LRAB Chapter 31 One Against Eight
Chapter 31 One Against Eight
Just when Shuiyun thought the outcome was decided, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
This time, just like before, Lu Jin used her speed advantage to pull Li Muxuan away, and immediately retreated after making a feint.
Then deliver the real blow from another direction.
However, just as he was about to throw a punch...
A force field struck from the side, and at the perfect moment—the instant he paused due to the attack!
The force field struck him squarely, sending him flying sideways.
Lu Jin tumbled in the air, his expression changing drastically.
"Brother Lu Jin." Li Muxuan's voice came from behind, tinged with a hint of smugness:
"You are indeed fast, and I can't do anything about you. But every time you make a move, you pause, and after making a move, you always retreat in the same direction."
"If you think you can wear me down with this method, you're seriously underestimating me, Li Muxuan."
Before he could finish speaking, the second force field struck.
Lu Jin was in mid-air and unable to use any leverage, so no matter how well he had cultivated his escape technique, he couldn't use it at all.
He could only take the blow head-on, which sent him flying even higher.
Li Muxuan showed no mercy and took advantage of his illness to kill him.
Force fields were unleashed one after another, giving Lu Jin no chance to land.
Lu Jin struggled several times in the air, trying to adjust his posture, but Li Muxuan's force field was too dense, giving him no chance to catch his breath.
After being hit five or six times in the air, Lu Jin finally couldn't hold on any longer.
"Stop! Stop! Stop! I give up!"
Li Muxuan withdrew his hand, using the force field to support Lu Jin as he descended. He only removed the force field when Lu Jin was still a foot away from the ground.
Lu Jin landed on the yellow earth, kicking up a cloud of dust.
He lay on the ground, panting for a few breaths, then sat up and glared at Li Muxuan.
Li Muxuan patted his sleeves, a smile playing on his lips, but said nothing.
Outside the training ground, Shuiyun stared at the result, her mouth slightly agape, momentarily stunned.
He had just said the outcome was already decided, but he was proven wrong in the blink of an eye.
After a few seconds of stunned silence, Shuiyun came to her senses, turned to look at Li Cunzhen, and smiled sheepishly: "Junior Brother Li, I didn't expect you to have such insight. It was my narrow-mindedness that made me think this way."
Li Cunzhen smiled slightly: "I wouldn't dare say that. I just understand Li Muxuan better."
Shuiyun smiled and said nothing more.
Lu Jin and Li Muxuan had already walked over from the training ground.
Lu Jin walked ahead, her eyes fixed on Li Muxuan, her expression somewhat resentful.
Li Muxuan didn't even look at Lu Jin. His gaze had been fixed on Li Cunzhen ever since he walked over, and his eyes were gleaming with eagerness.
Upon approaching, Li Muxuan spoke first, cupping his hands towards Zuo Ruotong and saying, "Sect Leader Zuo, I want to compete with my brother."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jin immediately retorted, "I also want to compete with Senior Brother Cunzhen."
Li Muxuan frowned: "I spoke first."
"I became a disciple first," Lu Jin said. "My senior brother should compete with me first."
"This competition was started because of me, so of course I should go first."
The two of them talked back and forth, neither willing to give in.
Zuo Ruotong watched the two disciples arguing back and forth and shook her head slightly.
Why does my most valued disciple attract so much attention?
"You two have just expended a lot of energy. Recover first before we discuss the competition."
Li Muxuan and Lu Jin exchanged a glance. Although unwilling, they knew that what Zuo Ruotong said was true.
So the two of them sat down cross-legged and closed their eyes to regulate their breathing.
Zuo Ruotong breathed a sigh of relief, but Li Cunzhen, who was standing to the side, frowned.
He looked at the sky and saw that the sun had already risen to mid-sky, and it would be noon in a little over an hour.
That's the best time to collect the essence of the sun; if you miss it, you'll have to wait until tomorrow.
The two had just sparred for half an hour, and now they need to meditate to recover. If they were to spar one by one again, they probably wouldn't make it today.
He remained silent for a moment, then made up his mind.
About fifteen minutes later, Li Muxuan and Lu Jin opened their eyes one after the other.
