696: Hidden, one against four

However, the current situation didn't give King Baoning, King Kuiling, and the others much time to think.

King Tianluo's voluntary withdrawal was good news for King Baoning and King Kuiling.

The two of them once again intensified their attacks, bombarding King Muyu, King Kuisang, and King Yanshui.

The pressure on the three, King Muyu, King Kuisang, and King Yanshui, instantly increased.

"Damn Tianluo, he's such a coward!" King Kuisang couldn't help but curse in a low voice.

King Yanshui, on the other hand, gave the retreating King Tianluo a deep, profound look, then suddenly said, "I also feel my strength is insufficient, so I won't waste any more time. I'm withdrawing as well."

With that, King Yanshui also voluntarily withdrew from the battle.

This made everyone stunned once again.

Two king-level existences had successively withdrawn.

This was incredibly unbelievable.

After all, any existence that could reach this stage had an unyielding Dao Heart.

Even if their strength might indeed be slightly insufficient, they shouldn't give up so easily.

Yet, the current situation saw two kings directly abandoning the fight.

This caught everyone by surprise.

Even King Baoning and King Kuiling themselves were greatly astonished.

With King Yanshui's withdrawal, the field became two against two.

The pressure instantly fell on King Muyu and King Kuisang.

"Muyu, what should we do? Those two cowards, Yanshui and Tianluo, aren't fighting anymore. The two of us don't have much of a chance against the two of them," King Kuisang secretly transmitted to King Muyu.

King Muyu's face was ashen. He had never expected the situation, which was originally a four-on-two advantage, to turn out like this.

After secretly cursing King Tianluo and King Yanshui in his heart again, he transmitted back, "The two of us might not be much worse than the two of them. Even if we can't get the dao jade, we can't let King Baoning and King Kuiling have it so easily."

Upon hearing this, King Kuisang nodded, his eyes fierce: "Indeed, even if the two of us are fated to miss out on the dao jade, we can't let them get it so easily!"

As fellow Six Kings, King Kuisang and King Muyu still had a lot of ambition.

Their competition with each other had never been scarce in the past, and now, facing the greatest opportunity, the dao jade, neither of them wanted King Baoning and King Kuiling to obtain it too easily.

If they wanted the dao jade, they would have to pay a price!

"It's just that I always feel that those two guys, Tianluo and Yanshui, withdrew suspiciously. What if we fight to the death and then they pick up the spoils?"

After a pause, King Kuisang transmitted again.

Upon hearing this, King Muyu's expression subtly changed.

King Tianluo and King Yanshui withdrew too early, with almost no loss of strength. If he and King Kuisang fought King Baoning and King Kuiling to the bitter end, it was indeed very possible that King Tianluo and King Yanshui, with their preserved strength, would seize the opportunity to pick up the spoils.

With this thought, King Muyu's eyes darted around, and he suddenly spoke to King Baoning and King Kuiling:

"How about the four of us first work together to drive Yanshui and Tianluo out of the ruins, and then contend for the dao jade? Those two preserved their strength and withdrew, likely wanting to pick up a huge windfall after we fight to the death!"

As soon as these words were uttered, King Baoning and King Kuiling's expressions also subtly changed. They then exchanged glances and nodded in unison, saying:

"We two also had this very intention. Those two guys withdrew from the competition without even fighting, yet they didn't leave the ruins. They just want us to fight each other first!"

King Baoning and King Kuiling were actually worried about this very thing.

Now, seeing King Muyu propose it, they took the opportunity to temporarily form a united alliance with King Muyu and King Kuisang, and charged towards King Tianluo and King Yanshui.

At the same time, King Baoning shouted sternly:

"Tianluo, Yanshui, if you two guys want to withdraw from the competition, then just withdraw from the ruins entirely. Otherwise, don't blame us for joining forces first."

King Tianluo and King Yanshui's expressions also changed upon hearing this.

They indeed wanted to preserve their strength first, and then make their move when King Baoning and the others had almost exhausted themselves.

But clearly, King Baoning and the others were not fools and didn't want to give them this opportunity.

Seeing King Baoning, King Muyu, and the other four charging over, King Tianluo glared at King Yanshui.

If only he had withdrawn alone, it wouldn't have caused King Baoning and the others to join forces.

But precisely because this guy, King Yanshui, also withdrew.

This somewhat disrupted his plan.

As if sensing the blame in King Tianluo's eyes, King Yanshui snorted coldly: "What? Tianluo, you want to be the mantis stalking the cicada, but you won't allow this King to have the same idea? Only you can do it?"

... King Tianluo directly withdrew his gaze, ignoring King Yanshui. Instead, he sighed softly, looking at King Baoning and the others, showing no intention of leaving the ruins, nor any sign of joining forces with King Yanshui to resist the four.

He actually faced them alone.

Boom.

An unprecedentedly vast Dao power erupted.

Everyone felt their hearts palpitate.

Yet, in the field, King Tianluo, with his strength alone, withstood the attacks of King Baoning and the four others, and surprisingly, he didn't fall into a disadvantage.

In an instant, everyone was stunned.

"This... what's going on? Am I seeing things? King Tianluo against four??"

"Has this world gone mad?!"

"King Tianluo, how can he be so strong??"

Everyone was astonished.

Lin Yang was also extremely surprised to see this.

From King Baoning and King Kuiling joining forces against King Muyu and the other four, to King Tianluo and King Yanshui withdrawing from the competition.

Then to King Baoning, King Muyu, and the others joining forces to attack King Tianluo and King Yanshui.

And now, King Tianluo fighting one against four.

The situation in the field kept changing, which was truly astonishing.

"King Tianluo, when did he become so formidable?"

"He used to be the most inconspicuous among the Six Kings, but now it seems he might be the true number one among the Six Kings!"

"It's terrifying, King Tianluo has hidden himself too deeply. He hasn't exposed a single bit for so many years. It's estimated that if it weren't for the appearance of the dao jade this time, he would probably continue to hide."

Immediately after, exclamations and discussions rose and fell, one after another.

All of them looked at King Tianluo in disbelief.

One against four, evenly matched!

This strength was heart-stopping!

King Baoning, King Muyu, and the others were also momentarily stunned.

Especially King Baoning, who had always been the most famous and strongest among the Six Kings.

Although he also knew that no king-level existence was simple, he had absolute confidence that he was indeed the most formidable!

However, now, King Tianluo's single strike somewhat shattered his long-held confidence.

At the same level, King Tianluo was clearly strong to another degree!

"How is this possible?!"

King Baoning still couldn't quite believe it.

He had always felt that his strength was already at the peak of the invincible level below Dao Above!

No one could be stronger than him.

Even if there were, they would at most be on the same level as him.

But now, King Tianluo's single strike made his Dao Heart feel somewhat shattered.

"Tianluo, you..." King Baoning looked at King Tianluo, having many things he wanted to say, but unable to utter anything.

King Tianluo merely smiled faintly and said, "The dao jade belongs to me. Do none of you have any objections?"

The field suddenly fell silent.

King Yanshui, on the side, was even more stunned, looking at King Tianluo in disbelief, speechless for a long time.

"Tianluo, you are very strong, but if you want the dao jade, you will still have to pay a price!"

After a brief silence, intense battle intent surged in King Baoning's eyes, showing no signs of backing down.

King Muyu, King Kuiling, and King Kuisang, however, hesitated. (End of this chapter)