Wind Cave

If Zhang Xuezhou's scheme against the Zhang Xuezhou Brahma was due to his poor performance, then his failure to scheme against the Yedie River Holy Land was because he had been seen through.

Without needing to look back, Zhang Xuezhou knew perfectly well that a pair of eyes were watching him.

In the Kunlun home game, Yedie River Holy Land was the worst performing team, Hongku really didn't want to face a second game.

Zhang Xuezhou's cunning attempt to pick on the weakest link couldn't escape Hongku's notice.

Even though he showed signs of poisoning, the two mages from the Yedie River Holy Land did not fall for the trap.

"That's a real shame!"

Zhang Xuezhou clapped his hands, and with a heavy palm strike, flattened the head of the Iron Whip Snake.

Zhang Xuezhou casually tossed the three dead venomous snakes aside before heading towards the wind cave.

Although he jumped faster, he was now at the back, with only the panting Cai Ma at the very back.

With no one left to target Cai Ma from the rear, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but want to wander around and see if there was anything he could gain.

"You walk around this cave entrance for a bit, I'll go in and check the situation first," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"Shouldn't I go inside and take a look?" Cai Ma asked, panting.

"Not needed for now," Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand.

Call me when you need me!

Cai Ma opened her mouth and called out, but seeing that Zhang Xuezhou didn't reply, Cai Ma didn't dare to run into the Wind Cave for a moment.

"Once you're inside the Wind Cave, it counts the same whether you're here or inside, right?"

Looking at the many tour leaders outside the Wind Cave, Cai Ma asked awkwardly.

"What a pity. Originally, we could have just watched them from the cave entrance and enjoyed the breeze. Now that we're deep inside the cave, it's hard to say whether they'll live or die," the Sect Master Jieyin lamented.

"Everyone has their own destiny," Master Zhunti shook his head and said, "It also depends on whether their leader has the means to save these people's lives!"

The two leaders of the Western Sect talked back and forth, and only after listening to the end did Xuan Nu and the others realize that the two leaders were gloating.

Judging from the words of the Master of the Zhunti, the chances of saving the Buddha Son Shigong are probably very slim.

These two cult leaders would probably be very happy if they could harm people from other factions in a legitimate name.

"You two are so petty!"

Recalling the Emperor's evaluation of the two Western religious leaders, Xuan Nu felt she now had a profound understanding of it.

"Fortunately, Cai Ma was shielded from the fierce winds at the entrance of the Wind Cave, so he could be pulled out if anything went wrong. The Holy Son, on the other hand, is immune to the fierce winds!"

Considering that Zhang Xuezhou dared to stretch his arm into the Bifeng at the entrance of Spirit Mountain, Xuan Nu felt that the few wisps of Bifeng in the Wind Cave were nothing.

Having withstood a day and a night of beatings from her, Xuan Nu felt that Zhang Xuezhou could easily stay in the Wind Cave for two or three days.

Unlike other forces, the Kunlun Sacred Land has a very low success rate in training new members. While other forces can replace one or two casualties, the Kunlun Sacred Land has no choice but to withdraw if it suffers casualties.

Xuan Nu desperately wanted to win, but she knew she should prioritize protecting her people.

"Cai Ma, you should guard the cave entrance now. It wouldn't be a loss if you cursed one of them to death before retreating!"

She gave Cai Ma an instruction, indicating that Cai Ma just needed to take a head and leave; as for how long he could maintain his composure, that was another matter entirely.

The Mystic Maiden's voice was loud and clear, not only echoing through the wind cave, but also causing the expressions of the many leaders waiting outside the cave to change.

"Fellow Daoist Xuan Nu, do not interfere with the grand event. If you continue to speak recklessly and give orders, do not blame us, the Western Sect, for our punishment," the Sect Master Jieyin said with a frown.

"I'm just shouting the same words you all entrusted to me from the sidelines!"

The Mystic Maiden replied sullenly.

Xuan Nu was skilled in martial arts and commanding formations, but when it came to matters of subtlety, she was not as meticulous as others.

