Chapter 1247: Lu Yunji Steps onto the Stage! Blame Xu Jingming if You Must!

"Ming-ge is awesome!"

"So strong! Even a Star Radiance Seventh Stage from the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground couldn't match him!"

"Haha, see if the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground folks dare to be arrogant anymore!"

"......"

When Xu Jingming returned to the Noah Sacred Ground contestant area, he was met with thunderous cheers and applause.

The Star Radiance-stage contestants flushed with excitement, and even the usually composed Star Stage experts cast approving glances his way.

"Well done—now the Star Radiance Seventh Stage championship is ours."

Bai Xi's delicate, oval face broke into a smile.

"Just standard performance; that Fer isn't strong." Xu Jingming chuckled.

"It's because you're too strong."

Bai Xi shook her head, "Otherwise, the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground couldn't have monopolized every championship slot for the past ten thousand years."

Xu Jingming smiled but said nothing.

His target was the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground's Star Radiance Ninth Stage.

That Fer had never even registered in his eyes.

Of course, saying this aloud wouldn't be appropriate.

"Xu Jingming."

Suddenly, a clear, melodious voice echoed in Xu Jingming's mind—it was Niki's mental transmission:

"Good performance. I've already applied for an extra reward—you should get 5 billion credit points."

Xu Jingming paused slightly, then understood.

So Niki had been watching this match all along.

He instinctively glanced around but didn't spot the familiar, slender figure.

"Don't look; I'm still by the beach."

Niki's voice carried a hint of amusement, "Keep pushing—I'm looking forward to your performance in the challenge rounds."

"Thank you, mentor."

Xu Jingming replied inwardly, an unconscious smile tugging at his lips.

Five billion credit points!

That would let him buy plenty of good things in the Noah Sacred Ground Shangcheng.

"Xu xuedi, you're heading back to the Beast Trial Zone soon?"

Lu Yunji had appeared beside him, her crimson almond eyes fixed on him.

Xu Jingming had been frequenting the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground's Beast Trial Zone lately—it was no secret anymore.

"Mm." Xu Jingming nodded.

There's another match today, but not until the afternoon.

"I have a match in half an hour—opponent is a Star Radiance Eighth Stage from the Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground."

"Want to stick around and watch?"

Lu Yunji blinked her eyes.

"Sure, since it's your match, I wouldn't miss it."

Xu Jingming smiled after a brief thought.

Half an hour isn't too long.

Besides, he planned to seek out Apollo for the upcoming cross-stage challenge matches anyway.

This was a perfect chance to scout his strength.

"Great!"

Lu Yunji's eyes sparkled, her bright smile dazzling several nearby Star Radiance-stage contestants.

She immediately added, "So, do you think I can win?"

"You?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow and said bluntly, "No chance whatsoever."

"Tsk, it's true, but you're really crushing my spirit here."

Lu Yunji crossed her arms, making her already full chest stand out even more, feigning annoyance.

"Lu jiejie, don't you know your own strength?"

"Apollo has seventeen layers in both of his domains, while you only have sixteen."

Not to mention Apollo's combat experience far surpasses yours."

A sweet laugh rang out as You Li's alluring figure appeared in view, sneering.

"Heh, no matter how weak I am, I'm still stronger than you."

Facing You Li's sudden appearance, Lu Yunji planted her hands on her hips and fired back without hesitation.

Xu Jingming was already used to this—these two were sworn rivals; whenever they met, they argued.

But he didn't mind much; after all, he'd seen too many grotesque beasts in the trial zone.

Watching these two beautiful women argue was almost refreshing.

"Please report to Arena 4, Lu Yunji of Noah Sacred Ground and Apollo of Spirit Pivot Sacred Ground!"

Half an hour later, the match notification rang on time.

"I'm off," Lu Yunji rose from her seat.

The Noah Sacred Ground team uniforms were made of special material; the female attire was form-fitting and highly elastic.

It accentuated her already impressive figure.

When seated, the battle suit clung tightly to her waist and hips, outlining smooth, full curves.

When she stood, her slender waist and prominent chest formed a striking contrast, drawing attention.

"Sis, go for it."

"Go on!"

"Big Sister Lu, don't lose too badly—give me a chance to fight."

"......"

Aside from Yuli, everyone else cheered her on.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best."

Lu Yunji lightly tapped the ground, landing in the arena as light as a butterfly.

Across from her, about three hundred kilometers away, Apollo of the Lingshu Sacred Ground also entered.

"Whoa! Lu Yunji of the Noah Sacred Ground is a real beauty!"

"That figure, that face—unbelievable!"

"Too bad she's up against Apollo of the Lingshu Sacred Ground—she's likely to be crushed."

"......"

As soon as she entered, Lu Yunji's exquisite face and impressive figure

drew special attention from a group of LSPs in the audience, many of whom cheered for her.

Of course, they knew beauty couldn't replace combat power.

In this match, Lu Yunji had little chance of winning.

"Both sides, prepare! Countdown: 3... 2... 1... Begin!"

As the intelligent referee finished speaking, Apollo immediately activated his Fire and Light dual-element domains!

Among the generally tall cultivators, Apollo, at only one point seven meters, was short.

Yet the aura radiating from him was as scorching as the sun, making no one dare underestimate him!

With both domains activated, he surged toward Lu Yunji like a burning star!

"Lu Yunji of the Noah Sacred Ground?"

Apollo curled his lips into a cruel smile. "I didn't want to go hard on women—blame Xu Jingming."

Lu Yunji froze, not yet understanding his meaning.

Then she saw golden light erupt from Apollo's entire body!

A golden crow spirit form with a wingspan exceeding a thousand meters soared into the sky; its blazing radiance instantly spiked the arena's temperature!

T7-level Spirit Form—Solar Golden Crow Form!

"Using a Spirit Form right away?"

Lu Yunji's delicate face paled slightly.

Even among T7-level Spirit Forms, there are differences—her Crimson Flame Heavenly Phoenix Form had less power than the Solar Golden Crow Form.

Moreover, Apollo's mastery of his Spirit Form had reached peak proficiency, while hers was only advanced proficiency.

But there was no time to worry about that now.

Whoo—

Crimson fire crows surged, and a magnificent phoenix spirit form suddenly appeared above her head!

Its fiery red wings burned with Xiong Xiong flames, sharply contrasting the Golden Crow Form.

"Crimson Flame Zhu Que versus Solar Golden Crow—now this is going to be good!"

"Both are fire-based Spirit Forms—who will prevail?"

"Obviously Apollo! He's last year's champion!"

"......"

Before the audience's chatter could fade, the arena erupted into fierce combat.

The two massive Spirit Forms collided in midair, unleashing deafening roars; sparks scattered like dazzling fireworks.

Apollo and Lu Yunji clashed directly.

But it was clear Lu Yunji was at a disadvantage.