NFBE Chapter 244 Screening
Chapter 244 Screening
The vast and empty arena was completely deserted, but the moment Elder Eagle Eye announced the start of the competition, it began to fill with countless figures.
More than a hundred contestants spread out in a circle, their bodies emanating an aura of spiritual energy that intertwined and collided in the air, making it difficult to breathe.
"Half an hour, elimination system, twelve people will advance. No killing blows allowed. Begin!"
The moment the words were spoken, the entire venue erupted in cheers, one wave after another.
Various types of spiritual energy beams shot into the sky, fire snakes, ice blades, and wind-swept vines intertwined densely, and the booming sound of the spiritual energy colliding made the eardrums hurt.
Everyone looked extremely excited, and no one wasted any words. As soon as they made eye contact, they took action. After all, it's always better to strike first, because if you don't eliminate others, you'll be eliminated by them.
The scene instantly descended into utter chaos.
Guan Xun stood in the middle to back of the arena, and only those on the outer edge noticed her. At this moment, a layer of light blue spiritual power surrounded her, and cold mist was constantly spreading outwards.
Before the competition began, she had already thought it through. Her fire attribute was mixed with the Undying Flame and the Crimson Flame of Fusion. Ordinary people might not be able to see anything unusual, but those with higher cultivation or more experience might be able to tell that the flame was different. In addition, there was also the aura of the Crimson Flame of Fusion in it. She thought it best not to take any risks in Guan Qi's territory.
Ice attribute is sufficient.
She had just channeled her spiritual power to send one of the contestants off the stage when several spiritual masters nearby exchanged glances, seemingly having reached some kind of agreement, and simultaneously rushed towards her.
Clearly, they saw that Guan Xun was alone and wanted to join forces to eliminate this "easy target" first.
The leading man conjured a huge axe of spiritual energy, its blade whistling through the air as it came crashing down.
The person on the left, also of the ice attribute, quickly shot out dozens of ice spikes. At the same time, the woman on the right generated thick spiritual vines, which, accelerated by the wind attribute of the person at the back, rapidly wrapped around her, attempting to restrict her movements.
The four-man attack formed an encirclement, blocking all escape routes.
"Let's all attack together and eliminate her first!"
Guan Xun's eyes turned cold. Without flinching or dodging, her white-tinged-blue spiritual power surged instantly, and intense ice suddenly expanded several meters from her feet, then condensed into an ice wall that was sealed on all four sides.
The attacking ice spikes collided with the ice wall unexpectedly and shattered, while the vines that were winding their way up were frozen in mid-air the moment they touched the ice wall.
"burst."
“Bang bang bang!!!”
As Guan Xun spoke softly, the vines burst open in the air.
Hard ice shards exploded in all directions, sending the man swinging the axe flying several meters away.
Before they could react, Guan Xun conjured a condensed blade of spiritual energy at his fingertips, which flashed across the spiritual energy hubs of the four people like lightning.
The four people froze, their spiritual energy instantly dissipated, and they were thrown out of the arena, spitting out blood.
"How is this possible..." The leading man stood up, his face filled with disbelief. This woman looked completely ordinary, yet she had single-handedly and effortlessly eliminated the four of them, all of whom were over level 70...
After dealing with the four people, seven or eight more contestants surrounded them. They clearly didn't believe in evil spirits and thought it was because the people who had just attacked were not strong enough or outnumbered. After shouting a few times to embolden themselves, they launched a barrage of attacks with various elemental spiritual powers.
Guan Xun curled his lips into a cold smile. With a swift movement, he weaved through the crowd like a ghost. Each time his palm struck, it precisely hit the spiritual energy hub of those he touched, causing their spiritual energy to become disordered and forcing them to stagger away.
In a short time, she had eliminated more than twenty people, her robes fluttering, her breathing perfectly steady.
They're too weak. All of them are too weak. With her current strength, she has no match for anyone in the arena.
Meanwhile, fierce battles were raging throughout the arena.
