zu An was truly speechless. "Big sister, you're here to help Yu Yanluo secure a spot. How did this turn into a vacation?"

However, he had no time to complain, as over a dozen contestants from various races were already charging towards them.

Their actions immediately ignited the already tense situation, and others automatically divided into several battlefields, engaging in a free-for-all. Typically, contestants from the same race would group together, or form alliances with friendly races to advance and retreat together. No one else was like the Serpent Clan, with two contestants standing by indifferently, letting one person fight alone. Many secretly sneered, thinking the Serpent Clan seemed disunited. Even with high cultivation, they would be easily defeated individually. But that was even better, as it meant fewer competitors.

Soon, no one paid attention to the Serpent Clan's situation. Everyone battled their partners and enemies, striving to defeat as many opponents as possible to increase their chances of advancing, and to avoid having to fight each other internally in the end. Meanwhile, Zu An faced the encirclement of over a dozen contestants from various races. The lowest cultivation level among them was peak Sixth Rank, with most being Seventh Rank, and some even at peak Eighth Rank. Those who could represent their respective races in the selection were clearly chosen masters. Even if a race was weak, it wasn't difficult to find a skilled individual—though they were still far from true top masters.

With Zu An's current cultivation, he naturally didn't need to exert himself against them. Simple punches and kicks were enough; each move sent an opponent flying. The attacking contestants found it inexplicable. The opponent's punches or kicks seemed simple and easy to avoid, yet they always just barely missed dodging, invariably getting hit. They unleashed various ultimate skills, but couldn't even touch a hair on him. The feeling was incredibly bizarre. Everyone thought his strength was only slightly superior and that with another chance, they could surely turn the tide. But each time they charged again, they were quickly knocked down, leading many to believe they were encountering evil today, wondering if he was using some sort of dark magic.

Yan Xuehen nodded discreetly. "I didn't expect him to reach the realm of 'returning to simplicity' at such a young age. He truly is a genius among geniuses." As the Observer of White Jade City and a transcendent Grandmaster, she had seen countless geniuses, yet even the most outstanding ones paled in comparison to Zu An.

"So, just how blind must someone have been to break up a loving couple before?" Yun Jianyue rolled her eyes, seizing every opportunity to mock her. Recalling her past threats to Zu An, Yan Xuehen's face flushed slightly. The crucial point was the intimate relationship they had developed later. *Sigh*, she truly didn't know how things would end.

Yun Jianyue didn't notice her discomfort, instead looking excitedly into the distance. "What's so interesting about Little An? That fellow from the Giant Maggot clan, though, his methods are quite intriguing." Yan Xuehen followed her gaze and saw a plump, white figure, like a mountain of flesh, standing there. Clearly, contestants from other races knew this guy was tricky, and he was all alone. So, they all spontaneously teamed up to attack him. The Giant Maggot contestant didn't care at all, letting their attacks land on his body. His body was covered in soft, flabby flesh, like the Michelin Man. The enemies' powerful punches merely made his fat ripple, leaving him completely unharmed. Instead, he wore an expression of enjoyment, as if these people were giving him a massage. Yan Xuehen's delicate brows furrowed. "This guy looks a bit..." With her cultivation and temperament, the word "disgusting" was hard to utter. Yun Jianyue nodded in strong agreement. "Indeed, I definitely wouldn't want to fight him." So, both simultaneously looked towards Zu An.

By now, the battle on Zu An's side was nearing its end. A group of ill-intentioned contestants lay sprawled on the ground, wailing, unable to stand. Another group exchanged glances and charged again. They weren't instructed by the Crown Prince's side; they simply perceived Zu An's strength as a significant threat and wanted to eliminate him while he was supposedly weakened after his recent battle. Zu An was a bit speechless. He actually had some area-of-effect skills, but he worried that using them would reveal his identity to those with ulterior motives, so he could only honestly continue fighting.

