Black Clothes Pass, Pale Flesh Appears
As he spoke, Xu Hao quickly raised his hand and placed it between Luo Zhen's eyebrows.
After sensing it for a moment, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Fine."
If we accidentally let the other person die, we'd really have a hard time explaining it to Peak Master Lu.
Just now, when I made my move, Peak Master Lu sent me a telepathic message reminding me to try not to kill Luo Zhen.
Because of those words, he stopped exerting himself.
But to everyone's surprise, Luo Zhen survived in the end, seemingly due to his own inherent resilience.
If it were anyone else in that situation, well, the likely outcome would be either death or being on their way to death.
After confirming that Luo Zhen had only fainted, Xu Hao turned his attention back to the items he had just stripped from Luo Zhen's body.
Soon, he put another close-fitting soft armor back on Luo Zhen.
It's not that I'm being considerate.
It's mainly because they dislike it.
I had forgotten that the defensive measures Luo Zhen possessed were likely made by the Cloud Heaven Holy Land itself, which is why the actual power used was still too great.
Simply put, the defensive measures are too slow in terms of reaction and speed.
But if you encounter someone with even faster movements and greater strength, it's not really about defense; it's more like guarding a corpse.
Something so ineffective and destined for destruction is better off discarded!
During the battle between Luo Zhen and Xu Hao.
On the field, as the figure in black approached, a fierce battle broke out.
This is likely due to the relatively tight preparation time, or perhaps something else.
In short, the Five Symbols Sect is not exactly short of manpower this time.
The nine-person team will have to fight against two or three disciples from the Star Moon Holy Land.
Of course, as disciples of the Five Symbols Sect, they would not be helpless in the face of such a shortage of manpower.
Sneak attack, array formation, talisman, poison, illusion, sound wave...
Don't be too rigid about the formalities; just meet the requirements of this trip.
Anyone who dares to invade, strip them naked!
Because this battle was relatively large in scale, and because the people in the city already knew about the enemy, they did not deliberately set up illusion arrays or formations to isolate detection.
As both sides developed, everyone in the city went through a complex emotional journey.
First came the tension and worry during the standoff, then the shock of the five men taking action, followed by the eager anticipation of the group of black-clad figures entering the arena, and now, the disbelief and chaos.
For the people in the city, after the two sides made contact, there was no unexpected and fierce battle that broke out.
These figures in black seemed to have a significant advantage not only in number but also in strength.
In comparison, the disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land seemed incredibly fragile, as if they would shatter at the slightest touch.
However, although no fierce battle was witnessed, everyone watching saw a different scene.
And that's precisely why they felt incredulous and bewildered.
After the large group of black-clad figures passed by, the disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land in the void were all stripped naked one after another, as if black and white were contrasting. The black clothes passed and the white flesh was revealed, showing a unique visual shock.
Of course, the "white" here refers only to the fact that the person is wearing clothes.
But the shock it brought to the people of the city was undeniable.
Having seen so many fights and so many fierce battles, this is the first time I've ever seen someone tear off clothes during a fight.
"Which faction do these people come from? How can they coordinate so well? They even stripped each other's clothes so decisively. I have a feeling this group has done this kind of thing quite a few times." A young man in the city guessed.
Some people look at this, then at that, and finally show a look of disgust on their faces.
"No way, these disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land, when they're dressed, they're all big and burly, but without clothes... they're so tiny? And there are more than just one or two of them. What's going on? They're only growing in size and not in height?"
Another person, after watching for a while, looked down at their own groin area, raised their hand and roughly gestured with their index finger and thumb, then nodded in satisfaction.
"So the disciples of the Holy Land are nothing special after all. Compared to these people from the Star Moon Holy Land, I guess I can be considered a tyrant?"
Another person, seemingly thinking of something, shook their head repeatedly:
"I told you that claim about cutting grass to make trees grow taller was unreliable. It's a pity those skeptics aren't here right now, otherwise I'd make them see for themselves. A tree stump is a tree stump; pulling out more grass won't help."
Faced with such a grand occasion, the reactions of those Changzhi are remarkably diverse.
Some people admire the scenery, while others take the people admiring the scenery as part of the scenery itself, paying them special attention.
The few female disciples in the city, in particular, became the focus of attention at this time.
A young girl, her face flushed with shyness, had run back into the house as soon as she noticed something amiss, and didn't want to look any longer.
Some girls covered their eyes, their faces flushed with embarrassment, but somehow the gaps between their fingers widened a little. Before long, however, their embarrassment was mixed with a hint of disgust.
In contrast, some more carefree women took a moment to observe the scene in mid-air, then looked at the men around them and gently shook their heads.
"These disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land, they need to be good at at least one thing: fighting or collecting items, right?"
The crowd watched the spectacle as the figure in black collected the treasures.
Each person gains something, and each finds their own joy.
But the reality is often that happy times are always short-lived.
It wasn't that anything bad had happened, nor that the disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land had suddenly turned their attack on them.
Rather, it was because they persisted for too short a time.
Below, the crowd in the city was engrossed in watching the performance when they saw it coming to an end so quickly, and for a moment, they felt a sense of dazed loss.
Some even wondered why the Star Moon Holy Land hadn't sent any more people.
If the disciples of the Star Moon Holy Land knew of this idea, they would surely be furious and curse him.
This battle wiped them out completely.
All that remained on his body were the Nine-Story Tower mark he was born with and the mark he acquired after entering the secret realm.
Although there were no serious or physical injuries, the psychological impact of this situation was considerable.
Originally, they were supposed to have a great harvest this time, gaining much more prestige and resources.
But now, to my utter surprise, I've been the one who reaped the greatest rewards!
It's so frustrating, incredibly frustrating!
But the one who felt most aggrieved was Qian Shenglin.
He had never been treated like this since he could remember.
Defeating oneself is simply defeating oneself; the victor is king and the loser is villain. Taking the ring and the light is hard to accept, but it's not entirely normal.
To not even leave them a single piece of clothing, or even their underwear, is that not too humiliating?
Not to mention, the fact that it's now linked to his own misjudgment makes it even harder to accept.
The battle is now drawing to a close.
Looking at the overall losses in this battle, the Star Moon Holy Land suffered zero casualties and zero personal belongings.
Despite the humiliation, Qian Shenglin quickly made a judgment.
Since there were no casualties, it must have been an intentional act by the other side.
The reason for this is clearly that this is all the other party dares to do.
As the Holy Son of the Star Moon Holy Land, along with a group of Star Moon Holy Land disciples, these people, though numerous, must still be wary of him.
As for what happens next, he refused to believe that these people could do anything to him!