The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

Chapter 150 Smoke Puppet, even working-class people are being fooled?

The original academy's fighting arena was already bustling with people, even though it was still barely dawn.

Apart from the students who were still diligently training inside the tower, most of them rushed over upon hearing the news, gazing intently at the arena in the bright sunlight.

Their goal was crystal clear: to see if Lu Yan could continue his undefeated streak or suffer a crushing defeat here.

Such a grand occasion was undoubtedly due to Qian Xin's meticulous planning behind the scenes.

"We've hit the jackpot! This is an absolute steal!"

Looking at the packed fighting arena, where even the aisles were overflowing, Qian Xin's breathing became heavy, and his eyes gleamed with excitement. "After finishing this job, I'm sure I'll advance to Sequence 6!"

"Qian Xin, what kind of spot did you give me? Who hangs an audience member from a tree?!"

At this moment, Pan Jiang, the boy who had burrowed underground, poked his head out from a nearby tree branch, his brows furrowed and his tone full of displeasure.

"Be grateful if you can sit here with a hanging ticket; others don't even have the chance to hang up."

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Qian Xin rolled his eyes and raised his chin, pointing to the highest point of the fighting arena.

"You can have a seat if you want; look, you can go in if you win the fight."

Pan Jiang fell silent instantly, his gaze fixed on the golden stands at the highest point of the fighting arena.

That was the exclusive seat for the top ten on the gold list, and even though the venue was packed, it remained empty.

That seat is not only a symbol of status, but also a testament to strength.

But Pan Jiang only glanced at it briefly before looking away, his eyes showing no envy whatsoever.

He would never get involved in a fight in his life, let alone fight with these beasts.

Meanwhile, in the gold seats, apart from the top three on the gold list and Lu Yan and Chen Qi who were about to face off, all the other top ten students were present, which was quite rare.

As Lu Yan's defeated opponents, they were all filled with curiosity, wanting to see for themselves whether this young man who had suddenly appeared could continue his undefeated legend.

"Even though we're all the same age, I always feel like I'm being overwhelmed by the younger generation."

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Shen Xi sighed softly, but there was little resentment on her face.

There was no way around it; the gap between him and Lu Yan was simply too vast.

He was a renowned fire thief who had stolen countless skills, yet he was ultimately injured by the domain that Lu Yan had stolen. If he were to say this, probably no one would believe it, but he himself had personally experienced it all.

"That's because you have a bad attitude. I'll win back eventually!"

Xiahou Yu wasn't qualified to sit in the gold seat, but he still found a spot close to the arena. Hearing Shen Xi's remark, he couldn't help but snort coldly, his tone full of resentment.

Guo Wei didn't speak, but nodded slightly, his expression revealing his thoughts.

Like Xiahou Yu, he never gave up the idea of ​​surpassing Lu Yan.

"Actually, there's nothing wrong with that. I am indeed much older than Lu Yan."

Titan-Wang Chengye scratched his head, looking honest and simple. "And Lu Yan is really strong. I've never met anyone who can overwhelm me in terms of strength."

The Titan Path is centered on the ultimate development of the physical body, yet even so, he was as powerless as a newborn baby in front of Lu Yan.

Most importantly, he could clearly sense that there was an even more terrifying power hidden within Lu Yan's body.

That wasn't a domain, but rather a profound pressure emanating from the depths of one's bloodline.

Listening to the crowd's discussions, Ning Ran remained silent, but her eyes shone with undisguised joy and pride.

He had long been aware of Brother Lu's strength, and now seeing everyone's recognition of Brother Lu made him even happier than if he had become stronger himself.

"Young Master Lu's strength is extraordinary, but we shouldn't stop here."

Chu Ci wore a gentle smile, holding a drawing board in her hand, her fingertips constantly sketching something.

Since his encounter with Lu Yan that day, he has been determined to follow his path of cultivation. Now he is constantly refining his Divine Path, all in order to catch up with his father's level as soon as possible.

"you're right."

Shen Xi wholeheartedly agreed, then paused before suddenly asking, "Do you think Lu Yan can defeat those three people?"

Everyone fell silent instantly. They all knew that the three people Shen Xi mentioned were the top figures on the Golden Ranking.

The Gold List ranks No. 3 Bai Xiao, No. 2 Xiao Yiren, and the freakish No. 1 Nangong Muyu, who leads everyone by a precipitous margin.

They knew better than anyone how terrifying these three were, and even though they were among the best of their peers, they still dared not easily confront them.

Judging from Lu Yan's current strength, perhaps—anything is possible.

"Let's wait until he defeats Chen Qi first. That Chen Qi guy—"

Xiahou Yu snorted coldly, his tone revealing undisguised apprehension when he mentioned Chen Qi.

The others nodded in agreement, and no one objected.

Although Chen Qi is not as good as those three prodigies, his strength has always been a mystery. No matter how strong or weak the opponent is, he can always fight to a standstill. It would be a lie to say that there is no trickery involved.

What's even more intriguing is that Chen Qi took the initiative to challenge Lu Yan this time, and no one knows what he was thinking.

At that moment, all eyes in the room suddenly focused on them.

Today's two main characters have finally made their appearance.

Suddenly, wisps of smoke filled the arena, slowly condensing in the center of the stage and gradually forming a human figure.

As the smoke cleared, Chen Qi's unrestrained figure appeared, holding a familiar pipe in his hand.

