How can one become an immortal with such laziness?

Jin Xiu sighed. Amidst the noisy surroundings and the quiet distance, she suddenly had the illusion that she and the other powerful cultivators around her were the mortals.

It's as if that fleeting shadow in the rain is actually a powerful figure hidden in the mortal world.

"Girls raised in such quiet little towns tend to have gentle and mild personalities, right?"

Jin Xiu-lu asked Hong Li, "How come you're the only one who's different?"

"Are you so out of things to say that you can only resort to this kind of awkward criticism?"

Hong Li curled her lip and said disdainfully, "Besides, how do you know I'm not a gentle girl? Right, Hei Yang?"

"Ah? Ah!"

Hei Yang, who had been stunned by the disconnection, snapped out of his daze and quickly chimed in, "Yes, that's right, Xiao Li is absolutely right!"

"Ha, you two sharing a blanket, I... never mind..."

Kim Soo sighed, too lazy to argue with those two anymore, and turned to look at the stage.

"Um, I just received a notification."

The host smiled apologetically and waved the note in his hand: "The elders and sect leaders will vote, and the minority will abide by the majority decision. The final round will be changed from a four-in-two competition to a four-person free-for-all, and the rankings will be determined according to the order in which they fall to the ground."

"!!!"

A gasp of surprise immediately filled the room.

"Huh? An elders' vote?"

Kim Soo's eyes widened, and he pointed to himself: "How come I don't know? How come I don't know? How come I don't know?"

"See? You've been isolated and ostracized."

Hongli wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her face filled with sorrow: "Poor little Xiuxiu..."

"What the hell..."

Kim Soo almost choked on her breath. She gritted her teeth and said, "I just don't understand how anyone could like a bastard like you. What does he see in you?"

"Of course, every single one!"

Hongli said with a happy and sweet expression, "I love every single thing about him!"

Kim Soo was caught off guard and was hit with a mouthful of poisoned dog food, suffering a huge critical blow.

"Here, I want to emphasize that it is a four-person free-for-all, not a two-on-two team battle."

The host addressed the three people on stage, each with a different expression: "Besides yourself, the other three are all your opponents. If everyone is aiming for first place, there's no such thing as joining forces between members of the same sect!"

"learn."

Zhao Zhuji nodded and carefully examined her opponents.

"Three, are all three opponents...?"

Hong Butian's forehead was sweating. "How about we start by bidding? What business is it of his to fight someone at the Foundation Establishment stage? Are we just waiting for them to die together so he can just sit back and win? What are you thinking! We're not stupid!"

"Let's get started!"

Xingyun regained her composure and eagerly exclaimed, "I'm in top form now!"

"Gurgle... Pfft! Spit!"

Hei Xiaolong was swept up from the water vortex on the ground, spitting out water with a gloomy expression.

"Um, pfft, I'm fine now!"

"Very good, please wait a moment, the new chaotic battle arena will be here shortly!"

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the four slowly walked to the four corners of the arena, took a deep breath, and waited for the signal to begin.

"To be honest, I feel that those elders who agreed to change the rules are definitely not from the Boundless Sword Sect or the Five Elements Sect."

Hei Yang peeked out from Hong Li's shoulder and said quietly, "It's probably another sect. Once you see the champion, it's either the Wuliang Sword Sect or the Five Elements Sect."

So they figured since they were already there, they might as well cause trouble for the two big winner sects, stir up some chaos, and have some fun.

"Tsk, those who know, know; it's just a task from the big boss!"

"They've toned it down."

Hongli pouted.

"If you ask me, we should just throw the four of them into a large, deep forest, and then show each other's current location every now and then."

Encountering wild animal attacks, feigned alliances with rivals, betrayal from teammates, random adventurers stumbling upon your path, evil sects plotting schemes, unexpected situations in secret realms, leaks of ancient seals, and so on. That's what makes it exciting, isn't it?

"Don't do that, Sister Li."

Kim Soo's forehead creased with annoyance: "Even if the elders go, it'll be tough."

"I guess my seniors helped me vote since they didn't ask me."

Kim Soo waved his hand dismissively and said, "Watch the game, watch the game."

"I bet on Brother Bu Tian to win."

Hei Yang spoke softly, "Xiao Long? Sorry, we're not that close."

"If Hei Xiaolong heard you say that, he'd probably turn evil."

Hongli couldn't help but roll her eyes and complain, "If love turns to hate and all that happens, Brother Heiyang, I'll kill you again and again!"

"Ahem, I didn't say anything just now."

"whispering sound."

Hongli shifted her body, curled up her legs, and lay on her side on Heiyang's chest. She nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll bet on Xiaoyun to win! Let's sweep through and claim the crown!"

"Game start!"

"Hiss! It's starting already?!"

Hong Butian gasped and tried to find a place to hide, but to his surprise, Hei Xiaolong, who was not far away, drew his sword and attacked him.

"clang"

Zhao Zhuji drew her sword and blocked it.

"???"

Hong Butian was completely puzzled.

"whispering sound."

Hei Xiaolong snorted: "Let's deal with Brother Bu Tian first, and then Sister Xingyun and I will take care of that guy together."

Finally, I'll have a showdown with Sister Xingyun, and then we'll have both first and second place!

So, I'm sorry, Brother Bu Tian, ​​there are no friends or family members on the dueling stage!

Hong Butian: "..."

Hong Butian: "What if I were Xiao Yang?"

"I will definitely help him get rid of Sister Xingyun before he forfeits!"

Hei Xiaolong answered without hesitation.

Hong Butian: "Hehe."

"Enough with the nonsense, I'll deal with you first!"

Zhao Zhuji snorted and looked coldly at Hei Xiaolong.

"We couldn't settle things before, so let's settle this once and for all! What's the point of picking on an easy target!"

"well said!"

Hong Butian cheered and clapped: "Go, Zhuji! Crush this brat!"

"Stop talking nonsense! Go hide somewhere!"

Zhao Zhuji's aura sharpened: "Get out of my way!"

"Oh, okay!"

Hong Butian quickly slipped away to a distance, then turned around and saw Xingyun looking at her innocently: "Ah, this."

"Well done, Sister Xingyun!"

Hei Xiaolong was overjoyed: "That's it! I'll stop her. You go and take care of Brother Bu Tian first, then come and help me beat her up!"

"mean!"

Zhao Zhuji gritted her teeth: "Shameless!"

"Heh, this is allowed by the rules."

Hei Xiaolong scoffed, "Otherwise, why would it be called a free-for-all!"

"Ah this..."

Xingyun looked at Hong Butian in front of her, then at Hei Xiaolong and the other person not far away, and couldn't help but fall into a dilemma.

"Ahem, that..."

Hong Butian whispered a reminder: "If you're not going to make a move, I'll just squat over there."