Both of them were breathing steadily and looked normal, clearly having recovered quite well.
They stood up and were about to challenge Zuo Ruotong to go first.
Li Cunzhen suddenly spoke up: "There's no need to argue."
Both of them looked at him at the same time.
"Both of you, come at me together."
Before the words were even finished, the once lively martial arts arena fell silent for a moment.
After a long pause, Li Muxuan spoke first: "All of you? Brother, what do you mean?"
Even Lu Jin pursed her lips, her expression not very pleasant.
Even if you, Li Cunzhen, are highly talented, how long have you been cultivating? Do you think you can take on two opponents at once?
This is so disrespectful!
Shuiyun stood aside, secretly muttering to herself.
This junior brother Li Cunzhen seems to be a bit too arrogant.
He had just witnessed Lu Jin and Li Muxuan's abilities firsthand; in terms of talent and combat power, they were definitely top-tier among newly established disciples.
Facing two opponents alone, even a master of the same age wouldn't dare say he'd win with certainty.
Only Zuo Ruotong was slightly taken aback, and after a moment of thought, a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.
After all, he was the only one present who specifically mentioned that Li Cunzhen was already cultivating the fifth stage of Reverse Life.
Then, Zuo Ruotong thought about it. The purpose of this competition was to let Li Cunzhen establish his authority and, incidentally, to dampen Li Muxuan's arrogance.
Well then... if you're going to establish authority, then do it thoroughly.
"Can."
He nodded slightly.
Lu Jin and Li Muxuan turned to look at him at the same time, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They actually agreed!
Master, do you also think that Li Cunzhen can fight two against one?
Both of them clenched their fists at the same time.
Alright, since you've said that, then let me show you that there's more than just Li Cunzhen as a genius under the Sanyi Sect!
The two exchanged a glance and walked side by side to the training ground.
Li Muxuan whispered, "He definitely has a trump card; don't be careless."
Lu Jin nodded: "I'm fast, so I'll distract him from the front, and you can use the 'Reverse Eight Directions' attack from the side."
"it is good."
After discussing their plan, the two activated their respective abilities.
Lu Jin's feet flashed with light, and he transformed into a white lightning bolt, moving rapidly across the training ground, leaving behind a trail of afterimages.
Li Muxuan slightly opened his hands, and two invisible force fields gathered in his palms, ready to be unleashed.
Shuiyun watched this scene with a sense of unease.
These two junior brothers are far more talented than he was back then.
To be able to use magic to this extent so soon after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, given time, he will surely become a great figure!
He couldn't help but look at Zuo Ruotong: "Master, Junior Brother Lu Jin and Junior Brother Li Muxuan are both quite promising talents. Isn't it a bit presumptuous to let Junior Brother Li Cunzhen fight both of them by himself?"
Zuo Ruotong didn't look at him; her gaze was fixed on the martial arts arena, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.
"Look quickly at the martial arts arena."
Shuiyun had no choice but to turn her head away.
Just as he was looking towards the training ground...
Li Cunzhen made a move.
His skin turned white in an instant, unlike human skin, more like jade, or like snow, exuding a cold, otherworldly aura.
The first stage of rebirth against all odds!
Then, Li Cunzhen appeared before Lu Jin at an almost unbelievable speed for someone his age.
Before Lu Jin could even react, he only felt a blur before his eyes, and a hand was already pressed against his chest.
Snapped.
With a soft thud, Lu Jin was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, landing on the ground three zhang away. He rolled twice, then lay on his back, motionless.
He was not injured; the force was just enough to render him immobile without actually hurting him.
Then, there was another snap.
Li Muxuan had just seen Lu Jin defeated by Li Cunzhen when Li Cunzhen's hand gently patted his shoulder.
It was another press with just the right amount of force.
Li Muxuan's knees buckled, and he knelt directly on the ground, his upper body lurching forward, almost hitting the yellow earth.
The two sounds occurred almost simultaneously!
From the moment Li Cunzhen made his move to the moment the two men fell to the ground, only a blink of an eye had passed.
Dust rose and then slowly settled on the training ground.
At this moment, the second half of Zuo Ruotong's words finally reached Shuiyun's ears.
"You won't be able to see it if you're too late."