Winners' Debriefing

That great battle was over.

To outsiders, it was just an ordinary battle between Prodigy.

Exciting, intense, and worth discussing for a long time over tea.

But in Chu Wujiu's eyes, it was a battle to slay gods.

Seven people, giving their all, barely managed to pull the person who had never lost before off the pedestal.

Qin Wangchuan was taken away by the Qin Clan.

The Heaven-Opening Intent from the Heaven-Opening War Halberd invaded his body, and fearing damage to his foundation, the Qin Clan took him back overnight for recuperation.

Li Qingluan went with her.

As for the rest, they were randomly assigned to the Wandao Academy.

While it may seem casual, it's not actually that simple.

The healing pools from various families were moved in overnight, and boxes of Sacred Medicine were poured into them. The Spirit Liquid surged and shimmered with precious light, nourishing the Dao Body that were being reshaped.

Wandao Academy, Side Hall of Qin Wangchuan Dojo.

Several therapeutic pools are arranged in a staggered pattern inside the hall.

The Spirit Liquid churned in the pool, shimmering with a precious light.

Deep within the pool, the subtle sounds of bone remodeling could be faintly heard.

Flesh and blood slowly regenerated in the Spirit Liquid, and every meridian was reconnected under the nourishment of the medicinal power.

After winning this battle, everyone's treatment was First Gear.

Especially Ye Lingchuan, who is not just First Gear.

The results speak for themselves; no one can criticize them.

Seven people ganging up on one person, and although they won in a sorry state, that was Qin Wangchuan.

The fact that they were able to fight that person to this extent is the best proof of their abilities.

Outside the hall, people thronged, and servants from various households hurried to and fro.

A young disciple carried Jade Box inside, his steps hurried. Someone beside him whispered a reminder: "Slow down, this is precious. If you spill it, you couldn't afford to pay for it even if you sold yourself!"

He slowed his pace and carefully walked around the threshold.

On the other side, someone was squatting under a pillar, Hand Seals, his forehead covered in sweat, half of his sleeve soaked, muttering curses under his breath:

"Who taught this formation? It's so difficult to deal with."

"Hurry up and get it done. If the Qi-Nourishing Formation isn't set up properly, other families will laugh at us."

"Who puts Nine-Turn Pill into Qi-Nourishing Formation? How am I supposed to do this?"

Some people were even reading the prescription aloud in hushed tones, afraid of getting a single ingredient wrong.

Inside the hall.

Chu Wujiu, Li Xuan, Yun Zexuan, Yan Wujin, and Zhou Yunyi lay side by side in the pool, only their heads showing.

Ji Wuchen, Zhao Lingyun, and Ye Lingchuan sustained relatively minor injuries and did not need to lie in the pool.

I sat to the side, watching the few people in the pool grinning and grimacing.

"This is my first time here, it's huge!"

Yan Wujin lay in the pool and sighed.

The tone was casual, as if describing the scenery.

But everyone knew there was a hidden meaning in his words.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Yan Wujin sighed and said, "We won."

He paused.

"But I lost."

"Even with Artificial Sacred Body and the Dual Heaven-Earth Method, it still doesn't work... It's so fragile."

Yan Wujin said, then gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"Kicked away like a dog."

"That's true, but also not true," Yun Zexuan suddenly said.

He was the second most seriously injured person after Li Xuan.

The Heaven's Verdict Sword vaporized his waist.

Although he regained consciousness, he was still unable to move his lower body and could only lie on his back with his eyes looking at the ceiling.

"With the Dual Heaven-Earth Method combined, its power is indeed not to be underestimated."

"But that's how it appears to others." He paused, then continued, "Qin Wangchuan not only possesses Immortal Body, but also Dragon Scale, and has even manifested Dragon Form never before seen."

"Your fire has little effect on him, but it's not useless either."

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have made a move before you unleashed the Heaven and Earth Law, even in the last instance."

Yun Zexuan's analysis was very logical and reasonable.

But--

"Yun Zexuan, are you sure that the final positional switch that led to Yan Wujin's instant death was also part of the plan?" Zhao Lingyun suddenly asked.

He was quite curious about this.

At this point, the others, including Yan Wujin, also turned to look.

"Ahem." Yun Zexuan coughed and spread his hands. "To be honest, that wasn't really a plan."

"My real plan is to first draw Qin Wangchuan finishes using his sword technique, seize an opening so that Yan Wujin come and detonate it."

"At that distance, if we succeed, we'll definitely inflict heavy damage."

"The plan was wonderful, but reality was cruel."

"Qin Wangchuan entered that state of selflessness without any sense of separation; there's really nothing that can be done about it. Some sacrifices are inevitable and acceptable."

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Wujin became anxious.

"Sacrifice your head, my foot! Do you know how painful that is? Why don't you sacrifice yourself instead!"

Yun Zexuan glared at him without hesitation, "Why are you yelling so loudly? Didn't I sacrifice myself?!"

"You call that a sacrifice? You just had no other choice!"

"Just tell me if I'm dead or not."

The two stared at each other, neither willing to give in.

They stirred the pool water, making a splashing sound, and the Spirit Liquid splashed all over the ground.

Ji Wuchen watched Yun Zexuan and Yan Wujin bickering and shook his head with lingering fear.

