Chapter 261 - 261 242 Bottom Card

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261: Chapter 242: Bottom Card 261: Chapter 242: Bottom Card “Lei Huoren!” Just recovering, Xia Qin drew her sword in the next instant. The sword qi wildly split the air, and the rampaging Xia Qin managed to unleash continuous flashes with her sword… After her previous failures, she finally achieved a breakthrough. Despite her tiredness, her face was still full of confidence. The “Yang Patterns” surrounding her had surpasses nine, far exceeding the previous might and pressure of the female Captain. “I swear, I will never give up hope.” With that unyielding vow, a golden glow shone around her, reflecting her image like that of a mythical Martial Goddess. The swirling flames transformed into a Firebird, covering her body once again. The faint battle patterns exuded a sacred radiance. Her eyes resembled blades… In legends, a focused and determined Sword Saint could kill with a mere glance. “Difficult…” But on the other side, Lei Huoren’s situation was far worse. Physical strength could be recovered, body temperature regulated, but how to cope with the loss of blood and the rampaging ability? Massive blood loss combined with hypothermia had long pushed him to his limits; now, he was mostly relying on his combat power to keep functioning. “…It’s like cheating.” It’s hard to say if he was referring to the endlessly reviving Xia Qin or Lu Ping’an. But at this point, he had no room to retreat. “Clang!” The double-bladed sword clashed again, but this time, Lei Huoren was the one to cough up blood and retreat. Glancing over, Lu Ping’an looked away. Basically at full strength with even a breakthrough, and main skills relying on low consumption (basic attacks), against someone with only a breath left and all abilities at red lights… There’s not much to say. Xia Qin is just waiting to beat the traitor Lei Huoren; the outcome is already set. “This amount of points is worthwhile.” [A thousand points, and the Reception Hall can be upgraded to Level 2, unlocking remote door-opening technology like a steam factory? Haha, sorry for the intrusion.] That was what he had said earlier, and it was probably the fastest “satisfaction” he had ever experienced. In the end, what Lu Ping’an had said initially was due to poverty… Once it was confirmed that killing here could obtain large amounts of Life-points, he gritted his teeth and unlocked this rule building. [Life-points, 3971(-4000)] Although the painstakingly earned Life-points had returned to negative numbers, it wasn’t a big issue, really not. “…After all, it’s a strategic ability. The earlier I unlock it, the sooner I can enjoy it. And it’s just a few Life-points; I’ll quickly earn them back. It’s worth it.” He tried to console himself; now was not the time to regret and chop off his hand. Lu Ping’an’s attention was on the Sophist who, even amidst the fight with Fang Wen, still had that fanatic expression when looking at him. “I’m not going to hide anymore!” Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t hide it. The “large-scale Teleport” and “instant healing” abilities that were displayed now had already exceeded the scope of a normal Abnormal Ability User. So, how could he continue to keep his abilities secret and avoid extra trouble? “Kill all the informed-people, that’s what.” Since he had used his abilities, Lu Ping’an was already prepared for this. He swept his gaze around, and apart from his own people, there weren’t many left. Finishing off this Sophist would wrap up the grand finale. “Lei Huoren!” The roar from behind signalled that everything was over. Lu Ping’an turned back and saw the expected outcome — Lei Huoren running away! Unable to kill or keep, naturally, he could only retreat. If he didn’t want to be captured, die from ability rampage, or suffer from the backlash of Taboo items, it would be best to find a Safe House or simply flee from the Ancient City… Lu Ping’an estimated that Lei Huoren had already planned his escape route. With Lei Huoren’s movement capabilities, no one in the Ancient City would be able to catch him if he only wanted to run. Watching that distant figure and the final resentful gaze directed at him, Lu Ping’an let out a sigh of relief. “Goodbye, brother-in-law, well, it’s better not to see you again.” Reaching this outcome was already the best result… Some people were simply destined to leave, while others had to continue living for the future. He had brought Xia Qin here to “replace” Lei Huoren’s combat power. So now, as