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As the entire Trial Team made their way towards the location of the Demon Squad, the news of Ye Feng's disappearance sent shockwaves through the upper echelons of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. They never expected that Ye Feng could suddenly vanish right under the noses of the Rescue Disciples.
Lu Yu felt somewhat awkward when questioned by several elders, and he couldn't help but resent Ye Feng in his heart. "You can disappear all you want, but don't let anything happen to you. Otherwise, my position as an Outer Sect Disciple will be hard to keep."
The elder in gray who was questioning him had a cold expression. He was under significant pressure himself, as the higher-ups' attention on Ye Feng was unexpected. Fortunately, Ye Feng had demonstrated extraordinary strength during previous trials, and he did not believe that the Trial Ground located at the outskirts of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons would pose a life-threatening danger to him.
"Are you suggesting that he left the team alone for the Heavenly Demon Flower?" It was pointless to hold Lu Yu accountable now; the immediate priority was to find Ye Feng, the gray-clad elder said in a deep voice.
"Yes, Elder Li. I heard this from several members of his team. Zhou Jun's goal is not just to pass this survival trial; he wants to advance to a Two-Star Disciple all at once, which is why he left the group to search for the Heavenly Demon Flower," Lu Yu replied respectfully.
"The Heavenly Demon Flower is extremely difficult to find, especially since we are only at the outskirts of the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons. I hope this kid knows better and doesn't go too deep; otherwise, even our Heavenly Mechanism Sect won't be able to protect him. You may leave now. The news of Zhou Jun leaving the Demon Squad has already spread throughout the Trial Ground, and many teams are preparing to cause trouble for them. Your upcoming tasks will be quite heavy. If I’m not mistaken, even though there are only half a day left in this survival trial, it’s likely that none of the members of the Demon Squad will remain."
Elder Li waved his hand, signaling Lu Yu to leave, then turned to several other elders beside him and said, "Have you found anything regarding the issue Lu Yu mentioned about the barrier being breached?"
The elders behind him shook their heads one after another. They had brought various Spirit Pattern tools to detect Demonic Energy but found no traces of any large magical beasts.
"This is puzzling. That barrier was newly constructed; how could it be so easily destroyed? Unless it was struck by a top-tier magical beast or even a Demon General, it shouldn't have happened. Yet there are no signs of large magical beasts' Demonic Energy remaining at the site of the breach."
A Purple Robed Elder said solemnly, "Could it be that some human expert broke through the barrier and infiltrated our Trial Team?"
"To dare act against us in our Heavenly Mechanism Sect seems like someone is tired of living. If it were truly a magical beast, our Spirit Pattern tools should have detected it. This matter cannot be taken lightly. You must return to Heavenly Mechanism Sect immediately and request more support. We must find out who deliberately damaged the trial barrier!" Elder Li said forcefully.
"Understood!" The Purple Robed Elder clasped his fists in acknowledgment and swiftly flew away.
...
The night in the Abyss of Ten Thousand Demons was distinctly different from that outside; the Demonic Energy swirling within seemed to suddenly regain vitality and rampaged throughout the abyss.
Various magical beasts and Soul Beasts within the abyss were also affected; they were suppressed during daylight but became exceptionally fierce at night.
Although many magical beasts in the Trial Ground had been killed by Trial Disciples, their numbers remained vast and their strength terrifying. Thus, no team dared to attract too much attention from these beasts. Even on this final night, they had to constantly keep moving to avoid being targeted by too many exotic creatures.
In the Trial Ground, the base set up by Heavenly Mechanism Sect was undoubtedly the best refuge. Once inside, the Trial Team could rest and resupply adequately while being protected by Defensive Spirit Patterns, ensuring their safety.
However, those members of the Demon Squad remaining at a Permanent Base did not share this sentiment.
Permanent Base only takes effect at night; during the day, the Defensive Spirit Pattern will temporarily become ineffective. In the past, they could have roamed freely and hidden their whereabouts, but this time, there are already dozens of Trial Teams stationed outside this Permanent Base, all with a single purpose: to completely defeat the Demon Squad.
"I didn't expect that as soon as Brother Zhou left, these guys would come knocking on our door. This is truly outrageous. Let's charge out and fight them."
Inside the Stone House, the members of the Demon Squad sat together anxiously, discussing countermeasures. However, given the current situation, they couldn't come up with any good solutions. Bai Jing noticed that everyone remained silent and their morale was low. Remembering his responsibility as the vice-captain, he decided to try to encourage his teammates.
"During this time, everyone's growth has been evident. If we charge with all our might, we might be able to carve out a bloody path."
When Bai Jing said this, even he felt a bit lacking in confidence. The teammates around him merely glanced up at him before lowering their heads again in dejection.
"Charge out? There are over twenty teams outside, nearly two hundred people in total. You could say that all the Trial Teams in this testing ground have gathered here. If they weren't afraid of the Defensive Spirit Pattern of the Permanent Base, they would have charged in long ago," Wang Qin said with a frown after glancing at Bai Jing.
Even Leihong, who usually appeared the most resolute, fell silent at this moment.
