"This portal is a novelty to me, but whether you can make it work for me depends on your skills!"
The Pavilion Master's gaze fell upon Ye Cangtian, his expression turning serious. "Ye Cangtian, you are the only ones left who can fight the Hidden Group. I don't need to tell you what this battle means, do I?"
"Of course."
Ye Cangtian shrugged and continued, "So, what's your plan?"
"How about one-on-one matches? The winner can choose to continue or rest. However, if they choose to rest, they, like the loser, cannot fight again!"
"Of course, this is a battle to the death, so survival depends entirely on one's own ability!"
The Pavilion Master looked at Ye Cangtian and smiled faintly.
The reason for this arrangement was to stall for time.
The Flying Cloud Pavilion's teams were still on their way back and were nearing their destination.
Once these teams returned, their chances of winning would increase.
On the other side, upon hearing the Pavilion Master's proposal, Ye Cangtian glanced at Elder Long and the others beside him. Seeing that they had no objections, he then looked back at the Pavilion Master.
"Pavilion Master, are you sure about this choice?"
"You know, we have one more person than you do."
As the words came out, the Pavilion Master let out a disdainful smile. "Let alone one more person, even ten more, the four of us are more than enough to handle you."
"Alright, since you insist, I shall oblige."
Ye Cangtian agreed and took a step forward, preparing to enter the fray himself.
After all, he was at the Heaven-Treading level. Defeating the Grand Envoy, Second Envoy, and Hun Qianqiu should not be difficult, and the consumption would not be too great.
Moreover, with this arrangement, others would not be in danger.
However, as soon as he stepped forward, a large hand grabbed him.
"Youngster, this old man doesn't have many years left. Every fight is one less. You are still young, you can't snatch this from me!"
Elder Long stepped forward, surpassing Ye Cangtian.
After all, Ye Cangtian was their highest combat power. He absolutely could not be exhausted at the beginning. How could they cope later?
Seeing Elder Long step up, Ye Cangtian's expression changed, but in the end, he said nothing.
Although Elder Long was old, his strength was undeniable!
There were few in the entire ruins who could match him. Moreover, Elder Long had taken the Heavenly Secret Pill and the Vitality Replenishing Pill, and his spiritual power had also increased.
Under these circumstances, facing the opponent should not be a problem.
On the other side, seeing Elder Long step forward, the Pavilion Master looked at the three people beside him.
It was clear that he wanted these individuals to volunteer, so as not to lose face for the Flying Feather Pavilion.
However, to his disappointment, all three lowered their heads.
Long Xuefeng had dominated an era. If he hadn't been severely injured, he would have likely been a Heaven-Treading level expert by now.
Even if he wasn't a Heaven-Treading level expert now, with Long Xuefeng's cultivation, he was not someone that ordinary people could compare to.
These cowards!
The Pavilion Master cursed inwardly. If it weren't for the imminent threat, he would have loved to blast the three of them to death.
After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Second Envoy, why don't you go and have a spar with Elder Long? He is an elder, after all. Don't let him die too miserably!"
Hearing his name called, the Second Envoy's heart sank to the bottom. However, he had no choice. Refusal meant death.
The next moment, he reluctantly passed through the portal and appeared on the first level, in front of Long Xuefeng.
"Come on, let this old man see what kind of strength you possess to dare attack the Hidden Group!"
Long Xuefeng looked at the opponent and said lightly, raising his fishing rod.
The Second Envoy glared at him darkly and said fiercely, "Long Xuefeng, don't be arrogant in front of me. Your era is over. Watch how I kill you!"
As he spoke, the Second Envoy's eyes flashed, and then a powerful mental energy attack was unleashed. Immediately after, he lunged forward.
His intention was clear: to use the mental energy attack to disrupt Long Xuefeng and then kill him with a single strike.
Hmph!
Sensing the opponent's mental energy attack, Long Xuefeng snorted coldly and flicked his wrist, swinging his fishing rod.
*Slap!*
The next moment, the fishing rod lashed out fiercely, striking the Second Envoy directly in the face and sending him flying.
What!
Seeing this, the Pavilion Master couldn't help but be astonished. Although the Second Envoy's spiritual power wasn't strong, it far surpassed that of the vast majority of Heaven-level experts.
Yet, even so, the Second Envoy's mental energy attack only caused Long Xuefeng to sway slightly, and he quickly recovered.
How could Long Xuefeng possess such formidable spiritual power?
