463: Chapter 464 Two Against One 463: Chapter 464 Two Against One Editor: Exodus Tales The sea stirred up waves that poured down like a torrential rain.

After a long while, the rain curtain slowly stopped.

Many people wiped their faces and hurriedly looked toward the center of the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation.

“Who won, who won?”

“Was it Fang Zhen?

It must be!”

Unfortunately, in this world, things rarely go as one wishes.

The crowd looked up to see Lu Mingshu still standing tall atop the stone pillar, holding her sword, the cold moonlight shining on her like an ice sculpture.

And Fang Zhen…

where was Fang Zhen?

“Fang Shidi!”

The first to spot Fang Zhen was Kou Wei.

He rushed over and helped Fang Zhen up from the corner.

Fang Zhen’s face was as pale as paper, and his mouth and chest were covered in bloodstains.

He looked at Kou Wei and moved his lips, “Senior Brother Kou, it’s up to you now.”

Kou Wei looked at him, momentarily at a loss for words, feeling both moved and apologetic; finally, he whispered, “Fang Shidi, we are all doing this for the sect, don’t take it to heart.”

Fang Zhen smiled faintly and closed his eyes.

Du Furong hurriedly held him, taking out The Spirit Pill to heal him.

After putting Fang Zhen down, Kou Wei stood up and slowly walked forward.

“Heavenly Sea Pavilion’s Kou Wei, requests guidance from Miss Lu!”

His voice spread far, attracting everyone’s attention.

Fang Zhen, who was so formidable, actually lost; weren’t the only ones left among the ten great disciples Kou Wei, Hua Manxi, and Dai Jingyu?

Dai Jingyu had already fought and was injured, unable to take the stage again; as for Hua Manxi…

“Senior Brother Kou, let me go first!” Hua Manxi jumped in, looking at Lu Mingshu with a sullen gaze.

Unexpectedly, Lu Mingshu chuckled lightly, “Why trouble yourselves?

Wouldn’t it be more convenient to come at me together?”

Hua Manxi paused, then furiously exclaimed, “Lu Mingshu!” To speak such words was to look down on the Heavenly Sea Pavilion, wasn’t it?

Treating him as nothing was one thing, but to dismiss even Senior Brother Kou!

No matter how dissatisfied he was with Kou Wei, Hua Manxi acknowledged his strength.

It represented the face of Heavenly Sea Pavilion, not something others could trample upon.

Compared to Hua Manxi’s rage, Lu Mingshu remained as calm as still water, “It’s not as if we haven’t fought before, he’s just a defeated competitor, as for you…

do you think you’re stronger than him?”

The veins on Hua Manxi’s forehead bulged as his right hand involuntarily grasped his sword hilt.

Kou Wei, however, maintained his composure, saying calmly, “Since Miss Lu said so, then please excuse us for any rudeness.”

“Senior Brother Kou!” Hua Manxi looked at him in astonishment.

How could he agree to such a request?

The best disciple of Heavenly Sea Pavilion actually joining forces with a junior to deal with someone of the same generation—how could this sound good?

Even if they won today, it wouldn’t be a commendable reputation.

Kou Wei glanced at him but kept his gaze fixed on Lu Mingshu.

Hua Manxi gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger; after all, as a senior brother of Heavenly Sea Pavilion, he had to save face for him!

In the corner, Xue Yi sighed softly.

This Hua Manxi was indeed as impulsive as rumored.

Lu Mingshu’s strength was evident; Fang Zhen’s crushing defeat—could Kou Wei ensure his own victory?

In this battle of secret methods, what was face worth?

Of course, bringing Hua Manxi along would increase the chances of success.

Besides, was single combat that important?

Losing still left nothing behind.

However, she found it peculiar.

From Du Furong to Mortimer Lindt, Su Zigui, and then Fang Zhen in succession, Lu Mingshu hadn’t rested.

Did she still have mystic force?

How did she seem unaffected?

