BookMe Chapter 516: Return to the Grand Sky Sect and summon Sai Basalt to battle!
Chapter 516: Return to the Grand Sky Sect and summon Sai Basalt to battle!
The Grand Sky Sect got a bye for the third time...If this had happened in any previous platform competition, they would have been cursed out of their minds.
Isn't this blatant cheating?
But this time... everyone was quite satisfied.
Except for Chu Xinghe, who was teary-eyed...
This is indeed the fairest competition ever, isn't it? Damn, you all are so fair to my face.
The final draw results were out, and both Martial Emperor City and Star Moon Sect got easy opponents, basically ensuring their spots in the top four.
So the most anticipated match was between North Mystic City and the Soul Eaters.
Even though the Soul Eaters team was composed of five rogue cultivators, no one thought they were pushovers.
However, North Mystic City was ranked third in the world, and their strength was unquestionable.
Most people believed that the Soul Eaters had already given all rogue cultivators a good showing by making it this far!
Chu Xinghe wasn't paying much attention to the Soul Eaters team, but before he could recover from the sadness of the third bye, a piece of news shook the entire Spirit Beast City.
North Mystic City lost!
When the news broke, even Chu Xinghe was a bit stunned.
What? North Mystic City got steamrolled by the Soul Eaters team?
Isn't this a bit too outrageous?
Chu Xinghe knew about North Mystic City, and Sun Xueheng's strength was undeniable. During the opening of Spirit Beast Island, Sun Xueheng had great luck and found a pack of Nether Wolves.
So, the North Mystic City team led by Sun Xueheng, with five Nether Wolves, was an incredibly strong lineup.
Even Zheng Yu privately expressed that he didn't want to face North Mystic City too early, as he wasn't 100% confident in defeating Sun Xueheng.
But now, the five Nether Wolves were defeated by the Soul Eaters team?
Isn't this a bit too outrageous?
This Soul Eaters team isn't just about having strength; they're absurdly strong, aren't they?
While the outside world marveled at the terrifying strength of the Soul Eaters team, Chu Xinghe couldn't help but laugh.
Because after this round of victories and defeats, all the matchups were set.
Martial Emperor City would face Star Moon Sect in the semifinals, and the dark horse Soul Eaters team would be the next opponent for the Grand Sky Sect.
No matter who comes, even if it's the King of Heaven, there's no way I, Chu Xinghe, will get a bye this time, right?
And with the Soul Eaters team being so strong, could they create a miracle in the semifinals?
Could they crush us, the Grand Sky Sect, in one go?
If that happens, I, Chu Xinghe, will truly feel vindicated.
But to be safe, Chu Xinghe decided to put himself in the first position in the lineup.
No choice... with these consecutive tournaments, Chu Xinghe felt like he was losing his mind.
Look at my beastly teammates; when others mention the Soul Eaters team, they're all scared, but my teammates get excited.
Feng Yuzheng said, "Please let me go first, Senior Brother Xinghe. The Soul Eaters are strong, and I might not be able to take them all down, but I'll give it my best shot..."
Does that even sound human?
At this point, only the tough ones are left... others worry about whether they can win, while our Grand Sky Sect only worries about whether they can take down all five opponents. Isn't that absurd?
Ouyang Ling even found Senior Brother Xinghe overnight, claiming she was in a fake Spirit Beast Grand Tournament.
She hadn't even fought once, and her Nebula Spirit Cat was eager to show off.
Ouyang Ming had the same thought... although my sister is nothing compared to me, blood is thicker than water. Maybe Senior Brother Xinghe could let her fight a round...
The only one not eager was Mu Bai, who didn't volunteer because he knew his Nebula Spirit Cat had limited attributes.
The Soul Devouring Snake wasn't within the earth and wood attributes, so facing it would be troublesome for his Nebula Spirit Cat.
But no matter what the four said, Chu Xinghe had one thing to say: after this lineup, whoever wants to go can go, but I, Chu Xinghe, must be the first to take the stage.
If I don't go now, I won't even have the chance to embarrass myself.
What? You say I, Senior Brother Xinghe, don't have a spirit beast?
Go find Ma Liang and have him return to the Grand Sky Sect to bring out Sai Basalt!
This time, I, Senior Brother Xinghe, will fight with Sai Basalt!
Although no one could figure out what Senior Brother Xinghe was up to, Ma Liang still returned to the sect overnight. To avoid wasting time, he even used the Flute of Time and Space to go back.
He successfully borrowed Sai Basalt from Chu Cheng in the outer sect.
The process of borrowing Sai Basalt went relatively smoothly, but after Ma Liang got Sai Basalt, Chu Cheng was somewhat dissatisfied and even shouted, "Dog Xinghe covets my divine beast!"
Ma Liang wasn't just someone who could reason; he could also use physics.
So Ma Liang spent half the night explaining physics to Chu Cheng... but this time, Ma Liang almost couldn't convince Chu Cheng.
Chu Cheng was really tough... it wasn't until the third batch of bandages arrived that Ma Liang finally got Chu Cheng to understand both reason and physics!
