Chapter 543: Failed Ambush (1/2)
It only took one hour for the entire world to lose half of its size. Sure enough, battles began to happen more constantly. There were two types of teams, those made before the Heavenly Competition, and the ones made on the spot. Nonetheless, it reached a point where it was hard to find someone alone.
Still, half of the world existed. That meant that there was a lot of space between cultivators and demon beasts. With Krune's Purple Tribulation Lightning Layer, Divine Sense, and Mental Energy, they could still avoid unnecessary battles. A good thing is that they got enough time to help Laka recover to his peak as well, so they were ready to battle at any time.
Still, cultivators and demon beasts died or gave up everywhere. It took half the time for another 500 to be out of the Heavenly Competition.
-Number of participants remaining: 4000.-
-The Soul World range will now be reduced by half. Those at the edges, be careful. If you fall outside, your Soul will be destroyed.-
Krune and the others heard that.
”It seems like it will keep reducing by half every time. Also, have you noticed? The moment the announcement appeared, the rate of Soul Energy being absorbed by the Soul World's Formation increased once more.”
Hanan nodded.
”We won't be able to rely on Nightmare Demons anymore. I think we should start hunting other groups. Otherwise, we might fall behind groups who have more energy. Not to mention that with the Nightmare Demon's presence will increase even more. We need to secure more power.”
Krune nodded.
”Yes, but not now. We are at the peak of our power with Soul Energy to Spare. Fighting now would be just a waste. At this rate, we can avoid a battle for another half a day before we need other participants' energy.”
Laka's eyes lit up!
”So we are finally battling the others! Great!”
Krune sighed but didn't refuse. With Krune as the lead, they immediately departed. With Krune's abilities, they avoided battles for half a day as planned. ;
Still, half a day was far from enough to get to the last 1024 competitors. That being said, Krune's group reached a point where they needed Soul Energy too, and Nightmare Demons wouldn't do. Krune then stopped using his Tribulation Lightning Layer and simply waited for someone to notice them. Just like that, they were quickly found out.
Krune noticed another group entering his Mental Energy range. Sure enough, this group was using something that could hide their presence from Divine Senses. Krune's group had only one Heavenly Divine Soul Owner at the peak of the Divine Path Realm. Laka was in the 8th Stage, and Krune was on the 7th. That being said, they would definitely be targeted by other groups, which is what is happening now.
Krune group then quickly thought about a plan while they pretended to not have noticed the enemy.
The opponents didn't take long to arrive. They knew that other groups might try to take their prey, so they had to act fast.
As soon as Krune's group entered in range, they attacked. Their leader, the 9th Stage Heavenly Divine Soul Owner, immediately pounced at Hanan. One of the 8th Stage Enemies attacked Laka. As for the last two at the 7th and 8th Stages of the Divine Path Realm, they went straight for Krune.
With Krune's 7th Stage of the Divine Path Realm cultivation, they thought it would be better to get rid of him first since he was the 'weakest.'
”World Sundering!”
”Titan's Nova.”
The two didn't hold back and used their strongest attacks against Krune, who was supposed to be caught by surprise. However...
”Tribulation Lightning Movement!”
*Zap!* ;
*Boom!*
The fabric of space broke apart as the place Krune had been a second ago was decimated. However, those two knew that Krune had escaped in the last second. They tried to follow him, afraid that he would try to escape. Of course, Krune had no intention whatsoever of running. It's just that he is a Longe Range Fighter, that's all.
”Tribulation Line!”
”Tribulation Line!”
The 8th and 7th Stage cultivators weren't worried about Krune at first. But when they saw that Purple Lightning was coming their way, their faces paled!
'Too fast!'
They only had time to parry that attack with their weapons. But as they did it, Tribulation Clouds gathered above their head.
Krune didn't give them any change.
”Heavens Fall!”
”Heavens Fall!”
Krune's Heavens Fall took a little longer to come down, so they at least had time to raise their energy barriers while counter-attacking with their own skills. Still, with Krune's Strength, the two Heavens Fall was anything but easy to block.
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
The two shot back like cannonballs. But they weren't heavily injured thanks to their timed defense. Immediately, they put away their disdain against the wisp and took it seriously. But just as they stabilized themselves and were about to attack Krune again.
*Puch, Puch!*