These fairies want me to deal with them every day.

Every sword strike he made hit those vital points.

Once the connection of sword energy is severed, it's like an ordinary arrow that has lost its follow-up power; it's utterly useless against Wei Tu's powerful physique.

Thus, the seemingly imposing sword formation was like bamboo leaves falling from the sky.

It fell without causing any pain or itch, scattering everywhere.

It passed by Wei Tu's shoulder, passed by his feet, and then turned into dust without causing any waves.

What truly made Wei Tu take the situation seriously was Ji Xiangwan's Hundred Flowers Slash in front of him.

He stabbed the flower in the center with his sword.

The golden light from the sword tip pierced a slit in the center of a smooth mirror.

Then the entire mirror shattered as if it had ulcerated.

The dissipating light in the air faded away like petals.

Ji Xiangwan took a step back, while Wei Tu was still standing there. The sword energy swirled around the tip of the boy's sword, like blooming flowers.

It was gently swung down.

The flowers vanished like a gentle breeze, blowing away the fallen leaves on the ground.

Ji Xiangwan and Qin Ruhui stood on either side, while Wei Tu stood in the middle. The three of them formed a triangle, creating a relatively stable situation.

However, the expressions of two of them had changed.

Wei Tu turned his head and glanced at Jiang Ying over there. The girl was still able to stand up and seemed to be stubbornly walking towards him.

The boy said softly.

"Senior sister, you should rest. Don't worry about me, I'm fine."

"..."

Jiang Ying glanced at Wei Tu, probably thinking that the boy was putting on a brave front as always.

He was always like that, like a mountain, bearing all the storms and disasters on his own shoulders.

So she's still walking.

Wei Tu shook his head.

Jiang Ying looked into his eyes, nodded, and finally stopped.

Wei Tu then turned his gaze to the two people in front of him.

"Now let's talk about our matter. Someone just injured my senior sister, so I'm very angry. What do you think, Young Master Ji?"

"..."

Ji Xiangwan glanced at Qin Ruhui, who was not far away beside her, with a complicated expression.

The meaning seems simple: what does it have to do with me that you injured me?

Qin Ruhui's eye twitched slightly.

He quickly came up with a solution and turned to Ji Xiangwan to speak.

"Young Master Ji, you've seen for yourself how terrifying this person's strength is; he's probably still holding back. If we don't join forces and go all out, we're probably completely out of luck. Young Master Ji, you need to think carefully about what's most advantageous for you! He's such a great threat to you, while I can't defeat you at all. If we can just eliminate him, it will be a win-win situation!"

Ji Xiangwan seemed to be hesitating about something.

Obviously, no matter how intelligent a person is, they will consider things when faced with a dilemma.

Moreover, for cultivators who value reputation and achievement, being number one on the Dragon Slayer Ranking is definitely a great opportunity to make a name for themselves in history.

The improvement in one's state of mind is even unimaginable; conversely, if one does not obtain it, the flaws in one's state of mind become undeniable.

He looked at Wei Tu.

The boy smiled and said casually.

“Ji Xiangwan, if you really think I’m the strongest, then I have no complaints about the two of you teaming up against me. After all, with great power comes great responsibility. But it seems that’s not the case. One of you… is hiding something very well.”

"What's the meaning."

Ji Xiangwan said with a frown.

Wei Tu smiled and said, "There's something you might know, or you might not. If you don't remember, I'll remind you. In Nan Jianzhou, there was a person who was injected with the power of a godhood by one of the five great immortal palaces, with the aim of seizing a spot to enter the Dragon Slaying Tournament. But unfortunately, I stopped him."

"..."

Ji Xiangwan seemed to be thinking about something.

Qin Ruhui, seemingly oblivious to everything, shouted, "What nonsense are you spouting? What does the matter of Nan Jian Prefecture have to do with the present?!"

Wei Tu smiled. "The matter in Nan Jian Prefecture failed. Do you think that, given the personalities of those people in the Immortal Palace, they won't tamper with the Dragon Slaying Tournament?"

Ji Xiangwan suddenly looked up. "You mean, some of us will be granted divine power to interfere with the outcome of the Dragon Slaying Tournament?"

Wei Tu looked at Ji Xiangwan, "This is an open secret, Young Master Ji, you should be well aware of it. There's no need to pretend now. It's not one of us, but one of you two. There's someone currently on a mission for the Celestial Palace, preparing to stir up chaos. If they don't reveal their divine status, that's even better. But if it comes to the final step, they will possess the divine status, becoming someone no one can resist. At that point, Young Master Ji, do you think it's safe for you to stay behind alone?"

