Chapter 1248: Humiliation! Xu Jingming, Do You Dare Challenge Me?

"Sigh, Senior Lu is clearly at a disadvantage."

"It seems no miracle will happen."

"Both the Dharma Form and Domain are at a disadvantage—how can she fight?"

"......"

The Noah Sanctuary competitors all shook their heads.

The gap between the primary civilization cosmic nation and the intermediate civilization cosmic nation is still too great.

Even within the entire Noah Sanctuary, Lu Yunji is among the elite as a disciple of the Immortal God.

Yet before the Lingshu Sanctuary, she can only be crushed.

"This Apollo uses his Dharma Form and Domain with extraordinary finesse."

Xu Jingming also watched the battle on the arena.

Setting aside level differences, Apollo's combat awareness is clearly far superior to Fei Er's.

The battlefield changed in an instant; just over ten seconds later, a new development emerged.

"Shatter!"

Apollo sneered, and the Golden Crow Dharma Form suddenly blazed with light, its wings slicing down like blades!

Crack—

Amid a grating, bone-chilling crack, Lu Yunji's Crimson Flame Zhu Que Dharma Form was violently severed!

The shattered Dharma Form turned into a rain of fire, and Lu Yunji herself was struck as if by lightning, her face instantly turning as pale as paper.

"Puh—" She spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered backward.

"Senior Lu is going to lose."

Xu Jingming shook his head slightly.

With her Dharma Form forced out, relying solely on her Domain made it nearly impossible to resist Apollo's assault.

Yet on the battlefield, Apollo did not press his advantage to end the match.

The massive Golden Crow Dharma Form stood motionless in midair as he charged at Lu Yunji with only his physical body.

Swish—

Lu Yunji's weapon was a longsword.

But with her Dharma Form shattered and her qi in chaos, her sword speed had slowed considerably compared to before.

"What? Is this all the talent of the Noah Sanctuary can offer?"

As Apollo effortlessly dodged Lu Yunji's attacks, he taunted her:

"Your Noah Sanctuary's Xu Jingming is supposed to be so strong—why are you so weak?"

Lu Yunji clenched her teeth, flames swirling around her graceful figure.

She swung her longsword, sending forth waves of crimson sword light, yet not even the corner of Apollo's robe could be touched.

"Too slow!"

Apollo suddenly vanished and reappeared behind Lu Yunji.

He raised his right leg and delivered a brutal kick to her waist!

"Ah!"

Lu Yunji cried out in pain and was flung dozens of meters away like a broken kite.

When she finally regained her footing, she saw Apollo had retreated ten meters away, watching her with a mocking gaze.

"Submit. You're no match for me."

Apollo spoke feigning sympathy, but amplified his voice so every spectator could hear.

"Never!"

Lu Yunji replied stubbornly.

As a Sanctuary prodigy, she had her own pride.

Moreover, since the opponent had shown such blatant arrogance, she would never submit!

She represented not just herself, but the entire Noah Sanctuary's honor!

"Courageous!"

Apollo sneered coldly and vanished again.

What followed was a brutal battle.

He had countless opportunities to end the match, yet deliberately chose not to.

He toyed with Lu Yunji like a cat with a mouse, each strike calibrated to inflict pain without knocking her unconscious.

"Enough!"

In the Noah Sanctuary competitor zone, Raymond roared softly, his five-meter-tall frame trembling with rage, "He's humiliating us!"

The other competitors were equally outraged; even the usually calm Ye Lan furrowed her brow.

Xu Jingming's face was as dark as water, his black eyes flickering as if with Lei Guang.

He now understood—Apollo was seeking revenge for his defeat at Xu Jingming's hands against Fei Er of the Lingshu Sanctuary.

On the battlefield, Lu Yunji was covered in wounds.

Her silver-white battle robe was torn in multiple places, revealing horrifying injuries beneath.

Yet she still stood stubbornly, refusing to submit.

"Truly moving perseverance," Apollo clapped feigning admiration.

Then he suddenly turned his head toward Xu Jingming in the competitor zone and spoke as if in regret:

"Originally, this was just a simple fight—I only needed to defeat her."

But it's because of you, Xu Jingming, that you defeated Feier and brought shame upon the Lingshu Sacred Ground.

I can't fight you, so I'll just take out my anger on your Noah Sacred Ground's Lu Yunji. 」

As soon as the words fell, the entire audience erupted in uproar!

"This is too much!"

"Too much? Lu Yunji refused to surrender himself!"

"Heh, the Lingshu Sacred Ground really is petty."

"Strong ones must humiliate the weak! Xu Jingming defeated Feier—so isn't it normal for Apollo to humiliate Lu Yunji?"

"......"

Undoubtedly, many found Apollo's actions intolerable.

Thus, in the audience seats, Lingshu Sacred Ground's fans and other spectators launched a heated argument.

Meanwhile, in the Noah Sacred Ground contestant area, numerous contestants glared at Apollo with fury.

Xu Jingming's eyes held no anger, yet his gaze toward Apollo had already become the look of one staring at a dead man.

"Good, good—this look is excellent!"

Apollo laughed heartily, even clapping his hands.

He then raised his right hand, pointing at Xu Jingming, and shouted:

"If not for you, Xu Jingming, Lu Yunji would never have reached this point!

If you truly wish to seek revenge, then sign up for the Cross-Rank Challenge now—and make me your first opponent!

Don't worry, I'll accept—though I wonder if you dare to do it!"

"No, I surrender! I surrender!"

Xu Jingming, there's no need to sign up for the challenge!"

Lu Yunji, who had been barely standing, hastily spoke out.

Only those who have experienced it firsthand understand how terrifying Apollo is.

"Brother Ming, don't rush—Apollo is deliberately provoking you!"

"If you accept, you'll fall right into his trap!"

"Don't act impulsively!"

"......"

The Noah Sacred Ground contingent also quickly began speaking up.

But Xu Jingming simply said:

"Eva, do as he says."

"Understood, S-Class."

Eva, who emerged from the smart armband, was not her usual lively self—her small face was filled with solemnity.

She immediately manipulated the holographic projection to confirm Xu Jingming's first Cross-Rank Challenge opponent as Apollo.

At the same time, a confirmation message popped up on Apollo's smart armband in the arena.

"Excellent! Xu Jingming, I await your Cross-Rank Challenge. I hope you won't disappoint me."

Apollo bared a cruel smile and clicked confirm directly.

Internally, he felt great disdain.

Those from the primitive civilization's sacred grounds truly lack brains.

He had thought he'd need to go through great trouble—but unexpectedly, so easily he fell for it.

"It's over! Xu Jingming accepted!"

Lu Yunji's heart lurched; already severely wounded, she could no longer hold on and collapsed outright.

"This match is won by Apollo of the Lingshu Sacred Ground!"

The intelligent referee's voice rang out; the medical team, already waiting nearby, rushed onto the field.

Meanwhile, Apollo strolled back to the contestant area, ignoring the furious stares from the Noah Sacred Ground contingent.

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