Chapter 480: Jing Jing Taixu's Scheme

When Li Luo entered this High-Grade Spirit Gathering Altar, even with his composure, he could not help but stand frozen in place.

Before him lay a lush grove, where the heaven and earth energy was so thick it had almost condensed into faint mist; what shocked Li Luo, however, were the three crimson trees at the grove's center, which from afar looked like three burning flames, emitting strange, intense heat.

On these trees, the branches were bare of leaves, yet hanging upon them were sprouts shimmering with crimson light; these sprouts were absorbing the heaven and earth energy here at an extremely rapid pace, then swelling at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Moisture clung upon the sprouts.

Clearly, these sprouts on the crimson trees were all vessels capable of bearing the birth of Heavenly Spirit Dew.

It was just that the quantity was far too great.

The Medium-Grade Spirit Gathering Altars they had sought previously had at most twenty-three Heavenly Spirit Dew vessels, but now, the crimson sprouts on these three crimson trees, upon a cursory glance, numbered no fewer than two hundred.

This was ten times the quantity of a Medium-Grade Spirit Gathering Altar.

This was merely the harvest from this single High-Grade Spirit Gathering Altar; around it, there were also some Medium-Grade and Low-Grade Spirit Gathering Altars, and the total of these altars combined would certainly not be a small number.

"This grand dish is even more luxurious than I imagined."

Li Luo's face beamed with joy; calculating thus, after finishing this batch, they might truly be able to gather five Spirit Gourds; if so, at least the captains of five Purple Radiance Squads could be sent to Dragon Bone Island.

This already counted as the most perfect completion of the pre-phase goals for the Academy Tournament.

After consuming this place, they could prepare to enter the Dragon Blood Fire Domain and ascend Dragon Bone Island.

At this moment, Qin Qin Zhulu, Bai Bai Doudou, and others also followed in; then, as expected, came a chorus of sharp intakes of breath, and immediately everyone wore expressions of wild joy, even unable to restrain themselves from cheering.

Li Luo looked at the joyful crowd and smiled: "Qing'er, you tally the yield of Heavenly Spirit Dew here; Bai Mengmeng, you go to the other three academies and tally the yields of those other Medium-Grade and Low-Grade Spirit Gathering Altars."

Lu Qing'er and Bai Bai Mengmeng immediately agreed.

Watching the graceful figures of the two women depart, Li Luo's body also relaxed; the first half of the Academy Tournament should be nearing its end, and what they needed to do next was simply to wait calmly.

Wait for a great harvest.

And while Li Luo waited with a heart full of joy for the great harvest, on a certain remote island.

Jing Jing Taixu squatted by the shore, sighing deeply.

"What? The Cloud-Climbing Ladder was lost to Li Luo, so you came here to unwind?" At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded behind him; Jing Jing Taixu turned his head and saw Lu Ming standing not far away, looking at him with a cold expression.

Jing Jing Taixu stood up and smiled: "It is not because he got ahead of me on the ladder; I merely have a headache because another fierce person has emerged in this Academy Tournament."

He clicked his tongue and said: "When did Dual Phases become so easy? In this Academy Tournament, two have actually appeared?"

Lu Ming said coldly: "Others may fear Dual Phases, but your Jing Jing Taixu's Void Ninth Grade fears nothing at all."

Jing Jing Taixu smiled: "That is different; if it were your Dual Phase, Lu Ming, then I would indeed be very wary."

Lu Ming's face held no emotion; she said: "You sent someone to deliver a message inviting me to meet; was it just to say such nonsense?"

The smile on Jing Jing Taixu's face slightly faded; he said slowly: "I wish to cooperate with you once."

A trace of surprise flashed through Lu Ming's cold eyes; she sized up Jing Jing Taixu and said: "You would actually come to me to propose cooperation? This does not fit your Jing Jing Taixu's pride."

"Is the target of this cooperation that Li Luo?"

Jing Jing Taixu nodded with a smile.

