The Method of Preserving Victory

"This spell is so cool!"

Qin Jun stared at the spiritual energy white dragon coiling around Bai Yufeng and exclaimed in a low voice. Beside him, Daji scoffed, "Looks good but is useless. This guy's spells aren't as good as Song Lang's."

Song Lang's right hand condensed a giant cyan hand that was disproportionate to his size. However, in terms of appearance, Bai Yufeng's white dragon was cooler and more striking.

Bai Yufeng let out a low roar, and cracks like a spiderweb formed on the white jade rock beneath his feet. His body shot up like an arrow loosed from a bow. The spiritual energy white dragon coiled around his spear, tearing through the air and creating sonic booms, his momentum unstoppable.

Facing Bai Yufeng's unstoppable attack, Song Lang clapped his right hand, and the giant cyan hand directly struck the spear. The spiritual energy white dragon instantly dissipated.

Bai Yufeng felt as if struck by lightning, and his body plummeted towards the Vermilion Bird Stage.

The repeated failure in combat caused the commoners and cultivators around the Vermilion Bird Stage to fall silent. Even ordinary people could see that Bai Yufeng was being suppressed.

On the upper floor, a group of generals looked even more grim.

Nan Meng frowned, the veins on his two large fists bulging, clearly agitated.

"He's going to lose."

Guan Yu said indifferently. Qin Jun couldn't help but blink. Was it going to end so soon, after such a short exchange?

"Is Song Lang that strong?" Qin Jun asked curiously. As someone only in the Foundation Establishment Realm, he couldn't see the details of their fight. In his eyes, although Bai Yufeng was suppressed, he was still full of vigor and could last for hundreds more rounds.

"Just the second layer of the Mortal Transformation Realm," Guan Yu said with a snort, clearly not taking Song Lang seriously. The cultivators beside him looked at him with surprise.

This guy is so arrogant.

Qin Jun suddenly understood. Bai Yufeng had only just entered the Mortal Transformation Realm, likely having been forcefully pushed there recently. Naturally, he was no match for Song Lang, who was in the second layer of the Mortal Transformation Realm.

Just then, Song Lang began to attack. He moved like a phantom, leaving afterimages in the air as he charged straight at Bai Yufeng.

Bai Yufeng's pupils contracted. He quickly swung his spear, and a fierce wind erupted, swirling around him like a tornado. The wind blades were sharp; anyone who got close would be instantly shredded.

"You are too weak!"

Song Lang's cold voice reached Bai Yufeng's ears, startling him and causing goosebumps to erupt. He instinctively turned, and at that moment, a giant cyan hand descended like a small mountain.

With a boom!

Bai Yufeng spat blood and flew backward, crashing onto the light barrier of the Purple Light Prison Array like a cannonball. The commoners and cultivators in the area retreated like a tide.

Fortunately, the Purple Light Prison Array's defense was incredibly strong, and Bai Yufeng did not smash through it.

"He's not an opponent on the same level at all..."

"A mere deputy general, not as mighty as Great General Nan Meng!"

"It's not that General Bai is too weak, but the opponent is too strong..."

"If you're so capable, why don't you go up? You'd probably be instantly killed!"

"Exactly, he's already doing his best!"

Thunderous clamor erupted around the Vermilion Bird Stage. Most people were complaining, causing the generals in the pavilion to exchange glances. The Fifth Prince Qin Yu's expression turned as dark as dripping water.

The Dry Emperor and Nan Meng both frowned, clearly not expecting Bai Yufeng to be defeated so quickly.

Qin Jun, on the other hand, felt a sense of schadenfreude. Lose, lose, the more miserably you lose, the better!

When everyone else despairs, I'll step up and gain some reputation.

Tsk, what a despicable thought!

Even Qin Jun couldn't help but despise himself, but his mood remained excited.

Just then, Bai Yufeng, at the edge of the Vermilion Bird Stage, propped himself up with his spear and slowly stood up, swaying. The stage beneath his feet was stained with blood, forming clusters of red flowers, making his silhouette even more tragic.

