CHAPTER 555 — CHAPTER 555
Centre of the Shattered Continent, north-western region.
This was a stretch of lush and verdant mountain ranges, with mountain ranges stacked on top of one another, overflowing with greenery.
Generally speaking, such a place would appear exceedingly quiet and secluded. However, at this moment, this place appeared exceedingly clamorous. Whooshing sounds continuously rang out in the surroundings of this stretch of mountain ranges. In the end, glowing figures shot over, appearing in the sky or above the sea of trees. Therefore, this place, which was originally already clamorous, became increasingly lively.
The powerful groups that had come from various places stood in the distant sky. However, all of their gazes had simultaneously locked onto the most central location of this stretch of mountain ranges. At that location, there was an exceedingly majestic mountain peak. However, at this moment, the peak of the mountain peak was being pervaded by bright and resplendent spiritual light. The spiritual light was exceedingly dazzling, appearing akin to the scorching sun rising, causing people's eyes to feel piercing pain.
The gazes of all the groups present were brimming with solemnity as they were able to clearly sense how frightening the Spiritual Energy radiating from the peak of the mountain peak was.
"This Academy Alliance's Xiao Huang is truly formidable, to actually be able to arrange such a tyrannical Spiritual Array. With the Spiritual Energy fluctuations radiating from it, I'm afraid that even First Grade Spirit Disaster experts wouldn't dare to barge in." Looking at the spiritual light radiating from the peak of the mountain peak, the various groups present could not help whispering to each other.
"If this Spiritual Array isn't strong, how would it be so easy for Xiao Huang to trap Wen Qingxuan?" someone spoke out in a deep voice.
"However, Xiao Huang's guts truly are great, to actually dare to take action against Wen Qingxuan. From the looks of it, I'm afraid that Wen Qingxuan and her group will be somewhat vexed this time."
"Hmph! That Xiao Huang's truly despicable. Capturing a group from Wanhuang Lingyuan, he used them as bait to lure Wen Qingxuan into a Spiritual Array that he had already arranged beforehand. Only then was he able to trap her. If not, if they were to truly fight, that Xiao Huang would definitely not be a match for Wen Qingxuan."
Some people coldly snorted in disdain. After all, Wen Qingxuan's reputation was too great. What's more, her peerlessly beautiful appearance was more than sufficient to attract the adoration and admiration of many people. Although many people knew that this arrogant phoenix wouldn't cast a gentle and beautiful gaze at them because of them, when they saw Xiao Huang using such a method to deal with Wen Qingxuan, they already felt somewhat indignant in their hearts.
This person's words caused some people to agree with him. All of them understood that although the Spiritual Array arranged by Xiao Huang was indeed extremely formidable, wanting to use it to completely trap Wen Qingxuan was an exceedingly difficult task. The reason why Wen Qingxuan had been trapped for the past few days was completely due to her worrying about the safety of her group members. After all, faced against such a formidable Spiritual Array, only she might be able to contend against it.
"The rule of the Great Spiritual Academy Tournament is survival of the fittest. It doesn't matter what methods you use. As long as you can defeat your opponent, who cares what methods you use?
All of you are just excuses for losers. "
There were also people who had different opinions as they voiced out their rebuttals. Therefore, it caused some sneers to ring out, as arguments rose and fell in succession.
As the entire region was filled with clamorous noises, there were a few figures standing on a mountain peak not far away. Their gazes were locked onto the mountain peak that was radiating with dazzling spiritual light.
"That Xiao Huang's truly despicable!"
Wearing a scarlet-red dress, the lovable face of Wu Yingying was brimming with disdain and ridicule. Although she didn't have too deep of a relationship with Wen Qingxuan, they were, after all, girls. As of now, seeing how the Academy Alliance was racking their brains to deal with Wen Qingxuan, her heart would naturally lean towards the latter.
"Haha. That Xiao Huang isn't a good person," said a figure in front of Wu Yingying with a faint smile.
This figure had a tall and slender figure, standing tall and straight like a spear. Dressed in long black robes, he appeared exceedingly delicate and pretty, appearing just like a girl. His facial features were slightly similar to Wu Yingying's, appearing slightly effeminate. However, everyone in the entire Wu Ling Academy was extremely clear about exactly how frightening of a talent this fellow, who appeared just like a girl, possessed.
He was similarly a Freshman in the Wu Ling Academy. However, in the short span of less than a year, he had already stood at the apex of the Wu Ling Academy. Looking at that figure, those exceedingly talented Seniors could only sigh in despair.
He was Wu Ling.
As of now, he was the strongest person within the Wu Ling Academy. At the same time, he was also Wu Yingying's big brother.
"Wen Qingxuan isn't that easy to deal with. If not for her having to worry about the other groups from Wanhuang Lingyuan, even if Xiao Huang had made ample preparations, it would be impossible for him to trap her," said Wu Yingying with a cold snort.
Upon hearing that, a faint smile appeared on Wu Ling's face, as he knew that what Wu Yingying had said was indeed correct. Wen Qingxuan wasn't an ordinary girl. Even he was exceedingly fearful of this girl. Speaking of which, Wen Qingxuan was absolutely a formidable opponent that he had to muster all of his concentration to deal with. If Xiao Huang and Wen Qingxuan were to engage in a head-on confrontation, Wu Ling knew that the one with the greatest chance of victory would definitely be Wen Qingxuan.
