Seeing this, Ning Rongrong had no choice but to turn her gaze to Xuan Ming.
Although they are teammates, they haven't actually spoken to Gu Yuena yet. This girl doesn't talk at all. She just stares blankly when asked anything, and only reacts when Xuan Ming speaks.
Xuan Ming looked at Gu Yuena, "Can you go with them and wait for me?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena's expression changed slightly. "Can't I come with you?"
As she spoke, a hint of confusion and reluctance appeared on her face, which made Ning Rongrong and the others' hearts ache!
Xuan Ming was slightly taken aback. "No."
Xuan Ming's answer was brief yet firm. Gu Yuena's bewildered and reluctant expression lingered on her face for a moment before she finally nodded gently, "Okay, then I'll wait for you."
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong stepped forward and took Gu Yuena's hand, "Come on, let's go to a private room, there are delicious snacks and fun things there."
Gu Yuena did not resist, letting Ning Rongrong pull her along, but her eyes still kept drifting towards Xuan Ming from time to time.
Gu Rong's expression began to betray his unease. "You brat, when did you...?"
"I just found it," Xuan Ming said.
Gu Rong hesitated, as if to say something but then stopped. Why did she feel that her Rongrong was becoming increasingly hopeless?
Following Gu Rong, Xuan Ming arrived at a private room deep inside the Seven Treasure Pavilion, where Ning Fengzhi already waiting.
"Is there something you need?" Xuan Ming sat down opposite Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat grave. "I just received news that someone is trying to sabotage you, and it's not just one group. You must be extremely careful during this time."
"Okay, I understand." Xuan Ming nodded.
Ning Fengzhi's eye twitched slightly. "You weren't doing this on purpose, were you?"
Xuan Ming didn't need to participate in the preliminary rounds in such a flamboyant way, but he still did, saying it was to let Ning Rongrong and the others show off their strength. But in reality, he always felt that this kid had other ideas.
"I definitely have the idea of fishing, but my main purpose is to keep them company," Xuan Ming said.
"After all, I'll probably be gone for a long time after the competition ends, and I'm not sure what will happen. If something unexpected does happen... at least I'll have left them with some happy memories."
Ning Fengzhi frowned. "Where are you planning to go?"
" The Slaughter City," Xuan Ming said.
" The Slaughter City?!" Gu Rong's expression changed drastically.
Why would you even think of going to a godforsaken place like that?
"I can't keep dragging this on Martial Soul," Xuan Ming said.
"But you... you don't need to go to that kind of awful place." Gu Rong was a little anxious, but didn't know what to say, so she could only look at Ning Fengzhi.
Slaughter City!
That godforsaken place is practically impossible to get out of!
Over the past thousand years, very few people have survived coming out of that place alive!
If Xuan Ming dies in that awful place, Ning Rongrong will be devastated!
Ning Fengzhi silent for a moment, then looked at Xuan Ming with a solemn expression. " Xuan Ming, the City of Slaughter City extremely dangerous. Even our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect knows very little about that place. You... even if you really intend to take the risk, you can wait a few more years, until you are stronger and more confident before going."
"Yes, Tang Hao was over thirty when he entered the academy. Your talent is no less than his, but we should still be on the safe side in this kind of thing," Gu Rong advised.
"I'm confident," Xuan Ming said.
"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, that place poses no danger to me."
The Slaughter City only prohibited the use of Soul Skill, but over the years he had become accustomed to fighting without using Soul Skill in the life-and-death arena of the Great Soul Arena.
The only thing he relies on somewhat is Thunderstorm, or rather, he's gotten used to starting with Thunderstorm.
But now that he possesses the Thunder Bloodline, as well as the abilities he gained after absorbing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger Soul Ring and his Natal Bead, he has an absolute advantage without using his Soul Skill!
"You stubborn brat! Don't you think about Rongrong? You can see how she feels about you. What will she do if something happens to you?" Gu Rong said anxiously.
