Zhang He’s brain was buzzing, and he did not have time to think about the reason. He could not resist the surging energy and was heavily injured, causing him to spit out blood.
‘It was another trick!’ Zhang He glared at Mingshi Yin and gritted his teeth to endure the intense pain. He planned to escape using the method before, but when he was falling, he saw the space distort and twist under him.
“The greater law of space?!”
Zhang He fell into the twisting space.
Swoosh!
As though the height of 3,000 feet had been greatly reduced, Zhang He crashed heavily to the ground. He sprawled on the field that had been destroyed.
The battle had ended, and silence returned.
…
Everyone in both the northern Dao Hall and the Southern Cloud Viewing Platform looked at Mingshi Yin in confusion.
Under normal circumstances, one could not use the same trick twice in front of experts. However, Mingshi Yin had done it. Furthermore, no one could figure his trick out. There was no intense collision or tense fights, Zhang He had fallen just like that.
“If I tell you to get down, you should get down,” Mingshi Yin said with a smile.
…
In the Dao hall.
Xuanyi and Nan Li were puzzled.
Lu Zhou seemed to have noticed something, and the vortex in his palm gradually dissipated.
“Pavilion Master Lu?”
Lu Zhou raised his hand to his lips and coughed slightly before he said, “The scent of the southern true fire is somewhat pungent and unpleasant.”
Xuanyi’s nose twitched slightly as he looked to the left and right. ‘Is there a smell?’
On the other hand, Nan Li frowned. Nonetheless, he only said, “Commander Zhang He actually lost.”
Xuanyi sighed and said, “Although I really hope Zhang He can win, I’ve expected this. The person Pavilion Master Lu bet on can’t be simple, after all.”
Nan Li nodded perfunctorily.
“How did he do it?”
Lu Zhou scoffed. “He’s just a little clever; he can’t be considered great.”
Upon hearing this, Xuanyi looked at the field carefully again before he said with a smile, “I see.”
Nan Li said, slightly anxious, “What is it? Don’t keep me in suspense.”
Xuanyi pointed at the field and said, “Divine Lord Nan Li, please take a look.”
There were pieces of wood on the ground.
What Zhang He had pierced earlier was not Mingshi Yin, but a block of Bluewood.
“Interesting,” Nan Li said as he nodded.
“To be able to use Bluewood to create a clone is not easy,” Xuanyi said as he nodded in satisfaction, “This child is worth teaching.”
Nan Li said, “Making clones consumes a large amount of blood essence. In order for the clone to have combat strength, it has to be given its own consciousness using something like a sacred relic. It’s like giving birth to a child. How did he do it in such a short time?”
“What you’re talking about is clones that need to exist for a period of time. However, if the clone only exists for a brief time, it doesn’t need blood essence nor too much energy. It only requires control. The drawback is that it can distract one from the battle, and it’s too demanding on one’s state of mind. Not everyone is able to do it,” Xuanyi explained. Then, he said praisingly, “What a rare talent. If he becomes the new Commander of Xuanyi Palace, I’ll welcome him with open arms.”
As soon as Xuanyi’s voice fell, a mocking voice rang from below.
“Xuanyi Palace? Welcome me with open arms? Who says I’m willing?”
Xuanyi: “???”
Mingshi Yin continued to say, “How boring. There’s no one here who can fight. Hey, hey, hey, where are you?”
Mingshi Yin’s voice echoed loudly.
The expressions of the cultivators standing behind Xuanyi soured immediately.
Mingshi Yin continued with his provocation. “Come out, come out. This is a deal. I’ll knock two people down for the price of one!”
Zhang He finally flipped over and glared at Mingshi Yin. “You’re too arrogant! How dare you!”
Mingshi Yin spread his arms and shrugged. “There are no rules against talking right? Moreover, don’t I have freedom of speech?” Then, he raised his head and said loudly, “Freedom of speech!”
“…”
‘I’m so angry!’ Zhang He had already lost. If he continued to fight, he would still lose. It would only be asking for trouble. Moreover, extreme actions were not allowed. In the end, he could only swallow his anger.
At this moment, from the Dao hall, Xuanyi waved his sleeve and said in a deep voice, “How arrogant.”
Then, someone behind Xuanyi leaped down like a shooting star and appeared in front of Mingshi Yin. He was fierce and overbearing as he waved the Meteor Hammer in his hand.
Mingshi Yi flashed and dove down before flying into the distance. “You’re so fierce as soon as you appear! You almost scared me to death!”
The Meteor Hammer user shouted, “Don’t run!”
“There are no rules saying I can’t run! The venue is so big. How are you going to stop me?” Mingshi Yin said before he flew away.
“You’re as timid as a mouse! How can you compete for the position of commander?” the Meteor Hammer user said, feeling speechless.
“Oh, then should I listen to you, stand still, and let you hammer into pieces? Are you a fool?” Mingshi Yin said.
“What?”
“I asked if you’re a fool!” Mingshi Yin said.
The Meteor Hammer user was enraged. “You! I’ll skin you alive!”
The Meteor Hammer user flew out.
At the same time, thousands of vines rose from the ground. All of them were suffused with a golden light.
Upon seeing this, Zhang He smacked the ground and left the battlefield. It was fine that he lost; he did not have to continue to stay here. He moved to the side and watched the battle as he clutched his chest. Then, he saw Mingshi crouching on the ground in the distance and looking at him like he was a fool!
