Tang Dynasty Demon Suppression Division

Just as one of Li Yuan's feet was dangling over the trap, he suddenly sprang up, tilted his head back, and let out a long howl.

"Ugh—!"

The whistling sound was loud and arrogant, carrying a strong sense of provocation.

The Tian Ce team members, who were lying in ambush in the tree canopy, were startled.

In the instant they were stunned, the four of them had already quietly surrounded them and launched a fierce attack!

The situation immediately reversed; the ambush turned into an ambush, the offensive and defensive positions were reversed, and Tian Ce was reduced from hunter to prey, forced to respond passively in a hasty manner.

Chu Yunhe's sword flashed like a rainbow, heading straight for Zhao Lingyun. Shen Lian's blade struck fiercely, slashing at Sun Miao. Yu Ling'er swept her short staff, forcing back the two who came to her rescue, while Ji Fanghua faced the woman who had been scouting ahead.

"Oh no! We've fallen for their trap!"

Zhao Lingyun was horrified and hurriedly swung his gun to block. With a "clang," the impact made his arm go numb, and he staggered backward.

Sun Miao fared even worse, his blood churning as he was struck by Shen Lian's full-force slash, nearly causing him to drop his weapon.

Tian Ce's ambush formation was instantly disrupted, leaving them in a passive situation of fighting individually.

Having lost the initiative and become fearful, how could they withstand the sudden attack of the Divine Warrior?

Almost from the very beginning, the situation became one-sided. Zhao Lingyun was tightly entangled by Chu Yunhe, while Shen Lian completely dominated Sun Miao. Yu Ling'er and Ji Fanghua worked together to separate the other two Tian Ce team members, making it difficult for them to provide effective support.

"Damn it! Let's retreat!"

"Retreat immediately!"

Zhao Lingyun's eyes were bloodshot with rage. He knew things were hopeless and that if he delayed any longer, he would really be in deep trouble. So he shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Want to leave? Leave some interest!"

Yu Ling'er let out a sharp cry, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. She suddenly pulled a leather pouch from her bosom and flung it fiercely at the retreating Zhao Lingyun and the others.

"puff!"

A large cloud of pale yellow powder exploded like smoke, instantly enveloping the group.

"Cough cough! What is that?"

"Beware, it might be poisonous!"

The Tian Ce group was shocked and hurriedly held their breath and retreated, waving their sleeves to disperse the powder.

As soon as they tried to gather their qi, they felt weak all over and their breath churned, causing their expressions to change drastically.

"Despicable! To resort to such a low and underhanded tactic!"

Zhao Lingyun glared angrily, his face turning ashen.

Yu Ling'er grinned and made a face at him: "An eye for an eye, you were the ones who poisoned me first."

These words made Sun Miao feel guilty and turn his head away. If he hadn't poisoned Shen Lian on that stage, how could things have turned out this way?

"However, we're not as bored as you. This is just a Qi-corroding powder; its effects only last for a quarter of an hour. It won't kill you."

After Yu Ling'er finished speaking in a crisp voice, Tian Ce and the others breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't poison, they were all doomed.

"Walk!"

The five members of Shenwu did not linger in battle. At Li Yuan's command, they immediately retreated, their figures flashing as they swiftly disappeared into the thick fog. Their departure was as swift and decisive as their arrival.

Zhao Lingyun was so angry she almost vomited blood. She glared fiercely at Sun Miao and said, "Immediately retreat to a safe area to rest and recuperate."

The battle here has likely alerted the demonic beasts, and their fighting strength is greatly reduced. If they encounter them, they will definitely suffer losses.

From Li Yuan's long howl to warn others, to Shenwu's sudden counterattack, and then to the powder-scattering retreat, the entire process took only a dozen or so breaths, which was surprisingly fast.

The ambush meticulously planned by Tian Ce Academy turned into a joke, as the opponent turned the tables and launched a counterattack, greatly reducing their strength. Forget about seizing the token, even self-preservation became a problem.

"puff!"

"Hahaha!"

After a brief silence, the stage erupted in deafening laughter.

"My god! Shenwu's move was amazing!"