The pink ribbon wrapped around Taishi Lingling's hand seemed to come alive, weaving and whipping through the crowd. Wherever the ribbon went, people would scatter, and no one dared to get close to her.
Someone wielding a high-grade spirit sword launched a sneak attack from behind, the tip of the sword aimed directly at her waist.
Tai Shi Lingling reacted extremely quickly. With a flick of her wrist, the ribbon instantly wrapped around the tip of the sword. She pulled it back sharply, causing the person to lose their balance and fall forward. She then kicked the person away. She then flicked the ribbon in her hand again, wrapping it around the ankle of another contestant who was trying to get closer, and dragged the person out of the arena.
As a result, no one dared to step forward, since surviving to the end was a skill in itself.
Seeing this, Duan Huaiyan, who was not far away, couldn't help but sigh. He smiled at Duan Qingxi, who was spinning her sword and repelling the crowd, and said with a hint of envy in his voice, "Qingxi, it seems that I should also go and find a ribbon to play with sometime. It looks really nice. Let's go together, and you can help me choose one."
Duan Qingxi frowned, her face slightly pale. With a flick of her wrist, a sharp sword-shaped spiritual energy slashed fiercely at Duan Huaiyan's feet. The speed and precision of the strike caused the latter's lips to twitch slightly.
"There's no room for kinship under the sword. Do you want to be eliminated by me?"
Duan Huaiyan: ...
Duan Huaiyan lightly folded his fan, and wisps of flame rose to the edge of the fan. He smiled and said, "I think I should be in the top three."
After saying that, he stepped back, away from Duan Qingxi, and disappeared into the crowd behind him.
He retreated like an arrow, leaving a trail of flames in his wake. Those who were not as strong as him could only retreat in a sorry state, scrambling to escape the flames engulfing their bodies.
Duan Huaiyan happened to brush past Zhuge Yunzheng's shoulder and even greeted him politely.
Zhuge Yunzheng: ...
Zhuge Yunzheng stood in the center of the arena, the Yin-Yang Blade Ring floating in his palm spinning rapidly under the influence of fire attribute. He had already eliminated more than thirty people.
Knowing that his father was watching from the stage, he had to show his best side. He shuddered, his aura suddenly becoming fierce, and he threw the Yin-Yang Blade Ring in his hand hard again, colliding with the attack of the contestant facing him. The latter felt a huge shock, and his arm went numb as he almost dropped the heavy hammer.
Just as he was about to attack again, Zhuge Yunzheng forcefully pulled back his wrist, causing the Yin-Yang Blade Ring to quickly turn back and strike the magical weapon he was wielding, sending it flying out of the arena.
Just as he was greatly alarmed, the Yin-Yang Blade Ring slid down with Zhuge Yunzheng's finger once again and was placed against his neck.
"I give up!" the man shouted hastily in fright.
Once someone admits defeat, it means they've been eliminated and no longer pose a threat. Thinking this, Zhuge Yunzheng put away the magical artifact.
……
The selection process is in full swing offstage.
Zhuge Tianxia, the True Inheritance Hall Master seated on the throne, nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this scene.
He has always been quite satisfied with Yunzheng.
Elder Qing Teng clapped his hands with a smile: "Young Master Zhuge's performance was really good."
Hearing others praise him, even though it was just flattery, Zhuge Tianxia still felt quite pleased.
He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Elder Qing Teng, you flatter me, but this child is indeed very diligent in his cultivation."
But Zhao'er...
Thinking it over, he quickly scanned the arena, searching for Zhuge Zhao's figure.
……
The number of contestants remaining in the arena was dwindling. Just as Guan Xun kicked a contestant out of the arena, he saw a figure in a black and gold robe flash past him.
Zhuge Zhao had just eliminated others, and the spiritual power under his palm was still surging. He was not surprised to see Guan Xun at all. After all, how could someone who could casually kill two high-level demonic beasts in the Trial Realm be an ordinary person?
He forced a smile, scratched his head, and honestly said, "Big sister, I don't think I can beat you, but my father is watching from up there. No matter what, I'll do my best."
Guan Xun raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Give it a try."