Chapter 489

At this moment, the sect master of the Half-Moon Sect sitting on the stands also changed his expression; evidently he had not expected Yuan Yao to still be a grandmaster of formations!

You must know——

High-level formations can shatter the power of Nascent Soul and Spirit Transformation!

Saint-level formations can shatter the power of Void Refinement and Body Union!

Immortal-level formations can shatter the power of Great Ascension!

When an immortal-level formation is unleashed, it can suppress myriad spirits, shatter the void, and reach myriad worlds!

Yuan Yao's eyebrows twitched slightly.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen, I yield!"

As soon as her words fell, she raised her sword and, gathering the power of the formation, fiercely swung it at Zhen Tianlu.

"Sword formation, open!"

In an instant, the formation totem erupted with terrifying blades of power; the sword qi was overwhelming, almost capable of destroying half the arena!

The protective light curtain over the arena trembled violently and then shattered!

The crowd gasped; just as they thought this powerful impact would strike them, they saw Kui Qian Xianzun raise a hand.

A protective barrier re-enveloped the entire arena!

Everyone felt that heart-pounding aura of power recede; just as they let out a breath, a miserable cry came from the arena.

"Ah!"

Zhen Tianlu's body slammed hard against the protective barrier; his sword clanged "bang" as it fell to the ground, and he spat out a mouthful of turbid blood.

Fresh blood spattered on the ground, as if a vivid blood flower had bloomed.

He rolled uncontrollably to the ground; just as he tried to force himself up, the sharp tip of a sword pressed against his neck.

"Fellow Daoist Zhen, do you concede?"

Zhen Tianlu's face turned deathly pale; blood stained his lips and chin, his jade crown askew, his hair disheveled, looking extremely disheveled.

He clenched his teeth silently, his heart full of reluctance.

The two stood in a stalemate for a while, and Zhen Tianlu finally relaxed his mouth.

"I concede."

He said through gritted teeth.

Yuan Yao sheathed her sword, smiling as she clasped her hands, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhen, for yielding three moves."

Hearing the four words "yielding three moves," Zhen Tianlu felt it was like a harsh slap across his face.

Those present also showed subtle expressions.

Many strange glances repeatedly fell upon Zhen Tianlu.

Zhen Tianlu's face instantly flushed then paled; he clenched his fists tightly.

The referee loudly announced: "Yuan Yao of the Ninth Province wins, gaining thirty points."

The people of the Ninth Province cheered.

"Yuan Yao! Yuan Yao! Yuan Yao!"

Yuan Yao flashed a brilliant smile and waved at the crowd.

She tied her hair high in a ponytail; her radiant, lively bearing made many young disciples onsite and young cultivators watching from across the cultivation world feel their hearts flutter.

At that moment, Yuan Yao also heard the broadcast of the 250 system.

【Over 760,000 target individuals have reached an Awakening Value of 20.】

【Over 300,000 target individuals have reached an Awakening Value of 30.】

【Over 270,000……】

Yuan Yao slightly raised her brow.

The 250 system's broadcast efficiency has increased considerably.

Just as she was about to step down from the arena——

【Target individual Qian Yunzhou has reached an Awakening Value of -20.】

Yuan Yao's steps paused, then she continued walking down the steps.

But after just two steps, the 250 system's broadcast sounded again.

【Target individual Xie Yan has reached an Awakening Value of 0.】

Yuan Yao's heart jumped; she couldn't help but turn her head toward the direction of the First Province's competing disciples, and indeed she saw Xie Yan gazing at her.

She pressed her lips, about to withdraw her gaze, when she caught sight of the female lead, Lu Xiangxiang, also staring at her.

Lu Xiangxiang's gaze was indifferent, seeming quite composed.

And the instant Yuan Yao withdrew her gaze, Lu Xiangxiang lowered her eyes, concealing the surging resentment and jealousy within.

How could Yuan Yao be a grandmaster of formations?!

Why is she a grandmaster of formations?!

Lu Xiangxiang felt a surge of intense hostility in her heart; she couldn't help but recall the several swords Yuan Yao had stabbed her with earlier—though those wounds left no scars on her, they clung to her like bone-deep maggots.

Whenever she thought of this person Yuan Yao, she felt stifled.

It seemed she lost every time to her.

This clearly shouldn't be the case!

Yuan Yao is merely a short-lived ghost!

At this moment, the surrounding competing disciples were all discussing Yuan Yao.

"I never expected Zhen Tianlu to lose to Yuan Yao!"

"Who could have imagined Yuan Yao's hidden card would be this deep! It seems we still can't underestimate the Six Children of Qian Shan!"

I previously investigated the Six Sons of Qian Mountain; besides that Cang Li and Song Yan, the other four's strength is all strong. I think they are very likely to hold out until the end!

"Fellow Daoist Yuan is indeed formidable." At that moment, Feng Xuanji spoke.

"A round-faced, almond-eyed girl, hearing this, raised her head to look at Feng Xuanji: 'Second Senior Sister, did you previously know her?'"

Feng Xuanji nodded, "Not only do I know her, your Eldest Senior Brother and Fifth Junior Brother also know her."

"The round-faced girl is none other than one of the Peerless Seven Pride, Zhong Sun Yue, ranked fourth."

Zhong Sun Yue raised her head and glanced at Bian Chen, then at Xie Zixu.

"At that moment, another broken-eyebrow youth slowly spoke, 'Did you meet her in the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm?'"

"Upon hearing the four words 'Heavenly Fire Secret Realm,' Feng Xuanji and Bian Chen's hearts jolted."

"'No.' Feng Xuanji shook her head. To be precise, she met Yuan Yao in the Flowing Light Secret Realm."

And Bian Chen met Yuan Yao in the Eighth Continent Snow City.

"Bian Chen's face showed guilt, 'Unfortunately, we have not yet been able to uncover the person who assassinated Yunlan.'"

"In the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm expedition, they lost Sixth Junior Brother Bai Zhuxing and Seventh Junior Sister Yan Yunlan."

This is an indelible pain in their hearts.

"At this moment, the broken-eyebrow youth gave a cold snort, 'It's only because they were too weak; otherwise, if you five had gone together to the Heavenly Fire Secret Realm, why are only three of you left?'"

Feng Xuanji frowned and rebuked in a low voice, 'Jiang Shuai, how can you speak like that?'

Jiang Shuai crossed his arms, his tone slightly mocking: 'Second Senior Sister, isn't what I said true? They usually treat cultivation with a lax attitude, wasting such great talent! The cultivation world is fundamentally survival of the fittest; they are weak and die at the hands of the stronger—that is their fate!'

Jiang Shuai is one of the Peerless Seven Pride, ranked third.

Feng Xuanji heard this and gave him a cold stare.

"'What if you die at the hands of someone stronger?'"

Jiang Shuai said nonchalantly, 'That is my fate!'

Feng Xuanji's brows furrowed even tighter, 'You are showing disregard for life.'

Jiang Shuai chuckled lightly and said bluntly, 'Second Senior Sister, don't bother lecturing me; anyway, I won't listen.'

Zhong Sun Yue spoke up, 'Second Senior Sister, he's just a dog; ignore him.'

Bian Chen also didn't know what to say at this moment.

His Third Junior Brother's thoughts have always been this twisted, and he has always been ruthless. 'Ruthless' means he cannot empathize with anything or anyone; even if those close to him die, he feels no sorrow.

Therefore, Jiang Shuai cultivated the Ruthless Dao.