Her reaction at this moment was somewhat belated, which also drew criticism from the Sect Master Jieyin.

Xuan Nu didn't speak loudly afterward, lest someone find fault with her, but simply paced back and forth outside the Wind Cave.

"The wind is picking up!"

Only after Li Jing spoke cautiously did Xuan Nu look at Cai Ma outside the Wind Cave.

Fifteen minutes had passed, and no contestants had returned to the cave entrance. Perhaps they were all pursuing their own goals, or perhaps they were searching for their own destinations. The wind was a test of whether the locations they had chosen and their physical resilience were up to par.

"Waaah~"

A slight whistling sound came from the wind cave. Xuan Nu saw that Cai Ma's body at the cave entrance was being washed back and forth by Law Power light, as if countless threads were tightening and cutting his body, causing the Law Power light to fall like layers of powder.

In just a moment, the impact of the wind caused Cai Ma to suffer a severe depletion of his Law Power.

If the wind blows for a longer period of time, Cai Ma will be forced to jump out of the wind cave.

"Why are you standing here like an idiot? Don't you know to look for shelter in the wind cave? Standing here like that, you're taking full brunt of the wind!"

It wasn't until Zhang Xuezhou emerged from the cave and spoke that Cai Ma's bitter expression showed some joy.

"This wind is making me uncomfortable. I'm afraid if I go inside, I won't be able to get out," Cai Ma shouted.

"Go twenty steps in and you'll find a protruding rock. Lean against it and you'll reduce most of the wind!"

Zhang Xuezhou responded, glanced at the wind cave where no one had come out, and then turned and went back inside.

What is he trying to do, going back and forth like that?

He's hunting!

Few people move in and out of the wind cave like Zhang Xuezhou. One of the team leaders whispered a few words, and many people couldn't help but look solemn.

The others channeled their Law Power to resist the wind, but the Kunlun Holy Son paid no attention, instead weaving through the wind in search of someone.

If the Wind Cave hadn't been so dark that one could only rely on senses or groping to move forward, someone would surely have perished.

Does the golden robe worn by the Kunlun Holy Son possess Law Power for protection?

"I once saw the Emperor wear this kind of ceremonial robe during a sacrificial ceremony to Heaven. Golden robes only signify status and majesty; they do not possess any real treasures or power!"

"But he wasn't protected by any Law Power, and his clothes weren't torn by the wind!"

Have you ever seen a Heavenly Robe damaged by the wind?

The whispers eventually faded away because no flaw could be found.

The Heavenly Robe is rare, but Heavenly Robe is not a powerful treasure. It is merely an auxiliary treasure that can only provide cultivators with minor, icing-on-the-cake abilities and does not exceed the scope stipulated in the Hundred-Year Agreement.

Inside the wind cave, Zhang Xuezhou ran back and forth, constantly searching.

He disliked the environment of the Wind Cave; it was full of jagged, chaotic rocks and pitch-black darkness, making it very difficult to find an opponent in such a place.

Even if he encounters an opponent, if he cannot defeat them in a short time, Zhang Xuezhou will easily lose his bearings if the opponent disappears into the darkness.

Zhang Xuezhou made two consecutive attempts, but failed to score.

With the return to reality drawing ever closer, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

If he doesn't find someone to hold the bottom spot, he'll only get last place this time. Even Cai Ma, who's hiding at the entrance of the Wind Cave, will last longer than Zhang Xuezhou.

"Which brother will step forward and show his face?"

Zhang Xuezhou shouted loudly, his voice reverberating through the wind cave, producing various low and high echoes.

No one responded to Zhang Xuezhou, and the second gust of wind began to blow unnoticed.

Zhang Xuezhou saw a flash of golden light dozens of meters ahead, revealing someone who had to use Technique Method to protect themselves due to the wind.

He leaped up and charged forward, only to see the golden light begin to flee madly forward.

"You're the one!"

With little time left, Zhang Xuezhou was determined to catch as many as he could, regardless of whether he could win or not; he had to give it a try.

He calculated how much time he had left and pounced after the golden light.