"Truly too weak, too disappointing! With such meager strength, how dare you be an enemy to my Hidden Group!"
Long Xuefeng glanced at the Second Envoy, who lay on the ground with his cheek split open and bleeding, and scoffed dismissively.
"Damn it, I'll fight you to the death!"
The Second Envoy's face flushed crimson at the insult. With a roar, he charged at Long Xuefeng.
He had no choice. He knew he was no match, but he had to continue fighting. Otherwise, surrendering would lead to the same fate: death.
Hmph!
Seeing this, Long Xuefeng snorted again, and the jade sword in his hand danced once more.
In an instant, a jade-green light flashed, followed by the Second Envoy's weapon being sent flying. A glint of silver instantly sliced across the Second Envoy's neck.
This... one move, and he's finished?
Hun Qianqiu and the Grand Envoy's faces changed drastically. The Second Envoy was, after all, a Heaven-level expert.
The only one in the Flying Cloud Pavilion who could kill him in one move was likely the Pavilion Master.
The Pavilion Master's expression also turned extremely grim. He hadn't expected the opponent's strength to still be so terrifying after so many years of being heavily injured!
"Sorry, I've been fishing too much in recent years and forgot to reel in the hook."
Long Xuefeng's voice carried over. The Pavilion Master and the others turned ashen, while Ye Cangtian and the others showed faint smiles.
"Junior Brother, did Elder Long learn from you? How come you both have the talent to infuriate people to death?" Lan Yue chuckled and whispered in Ye Cangtian's ear.
Ye Cangtian gave Lan Yue a sideways glance and said speechlessly, "Don't talk nonsense. This is all natural talent. Besides, even if I were to learn, it would only be from Elder Long..."
Hmph!
Before Ye Cangtian could finish, Elder Long turned back and let out a cold snort.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian quickly changed the subject. "Pavilion Master, don't waste time. Who's next from your side?"
"Qianqiu, you go," the Pavilion Master said slowly, glancing at Hun Qianqiu beside him.
"Pavilion Master, I am an elder of the Flying Cloud Pavilion, and my strength is not much different from the Grand Envoy's!"
Hun Qianqiu looked at the Pavilion Master in surprise and said.
In his opinion, this time it should have been the Grand Envoy's turn to fight, as the Grand Envoy had joined them later in life.
Hmm?
With that one sentence, the Pavilion Master's gaze turned cold, filled with intense killing intent.
At this moment, it was not just about saving face; it was about the life and death of the Flying Cloud Pavilion. Therefore, anyone who disobeyed his orders would be ruthlessly eliminated!
Sensing the Pavilion Master's killing intent, Hun Qianqiu immediately shut his mouth and walked towards the portal.
On the other side, seeing Hun Qianqiu descend, Ye Cangtian's gaze turned extremely cold.
He looked at Elder Long and said, "Elder Long, I once promised them before the Swift Wind Tower's tomb that I would repay their blood debt. Let me take this match!"
This...
Elder Long's expression changed immediately. He understood Ye Cangtian's loyalty and righteousness.
"Kid, this is no joke. The battles ahead will be even more perilous..."
Elder Long decided to directly address the issue, hoping Ye Cangtian would change his mind.
Ye Cangtian looked at Elder Long and smiled, "Don't worry, I won't fall that easily!"
Seeing Ye Cangtian's persistence, Elder Long finally sighed and stepped back.
On the other side, the Pavilion Master also showed a smile when he saw Ye Cangtian step forward. He felt he had gained an unexpected advantage.
Even if Hun Qianqiu lost, at least Ye Cangtian would be worn down. And if that wasn't enough, there was still the Grand Envoy!
After two rounds of attrition, he believed Ye Cangtian would either withdraw from the battle or, with his heavily depleted body, engage him in a final showdown.
In that case, his chances of winning would be even greater.
"Ye Cangtian, it is you who overestimates yourself, wanting to avenge those ants at the Swift Wind Tower?"
Just then, Hun Qianqiu's voice came through.
His heart was filled with joy. Although Ye Cangtian's strength should not be underestimated, how long had it been since Ye Cangtian became a Heaven-level expert?
Could his strength be comparable to Elder Long's?
In his opinion, Elder Long was the first to step forward merely to protect the younger generation like Ye Cangtian, so he didn't take Ye Cangtian seriously at all.
"Yes, it is me!"
Ye Cangtian looked coldly at the opponent and said faintly, "Take a good look at the Flying Cloud Pavilion, for you will not have this opportunity again!"