Lin Qingyao watched Lin Yan being drawn into a battle of attrition and laughed inwardly. So he had already run out of tricks, trying to compete in endurance with a Rank 2 Gu Master.
Her confidence rose, and she intensified her attacks, not giving him any chance to breathe.
Time slowly passed, and their battle lasted for ten minutes. By now, Lin Qingyao was drenched in sweat, her aperture's primeval essence greatly depleted. She assumed Lin Yan must be in a similar state and close to exhaustion, so she looked up.
In the next moment, her expression changed. Lin Yan's breathing was still steady, showing no signs of fatigue.
"This isn't right. How can a Rank 1 Gu Master have more primeval essence than me?"
Lin Qingyao immediately sensed something was wrong. Her attacks slowed, and she stopped. After thinking for a moment, she suddenly understood and said angrily, "Lin Yan, you were hiding a Fire Coal Gu!"
She hadn't expected that Lin Yan, with his ordinary background, would have such deep reserves, with four Gu working together.
Logically speaking, with Lin Qingyao's red steel primeval essence, even if her opponent had Fire Coal Gu, she should not lose in a battle of attrition. However, there were three reasons.
Firstly, Lin Yan activated fewer Gu worms, using only Fire Cloak Gu and Fire Line Gu. Fire Pattern Gu was passive, similar to a strength-type Gu. Fire Coal Gu reduced the consumption of the other two by half, making his primeval essence consumption extremely low. In contrast, Lin Qingyao was maintaining three Gu at the same time, which drained her rapidly.
Secondly, Lin Yan's Fire Line Gu, enhanced by the Crimson Flame patterns, gained an additional boost in power, forcing Lin Qingyao to spend even more primeval essence to resist it. Lastly, it came down to technique—Lin Yan's Fire Line attacks were far more precise and frequent than hers.
"I can't let this continue. Who knows where his limit is? I have to end this!"
Lin Qingyao had no choice but to use her trump card. She suddenly took a deep breath and quickly retreated, opening a large distance between them. Raising her hand, violent flames gathered in the air.
Lin Yan frowned. This aura… a Rank 2 Gu.
As expected, Lin Qingyao said coldly, "Fireball Gu. If you can withstand this, then you win."
Hearing this, not only the audience below, but even the high-ranking members on the stands felt that Lin Yan was about to lose.
The First Elder smiled and said, "This child has always been strong and unwilling to bully the weak. To be pushed to this point, even in defeat, Lin Yan can still be considered outstanding. With the Family's support, his future achievements will not be inferior to Qingyao's."
The Rank 2 Fireball Gu was not only stronger than Fire Line Gu, but its range and impact were also much greater.
At this moment, Lin Yan suddenly chuckled. He had already expected this situation, so how could he be unprepared?
He released three Gu worms—Cool Wind Gu, Sand Pit Gu, and Clear Water Gu. The crowd was confused, frowning as they muttered, "What can logistical Gu even do?"
In the next moment, everyone was shocked. Even the Rank 4 and Rank 5 experts on the stands showed surprise.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Lin Yan's aura surged as green, yellow, and blue lights intertwined. The power of the three Gu merged together, producing a strange fluctuation.
Rank 1 Killer Move—Wind and Sand Swirl to Blind the Eyes!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—a fierce wind suddenly rose on the arena, carrying thick sand and dust as it swept toward Lin Qingyao.
"Ah!" The young girl cried out, her vision instantly turning gray. The fireball she had just gathered dispersed on the spot, and a sharp pain struck her eyes. Even so, she gritted her teeth and endured it, forcefully activating her Fire Cloak Gu to protect herself.
Seeing this, Lin Yan felt a trace of admiration. There was no strength without reason; anyone who reached this level had their own determination.
But… "You will lose, Lin Qingyao."
Lin Yan's movements changed. He activated another killer move—Sinking Mud Pit, Bone-Chilling Cold. The same three logistical Gu were used, but in a different order. The previous move had been Sand Pit Gu, Cool Wind Gu, Clear Water Gu. This time, it was Sand Pit Gu, Clear Water Gu, Cool Wind Gu.
In the more than a month since returning from the caravan, he had trained in the dream realm with triple time flow, suffered countless injuries, and explored multiple combinations. Only these two could be considered complete.
This would seal his victory!
Gurgle, gurgle… the ground beneath Lin Qingyao suddenly gave way, forming a mud pit that trapped the lower half of her body. At the same time, bone-chilling water soaked into her flame cloak, and the crimson fire protecting her gradually faded.
Water overcame fire. Lin Qingyao had no way to resist. Covered in mud and in a sorry state, she was quickly carried off the stage by a healing Gu Master to treat her eyes, preventing any lasting damage.
On the stands, the First Elder let out a long sigh and said, "The younger generation is truly impressive. A Rank 1 Gu Master actually created a killer move."
Huang Ming was clearly moved. "Does this child have the potential of a Gu Immortal? This killer move has great value. It even uses the Family's logistical Gu. If dozens of people activate it together, the effect would be extraordinary."
The Second Elder, a refined middle-aged man, nodded. "After the competition ends, approach Lin Yan privately. Offer to purchase it sincerely, but do not force him. If he refuses, let it go. Do not damage the heart of a talent."
More than a dozen Family Elders nodded in agreement. After her eyes were treated, Lin Qingyao clenched her teeth and said to Lin Yan, "I lost this time. Next time, I will win."
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