Chapter 393: Chapter 279: The Wind Gourd! Shattering the Mirage Pearl! Yan Chuan’s Debut at the Sword Discussion! [First update, 4000 words!]
"Wang Zhengyi’s ’Mirage Pearl’ is merely a Second Rank Green Equipment."
"But when paired with Yan Chuan’s Second Rank Green Equipment ’Vajra Pet’, it can easily take down Dai Xiangfeng, ranked 30th on the ’Hidden Dragon’ list, and Hu Fenglan, whose strength is not much different."
"Second Rank Green Equipment is weaker! Third Rank Blue Equipment is stronger!"
"However, if used skillfully, the utility of Second Rank Green Equipment may not necessarily be inferior to a lone Third Rank Blue Equipment."
Take Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi for example.
If these two were to attack the arena, on the other eleven arenas, few teams could withstand the combination of Wang Zhengyi’s ’Mirage Pearl’ and Yan Chuan’s ’Vajra Pet’, both Second Rank Green Equipment.
It’s no worse than Liu Xin’s Third Rank ’Chasing God Blade’.
"They can defend the arena!"
"And also attack!"
Lu Yuru exclaimed.
These two treasures alone are enough for Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi to shine in this Sword Discussion, but the treasures they possess are not limited to these.
Wang Zhengyi only has one ’Mirage Pearl’ worthy of note.
But Yan Chuan is different—
"That’s Inner Armor!"
"And the trumpet in his hand!"
"Both are Second Rank Green Equipment!"
"And more!"
Lu Yuru fixed her gaze on Yan Chuan, clearly identifying each treasure on him—
Vajra Pet!
Golden Silk Silkworm Armor!
White Horn Trumpet!
None escaped her Dharma Eye.
But all shone with green light, they were all Second Rank, more numerous but not enough to move Lu Yuru’s mind.
What really made her heart race was a glint in Yan Chuan’s bosom—
"Purple Light!"
"Purple Equipment!"
"Flashing! The green light of Vajra Pet flickers on and off. Could this treasure shield my ’Wisdom Eye’?"
"No, that’s not right!"
"If it’s going to shield, it should shield everything. Why only Vajra Pet?"
"Could it be—"
Lu Yuru thought of a possibility, "Space surprise weapon? Storage Exotic Treasure?!"
Only a storage treasure could conceal the treasure light of a surprise weapon, making it invisible to her.
So—
"Could that rhombic Fourth Rank Purple Equipment be a storage treasure?"
Lu Yuru was shocked.
She had been fortunate enough to obtain a Second Rank Green Equipment storage treasure, which contained only a seven-inch square space, enough only for personal items, not even weapons.
Yet even that was extremely precious.
A Fourth Rank Purple Equipment storage treasure?!
"How large could that space be?"
Lu Yuru couldn’t imagine, but she knew: "Regardless of whether that Fourth Rank Purple Equipment is a storage treasure, it’s best for me not to face Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi."
Mirage Pearl!
Vajra Pet!
Combined, their power is overwhelming!
Simply unreasonable.
Conquering the ’Hai Character’ arena is extremely difficult.
Unless a master wielding Third Rank Blue Equipment takes the stage, based on the nature of the treasures, it might be possible to overcome or at least force out the Fourth Rank Purple Equipment on Yan Chuan.
Thinking this way.
Nightfall arrived.
The seventh round of drawing lots arrived unexpectedly.
Lu Yuru paid attention to Yan Chuan, to the ’Hai Character’ arena, and after seeing the draw results, Lu Yuru saw that glint of blue beneath Yan Chuan’s stage and blinked, "Could it be that not only have my eyes been blessed, but my mouth too?"
What you say comes true!
Your word follows the law!
There’s really a Third Rank Blue Equipment challenging Yan Chuan!
...
"Finally drew it!"
Zhuge Zhen clenched his fist in joy.
He hails from Hui State Xiping Academy, where during the Hui State Competition, he defeated Yin Ye from the Purple Beard Sect and others to win decisively, and was ranked 52nd on the ’Hidden Dragon List’ by the Traveler Department, showcasing strong prowess.
Unfortunately, luck was not on his side.
During the cliff climbing competition, he accidentally encountered falling rocks and couldn’t dodge in time, resulting in a fall. He was saved by Shen Wu but lost hope in winning, and lacked the strength to continue the climb, wasting several hours taking a detour to ascend the mountain.
By the time Zhuge Zhen reached the summit, the ’Cang Mountain Sword Discussion’ arena attack and defense had already entered its third hour and was in the third round, making it too difficult to be drawn to participate.
Repeatedly failing to draw.
Growing increasingly frustrated.
Until this round, the seventh round, finally—
"Hai Character Arena!"
"First position!"
...
"’Hidden Dragon’ 53rd ’Outer Heaven Jade Dragon’ Zhuge Zhen!"
"From Hui State."
"Even Dai Xiangfeng and Hu Fenglan are no match for Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi, what use is he going up there? I bet he won’t last the time it takes to drink a cup of tea!"
"Not necessarily! Look at them! Zhuge Zhen hides his emotions well, but the person beside him is beaming with confidence, as if ’victory is assured’ is written all over his face!"
"They know full well that Wang Zhengyi has the ’Mirage Pearl’ and that Yan Chuan’s team is unbeatable in mixed smoke combat, yet they are eager to challenge and are this excited after being drawn. They must have some tricks up their sleeve!"
"That’s true!"
"Just as Wang Zhengyi has the ’Mirage Pearl’, can’t others also have treasures?"
...
The audience below chattered.
They weren’t solely focused on the ’Hai Character’ arena; in fact, all twelve arenas and arena masters had their spectators, each analyzing how to successfully attack the arena, exploring and studying various strategies.
Comparing skills and treasures.
Many acknowledged that the ’Hai Character’, ’Si Character’, and ’Chen Character’ arenas were the most likely to be quickly conquered.
Among them, the ’Si Character’ arena was occupied by Peng Fannian, whose team had only him with Human List-level strength, as one man can’t hold up everything, so if a strong team were to draw and attack, Peng Fannian might lose, surrendering the arena master position.
Thus, the ’Si Character’ arena had the most teams signing up for the draw.
The challenge against the ’Si Character’ arena was due to the perceived relative weakness of Peng Fannian.
As for the ’Hai Character’ and ’Chen Character’ arenas, they were, in the public’s view, reliant on treasures.
For example, Liu Xin of the ’Chen Character’ arena relied on the ’Chasing God Blade’, which could split into three and attack autonomously, to successfully conquer the arena!
If someone could break her ’Chasing God Blade’, then the arena might be conquered.