Chapter 466

As Li Luo and Zhao Zhao Xingying fought together, the other two main routes leading into the valley from this forest were also erupting in fierce battles.

On a forest clearing, fierce and wild Xiangli erupted violently from Qin Qin Zhulu's body; faint, intermittent tiger roars emerged from within him, and as his Xiangli surged, the shadowy form of an ancient ferocious tiger appeared.

He wielded a heavy spear, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, engaging three opponents in an extremely brutal clash.

Those three opponents were all at the First Transformation of the Xiang Phase stage, yet despite their numerical advantage, they were being forced into steady retreats against Qin Qin Zhulu.

Qin Qin Zhulu's strength was unquestionable; if it were one-on-one, even Zhao Zhao Xingying might not be his match. Now that all three academies' team leaders had gone to besiege Li Luo, naturally no one remained to restrain Qin Qin Zhulu.

Thus, shortly after the clash began, the three academies could only gather their three strongest students to join forces against Qin Qin Zhulu.

But the effect was not particularly good.

Qin Qin Zhulu was inherently extraordinarily ferocious, with thick Xiangli and a domineering fighting style; moreover, his body was covered in a layer of ice armor that emitted exceptionally pure cold energy, greatly enhancing his defense and sometimes obstructing their attacks with its chilling force.

This was undoubtedly like adding wings to a tiger.

This annoying ice armor had been applied by a beautiful girl in Qin Qin Zhulu's squad; from the pure cold energy radiating from it, one could tell she must possess a high-grade Ice Phase.

The three of them could only grit their teeth and hold on, doing their best to delay Qin Qin Zhulu, hoping for a breakthrough elsewhere.

But that breakthrough seemed difficult to achieve on this front.

Yi Yi Lisha's squad had taken the initiative, intercepting several of the enemy, and with support from Yin Yin Yue on Qin Qin Zhulu's side, they had effectively blocked the enemy from moving.

Notably, at Lü Qing'er's position, since Qin Qin Zhulu had gone alone to face the enemy and Yin Yin Yue had gone to assist Yi Yi Lisha, she stood alone against five opponents; yet none of these five were their team leaders, as all their team leaders had been held back by Qin Qin Zhulu alone.

Thus, the strength of these five had not reached the Xiang Phase stage.

But Lü Qing'er, since her Ice Phase had risen to Dao Xia Ba Pin, her cultivation speed had increased daily; coupled with her status as the Young Lady of the Golden Dragon Treasure House, and the various cultivation supports from within and outside the academies, her current rank had caught up with all other Purple Radiance squad leaders except Qin Qin Zhulu, reaching the First Transformation of the Xiang Phase stage.

In the forest clearing.

Lü Qing'er was surrounded by swirling cold energy; frost spread across the dead leaves beneath her feet; her clear face was now filled with cold indifference, and on her slender hands covered in ice-silk, ice crystals continuously condensed.

Opposite her, five figures wore expressions of wariness.

But Lü Qing'er did not waste time; suddenly, pure white cold Xiangli erupted from her body, her jade fingers formed seals and instantly condensed into countless sharp ice darts, which then rained down en masse upon the five ahead.

At the same time, her red lips parted slightly, exhaling rolling cold mist that spread through the forest, obscuring the enemy's vision and slowing their speed as the cold energy eroded them.

In an instant, though outnumbered, the five were forced into desperate defense against her.

Thus, overall, Qin Qin Zhulu's side held the advantage.

But Bai Bai Doudou, Wang Wang Hejiu, and Seeing Yu Lang's side had no such luck.

Because of Seeing Yu Lang's so-called "dual-phase" identity, the three academies had dispatched more squads to deal with them.

"One, two, three… six squads?"

In the forest, Seeing Yu Lang watched the figures rapidly approaching, counted briefly, and realized six squads were coming; his face darkened: "Damn it, we only have two squads—how can we hold off so many?"

"You scared?" Bai Bai Doudou shot him a sidelong glance.

Seeing Yu Lang quickly shook his head: "Joking? How could I be scared? I'm just thinking what to do—after all, they have absolute numerical superiority; our small force might not hold them. If they break through and enter the valley, we'll have failed at the last moment."

Bai Bai Doudou frowned slightly: "No choice—we can only delay as long as possible."

Seeing Yu Lang pondered: "I mean, direct confrontation is too disadvantageous—we must avoid this weakness."

Bai Bai Doudou paused: "What's your plan?"

Though Seeing Yu Lang's strength was among the lowest, sometimes his mind was surprisingly sharp.

Seeing Yu Lang grinned: "If direct fight's no good, then use other methods."

"For example…"

His gaze turned to Wang Wang Hejiu, expressionless beside him: "Lock the door and unleash the poison!"

Wang Wang Hejiu's lips twitched; he growled: "If you can't use the right words, don't speak!"

"Don't mind the details."

Seeing Yu Lang hurriedly said: "Your Poison Phase is perfectly suited to the current situation and terrain. Though they're numerous, if you use your poison well, you can reduce their numbers."

Wang Wang Hejiu frowned: "My poison isn't strong enough to casually knock them all out; if any among them possess Wood Phase or Water Phase abilities, they can quickly neutralize the poison inside them."

"Also, poison is most effective in a sealed area."

Seeing Yu Lang said: "Special environments can be created artificially."

"I just want to know—if we can lure them into a sealed area, can your poison reduce their numbers?"

Wang Wang Hejiu paused, then finally said: "I have a Mi Fa that can temporarily enhance the toxicity of my poison. If we truly get a sealed environment, it won't knock them all out, but they'll definitely pay a price."

"Good."

Beside him, Bai Bai Doudou's almond eyes turned to Seeing Yu Lang: "You're going out as bait?"

Seeing Yu Lang sighed: "They've mistaken me for the second dual-phase user—so only I have the allure to draw them after me."

"When I lure them to the designated spot, don't hold back—just release the poison immediately, or the chance will vanish." He warned.

Wang Wang Hejiu glanced at him, frowning: "My poison isn't a joke. Your strength is already weak; when the poison corrodes your body, you'll suffer greatly."

Seeing Yu Lang scratched his head, helplessly: "What else can we do? If they sense anything, we're done for."

Wang Wang Hejiu stared at this Seeing Yu Lang, whom he'd never taken seriously before; his eyes softened slightly—this guy, though usually lazy and unreliable, had this kind of self-sacrificing spirit at a critical moment.

Bai Bai Doudou's gaze toward Seeing Yu Lang also softened; her voice grew gentler: "Be careful."

She didn't stop him—because someone had to step forward now, and Seeing Yu Lang was the most suitable candidate.

Seeing Yu Lang waved casually, stood up, and faced the rare, almost reverent looks from the others; at this moment, he felt toweringly noble.

But after holding back, he seriously asked Wang Wang Hejiu: "I think you've never liked me—so you're sure your poison won't kill me?"

Wang Wang Hejiu's face turned black; he glared fiercely at Seeing Yu Lang: "Laozi doesn't want to be added to Vice Dean Su Xin's purge list!"

Seeing Yu Lang finally sighed in relief, then leapt forward.

"I'm off."