Do you want her to live in misery forever?
"And besides, you've been involved with so many beautiful women, how could you bear to take such a risk?"
"Can you bear to see them weeping?"
"I can't bear to watch, so I won't," Xuan Ming said.
"..."
I'll beat you to death, you brat!
The Gu Rong suddenly burst open, Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped forward to stop it.
" Uncle Bone, calm down, calm down."
" Fengzhi, didn't you hear what this brat said? How can I stay calm? Are you even capable of staying calm?"
" Uncle Bone, Rongrong and the others are right up ahead. If you start hitting him here, Rongrong will cause a huge uproar!"
Let's play somewhere else.
"???"
Xuan Ming's eyes twitched slightly. Looking at Gu Rong, who was really planning to beat him up, and Ning Fengzhi, who was trying to help, he didn't hesitate for a Sisi. A dark spatial vortex quietly opened beneath him, connecting to the private room where Ning Rongrong and her group were.
Goodbye.
Xuan Ming's figure flashed, and he directly entered the spatial vortex, instantly disappearing from the spot.
Gu Rong threw a punch with a strong gust of wind, but only hit air. "That brat, he's fast!"
Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly and patted Gu Rong on the shoulder, " Uncle Bone, don't be angry. Xuan Ming has his own thoughts and plans. Let's try to persuade him again; maybe he'll change his mind later."
Gu Rong snorted, "Change his mind? I think he's determined to go to that godforsaken place. I really don't know what he's thinking, giving up a perfectly good life to go to such a dangerous place."
With so many beautiful women surrounding him, no normal man could possibly abandon such a life and run off to a hellish place Slaughter City!
Chapter 234 The Same Moves
At the same time, Xuan Ming fell from the spatial vortex. He could have landed steadily on the ground, but Gu Yuena, with quick eyes and hands, rushed forward and caught him in her arms.
Are you alright?
Xuan Ming was slightly taken aback, feeling the faint warmth and familiar aura emanating from Gu Yuena, his expression becoming somewhat unnatural. "You hugged me before?"
Gu Yuena lowered her head, her purple eyes fixed on Xuan Ming. She gently shook her head, then nodded, her voice soft yet tinged with panic. "No... no, right?"
Xuan Ming remained silent, then asked in his mind, " Sister Bing, you didn't do anything to me, did you?"
During the six months he spent at the Lake of Life, he was in a coma for a long time. He was beaten unconscious by Di Tian, and due to extreme physical and mental exhaustion, he had no consciousness at all.
But his body was not unfamiliar with this feeling.
It's obvious that Gu Yuena has hugged him before, and more than once!
"Brother, are you doubting me?" the Ice Dragon King asked strangely.
"..." Xuan Ming.
"Don't you deserve my suspicion?"
"I'm sad, I'm not talking to you anymore." The Ice Dragon King fell silent, as if throwing a tantrum.
But Xuan Ming could sense that the Ice Dragon King was extremely guilty at this moment!
The Ice Dragon King has a temper; he'll make a scene even when he's wrong, and he won't let it go even when he's in the right!
If this woman is really angry, she will definitely explain everything to him, word by word, until he admits his mistake and tries to coax her back!
If someone suddenly goes silent after throwing a tantrum, it's definitely because they're in the wrong and have run away!
"Um... have you hugged enough?"
Ning Rongrong and her group looked at Gu Yuena and Xuan Ming, who hadn't moved for a long time, with strange expressions.
Xuan Ming snapped out of his daze and looked at Gu Yuena, who was still staring blankly at him. "Put me down."
"Hmm." Gu Yuena nodded gently, slowly released her hand, and placed Xuan Ming on the ground.
"I basically won't be taking action in the later matches; you guys can discuss it yourselves," Xuan Ming said.
Dugu Yan nodded, "But we're still missing a main attacker in our lineup."