"When I saw Zhou Yunyi rushing towards Qin Wangchuan, I thought he had some kind of plan."

"I didn't realize that when you said 'It's up to you' earlier, you were referring to Chu Wujiu."

"Even we didn't know about this move."

Upon hearing this, Yun Zexuan exchanged a satisfied look with Chu Wujiu, then nodded proudly, "Of course!"

"If you find out, what's the point of talking about a plan?"

Upon hearing this, everyone laughed.

Only Zhou Yunyi lowered his head slightly.

Even so, you should at least let me know, right?

When Yun Zexuan told him, he thought he really had to rely on himself.

He said, "Winning or losing depends entirely on you."

Giving it their all, performing exceptionally well, the result was --

Ah, so I was just bait after all.

Anyone would feel frustrated like that.

Ye Lingchuan noticed Zhou Yunyi's emotions, looked at him for a moment, and then suddenly spoke, "Our victory this time was mainly due to Zhou Yunyi."

"I vaguely remember someone saying that if Zhou Yunyi used his Feathered Human Transformation, we could win. I didn't expect we actually won."

"It can be said that his words came true."

Chu Wujiu nodded in agreement.

"Although I delivered the final blow, I was able to unleash it thanks to everyone."

"Without Zhao Lingyun's talisman, I would have left the competition halfway through."

"Without Zhou Yunyi's attraction, I wouldn't have been able to get close to him."

At this point, Chu Wujiu rose slightly from the pool, his tone teasing, "But our First Feather has kept his abilities well hidden."

"You really didn't use that Feathered Human Transformation until the very last moment! You hid it even better than I did!"

"Otherwise, why would it be called a trump card?"

"Let Zhou Yunyi lead the way again next time!"

The group burst into laughter.

But Zhou Yunyi's head sank even lower.

I can't bring myself to say it.

It's not something you hide until the last minute to use.

Rather, it was because his talent was too poor that he only realized it at the very last moment when his life or death was at stake.

How could you possibly say that?

The group laughed as a figure approached upon hearing the noise.

Upon closer inspection--

"Wang Xuance?"

That's right, the person who came was Wang Xuance.

He thought about it and decided to come anyway.

At first, he thought that these people were playing house and he didn't have time to participate.

But his mindset changed after he came into contact with Qin Wangchuan's Supernatural Law.

This group of people is changing the world.

Although he felt somewhat ashamed and anticipated that he might not be accepted, he still came.

However, the expected disdain did not materialize.

"You've come at the perfect time; we were just reviewing the game."

Chu Wujiu stroked his chin, pretending to ponder, "This win had an element of luck; I'm thinking about how to win next time."

However, this facade only lasted a second before Zhao Lingyun saw through it.

"Can you even come up with something like that?"

"I can't think of anything, but this would look cooler."

Amidst laughter, Wang Xuance silently took his seat.

Although my cultivation level was similar to theirs, and although watching it felt somewhat despicable that seven against one was a bit underhanded, there was no doubt—

Those who have fought Qin Wangchuan are all terrifyingly strong.

"Why isn't Li Xuan saying anything? You fought Qin Wangchuan to a standstill, you're a major contributor!"

"40/60 split?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xuan shook his head, tilted his head back, and lay down in the pool, murmuring softly, "It's a 40/60 split without using magic."

He gave me a chance, that's all.

"Not enough."

"Physical strength is far behind in this competition."

"The Heaven's Verdict Sword... is that it?"

"If I could imbue myself with Sword Intent to strengthen... no, wait a minute." He suddenly sat up straight, realizing, "The Heaven and Earth Law can be transformed into a sword, and they can also be transformed into armor!"

"If only I could create a Dragon Scale like Qin Wangchuan did, and wear the Heaven and Earth Law on my body!"

"Small to the extreme, powerful to the extreme!"

Li Xuan's words were entirely a monologue.

Having nearly drawn with Qin Wangchuan, he was probably the one who most wanted to win.

The others watched this scene with smiles on their faces, and no one said a word.

They would exchange glances every now and then, and everything was understood without a word.

Qin Wangchuan will become even stronger.

Li Xuan will become stronger.

But we will also become stronger.

Win next time too!

Qin Wangchuan was unaware of what the others were thinking.

He was lying in the Qin Clan's Dragon Raising Pool.

The pool water was deep and dark, shimmering with a faint golden glow, and the Spirit Liquid soothed every inch of the wound.

Bring up the system panel and carefully examine its contents.

[Ten Lives Trial, Part One: Mortal]

[Emperors arose from mortals, and immortals also arose from mortals.]

All the myriad methods and principles in the world were created by mortals.

[You were once invincible, and looked down upon all living beings, but you never truly understood—what it means to be a mortal.]

[In this trial, you will relinquish all cultivation, bloodline, and Divine Ability, and be born into the world as a mortal.]

[No Immortal Bone, no Dragon Scale.]

You will experience the life of an ordinary person. You will feel hunger, cold, sickness, and death.

[After the trial ends, you will return with these memories.]

[At that time, you will undergo a transformation.]

Emperors originated from humans, and so did immortals.

Qin Wangchuan stared at that sentence for a long time.

While what you said is very true, but...

"System, didn't I say that???"

"And who is this 'you'?"