Chapter 461: Two Dual Phases

Li Luo and the others' timely appearance made Seeing Yu Lang so moved that tears nearly spilled from his eyes.

In contrast, Liu Xiao and the others wore grim expressions—they had delayed too long, and indeed, Seeing Yu Lang had managed to summon reinforcements from the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy.

"Gentlemen, treating the soul of our Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy's First Star Academy this way is truly unjustifiable," Li Luo stepped forward two paces, smiling as he regarded the ten men across from him, though his gaze held clear hostility.

Liu Xiao struggled to his feet, his eyes fixed fiercely on Seeing Yu Lang.

This bastard is truly the top student of the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy's First Star Academy!

Haven't even their own academy members admitted it?

Was all that secrecy before just to target him?

Seeing Yu Lang, however, was slightly embarrassed by Li Luo's praise and humbly said, "Soul figure? Don't flatter me, it's nothing."

Liu Xiao gritted his teeth: "So what if your Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy people have arrived? As soon as you activate that Spirit Gathering Altar, your location will be exposed—do you really think you can claim it all for yourselves?"

"If you're smart, you should choose to cooperate with us."

Li Luo and the others were stunned, then looked at Seeing Yu Lang in awe: "You actually found a Spirit Gathering Altar?!"

Seeing Yu Lang waved his hand dismissively: "No need to be surprised—it's standard procedure."

Yet his eyes overflowed with pride and self-satisfaction.

Li Luo couldn't help but clap Seeing Yu Lang on the shoulder: "Big Brother Lang, you're our Fortune Star—this time, we're recording you for Da Gong!"

They'd come this far without even seeing a single hair, yet Seeing Yu Lang had already found a Spirit Gathering Altar—this kind of luck was undeniable.

As for the subsequent encounters, they didn't matter.

Then Li Luo turned his gaze to Liu Xiao and the others, smiling sweetly: "Who hit our Big Brother Lang? Step forward and take your beating."

A Spirit Gathering Altar produces abundant Heavenly Spirit Dew; though its activation draws attention from other academies, under the drive of absolute profit, such risks mean little—so he had no intention of sharing it with any other academy.

"That guy—he hit me the hardest."

With Li Luo backing him, Seeing Yu Lang's courage surged instantly; he pointed at Liu Xiao and snarled: "This bastard—he hits me, sure, but he keeps mocking my strength!"

He was filled with grief and outrage: "I know I'm weak, but do I really need to be mocked like this?!"

Li Luo paused, as if recalling something, and asked Liu Xiao: "Which academy are you from?"

Liu Xiao sneered: "I'm from the Crimson Sand Sacred Academy."

Crimson Sand Sacred Academy… Crimson Sand Empire.

Li Luo's eyes flickered—he remembered the Golden Dragon Dojo incident—and his expression turned slightly odd.

Liu Xiao glared at Seeing Yu Lang: "Yu Lang, you're a 'Dual Phase' too—what's the harm in showing us your ability?"

"Dual Phase?" Seeing Yu Lang was taken aback—this guy insane?

Just as Seeing Yu Lang was about to curse, Li Luo spoke calmly: "You're right—Seeing Yu Lang truly is a 'Dual Phase.' But what you don't know is, the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy has more than one 'Dual Phase.'"

As he spoke, powerful Xiang force surged from his body—two streams of Xiang force flowed, revealing his Dual Phase directly.

"Also, I am a Dual Phase," Li Luo smiled.

Liu Xiao and everyone around him froze in shock, staring at the Dual Phase energy flowing over Li Luo's body, their minds buzzing.

Two Dual Phases?!

The Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy has two Dual Phases?!

How is that possible!

Other academies are lucky to produce even one Dual Phase—yet the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy has two?!

Why has this earth-shattering news never reached the outside world?

Seeing Yu Lang stared dumbfounded at Li Luo, clearly bewildered by this move—until he caught Li Luo's subtle glance, and suddenly understood: Was Li Luo deliberately spreading disinformation?

If other academies coveted them, they'd hesitate, possibly craft flawed intelligence plans, and ultimately create opportunities for them.

Hmm—no wonder he's team leader; Li Luo thinks with great strategic vision.

Fine—so long as we win in the end, a little pressure on me is nothing.

As Seeing Yu Lang thought this, his gaze turned cold, his aura shifting; he looked at Liu Xiao with a faint smile: "You've got sharp eyes—I hid so well, yet you still found me."

"This is the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy's greatest secret!"

Beside him, Lü Qing'er, Bai Bai Mengmeng, and others watched the earnestly speaking Seeing Yu Lang—now so convincingly self-assured, even seeming to believe his own lie.

Liu Xiao and the others' expressions shifted, their eyes filled with doubt.

They couldn't tell whether Li Luo's words were true or false.

But Li Luo was undeniably a Dual Phase—those two types of Xiang force couldn't be faked—and although Seeing Yu Lang hadn't revealed his, initial intelligence had pinpointed him precisely…

Could it be… the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy truly has two Dual Phases?

If so…

This intelligence must be sent back.

As Liu Xiao and the others' eyes flickered, suddenly dozens of pellets shot from their sleeves—pellets exploded into thick black mist, spreading through the forest.

"Attack! Seize them!"

Li Luo's shout rang out at the same moment.

Lü Qing'er, Student Xin Fu, and the others around them immediately activated their Xiang force and lunged forward.

Seeing Yu Lang watched the chaos in the forest, sighed in relief, then suddenly remembered: "Quick, help the captain—she's under attack too!"

Li Luo smiled: "No need to remind me—Qin Qin Zhulu, Wang Wang Hejiu, and the others already went ahead."

Seeing Yu Lang finally relaxed, then muttered: "I've been so unlucky this time—I don't know what's wrong with these guys, acting like I'm the strongest in the team, sending so many elites to hunt me down. If I hadn't been quick-witted, I'd never have held out until you arrived."

Li Luo's expression didn't change: "No—you must remember, from now on, you are the Sacred Zhu Xuan Star Academy's First Star Academy's second Dual Phase."

"The news of the Spirit Gathering Altar you found has likely already spread—so I must also spread your identity as a 'Dual Phase.' This will greatly aid us in defending the Altar."

"After all, two Dual Phases will make others far more cautious."

"Though this may bring you more trouble and pressure, for the academy's sake, I know you can do it—right?!"

Gazing at Li Luo's expectant eyes, Seeing Yu Lang instantly became invigorated and patted his chest.

"Looking down on me, are you? What pressure hasn't Seeing Yu Lang endured?"

"Ten of them fought me alone; was I afraid?"

Li Luo felt immensely gratified, while at the same time secretly letting out a sigh of relief; fortunately, this pit had finally been filled.