At the same time, countless sword lights pierced through the air, and the sharp sword energy fell directly into the fighting arena, dispelling all the remaining smoke. Amidst the flashing light and shadow, Lu Yan's figure landed steadily on the other side of the arena, his posture upright and his expression calm.

"As expected of the Second Judge's lineage, even his entrance is so classy."

Chen Qi smiled broadly, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Lu Yan, and spoke with a tone full of teasing.

Lu Yan shrugged lightly. He hadn't intended to be so high-profile, but he had been busy figuring out the array master and the earthen path last night, which had delayed him a bit. In his haste, he had no choice but to make his appearance like this, and he didn't care whether he wanted to be low-key or not.

Seeing that Lu Yan did not respond, Chen Qi did not mind. He simply looked him up and down, a hint of inquiry flashing in his eyes.

"I didn't detect any traces of those sequences—old guys, your plan is probably going to fall through."

He grinned, his mood inexplicably improving. He picked up his pipe, took a few deep drags, and exhaled rings of smoke. "You seem to be in a hurry," he said, "why don't we start now?"

"Can."

Lu Yan remained noncommittal, also sizing up Chen Qi.

The moment Lu Yan saw Chen Qi with his own eyes, he knew that the other party was definitely not the kind of person who couldn't stand criticism and was eager to prove himself.

There must be someone secretly directing him behind the scenes.

However, as long as the stakes are right, none of this matters.

The whistle suddenly sounded, and almost at the same time, Chen Qi exhaled all the smoke from his mouth, the thick smoke instantly engulfing him.

The next instant, his body suddenly exploded, turning into boundless smoke that enveloped the entire fighting arena, instantly reducing visibility to its lowest level.

"What's going on? I can't see anything!"

The audience erupted in a cacophony of voices. Some students who had mastered the eye technique tried to see through the mist, but all failed, as the smoke seemed to block out all senses.

"I've never seen Chen Qi use this move before—"

The expressions of everyone in the prime seats also became serious.

Chen Qi's path is the new sequence of smoke, which can manipulate smoke to mimic various shapes. It is somewhat similar to the Divine Paint path of Chu Ci, but it is more applicable than the Divine Paint.

Divine painting requires giving life to a work and also demands skill in painting, while smoke does not require such skill.

No matter what level of opponent he faced, Chen Qi had never used such a large area of ​​smoke before, let alone that the smoke could deceive their mental perception!

"This guy, he really has been hiding his strength all along."

Shen Xi sighed helplessly, thinking to herself: It's really bad luck to be born in the same era as these monsters.

The others all had similar expressions, some curious, some expectant, but their initial confidence in Lu Yan had quietly diminished.

Only Ning Ran's gaze remained firm.

No matter how strong Chen Qi is, he is still only Sequence 6, and in his mind, Lu Yan is invincible among those of the same rank.

Meanwhile, amidst the smoke, Lu Yan gazed at the increasingly dense fog around him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This smoke not only shields mental energy, but also contains a special aura that is somewhat similar to gray fog.

"Mu Yun even has this kind of sequence?"

A hint of curiosity flashed in Lu Yan's eyes. He subtly moved his fingertips, quietly unfolding the Realm of Truth, and began to analyze the essence of the smoke.

Just then, the smoke behind him suddenly swirled violently, quickly condensing into a figure holding a sharp blade, silently stabbing towards Lu Yan's back.

Just as the sharp blade was about to touch Lu Yan, Lu Yan's body suddenly exploded, turning into an Ace of Diamonds, appearing out of thin air in the smoke.

The figure in the smoke was clearly stunned for a moment, and subconsciously tried to dodge, but the Ace of Diamonds suddenly exploded, and countless military elements shot out, instantly engulfing the figure in the smoke.

Surprisingly, the smoke puppet did not collapse. Instead, it emitted a metallic clang, forcefully blocking all the soldiers' energy.

"Granting the smoke golem a metallic attribute? Interesting."

At the other end of the smoke, Lu Yan's figure quietly appeared. Looking at the smoke puppet that was shimmering with golden light, he nodded slightly, a hint of interest in his eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, another smoke puppet appeared out of thin air, its body wreathed in raging flames, wielding twin blades, and charging menacingly toward Lu Yan.

Just as Lu Yan was about to dodge to the side, the ground beneath his feet suddenly shook, and a pair of large rocky hands burst out of the earth, gripping his feet tightly.

At the same time, several dark green vines emerged from the smoke and tightly wrapped around his arm, while a powerful vortex descended from the sky and crashed directly towards his head.

"Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth—the ability to imbue the smoke puppet with these attributes truly makes him a member of Mu Yun's faction."

Lu Yan understood that although Chen Qi's method of imbuing smoke with attributes was slightly different from that of an array master, the essence was the same.

"Giving sweet treats first, then slapping them? Isn't that the order reversed?"

Lu Yan seemed thoughtful, a hint of amusement in his voice, "Or are you afraid I won't discover the secrets within those sequences, so you specifically sent someone to remind me?"

While he was pondering, his body exploded again, transforming into a card once more.

This time, before the smoke golem could react, the card suddenly split into four and shot out in all four directions, firmly occupying the four positions.

Immediately afterwards, the four cards rapidly split apart again, like a giant canopy that enveloped and swallowed all five smoke golems.

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