"How is it?"
Hearing Wen Qingxuan's clear and melodious voice, Mu Chen sank into deep thought. With the passage of time, the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament had started to truly enter the right track, with powerful groups gradually surfacing to the surface. Some of those groups weren't inferior to the Five Great Academies. This was something that Mu Chen had already experienced before. Take Zhen Qing for example, his group wasn't any weaker than Xia Hou's group.
Furthermore, it was clear that Zhen Qing's group wasn't the only one. There might be even more similar groups hiding in the dark. Although Mu Chen was confident in himself, he wasn't blind. Just as Wen Qingxuan had said, it was extremely difficult for them to rely on the strength of a single group to contend against an alliance formed by numerous groups.
There were numerous large and small ruins hidden within this shattered continent. No one could guarantee that a group with mediocre strength wouldn't be able to obtain a great opportunity in the next instant, allowing their strength to skyrocket and distinguish themselves.
Furthermore, Mu Chen's group was currently in a stage where their strength would soar by leaps and bounds. The majority of those that were able to participate in the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament were at the Heavenly Completion Stage. After the Heavenly Completion Stage would be the Three Sovereign Disasters, a peculiar stage. From a certain perspective, this stage didn't require too much accumulation of bitter cultivation, as it was a kind of tribulation in itself. As long as one was able to pass through it, one's strength would rapidly increase.
Therefore, with the help of the numerous ancient ruins on this shattered continent, the majority of people would obtain a huge increase in strength within a short few months.
In this stage of great changes, only by grasping the opportunity would one be able to increase the strength of one's group to the greatest extent, allowing them to walk at the forefront of everyone.
This was also the main reason why Mu Chen placed such importance on the ancient ruins of the Divine Wood Palace. Although there were numerous ancient ruins hidden within this shattered continent, there shouldn't be many that could be comparable to the Divine Wood Palace. Therefore, as long as Mu Chen and his group were able to enter the ancient ruins, it would definitely be extremely beneficial for them.
However, at the same time, it was precisely because this Divine Wood Palace remnant was so perfect that there would definitely be countless groups flocking over at that time. Amongst them, there was no lack of truly powerful groups. The fights at that time would definitely not be comparable to the previous ones.
Therefore, if they could cooperate with a top team like Wen Qingxuan, it would be perfect for Mu Chen's team.
"Why did they find us?"
Mu Chen looked towards Wen Qingxuan. Given Wen Qingxuan's strength, if she wanted to find a partner, there should be many better ones on the surface. However, Mu Chen was a little puzzled that she had chosen them.
"Because I believe in Luo Li."
Wen Qingxuan smiled as she looked at Mu Chen. A bright and beautiful smile surfaced on her fair and beautiful face as she teasingly said, "Otherwise, captain Mu Chen might think that I've taken a fancy to you?"
Mu Chen gave an awkward smile. He did not think that his feelings were reciprocated. Furthermore, it was very difficult for him to imagine that a girl as opinionated as Wen Qingxuan would change her mind because of a guy.
"Luo Li has helped me before. Perhaps she did it unintentionally, but I cannot not repay her kindness. I'm aware of Luo Li's abilities. As for you …" Wen Qingxuan's beautiful eyes examined Mu Chen's body. Soon after, her red lips slightly curled as she said, "From our previous exchange, you do indeed have some ability. Therefore, it's not a loss for us to cooperate with you."
"That's truly my honour." Mu Chen unhappily shook his head. This Wen Qingxuan was indeed very difficult to deal with.
"I don't like to cooperate with men like you. Therefore, if you say that it's your honour, then it's indeed quite an honour." Wen Qingxuan earnestly nodded her head as she spoke in a seemingly serious manner.
Mu Chen was speechless.
Seeing Mu Chen's rebuff, Luo Li could not help but give a faint smile.
"Alright, I agree to cooperate."
Mu Chen nodded his head. Turning around, he pointed at Xu Huang and the other two and said, "These are my teammates, Xu Huang, Zhao Qingshan and Mu Fengyang. All of them have just passed their Human Body Disaster."
Wen Qingxuan only shot a glance at the three of them, before retracting her gaze and nodding her head in an indifferent manner.
Faced with her attitude, Xu Huang and the other two could only bitterly laugh in their hearts, not daring to show the slightest bit of dissatisfaction. Although the girl before them was as beautiful as Luo Li, her pair of beautiful phoenix-like eyes always appeared exceedingly invasive. If it was someone or something that she was not interested in, her silence and faint smile would be sufficient to cause many people to feel ashamed of their inferiority.
Only now did they know exactly how easy it was to get close to Luo Li, who was usually quiet and would only reveal a gentle smile when facing Mu Chen.
"These are Le 'er and Pin' er. They're twins. If they were to join hands, even experts that have passed their Spiritual Energy Disaster would be unable to escape from their hands."
Said Wen Qingxuan as she pointed her jade-like finger towards the two sweet and soul-stirring girls, who seemed to have been carved from the same mold.
