Consecutive Eliminations / On the Brink, Stepping Forward

Before entering the vortex, Lu Jun secretly marked the other nine members of the National Government with mental and temporal markers so that they could find everyone scattered immediately after the time travel.

The next moment, his vision became distorted and chaotic, and his body became unsteady.

When Lu Jun opened his eyes, the gray, murky sky in front of him seemed somewhat unreal.

In the distance, the land rises ruggedly, with towering, inexplicably precipitous peaks, forests stretching across the horizon, a river flowing against the current, and a long valley echoing with heart-pounding cries...

This area is filled with a sense of disharmony, far removed from true nature.

He looked up and saw an eagle circling a hundred meters above his head, its sharp eyes gleaming.

Upon seeing this, Lu Jun realized that this was the [Pupil Eagle], which could transmit the field of vision to a distant instrument, similar to the Evil Eye Bronze Mirror, serving as a monitor for the live broadcast room.

Each member of the National Government is accompanied by one, and there are also several in certain locations, striving to broadcast all of each person's competition footage to the audience and faithfully record everything.

Lu Jun smiled slightly. He knew of a very overpowered technique: Mind Invasion the Pupil Eagle to gain full map vision and keep track of everyone's whereabouts.

However, as a military force, Pupil Eagle should have anticipated the existence of such methods and therefore had limitations. Ailin's easy intrusion profoundly demonstrates the depth of her spiritual cultivation.

Similarly, his Mind Element cultivation is not weak, so he should be able to control the Pupil Eagle.

One thing to note is that he doesn't have Mind Element among his three abilities, so he can't be too reckless. He should choose one or two specific locations to act.

Just as Lu Jun was about to quietly use his Mind Element to invade the Pupil Eagle, he suddenly felt a stirring in his mind, and [True Name Precognition] was triggered. His Soul Evasion left his body, wandered in the void, and his body remained rooted to the spot.

Meanwhile, across the vast planes, members of the National Government descended, disturbing the native inhabitants of various regions and sparking numerous battles and carnage.

Those who were careless gathered in groups of two or three, and either immediately took action, retreated cautiously, or cooperated. As the humans emerged, the conflict instantly covered the space, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the air.

The eyes of many young talents, including Asha Ruiya from Greek Team, Zhe Luo from British Team, Captain United States, Captain Italy, and others, flashed as they simultaneously dispersed upon landing.

Asha Ruiya scoffed, "Hopefully those guys have some teamwork. The China Team's overall strength is clearly beyond their limits. If they don't team up to target them in the Treasure Hunt Competition, then they'll be invincible in the final Top Eight."

Chapter 396 Continuous Elimination

Buzz buzz buzz!

Lu Jun's will soared to an infinite height, like a god looking down upon the world. His field of vision shrank rapidly, focusing on a graceful woman who was running through the forest. Her face was covered in smog, and her long dress fluttered in the wind, occasionally revealing a pair of long, white legs.

This woman was none other than Asha Ruiya. Her murmured words were captured by his True Name Precognition and fed back into his Mind Lake.

Suddenly, the woman in his field of vision stopped, her brows furrowed slightly, and he inexplicably felt that something was amiss.

Seeing this, Lu Jun quickly withdrew his thoughts. Asha Ruiya's Dark Angel Holy Soul, would inevitably detect it in the opposite direction.

After a few breaths, the images in his mind gradually faded, and he couldn't help but fall into deep thought. It seemed that his performance had created a strong crisis for many powerful countries, including the United States, Greece, Canada, and France, forcing them to join forces against the Kyushu team.

It was probably not a pre-arranged plan, but rather a tacit understanding between different countries; otherwise, he would have known this long before he entered the treasure-hunting arena.

The nations planned to cooperate and eliminate any Chinese members they encountered first, and then compete based on their own abilities.

Unfortunately, this brilliant conspiracy was inadvertently revealed by Asha Ruiya's whisper, perfectly illustrating the saying "disaster comes from the mouth" and "careless actions."

He probably felt the other person had suffered too much at his hands and was seething with resentment, which was why they kept bringing him up.

Lu Jun felt that if the China Team won the championship, no one would dare to start eating if Asha Ruiya didn't come to the celebration banquet.

To be honest, he was a little surprised. The enemy was in the open while he was in the dark. If it weren't for the fact that the True Name Precognition, the China Team would probably have suffered a great loss.

He wasn't afraid. Whether in the shadows or in the open, even if the entire National Team ambushed him, he was confident he could quell the situation.