“Come on.” Lu Mingshu shook her sleeve, and the Lunar God in her hand rang out.

“Watch out!” As Kou Wei’s words fell, a flick of his fan sent the shadow of a white dragon flying out to strike fiercely.

With a swift turn of her sword, Lu Mingshu raised it, scattering sword light and slashing downward.

The white dragon’s shadow was thus cut in half.

Kou Wei tapped the tip of his toe, leaped high, and waved the fan again.

This time, it was not one but five white dragon shadows!

He had already practiced Five Dragons Playing with a Pearl in the Fusion Realm; upon reaching the Spirit Realm, he could wield it easily.

Using this move, he looked coldly at Hua Manxi, “Hua Shidi, why are you standing there?”

Hua Manxi snapped out of his daze, gritted his teeth, and drew his sword to strike.

Having spoken, what else could he do?

He could only push forward and fight!

With the white dragon at the front and sword shadows at the back, Lu Mingshu raised an eyebrow and swung her sword again.

This strike was completely different from the previous; the former was sharp and unparalleled, while this one was gentle as water.

Upon striking, a clear light woven like silk pulled out a light bridge, blocking both Hua Manxi and Kou Wei outside.

On the main platform, Sir Wen Hai’s eyebrows slightly lifted before dropping again.

However, Master Cheng’s eyes glinted, and he smiled, “This Lu Mingshu is truly extraordinary!

At such a young age, her sword aura achieves such a large contrast.

Her talent is exceptional.”

The others remained silent, yet Hua Ruoying snorted coldly.

Without secret methods, what good was her talent?

Ultimately, isn’t it all thanks to that secret method?

In this battle, Lu Mingshu’s approach was evidently different from before.

Against Fang Zhen, she chose to respond later; but now, she took the initiative, her sword light as white silk flew crisscross amidst echoes.

Kou Wei also gave his all, wielding his fan to command the flying water dragons.

They had once crossed swords at the Qilin Festival, and in that battle, though Kou Wei was defeated, everyone, including Lu Mingshu herself, knew her victory was by luck.

If, at that time, most of Kou Wei’s mystic force hadn’t been drained by the magic, it would have been Lu Mingshu who lost.

And now, neither of them struggled with the limitations of mystic force in the Fusion Realm, as they were both in the Spirit Realm.

No matter the reason for losing that battle, it was a deeply memorable defeat for Kou Wei, influencing his combat strategies upon reflection.

For example, at that moment, however many water dragons he had, he retained his adaptive abilities and handled them with ease.

Unlike Kou Wei and Lu Mingshu, Hua Manxi moved all around.

His weapon was a sword, but different from ordinary swords.

This sword was made from a peculiar material in the sea, resembling wood yet also like vine, possessing astounding growth abilities.

Seeing Lu Mingshu and Kou Wei fiercely battling, Hua Manxi suddenly let his sword light surge, and countless thin vines grew out from the sword body, wrapping toward Lu Mingshu.

With Kou Wei restraining from the front and Hua Manxi ambushing from behind, many people gasped softly.

Their coordination left no gaps; it seemed Lu Mingshu had no way out, and everyone eagerly awaited the outcome.

Would she lose?

She had to lose, didn’t she?

It would put her in her place, making her realize she wasn’t all that!

Unfortunately, they were left disappointed.

Clearly amidst a fierce battle with Kou Wei, a sword light swept across, and with a “shua” sound, the suddenly grown thin vines were sliced cleanly off.

“My sword!” Hua Manxi cried out, his eyes filled with rage.

This sword was crafted from materials he personally sourced and forged by a Martial Uncle in his sect.

Although it was only a middle-grade treasure tool, it suited his fighting style well.

Being cut by Lu Mingshu left him heartbroken.

Lu Mingshu completely ignored him, returning to the main battlefield with Kou Wei.

Hua Manxi’s eyes turned icy, and his left hand moved slightly, seemingly taking something out.

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