Chapter 348: Invincible Dan Has Never Fought Such a Wealthy Battle

"Six Foundation Establishment cultivators, two Golden Core cultivators... this lineup..." The Foundation Establishment cultivators who had fortunately reached the top eight wore troubled expressions.

According to past practice, the top eight participants would duel in the arena, with the elimination order determining the top three.

For this reason, they had formulated plans with the help of their sect elders, calculating how to eliminate opponents and ensure their own survival in the competition for as long as possible.

These plans included, but were not limited to: feigning cooperation, sneak attacks, playing double agents, and betraying allies during the match.

Now, with the current situation, none of those plans would work. The only way to win was for all six Foundation Establishment cultivators to team up against Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

As the seeded cultivators pondered their next move, a calm voice spoke, "If you follow my command, you might have a chance to win."

The seeded cultivators looked over and saw that the speaker was the only Mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator present.

"Ah, it's Young Master Yan."

The Yan family was a prominent clan in Qingzhou, with a continuous lineage spanning six thousand years. They even had three Body Integration ancestors, so even the Provincial Governor treated the Yan family with deference.

"If Young Master Yan takes command, it's certainly not a bad idea."

With someone taking the lead, the seeded cultivators nodded in agreement. Young Master Yan had the highest cultivation level among them and the backing of the Yan family, making him the most respected. They were all willing to follow his lead.

"Zhou Fangge, what about you?" Young Master Yan turned his gaze to the black-robed youth.

"No problem at all," Zhou Fangge replied with a smile. "I only have one request: the five of you deal with Meng Jingzhou, and I'll handle Lu Yang alone."

Everyone was enraged, thinking Zhou Fangge was incredibly arrogant. "What kind of joke is this? Your performance before was mediocre, and now you delusionally think you can take on Lu Yang by yourself?!"

At this point, only by uniting could the six of them hope to defeat Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou. For one person to declare he was going to his death like this, how could they not be angry?

Suddenly, Zhou Fangge released his true cultivation, causing everyone's expressions to change dramatically. This was a cultivation level even more powerful than Young Master Yan's.

"Late Foundation Establishment!?"

They couldn't believe this person was a Late Foundation Establishment cultivator; he had hidden his strength so well.

If it weren't for Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, this person would have been the greatest threat.

Just imagine: in an eight-person free-for-all on the arena, if Zhou Fangge revealed his true cultivation at the last moment, who could stop him?

Zhou Fangge had anticipated their reaction and calmly said, "Now, do I have the qualifications to face Lu Yang alone?"

"Actually, I could have formed a Golden Core already, and it would have been a guaranteed third-grade Golden Core. I only halted my progress because I aim to form a first-grade Golden Core."

Young Master Yan frowned and advised, "Begging your pardon, but even if you are at Late Foundation Establishment, your chances of defeating Lu Yang are still not very high."

Zhou Fangge showed a playful smile. "Actions speak louder than words. If Young Master Yan doesn't believe me, then just wait and see."

"Alright, the finals are about to begin. Let's get on stage."

Zhou Fangge burst into laughter and walked onto the arena.

Seeing Zhou Fangge's confidence, Young Master Yan felt relieved. If he dared to say such a thing, he must have some trump card. Whatever it was, as long as it could defeat Lu Yang, that was all that mattered.

"As everyone knows, my Yan family is most famous for the 'Hundred Weapons Compendium,' which grants unparalleled offensive power. I was taught by my great-grandfather from a young age and understand the 'Hundred Weapons Compendium' best, so I will lead the main attack."

"Gu Qisheng, your Profound Yin Physique's attacks naturally carry a chill. Even I wouldn't necessarily gain an advantage against you. You and I will attack Meng Jingzhou simultaneously."

"Shi Xuan, you're proficient in formations; use them to interfere with Meng Jingzhou."

"Yang Xianyi, you have inherited the true teachings of talismans; use talismans to provide us support as needed."

"Sima He, your Jisheng Manor is renowned for its Sweet Dew spells. In previous matches, your opponents couldn't damage you as fast as you could recover. You will stand at the back and heal me and Gu Qisheng!"

Young Master Yan made his arrangements one by one, and soon, a temporary team with clear divisions of labor was formed.

"Senior Brother Meng, please guide us!" Young Master Yan clasped his fists firmly, his expression resolute.

"Senior Brother Meng, please guide us!" the four others shouted in unison.

Meng Jingzhou was startled. Before the match, he and Lu Yang had discussed each taking on three opponents. So why were there five people on his side now?

Young Master Yan didn't give Meng Jingzhou any extra time to think. Wielding an axe in his left hand and a battle-axe in his right, he swung his weapons rapidly, like a dragon soaring through clouds or an eagle striking the sky. His moves were fierce and swift, leaving observers in awe.

Gu Qisheng tensed all his muscles, his spear tip vibrated slightly, and with a whoosh, he thrust it towards Meng Jingzhou. True essence surged, and fierce winds erupted, creating a spectacular scene.

The other three were not idle either. Dazzling formations rose beneath Meng Jingzhou's feet, making his legs feel as if they were stuck in quicksand, unable to move.

Paper swallows, formed from stacked talismans, flew out of Yang Xianyi's sleeve, blocking all possible escape routes for Meng Jingzhou.

Sima He silently chanted a spell, which entered the ears of Young Master Yan and Gu Qisheng. Their spiritual consciousnesses instantly purified and temporarily surged. They cast aside all external distractions and fully dedicated themselves to the battle, their weapons gaining an additional point of power!

The five's seamless cooperation drew gasps from the audience below. Even Golden Core cultivators watching had their expressions change slightly, finding the situation quite tricky and believing it would be difficult to escape unscathed.

It was considered extremely shameful for a Golden Core cultivator to be injured by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Lu Yang withdrew his gaze and looked at Zhou Fangge, a little puzzled. "Are you alone? You seem to be only at Late Foundation Establishment, right?"

Zhou Fangge's heart jolted. Since his debut, this was the first time he had encountered someone who could see through his true cultivation level. But he remained fearless, chuckling coldly, "I alone am enough."

He had once defeated an Early Golden Core cultivator without even using his trump cards, relying on solid fundamentals and skill. Facing an elite cultivator like Lu Yang, he naturally couldn't expect such an easy victory.

Therefore, he decided to use his trump card.

He understood the mindset of high-cultivation cultivators: the higher their cultivation, the broader their horizons. They typically only fought cultivators of the same realm and generally looked down on those of lower realms. When facing an opponent below their own cultivation, they would involuntarily relax. This was his opportunity!

He wanted Lu Yang to know that cultivation realm didn't mean everything! Combat prowess was the true foundation!

Seeing Zhou Fangge's confidence, Lu Yang assumed he had some formidable methods. He didn't let his guard down, pulling out his Azure Edge Sword from his identity jade token, preparing to go all out. Then, he used an Invincible Pill to find a countermeasure.

The Invincible Pill drew a wisp of Lu Yang's spiritual energy, spun rapidly, and quickly provided an analysis.

"The opponent is at Late Foundation Establishment. His eyes are black with a hint of gray, a characteristic of the Vastness Dao Physique. The Vastness Dao Physique is boundless and limitless; its spiritual energy reserves are ten times that of cultivators at the same level. They excel in prolonged battles, and the longer the fight drags on, the more disadvantageous it becomes for the opponent. It's difficult to find an equal opponent at the same level, and challenging higher-level cultivators is common for them."

Lu Yang continued, "So, how should I fight him?"

"Just fight casually."

The second update will be around 11 o'clock.

(End of this chapter)