Chapter 95: Five Days of Fierce Battle, External Enemies Suddenly Arrive

Five days.

Five whole days.

Su Yun could no longer remember how many times he had been kicked out of the Trial Tower.

On the first day, eight people were lost, and they barely won. But they were wiped out on the second floor.

On the second day, they encountered a saber-wielder wearing a bamboo hat on the first floor. His saber technique was ridiculously fast—one strike per person—and he almost cut everyone down.

In the end, he risked taking a slash, got close, and smashed the opponent's saber with a staff, barely passing.

Then, two fat men appeared on the second floor, one gold and one silver. Their coordination was so seamless it made one's scalp tingle, and they were directly crushed.

On the third day, the first floor had a huge Yao Beast. It had thick skin and flesh, and a large attack range, but its fighting style was single-minded. After figuring out the pattern, everyone's coordination became better, and they even passed with only two casualties.

But the second floor was a woman with black wings. Her speed was like teleportation, and they couldn't hit her at all. Another wipeout.

On the fourth day, they encountered a two-headed person on the first floor again. This time, everyone had experience, their coordination improved significantly, and they passed smoothly with only four casualties.

The second floor was that saber-wielder—no, it was an enhanced version of the saber-wielder, who could slash out ten zhang of Saber Qi. Wipeout.

Today, they encountered a group of small monsters on the first floor. Although there were many, their strength was average, and everyone passed without injury. Everyone was cheering, thinking they could finally wash away their shame.

Then on the second floor, they encountered those two fat men again.

The Golden and Silver Fat Duo.

The Golden Fat Man, whose defense was ridiculously thick—Magical Artifacts hitting him only produced a few sparks—but his attack speed was slow, making him easier to dodge.

The Silver Fat Man, whose speed was fast and attacks were strange. He always appeared behind people out of nowhere, and one hammer blow meant a hole.

The key was that these two fat men coordinated seamlessly. The Golden Fat Man stood in front to attract fire, while the Silver Fat Man flanked to sneak attack.

If you wanted to bypass the Golden Fat Man to hit the Silver Fat Man, the Golden Fat Man would sit down, shaking the earth, making it impossible to stand firm. If you wanted to focus fire on the Golden Fat Man first, the Silver Fat Man would frantically output damage from behind, impossible to guard against.

Twenty people went in, and in less than an incense stick of time, they were wiped out.

They didn't even have a chance to resist.

…

Late night.

Qingyou Valley was shrouded in the quiet night.

The lights in the dormitory building had long been extinguished, and the girls, exhausted from the day, had mostly fallen into dreams.

The Trial Tower stood quietly in the deepest part of the valley, its pitch-black tower body glowing with a cold luster under the moonlight, like a silent giant beast.

Not far in front of the tower, a simple wooden house had been set up at some point.

The wooden house was not large, only a few zhang square, and a spirit lamp was lit inside, its dim yellow light spilling out through the window lattice.

Inside the house.

Twenty people sat in a circle.

No, to be precise, it was the remaining thirteen.

Those seven Half-step Foundation Establishment Disciples were too tired to crawl up after the challenge ended every day, so Su Yun let them go back to rest.

Sitting here at this moment were eight Foundation Establishment and five Half-step Foundation Establishment who still had energy.

The atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.

Su Yun sat in the main seat, spinning the black iron short staff in his hand, his face gloomy.

Elder Han Yue sat on his left, still with that cold-as-frost appearance, but looking closely, there was a trace of fatigue between her brows.

The hem of her moon-white Dao robe was stained with some dust, and there was a tiny tear on her sleeve.

Liu Wugou sat on his right. That usual bewitching and charming air was long gone; her hair was a bit messy, and there was a shallow bloodstain on her face.

Blood Maiden leaned against a pillar, eyes closed, not knowing if she was regulating her breath or thinking about something.

She wore a dark red dress, looking particularly enchanting under the spirit lamp, but her face lacked some sharpness and had more fatigue.

All the women carried a little fatigue, and their eyes were filled with unmelting gloom.

Even True Monarch Bingpo, who was sitting opposite Su Yun, had her small body curled into a ball, and her little face was as collapsed as it could be.

The little one, usually innocent and carefree, now had no light in her big blue eyes, pouting, tears swirling in her eyes, looking like she would cry at any moment.

Su Yun glanced at her, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

This little one was smashed to death by the Silver Fat Man's hammer today, and he even stepped on her twice after smashing her.

Although she wouldn't really die, that sense of humiliation… was enough to make her miserable for a while.

"Speak up," Su Yun said, his voice a bit hoarse. "How did you die today?"

Everyone was silent.

After a long while, Elder Han Yue spoke:

"Those two fat men… their coordination was too seamless. We simply couldn't find a flaw."

