Mountain and River Festival

Chapter 313 God-Slaying Whip

According to the competition rules, the teams advancing after the first round of elimination matches were indeed Golden Wind Island and Tianyao Holy Land.

But the first round isn't over yet, and there are other teams to compete against. How can we start the second round of advancement now?

So Ah Nuo's words weren't a challenge, but rather a way of showing that she wasn't afraid of him, even though she knew she couldn't win.

As a result, the elder leading the Golden Wind Island team spoke up leisurely: "Anyway, after the advancement, it will indeed be a battle between your two families, so it's not a big problem for us to fight first now, as long as the other families agree to let us go first... Do you all agree?"

The other elders looked at each other, and some of them were tempted.

Regardless of their individual motives, their common goal was to humiliate Tianyao Holy Land.

At this moment, Ye Tinglan is not here. Although there are many elders from Tianyao Holy Land, none of them have the prestige of Ye Tinglan who can make a final decision. Wouldn't it be a pity not to take advantage of this opportunity to do something for Tianyao Holy Land?

So everyone said in unison: "Since we've caught up, it's fine for the two of you to fight first."

Immediately, an elder from the Tianyao Holy Land retorted sternly, "Do you treat this competition as a game? The rules and regulations of the competition are set, how can they be changed at will!"

Someone remarked quietly, "Didn't your child say that himself?"

Ah Nuo shrank back.

The elder of Tianyao Holy Land was so angry he almost laughed: "This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing. A group of first-grade cultivators and a centenarian like myself are all following the instructions of a child? Anuo, you should establish your own sect someday and let them pay their respects."

The Tianyao disciples were all laughing, while A'nuo stood tall with her hands on her hips.

The people from Golden Wind Island laughed and said, "Anyway, if we move the competition forward, it will affect others. As long as the affected few don't have any objections, isn't that enough? Why should those who seek immortality and ask about the Dao be so dogmatic and rigid?"

Everyone said, "No objections. We also want to see just how much strength such a young cultivator really has."

Ah Nuo frowned, sensing that the wind direction was strange.

Despite Ah Nuo's usual cunning, when faced with important matters, she is actually quite used to her master using his brain, and her little head starts to look around for her master.

Lu Xingzhou had already heard the commotion. He returned from the beach behind and stood on the high platform for a while, then transmitted his voice to Anuo: "Attack. I need to observe what their purpose is. Remember, safety first, do not seek victory."

Having received a telepathic message from her master, A'nuo felt much more at ease. She put her hands on her hips and said, "Uncle, are you sure you can handle this? If not, then let the lady behind you holding the umbrella do it."

The elders of Tianyao Holy Land were stunned, but Fang Qihao had already flashed onto the arena: "Little sister, you provoked this yourself, so don't say I'm bullying you. Come on, uncle will give you three moves."

Lu Xingzhou stroked his chin. Judging from this attitude, it wasn't directed at him and his master. At least the other party hadn't taken Anuo seriously yet.

Ah Nuo honestly stepped forward, made a gesture with her little fist, and then jokingly said "Ya!" before punching down with her little fist.

Fang Qihao casually blocked it.

"boom!"

A terrifying force, hundreds or thousands of times greater than expected, surged into his palm, causing Fang Qihao to scream as his right hand fractured.

The seemingly honest and simple-minded A Nuo flashed by like a ghost and crashed into Fang Qihao's arms.

"Thump!" Fang Qihao flew up as if riding the clouds, crashing into a pillar beside the arena, causing it to collapse. He spat out a mouthful of blood, pointing a trembling finger at A Nuo: "You, you..."

The entire audience stood up.

Fang Qihao is no pushover; he just killed someone of the same level in a single blow!
As a result of carelessness, he was hit like a ball by a child and ended up like this.

Lu Xingzhou sighed, wondering if he had overestimated the situation...

Just as he was thinking this, Fang Qihao stood up, supporting himself against the broken pillar. He wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, his eyes turning ferocious: "I underestimated you."

Lu Xingzhou narrowed his eyes, and countless people felt a chill run down their spines.

This ability to withstand blows alone is wrong...

Fang Qihao was clearly not a body cultivator who practiced external strength; he used a magic weapon to instantly kill his opponent in that battle.

How could a Taoist cultivator who uses magical artifacts withstand such damage and remain unharmed?
Anuo's face turned serious, and she assumed a defensive stance.

The next moment, a strong gust of wind howled past, and a steel whip suddenly appeared beside him, lashing towards Anuo's head.

Aim for the head, not the shoulder...

Many people immediately concluded: "Oh no, he's trying to kill us!"

Lu Xingzhou immediately activated the long-unused Mirror Light Talisman, while simultaneously summoning the Flame Demon to attack Fang Qihao's back.

At the same time, his entire body shot out like lightning, rushing straight into the field.

Along with him, several elders from the Tianyao Holy Land, and even several other senior members of the "Organizing Committee," rushed into the arena.

Even though they wanted to embarrass Tianyao Holy Land, they didn't actually intend for anyone to die in this situation, especially such a cute little girl.