However, the other nine teammates were not so lucky. They were ambushed and suffered heavy losses. It would be better if they were all eliminated, but if they were injured, their numbers would be significantly reduced when they entered the Top Eight.

After all, even if Lu Jun is incredibly powerful, he still needs to have at least five people on the field to start the game, right?

Furthermore, if the China Team wants to squeeze into the Top Eight, the total value of the treasures the team competes for must be among the highest. If the nine members don't get anything, the pressure to advance will increase significantly. Moreover, if some of them stagnate in their cultivation while others improve, it's equivalent to their overall strength regressing.

"Heh! There have been plenty of teams exceeding the limits in previous competitions, so why is this one targeting us?"

Lu Jun pondered for a moment, then sneered. It was nothing more than the rise of the East surprising these traditional Western powers, who were unhappy that their former lackeys had turned the tables and thus united to suppress them.

Of course, Asha Ruiya's skillful maneuvering also played a role. In the Original Timeline, she almost joined forces with the British Team to eliminate the China Team during the final battle, giving Mo Fan a real scare.

"I'd like to see what you can do to me!"

Immediately, with a cold and domineering look in his eyes, he thought to himself, and an invisible aura rose from his body. The Soul Control Shadow technique silently invaded the Pupil Eagle above his head, using them as a springboard to continuously spread into the mental network and capture Pupil Eagle one by one.

Lu Jun closed his eyes, and the map of this plane gradually became clear in his mind. He changed his goal and stopped looking for treasures. Instead, he decided to find the members of the Qi State Mansion first.

Based on the marks he left and the feedback from the Pupil Eagle, the closest to him were Jiang Shaoxu and Nan Jue, while the furthest were Mo Fan, Mu Ningxue, Zhao Manyan, and Ai Jiangtu.

There's no need to worry too much about the last four; they're strong enough to hold out until he arrives. The first two are more important, though; their cultivation is at the bottom, and they 'Magic System and support-oriented.

The next moment, Lu Jun's body swayed, he chose a direction, and quickly sped away.

As the Treasure Hunt Competition began in full swing, hundreds of Pupil Eagle joined forces to transmit hundreds of edited images to the outside world.

Twisted vortexes of light flickered in the air above the Grand Arena, revealing the movements of members of various national governments and even the battles between Demon Beast guarding treasures in different regions.

In the VIP room, the viewing experience for leaders of various countries is even more convenient. With a thought, the crystal ball will display the corresponding image of the contestant, allowing for Multitasking.

As for the broadcasting platforms, they are not very user-friendly for ordinary viewers. Each Pupil Eagle is an independent channel, and constantly switching between hundreds of channels is very troublesome. Often, viewers can only focus on two or three scenes and pay attention to their favorite players, frequently missing exciting content and having to watch edited replays after the match.

Even so, the Treasure Hunt Competition remains the most exciting stage of the Venice Competition, testing the contestants' comprehensive abilities, including intellect, strategy, cultivation, and the ability to form alliances.

"Here it comes! Let's see who will take the crown and claim the most valuable Battlefield Treasure this year!"

The audience was immediately struck by the scene, and those in the know began to discuss it animatedly.

Each year, the organizers place a treasure, also known as Battlefield Treasure, in the Treasure Hunt Competition. Sometimes it is obtained by someone, and sometimes it is left behind and passed down to the next tournament, and even the one after that.

For example, the treasure that Mo Fan seized, the Thought Stone, was Battlefield Treasure from the previous eight sessions thirty-two years ago.

"Let me take a look, Lu Jun from the China Team..."

Many netizens, including foreigners, are curious. Lu Jun's personal channel has the highest popularity, followed by several mage goddesses who are both beautiful and talented, such as Ailin, Asha Ruiya, and Mu Ningxue.

Meanwhile, within this independent dimension, over a hundred members of the National Team experienced some friction and embarked on a treasure hunt.

Suddenly, Chinese viewers exclaimed, "Hannah and Yake from the United States team, and Angelo from Italy, what are they trying to do?!"

In the numerous scenes, foreign contestants scattered, frantically searching for members of the Huaxia National Team. When they encountered individual Chinese mages, they abandoned even the most valuable treasures and instead attacked the Chinese members.

"Damn it, what are these lunatics doing?!"

Guan Yu cursed loudly, using Wind Cabinet, Ground Wave, and Shadow Escape alternately as he fled in a sorry state, with two members of the France and Italy teams hot on his heels.