"This is Xiu Ling. Don't underestimate her. She cultivates in the Vigor Deity Technique, and has also cultivated in the Body Tempering Deity Technique. Some time ago, when she crossed hands with an expert that had passed his Spiritual Energy Disaster, she sent the fellow that wanted to tease her into a mountain with a single punch … Other than you and Luo Li, I'm afraid that no one else in your group will be her match." said Wen Qingxuan with a grin as she pointed towards the golden-haired girl.
The golden-haired girl by the name of Xiu Ling nodded her head towards Mu Chen and Luo Li, before shooting an indifferent glance towards Xu Huang and the other two, who had awkward expressions on their faces.
"This is An Ya. She's a little rich lady, and who knows how many Spiritual Weapons she has on her. Wanting to defeat her won't be an easy task." said Wen Qingxuan as she pointed towards the last girl, who was quiet and gentle.
An Ya sent a somewhat bashful smile towards Mu Chen and the other two, with tiny dimples present on her lovable face, causing her to appear exceedingly pure.
"Furthermore, they're about to pass their Spiritual Energy Disaster." added Wen Qingxuan at the end.
Hearing that, Mu Chen could not help but sigh as he nodded his head. That's why Wen Qingxuan and the other two were able to stably occupy the first position. Such a lineup could indeed only be described with the word 'valiant'. Every single one of these seemingly weak and weak girls possessed strength comparable to those that had passed their Spiritual Energy Disaster.
Faced against such a valiant group, if their two groups were to take action, Mu Chen felt that their current chances of victory wouldn't be too high. After all, the disparity in strength within their group was rather obvious. The only ones that were truly able to keep up with those at the apex were him and Luo Li. If their opponents were to tangle with the two of them, Xu Huang and the other two would very quickly fall into a disadvantageous position.
Therefore, this was the reason why Mu Chen wanted to fight for the ancient remnant with all his might. After all, they were currently representing Hokuang Reiwon, and not fighting alone. Not only did he have to consider himself, he also had to take into consideration Xu Huang and the other two. If not, they would suffer a considerable disadvantage in the finals.
"What about you?" asked Mu Chen with a smile as he looked towards Wen Qingxuan.
From the looks of it, Wen Qingxuan's strength seemed to be at the level of Spiritual Energy Disaster. However, Mu Chen was able to faintly sense dangerous fluctuations radiating from her. Clearly, Wen Qingxuan had concealed many things.
"Me?"
A crafty smile appeared on Wen Qingxuan's face as she said, "If you're willing to share your secrets with me, I can also consider sharing them with you."
"What secrets do I have?" asked Mu Chen with his eyes slightly narrowed.
"I can sense a unique scent from your body … It's very powerful, but it seems to be in a state of deep sleep," said Wen Qingxuan with a smile as she looked towards Mu Chen with her beautiful and enchanting eyes.
Mu Chen's heart trembled slightly. Deep sleep?
Is she talking about Jiu You?
What an astonishing perception. This was the first time he had met someone of the same age as him who was able to sense Jiu You, who was in the midst of evolution, during their first meeting. This Wen Qingxuan was indeed not simple …
"It seems like you're unwilling. Forget it, I'm just lying to you. Even if you tell me, I won't be willing to tell you my secrets."
Wen Qingxuan waved her jade-like hand. Shortly after, she looked at Luo Li with a smile and said, "If it's Luo Li, I'm willing. Luo Li, do you want to know?"
Hearing her words, Luo Li lightly smiled as he shook his head and said, "Everyone has their own secrets."
"Did he tell you his secret?" asked Wen Qingxuan in a seemingly unintentional manner.
Luo Li's clear eyes looked at Mu Chen as he smiled and said, "He will naturally tell me what he wants to tell me. Furthermore, I believe in him."
Mu Chen unhappily glared at Wen Qingxuan. Why did he feel that she was trying to sow discord between them? However, his side was as firm as a rock, and it wouldn't be so easy to poach him away.
"Luo Li, you're really good at understanding others. I really like it."
Wen Qingxuan's phoenix-like eyes sparkled as she couldn't help moving closer to Luo Li. Intimately pulling the latter's slender jade-like hand, she said with a lovable smile, "Why don't you dump this stinking man? Together, we'll definitely be able to obtain the championship of the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament!"
Two completely different temperaments, yet both possessed devastatingly beautiful faces that could cause the downfall of countries. The scene was extremely pleasing to the eyes, to the point that even Xu Huang and the rest quietly swallowed a mouthful of saliva. However, the gaze that Mu Chen used to look at Wen Qingxuan was a little strange. Although Wen Qingxuan seemed to be joking, he felt that something was amiss.
Sensing Mu Chen's gaze, Wen Qingxuan didn't mind it in the slightest. Holding onto Luo Li's slender and tender jade-like hand, she raised her eyebrows provocatively towards Mu Chen from an angle that Luo Li couldn't see, before slightly opening her rosy lips.
Mu Chen's eyes widened a little as he was able to discern the words that came out from Wen Qingxuan's alluring mouth.
"I want to snatch Luo Li over!"