Uneven Fight! Against the Red Mask! (Part 1)

Batta batta batta batta batta. . . .

It was another dark room after another dark tunnel, the only thing they knew was running straight forward, following the Light Lantern in Song Ronghua's hand as their only beacon.

"How is it? Are they still behind us?" Song Ronghua didn't turn his head around, but asking the one nearest to him. Unlike most warrior, Spell User's weakness was their physique. Because they focused on their Elemental manipulation skill and their spell casting, they often neglected their physique fitness. Comparing Spell User's physique, their stamina and strength was no different from a Middle Grade Battle Fighter, or perhaps, even lower.

There were a few exceptions, but those were very few.

But even so, that didn't mean Spell User didn't have any mean to improve their physique. By enhancing Elemental into their own body, one could improve strength and stamina in limited time. Of course, the burden on one's body would increase. But in this kind of situation, there was no need for Song Ronghua to consider.

His safety was number one above all.

Because of that, Song Ronghua's speed was by any means no slower than a warrior. In fact, he was slightly faster.

"I don't know, Deputy Leader." Big Foot was the one answering. Similar to his nickname, he was fast runner thanks to his long legs. "But from the sound behind, two person at least engaged with Fatty Pig and Pig Head. But I don't know whether they are safe or not. I fear. . ."

"Don't think too much!" Song Ronghua loudened his voice, making those who were nearby heard his voice. "We cannot defeat Fatty Pig and Pig Head, just focus on retreating!"

Song Ronghua understood that many were in dilemma, feeling bad about being in conflict with Fatty Pig and Pig Head. No matter what, it was too sudden and everyone was caught off guard. Not to mention the huge jump of improvement in their strength, making it was hard to protect their self.

All of them was in a perilous situation.

Batta batta batta batta batta. . . .

But in the middle of darkness, a faint light came from their side. It was a mere faint light, but in this pitch black dark room, it was akin to a ray of hope.

"A WAY OUT!" Little Three was the first to exclaim, not caring about any other thing. Not only little Three, but also some of them had the same thought.

[No, it is different place!]

But Song Ronghua didn't share the sentiment as them. As the mission leader, the skill of mapping the unknown place was the basic of the very basic. And he understood that faint of light was something foreign, not their way out.

Because of the distance, he couldn't make sure of the source of light.

There was a high chance that it was a trap, or something similar.

Nervousness crept into his heart, making his heart rate increased tremendously. Song Ronghua led his people through the usual way, not caring for that foreign light.

"Don't mind about that thing! That is a mere diversion! Fake!" That was the only thing passed in Song Ronghua's mind. If he led his people toward that place, perhaps it would turn into a trap and killing all of them without survivor. "GO!"

Without no one making any comment or retort, the nine survivors escaped the Trial of the Kings.

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". . . Another dark place." Sighing again for no one knew how many times, Liao Yun didn't know what else to curse. But this place was a little different from the earlier rooms, bigger and wider of course. Also, the air was not as pungent as the earlier place.

As Liao Yun was looking at the unseeable surroundings, she felt a tugging from her behind – at her clothes.

It was a timid-looking woman who was having trouble speaking. Not only that, but also the timid-looking woman attempted to look at her eyes, but in the end, a tinge of red filled the timid-looking woman and she would lower her head – her eyes. Or in fact, she was the main reason why this timid-looking woman was groggy.

It had been this way for some time. After having met with Liao Yun, Zheng Yi just grabbed the hem of her clothes. Even when Liao Yun was destroying the wall left and right, Zheng Yi didn't let go of her grab, and Liao Yun didn't say anything as well.

"Uhm. . . Princ- eh, big sister. . ." With lowered head, Zheng Yi was having a hard time to look at Liao Yun, as if the latter figure was as bright as the sunny sun – dazzling. After repeating the same failed sentence over and over, this time she gathered all of her courage to ask about Liao Yun's thought of having a girlfriend, a wife. "Do, do do do, do you have a-"

"Wait." Liao Yun turned her body and put her index finger toward Zheng Yi's lips, making the latter boiled red. Not only a close contact with Liao Yun, but also both of their face was in close proximity. As if they were having. . .

