Corpse Recovery Diver-Chapter 1055 - 189:
Despite the apprehension, what's meant to be done must be done.
"Crack... crack... crack..."
The sound of broken jade cracking is now distinctly audible; at this pace, it's only a short while until the end.
This Array of mine, if nothing else, by fully retracting and focusing on defense, can certainly hold out until the broken jade undergoes a complete transformation.
The qualification for this first round is now thoroughly secured.
But, if conflict can be avoided, then avoid it; if something can be saved, save it.
Li Zhiyuan steps forward, surveying the surroundings.
This scene of being surrounded bears a striking resemblance to the advancing white mist he encountered in Alii's dream.
Granted, those surrounding here aren't entirely trivial, but that doesn't prevent him from relocating the state he was in there to here.
Even in bluffing, there are differences.
Li Zhiyuan's voice, amplified by the Array's effect, rings out loudly:
"The broken jade can be lost, but the first ten to strike the array will surely be dragged down with you!"
For a moment, the scene fell silent.
However, they did not retreat, nor were they likely to retreat.
Nevertheless, transmitting messages and agreeing to strike simultaneously requires some time.
And that time, is enough.
"Snap!" "Snap!"
Two pieces of broken jade completely shatter, turning into a pile of powder, with a tinge of yellow light overflowing.
Li Zhiyuan reaches out to grab it, as does Zhao Yi, who is seated on a chair.
Upon contact, a mark appears in both of their palms, presumably a genuine invitation to a banquet.
At the same time, the pillar of corpse energy above dissipates entirely, and the dark clouds above retreat, allowing the bright moonlight to pour down.
Around them, sounds of regret, curses, and helplessness arise.
Everyone knows the corpse energy in the broken jade was a smokescreen, Jiang Shui intentionally letting everyone fight and scramble over it, but once this smokescreen is taken, the original rules return.
First, there's nothing left to fight for; second, fighting senselessly now carries consequences; third, those who didn't obtain the broken jade must consider their imminent next rush.
Remember, Zhao Yi nearly lost his life in the next rush because Li Zhiyuan had consumed the previous one entirely on his own.
Some cursed and turned away, some offered congratulations and retreated, most chose to leave swiftly in silence.
A sudden start, a bloody and brutal process, and an absurd and unruly conclusion.
Staring at this scene, a momentary sense of desolation rises within Li Zhiyuan.
After lighting the lamp, before admitting defeat, your fate is no longer in your hands; Jiang Shui pushes you, and you must go where he says.
This is truly: one in Jianghu, not in control of oneself.
Unfortunately, these hard-earned complex high-end emotions came and went quickly, leaving no time to savor them.
Examining the mark in his palm, Li Zhiyuan walks to Zhao Yi, saying:
"It ain't easy."
Zhao Yi's face twitches; he feels the young man is flaunting at him, yet Li Zhiyuan doesn't appear to be, as his exclamation seems genuinely heartfelt.
Yet, this makes Zhao Yi feel even more aggrieved and imbalanced!
His face begins to flush, with wisps of white smoke rising from his head, appearing overheated.
Li Zhiyuan fears Zhao Yi may be driven to death in this state, wasting a precious acquired spot, so he hastily adds:
"Alright, it's you who had it tough."
Zhao Yi's head tilts, unsure if he has exerted all his strength or if this insincere consolation has further struck him. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Ultimately, he faints.
Lin Shuyou wipes the paint off his face, glancing left and right, and asks, "Is it over? What's next?"
Run Sheng:
"Feast."
