[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-170":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2288006,4474,"Chapter 170: Rendezvous","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-170",170,"\u003Cp>Two Purple-tier teams faced each other across a stream, the atmosphere instantly freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, Li Luo slowly stood up, a smile appearing on his face: \"Three classmates, what a coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand behind his back gave a light wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the figure of Xin Fu directly transformed into shadows and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Meng also stepped back two paces, standing behind Li Luo, her resonance power gradually circulating as she entered a state of alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the woods, the gazes of Yi Lisha and the other two also lingered on Li Luo for a moment, then the captain, Yi Lisha, piled a smile onto his face: \"I didn't expect to run into you, classmate Li Luo, here. What a coincidence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides locked eyes, both revealing friendly smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after the smiles faded, the atmosphere became a bit awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Lisha couldn't help but rub his face and said, \"If I said we were really just passing by, I wonder if you would believe me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words obscurely indicated that they were not targeting them, but had truly just happened to bump into each other here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo stared at Yi Lisha for a few seconds and laughed: \"Understood. Shall we part ways here then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be best!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yi Lisha quietly let out a sigh of relief. He actually held great wariness toward Li Luo's team; after all, during the Instructor Selection Tournament, Li Luo had defeated Duze Beixuan, and possessing dual resonances, he was definitely a formidable enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this current stage, it was the time to hunt for Gold-tier and Silver-tier teams to farm points. If they were to clash head-on with Li Luo's Purple-tier team here, not to mention the possibility of losing—which would mean elimination and the loss of one-third of their loot points—even if they won, Yi Lisha estimated it would likely be a pyrrhic victory. If they were then picked off by another Gold-tier team, there would be nowhere to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, this was absolutely not the best time to start a war with a Purple-tier team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that Li Luo likely held the same opinion; after all, there was no prior grudge between the two sides, so there was no need to fight a hard battle at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As both captains obscurely expressed their thoughts, their expressions softened somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s gaze paused on Si Qiuying, who was beside Yi Lisha. Ever since she appeared, her eyes had not moved from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo met her gaze, gave her a friendly smile, and then slowly backed away. Only after exiting each other's attack range did he turn and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the departure of Li Luo's team, Yi Lisha finally let out a complete sigh of relief and said, \"That was thrilling. We almost started a decisive battle right there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, clashing with them wouldn't have been a bad thing. I'm also very curious about just how powerful Li Luo's dual resonances are.\" Beside Yi Lisha, a youth named Qian Ye seemed to have some fighting spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you clash, you can't stop. Do you want points or a moment of satisfaction?\" Yi Lisha sighed and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Ye thought for a moment and laughed: \"Of course, points are more important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will always be opportunities in the future, but clearly not now.\" Yi Lisha smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While they spoke, Si Qiuying remained silent. Her eyes watched the direction in which Li Luo had left. In truth, she knew her captain's strength very well. Although on the freshman strength rankings—which no one knew who had made—Yi Lisha was ranked slightly behind Duze Beixuan, she, being familiar with both, knew that Yi Lisha's strength was not inferior to Duze Beixuan's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the eldest young lady of the Golden Sparrow Mansion, Si Qiuying had seen many geniuses, but even she acknowledged Yi Lisha's talent, which showed that this captain was no ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet today, this captain she acknowledged had shown considerable wariness when facing the team led by Li Luo. Although this was partly due to the timing being inappropriate, it was enough to illustrate Li Luo's current strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Si Qiuying feeling somewhat dazed. A few months ago, when Li Luo had just arrived in Daxia City, she had never imagined that the young mansion master from the tiny Nanfeng City would be able to stand out in the Astral Sage College, which gathered so many young geniuses of Daxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on that day, Jiang Qing’e had said that Li Luo might just become the number one freshman of the Astral Sage College.