Jiang Chen remembered that, in the original story, the Seven Sacred Pillars seemed to possess a combined formation.
If he let all seven join forces, his side would have no chance of winning.
Zhu Zhuqing stared at him for a long time before sighing softly. "Then be careful."
"Don't worry."
Jiang Chen winked at her. "They're just four Soul Saints. They won't be able to take me down."
Ning Rongrong's mouth twitched. She felt an inexplicable pang of jealousy, but forced a smile anyway.
"All right, enough flirting. So... Jiang Chen, who are you planning to take out first?"
"Well..."
Jiang Chen rubbed his chin, swept his gaze over the seven figures, then settled on one. "Sea Witch."
"Sea Witch?" Xiao Wu tilted her head. "Why her?"
"Because she's the weakest."
Jiang Chen grinned. "Besides, I beat her last time. She's still afraid of me."
After a pause, he added, "More importantly, she has the shortest temper. A little provocation, and she'll be the first to charge."
"Brother Chen, you've got her personality figured out down to the last detail." Oscar clicked his tongue.
"Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat."
Jiang Chen clapped his hands and rolled his shoulders. "All right, it's almost time. Remember, wait for my signal. When I say attack, give it everything you've got and beat those three into the ground."
"Got it!"
The six answered in unison.
The three minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
Seven figures flew in once more from seven directions across the island and landed around the Altar.
Bo Saixi appeared atop the Altar, her blue robes snapping in the sea breeze.
Her gaze swept over everyone present, and she slowly raised her right hand.
"The Fifth Trial—begin!"
The instant