"Zhao Lingyun's face turned green! It's hilarious!"

"It's Corrosive Qi Powder! Yu Ling'er is truly ruthless!"

"This is what they call trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead!"

"We've avenged Shen Lian! That feels great!"

On the high platform, the commander of Tian Ce's division had a face as black as the bottom of a pot. He snorted heavily, but because his own team was at fault, he had no way to complain and could only feel like he was going to vomit blood.

Having successfully vented their anger in the Misty Forest, the Divine Martial Squad was in high spirits and, led by Li Yuan, accelerated their advance once again.

Although there are many lesser demons at this location, it is only led by a demon general, making it probably the weakest of the eight strongholds.

The Shenwu Squad resolved the situation perfectly with almost no effort, easily rescuing the hostages.

In the blink of an eye, they already held two tokens and were far ahead.

"Another one! That was fast!"

"With this kind of efficiency, how are the other teams supposed to compete?"

"Are they going to continue this blitzkrieg tactics indefinitely?"

However, just when the audience thought the Shenwu Squad would continue to implement this tactic, Li Yuan stopped and gathered his team members to discuss something in hushed tones.

He spread out the simple map, closed his eyes and sensed for a moment, then turned his gaze to the southeast.

That was the area where the Myriad Elephants Academy and the Ironbacked Wolves were locked in fierce combat. The intense battle shockwaves reverberated throughout the entire jungle, clearly indicating that the battle was extremely fierce.

"Captain, where to next?" Yu Ling'er asked excitedly, wiping her sweat. Having won two cities in a row and even outmaneuvered Tian Ce, she was now full of fighting spirit.

Li Yuan turned to Chu Yunhe and Shen Lian: "Senior brothers, do you dare to come with me and cause a big scene?"

Chu Yunhe's eyes flashed as he looked southeast, a smirk playing on his lips: "Judging from this howling, we've probably run into a tough opponent."

Shen Lian also looked in that direction, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit: "You seem quite strong."

"Captain, you wouldn't be thinking of..." Yu Ling'er stared wide-eyed in shock.

Only Ji Fanghua stood quietly to the side, her attention still on guard, as if she didn't care about his decision.

"Why not?"

Li Yuan raised an eyebrow and smiled, his eyes revealing the sharpness of a young man: "We are in the lead for now, but the competition lasts for three hours, and other teams may well catch up."

"Especially Taixu Academy, they are steady and methodical, and their efficiency may not be lower than ours. Moreover, don't forget, if the demons in this forest join forces, we may not be able to deal with them."

"If we don't go, Wanxiang will suffer heavy losses and be unable to continue, and the demons will turn their attention to us."

"So, what the captain means is... helping Wanxiang is helping ourselves?" Yu Ling'er understood.

"It's not just simple help." Li Yuan's eyes gleamed. "It's a collaboration to wipe out the demons, reduce our subsequent pressure, and at the same time, do Wanxiang a favor."

The rules of the competition do not prohibit fighting each other, nor do they prohibit alliances. Now, Tian Ce and Tai Xu are at odds, while Tai Xu is clearly the opponent. Therefore, allying with Wan Xiang is the best strategy.

Chu Yunhe clapped his hands and chuckled: "Interesting. Forming alliances and counter-alliances is the only way to succeed."

"I agree."

Shen Lian nodded: "Okay."

Yu Ling'er stood up excitedly: "Great! Great! Let's go help in the fight!"

When Li Yuan looked over, Ji Fanghua simply nodded slightly.

"Alright! Let's go!"

With everyone agreeing, Li Yuan no longer hesitated, and with a swift movement, led them away at breakneck speed.

"What? Shenwu isn't going to get the third token, why is he going over there?"

"Is that... the direction in which the myriad phenomena and the wolf pack are fighting?"

"What are they trying to do? Are they planning to take advantage of the chaos?"

"Really? Li Yuan doesn't seem like that kind of person..."

"It's hard to say; in a competition, profit comes first!"

"Look! They're getting closer!"

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, some filled with doubt and others with anticipation, the five members of the Divine Martial Academy quietly approached the battle.