236: Challenge after challenge

A very sneaky method.

However, one had to admit, this was the optimal solution.

Everyone knew that defeating Ye Zirou was merely the first step.

Beyond that, after acquiring the token, they would still have to face a pack of wolves.

No one would stand by and watch themselves obtain the Rain Fairy's Legacy.

To avoid any unnecessary trouble, the best approach was to defeat Ye Zirou effortlessly, and when it was their turn, defeat her, grab the token, and run.

However, these Martial Artists of Innate-level combat power misjudged three things.

First, Ye Zirou's true combat power was far more terrifying than they imagined.

She was not merely at the Initial Stage of the Acquired Realm combat power, but had reached the Early Stage of the Acquired Realm, and was only one step away from being able to completely overpower those at the Early Stage of the Acquired Realm.

Second, Ye Zirou was eager for more enemies from the Houtian Realm; her trial was to continuously defeat one hundred enemies, and there was no rule that the enemies had to be of the Innate level.

As for the third, of course, regarding the Rain Fairy's Legacy, everyone thought that by defeating Ye Zirou and seizing the token, they could successfully obtain the Rain Fairy's Legacy, which was naturally a pipe dream.

This was a reward Ye Zirou obtained from the Tower of the Heavens, and only she had the opportunity to receive the Rain Fairy's Legacy.

Once the trial failed, no matter who received the token, it would eventually disappear completely, awaiting the appearance of the next fated person.

One could say that these Martial Artists were merely stepping stones for Ye Zirou.

The battle continued!

Unbeknownst to them, Ye Zirou had already continuously defeated seventy-seven powerful enemies.

Seeing this, the Martial Artists couldn't help but gasp.

"Is this person still human?"

"I originally thought Shen Xi was already outrageous, but why is his woman so strong too!"

"If this continues, will she still be able to be defeated?"

"It must be fine, haven't you seen that she's already exhausted?"

"That's right, no matter how strong she is, she can't fight endlessly."

The Martial Artists began to discuss animatedly.

They felt defeated.

Not only because they had continuously lost to Ye Zirou, but also because the opponent was a woman.

Losing to a woman, and losing so miserably, was truly too humiliating.

"It's our turn to enter the arena!"

"The time is almost right."

"If we don't go in soon, the token might be snatched by others."

The Innate-level Martial Artists also whispered.

They considered themselves superior and did not get involved with the ordinary Martial Artists.

Moreover, to ensure they could retain the Legacy after obtaining the token, these individuals had formed small groups based on their closeness.

"Then I'll test the waters first!"

A Martial Artist at the Initial Stage of Innate Realm spoke.

With that, he proactively stepped forward.

"Nineteenth City — Sun Lei, please enlighten me!"

Sun Lei cupped his hands and said.

"Fight!"

Near vermilion, one is stained red; Ye Zirou had been with Shen Xi for a long time, and her personality had become somewhat similar.

She was too lazy to speak superfluous words; a single "fight" was enough to explain everything.

This woman, now, was increasingly like a female War God, her Battle Intent boiling intensely.

The battle quickly erupted.

The pressure brought by Sun Lei was clearly much greater than that of previous opponents.

Coupled with Ye Zirou's excessive consumption, for a time, she couldn't do anything to him.

This scene filled the Innate-level Martial Artists with mixed emotions.

Those in alliances naturally secretly cheered, feeling that victory was secure and the Rain Fairy's Legacy was within their grasp.

Those who were hostile, on the other hand, regretted it immensely, wishing they had acted first; wasn't this just giving Sun Lei an advantage?

"You should just give up! In your current state, you are no match for me."

Sun Lei spoke while attacking.

He was in Peak condition, while Ye Zirou was exhausted; the outcome was already self-evident.

"Fight!"

Ye Zirou's response was incredibly domineering.

Her sleeves were her strongest weapons.

Each strike seemed capable of splitting mountains and cracking stones.

This secretly astonished Sun Lei.

This woman was already so fatigued, yet she still possessed such combat power.

If she were in her Peak state, he would definitely be no match for her.

No wonder Shen Xi dared to let Ye Zirou face so many powerful enemies alone with confidence.

"You've already lost!"

As Ye Zirou let out a low cry.

Two streams of silk appeared behind her.

The silk directly entangled Sun Lei, binding him so he couldn't move.

This scene stunned everyone present.

"What! Ye Zirou's weapon wasn't her sleeves after all?"

"I always thought her clothes were a meticulously refined weapon, but it turns out they're just ordinary clothes?"

"All this time, Ye Zirou has been hiding her strength; she didn't even need to use a weapon to deal with the previous enemies?"

"Hiss! How could this woman be so terrifying!"

That's right, only at this moment did Ye Zirou use her weapon.

The Martial Dao she Cultivated, broadly speaking, was the Dao of whip arts.

And through her research and refinement, she had transformed it into an even more elusive silk stream.

The silk stream was softer than a whip and more unpredictable, capable of unleashing unimaginable effects in battle.

Moreover, even such soft silk as the stream could become her weapon for killing enemies, let alone other things. It could be said that Ye Zirou's fighting style was the most difficult to counter among Shen Xi's group.

Under everyone's gaze, the silk stream entangled Sun Lei, then lightly tossed him aside.

"Considering what you said earlier... I won't hurt you."

Ye Zirou rarely showed a hint of shyness.

She naturally wasn't interested in Sun Lei, but it was because in the previous battle, when he was discussing, he kept referring to her as Shen Xi's woman, which made her show mercy.

"I... lost..."

Sun Lei said, incredibly dejected.

The blow was simply too great.

An exhausted woman had so easily defeated him.

This severely bruised his self-esteem.

"Next, whose turn is it?"

Ye Zirou quickly adjusted her shy emotions, secretly glanced at Shen Xi, and then continued.

"I'll go!"

This was also a powerful enemy at the Initial Stage of Innate Realm.

The battle erupted again!

However, the trial had now entered its Late Stage, and Ye Zirou naturally no longer needed to hide her strength, easily defeating her opponent as well.

Of course, her physical strength was once again significantly depleted.

One enemy after another challenged her.

They clearly intended to completely exhaust her until she could no longer fight.

Unbeknownst to them, Ye Zirou had already defeated ninety-two enemies.

And at this moment, she was already tottering, barely able to stand steadily.

"Brother Shen, if this continues, sister-in-law..." Beside him, Chen Fang's words were cut short as he felt Liu Yiyi's gaze, and he quickly rephrased: "Ye Zirou won't be able to hold on."

"Not necessarily, perhaps an unexpected surprise will appear?"

Shen Xi finally spoke.