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Chapter 91: Chapter 91: Dominate Peers, Unrivaled Among Equals
"Strange, even Yuan Zhilan wants to join Luo Cheng!"
As Yuan Zhilan stepped forward, this time not only Zuo Changshan, but the others were equally stunned.
Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan, among the top ten championship contenders in this Green Cloud Trial, were the two hottest favorites to win!
The fact that both of them decided to switch teams and join Luo Cheng was truly unbelievable!
"Could it be that they discovered something..."
Zhou Ruo, her cheeks rosy as a peach blossom, glanced at the two before looking at Luo Cheng thoughtfully.
Zuo Changshan’s face darkened, and he muttered gloomily, "I think they’ve just lost their minds! Believing that kid Luo Cheng’s nonsense! Hah! Claiming he has a six-to-seven chance of securing the Primordial Spirit Fruit? Utterly laughable!"
Luo Cheng was likewise taken aback but nodded lightly toward Yuan Zhilan:
"Alright, you can join too. The three of us are enough! Let’s move!"
Without another word, Luo Cheng turned and started heading out of the pine forest.
Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan exchanged looks, each seeing surprise in the other’s eyes, before quickly following behind Luo Cheng.
"No way, they think just the three of them can go and grab the Primordial Spirit Fruit!"
Everyone’s eyes widened.
Watching the trio leave, Zhou Ruo furrowed her brows slightly and asked, "What about us?"
Zuo Changshan stared coldly at Luo Cheng’s back and sneered, "Let him show off however he likes! The Two-star Top Level Demon Beast is no weakling—let’s see how he dies!"
"Let them take the lead; we’ll reap the rewards as fishermen! Prepare yourselves. Once they stall the Wulin Pang, we’ll seize the chance to snatch the Primordial Spirit Fruit!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Ruo and the others’ eyes lit up.
The trio led by Luo Cheng was about to step out of the pine forest.
Yuan Zhilan gazed at the fierce and menacing Wulin Pang and couldn’t help but ask, "Luo Cheng, do you have a plan?"
"A plan?"
Luo Cheng smiled, "Simple. I’ll handle the Wulin Pang while you both go and grab the Primordial Spirit Fruit."
"What! You’re going to deal with the Wulin Pang alone? That’s a Two-star Top Level Demon Beast..."
Yuan Zhilan’s tone changed.
She had thought Luo Cheng would have an elaborate plan, but unexpectedly, it was so straightforward and rough!
Even Gu Lingfeng’s eyes narrowed slightly.
A Two-star Top Level Demon Beast was the king among Two-star Demon Beasts; even ten martial artists at the Fifth Layer of the Transcendence Realm wouldn’t be guaranteed to hold it back.
If that weren’t the case, they would have already joined forces to attack it rather than waiting until now.
For Luo Cheng to manage the Wulin Pang alone—it was terrifying to imagine.
If he could truly pull it off, it would prove that Luo Cheng had already surpassed his peers and was invincible at his level!
"I know this, of course. I’ll only keep it occupied, not confront it directly."
Luo Cheng smiled faintly, glancing back at the group: "When the mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows behind. Just in case—once you get the fruit, leave immediately and don’t worry about me. We’ll meet at the boarding point."
Yuan Zhilan’s eyes curved slightly as she smiled, "You trust us that much?"
Luo Cheng said coolly, "I trust in my own strength."
Hearing this, both Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan were momentarily stunned.
This statement exuded immense confidence. It clearly implied that Luo Cheng had faith in defeating not only the two of them but even both of them working together!
"I’ve seen many confident people, but you’re by far the most self-assured," Yuan Zhilan said with a gentle smile, radiating brilliance.
While speaking, the three had already stepped out of the pine forest.
Roar!
The already agitated Wulin Pang spotted the trio and immediately opened its mouth to roar.
A fierce gale swept through the flatland, bringing with it a chilling wind and overwhelming killing intent that engulfed the area.
"What a terrifying aura!"
Back in the pine forest, the crowd was affected by the pressure.
Those with weaker wills immediately felt their bodies stiffen, their thoughts frozen.
"Go!"
Luo Cheng, unaffected, raised his sword and charged directly at the Wulin Pang.
Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan chose another direction, preparing to sidestep the Wulin Pang and head straight for the Primordial Spirit Fruit.