Although her poison is powerful, its use in this kind of competition is greatly limited. Although Xiao Wu is Power Attack System, her strength is insufficient to deal with a Power Attack System Soul Master like Yu Tianheng who possesses super-strong explosive power.
Xuan Ming looked at Gu Yuena, "Could you coordinate with them? You don't need to use your full strength; just think of yourself as a Soul Ancestor."
Gu Yuena thought for a moment, then nodded slightly, "Okay."
"Let's go to the training ground later and practice together," Xuan Ming said.
"Unless there are special circumstances, I won't take action in the following matches. You guys handle the fighting. Since it's a team competition, don't try to be a lone wolf."
At dusk, at the training ground on the back mountain of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
The warm glow of the setting sun outlined the training ground with a soft golden edge. The group had just finished an intense team battle Simulation. Although they were all a little out of breath, their eyes were still focused on Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena, who were fiercely battling in the center of the field.
Each collision between the Blood Spear and the Silver Dragon Spear unleashed a deafening roar, and the sparks of Soul Power that flew out bloomed like dazzling fireworks under the setting sun.
The surrounding air currents were stirred up by this powerful force, forming gusts of wind that made everyone's clothes flutter and their hair fly wildly.
Xuan Ming's attacks were as fierce as ever, but Gu Yuena remained calm. The Silver Dragon Spear in her hand moved like a nimble silver snake, skillfully deflecting each of Xuan Ming's attacks.
Her steps were light and graceful, her figure nimble as she weaved through the attacks of the Blood Spear, as if performing a beautiful dance. The Silver Dragon Spear emitted a soft silver light, contrasting sharply with the dark red glow of the Blood Spear.
"She... is too fierce, isn't she?" Dugu Yan's expression was extremely interesting.
Originally, it was Xuan Ming fighting the six of them, but as the fight went on, Xuan Ming's attacks became increasingly heavy, and they couldn't withstand it anymore, so it turned into a one-on-one fight between Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena.
This was the first time in all her years that she had seen someone her age fight Xuan Ming to such an extent!
And Xuan Ming didn't hold back!
" Sister Bing, why do I feel like she knows me so well?"
Xuan Ming, who appeared to be evenly matched but was actually being subtly suppressed, was somewhat speechless.
Gu Yuena knew all of his attacks and moves perfectly!
It can even make predictions in advance!
Even if the Silver Dragon King had been watching him from the shadows during his time at the Lake of Life, it would have been impossible for him to have this level of understanding!
"Huh? Really? You must be mistaken?" The Ice Dragon King sounded a little guilty.
"Are you sure?" Xuan Ming hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
This is more than just understanding!
Many of his moves are exactly the same!
He even had the illusion that he was fighting against himself!
In the brief moment when Xuan Ming was distracted, the Silver Dragon Spear suddenly transformed into a silver lightning bolt and pierced towards Xuan Ming's chest.
"Careful!"
Xuan Ming snapped out of his daze and quickly dodged, the Silver Dragon Spear grazing his shoulder and leaving a shallow wound.
Gu Yuena's expression changed slightly. She quickly retracted her Silver Dragon Spear, moved closer, and looked at Xuan Ming anxiously, "Are you alright?"
Xuan Ming shook his head. "It's nothing."
As he spoke, the wound on his shoulder had already disappeared thanks to the powerful regenerative abilities of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.
"Have you all rested well?" Xuan Ming asked, looking at Dugu Yan and her group who were in a daze.
"You've rested enough, let's continue."
Dugu Yan's eye twitched slightly. "With the way you two are fighting, we... can't get involved, can we?"
A clash between two top-tier Soul Emperor!
Are these newbies going to cause trouble?
Xuan Ming looked at Gu Yuena, "Use the same strategy as before. Suppress the Soul Ancestor and coordinate with them. During the match, maintain your Soul Ancestor status and don't reveal your Soul Emperor cultivation level."