Chapter 88: One Against Four

Hua Wuhen turned his face toward Donggong Qianxue, his earlier anger and humiliation swept away. On that handsome visage, a faint, cruel smile appeared. “Looking at it this way, it seems rather marvelous. No matter how stunning the results of the previous stage were, only the one who stands upon this Black Ice Battle Platform in the end will be the true king.”

At the start, he had been utterly captivated by Donggong Qianxue’s beauty, but she had shown him no regard whatsoever. In the second stage of the trials, Donggong Qianxue had ground him into the dust. His hatred for her had long since become as inexhaustible as a surging river.

Now, upon hearing that the third stage would be a chaotic battle among five contenders, his heart thrummed with excitement. He felt as though Dantai Wushuang was giving him the perfect opportunity for vengeance.

Wonderful!

At last, he could vent all his hatred for Donggong Qianxue.

“Shi Gao, Gongzu Xingyong, Mo Shui—you’ve all seen it. Donggong Qianxue is a Divine Phoenix. In the previous trial, she resisted all the myriad world’s Dao tones contained in the character ‘Dao.’ Imagine how powerful she must be,” Hua Wuhen transmitted directly to the other three princes on the Black Ice Battle Platform. “If we simply brawl mindlessly, I wager Donggong Qianxue will be the final victor.”

Shi Gao, prince of the Sacred Nation of Qianjue—perhaps a realm of pure snow—had exceptionally fair skin and features of exquisite refinement.

Gongzu Xingyong, prince of the Sacred Nation of Cangyue, was tall and robust, standing over two meters, like an iron tower.

Mo Shui, prince of the Sacred Nation of Yulan, was of moderate stature, scholarly in appearance.

Receiving Hua Wuhen’s transmission, Shi Gao, Gongzu Xingyong, and Mo Shui paused, exchanging glances.

Clearly, Hua Wuhen spoke truth. Donggong Qianxue possessed an incomparably pure Divine Phoenix bloodline, able even to transform herself into a colossal seven-colored phoenix. There could be no doubt—her strength exceeded theirs.

They needed a strategy; otherwise, none of them would have a chance to enter the Sacred Domain.

“Hua Wuhen, then, in your view, how should we conduct this chaotic battle?” Gongzu Xingyong asked, his voice transmitted among them.

Their transmissions were diffuse, so all four could hear. Such diffuse transmission was possible for those who had advanced to the Dao Transformation Realm; the higher one’s cultivation, the more people could receive such transmissions.

Shi Gao and Mo Shui, receiving Gongzu Xingyong’s words, also looked to Hua Wuhen.

Hua Wuhen smiled faintly. “Is there any need to say more? Naturally, the four of us should join forces and eliminate Donggong Qianxue.”

“And after we eliminate her, what about the four of us?” Shi Gao interjected.

“We fight freely, each according to our skill,” Hua Wuhen replied. “Of course, two-on-two is also possible.”

In the previous two trials, he had outperformed the other three by far. Now, his only concern was Donggong Qianxue. Once she was gone, he would not care how the battle played out.

He was confident in his own strength.

The prince of Yulan snorted coldly. “Once Donggong Qianxue is eliminated, the three of us will join forces against you!”

At these words, Shi Gao and Gongzu Xingyong’s eyes lit up.

Indeed, among the five, aside from Donggong Qianxue, Hua Wuhen was the strongest. In fact, they felt he was even more dangerous than Donggong Qianxue, for he was cunning.

“The three of you against me?” Hua Wuhen’s breath caught; his lips twitched.

These damned princes—truly ruthless!

Then, he smiled indifferently. “Fine, if the three of you want to join forces, so be it. I don’t mind. For now, our priority is to eliminate Donggong Qianxue.”

As long as Donggong Qianxue was removed, he feared no alliance; he would play whatever tricks were necessary.

In short, the spot in the Sacred Domain had to be his!

“Have the four of you finished discussing your alliance? If so, get on with it. Don’t be so indecisive,”

A faint voice sounded from nearby.

Hua Wuhen, Shi Gao, Gongzu Xingyong, and Mo Shui all paused and turned.

Donggong Qianxue stood not far off, gazing at them with utter disdain.

Anyone with sense could see they were conspiring.

Hua Wuhen sneered and shook his head. “Donggong Qianxue, since you already know, I might as well say it plainly: yes, the four of us have indeed joined forces.”

“Then, let’s begin,” Donggong Qianxue said without another word.

In the next instant, her form transformed once more into a seven-colored Divine Phoenix, radiant brilliance erupting skyward, dazzling and magnificent.

“My heavens—Hua Wuhen, Shi Gao, Gongzu Xingyong, and Mo Shui are actually joining forces to fight Donggong Qianxue!”

“Clearly, their approach is correct. In the previous trial, Donggong Qianxue resisted all the myriad Dao tones in the character ‘Dao,’ her performance astonishing, her strength unfathomable. If they don’t join forces, she will certainly be the last one standing on the Black Ice Battle Platform.”

“Although Donggong Qianxue possesses an incomparably pure Divine Phoenix bloodline, now she’s facing four princes alone. Is it possible? Princes and princesses are the most outstanding young heirs of their Sacred Nations, especially Hua Wuhen of Baidan, whose previous trial results were remarkable.”

All around the Black Ice Battle Platform, the crowd erupted in excitement.

Everyone was abuzz. The Palace Lord of the Spring-Autumn Sacred Nation, Donggong Qianxue, was about to take on the princes of Qianjue, Baidan, Cangyue, and Yulan—alone.

Absolutely insane.

This chaotic battle was proving even more thrilling than they had imagined.

In the Spring-Autumn Sacred Nation’s section, Donggong Fu, the Sacred Queen, and the gathered Spring-Autumn powerhouses all wore faces as dark as water.

“Damn it!” Donggong Fu growled, fists clenched tightly.

These four Sacred Nation princes were utterly shameless, ganging up on Donggong Qianxue.

Yet, they were helpless. When Dantai Wushuang announced the third stage, she merely said it would be a chaotic battle; she never forbade alliances.

In other words, Hua Wuhen and the other princes were acting within the rules.

Chen Changsheng’s expression, on the other hand, brimmed with anticipation. He was eager to see whether Donggong Qianxue, whose Divine Phoenix bloodline was now awakened, could defeat Hua Wuhen and the other three princes’ alliance.

Chen Die’er clung tightly to her father’s hand, her delicate face full of eager expectation.