Chapter 227: Underhanded Tactics (Fourth Update)

Heng Jingchuo really did step forward after all, aiming straight for first place!

In an instant, almost everyone became excited!

These two could absolutely be considered the most dazzling presences of this Qingjiao Assembly!

Chu Liuyue was a newcomer, yet her combat power was astonishing; winning against higher-level opponents was no problem at all!

Heng Jingchuo had been advancing steadily and rapidly; he was now someone who could no longer be underestimated!

Seeing these two face off truly made one curious as to who would be the last one laughing!

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Chu Liuyue stood up, gave a light smile, and nodded.

"Please!"

"I didn't expect it would end up being a duel between the two of us," Heng Jingchuo said with a smile, cupping his hands.

Chu Liuyue gave a half-smile.

"You should have expected this long ago, shouldn't you?"

The smile on Heng Jingchuo's face froze for a moment, but it passed in the blink of an eye.

"Miss Chu is quite the joker. Everyone comes to the Qingjiao Assembly wanting to win, don't they? It's just that I didn't expect to make it to the finals, nor did I expect that my final opponent would be you."

Regarding these words, Chu Liuyue couldn't be bothered to listen to a single syllable.

Heng Jingchuo had clearly come prepared.

He had deliberately hidden his strength before, only revealing his true realm when he faced Rong Jin.

She was almost certain that he must have other methods up his sleeve.

"Cut the nonsense and let's begin!"

As Chu Liuyue spoke, she directly took out the Black Crystal Mysterious Array!

Heng Jingchuo's eyelid twitched slightly.

This move of Chu Liuyue's was indeed somewhat difficult to deal with...

"Is it not quite good for Little Liuyue to use a killing move as soon as she steps onto the field?" Bai Chen asked with some concern.

Sun Zhongyan smiled helplessly.

"What else can she do? Heng Jingchuo is, after all, a peak fourth-stage powerhouse."

The gap in their levels was like a chasm; if Chu Liuyue did not go all out from the very beginning, this match would surely end very quickly.

By then, she wouldn't even have the chance to execute this move.

"But she consumed too much power just now, so she definitely hasn't recovered yet. This—"

"Winning against Situ Ziyue was already extremely outstanding. Even if she loses this match, she will still be second. Moreover, she is not a martial cultivator in the academy. In this match, as long as she gives her all, she will have no regrets."

Bai Chen thought it made sense and stopped speaking.

"Buddha Lotus Array!"

With a clear shout from Chu Liuyue, the first layer of petals slowly bloomed!

Immediately following, the second layer appeared rapidly!

The massive Buddha Lotus reappeared!

A powerful pressure spread out silently!

Executing the Buddha Lotus Array twice in succession nearly exhausted Chu Liuyue's strength.

However, the power of a fourth-level mysterious array was enough to deal with a peak fourth-stage expert!

As long as she could land a fatal blow and leave Heng Jingchuo unable to fight back, she could win!

Looking at the slowly blooming Buddha Lotus, Heng Jingchuo's expression gradually became solemn.

He slightly brought his hands together in front of him, and strands of primal force rapidly condensed!

A sphere, as bright and pure as the moon, gradually appeared in his palm!

The sphere looked bright and scorching, but in reality, it possessed bone-chilling coldness.

Strands of white mist condensed, enveloping the surroundings.

Even a thin layer of frost covered Heng Jingchuo's hands.

The power of both individuals was accumulating!

Then, Heng Jingchuo took the initiative, throwing the sphere in his hand forward!

"Moon Eater!"

The sphere flew rapidly toward Chu Liuyue!

Chu Liuyue mobilized the primal force within her body.

"Close!"

The massive petals swayed gently and then folded inward!

Sure enough, just as during her duel with Situ Ziyue, Heng Jingchuo's sphere gradually slowed down and finally fell into the Buddha Lotus Array, being completely covered by the layered petals!

On the battlefield, only two violent forces were left fighting one another!

Although the crowd could not see the situation inside, they could still feel the fluctuations coming from the trembling petals!

"Can Chu Liuyue still win this time? The Buddha Lotus Array has swallowed Heng Jingchuo's power again..."

"I don't think it's that simple. Chu Liuyue has already fought once, and now her strength is nearly depleted. The power of that Buddha Lotus Array will likely weaken accordingly..."

"It's the same for Heng Jingchuo! If this Buddha Lotus Array can't stop him, then Chu Liuyue is bound to lose!"

Chu Liuyue stared intently at the gathered Buddha Lotus.

She could clearly feel that the so-called "Moon Eater" power was being neutralized by the Buddha Lotus Array!

As long as this continued, it wouldn't be long before Heng Jingchuo—

*Bang!*

Suddenly, a faint sound erupted from the Buddha Lotus Array!

The sound was indistinct to others, but it immediately made Chu Liuyue alert!

She saw that a crack about an inch long had actually appeared on one of the petals!

The reason there had been a sound of something breaking was because—at some unknown point, a layer of frost had frozen upon that petal!

Because it was on the inside and only in that small area, Chu Liuyue had failed to notice it earlier!

The frozen ice made the petal extremely fragile; with just a single burst of power, it was easily shattered!

As Chu Liuyue focused her gaze, she suddenly noticed a faint trace of black shimmering at the edge of the broken petal.

Something was wrong!

Alarm bells rang in Chu Liuyue's heart, giving rise to a strong sense of unease!

Without thinking, she immediately retreated!

At the same time, she flicked her wrist and threw out the Glazed Realm!

A transparent barrier instantly enveloped her!

Almost simultaneously, countless identical cracks appeared on the massive Buddha Lotus!

Then, the Buddha Lotus exploded violently!

Countless streaks of light scattered in all directions!

A violent aura swept toward the surroundings!

That sphere reappeared in everyone's sight!

Compared to the beginning, it looked a bit smaller, but its power remained!

When the Buddha Lotus shattered, it rushed toward Chu Liuyue!

Gasps erupted from the crowd.

"Chu Liuyue's Buddha Lotus Array was actually broken!"

"This time, it looks like Heng Jingchuo is certain to win..."

"The gap in strength levels really is difficult to overcome..."

Watching the situation on the field, the corners of Cheng Han's mouth curled upward.

"Jingchuo's strength has indeed improved significantly; he was even able to break through a fourth-level mysterious array. Xingchen, although your brother was injured, with Jingchuo taking action now and securing first place, he has regained face for Ziyue and our entire academy!"

Situ Xingchen nodded.

She wondered if Heng Jingchuo could deal with Chu Liuyue the same way he dealt with Rong Jin.

On this battlefield, no one was allowed to kill, but causing heavy injuries was permissible.

Since Heng Jingchuo wanted first place, then... he must have gone all out against Chu Liuyue.

Thinking of this, the stifling feeling in her heart finally eased a bit.

As for the matters regarding the Glazed Realm and the others, it wouldn't be too late to ask once this was over.

Chu Liuyue looked up at the moon-like sphere rapidly approaching her.

The powerful force slammed into the Glazed Realm, causing the entire barrier to retreat!

Chu Liuyue's heart suddenly leaped into her throat!

Even if the Glazed Realm could protect her, if she were forced out like this, it would still be a defeat!

Determined, she suddenly leapt out of the Glazed Realm, intending to dodge the strike!

However, at that exact moment, she suddenly saw what appeared to be a mass of blackness, flickering faintly, inside the sphere!

A chilling, sinister aura made one shudder!

Her heart skipped a beat!

Heng Jingchuo actually—

(End of Chapter)