Qi Ling was carrying Xiaoyu on her back and had to worry about hurting her while moving around, so she put her in the corner first, then stretched her limbs and said, "Alright, since everyone has reached a consensus, let's not waste time. Come on, who wants to go first?"
Seeing Qi Ling's confident demeanor, the four hesitated for a moment, but they quickly concluded that Qi Ling was just putting on an act.
"Hmph, let me have my way with you first!" one of them said, his body suddenly undergoing a dramatic transformation, changing from human form into a black panther, his panther eyes fixed intently on Qi Ling.
Qi Ling didn't know if this was the power of the opponent's Martial Soul Avatar or some other special power, but in any case, the opponent's power was significantly enhanced after transforming into this form.
Since it was a leopard, its advantage was naturally speed. The opponent seemed to have the same idea, not giving Qi Ling any time to react, and charged towards Qi Ling Qi Ling, its target being her neck.
But just as he was fully focused on launching his attack, Qi Ling's figure vanished in an instant! Then everything went black before his eyes, and a hand grabbed his face and slammed it hard to the ground.
The buildings and ground in the Magic Fairy Castle were specially reinforced to withstand the fierce battles. However, even this solid surface cracked into countless pieces when Qi Ling struck it, revealing its immense power.
Even the ground was cracked like this, so the leopard head used as a cushion was naturally in even worse shape. Fortunately, it was sturdy enough that it was only knocked unconscious by Qi Ling.
As the man lost consciousness, the number on his chest disappeared, clearly indicating he was no longer eligible to continue the competition. Qi Ling's "1" on his chest then changed to "2".
The remaining three, who had initially thought they had picked up an easy target, were surprised to find themselves facing a tough opponent! They stopped arguing about who should go first; if they didn't deal with Qi Ling, they would be dealt with on their own.
Seeing that the three of them had stopped dragging their feet and instead chose to attack together, Qi Ling was greatly pleased and said, "That's more like it! Come on, let me teach you a lesson you'll never forget!"
In just a few moves, Qi Ling had already dealt with these people, turning their weapons into shards of iron. After all, no matter how precious a sword was, it was no match for Qi Ling's fist.
It was at this moment that the number on Qi Ling's chest changed to "5", which meant that Qi Ling had qualified for advancement and no longer needed to work hard to defeat the enemy. She had to thank these four points that came to her doorstep.
Qi Ling then turned to hug Xiaoyu, but before he could react, a chain suddenly descended from the sky, binding Xiaoyu and pulling her away from the air.
For a moment, Qi Ling didn't even realize what was happening, because he hadn't expected the attack to be aimed at Xiaoyu, who was completely defenseless at the moment!
But Qi Ling quickly realized that fighting wasn't the point of this competition; the real focus was on the points each person represented!
Since there's someone I can handle without even lifting a finger, why not forgo the points and choose the obviously more difficult Qi Ling? Avoiding the strong and gravitating towards the weak is only human nature.
Having figured this out, Qi Ling couldn't help but feel a surge of anger. He and Xiaoyu might not have much of a relationship, but for them to ignore him like this and try to snatch someone from under his nose was a huge disregard for him. If he succeeded, Qi Ling felt he would lose all face.
So Qi Ling jumped onto the roof in a few quick steps, scanning the area below to find the person so she could rescue Xiaoyu.
To Qi Ling's surprise, in just a short while, there was no suspicious person in the vicinity, nor did anyone flee into the distance.
"That's impossible! In such a short time, it's impossible for someone to escape without me even seeing them!" Qi Ling immediately concluded. "If such a person really existed, they wouldn't need to run; they could just kill me too!"
After making this judgment, Qi Ling immediately analyzed that since she couldn't find the other party on the surface, the other party was either hiding or had other special ways of escaping!
No matter which one it is, Qi Ling has a way to deal with it. She immediately activated her Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils of Truth, which can see through all disguises in the world, and quickly found the other party's whereabouts.
After seeing the other person's route, Qi Ling understood why she couldn't see them anymore. The figure was carrying Xiaoyu on their back and was moving entirely underground!
That's right. I don't know if the other party used a kind of Earth Release ability, but in any case, he carried Xiaoyu and kept moving forward in the ground. Not only did he leave no trace on the ground, but he was also moving at an extremely fast speed!
Qi Ling instantly understood that strength wasn't the only factor that determined everything; special abilities like this guy's could sometimes be very useful.
However, this time he was destined to fail, because he encountered Qi Ling. After locking onto the other party's figure, Qi Ling immediately set off, leaping across the rooftops and landing directly in the path the man was taking.
The man, who was moving quickly through the soil, could see the situation on the road surface through a special sensory method, so he was naturally startled when he saw Qi Ling suddenly appear.
But the man immediately relaxed. His Earth Movement Technique was flawless; on the road, he couldn't be seen, nor could he sense any fluctuations in power. How could they catch him?
Although this person is blocking my way, it's just luck; he doesn't really count! As long as I continue moving underground, even if I pass right under him, he won't notice me at all!
Qi Ling didn't know where this person got such confidence from, but she could see his every move clearly with her Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils. In her vision, everything was transformed into a strange energy, so everything about this person was completely transparent to her.
Seeing that the other party not only didn't intend to bypass her, but instead planned to pass directly beneath her, Qi Ling couldn't help but find it amusing. Did they really not take her seriously?
So Qi Ling quietly activated the Divine Power of the Earth. This magical skill not only allows Qi Ling Qi Ling merge with the earth, providing him with immense power, but more importantly, it can solidify the ground beneath his feet, making it incredibly sturdy.
So, the man who was advancing underground with great pleasure was like someone who was sprinting at full speed and suddenly crashed into a wall, leaving him dizzy and disoriented.