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Si Qiuying had scoffed at this, thinking Jiang Qing’e was just giving Li Luo face, but now... Si Qiuying was not so sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qiuying, let's go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Si Qiuying was lost in complex thoughts, Yi Lisha's voice came. She snapped back to reality and saw that her two teammates had already turned and were walking in the exact opposite direction of where Li Luo and his team had gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Si Qiuying reined in her emotions, took one last look at the direction Li Luo had left, and turned to follow her teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether Li Luo truly had the qualifications to become the number one freshman of the Astral Sage College, perhaps this ranking battle would reveal some clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Luo's trio peacefully parted ways with Yi Lisha's team, they traveled at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, they were lucky enough to encounter two Gold-tier teams and three Silver-tier teams, which they easily dealt with, harvesting another wave of points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also at this time that Li Luo discovered some unique markings; they were the signs previously agreed upon with Zhao Kuo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they followed the route indicated by these markings, they would be able to meet up with Zhao Kuo and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the plan, Zhao Kuo and the others would find a way to track the \"Viceroy's team,\" which meant they were not far from the Viceroy's team now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Viceroy's team was not weak and held hostile intentions toward him. If Li Luo eventually needed to fight a decisive battle against the \"Golden Gate team,\" then this hidden threat had to be eliminated beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Li Luo's team began to increase their speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dense forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several figures were sitting or standing, with some keeping watch—eight people in total, clearly two Gold-tier teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Zhao Kuo, Zong Fu, and the others, while the other four-man team were helpers they had recruited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Kuo, is Li Luo's team really willing to help us? Did you exaggerate your relationship?\" The captain of that four-man team had clearly been waiting for a while and couldn't help but ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His teammates also looked suspicious. Although Zhao Kuo was also from Nanfeng Academy, his strength could only be described as average. He had previously guaranteed with absolute certainty that Li Luo would definitely help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was just Zhao Kuo's word, and they couldn't be sure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you, Zong Fu, say something too.\" That captain also looked at Zong Fu and the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, this captain found Zhao Kuo, Zong Fu, and the other four a bit hard to understand. Among the four, Zhao Kuo's strength should have been the weakest; in his view, it was even surprising that someone with Zhao Kuo's talent and strength could become a Gold-tier student. Yet, in this four-man team, the one acting as captain and in charge was actually this Zhao Kuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of these various reasons, this team's attitude toward Zhao Kuo could not be called disdainful, but it was certainly tinged with a bit of slight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhao Kuo's expression remained friendly, as if he hadn't noticed their attitude at all, and he laughed: \"Don't be anxious, wait a little longer. They are a Purple-tier team; they must be harvesting many points along the way, so it's inevitable they'll be delayed. If they find the markings, they will definitely come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zong Fu also laughed at this time: \"Yes, that's true, Captain Xu Ge, don't be anxious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain called Xu Ge heard this and said: \"It's hard not to be anxious. We are currently trailing behind the 'Viceroy's team' and the 'Heavenly Blade team.' If they notice anything, it will be hard to even run away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm just saying, if you aren't sure that Li Luo and his team will come, just tell me directly so we can be mentally prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the questioning in the other's words, Zhao Kuo was also a bit unhappy, but he patiently explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just at this moment, he suddenly saw Zong Fu stand up. His heart stirred, and he turned his head to see three figures suddenly appear outside the woods and walk in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could the leader be but Li Luo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We met a few teams along the way and were delayed a bit while eliminating them.\" Li Luo walked into the woods and smiled at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first patted Zhao Kuo on the shoulder and complained: \"The markings you drew are truly ugly; they're almost on par with Xin Fu's drawings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he smiled and greeted Zong Fu and the other two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he looked at Xu Ge and the others and laughed: \"Sorry for being late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Gold-tier team captain named Xu Ge hurriedly piled a smile onto his face. He could keenly perceive that Li Luo's relationship with Zhao Kuo was clearly much closer, which surprised him. It seemed that what Zong Fu had told him earlier was true; the only one among them who could persuade Li Luo was Zhao Kuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also vaguely understood why Zong Fu and the other two were willing to let Zhao Kuo be the captain. It wasn't just because he was steady in his work; it was likely even more due to this layer of connection with Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Brother Luo. You're not late; the timing is just right. Everything is arranged here on Brother Zhao's side,\" Xu Ge hurriedly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo nodded, briefly understood the situation, and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since everyone is here, let's get ready to move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1706,"2026-06-20T03:27:18.369Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a286d26d4b83fc50fe3f6dfcb84b92c46870b5e2a9217db9c7b427e6c508965a","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-171","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-169",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]