Chapter 483: Chapter 49: Rao Ri Armor
Just when Qin Dongting was provoked by Luo Yun, the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array had autonomously completed its formation.
Through Yue Jinghua’s effort, along with Jin Nuo and Divine Court having no objections, the final consensus among the forces was to compete for the treasures in order; the success or failure of obtaining the treasures solely depended on the strength of each party.
If one party successfully acquires a treasure, they cannot enter the competition again for a second treasure, and so forth; if one party fails to acquire a treasure, another party with sufficient strength will continue the attempt.
This arrangement seemed fair on the surface but was actually based on Luo Yun and others’ prediction that Yue Jinghua’s July Team was weak and couldn’t possibly send many suitable candidates.
The fully formed Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array showed even greater power, with the unknown Xuan Crystal in the center of the Dark Fire Array shining like a sun rising inexplicably in the night sky.
Around the Dark Fire Array, playful starfires collided occasionally, emitting crackling sounds.
After a brief period of recuperation, Luo Yun’s complexion returned to normal.
With Li Ran’s reminder, he also recognized that Yue Jinghua was not a simple character. Though he was annoyed inwardly, with Jin Nuo and the people from Divine Court present, he dared not act openly.
"Once we get out, the first thing is to deal with that masked lad," Luo Yun thought bitterly.
"This man cannot be left alone, must think of a way to discreetly eliminate him," Yue Jinghua also pondered in her heart.
"Uncle Li, there’s no need to talk more with those despicable ones. You and Aunt Feng help me break the formation," Luo Yun instructed the two, relying on being Luo Ri’s only son, he has never regarded the local mercenary branches in other Mercenary Towns seriously.
Just now, Feng Buhui had also informed Yue Jinghua of Luo Yun and the origins of the two middle-aged mercenaries following him.
Vigorous Vajra Ape, Li Ran, skilled in Jieqi Fist, with astonishing strength; avoid close combat when fighting with this person.
Assistant Array Master Feng Yan, a rare supportive type mercenary on the continent, skilled in enhancing fellow comrades with various arrays like Agile Body Array, Indestructible Vajra Array, and Forceful Attack Array.
The title of Assistant Array Master was new to Yue Jinghua.
Unlike array masters like Qian Luo, Assistant Array Masters specialize in designing small-scale arrays. They particularly excel in personal combat or small-scale team battles, an exceptional Assistant Array Master could double the overall strength of their team.
These two, one strong, the other supportive; one offensive, the other auxiliary; just like Luo Yun’s left and right arms.
Originally, the strong mercenary Luo Ri had sent his only son Luo Yun out to gain experience, worried about his weak cultivation and possible bullying, he specially chose Li Ran and Feng Yan as his trusted aides.
Both had received benefits from Luo Ri in the past, hence they were very loyal to Luo Yun.
Upon Luo Yun’s command, the two would attack just as if they were his shadow.
"Young master, the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array is a heaven and earth array; this kind of array power is extraordinary, it should not be activated lightly. In my opinion, it is better to let the other forces make the first move," that female assistant array master was also cunning; she had only read a few records about the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array in ancient books.
When the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array formed, the positions of the four stars shone like daylight, showing the extraordinary power of the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array.
After pondering, Luo Yun also felt it made sense.
He glanced at Yue Jinghua and others, and sneered, "Mediocre mercenaries, didn’t you just say you wanted to compete with this young master for the Dragon Slayer Holy Armor? Seeing as your cultivation is low and quite pitiful, I’ll give you a chance. Enter the formation and pick a Dark Treasure."
Luo Yun noticed that Yue Jinghua had little flesh on his body and lacked strong Dark Energy, most likely he had used some underhanded tricks to attack him in the shadows.
If he could successfully obtain one piece of the Holy Armor, he would enter the formation smoothly; if not, dying under the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array would save him a lot of trouble.
The first to choose?!
Yue Jinghua was stirred upon hearing this.
The five pieces of Dragon Slayer Holy Armor consisted of the Rao Ri Armor, Sky Shrieking Sword, Witch Cloud Cloak, Emperor Dragon Boots, and Moon Gathering Belt—the complete set worn by the Dragon Slayer Hero Mo Kang when he slew the Evil Jiao.
If he could obtain the complete set in one go, nothing could be better. However, now the Sky Dragon Court was divided into five different forces; aside from Jin Nuo who had already made his stance clear, the other three forces were disturbances in the quest for treasures.
"Wait, who allowed him to choose first? I said I want to choose first," Sha Xi, who had been neglected by Zong Shaoqing after entering the Sky Dragon Palace, burst out suddenly.
As a Holy Daughter of the Divine Court, Sha Xi was renowned both in Zhusen Mountain and the two great powers. Yet today, she attracted no attention at all, and seeing the enticing appearance of each piece of the Dragon Slayer Holy Armor, she couldn’t help feeling greedy.
Moreover, since she encountered Yue Jinghua at Kalan Peak, she had been annoyed by him and could only watch as he smoothly took away the Holy Artifact right under her watch.
"Divine Goddess, if the Divine Goddess wishes to choose first, then there should be no problem. However, the power of the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array is unknown, and if the Divine Goddess rushes forward, I’m afraid it might harm you. Why not let that ragtag mercenary test it out first," Luo Yun, seeing Sha Xi’s beauty akin to that of a celestial, and being the only daughter of Divine Pattern Sha Yan, thought her status and appearance matched his own and could not help but feel an urge to pursue her.
Sha Xi, seeing his sleazy expression, felt as if she had swallowed a fly, and a wave of disgust arose in her heart.
"Not necessary, such a character is unfit to desecrate the Holy Artifacts," Sha Xi gave Yue Jinghua a disdainful glance, then turned around with a changed expression, pleadingly looked at Zong Shaoqing: "Junior Minister, the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array is incredibly powerful, could you help me break the formation?"
The speed of her change in attitude was astonishing, leaving Yue Jinghua amazed.
As soon as Sha Xi finished speaking, one of the Core Judgement Officers stepped forward, "Divine Son, when we left the Divine Mountain, Lord Sha Yan repeatedly instructed to take good care of Lady Sha Xi."
Zong Shaoqing, without any change in expression, hummed in acknowledgment, agreeing to the request.
Upon seeing this, Sha Xi immediately became overjoyed.
Although she was a Holy Daughter with a reputation, her cultivation was just at Dark Earth Small Achievement. It was only because her mother, Divine Pattern Sha Yan, had etched several unmatched Divine Runes on her when she was born.
Seeing Sha Xi aggressively rush to the front, the members of the July Mercenary Team were quite upset, especially Shalman, who almost couldn’t help but intervene.
"No need to rush forward when we have a sacrificial lamb, it’s better this way," Yue Jinghua was not in a hurry and enjoyed watching how Zong Shaoqing was going to cooperate with the demanding Holy Daughter to break the formation and seize the treasures.
Perhaps sensing that someone had ill intentions towards the Liu Xing Xuan Fire Array, the Star Fire in the Dark Fire Array became more aggressive, bouncing and leaping in the air above the Dragon Court, filling the air with skin-searing heat for a moment.
"Which one do you want," Zong Shaoqing’s lips were tightly pursed, keenly watching the trajectory of the Star Fire in the air.
The Dragon Slayer Holy Armor, long hidden from the world, left everyone at a loss as to which piece was the best, of course, there was one connoisseur present, who was currently curled up in Yue Jinghua’s arms.
Sha Xi looked back and forth among the five stunningly beautiful Holy Armors, and finally, her gaze settled on the gorgeously gleaming "Rao Ri Helmet".