the gazes of Fang Wen, Xia Qin, and Lu Ping’an all fell on the Sophist, his scalp tingled. This was no longer a death omen hanging in the sky, but one smashing right into his face. He could not bother complaining about his teammate’s betrayal as he faced a dead-end already. But at this moment, the Sophist laughed. A turnaround in desperate situations or a cornered dog leaping over the wall seemed more dramatic, didn’t it? Suddenly, he spread his arms, and the black button on his sleeve was pressed down forcefully. “Boom!” The sudden explosion captured everyone’s attention. The position of the erupting flames was the most lethal critical point at present – the high platform of the Life Mother Tree. Flame, smoke, and explosion sound came at the same time, and everyone was stunned. What was he doing? Wasn’t he supposed to seize the Fruit of Ascension? Why did he want to destroy the statue of Mother Goddess?! But in the next moment, when the smoke cleared and the uninjured statue of the Mother Goddess appeared, Lu Ping’an’s face changed abruptly, guessing what the Sophist was going to do. “Boom!” This time, it was the sound of a giant object falling. A deep hole suddenly formed on the ground, and a sacred and graceful giant beast appeared in the center of the arena. She glanced around, confirming the undamaged statue of the Mother Goddess, and then smiled contentedly. “Ah, it seems I’m not too late. Welcome, esteemed guests, but isn’t it impolite to barge in uninvited and touch the Master’s belongings without permission…” Kerdalais smiled, her gaze cast on the Mother Goddess statue, where a dumbfounded fellow had his mouth wide open and was leaking with happiness… The Master had arrived, but he hadn’t the time to close his mouth. “Bang!” Next moment, the “big cat” suddenly disappeared from where it stood. “Bang!” Tie Zhenmei had no time to react before he was hammered down to the ground. “Boom!” The broken stones from the cracked ground behind him and the blood spurting sky-high indicated that he had no chance of resisting. The Sophist had detonated a bomb to draw “Kerdalais” over, knowing that if she wasn’t far away and the statue of the Mother Goddess was at risk, she would rush over with all her might! As this powerful disrupter entered the fray, the situation changed instantly again. “Eat.” Only now did everybody notice that Kerdalais’s two snake tails were each dragging “lumps.” They were the losers in the Life Election, the formerly strongest in the arena, now… remnants. Both chunks were thrown onto the Life Mother Tree and absorbed instantly. “Long Qianlan, Liu Zibei…” Fang Wen’s whole body trembled, the deep-seated fear and unease in her heart uncontrollable since the giant beast appeared. But seeing her former competitors, formerly sixth-tier Strongman, end up like this, the liquid on her mask couldn’t help but flow, affecting her state of mind. As the familiar faces reappeared and the Tree began tearing them anew, all lives felt the instinctual tremble. Even Xia Qin… in the faces on the Life Mother Tree, she found her own. “So this is the result of that night when Lu Ping’an didn’t come…” All members of Special Service Team Three were neatly arranged on it, collectively becoming the first batch of sacrificial offerings. “Boom!” The radiance on the Life Mother Tree greatly flourished; these two sixth-tier warriors were indeed great tonics to it. Meanwhile, “Kerdalais” under the Mother Tree squinted her eyes, seemingly enjoying the scene. She looked at Tie Zhenmei, then swept her eyes through the “living people” in the arena, and everyone felt the taste of life being out of control. But in the end, she shook her head, becoming impatient and unwilling to play anymore. “Oh, little fellow, since you like the compassionate Mother Goddess so much, come play with me. Only the winners of this survival competition will be the children most beloved by the Mother Goddess.” According to her twisted taste, she would first have the “Gladiators” fight among themselves. But perhaps, the fact that the Life Mother Tree was threatened made her anxious, too. As her voice fell, two beams of light landed… Kerdalais and Tie Zhenmei were chosen. Kerdalais started the Life Election right away; she could hardly wait to have more nutrition hung on the Tree! “Ahhhh!” Unexpectedly, the first one to break down and run was… Fang Wen, this nominally highest-ranked person in the arena and the embarrassing sixth-tier Strongman.

Chapter 261 - 261 242 Bottom Card

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