The Wulin Pang’s bloodthirsty gaze locked onto them as its massive body swept forward.
Boom!
A house-sized boulder flew toward Luo Cheng.
"Break!"
Luo Cheng neither dodged nor retreated, smashing the boulder into fragments with a punch.
Using this opening, the Wulin Pang’s colossal body raced toward Gu Lingfeng and Yuan Zhilan. Its enormous tail, like a war blade, slashed horizontally!
Crack!
The snake’s tail, incomparably powerful, pulverized mountain rocks it touched along the way.
"Watch out! Floating Cloud Lone Peak!"
Gu Lingfeng turned pale, unwilling to face the Wulin Pang head-on, and stabbed his sword at the tail to leverage its force for retreat.
But he underestimated the beast’s power.
The moment his sword tip clashed with the tail, it bent to the extreme before abruptly straightening.
Thud!
The tremendous force sent Gu Lingfeng flying seven or eight meters through the air, blood spurting as he fell.
"Haha! Told you that kid wouldn’t cut it! You refused to believe it—see how you’re all suffering now!"
Seeing the battered trio, Zuo Changshan laughed mockingly, reveling in their misery. Turning to Zhou Ruo and the others, he said:
"Once they engage the Wulin Pang, we’ll seize the Primordial Spirit Fruit!"
"Alright!"
Zhou Ruo and the others secretly rejoiced that they hadn’t boarded Luo Cheng’s "pirate ship."
Otherwise, they’d be dead without even knowing why.
On the open ground, after sending Gu Lingfeng flying, the Wulin Pang didn’t stop its assault. Its gigantic tail rose up like a peerless blade before slashing down fiercely toward Yuan Zhilan.
Boom-boom-boom...
The air trembled in ripples under the pressure, sounding like thunder!
"It’s over!"
Yuan Zhilan found herself unable to evade, her face pale as paper, instinctively summoning her Martial Soul and raising her palms in a defensive stance.
"Move Mountains and Rivers!"
At the critical moment, a figure appeared in front of Yuan Zhilan, unleashing a punch imbued with immense power.
Bam!
The punch collided with the serpent’s tail, generating an explosive shockwave of Qi Force.
Luo Cheng staggered back several steps but swiftly wrapped an arm around Yuan Zhilan’s slender waist before flashing away to land beside Gu Lingfeng.
"How are you?" Luo Cheng released Yuan Zhilan.
Yuan Zhilan recovered her composure and shook her head slightly.
Luo Cheng flexed his numbed fist, his brows furrowing deeply.
Though he knew the Two-star Top Level Demon Beast was strong, he hadn’t expected it to be this formidable.
Despite his all-out punch, he couldn’t even scratch its defense and nearly injured himself!
"This Wulin Pang is no ordinary beast; it likely possesses an Ancient Demon Beast’s bloodline! I’d say we quit while we can!"
Gu Lingfeng suggested.
Beasts with Ancient Bloodlines often ruled over others at their tier, boasting unparalleled strength incomparable to regular demon beasts.
With its capabilities, the Wulin Pang rivaled a martial artist at the Third Stage of Tongxuan Realm—absolutely fearsome!
"Give me ten breaths’ time."
Luo Cheng said resolutely.
Gu Lingfeng was taken aback, "What?"
"I’ll hold off the Wulin Pang for ten breaths so you can grab the Primordial Spirit Fruit!"
Without waiting for a response, Luo Cheng raised the Meteor Sword and charged toward the serpent.
"You—!"
Even someone as composed as Gu Lingfeng was shaken by Luo Cheng’s boldness.
This was the king of the Two-star Demon Beasts!
"Let’s go! Grab the Primordial Spirit Fruit!"
Yuan Zhilan reacted first, her toes gliding as she dashed toward the giant white jade tree.
"What a madman!"
Gu Lingfeng exhaled deeply and followed closely after her.
Roar!
The enraged Wulin Pang bellowed, its massive body ignoring Luo Cheng and instead coiling savagely toward the pair.
"Beast! Your opponent is me!"
Luo Cheng’s eyes gleamed sharply as his figure leapt high. The Meteor Sword shimmered, slashing repeatedly in arcs like a cold cloud.