Liu Wugou replied: "The Golden Fat Man's skin is too thick. My Blood Whip hit him without even leaving a mark. When I wanted to bypass him to hit the Silver Fat Man, he could always block in front of the Silver Fat Man at the critical moment."

Blood Maiden opened her eyes and said indifferently: "The Silver Fat Man is too fast. My Blood Fiend Mist is useless against him; he can sense my position."

Everyone spoke one after another, reviewing today's situation.

Su Yun listened, his brows furrowing tighter and tighter.

Those two fat men were not too difficult to deal with individually.

The Golden Fat Man was clumsy and slow; as long as you didn't clash head-on, you could slowly grind him to death.

The Silver Fat Man was fast, but his defense was weak; as long as you could hit him, a few staff strikes would solve it.

The problem was that they were together.

One stood in front, one flanked to sneak attack.

If you wanted to hit the Golden Fat Man, the Silver Fat Man would frantically output damage on you.

If you wanted to hit the Silver Fat Man, the Golden Fat Man would sit down, shaking you so you couldn't even stand firm.

The coordination was seamless.

Su Yun thought for a moment and said: "Next time we encounter them… we must split our forces."

Everyone looked up at him.

Su Yun continued: "One part of the people will hold back the Golden Fat Man. We don't ask to kill him, just to entangle him so he cannot support the other."

"The other part, come with me, and we will output damage on the Silver Fat Man with all our might. Take him out first."

Elder Han Yue frowned slightly: "The people holding back the Golden Fat Man… will be under great pressure."

Su Yun nodded: "I know. So those who hold him back must be the ones who can withstand the most."

His gaze swept over the crowd.

"Blood Maiden, your Blood Whip can entangle people, you come."

"Saintess, your Blood Lotus can explode. Although it can't hurt him, it can interfere with his vision, you come too."

"Ye Qinghan, your ice wall can block him for a moment, you come too."

The three women nodded.

Su Yun looked at Elder Han Yue and Liu Wugou: "You come with me to hit the Silver Fat Man."

Elder Han Yue gripped her Moon Brilliance Sword: "Understood."

Liu Wugou licked her lips, a trace of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes: "This subordinate has long wanted to beat that damn fat man."

Su Yun looked at Ling Shuang and the others: "Your cultivation is not high. Wander on the periphery, use long-range attacks to interfere with them. Don't get too close, be careful of being caught in the crossfire."

Ling Shuang nodded: "Yes, Master."

Everyone discussed some details, how to position, how to coordinate, and how to deal with unexpected situations.

The atmosphere gradually became less oppressive.

Just then, the Jade Slip worn at Elder Han Yue's waist suddenly lit up.

She looked down, frowned slightly, and got up to walk out of the wooden house.

The others in the house continued to discuss, no one paid much attention.

After a while, Elder Han Yue returned.

She walked to Su Yun's side and whispered:

"Husband, it is a message from Senior Sister Qingxuan."

Su Yun raised an eyebrow.

Elder Han Yue continued: "The people from the Middle Domain have arrived."

The house went quiet instantly.

Everyone's eyes fell on Elder Han Yue.

Su Yun was stunned for a moment, who? People from the Middle Domain?

Oh right, he was wanted by the Immortal Alliance.

Some Middle Domain crusade team, three Golden Core, dozens of Foundation Establishment came from ten thousand miles away to hunt him down.

These days, he had been soaking in the Trial Tower every day and had almost forgotten about this.

"Arrived?" He asked.

Elder Han Yue nodded: "Senior Sister said they have already arrived at the Zhengyi Sect. There are three Mid Golden Core Stage, more than twenty Peak Foundation Establishment, and dozens of early and Middle Stage Foundation Establishment. The Zhengyi Sect is currently receiving them and inquiring about Master's news."

She paused and added: "Senior Sister asked Master to be careful. She said those people… are coming with ill intent."

Su Yun was silent for a moment.

Then, he smiled.

That smile carried a trace of playfulness, a trace of disdain, and a trace of… irritability.

He waved his hand and said: "Let them come. I have no time to deal with them."

Elder Han Yue was stunned.

"Husband?"

Su Yun looked at her and said seriously: "I only want to clear the Trial Tower right now. As for those three Golden Core, we will talk after I get out of the tower."

He paused and added:

"Send a message back to Qingxuan, let her keep an eye on them. Inform me if there is any situation."

Elder Han Yue opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but finally nodded:

"Yes, Husband."

She picked up the Jade Slip, whispered a few words, and put it away.

Su Yun stood up and clapped his hands.

"Alright, let's stop here for today. Everyone go back to rest, and we will continue tomorrow."