Chapter 1468: Assaulting the Upper Second Grade

After the "Sand-Battling Scheme" formed by Li Luo, Jiang Jiang Qinge, Lü Ruyan, and Xi Li was established, it immediately became the most sensational event within the entire Sky Mirror City.

This was not only because both sides were outstanding figures in this Sky Mirror Tower trial, but more importantly, because of what they had invested in this Sand-Battling Scheme.

Combined, the quantity of Sky Mirror Sand reached a staggering one hundred and forty grains.

What concept does this represent?

It is equivalent to nearly one-quarter of the Sky Mirror Sand from this Crossing War gathering within this bloody scheme.

This was the Sky Mirror Sand they had gathered through their connections and means.

And no matter who wins, the final gains will be terrifying.

Compared to their Sand-Battling Scheme, even the schemes formed by the other four Marquis Realm experts of the Eighth Grade appeared slightly dim, for although those four Eighth Grade Marquis Realm experts were a bit stronger in level, when it came to status, background, and resources they could mobilize, they likely fell far short of Li Luo and Lü Ruyan.

Thus, everyone was anticipating the Sand-Battling Scheme with its enormous stakes in ten days, wondering who would be the last to laugh and become the biggest winner.

"For this Sand-Battling Scheme, we might ultimately adopt a two-person battle format, so only I and Sister Jiang Qinge need to participate, because if the number of people is opened up, Lü Ruyan and Xi Li might let other Seventh Grade Marquis Realm experts from their teams enter the scheme, and in that case, the situation would instead become even more chaotic."

In a living room within the residential area of the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou in Sky Mirror City, Li Luo was discussing the arrangements for this Sand-Battling Scheme with Lü Qing'er, Li Hongyou, Guo Guo Jiufeng, and others.

After all, these people were considered his investors, and he needed to make them feel as reassured as possible.

"Instructor Li Luo, do you intend to face Xi Li alone?" Upon hearing Li Luo's arrangement, the expressions of many Vice Directors could not help but change slightly, because in this two-person battle, Li Luo would have to face Xi Li of the Upper Seventh Grade Marquis Realm directly.

Moreover, this time, Li Luo would be unable to receive the auxiliary support of Li Hongyou.

For the various investors who had put in a large amount of Sky Mirror Sand, this was not considered good news.

"Let me participate as well; I have means to counterbalance Lü Ruyan." Lü Qing'er sat upright on the chair, her long and slender legs pressed tightly together without a gap; the white stockings seemed to shimmer with fluorescence under the light. Her ice-blue beautiful eyes gazed directly at Li Luo, expressing her thoughts.

She felt that Lü Ruyan was trouble she had caused, so she ought to contribute her share rather than letting Li Luo help bear this pressure.

Li Luo pondered slightly and said, "Such means should come with a price, right?"

Lü Qing'er was merely of the First Grade Marquis Realm; if she could counterbalance Lü Ruyan, it must be an extremely terrifying method, and such a method likely came with a heavy price.

Lü Qing'er fell slightly silent and did not answer.

But her tacit acceptance already let Li Luo know the answer, so he slowly shook his head and said, "Qing'er, things have not reached that point yet; trust me, I can handle it."

Beside him, Jiang Jiang Qinge pondered slightly and said calmly, "Leave Lü Ruyan to me to deal with. Although she has many methods, I am confident I can defeat her. As for Li Luo, as long as you manage to hold off Xi Li as much as possible, the scale of victory will gradually shift to our side over time."

This point was obviously also the place of concern for everyone.

Li Luo had defeated Fang Xingyun in the Crossing War only by relying on the so-called Nightmare Technique to weaken him before finally crushing him; yet with this precedent, Xi Li would absolutely not give Li Luo such an opportunity again, so the Nightmare Technique was almost considered ineffective.

And Li Luo currently no longer had the enhancement of Li Hongyou; in such a state, he might not even be able to defeat a Lower Seventh Grade, let alone the Upper Seventh Grade Xi Li with such a solid foundation?

"Everyone rest assured; I have also invested so much Sky Mirror Sand. If I did not have some confidence, how would I dare to start the scheme?" Li Luo soothed everyone's hearts.

Upon hearing this, the crowd found it hard to say much more, and Vice Director Guo Guo Jiufeng smiled first and bowed, replying, "Then we shall wait for Instructor Li Luo's good news in ten days."

The group conversed for a while longer before dispersing in their respective directions.

Li Luo stood up to see Jiang Jiang Qinge off; after walking out of this residential area of the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou, he casually reached out and took the slender hand of the girl beside him, interlocking their ten fingers tightly together.

Jiang Jiang Qinge's delicate body stiffened slightly; she could feel some strange gazes coming from around, which made her, who was usually calm and composed, have a faint blush appear on her cheeks.

But she did not resist; instead, she held Li Luo's palm with slightly increased force.

The two had been separated for over half a year; today's meeting was merely a taste, unable to resolve their longing, so when alone now, their inner emotions surged wildly.

"How about staying at my place? I have so many things to say to you." Li Luo gazed with burning eyes at that bright and charming face and could not help but chuckle.

Jiang Jiang Qinge hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said with a slightly flushed face, "Forget it; you should still properly cultivate and accumulate your strength during these ten days to prepare for that Sand-Battling Scheme."

The two had already crossed that step and were in a time where their emotions were as sticky as glue; if they stayed here, they probably would not have the mind to cultivate properly.

Upon hearing this, Li Luo felt somewhat regretful and wanted to persuade her further, but Jiang Jiang Qinge quickly changed the subject: "What means exactly do you plan to use to deal with Xi Li?"

Even she was somewhat curious how Li Luo would contend with Xi Li after losing the support of Li Hongyou.

Being alone, Li Luo naturally no longer hid anything; he smiled and said, "Without Sister Hongyou's enhancement, I can only rely on my own cultivation. I plan to break through to the Peerless Upper Second Grade during these ten days."

Jiang Jiang Qinge was stunned; obviously, she had not expected Li Luo to have such a plan, but how could this be easy?

"You only entered the Peerless Second Grade a few months ago; wanting to assault the Upper Second Grade again now, I fear your foundation and accumulation are a bit shallow." Jiang Jiang Qinge said tactfully.

When the foundation is insufficient, forcing a breakthrough might lead to an unstable root; for others, this might be only a small hidden danger, but Li Luo aims for the Peerless Marquis and must proceed perfectly step by step, without the slightest error.

Li Luo smiled and said, "Rest assured; I will not do rash things. After all, no matter how important these Sky Mirror Sand are, they cannot compare to our Peerless path."

He had this idea naturally because of that mysterious ancient bronze lamp left by Wang Taixi; this object could use Sky Mirror Sand as material to burn out an extremely profound golden smoke.

With the assistance of this object, Li Luo dared to develop the heart to assault the Peerless Upper Second Grade.

Jiang Jiang Qinge could sense that confidence of Li Luo, so a smile also appeared on the corner of her lips; she knew him well and knew he was not a rash person; since he dared to do this now, he must have some confidence.

Li Luo saw Jiang Jiang Qinge out of the residential area of the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou before, at her urging, reluctantly returned to prepare for seclusion and breakthrough.

And Jiang Jiang Qinge, with golden eyes, watched his receding figure, then her gaze swept over this residential area of the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou; her willow brows furrowed slightly. For some reason, she sensed some aura here that made her uncomfortable, but upon careful perception, she could not distinguish it, as if it were an illusion.

Finally, Jiang Jiang Qinge gently shook her head, turned, and swept through the air to depart.