Chapter 239

Ai Hui was locked up in the green openwork cage, unable to move a single step .

The seemingly slender branches and tendrils that made up the cage were actually abnormally tough and durable . Within the cage, an invisible force was crushing Ai Hui from all directions .

The branches and tendrils that were nearer to the ground were abnormally thick and strong . The wrinkles on them looked as though they had been through hundreds of years of great changes .

“Perennial Lock!” Shi Xueman was slightly shocked .

“Is it very powerful?” Upon hearing how shocked Big Sister sounded, Fatty jumped up in surprise . Anything that had to do with getting rich would immediately energize him . “Is it a very well-known move?”

“It’s very powerful, but not really well-known because it’s very difficult to master . ” Shi Xueman replied without shifting her gaze .

Upon hearing this, Fatty became worried . He took a closer look and muttered, “I can’t really tell if it’s that powerful . It’s just a grass cage after all . If it was me locked inside, I would just break out with force . “

“You would not be able to do it,” Shi Xueman replied bluntly without shifting her gaze .

Fatty knew that Big Sister was a practical individual and he did not feel humiliated by her words . On the contrary, he was worried about his money-making plan and continued to argue . “I really see nothing terrific about it . “

“The terrific parts are unobservable . ” Shi Xueman was candid as usual . “Those branches and tendrils are entrenched a few hundred meters deep into the ground and are absorbing an unending stream of water elemental energy from the surrounding earth, strengthening and nourishing their bodies . Water nourishes wood . The reason why this move is called Perennial Lock is because as time passes, the lock will become more secure and stable . A Perennial Lock planted by a Master-level wood elementalist can last for hundreds of thousands of years without rotting . In the past, they used this move to lock up individuals that were guilty of terrible crimes . “

Shi Xueman was very familiar with various families’ absolute arts, knowing everything about them .

Upon hearing this, Fatty was dumbstruck . After a long while, he then opened his mouth again . “I’m going to stay away from that pretty boy in the future . His family is indeed abnormal! No wonder his gaze is always that weird-looking . ”

Shi Xueman talked rather loudly . Upon hearing what she had said, everyone became restless .

“It turns out this move is so powerful!”

“Fortunately, I bet on Bangwan . Seems like I’m going to make a small profit on this bet!”

“This time around, Fatty is going to suffer a huge loss, so much so that he won’t even be left with his pants!”

. . .

Fatty was slightly flustered, but he continued to be in denial and snorted . “All of you don’t know Ai Hui well enough . He is the kind of person who wouldn’t give up even when facing death . It’s still too early to say that the pretty boy will defeat Ai Hui . “

Everyone could see the panic on Fatty’s face and broke out into laughter .

Everyone was envious of Duanmu Huanghun’s invincible move .

As they had just attained elemental internalization, it was still a long while before they would be able to draw on and use the elemental energy in nature . Only those who had achieved elemental externalization could do so .

Upon achieving elemental internalization, the barrier between the elementalist and nature was broken, greatly increasing his or her training efficiency . The main purpose of elemental internalization was to expand the eight palaces, allowing them to become stronger and the elemental energy internalized within their body to be in abundance .

After the eight palaces could no longer expand, the elemental energy in one’s body would undergo saturation, which was also known as the Advanced Completion . After reaching the Advanced Completion, one could attempt to attain elemental externalization .

The so-called elemental externalization referred to the ability to draw on and use the elemental energy in nature .

Compared the elemental energy in nature, the elemental energy in a human body was insignificant . In order for an elementalist to draw on the elemental energy in nature, a conductor would be necessary . That conductor was the physical body of the elementalist .

The more robust the elemental energy in the body was, the easier it would be for him or her to establish a connection with nature .

Duanmu Huanghun’s move was extremely high-level, so much so that Shi Xueman could not help but exclaim in admiration .

To be able to draw elemental energy from nature while only having attained elemental internalization, it was apparent how extraordinary Duanmu Huanghun’s genius and his [Viridescent Flower] were .

Shi Xueman took a glance at the locked-up Ai Hui and pondered pensively . Even though Duanmu Huanghun was currently winning the fight, Fatty was right in the sense that giving up was not Ai Hui, that rascal’s, style .

