Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest-Chapter 716 - 10 Better to Stop While Ahead_2

Chapter 716: Chapter 10 Better to Stop While Ahead_2

Chapter 716 -10 Better to Stop While Ahead_2

As for the five teammates, number one and three wielded Flying Swords, number two used an ordinary-powered Flying Needle Magic Treasure, and numbers four and five were using basic Three Arts and Five Spells in combat… On average, their strength was around the Qi Refining Stage, essentially like five kindergartners ganging up on a first-grader.

Therefore, it could be inferred that the earlier challenges were relatively simple, and the more difficult ones lay ahead; otherwise, there was no explanation as to why Chen Lingyun’s side had yet to clear it.

Yan Yu here played it cool as the unfazed Judge, while number one didn’t give his all either, using Sword Control Technique to constrict the Martial Monk’s room to maneuver, secretly taking note of Yan Yu’s level of swordsmanship.

His technique seemed very average, using White Rainbow Across the Sky from beginning to end, but the Flying Sword was indeed of good quality; not only did it look formidable and vigorous, but its force was also strong enough to clash head-on with the Discipline Monk’s iron staff without falling short.

Although the Martial Monk had higher Cultivation, he was lacking in Spiritual Wisdom and possessed no Cultivation Technique, so he was quickly cornered to the edges of the courtyard, left to swing his iron staff tightly to defend himself. But then, number two suddenly formed a Hand Seal, and the Flying Needle seized the moment when the opponent’s offense was stretched too thin, silently shooting from a blind spot and instantly piercing the Martial Monk’s armpit.

Success!

With his shoulder injured, the Martial Monk could no longer wield his iron staff and was struck on the head by number three’s Flying Sword, collapsing to the ground instantly. His figure, like a bubble dream, faded and vanished.

At the same time, the small doors in the two courtyard walls slowly opened.

“Good job!” Number one praised before saying, “With the addition of number six’s Flying Sword, we’ve had a smoother run than the previous attempts. I have a feeling we can definitely make it!”

Yan Yu smiled modestly without biting and thought to himself that he had barely made any effort, having coasted through the entire encounter. The main credit for this challenge went to number two, whose piercing strike with the Flying Needle was accurate and fierce, not something a novice could manage.

Cultivation was being concealed.

Though number one talked up the importance of sincere cooperation, it was clear no one took it at face value; everyone here was holding back, guarding against each other.

“The two opened doors lead to different second challenges,” number one continued to explain. “We can take our time before rushing in and have a look at what’s in the opposite courtyard before making a plan.”

The energetic number five immediately ran over to check both sides and reported back, “There’s nothing in the courtyard ahead, but on the right side, there’s a lit incense burner in the very center.”

“A lit incense burner in the center could very likely be an Array or some other form of challenge. We aren’t skilled in Formations, so it would be a big time waste trying to crack it,” number one analyzed. “Nothing there means the challenge will only present itself once we step in, which means it’s unpredictable… What do you guys think?”

“I think it’s worth taking a risk,” number two voiced. “If we get trapped by an Array, it may take a long time to get out, which is a huge waste of time. But if we’re defeated by a very difficult challenge, we can immediately start over, especially since this is only the second hurdle.”

Her analysis was coherent and well-reasoned, leaving no faults for others to pick; hence, the group headed towards the door of the courtyard ahead.

Upon entering the second courtyard, a giant gold-winged bird descended from the sky, its feathers as if they were cast from steel and iron. Merely screeching and spreading its wings, it fired countless golden feathered arrows in all directions!

Caught off guard, the team members desperately scattered to escape, hurriedly dodging. The spirited number five was just a fraction too slow and was promptly pierced through the chest by a feathered arrow, turning into a flash of white light and getting eliminated on the spot.

Number four, the short girl, also narrowly missed being hit, saved at the crucial moment by number two who pulled her to safety just in time, narrowly avoiding the lethal attack.

As for number one and three, although appearing equally frazzled, their reaction speed was significantly faster than number two and four, thus avoiding any injuries.

Regaining their bearings, they immediately launched a furious attack on the gold-winged giant bird. After several minutes, they finally managed to kill it—with great effort, naturally. The process was unremarkable in Yan Yu’s eyes, akin to a fight between weaklings, lacking any entertainment value.

“What about number five?” number four asked with concern.

“It’s fine,” number one responded with a smile. “You can only get injured in the trials here, not die. He must have been teleported out, just like those we ran into before… Come on, let’s not waste any more time and keep going.”

No one raised any objections; after all, they couldn’t just turn back now. So they continued on their way to face the next challenge.

The third challenge was akin to a Plum Pile trial. Although there were no enemies to fight, the ground below was wholly excavated, with numerous sharp icy knife blades and spikes looking threateningly upward. Even with the knowledge that the Mysterious Realm had protective mechanisms, it was still worrisome to think about falling down and potentially having one’s guts pierced.

Among these knife ridges and icy spikes stood numerous decaying wooden posts, forming a zigzag path to the opposite shore. Random winds also roared from nowhere, wailing and howling furiously, fast enough to cause one to lose balance and fall even if they treaded quickly upon the poles.

To pass this challenge, one needed spirit, willpower, agility, and courage—with none to be spared!

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“There’s a no-fly restriction in the Mysterious Realm; we can’t use the Cloud Ascension Technique or Wall-Penetration Technique, so we have to cross using these Plum Piles,” explained number one slowly. “Number four, you’re smaller; want to try going first?”

“Ah, me?” number four immediately recoiled in fear, “I can’t do it!”

“Why don’t we try going in order first?” number two chimed in from the side. “If the right to choose treasures first goes by order, shouldn’t we do the same for the challenges to be fair?”