This dark horse had completely caught everyone by surprise.

No one knew what other disgusting tricks they still had up their sleeves.

The Players were now acutely aware that if this team wasn't eliminated, they would likely seize the top three spots.

"My opponent is One Blade 999."

Junlin looked at his opponent and smiled. "It seems we can eliminate them ahead of schedule."

This time, five matches were held simultaneously on the Four Symbols Platform, involving all the Top Ten Players. This was because there were too many contestants, so they decided to proceed with all matches at once.

Old Mo vs. Iron-blooded War Hero.

Junlin vs. One Blade 999.

Dung Beetle vs. Steady as an Old Dog.

I, Xuanqing vs. Output Relies on Shouting.

Chaotic Dance Steps vs. Starting with a Dog.

The five matches unfolded simultaneously, and the originally spacious Four Symbols Platform suddenly felt much smaller, significantly limiting the Players' room to maneuver.

「In Arena One.」

Old Mo, intending to end the battle quickly, activated his Eight Gates Escape Armor combined with Armament Haki and clashed head-on with Iron-blooded War Hero. The two of them fought with pure close-combat tactics. Once they got close, they pummeled each other mercilessly, vying fiercely for the final spot. Both followed a similar path, fighting as half-tanks, half-damage dealers. Old Mo had the Eight Gates Escape Armor as his foundation, giving him a natural confidence. Meanwhile, Iron-blooded War Hero was inherently strong and, having also practiced the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, showed no fear in engaging Old Mo in close combat. Their fight was the most visceral—pure fist-to-flesh combat—and the Players watching were thoroughly entertained.

「However, on Arena Two, things were quite different.」

The match between Steady as an Old Dog and Dung Beetle seemed pre-arranged, as neither showed any intention of actually fighting.

"I concede!"

Steady as an Old Dog grinned. "Boss, I'll leave the rest to you. You can reveal some of your Bottom Cards now."

"My bro, I'll carry you guys later!"

Dung Beetle gave a thumbs-up and chuckled.

The Players seemed to have anticipated this, so it didn't attract much attention. Of course, they were also curious about which Cultivation Technique Dung Beetle had learned. Until now, the Ao Xiang Squad hadn't revealed any of their true strength, marking them as genuine dark horses.

「In Arena Three.」

Junlin was matched against One Blade 999.

Facing Junlin, known as the number one assassin, One Blade 999 felt the pressure mounting.

"Brother Junlin, how about we make this quick?" One Blade 999 offered with a bitter smile from across the arena.

Junlin frowned. "Not planning on using those tactics anymore? They seemed to work pretty well for you."

The Ao Xiang Squad members were infuriating to the extreme, having relied entirely on underhanded tactics to get this far. Even Junlin found them somewhat vexing.

"They're useful against others, but useless against you." One Blade 999 raised his hand to form seals and chuckled. "This is the best time to use my true Bottom Card."

"Wood Escape - Multiple Wood Clone Technique!"

With his loud shout, seven figures emerged from his body and stood by his side.

Junlin was somewhat surprised by this. Wood Escape? He seems even more proficient than Half-Leaf.

High above, Half-Leaf, who had been spectating, widened his eyes and exclaimed, "Damn, is this kid really that skilled in Wood Escape?"

"Something's not right! There's a problem with his Realm!" Half Dream, Half Wake, Half Life said gravely. "This fellow has already reached the Foundation Establishment Realm!"

Huh? Foundation Establishment? When did that happen?

The surrounding Players widened their eyes, finding the scene before them hard to believe. Members of the Ao Xiang Squad were actually willing to spend Contribution Points to advance their Realm? How was this possible?

Junlin also felt the pressure from the difference in Realm and frowned as he looked at One Blade 999. The Ao Xiang Squad was truly full of surprises.

"Wood Escape - Four Pillars Prison!"

One Blade 999 yelled, and as he completed his hand seals, the seven clones charged toward Junlin.

Simultaneously, thick Wooden Strips sprouted from under Junlin's feet, instantly forming a massive wooden prison!

Trapped? The Players watching grew anxious for Junlin.

「In Arena Four, Chaotic Dance Steps and Starting with a Dog.」

Almost everyone who had made it this far was well-versed in Magic, and Chaotic Dance Steps's Fire Magic was considered among the most exquisite possessed by any Player. While he usually seemed unremarkable, this time he unleashed formidable Power. His use of Fire Magic was exceptionally fluid.

"Meteor Fire Rain!"

Chaotic Dance Steps swung his hand down forcefully, simultaneously drawing a Long Sword from his Storage Ring, and charged at Starting with a Dog.

Seeing this, Starting with a Dog calmly watched the fist-sized flames rain down, smashing toward him like a fiery deluge.

The strongest Fire Technique? We'll see just how strong your flames really are!

"Fire Gun!"

Starting with a Dog raised his arm, made a gun gesture with his hand, and from the tips of his index and middle fingers, shot out continuous bursts of small flames.

"WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!"

Just as the Meteor Fire Rain was about to fall, his fingertip flames shot out, colliding directly with the descending fire.

"BOOM—"

For a moment, Starting with a Dog was completely engulfed where he stood, flames soaring above his head, and his groans were lost within the blaze.

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