At that moment, Lion Lord, from a distance, glanced in this direction. "Huh, that kid seems to have decent cultivation." Lion Rong punched an incoming enemy flying and sneered when he heard this. "If he didn't have some strength, how would he dare be so arrogant? Don't worry, he's only useful against small fries. Against us, he's nothing but a paper tiger." Lion Lord thought the same. Although his brothers weren't as strong as their eldest brother, they were still formidable masters, and dealing with an unknown member of the Serpent Clan would be effortlessly easy.

Meanwhile, Zu An was also getting annoyed. Looking at the enemies swarming him one after another, he thought these guys really considered him a pushover, hoping to gain an easy advantage. So he struck with heavier blows to make an example. As expected, after a few were seriously injured, the others were intimidated and hesitated to advance.

Yun Jianyue nodded with satisfaction. "It should have been like this from the start. Why are you so overly soft-hearted?" Zu An rolled his eyes. "You have the nerve to say that? You've just been standing there watching the show. If you two had acted earlier, these guys wouldn't have dared to surround me." If all three of them had shown unparalleled strength, others would indeed not dare to take advantage. But seeing the two women, who appeared ordinary and hadn't made a move, they assumed they were just there to take up spots, relying mainly on Zu An to fight. Therefore, they naturally couldn't allow the Serpent Clan to gain so many spots for free.

Yun Jianyue snorted. "What good are you if you can't even handle a small situation like this?" Zu An was speechless.

Just then, Yan Xuehen's voice came: "Careful!" No sooner had she spoken than the ground trembled. The Giant Maggot contestant was charging towards them. Clearly, he wasn't satisfied with skirmishing with ordinary contestants and, noticing Zu An's impressive combat power, wanted to test his mettle.

Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen instantly darted away to a distance, clearly not wanting that guy to come anywhere near them. Zu An's face turned green. He had just been complaining about never wanting to face this guy, but unexpected things always happen. As the opponent ran closer, a foul stench permeated the air. Zu An was almost choked unconscious. "Is this the smell of shit?" he thought. How could he even think of engaging him in a prolonged fight? So he directly unleashed a punch, a phantom fist-aura of gathered qi appearing on his fist. He didn't even want skin-to-skin contact with the guy.

Seeing the punch coming, the Giant Maggot Warrior didn't dodge or evade, letting it land on his belly. However, the smile on his face immediately froze. Everyone watched as his belly visibly caved in. The Giant Maggot Warrior also felt a sharp pain, and then, unable to hold it in any longer, he let out a "wah!" and spewed out a large quantity of unidentified yellow substance. Zu An: "???" "Is he *fucking* spraying shit?" "I'm completely done!"

He instantly teleported to the very edge of the arena with a Grand Wind Step, watching the scene with a dark expression. In the arena, the Giant Maggot Warrior seemed unstoppable, continuously spewing out various yellow liquids. The air was immediately filled with an extremely nauseating and indescribable stench. "Fuck, whose shit just got beaten out of them?" Contestants from other arenas also caught the smell and looked over in horror. The contestants in Zu An's group, however, were quite miserable. The liquid and stench sprayed by the opponent seemed toxic; those with lower cultivation were immediately knocked unconscious by the smell. Those with slightly higher cultivation quickly tried to escape, but unfortunately, what the opponent sprayed seemed like an endless ocean, instantly engulfing the arena. When they were splattered with the unidentified yellow liquid, their bodies instantly stiffened, and they collapsed helplessly to the ground. They then watched in despair as the yellow liquid covered their mouths and noses. Many, due to shock, had their mouths open and accidentally swallowed a few mouthfuls, their eyes immediately filling with tears of utter despair and indignation.

After the farcical scene, only the Giant Maggot Warrior and nine others successfully escaped to a high ground nearby, retching continuously. All other contestants in this group were submerged in the yellow mixture, knocked unconscious. Everyone in the other groups was stunned, never imagining that this group would conclude so quickly, and in such a manner.