[Ki ki ki ki ki ki kiss!!!!!!] Zheng Yi's facial feature cramped, unable to comprehend the situation. But other than her brief astonishment, there was a massive exhilaration and euphoria in her everything.

From this close range, Zheng Yi could see the other party's detailed facial feature. Sharp eyebrows and strong gaze, adding confidence in each of other party's movement, made the other party much more handsome than his own brother. No, the most handsome person she ever knew.

Her heart's beating was akin to drumming, beating as loud as possible.

Perhaps, Liao Yun was facing the same thought she had.

Perhaps, she had stolen the other party's heart.

Perhaps. . .

When her drool flowed because of her wild imagination, Liao Yun had already disappeared and dashed in one direction, at the dark place without illumination.

PA!

The sound was not loud, but clear enough to pop Zheng Yi's imagination.

"Wha- " Zheng Yi's eyes roamed around to search for Liao Yun, and there was another party, an unknown and hostile party, which was clashing with Liao Yun. Seeing that Liao Yun was being pushed around, Zheng Yi couldn't help but exclaimed, "Look out!"

It was a big figure, tall and wide, full of muscle, and wore a full set of armour. Each of his movement was full of power, and it was aimed at Liao Yun's thin body.

Yes, it was Fatty Pig, or perhaps could be said as ex-Fatty Pig.

No matter how strong Liao Yun was in Zheng Yi's mind, Zheng Yi couldn't believe that Liao Yun could hold on. But unknown to her, Liao Yun was full of smile and fire was lit in her eyes.

"Hey hey hey," Along with the faint image of a cheetah and a bear behind, Liao Yun activated her Battle Technique to confront the unknown assailant. Perhaps, some would say that she was in bad luck. Perhaps, she had offended someone who she shouldn't have offended. But for she herself, it was a good day – full of luck.

"Don't break too soon!" Her voice was almost inaudible as if praying for the other party's well-being.

Liao Yun didn't use her newest three summoned beast Battle Technique, but rather used her old one. It was not like she was looking down at her enemy, but rather she couldn't.

There were two kinds of summoned beast, the one with ethereal physique, and another one with real and materialized physique. Each of the summoned beasts had their own advantage. For example, it was easier to summon a large number of ethereal physique summoned beast compared with the one with the materialized physique. In fact, even summoning only one summoned beast with materialized physique was already a big burden for the Summoner him or herself.

Most of Warrior Summoner was able to materialize around two summoned beasts, while those of the elite Warrior Summoner from Wind Chasing Tribe was able to at least materialize three summoned beasts.

And the current Liao Yun was able to materialize three summoned beasts – exactly, when she was in conflict with the Lin Family's grunts, her innate abilities improved tremendously. And of course, she herself didn't understand what had happened, and she didn't care about it.

But at present, Liao Yun had already summoned a fat owl as the source of illumination, and currently, the fat owl was nesting above Zheng Yi's head – akin to a beacon.

Because of that, Liao Yun was only able to use a Battle Technique using two summoned beasts rather than three.

Her wrist guard versus the enemy's gauntlet met up, and both of them was not in disadvantage nor advantage. Their strength was in a stalemate, but it was not the end – it was only a probing. Her barrage of attack was met with another barrage.

It was the first time Liao Yun met someone who could exchange blow with her – with the exception of Fu Tao. Moreover, exchanging blow with Fu Tao was not as exciting as what she experienced now.

Followed by another blow, Liao Yun threw out some fast jabs.

Pa Pa Pa!

Slowly but surely, Liao Yun was pushed back little by little even though she had used her Battle Technique. It was clear that the enemy's raw strength was higher than Liao Yun, making the fight trickier.

BAAM! "Ugh!"

A clean hit, making the muscle all over her body ached. Gritting her teeth to forget the pain, Liao Yun made another straight jab. But even though she was not in a good condition, her smile grew wider – her fighting spirit was lit as bright as the sun. Her eyes were burnt with excitement and desire.

A worthy opponent!

This was what she had wished for. An exciting fight!

Without turning her body, Liao Yun shouted, "Don't do anything! Just stand there and watch!" Jumping back, Liao Yun gathered her strength and prepared to make a big move. "I will deal with this lump of steel."

"HAAAAA!" Exerting every inch of her strength, Liao Yun made a strong hook.

BAAM!

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