The python kept dodging deadly attacks. Xu Yuehuai's attacks were fast, ruthless, and accurate, forcing it to slither around to avoid those that could hurt it. As for the attacks that slashed at its tail shell, the python ignored them.
Those watching from above were sweating bullets. "Why is this spirit beast just dodging and not attacking? Look, even that girl's attacks can't hurt it. Why didn't you finish it off sooner so we could take the money and leave?"
Some people started shouting, believing that Xu Yuehuai was bound to lose this match.
However, some people understood the python's movements and recognized its species. "They're just pretending to know what they're talking about. All the attacks that the python dodged were attacks that could have hurt it. Look at how it was dodging those attacks; it didn't have the energy to care about anything else."
After the man revealed the truth, many people observed more closely and discovered the unusual place. Those who had bet on the python began to feel uneasy. Now it seemed that Xu Yuehuai's strength was not weak, and might even be stronger than the python.
"Don't worry, at this rate, the python will eventually exhaust her spiritual power, and then she'll be at our mercy!" Someone laughed loudly. These words reached Pu Tianyi's ears, and a sense of unease crept into his heart.
He stared intently at the tiny figures below, his body unharmed, but his situation was far from favorable.
Ji Yuanchi was very confident. Xu Yuehuai was only using a sword, and she hadn't even used her own talisman yet, which proved that things were going quite well.
On the ring, Xu Yuehuai remained vigilant, taking each step with extreme caution to prevent the python from launching a sneak attack. This left the python helpless, forcing it to passively dodge the attack.
It had no intelligence; it only knew that it wanted to eat the human in front of it, but it also needed to protect itself from injury. With these two desires combined, it gradually became agitated, its body turned red, and its forked tongue emerged from its mouth. It opened its abyssal maw, wanting to bite off Xu Yuehuai's head directly.
Xu Yuehuai stood still for a moment, then took a step back just before it made contact. He then leaped up, his silver sword pointing downwards, and plunged straight into the python's head. Xu Yuehuai even stirred it around a bit, as if afraid it wasn't dead.
The match ended just like that. Those who bet on Xu Yuehuai made money. The odds weren't that high, but it was already pretty good that they didn't lose. Those who lost had faces full of regret and looked extremely ugly.
Xu Yuehuai drew her silver sword, and the python completely deflated. She walked to the softest part of the snake's body, wiped the sword, cleaned up all the bloodstains, and left the arena.
Xu Yuehuai used a special passage, so the people outside couldn't stop her. She went directly into the private room to meet up with Ji Yuanchi and the others. She took off her mask, smiled, and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting."
Ji Yuanchi was the first to reach Xu Yuehuai, excitedly hugging her arm. "Wow, Yueyue, you're amazing! That spirit beast was no match for you at all. You took care of it in no time! If I had gone up there, I probably would have been in a bit of a mess. I couldn't have been as cool as you, but I could still have killed it!"
Ji Yuanchi looked at Xu Yuehuai with admiration.
As they walked out, the servant had already brought over the spirit stones they had won. The most luxurious-looking storage ring belonged to Xu Yuehuai. The servant walked up to them and said, "This storage ring belongs to the thousand high-grade spirit stones from earlier. I suppose it belongs to this distinguished guest?"
The servant immediately noticed the extra person in the room. Combining this with what Pu Tianyi had just told him, he had a rough idea of what was going on. Xu Yuehua nodded, and the servant placed the tray in front of her. "The ring contains our arena's token, as well as your winnings and initial stake. Our arena has branches in both the Middle and Upper Realms. With this token, you can enter freely and bring others along."
As the servant distributed the storage rings to the remaining people, the content of his introduction had little to do with Ji Yuanchi and the others.
Pu Tianyi kept staring at Xu Yuehuai, until she couldn't help but turn her head and ask, "Third Brother, do I look strange? Why are you staring at me?"
Pu Tianyi replied excitedly, "I was just a little shocked because it was the first time I had seen you fight up close. I didn't know you during the competition before and only caught a glimpse of you from afar. Now that I've observed you carefully, I realize you are truly a remarkable person!"
When the three of them came out of the Colosseum, it was already dark. Various lights were lit along the street, illuminating the area, and there were also some different vendors calling out their wares. The four of them walked side by side, two in front of the other, down the street.
Xu Yuehuai felt that the battle with the spirit beast today was very special. Although she had killed spirit beasts in the beast tide in the North City before, there was an indescribable difference between the two.
"I'm going back to the academy," Xu Yuehuai suddenly said, turning her head to the side.
Pu Tianyi was a little disappointed. He was going to Qianlibao, which was not in the same faction as Xu Yuehuai and the others, so it would be difficult to meet again in the future. "Time has passed too quickly. Let's take you back together. If there is another opportunity like this next time, Yueyue must come out to play!"
Xu Yuehuai chuckled and nodded, "Of course."
The three siblings escorted Xu Yuehuai to the academy gate. Ji Yuanchi resisted the urge to stay at the academy with her. She invited Xu Yuehuai, but Xu Yuehuai declined, saying that she still had things to pack at the academy.
But she had to stay home with her family for one night. After today, everyone would go their separate ways. There were not many Guo family disciples going to Qingtao Valley. Pu Erge was one of them. His main purpose in going to Qingtao Valley was because he was worried about Ji Yuanchi.
The world of the Middle Realm is much more complex than that of the Lower Realm; this was information that the Pu family had gathered in advance.
It just so happens that Brother Pu also wants to know why the once-renowned Qingtao Valley has become the weakest force, and what exactly happened during this time.
Back in the courtyard, Xu Yuehuai felt a strange sensation. For some reason, ever since she got drunk last night, she had been somewhat absent-minded. Even when she went out today, she was the same. The only time she was truly focused was during the competition.
She walked around the yard and found nothing unusual, except for a broken wine bottle at the back of the yard.
After tidying up the courtyard, Xu Yuehuai sat cross-legged in the courtyard and began to meditate.
The night was long, and Xu Yuehuai spent the whole night in quiet meditation, finally managing to expel the restlessness and strangeness from her heart. She arrived at the meeting place at the appointed time, where many people had already arrived, including many elders from her family and teachers from the academy.
Dean Guo and Dean Fu Jia were also present; as deans of the college, they were obliged to attend.
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