504: Chapter 504 Winners' Post-Game Review

That great battle had come to an end.

In the eyes of outsiders, it was merely an ordinary battle between Prodigies.

Exciting, intense, and worth discussing for a long time over tea and after-dinner conversations.

But in the eyes of Chu Wujiu and the others, it was a battle of god-slaying.

Seven people, exhausting everything they had, only barely managed to pull that man who had never lost down from his altar.

Qin Wangchuan was taken away by the Qin Family.

The Heaven-Opening Intent within the heaven-opening battle halberd had invaded his body; the Qin Family feared his Foundation might be damaged and brought him back overnight for recuperation.

Li Qingluan followed him.

As for the rest, they were casually settled within the Myriad Dao Academy.

Though called 'casual,' it actually wasn't that simple.

Recuperation Pools from various families were moved in overnight, boxes of saint medicine were poured in, Spiritual Liquid surged, and precious light flickered, nourishing those Dao bodies that were being reconstructed.

Myriad Dao Academy, the side hall of Qin Wangchuan's Dao Arena.

Inside the hall, several Recuperation Pools were arranged in a scattered fashion.

Spiritual Liquid surged in the pools, and precious light was misty.

Deep within the pool water, the faint sound of bones reconstructing could be heard.

Flesh and blood slowly underwent Rebirth in the Spiritual Liquid, and every single Meridian was reconnected under the soaking of medicinal power.

After this battle, everyone's treatment had been upgraded by a level.

Especially for Ye Lingchuan, it was more than just one level.

With those battle results right there, no one could say anything bad.

Seven people ganging up on one—winning in a pathetic manner was one thing, but that was Qin Wangchuan.

Being able to fight that man to such an extent was the best proof in itself.

Figures moved outside the hall as servants from various families hurried to and fro.

A young Disciple walked inside carrying a jade box, his steps somewhat hurried; someone nearby whispered a reminder: "Slow down, this thing is precious. If you spill it, you couldn't pay it back even if you were sold!"

His pace slowed, and he carefully stepped over the threshold.

On the other side, someone was squatting by a corridor pillar forming hand seals, forehead drenched in sweat, half a sleeve wet, muttering curses:

"Who passed down this Formation? Why is it so hard to handle?"

"Work faster. If the Qi-Nourishing Formation isn't set up well, other families will laugh at us later."

"Who adds a nine revolutions elixir into a Qi-Nourishing Formation? How am I supposed to handle this?"

Someone else was reciting a prescription in a low voice, for fear of getting even one medicinal ingredient wrong.

Inside the hall.

Chu Wujiu, Li Xuan, Yun Zexuan, Yan Wujin, and Zhou Yunyi were lying side by side in the pool, with only their heads showing.

Ji Wuchen, Zhao Lingyun, and Ye Lingchuan had lighter injuries and didn't need to lie in the pool.

They sat to the side, watching those in the pool grimacing in pain.

"This is my first time coming to his place. It's so big."

Yan Wujin sighed while lying in the pool.

His tone was casual, as if he were talking about the scenery.

But everyone knew he had an underlying meaning.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Yan Wujin sighed and spoke: "We won."

He paused.

"But I lost."

"An Artificial Saint Body plus the Dual Heaven and Earth Method still isn't enough... To think it was so fragile."

As Yan Wujin spoke, he gave a self-deprecating smile.

"Kicked away like a dog."

"That's true, but also not true," Yun Zexuan suddenly spoke up.

He was considered the second most seriously injured person after Li Xuan.

The Heavenly Judgment Sword had directly evaporated his waist area.

Although he had regained consciousness, his lower body still couldn't move; he could only lie on his back, eyes staring at the hall ceiling.

"With the Dual Heaven and Earth Method applied, the power is indeed not to be underestimated."

"But that's for other people." He paused and continued, "Qin Wangchuan not only has an immortal bone, but also Dragon Gauze, and he even displayed a never-before-seen Dragon form."

"Your fire didn't have much effect on him, but it wasn't useless either."

"Otherwise, during that last time, he wouldn't have acted before you activated the Heaven and Earth Law."

Yun Zexuan's analysis was very logical.

But—

"Yun Zexuan, are you sure that the final position swap resulting in Yan Wujin being insta-killed was also part of the plan?" Zhao Lingyun suddenly asked.

He was quite curious about this.

At this point, the rest of the group, including Yan Wujin, also turned to look.

"Cough, cough." Yun Zexuan coughed and spread his hands. "To be honest, that really wasn't in the plan."

"What I actually planned was for me to attract attention first, wait for Qin Wangchuan to finish his sword move, then seize a gap to let Yan Wujin come over and detonate."

"At that distance, as long as it succeeded, it would definitely deal a heavy blow."

"The plan was beautiful, but reality was cruel."

"Qin Wangchuan in that state of 'No-Self' had no gaps to speak of; there was really nothing that could be done. One can only say some sacrifices are inevitable and acceptable."

Before he could finish, Yan Wujin got anxious.

"Inevitably sacrifice your head! Do you know how much that hurt? Why didn't you go sacrifice yourself!"

Yun Zexuan glared back without hesitation, "What are you shouting for? Didn't I sacrifice myself too?!"

"Was that a sacrifice? You just had no other choice!"

"Just tell me if I almost died or not."

The two glared at each other, neither backing down.

The pool water splashed loudly from their movements, and Spiritual Liquid splattered everywhere.

Ji Wuchen watched Yun Zexuan and Yan Wujin bicker and shook his head with lingering fear.