"Jing Jing Taixu, the contest on the Cloud-Climbing Ladder was meaningless; just because you lost half a step to Li Luo, you fear him to this extent?" Lu Ming's willow brows furrowed slightly, feeling somewhat surprised and doubtful.

With Jing Jing Taixu's strength, if he truly wanted to deal with Li Luo, Lu Ming felt there was absolutely no need to borrow her power.

Jing Jing Taixu fell silent for a moment, then said: "If I say this person is very dangerous, you might mock me as a startled bird, but my intuition has always been quite accurate; so I feel that since I sense Li Luo is the greatest threat, it is best to resolve this threat as early as possible."

Lu Ming shook her head slightly; she indeed did not understand Jing Jing Taixu's mindset, but she still sneered: "Regardless of your reason, why should I help you? Speaking of it, in this Academy Tournament, you are my greatest threat."

"I do not intend for you to directly act to help me deal with Li Luo; Li Luo's side will naturally be handled by our Saint Ming Wang Academy."

"I only need your help to set up a illusion formation in the Dragon Blood Fire Domain; I know this is your specialty," Jing Jing Taixu said.

Lu Ming's pupils contracted slightly; she said: "You actually want to make a move in the Dragon Blood Fire Domain? That place is extremely dangerous; a slight misstep means total annihilation."

"That is the result I want."

Jing Jing Taixu said frankly: "Since I am to make a move, then naturally I must cleanse the people of Saint Zhu Xuan Star Academy completely."

"Lu Ming, actually, if our Saint Ming Wang Academy and Saint Zhu Xuan Star Academy fight, it is also good for you; after all, this counts as eliminating a potential competitor for you; two tigers fight, and you sit on the mountain watching the tigers battle—why not?"

Lu Ming's gaze flickered slightly; she scoffed: "Jing Jing Taixu, save such words for deceiving children."

"Or, you could go try Sun Sun Dasheng."

Jing Jing Taixu said helplessly: "Sun Sun Dasheng's personality is not suitable for discussing such schemes; he would most likely start fighting directly."

Lu Ming said coldly: "I have no great interest in this either."

Seeing this, Jing Jing Taixu pondered briefly, then said: "I can promise you that on Dragon Bone Island, in your presence, I will first decide victory or defeat with Sun Sun Dasheng; you know what this means; I can give you a chance to be the fisherman until the very end; if you still have confidence in yourself, I think when the outcome between Sun Sun Dasheng and me emerges, you will possess a great advantage."

Lu Ming finally paused; Jing Jing Taixu's words meant that if they reached that final stage there, when the three of them engaged in the final decisive battle, he would first fight Sun Sun Dasheng to a great battle, and then face her at full strength with a weary body?

If this were truly the case, she would indeed have a great advantage.

Because the three of them were the biggest championship favorites in the One-Star Academy of this Saint Cup War; Jing Jing Taixu was indeed very strong, but the strength of her and Sun Sun Dasheng was not necessarily weaker than his; if Jing Jing Taixu and Sun Sun Dasheng fought to the death, even if he could win, it would certainly not be easy.

Or perhaps... Jing Jing Taixu had some confidence to defeat two strong enemies in succession?

Lu Ming's gaze flickered slightly.

Seeing this, Jing Jing Taixu said earnestly: "Lu Ming, setting up an illusion formation is merely a trivial effort for you, yet this act could exchange for immense gains; this might even establish your advantage in winning the championship; I hope you can believe in my sincerity."

Lu Ming remained silent; however, Jing Jing Taixu did not continue speaking further; instead, after waiting several minutes, he finally saw Lu Ming nod slightly.

"Since you wish to gift me an opportunity, then I have no need to refuse."

Hearing Lu Ming's words, Jing Jing Taixu immediately grinned.

"I knew you would agree."

Jing Jing Taixu sighed.

Afterwards, the two discussed some details further, and only then did Jing Jing Taixu turn and leave with satisfaction.

Lu Ming watched his departing figure, her beautiful face cold, her gaze flickering slightly.