Once the reasoning was clear, Sai Basalt was successfully delivered to Senior Brother Xinghe.
Looking at the Sai Basalt brought by Ma Liang, Chu Xinghe couldn't help but sigh... Chu Cheng really has some skills; look at this Sai Basalt... so plump...
And then look at Ouyang Ming, staring at Sai Basalt like it's a pot of soup...
This little episode wasn't important; what mattered was that Chu Xinghe successfully borrowed the spirit beast Sai Basalt. As for how Senior Brother Xinghe would use Sai Basalt, opinions varied among Ma Liang and the others.
Ma Liang believed there was no strongest spirit beast, only the strongest Senior Brother Xinghe.
Senior Brother Xinghe's actions were always unpredictable.
We aren't even in the same league as Senior Brother Xinghe.
You, Feng Yuzheng, can take down five opponents, and your Nebula Spirit Cat is elegant and invincible, right?
That's because your Nebula Spirit Cat is inherently strong. If you were given a Sai Basalt, would you dare to take the stage?
And Ouyang Ming... no matter how strong your Cloud Piercing Hammer Technique is, would you dare to let Sai Basalt use it on stage?
The same goes for the others; you can win because you have mastered the Nebula Spirit Cat, not because you are inherently strong.
But look at Senior Brother Xinghe; his realm has already surpassed ours by far.
It's like swordsmanship; who can't cut with a divine weapon?
Going a step further, you can cut with an ordinary sword... but Senior Brother Xinghe, even with a blade of grass, can achieve the effect of a divine weapon.
This time, Senior Brother Xinghe using Sai Basalt to fight is truly about overcoming the odds and creating miracles!
What? You ask how Senior Brother Xinghe will use Sai Basalt to create miracles?
How would I know... but we'll definitely find out tomorrow... so everyone just wait and see.
That night, almost everyone in the Grand Sky Sect knew that Senior Brother Xinghe would use Sai Basalt in the battle the next day. Although it sounded absurdly ridiculous, when you add Senior Brother Xinghe to the equation, it somehow doesn't sound that ridiculous, does it?
Finally, under the watchful eyes of all, the semifinals of the Spirit Beast Grand Tournament at the Star of the Scorching Sun officially began.
Martial Emperor City versus Star Moon Sect!
Grand Sky Sect versus the Soul Eaters!
Both matches started at the same time, but the spectators on each side were completely different.
On the Martial Emperor City side, aside from people from Martial Emperor City and Star Moon Sect, there were hardly any other spectators.
No choice... even though this was a semifinal, Star Moon Sect's strength was on a different level compared to Martial Emperor City.
So even if Star Moon Sect fought with all their might, the result wouldn't change much.
But it was different on the Grand Sky Sect side; the Soul Eaters team had even defeated North Mystic City...
The Soul Eaters were now famous, and the Grand Sky Sect was even more so.
Up to now, the Grand Sky Sect had fought the least number of battles, but in three matches, they had swept their opponents five times in a row, effectively giving themselves three byes.
Although some privately complained that the Grand Sky Sect's three consecutive byes were a bit absurd, when you think about it... was it really absurd for the Grand Sky Sect to get byes?
If you were on the field, with the possibility of drawing the Grand Sky Sect as an opponent, would you want them to get a bye or not?
So the Grand Sky Sect getting a bye was what everyone hoped for.
And just as everyone was discussing whether the Grand Sky Sect could continue to dominate, the Grand Sky Sect announced their lineup for the match.
When the lineup was revealed, the scene erupted again.
"Chu Xinghe is starting?"
"No way... didn't Senior Brother Xinghe say he didn't even have a spirit beast?"
"Yeah... how can Senior Brother Xinghe start without a spirit beast?"
"He has one now... I heard Senior Brother Xinghe's spirit beast is called Sai Basalt!"
"Sai Basalt? Goodness... is it that domineering?"
But soon, well-informed people from various channels learned what Sai Basalt really was.
When they found out what Sai Basalt was, everyone was left with question marks on their foreheads!
This Sai Basalt... is it really that domineering?
Has Chu Xinghe gone mad?
Starting with such a Sai Basalt?
So is this a free win?
But just as everyone was puzzled about Chu Xinghe seemingly giving away a win with Sai Basalt, the Soul Eaters team announced their lineup.
The mysterious captain of the Soul Eaters team, Zhu Peng, was starting!
This news caused an uproar in the crowd!
Because Zhu Peng of the Soul Eaters team was one of the most mysterious figures in this Spirit Beast Grand Tournament. Even in the last match against North Mystic City, no one from North Mystic City could force him to step down.
In other words, from the beginning until now, Zhu Peng hadn't made a move...
But now, facing the Grand Sky Sect, Zhu Peng was personally taking the stage against Chu Xinghe!
When he heard that Zhu Peng was starting, Chu Xinghe was also a bit stunned...
What's up with this Zhu Peng? Could he have some special ability?
He can't possibly have a Sai Orient Loong God, can he?
Don't mess with me!