"When I saw Zhou Yunyi charging toward Qin Wangchuan, I thought there was some kind of plan."

"I didn't expect that your earlier phrase 'I'll leave it to you' was actually said to Chu Wujiu."

"Even we didn't know about this move."

Hearing this, Yun Zexuan and Chu Wujiu exchanged a satisfied look, and Yun Zexuan nodded proudly, "Of course!"

"If you guys knew, how could it be called a plan?"

As soon as these words came out, several people started laughing.

Only Zhou Yunyi's head sank a bit deeper into the water.

'Even if that's the case, at least let me know, right?'

When Yun Zexuan told him, he really thought it was all up to him.

Saying things like: 'Winning or losing all depends on you.'

He exerted all his strength and performed beyond his limits, only to find—

Ah, so I was just bait.

Anyone would be depressed by this.

Ye Lingchuan noticed Zhou Yunyi's mood, looked at him for a while, and suddenly spoke: "The main reason we could win this time was still thanks to Zhou Yunyi."

"I vaguely remember someone saying last time that if Zhou Yunyi used his Feathered Human Transformation, we could win. I didn't expect it to actually come true."

"It can be considered a self-fulfilling prophecy."

Chu Wujiu nodded in agreement.

"Although the final blow relied on me, the reason I could land that final blow was thanks to everyone."

"Without Zhao Lingyun's talismans, I would have been knocked out halfway through."

"Without Zhou Yunyi's distraction, I wouldn't have been able to get close to his back."

Speaking to this point, Chu Wujiu rose slightly from the pool, his tone carrying a hint of teasing: "However, our Lord First Feather really hid things deep."

"You really didn't use that Feathered Human Transformation until the very last moment. You hid it even deeper than I did!"

"Otherwise, how could it be called a trump card?"

"Next time, let's continue to let Zhou Yunyi lead the charge!"

The group burst into laughter together.

But Zhou Yunyi's head sank even deeper.

He couldn't say it out loud.

It wasn't that he hid it until the last moment to use it.

It was that his talent was too trash, and he only comprehended it at the final life-or-death moment.

How could he possibly say that out loud?

As they were laughing, a figure walked over upon hearing the noise.

Looking closely—

"Wang Xuance?"

Indeed, the newcomer was Wang Xuance.

He thought about it and decided to come after all.

Initially, he thought this group was just playing house and he had no time to participate.

But after coming into contact with Qin Wangchuan's Divine Ability Method, his mindset changed.

These people were changing the world.

Although it was somewhat embarrassing and he anticipated he might not be accepted, he still came.

However, the expected rejection did not occur.

"You've come at the right time; we were just doing a review."

Chu Wujiu stroked his chin, pondering pretentiously, "There was some luck involved in winning this time. I'm thinking about how to win next time."

However, this facade only lasted for a second before being exposed by Zhao Lingyun.

"With that brain of yours, can you even think of anything?"

"I can't, but it looks cooler this way."

Amidst the laughter, Wang Xuance silently took a seat.

Although his cultivation was similar to theirs, and although it seemed a bit despicable for seven to fight one while watching—there was no doubt—

Every one of them who had fought Qin Wangchuan was terrifyingly strong.

"By the way, why isn't Li Xuan saying anything? You fought Qin Wangchuan head-on to a forty-sixty split; you're a great hero."

"A forty-sixty split?"

Hearing this, Li Xuan shook his head, leaned back into the pool, and whispered: "That was a forty-sixty split under the condition of not using Dao methods."

"He gave me a chance, that's all."

"It's not enough."

"My physical strength lagged too far behind in the contest."

"The Heavenly Judgment Sword... huh."

"If I could apply Sword Intent to my body for reinforcement... no, wait." As he spoke, he suddenly sat up straight, having a sudden realization: "The Heaven and Earth Law can be turned into a sword, but it can also be turned into armor!"

"If I were like Qin Wangchuan, creating an artificial Dragon Gauze and wearing the Heaven and Earth Law on my body!"

"Small to the extreme, strong to the extreme!"

Li Xuan's words were entirely self-muttering.

As the one who almost fought Qin Wangchuan to a draw, he was probably the one who wanted to win the most.

The others looked at this scene with smiles on their faces, and no one interrupted.

They just looked at each other from time to time; everything was understood without words.

Qin Wangchuan will become stronger.

Li Xuan will become stronger.

But we will also become stronger.

Next time, we must win too!

Qin Wangchuan didn't know what they were thinking.

He was currently lying in the Qin Family's Dragon Raising Pool.

The pool water was deep, shimmering with a faint golden luster, and Spiritual Liquid soaked into every inch of his wounds.

He summoned the System panel and carefully looked at the content on it.

[Ten Lives Trial Part 1: Mortal]

[Emperors start from humans; Immortals also start from humans.]

[All kinds of Dao methods in the world are created by Mortals.]

[You were once invincible in the world and once looked down upon all living beings, but you never truly understood—what a Mortal is.]

[In this life's trial, you will shed all cultivation, Bloodline, Divine Abilities, and memories, and be born into the world as a Mortal.]

[No immortal bone, no dragon scales.]

[You will experience the life of a Mortal. You will be hungry, you will be cold, you will be sick, and you will die.]

[After the trial ends, you will return with this memory.]

[At that time, you will undergo a transformation.]

Emperors start from humans; Immortals also start from humans.

Qin Wangchuan stared at this sentence for a long time.

Although it sounded very correct, but...

"System, weren't these words said by me???"

"And who is this 'you'?"