However, the frightening aspect of a Spiritual Array Master was that once they were able to meticulously prepare all of their methods, they would be able to grasp the absolute initiative. Just like the current situation, with Wen Qingxuan and her group trapped within a Spiritual Array, with the Spiritual Array completely activated, even Wen Qingxuan could only fall into a disadvantageous position, appearing to be extremely passive.
Therefore, it was really hard to say exactly who would emerge victorious in the fight between Xiao Huang and Wen Qingxuan this time.
"What's more, Xiao Huang's target this time is clearly not Wen Qingxuan. He only wants to use Wen Qingxuan to lure Mu Chen out," said Wu Ling with a faint smile, while a somewhat peculiar expression appeared within his eyes, "His final target should be Mu Chen."
That name wasn't foreign to him. Within the Spiritual Road, he had crossed swords with Mu Chen before. However, both of them had their own victories and defeats. Therefore, he was exceedingly interested in this former opponent of his. However, after that incident, Mu Chen was expelled from the Spiritual Road midway, causing him to feel somewhat regretful in the end.
Fortunately, he had finally heard of that name once again in this place.
"Why is he purposely dealing with Mu Chen?
That fellow doesn't have any points, so there's no benefit in defeating him, "said Wu Yingying with a frown.
"Who knows? Perhaps Xiao Huang has taken a fancy to something in Mu Chen's hand," replied Wu Ling with a faint smile.
"From the looks of it, Xiao Huang has made thorough preparations. The might of this Spiritual Array is astonishing, and it's profound and unfathomable. If that fellow Mu Chen really dares to come, I'm afraid that he won't be able to obtain any benefits," said Wu Yingying. Within her voice, there was unexpectedly a sliver of worry that was hard to detect.
"Haha. Don't you hate him to the point of death?
Why are you worried about his safety? "asked Wu Ling with a smile as he shot a strange look at Wu Yingying.
"Who's worried about him!
I can't wait for him to be beaten to death by someone! "replied Wu Yingying fiercely as her lovable face turned red. In the next instant, she glared at him with her lovable eyes.
Shrugging his shoulders in a helpless manner, Wu Ling looked towards his surroundings. There were hundreds and thousands of figures present in this region, all of which had clearly been attracted over. Naturally, this matter had already spread across the vast central region, with seemingly everyone knowing that Xiao Huang had schemed to trap Wen Qingxuan, and was forcing Mu Chen to reveal himself.
However, there wasn't anyone else who wanted to interfere in this matter. Regardless of whether it was Xiao Huang, Wen Qingxuan, or even Mu Chen, who had not appeared for a long time, many people were clear about how formidable they were. Therefore, all of them were extremely looking forward to such a confrontation. After all, only by doing so would they have the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
At this moment, god knows how many heavyweight groups were paying attention to this place. Regardless of whether it was the appearance of Mu Chen or the appearance of Wen Qingxuan, it would clearly result in an exceedingly marvelous confrontation.
"Next up, we'll wait for the appearance of the main character."
Spiritual light radiated from the lofty mountain peak that had attracted the attention of tens of thousands of people. Faintly, one could see incomparably complicated glowing runes surfacing. Those glowing runes appeared to be inscribed within the void, giving people a feeling of being hard to come into contact with. The mountain peak was approximately a thousand metres in radius. However, at this moment, it was enveloped by spiritual light. This region was already within the range of the Spiritual Array. Therefore, no one dared to rashly approach it. If they were to fall into the Spiritual Array, they would truly be out of luck.
At this moment, at a certain location within the Spiritual Array, two figures were quietly seated on a bluestone. Behind them, Cuttlefish, Qin Feng and Liu Xiong, the three heads of the Academy Alliance, were standing with their heads lowered, their faces brimming with apprehension and respect.
"Great Leader, will that Mu Chen really come?
He should know that this place has already been turned into a tiger's den, "asked Cuttlefish in a soft voice.
At the front, there was a youth with long black hair draped over his shoulders. His appearance was rather ordinary, but his pair of eyes were as deep as the abyss, causing others to be unable to see the bottom of it.
When he heard Cuttlefish's words, he indifferently raised his eyes and said, "The news has already been released. Even Wen Qingxuan knows about it. She is a person that pursues perfection, even towards her friends. Therefore, if Mu Chen doesn't come, even if she understands, she will still have a grudge in her heart. Her relationship with Mu Chen will also end here, and it will be impossible for them to work together in the future."
"As for Mu Chen coming, it's exactly what I want. The item in the Hidden Spiritual Academy is something that I have my eyes on, so he should return it. If he isn't willing, I don't mind letting him know that even someone from the Five Great Academies doesn't have the qualifications to be domineering here."
"Therefore, regardless of whether Mu Chen comes or not, I'll still be able to reap some benefits."
Upon hearing his words, reverence instantly gushed out from the eyes of Cuttlefish and the rest, before excitement appeared on their faces. All of them couldn't wait to see the expression on Mu Chen's face when he was defeated. That bastard had actually forced them to return empty-handed from the Divine Wood Palace ruins, and had even fled like stray dogs.
"Now, all we need to do is wait."
Said Xiao Huang with a faint smile, before slowly closing his eyes.
However, not long after he closed his eyes, his eyebrows suddenly trembled, before rapidly snapping them open. Looking indifferently into the distance, an arc curled up from the corner of his mouth, bringing along a sliver of chilling intent.
"They've actually come so quickly. Truly, the bold of the skilled!"