Chapter 253 - The Fallen

The battle didn't cease just because those two weren’t involved.

Huo Feng fished out his sword and attacked Ying.

At the same time, Zhang Rulin launched an attack too.

Both of them were from aristocratic families and knew each other well. Even though this was their first time working together, no loopholes could be found in their cooperation.

Sword-energy waves took over the area, and Ying had no choice but to back off.

Huo Feng then seized the chance to leap toward the stone table.

This time, a beam of sword-light struck in front of him to block him.

Ying took this chance to leap high and go straight at Huo Feng, blocking his way.

Junior Brother He saw this as an opportunity and joined the fight as well.

Four of them got into a group fight in no time.

Because Lu Mingshu and Ling Wuxia didn't join the battle, Ying and Junior Brother He formed an alliance to stop Huo Feng and Zhang Rulin.

Seeing this, Ye Zhenyan smiled. Why would he miss this chance? He turned to Ye Mingguang, signaling him.

Ye Mingguang understood immediately and dashed to the stone table.

Ying fished out her sword and her mystic light enlarged, rushing toward Ye Mingguang.

Just as that happened, Ye Zhenyan went for the stone table too.

...

Below Jasper Sun Mountain, Yu Ruohan sat there, furrowing her eyebrows silently.

"Here." Sir Ning placed a cup of tea in front of her.

Yu Ruohan’s train of thought was cut off. She took the cup of tea and sighed.

"Are you still worrying?" Sir Ning sat in front of her.

Yu Ruohan nodded. “How could I not? This is the fleet's last chance.”

To be honest, it wouldn’t affect them much even if the Bon Voyage Fleet disappeared. They were both in the Spirit Realm, and they were experts even among their realm. No matter where they went, they would not suffer. However, the fleet was their blood, sweat, and tears. Who knew how much effort they put in just to reach their current point?

Sir Ning nodded in agreement. "I'm worried too. For the past two days, I have been asking myself if I made a wrong choice, but I keep convincing myself that I didn't."

No matter what, Lu Mingshu was an outsider. Who would not be worried? Even an insider like Zhao Yin betrayed his family. He was sent to get the Grandmaster’s secret sword skills to help the Zhao Family, but in the end, he changed his mind and asked the Grandmaster to help him break through to the Spirit Realm.

Everyone saw it too. Zhao Yin broke through to the Spirit Realm and became famous during the Qilin Festival by getting on the Hero Ranking. Maybe soon he would break through to the Assimilation Realm.

The Zhao Family could still grow more powerful, but it would take much longer.

Even someone's own family member could do such a thing, so what about Lu Mingshu, an outsider?

"As I said, we shouldn't have given her the Fairy Gravel so soon. Only when she succeeds and does what she promised."

Yu Ruohan shook her head. “Senior Brother Ning, if she really succeeds, our Fairy Gravel would be nothing to her anymore. She could get anything she wants. I wanted to treat her better and let her think that we have good will toward her."

"True…."

The wind blew the tent's cover, allowing them to see what was happening outside.

They saw the Ancient Jade Summit's Elders fishing. They looked relaxed, and they had been fishing ever since they sent Ling Wuxia and the rest over. They weren’t worried at all. To them, having such an outstanding junior meant there was nothing to worry about – the win would definitely be hers.

"Hey look! Someone came over again!" They heard noises.

Yu Ruohan stood up in a hurry, lifting up the cover.

Yesterday, the first batch of disciples who were eliminated were sent out.

As expected, most were disciples from smaller powers who weren’t very good.

Now, it was the second batch.

Yu Ruohan stared at the entrance.

A few smaller sect disciples, the sixth child of the Huo Family, Zhang Jingyu, and… Zuo Shiyun from Ancient Jade Summit!

Yu Ruohan stared at them for quite a moment. She only looked away and sighed in relief when she didn't see the one she was looking for.

"She persevered." Seeing Sir Ning come to her, she whispered.

Sir Ning nodded. "With her ability, other than Ling Wuxia, she should be able to deal with anything."

"I hope so."

Ling Wuxia was exactly the problem.

At the Ancient Jade Summit tent, Zuo Shiyun stood in front of her elder, tears flowing down like a waterfall.

"So, in summary, you did nothing and still got kicked out?"

Zuo Shiyun whimpered. "Senior Uncle…"

"As your Senior Uncle, I suggest you not talk about this after getting back!" The elder waved his hand and went into the tent.

Zuo Shiyun stared at his back dumbfounded.

Yi Lan went to her and narrowed her eyes. "Senior Sister Zuo, what do you want to do by complaining? You want us to beat up Lu Mingshu? She has support, and it's your own fault for giving her a chance to kick you out!"

Zuo Shiyun raised her eyebrows. An Elder chiding her was enough, but who did Yi Lan think she was?

"You still know that I'm your senior sister?" She sneered.

"Yeah! Aren't you embarrassed?" Yi Lan side-eyed her. “I thought you would be able to help Senior Sister, yet you just embarrassed her! Might as well have let me go instead!"

After this, Yi Lan went off after the elder, not sparing her another glance.

Zuo Shiyun stood rooted to the ground, face turning white.

Do you need to be that harsh on me for failing one time? I never embarrassed or burdened Senior Sister Ling. I was only sneak-attacked by Lu Mingshu, so I should be blamed for not noticing it? Why does it seem that my existence is just to support Ling Wuxia…? Does anyone even care about me…?

...

In the cave, six people were in a group fight.

Ying and Junior Brother He had joined forces, blocking the three aristocratic family disciples from get the treasure.

As for the three aristocratic family disciples, they all had different thoughts. Even though they had joined forces, they didn’t have the upper hand because they weren’t united enough.

Junior Brother He was like an ant on fire.

Why is Senior Sister still not doing anything? I may not be able to make it over there. Even though he seemed to be as good as Ying, due to the lack of experience and Ying being so crafty, after a while of not focusing…

Suddenly, a sword was now pointing at him. Ye Zhenyan got him while he was deep in thought.

Szzz! The sword cut him, and blood flowed out.

Ling Wuxia finally did something. She threw out her silk, pulling Junior Brother He back in no time.

At the same time, Lu Mingshu moved too. She didn't go for Ling Wuxia, but instead, she went for the stone table.

Zhang Rulin and Huo Feng reached out immediately to block.

Lunar God was no unsheathed. It was bright and pretty. Clank!

Huo Feng felt that his hand was suddenly very heavy, and he couldn't balance himself. He leaned back to balance himself.

But it was too late; Ying reached out as he was balancing himself, and she pushed him.

With that, Huo Feng fell down with a shriek.

Shocked, Zhang Rulin dodged in time and avoided Lu Mingshu's attack.

The change in situation shocked everyone present.

All eyes were on the place where Huo Feng fell.

What would happen if he fell from here? Would he get back up again?

"Brother Huo?" Zhang Rulin called.

No response.

Chills ran down their spines.

The Jasper Sun Mountain test had never killed anyone, so they fought without any restraint, but now…