In an instant, a loud "boom" rang out as the steel whip struck a large flatbread. It wasn't the crisp clang of metal striking metal, but rather a startling explosion of colliding energy. Ah Nuo, carrying the flatbread, swiftly retreated, while the steel whip spun around in place, unable to be retrieved for a while.

Yuanci Big Cake, specially designed to counter metals.

Even so, the flatbread was cracked. This was because the restraint had reduced the steel whip's original power, and Lu Xingzhou's Mirror Light Talisman had taken effect, slightly deflecting the attack. Otherwise, this whip would have shattered the flatbread and injured A Nuo.

At this moment, the black flames had already scorched Fang Qihao's body, and Lu Xingzhou's angry kick was also about to land.

Numerous distraction and absorption skills rained down from both sides, resulting in Lu Xingzhou's kick failing to land, and both sides being separated.

The steel whip spun around, and just as Fang Qihao was about to retract it, a slender hand reached out from afar and snatched the whip away before he could.

Turning around, I saw that Ye Tinglan had returned, and she had taken the steel whip from me.

At this moment, Ye Tinglan's face was ashen. She held the steel whip and sneered, "What a fine God-Slaying Whip! Such an ancient immortal treasure is used to deal with a child?"

Fang Qihao retorted, "On the fighting stage, is there any respect for the elderly and care for the young? I already let her have a move, or I would have been beaten to the point of vomiting blood. If I let her have another move, I might as well just admit defeat."

Ye Tinglan coldly asked, "Then what do you mean by hitting my head?"

"...The God-Slaying Whip, of course, strikes the mind."

"Bang!" Ye Tinglan casually flicked her wrist, sending Fang Qihao spinning like a top: "Do you think I'm an ignorant fool?"

The elder of Golden Wind Island immediately stepped in front of them: "True Master Tinglan, our disciple was seriously injured first, which caused him to lose his temper and have murderous intent. According to the rules, he should be judged as the loser. What, does the competition rule say that if someone has murderous intent but does not cause any damage, they must pay with their life?"

"No damage? You scared my Anuo and ruined her pancake." Ye Tinglan casually handed the God-Slaying Whip to Anuo: "This is compensation."

Fang Qihao's eyes widened, his heart bleeding. He was about to say something when his elder glared at him. Fang Qihao lowered his head and stepped back, saying, "Since this is the punishment, I accept it."

The implication is that this act of killing was merely a momentary impulse.

But Lu Xingzhou stared at him coldly, knowing it wasn't true.

Everything Jin Feng Island does is strange from beginning to end, the items they use are strange, even Fang Qihao's protective abilities are strange, everything they do must be premeditated.

If a premeditated organization suddenly decides to kill in full view of everyone, it is definitely not out of impulse.

is intentional.

He wanted Ah Nuo dead because he saw her extraordinary potential!

What is the purpose of openly attempting to kill the disciples of the Tianyao Holy Land? Does the mere Golden Wind Island intend to wage a full-scale war against the Tianyao Holy Land?
Ye Tinglan was saying, "It's not enough to just disqualify this person! The Grand Competition of the Sea has always valued friendly exchanges. Since your side has shown murderous intent, disqualify all of your members and expel them immediately! Please leave!"

The elder said, "A moment of impulsiveness has resulted in the loss of an ancient immortal artifact. Why did it have to come to this..."

Ye Tinglan sneered: "Did you voluntarily pay for the God-Slaying Whip?"

Once it's in Ye Tinglan's hands, she can't get it back even if she doesn't compensate for it.

But then Lu Xingzhou tugged at her sleeve and whispered, "Let them keep fighting."

Two "No!"s were heard at the same time.

Lu Xingzhou looked at Ye Tinglan, who had said "no" in front of him, and then at Yuan Muyu behind her. The other "no" was uttered by her.

Ye Tinglan also turned to look at her sister, Yuan Muyu, who put her cloak back on and remained silent.

Ye Tinglan then turned back to Lu Xingzhou and said, "They are murderous. It's dangerous for you to go up there. Don't be reckless."

Lu Xingzhou said, "They are not targeting me or Anuo, but are plotting against Tianyao Holy Land. The current situation doesn't reveal anything, but I have some ideas that I need to test with them on the arena."

"Then I'll go first." Dugu Qingli, who hadn't had a chance to help at all, finally spoke up: "I'll try, you just watch."

Lu Xingzhou nodded: "Alright, I can also send someone to scout out what's going on outside... Be careful."

Ah Nuo, who hadn't suffered any injuries and had even gotten the God-Slaying Whip for free, scratched his head, feeling like he'd made a profit.

This whip is so much fun...

Ye Tinglan sighed and said coldly, "If our contestants pleaded for you, then let's continue. Anyone who dares to plot murder again will not only be expelled, but will also have to consider the consequences of my subsequent retribution."

The elder from Golden Wind Island laughed and said, "Look how magnanimous the Heavenly Yao Holy Land is. Have you all remembered this?"

Fang Qihao turned his head away and remained silent, while Duan Ning and the other young man simply smiled slightly and said nothing.

Dugu Qingli slowly walked onto the stage: "Let's continue. Who is your second person?"

Lu Xingzhou looked at Yuan Muyu: "Sister, shall we... talk?"

(End of this chapter)