He had finally managed to shake off the two men and was feeling unlucky when he ran into several Germany members who wanted to negotiate.

Unexpectedly, Ruidi, the core Destruction Mage of Germany, laughed wildly, his body engulfed in green flames, unleashing a massive Sky Flame Funeral that burned down a kilometer-long forest.

Bear! Bear! Bear!

Caught off guard, Guan Yu suffered a huge loss; speed-type assassins like him are most vulnerable to wide-area magic attacks.

When he finally managed to escape from the green inferno, his body was charred black and he was severely injured.

However, Ruidi ignored everything, his face filled with Killing Intent. He raised his hand high into the sky, and thunder and lightning crashed down. Judging from this trend, he not only wanted to force Guan Yu to use his Life-Saving Space Scroll and eliminate him from the game, but also wanted to take drastic measures to abolish his cultivation.

"We have no grudge against each other, why did you attack me!"

Seeing this, Guan Yu staggered and fell to the ground, his face filled with despair. His Armor Magic Tool, including Earth Element defensive magic, were completely ineffective, as the opponent's Soul Fire possessed the ability to penetrate defenses.

Ruidi sneered, "Blame Lu Jun if you must."

Meanwhile, in the volcanic region on the other side, Dongfang Lie was also in crisis. Of the ten members of the Huaxia National Government, Nan Rongni and Mu Tingying were removed from the list, and Dongfang Lie and Mu Ningxue were added to fill the vacancies.

Dongfang Lie was fortunate enough to land in a volcano and immediately obtain a fire-attribute treasure, which was a pretty good start. However, not long after leaving the area, he encountered someone, and their first encounter was fraught with danger.

Waaaaah!

The British nobleman, Fan Zhe Luo, stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep and unwavering. A violent Azure Hurricane swept around him, and tornadoes extinguished the magic of the Chinese Fire Mage opposite him. The process was nonchalant and unhurried.

"Damn it!" Dongfang Lie roared, "We should be merciful when we can. Once our captain finds out, he will retaliate in the same way."

Chapter 397 On the Brink of Collapse, Stepping Forward

Rumble!

In the two areas, Guan Yu and Dongfang Lie finally couldn't hold on any longer. The life-saving Space Teleportation scrolls on their bodies automatically activated, flashing with silver light, and teleported the two seriously injured and unconscious members of the Huaxia National Government out of the game.

Moreover, at the same time, Jiang Yu, Jiang Shaoxu, Nan Jue, Ai Jiangtu, and Zhao Manyan were all subjected to fierce attacks. Only Mo Fan and Mu Ningxue met each other upon landing and quietly hid, thus avoiding being affected.

Jiang Yu clashed with the United States team's Summoning Mage, Yake. A massive Scorpion Demon rampaged through the mountains and forests, kicking up countless boulders and billowing yellow sand, while a Black Spirit Cat easily dodged and toyed with it.

Meanwhile, Jiang Shaoxu and Nan Jue were being hunted down by five or six people, including Hannah from the United States team, Pinos from the Spain team, and Baili from Canada.

At this moment, the audience outside the arena was shocked to see all the members of the Chinese government engaged in a fierce battle, causing Huge Wave on the global internet.

"How could they do this? They're deliberately targeting us. This competition format is completely unfair. Doesn't it mean that if the majority agrees, they can decide the fate of all the National Team?"

"Damn it, these Westerners just can't stand the rise of the East. They were like this a hundred years ago, and they're like this now."

All Chinese netizens were indignant, hurling insults and wishing they could devour the enemy's flesh and blood.

As for the foreign audience, they had a completely different attitude, laughing heartily and dismissing the issue with reason and evidence, "Fair competition, what's the problem? You're being targeted by global National Team, don't you ever think about whether you're at fault?"

Some even vented their emotions. "Well done! These monkeys from the East, why do they have the right to step on our heads, Westerners?"

In addition, in the VIP room of Huaxia, several high-ranking leaders, including Shao Zheng, Han Ji, and Pang Lai, looked grim, while Feng Li and other mentors from the National Academy were also restless.

"Being besieged is one thing, but even a composed man like Shao Zheng sighed, "It's just that the various countries are fighting to the death, and they've found the weakness in our team. Two members of the National Government have been seriously injured, and without Healer Mage, we probably won't be able to participate in the final battle."

Feng Li a deep breath and said with a determined look, "Don't worry, Lu Jun has the means to treat this. Moreover, the situation is still uncertain. Ai Jiangtu and Mo Fan have initially shaken off the ambush. Lu Jun hasn't made a move yet, so he will definitely be able to turn things around."