"..."

Ji Xiangwan remained silent.

Qin Ruhui looked at Wei Tu and said, "Why can't this person be you?!"

"Are you stupid? I've already stopped them once in Nan Jian Zhou. Do you think they'll come to me again to help them with this? Even a god has some dignity, right?"

“…Young Master Ji, if this person is you, don’t hesitate. In terms of raw strength and realm, I can’t beat you anyway. It doesn’t matter whether you are here or not. First place is definitely yours. Just deal with him first. I am willing to take second place!”

Ji Xiangwan gave Qin Ruhui a deep look.

That look made Qin Ruhui's heart skip a beat.

Wei Tu's voice was like an omnipresent demon, echoing in my ears.

"Qin Ruhui, haven't you figured out the situation yet? He hesitated. Why did he hesitate...? Because he's not that person. So when he believes this fact, who will he care about? Only you. If you still don't understand the current situation, why don't I tell you?"

A bead of sweat dripped from Qin Ruhui's forehead and slid down to the corner of his eye.

It feels a bit burning.

Wei Tu used the tip of his sword to draw three small figures on the ground.

Then say.

"Look, the situation is quite delicate now. If Ji Xiangwan is the one with the divine status, then he doesn't need to hesitate at all. He can just attack me with you again, since you can't beat him anyway."

But since he hesitated, it means it's not him. It can only be you, whose hostility towards me is so obvious. But if it's you, then it's very troublesome.

After all… he's not confident he can defeat you after defeating me. Even then, he still won't get first place. If you and I team up to attack him, he might not even make the top three. So the best outcome for Ji Xiangwan is for us to defeat you, who possesses divine power, together. Only then… will he have a tiny, albeit slight, chance, of getting first place. Do you think what I'm saying makes sense?”

"..."

Ji Xiangwan didn't speak; he closed his eyes slightly.

This attitude undoubtedly indicates his current wavering.

At the very least... his heart must have been bewitched by the boy's words.

Qin Ruhui looked at Ji Xiangwan beside him, then at the composed young man.

"What nonsense are you spouting! I have no idea what a godhood is! Don't try to frame me! Young Master Ji, don't believe him! Only by defeating him can you truly sit in the number one position!"

Wei Tu looked at Qin Ruhui with a smile.

"The truth doesn't really matter, and whether you have divine power or not doesn't even matter. As long as this possibility exists, Ji Xiangwan has no reason not to be wary of you. Stop struggling, use your divine power if you have it. Of course, if you really don't... I'll apologize to you after you're out of the game."

Qin Ruhui had never seen such an arrogant person!

Not only did he turn the tide, but he also used these few words to bewitch people. He could even lay his plans out on the table, making it impossible for anyone to refuse, because Qin Ruhui knew very well.

As long as the possibility exists, Ji Xiangwan will definitely be wary.

Compared to a gifted youth like Wei Tu, the hidden being with divine power is a more daunting existence.

This is... a dead end!

Jiang Ying stared in fascination at the young man who was leaning on his sword with one hand, looking relaxed and carefree.

Wei Tu was never like the legendary sword immortal. Ruthless and taciturn was not his style, and he did not seem to have that kind of carefree and unrestrained manner.

However... he possesses another ability, just like this, to easily manipulate people's hearts and minds, and to make the situation whatever he wants it to be.

Every word he uttered terrified the enemy.

He was at the top of the storm, while everyone else was caught in the middle, panicked and bewildered by the situation.

Every word he utters determines the direction of the situation.

He can so easily drive people crazy, and then terrify them.

After a long silence, Ji Xiangwan finally spoke.

But...

"Wei Tu... is right." PS: I drank too much during New Year's Eve yesterday. Although I'm not feeling well and my head is still spinning, let's start on a good note: double update today! This plot is almost over! The following chapters will be faster! Happy New Year~

90. Under the extreme sun, where do gods come from?

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The wind blowing through the bamboo forest makes the same sound.

The triangle formation doesn't seem to have changed, but... the direction is wrong.

At first, it was two people facing Wei Tu together, but now... it's Wei Tu and Ji Xiangwan seeing themselves at the same time.

Under normal circumstances, Qin Ruhui would never have considered this situation.

It's impossible for two strong individuals to simultaneously fight against someone who is slightly weaker.

When no one can be certain of defeating their opponent, recruiting a ally becomes the most effective and safest approach.

But because of the information Wei Tu chose to reveal at this moment... information that everyone already knew, the situation turned around.

They looked at themselves with the kind of gaze one would give to prey.

Two hunters hunted down a single prey.