boyutpedia 571. The struggle for the stone platform
571. The struggle for the stone platform
Looking at the already bustling plaza, Xuan Kongzi smiled with genuine pride. This was the unparalleled influence of the Pill Tower. Even if the Soul Palace were to organize such an event, they might not be able to achieve it.
"Everyone, please come up on stage for the final alchemy stage. Only herbs obtained within the Pill Realm can be used in this stage. My Pill Tower has designed this way, so please do not take any chances."
As soon as Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, the restless hearts of the many contestants were completely ignited. With a loud bang, everyone rushed out from their original positions, heading straight for the stone platform set up for alchemists to refine medicine.
With nearly three thousand alchemists attacking simultaneously, the sheer number of figures instantly blotted out the sky, creating a truly spectacular sight.
Xiao Yan moved quickly and swiftly climbed onto a stone platform. However, he did not focus his attention on the platform itself, but instead looked at his junior sister, Yao Qingyu. She did not choose to stay with Xiao Yan, as a considerable amount of time had already passed in the struggle for the platform.
Xiao Yan's chosen stone platform was not inconspicuous; on the contrary, it was somewhat out of the way compared to the overall competition venue.
Others, however, thought differently. After all, the stone platforms were distributed according to their height and orientation, and everyone could see the most dazzling one. The usually low-key Xiao Yan naturally avoided such a position, but some show-offs coveted it and were determined to claim it themselves.
Several figures also charged upwards, their speed creating a sharp whistling sound as they passed by. However, differences in strength led to variations in their speed during the charge. In the end, only three remained at the forefront: Wei Jiangyuan, Lei Jingxiao, and Ling Zhuo!
The central stone platform was now right above Wei Jiangyuan, who could see it just by looking up: "Great spot, it's mine now, hehe..."
His black robes billowed, transforming into inky afterimages; his ever-changing shadows made his trajectory resemble a splitting dragon. Even Lei Jingxiao and Ling Zhuo were slightly slower with the speed enhanced by his Heavenly Rank movement technique. Wei Jiangyuan was the first to stand on the stone platform!
Just because someone is the first to arrive doesn't mean they can truly stay here.
Ling Zhuo's voice rang out immediately: "Get out of here!"
Ling Zhuo's battle aura and soul power merged instantly, and the earthen-yellow Wind Fury Dragon Flame condensed in Ling Zhuo's palm, enveloping Wei Jiangyuan. Upon seeing this, Wei Jiangyuan dared not underestimate it, and his soul power surged forth from between his brows at the same time.
"My spirit is as sharp as a knife!"
The invisible soul power instantly condensed and mixed with the raging dragon flames. The soul blade slashed down fiercely, but ultimately failed to break through the flames.
Wei Jiangyuan didn't foolishly stand on the stone platform and confront Ling Zhuo head-on. With a leap, he temporarily avoided Ling Zhuo's attack. Ling Zhuo had just stepped onto the stone platform and hadn't even had time to enjoy it when a fierce and powerful bolt of lightning rushed up towards him.
Thunder erupted around Lei Jingxiao, and a thick electric python spiraled upwards, carrying an aura powerful enough to tear the stone platform apart.
Ling Zhuo sneered, and spiderweb-like spatial rifts suddenly appeared around the stone platform. Dark spots of light appeared in the air, sealing off the space within three zhang.
"Air ban!"
The sealed space did indeed completely block the lightning, but beneath the lightning, a golden glint was revealed—it was Lei Jingxiao's signature golden spear.
An even more powerful and explosive force of lightning erupted from Lei Jingxiao's body. His pupils blazed with lightning, and the entire stone platform was enveloped in a lightning prison. Lei Jingxiao also let out a low roar.
"Lightning Strike!"
The golden spear, carrying a spiraling storm of lightning, thrust forward fiercely. The instant the spear tip touched the crystal wall, the blue-black lightning and electric arcs collided, creating a strange energy resonance. The once unbreakable spatial crystal wall instantly became covered with cracks, and amidst deafening thunder, lightning continuously exploded, completely crushing the remaining spatial restrictions into dust.
Just as Lei Jingxiao broke through the spatial restriction, a green crystal was already spinning in front of him, and a huge surge of green energy erupted from Ling Zhuo's Origin Spirit Crystal. The pillar of life, over ten feet long, was launched with a bang. Lei Jingxiao tried to resist, but his golden spear was blasted off course the moment it collided with the green pillar.
On the other side, with the clash between the raging dragon flames and the emerald green flames, Ling Zhuo once again forced Wei Jiangyuan back.
Ling Zhuo was displaying the full might of a Spirit Clan prodigy, holding his own against two opponents without being at a disadvantage. Sensing the power Ling Zhuo was unleashing, Wei Jiangyuan seized the opportunity to approach Lei Jingxiao and whispered, "Lei Zi, don't wait any longer! Use your Heavenly Rank Battle Technique to bombard this arrogant bastard!"
"Now?" Lei Jingxiao looked down. There were many contestants from the Pill Gathering here, and they were all focused on the top battle. No one cared where Xiao Yan was.
With such a dense crowd swarming in, the death toll from a Heaven-Rank Battle Technique would be quite terrifying!
Lei Jingxiao also reassured him, "Don't worry, those guys from the Pill Tower are watching. If things don't go their way, they'll definitely make a move. Just focus on blasting this guy away!"
Having received Wei Jiangyuan's assurance, Lei Jingxiao no longer hesitated. It wasn't that he blindly followed Wei Jiangyuan's orders, but rather that Xiao Yan was behind it. Of course, there was also the fact that Ling Zhuo was so annoying, and he was genuinely itching to take action.
"Ling Zhuo, take this!"
Lightning surged around Lei Jingxiao, and the golden spear trembled, causing the energy of heaven and earth to surge violently. His pupils turned into silver-white lightning.
Instantly, dark clouds filled the sky, and countless bolts of lightning twisted and coalesced like raging dragons, enveloping the entire plaza in an apocalyptic pressure. Even before the Heavenly Rank Battle Technique was unleashed, the immense divine might crashed down. Many people in the plaza were terrified by this power, their faces turning pale.
Lei Jingxiao unleashed this attack, causing many contestants in the Danhui to feel incredibly apprehensive. Could they withstand such a divine punishment-like bombardment?
Ling Zhuo, who was at the core of the attack, suddenly changed his expression. He quickly formed hand seals, and the battle qi in his body began to surge violently. An equally uncontrollable energy was gathering. It wasn't just Lei Jingxiao who had a Heaven-rank battle skill.
At the center of the thunder, Lei Jingxiao descended like a thunder god, and with a flick of his finger, a wildly raging silver-white lightning bolt crashed down! Wherever the lightning passed, space shattered inch by inch, and the violent energy was about to completely engulf the stone platform where Ling Zhuo was.
"A thunderous roar!"
Seeing this, the three giants of the Pill Tower reacted immediately. Xuan Kongzi waved his sleeve, unleashing a vast surge of soul power. If Lei Jingxiao's Heaven-Rank Battle Technique were to land, the reputation of the Pill Gathering would be completely ruined!