"The disparity between us and them is too great; we have no chance of winning. Even if Captain Zhou were to return, it would be difficult to resolve our current predicament," Leihong pondered for a moment before speaking solemnly. "Most of them are after the points materials we hold. It's likely that we won't be able to keep those materials safe. The key point is that many teams want to take this opportunity to drive us out and strip us of our qualification to enter the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. There are definitely quite a few of such people."
Bai Jing recalled the fierce gazes directed at him by those outside and couldn't help but shiver. He never expected that the Demon Squad would become a target at such a critical moment in the trial, nor did he anticipate the intimidating effect that Ye Feng had within the entire squad. The news of Ye Feng's disappearance had just spread not long ago, and already a large number of Trial Teams regarded them as fish on a chopping block.
"Brother Lei is right; even if we hand over our points materials, we might not escape this calamity. Now that dawn has arrived, once the Defensive Spirit Pattern disappears, they will immediately launch an attack on us!" Wang Qin said dejectedly.
The expressions of everyone grew increasingly tense and distressed. Upon realizing that he might lose his chance to enter the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, Bai Jing's face turned pale, making him appear even more miserable.
"You little brats of the Demon Squad, hurry up and hand over your points materials! How long do you think the Permanent Base can protect you? Once it gets light out, we'll make sure you don't leave a single piece intact! If you honestly hand over your points materials, perhaps you might still have a slim chance of entering the Heavenly Mechanism Sect!"
"Such a large amount of points materials shouldn't belong to low-tier teams like yours. Hand them over quickly! When I strike later, I can go easy on you and give you a chance for rescue. Otherwise, even if there are Rescue Disciples helping you, I will definitely make sure you lose a few arms and legs!"
"Why waste so much breath on them? Let's just charge in directly! I don't believe that the base's Defensive Spirit Pattern can hold back so many of us!"
The Trial Teams outside had grown impatient waiting; most of those shouting insults were from teams previously defeated by the Demon Squad. They had surrendered their points materials and begged for mercy just to be spared by the squad, and now they harbored deep hatred for them.
Although everyone inside the Stone House was furious, no one dared to speak up or even had the courage to step outside; without Ye Feng, they felt somewhat lost.
"If it weren't for that kid Zhou Jun using sorcery back then, you wouldn't have been able to defeat our Dragon Rising Squad. The current situation is clear: Zhou Jun has an unknown background and was taken away by higher-ups from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. Your so-called savior is probably locked up in a cage within the sect right now!"
"Ha ha, I don't think Zhou Jun has used any sorcery. His strength is indeed impressive, but he couldn't possibly defeat so many of us. I'm afraid that this kid has long known we would come for revenge and is hiding somewhere else, too scared to show himself. Wang Qin, Leihong, you were sold out by Zhou Jun and are still protecting his points materials. It's a pity he doesn't appreciate it; at this moment, he doesn't even have the courage to come out. I see that kid is no genius; he's just a selfish coward!"
The insults grew louder, and the laughter from outside the stronghold became increasingly boisterous. Even a few Rescue Disciples hiding high above and monitoring the situation could no longer bear it.
"Lu Yu, do you really think Zhou Jun is that kind of person? He must have anticipated that others would unite to take revenge on him, so he hid away early," a beautiful young girl said with some disdain as she glanced at the crowd below and spoke to Lu Yu beside her.
"No way. I've only interacted with Zhou Jun once. Although I don't know him well, he doesn't seem like that kind of person. He probably left the team because he wanted to gather the Heavenly Demon Flower alone; he just didn't expect that after leaving the Demon Squad, other teams would come looking for him immediately."
"You mean that Zhou Jun was here before, which kept these people in check and made them dare not retaliate against the Demon Squad?" The Beautiful Young Girl said in surprise. "There are quite a few experts at the late stage of Origin Martial Realm here. It’s said that Zhou Jun only has the cultivation of Yuanwu Sevenfold; in terms of cultivation level, he might not even be as strong as some of the Trial Disciples."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu was even more astonished. "You've been with our Heavenly Mechanism Sect for three years now; you should know very well that in low-level martial artists, cultivation isn't everything. Only after stepping into Gangwu Realm does the depth of cultivation become key in determining strength. In Origin Martial Realm, a gap of two or three small realms doesn't dictate actual power. This is part of a martial artist's foundational training. Some martial artists may temporarily have lower cultivation than others but excel in other aspects of comprehension. When it comes to fighting, they can often defeat opponents of higher levels. You haven't witnessed Zhou Jun's swordsmanship yet, which is why you have such doubts. Once you see his sword techniques one day, you'll understand how formidable he truly is."
The Beautiful Young Girl stuck out her tongue and teased, "Formidable? It's rare to hear you use that word to describe a contemporary disciple. After all, you're one of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples; do you really think you're not his match?"
"It's hard to say." Lu Yu frowned as he looked at the noisy crowd below, feeling an unusual sensation rising within him as he murmured, "I've seen him use his sword techniques a few times and believe I only have a thirty percent chance of blocking them. If it comes down to life and death, I'm not sure I can defeat Zhou Jun."
The Beautiful Young Girl's expression changed drastically. She understood Lu Yu's strength and status within the Heavenly Mechanism Sect's Outer Sect better than anyone else. Although he currently ranked eighth among the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples, his true strength was far beyond that.
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