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At the entrance, several figures cloaked in robes, with their mouths and noses tightly covered, cautiously surveyed their surroundings.
Finding no signs of movement, they quietly disembarked from their flying vessel.
Lu Yao patted the shoulder of his companion beside him and couldn't help but chuckle, "Brother Wang, it's a good thing you've been here before. Just this miasma alone is enough to knock us out."
As for the other teams, if they had piloted their vessels into this place without preparation, they would likely have fainted in mid-air before even entering.
Upon hearing this, the group burst into laughter.
Even if Wang Hu and Tong Liu's team had Qi Xiao with them, could they compare to our foresight?
Wang Li lowered his head and smiled, "Even though we've gained a slight advantage, we must not let our guard down! After all, this trial lasts for two full days, and there are many factors that can determine victory or defeat during that time!"
Seeing that he seemed to have more to say, Lu Yao raised an eyebrow and asked, "So Brother Wang, what do you mean?"
Brother Wang smiled slightly, though there was a hint of malice in his eyes. "Since we will inevitably confront each other over these two days, why not take the initiative?"
What advantage could we gain by merely delaying with this miasma? If we want an advantage, we might as well go all out!
The others exchanged glances, realizing that this seemingly kind-hearted yet cunning Brother Wang had made up his mind. They eagerly approached him to inquire about his plans.
Wang Li carefully laid out his strategy. "There’s a swarm of poisonous bees living at this entrance that are particularly fond of the nectar from the wildflowers. If we can stay here and lure those teams into dealing with these creatures without us lifting a finger, they will be tormented by the bees."
Moreover, these poisonous bees are known for holding grudges; if those teams attempt to retaliate and injure even a few of them, it would provoke the entire swarm into a relentless pursuit! At that point, forget about treasure hunting; it would be quite an achievement just to escape from the bees! With that distraction in play, what strength would the other teams have left to compete with us?
After speaking, he sighed softly. "It's a pity there are four entrances to this valley; we can't cover them all. Even if we focus on just one front, securing first place should be more than enough!"
The remaining members were stirred by his words.
Lu Yao's eyes sparkled with excitement but also showed hesitation. "But the poison from these bees isn’t trivial; while it may not be severe at first, if we're careless with timing, it could lead to lifelong repercussions. At best, it could slow our reactions; at worst, it could leave someone paralyzed. We're all from the same sect—wouldn’t this be too harsh?"
Wang Li shot him a glance filled with frustration and concern. He suppressed his irritation and spoke patiently. "Brother, how can you be so indecisive? How do you expect to secure a high ranking in the inner sect's monthly evaluations or compete in the sect's grand tournament?"
For six consecutive months, those who ranked in the top three of the inner sect would have the opportunity to compete alongside their direct disciples, selecting candidates for the grand sect competition.
Lu Yao and the others had initially lost hope, but with recent events unfolding unexpectedly—Bai Zonghua and Cheng Yufeng had brought trouble upon themselves, ruining their monthly evaluations—and rumors suggested that Elder Chang was considering extending their disqualification punishment. This change opened up a possibility for them to compete after all.
Wang Li leaned closer and lowered his voice. "Brother Lu, Elder Chang is known for his straightforward nature. We both know that Bai Zonghua and Cheng Yufeng are fools who wanted to resort to underhanded tactics, but they even tried to scheme against their fellow disciples, aiming to pit them against each other! Do you really think Elder Chang would allow them to participate in the sect competition?"
"If something happens within the inner sect, he can suppress it. But if those two fools set their sights on other direct disciples, it won't be so easy to resolve."
"So you mean those two might not be able to participate in this sect competition?" Lu Yao asked.
Wang Li scoffed dismissively. "Even if they are allowed to participate, what difference does it make? Do you really think they stand a chance of winning? Just look at Sister Su from Qingjing Peak; she's already reached mid-Golden Core stage. And Brother Zhao from Qingyuan Peak has reached the peak of Golden Core! Not to mention Sister Wang from our inner sect, who is also nearing the threshold of peak cultivation."
"Who do you think they can compete against?"
As Lu Yao listened, he found more and more sense in Wang Li's words. If Bai Zonghua and Cheng Yufeng couldn't even make a mark in the sect competition, he certainly didn't believe he had the strength to contend either. All he wanted was to make an appearance at the competition; if he could catch the eye of an elder, it would be a tremendous opportunity for him!
With that thought in mind, a glint of coldness flashed in Lu Yao's eyes. "Your words are enlightening! You're right; indecision will never lead to great achievements!"
Wang Li smiled and pulled out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve, about the height of his palm. As he slightly loosened the cork, a refreshing sweetness wafted out, invigorating everyone around.
Seeing this, Lu Yao laughed heartily. "Brother, you really thought ahead! You even prepared honey beforehand!"
He then looked at everyone else and said, "Since that's the case, we shouldn't hesitate any longer. Let's proceed as Brother Wang suggested."
Meanwhile, Ji Linglong led her team circling outside the valley.
In fact, they had been hovering for quite some time.
Ji Linglong could no longer wait and decided to pilot the flying boat directly into the mist, but she was quickly stopped by a few people beside her. One round-faced female disciple looked as if she were about to cry, "Sister Linglong, this miasma is toxic!"
"What are you afraid of? At worst, we just grit our teeth and charge in. We won't die, will we?" Ji Linglong replied dismissively. The female disciple felt helpless. The miasma was indeed poisonous, but with Ji Linglong's Golden Core cultivation, she could withstand it for a while without any issues. However, for them, the Foundation Establishment disciples, it would take a considerable amount of time to recover.
Unable to hold back any longer, Ji Linglong said, "If you keep dragging this out, everything will be snatched away by other teams! If you want to lose, don’t drag me down with you!" With that, she jumped down.
Her sudden action startled everyone. The remaining disciples exchanged glances and could only grit their teeth and follow her. After all, their team relied entirely on Ji Linglong; they couldn’t afford to lose her.
As they flew into the miasma, they suddenly heard several sharp whooshing sounds slicing through the air. Ji Linglong was quick to react and drew her whip to strike at whatever was coming. However, it seemed extremely fragile; with one lash, it vanished into thin air.
Ji Linglong landed on the ground and wiped the droplets from her face in surprise. "What is this?" she wondered. Could it be that there were disciples here still childlike enough to want to have a water fight?
The disciples following behind her were not as perceptive as Ji Linglong and were hit squarely by several water balls. "Damn it! Which little brat is trying to ambush me? Come out!" one of the disciples cursed.
Ji Linglong frowned and sniffed the air carefully; she faintly detected a sweet fragrance. Before she could identify what it was, she suddenly felt an inexplicable wave of energy in the air, as if something dense and overwhelming was rushing toward them!
The group was instantly alarmed. "Run! It's poisonous bees!"
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