Public opinion was running high, and all Chinese people felt aggrieved, secretly hoping that Lu Jun, who was moving rapidly in the scene, could arrive in time to provide support, defeat the enemy, and finally get their revenge.

In the independent dimension, Lu Jun seemed to be able to foresee the psychology of the people, and rushed to Jiang Shaoxu and Nan Jue, who were in the most dangerous situation.

He actually knew that Guan Yu and Dongfang Lie had been eliminated, but there was nothing he could do because they were too far away to rush over and save them immediately.

A few breaths later, he saw in the distance that colorful Magic Radiance was flashing in the mountains ahead, and seven or eight figures were moving about, with two women scrambling to avoid the mage's attacks.

"Huff huff~" Jiang Shaoxu's pretty face was pale, beads of sweat dripped from her forehead, and the clear light in her eyes dimmed. She tried her best to activate her Soul Control Power to disrupt the thoughts of the two or three people opposite her, rendering the magic ineffective. She Mind Telepathy: "Nan Jue, have you thought of a way?"

On the other side, Nan Jue manipulated the air with her slender, jade-like hands, and one after another, purple Illusory Musical Instrument floated around her, stirring up purple ripples that annihilated countless descending spells.

The extremely strong penetrating power of Sound Magic made several physically weak mages dare not approach.

When she heard Jiang Shaoxu's question, she didn't know how to answer for a moment. She really had no other choice but to persevere and wait for a turning point.

Nan Jue, having served in the military, never gave up until the very last moment, even in dire straits. Jiang Shaoxu, despite her gentle and weak appearance, was just as resolute.

Hannah, the Lightning Destruction Mage from Team United States, shouted impatiently, "You should surrender! Quit willingly and we'll spare your lives, otherwise, you'll suffer some physical pain!"

Pinos, Baili, and others used threats and inducements, sneering repeatedly, saying, "Don't expect other members of the Chinese National Government to come to your rescue; they're just as helpless as they are."

Someone arrogantly declared, "The fifteen National Team have already joined forces and decided to encircle and annihilate the China Team. You have no chance of turning the tide; you are doomed."

Upon hearing this, the faces of Jiang Shaoxu and the other man who were besieging them turned extremely grim.

Suddenly, Baili seized upon the opening revealed by the fluctuations in the two women's auras and immediately attacked, his Killing Intent flashing. Curse Element Soul Devouring Evil Spider crawled above their heads as he growled, "Die!"

Rumble!

Just then, something strange happened. A deafening roar echoed in the distance, accompanied by the sound of Tide and the sharp cracking of sand and wind.

The sky darkened as a massive Pitch-Black Water Curtain rose from the ground, sweeping across the heavens. Layer upon layer of giant waves rose, and a towering figure stood atop them, while above, rolling, dark blue sandstorm clouds swirled and formed a terrifying vortex.

The world was shrouded in darkness, with water, wind, and sand in a chaotic turmoil.

Lu Jun arrived riding the waves, flanked by the Universe Ghost Fiend on both sides, exuding an invincible aura. He indifferently looked down at the members of the governments of Canada, Spain, the United States, and other countries, and said softly, "Let's see who dares to touch them."

The five or six members of the National Government were stunned and couldn't recover for a long time. They swallowed hard. As the saying goes, "a person's reputation is like a shadow on a tree," Lu Jun's performance in the elimination round was in a class of its own, putting immense pressure on the others.

The Canadian curse mage Baili was the first to react. She sneered and, disregarding everything, unleashed her Curse Magic to destroy the souls of Jiang Shaoxu and Nan Jue.

Snort!

Lu Jun's eyes flashed, he stood with his hands behind his back, and roared, "Get out!"

A formless and intangible Mental Storm arose from the void, sweeping across the mountains and forests. A silent roar echoed in everyone's minds, and Curse Aura permeated the air, as if the underworld had descended upon the Mortal World.

Ah! Baili's eyes suddenly widened, revealing a look of fear. He screamed shrilly, his body retreating step by step, his beautiful flesh rippling. Behind him, a tall, Green-Faced Fanged Evil Ghost was forced to appear.

This is High-level Curse and Ghost Punishment. The dark, ominous Evil Ghost, as large as a small hill, could not withstand the storm of the curse. Its entire body suddenly became illusory and collapsed inch by inch into the void.

*Pfft! Baili spat out a mouthful of blood; the magic vanished, turning against its master.