143 Chapter 143 (2/2)
Zhang Liu was used as the core of one of the formations, while Zhang Tai was in the other. The larger group of cultivators could see two water serpents entangling with each other and then releasing a deep blue beam of condensed Qi in their direction. They were quick to react, putting up various defensive treasures and techniques to block the incoming attack but after one hit they already knew that this wasn't something they could take on easily.
The energy beam made everyone scatter to the sides, the place everyone run was in was a more wide-open area. Still, the two blue serpents had barely enough space to maneuver around here. This was also the reason why the Zhang Clan didn't combine into one large formation.
The other two clans were keeping busy as well. Their teamwork wasn't as grand but you could see various wind-based attacks getting thrown by the Feng ladies. The Huo clan rained down on their enemies with their scorching fists, quickly turning up the heat. The whole area turned into a battlefield, anyone not involved in the two alliances was quick to escape.
”W-what's with these bastards... how are they so strong...”
”How did that little Zhang clan become this strong?... are they getting backed by some sect?”
”Stop yapping and fight, we are getting pushed back...attack them you fools!”
The trial ground rumbled and massive amounts of foundation establishment techniques collided against each other. Small craters riddled the ground and walls, showing just how much power these youths were already able to wield.
After a couple of exchanges, an expert would notice which side was the favored one. The larger alliance started to slowly falter, the stronger clans were using the weaker ones as cannon fodder. This was a massive hit to morale and resulted in the breach of their defenses.
What followed was a domino effect in which their offense collapsed. They were then pushed back by the overwhelming might of the trio of clans.
”D-do you know who I am?...m-my uncle is the....Arghh....”
A small palm landed on an enemy youth's abdomen that propelled him far into the distance. The man slammed into the wall out cold and with foam coming out of his mouth. The small palm belonged to a certain pink-haired lady that just smirked after defeating one of the main young masters from the opposition.
”Hah, serves you right!”
The girl hopped up to the twitching body of the opponent that she defeated and pulled out his token. She could see that the fighting was almost over as her clan members and allies were doing the exact same thing that she was. She looked to the side, spotting a certain white-haired youth.
”Hey....HEY!”
She shouted out in a loud voice towards him as she bounced forward in his direction. Zhang Liu twitched a bit and turned to see the small girl rushing towards him. She came to an abrupt stop, this produced quite the enchanting 'bounce'.
”Ah y-yes, can I help you with something sister Nuana?”
He asked while not being sure what to do about this bundle of energy, or where to look to not seem rude.
”This is my fourth token, this big sister is magnanimous enough to share it with you! Don't be shy and take it!”
She held out the token in front of him, her nose sticking up high as she presented it.
”Ahh... I'm fine, I already have enough of those... maybe one of the other brothers or sisters from our clans can use it...”
Zhang Liu had the pleasure of wandering around this place with this strange girl. From his perspective, she was quite the oddball. The girl was nothing like the people that he knew, she was different from his sister or mother. The other girls that he came across were also more refined and reserved compared to this one, but this gave her a certain amount of charm.
”Ah, I only have two tokens, I could use that one...”
A certain Zhang clan member came over, he had unusually large sword-shaped eyebrows that were quite voluminous too boot. Feng Nuana just gave the youth a death glare and threw the token to the side while tapping her foot on the ground furiously.
On the other side, Zhang Xue and Huo Kong were finishing up as well. They weren't alone though, they were in the company of Zhang Tai that was in the process of glaring daggers at the raid haired man.
”Who is thi...”
Before he could ask his question he was assaulted from the side. A girl wrapped her arm around his from one side and another did the same from the other side. These were quite the tanned Feng clan girls, the man they were holding was quite the looker and was also the strongest person beside Zhang Liu.
”Senior brother Tai... why don't we go look for some treasures together~”
”Nooo... Senior brother, wouldn't you rather do it with this junior sister instead?”
The Feng clan women weren't ones to beat around the bush, the man that was deemed worthy of their time would be chased after. The poor guy was surrounded by young women while Zhang Xue and Huo Kong excused themselves. Tai's clan brothers weren't sure if they should be feeling envious of their senior brother or pitty him instead.
”N-noooooo...w-where are you touching... t-that spot it...Ahhhhhhhhhhhh...”
His shouts reverberated around the trial ground as he got pulled away by a group of gyarus. The next time he was seen, he looked quite drained, his hair disheveled and his robe torn.
The last trial's major battle came to a close but it was still not over. There were still people that managed to get away, people from other factions that were hiding in the shadows. The treasure troves were also open for exploration, but the major obstacle for this trio of clans was vanquished. What remained for them was to either wait it out till the time run out, or to find the exit and end it early.