"I can still fight!"

Bai Yufeng said, lowering his head and panting, his voice heavy. It moved everyone. The commoners and cultivators who had been mocking him were now silent.

Song Lang looked at Bai Yufeng in surprise. He had used his full strength in that last blow. Bai Yufeng's bones were likely mostly shattered, yet he could still stand. This willpower was extraordinary.

Even Qin Jun looked at Bai Yufeng with admiration, already calculating when he could recruit Bai Yufeng.

Although his combat power wasn't as good as Guan Yu or Daji, he still had the cultivation of the Mortal Transformation Realm. Coupled with this tenacious willpower, he might become a great general like Nan Meng in the future.

"Alright, let's start the next match. We'll concede this one!"

The Dry Emperor, standing on the upper floor, suddenly declared. With his Golden Core Realm cultivation, his voice easily drowned out the entire crowd's discussion.

This statement caused an uproar among the commoners and cultivators below.

Shen Yan, standing in a corner of the Vermilion Bird Stage, quickly announced, "First match, Cang Lan Kingdom wins!"

He understood the Dry Emperor's intentions. Losing was a minor issue, but if a strong cultivator like Bai Yufeng, who was in the Mortal Transformation Realm, were to be lost, it would truly be a case of losing the wife and also the soldiers.

Then, Shen Yan signaled the Imperial Guards at the corner of the Vermilion Bird Stage to deactivate the Purple Light Prison Array and had someone help Bai Yufeng down. Song Lang gave Bai Yufeng a deep look before gracefully flying back to the upper floor, as if he hadn't fought at all.

"Please have both sides send out their contestants for the second match!"

Shen Yan shouted loudly, causing the murmuring to abruptly cease.

The swift defeat in the first match cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

Ordinary people didn't understand cultivation realms, but cultivators knew about Qi Cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Mortal Transformation, and so on. A strong cultivator in the Mortal Transformation Realm was definitely one of the top powerhouses in a kingdom. When Bai Yufeng's cultivation of the first layer of the Mortal Transformation Realm was revealed, all cultivators had high expectations for him.

Alas, things did not go as hoped.

Bai Yufeng's defeat was too swift, and their hearts ached as they watched.

"I'll go!"

A domineering shout echoed from the pavilion, sending the entire venue into a frenzy. The speaker was none other than Nan Meng, the God of War from the Gan Yue Kingdom!

Nan Meng didn't immediately fly towards the Vermilion Bird Stage. Instead, he glanced towards the Cang Lan Kingdom's seating area, his gaze lingering on Xiao Beilong and Zhen Hun.

"Zhen Hun, you go," Zhu Yishi said softly. Xiao Beilong was stronger than Zhen Hun, but since they had already won the first match, saving their strongest fighter for last was the surest way to secure victory.

"Alright!"

Zhen Hun stood up directly. He cast a glance at Nan Meng before flying onto the Vermilion Bird Stage.

"Dad, you have to win!"

Nan Yu Xin shouted excitedly. Nan Meng merely chuckled and waved his hand, then teleported onto the Vermilion Bird Stage to face Zhen Hun.

Qin Yu frowned. He knew that Xiao Beilong was the strongest on the Cang Lan Kingdom's side. The opponent had deliberately avoided Nan Meng, putting the Gan Yue Kingdom in a disadvantageous position.

However, Nan Meng had to participate in the second match. Otherwise, if they lost the second match as well, Nan Meng wouldn't even get a chance to compete.

"Second Master, who do you think will win?" Qin Jun asked Guan Yu curiously.

"They're evenly matched," Guan Yu said, narrowing his eyes.

Holy crap!

This is amazing?

Qin Jun was astonished. Didn't this mean that Cang Lan Kingdom had already pulled ahead of Gan Yue Kingdom in terms of top-tier combat power?

"Tch! What the hell are you talking about? General Nan is invincible!" a cultivator nearby exclaimed indignantly.

Fanboy.

Qin Jun rolled his eyes, too lazy to bother with him.

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