### Chapter 425: Winning Victory for Her
What in the world? How did all three end up looking like they’ve been plowed over and exhausted?
The scene before him left Yun Zhonghe puzzled.
They were sprawled out on the ground, pale-faced and with glazed eyes, panting heavily…
All he had asked them to do was toughen their spiritual energy a bit. How did they end up looking like they’ve been through a natural disaster, all drooping and lifeless?
It took them a long time to finally snap out of their daze, coming back from their intense fatigue.
Especially for Mu Jixue, as she slowly opened her eyes, she couldn’t help but recall the extreme challenges she faced and the immense humiliation she endured, feeling utterly mortified.
It felt like her sea of consciousness was all sticky, enveloped by some sticky substance that seemed to be filled with Yun Zhonghe’s scent.
But thankfully, all their efforts weren’t in vain. Yun Zhonghe managed to break through to the second level of the Observation Heart Technique and felt confident in beating Li Yifeng.
If she couldn’t break through after all this and ended up in such a state, Mu Jixue would surely have wanted to bite Yun Zhonghe a few times just to vent her frustration.
She genuinely hurt!
“Speaking of which, how long have we been here? How much time is left until the big battle ends?”
Xia Linglong was also rubbing her head, her body aching painfully, barely suppressing a soft groan.
Her voice held a tinge of weakness.
Yun Zhonghe quickly calculated and figured there were about thirty minutes left.
They couldn’t stay here any longer; otherwise, they wouldn’t even have time for the battle.
“Everyone, I want to discuss our next tactical arrangements.”
Yun Zhonghe suddenly looked more spirited, his eyes regaining their sharp focus and determination.
Mu Jixue and the others immediately perked up, listening closely.
Yun Zhonghe firmly stated, “When we go out, I’ll take on Li Yifeng alone. You three handle Zhao Lingxiao. Make sure you don’t give him a chance to disrupt my showdown with Li Yifeng.”
“Is that really going to work?” Mu Jixue frowned, clearly worried. “How about I help you instead? Li Yifeng has it out for me, and probably fears my capabilities too.”
Although Mu Jixue could be a bit careless at times, her observational skills were sharp.
When Li Yifeng ambushed and attacked her first, instead of targeting the shocked Yun Zhonghe, it proved how big of a threat she thought Mu Jixue was.
Li Yifeng is probably wary of control-type skills.
If Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue teamed up against Li Yifeng, with Qin Wushuang and Xia Linglong handling Zhao Lingxiao, that might be the best strategy to maximize their numbers advantage.
“I don’t think so,” said Yun Zhonghe shaking his head, a dark light flashing in his eyes. “I feel like Li Yifeng is holding something back.”
Even though they only had a brief exchange, Yun Zhonghe could sense that Li Yifeng was very composed and calculating.
He’s definitely holding his cards close to the chest!
Perhaps the number of people isn’t as simple as it appears. There might be a third person, or even more!
This secret card could tip the scales back towards Li Yifeng when the battle reaches its climax and both sides are exhausted.
“This third party could really shake things up,” Yun Zhonghe said, worried and determined to plan carefully.
“I take Li Yifeng one-on-one, while you guys deal with him and the rest of his team, okay?”
Yun Zhonghe went over the tactics again, then asked for opinions from the others.
They exchanged glances, acknowledging that Yun Zhonghe made sense. They hadn’t considered this deeply enough.
“Okay, let’s follow your lead, Yun Brother,” agreed Xia Linglong first.
“Yep, I trust your judgment,” nodded Qin Hongye slightly.
Mu Jixue still felt concerned because Yun Zhonghe always took charge and ended up with severe injuries.
In fact, she cared a lot.
But she ultimately chose to trust him.
“You better win this match for real!” she said, crossing her arms and raising her chin proudly, despite harboring a hint of concern.
“Yeah, absolutely!”
Yun Zhonghe’s gaze was burning bright.
He would win the victory for her!
…
“What’s going on? Why aren’t they coming out?”
“Should they even keep fighting?”
“You should give up if you’re not going to play fair!”
The audience waiting in the viewing area had grown increasingly impatient.
Grousing and grumbling filled the air as everyone started whispering anxiously among themselves.
Yun Zhonghe and his crew disappeared into the strange space and never came out. Folks assumed they would be treated to a spectacular finale, only to be left disappointed.
Since it’s an alien space, no Realm Spirit inside knows what’s happening, nor can it broadcast anything onto the screen.
“What kind of trick is Yun Zhonghe up to?”
“Some say he’s scared stiff by Li Yifeng.”
“True, but should he really be running away instead of facing him directly?”
The crowd was harsh and critical, voicing their disapproval.
Every Xuantian Sect disciple demonstrated incredible endurance and combat determination, showing no signs of backing down against any powerful enemy.
Everyone hoped to see an exhilarating struggle, rather than some sneaky tactics.
Time tick-ticked by, and there were only twenty minutes left until the final outcome.
At this moment, Li Yifeng was poised, ready to pounce with a lightning strike as soon as Yun Zhonghe reappeared from the strange space, ensuring no chance for a respite.
Li Yifeng was set on fixing his sights on Yun Zhonghe.
His team’s current top ranking was solid; other teams lagged far behind.
Even the remaining stragglers were in lower layers, unable to catch up in gathering spiritual herbs.
If Yun Zhonghe didn’t come out soon, dealing with Li Yifeng would become too late.
It looked like the champion’s title would go to Li Yifeng.
“Could it be Ar-Hawk got seriously injured?”
However, while many believed Yun Zhonghe to be a coward, Little Fox Hu Shang didn’t think so. She knew Yun Zhonghe’s bravery well!
Back in Qingzhu Town, Yun Zhonghe, though still just in the Foundation Establishment stage, stood up to a peak Golden Core demon beast and showed extraordinary courage and resolve.
He faced the beast head-on, challenging it alone.
There was no fear or retreat from Yun Zhonghe.
“Calling Yun Zhonghe a coward?” Hu Shang’s eyes flashed with anger. She clenched her fists tightly and shook her head in defiance.
To her, Ar-Hawk was the bravest and strongest person!
Just as Little Fox’s worries grew, changes finally happened on the field.
“Ar-Hawk! Ar-Hawk is back!”
Little Fox’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she leapt to her feet, fists clenched tight with anticipation.
