"It's still far from enough. Take these flames and let's head to the next location!"
"Yes!"
The first victory gave the two young men hope.
Who said their captain was weak? This was too great!
Actually, it was mainly because they could not hear the host's broadcast.
Otherwise, they might have been discouraged.
Because at this moment, Chasca was almost done collecting.
Her fighting style also opened Mu Yang's eyes.
If this character were released, she would really be quite oppressive against older characters.
A character with an Anemo Vision who could fly into the sky and used a technological revolver.
That enormous gun could not only shoot Anemo bullets but could also absorb other surrounding elements to fill itself.
Single-person spread — too hardcore.
Besides Chasca, there was also a kill king in other competition zones — the legendary contestant Amru, who had already taken down six teams.
"Oh no! Just as I was about to ask if contestant Amru could continue his winning streak, he encountered Iansan!"
"Who will win and who will lose in this match?!"
The result needed no further explanation. Iansan became the new kill king.
After watching Iansan, next was Mualani.
With her outstanding surfing skills, Mualani moved through the arena like a fish in water.
The waterways here seemed to have been designed specifically for her.
Mu Yang was also stunned watching the footage transmitted back from the Sacred Flame.
Natlan's characters were truly delivering some dimensional reduction.
Shark surfboards, flying big revolvers, pixel dragon hand cannons, soaring drills...
This primitive person can't play anymore!
Mu Yang had been drawn into the competition at this point.
Moreover, most of the footage broadcast featured the popular contestants.
He had no idea how Kachina was doing.
In a corner invisible to everyone, the rat team had secretly taken down many opponents of similar strength or even stronger than them.
On the way to hunt for prey, they also encountered two teams locked in battle with each other.
At this moment, the three of them had gained confidence and decisively struck, claiming the Sacred Flames of both teams.
Now, they only needed to bring the Sacred Flames in their hands back to turn them in and they would successfully advance.
Firework signals began to appear in the sky.
This was a sign that the competition was approaching its end.
If contestants could not bring the Sacred Flames back in time, it also meant failure.
The three no longer delayed. After multiple rounds of fighting, their legs were already somewhat unsteady.
But victory was right in front of them.
Their will still supported them forward.
Not far from the finish line, Kachina's group still encountered opponents.
Fortunately, everyone participated in the competition for glory and Flames of Contention, not for actual fighting.
"There is no Holy Flame Altar here. We have no need to erupt into conflict at this point."
Kachina nodded in agreement.
The two teams thus returned harmoniously to the place where the Sacred Flames were to be offered.
"Congratulations! Contestant Kachina, contestant Naluto, contestant Sasge! You have successfully passed the team battles of the Pilgrimage of the Return of the Sacred Flame."
"Congratulations! Congratulations!"
"Congratulations to you all!"
Although Kachina's group did not rank high and had not experienced any flashy battles.
They had turned their own disadvantages into advantages and secured victory in the team battles.
This also opened the eyes of the people present.
"Next, what awaits you is the individual battles. We hope you all achieve good results."
Since the individual battles would make them opponents, they had to rest separately.
"Then let's part ways here!"
"Next time we meet, we will be opponents. When you encounter us, don't hold back!"
The three parted ways. Kachina headed toward her own rest room.
She had finally entered the individual battles once again.
This time, she definitely had to work hard! Kachina!
"No problem. I'm in great condition right now. I can definitely do it!"
"Just do your best. Don't put so much pressure on yourself." Good.
Kachina turned her head upon hearing the voice. Who else could it be but Mu Yang?
"Mr. Mu Yang, you're here."
"Mm. Mualani and the others are also contestants, so they can't come over. I'm here to congratulate you on their behalf."
"Thank you, thank you all…"
Kachina felt like crying again.
If it were not for these people who trusted her continuously giving her support and encouragement.
She probably would not have been able to achieve such results.
Especially Mu Yang's special training and strategy.
A large part of why this team battle had gone so smoothly was thanks to Mu Yang's guidance.
Facing the girl's tears, Mu Yang did not offer any empty, grandiose words of comfort.
He simply took out the food he had made himself. "Replenish your strength properly. There are still tough battles ahead."
Kachina wiped away her tears and answered loudly, "Yes!"
The rest time passed in a flash.
The host came to Kachina's rest room. "Contestant Kachina, please prepare. It will be your turn to go on stage next."
"Go for it, Kachina."
"Mm, I will!"
Kachina walked out. Mu Yang also returned to the spectator stands.
Next came the crucial individual battles.
Everyone who had reached this stage was no ordinary person.
Moreover, in this one-on-one circular arena, there was no possibility of surprise attacks.
Before the match even began, both sides already knew who they would be facing.
If the team battles still allowed for some opportunistic tricks.
Here, only pure hard strength remained for comparison.
In addition, opponents in the individual battles were determined by win streaks.
A five-win streak would face another five-win streak. There was no possibility of winning by positioning against weaker opponents.
Only the strongest could win glory and proceed to confront the Abyss.
Kachina's first opponent — George, known as [Stone Heart].
He could turn Geo elements into a hard shell to protect himself.
He was also from the [Children of Echoes] tribe.
"Before coming up, my companions all said I drew a good lot, but I don't think so."
"I believe that anyone who can stand on this stage definitely has their own unique strengths."
"So, try to break through my defense, Kachina! Don't disappoint me."
"I'm done. Do you have anything you want to say?"
Kachina thought for a moment but could not come up with any harsh lines. "…I-I won't lose to you!"
"Al—right! The exchange between both sides ends here. Take your positions. The match begins."
The host blew the horn for the attack.
Flames surged on the stage, and the battle was on the verge of breaking out!
The opponent was known for defense, but that did not mean he only defended.
George condensed stones onto his fists and launched a fierce assault on Kachina.
The current Kachina focused mainly on "speed" in her movements.
She was not afraid of George's attacks.
After several rounds of exchanges, it instead became Kachina on the offensive.
George retreated into his shell.
Kachina took out her Soaring Spinner and began climbing up the Ok pillars around the arena.
After performing several bounces at the highest point, she unleashed Heavenly Movement, Ten Thousand Turns with both herself and the drill.
Relying on the impact force of the descent, the spin broke through George's defense...
"Cough cough… I lost." George dispelled his defense. "At least it shows my judgment was still good. I didn't misjudge…"
"Congratulations to contestant Kachina for winning this round. Let us give her a round of applause! At the same time, battle reports have also come from the sub-arenas… The winner is Chasca!"
In the following second and third rounds, Kachina also obtained victories.
Just as she was advancing triumphantly, her opponent for the next round was decided.
It was the mediator from the Flower-Feather Clan — Chasca!