All the students had underestimated the degree of prudence with which Duanmu Huanghun faced Ai Hui .

Even though Ai Hui was being imprisoned and seemingly did not have the chance to make a comeback, Duanmu Huanghun did not loosen his vigilance at all . He had suffered under the hands of Ai Hui more than anyone else, and as such, he understood Ai Hui better than anyone else as well . There were several times in which he’d thought his victory was assured, but then was thwarted by Ai Hui towards the end .

Duanmu Huanghun might look crazy now, but he was not foolish .

He was not at all stingy with his elemental energy . Various species of vines and tendrils frantically grew out from the cage and engulfed it .

In the blink of an eye, the cage was completely devoured by densely-packed green flowers, vines, branches, and tendrils .

A fifteen-meter-tall green hill appeared in the arena . Everyone was dumbfounded as a shiver went down their spines .

How many grievances did they have between them…

Phew, phew, phew…

Duanmu Huanghun’s heavy panting could be clearly heard . The elemental energy in his body had been completely depleted; however, he did not feel tired or empty . All he felt was extreme relief . The gloominess that had been bottled up within him was cleared .

“Hahahah…”

Wicked, wild laughter resounded throughout the arena .

Duanmu Huanghun did not intend to fight a deadlocked battle with Ai Hui . He understood his opponent and himself clearly . Even though the amount of his elemental energy was far more plentiful than Ai Hui’s, he knew he would eventually lose to Ai Hui if they engaged in a battle of attrition .

This plan had been meticulously designed by him .

He’d made use of his aerial advantage and caught Ai Hui by surprise . Then he started off with the move he had just comprehended, the [Perennial Lock] . The enormous disparity in base level between Ai Hui and the [Perennial Lock] meant the latter was able to suppress the former completely . Following which, he would pour all his elemental energy into the battle, securing his victory .

All along, he had been secretly observing Ai Hui’s fighting characteristics .

One of these characteristics had been locked onto by Duanmu Huanghun as he had witnessed it many times . Whenever one fought with Ai Hui, he or she should avoid pitting themselves against him using fighting tactics . This fellow was like a cockroach . If one could not defeat him with one blow and instead engaged in a deadlocked battle with him, the final victor would always be Ai Hui .

After howling with laughter for quite some time, Duanmu Huanghun finally stopped .

“There’s nothing to be done about it now . My elemental energy has been completely depleted and there’s no way I can save you . You can enjoy your time in there for now . You have to wait until my elemental energy has completely recovered before I can undo this huge cage . “

Duanmu Huang’s voice appeared to be filled with sympathy but he was laughing deep down in his heart .

It was too perfect!

How many seeds had he planted to form this cage? Not even Duanmu Huanghun knew . The green flowers on the cage would continue to attack Ai Hui, not even stopping for half a second . Even though Ai Hui’s life would not be in any danger, he would ‘enjoy’ the entire process!

Duanmu Huanghun floated towards the ground slowly . All the students were looking at him in awe .

Having only achieved elemental internalization, he could already display a move used by elemental externalists . Duanmu Huanghun’s improvements had far exceeded their expectations .

Duanmu Huanghun had never been more smug than he was now . The darkness that had engulfed him was lifted . The inner demon that had been pestering him was slayed . The shadow that had been stalking him closely was ruthlessly destroyed by him .

He felt a sense of extreme relief, as if he had eaten a fruit of immortality .

He had to carefully savor this precious and beautiful moment .

He stood bolt straight and looked as though he had completed an insignificant task . His white clothes fluttered in the wind . Even though his elemental energy was completely depleted, his elegant and confident demeanor was not broken . A perfect performance must have a perfect curtain call!

He was fated to be a perfect man!

I’m going to enjoy this moment…

“No need . “

A soft voice rang clearly through Duanmu Huanghun’s ears, despite the thickness of the green hill .

Duanmu Huanghun was shocked, but then quickly laughed at himself . Such a stubborn inner demon . . . How can I be hearing such voices in my head even after I have obtained an absolute victory… How obstinate of me . . .

He flicked his long sleeves gracefully . Just as he was about to wave goodbye to his stubborn inner demon, a lingering voice rang into his ears as if a ghost was whispering to him .

“Are you ready?”

Duanmu Huanghun froze and almost fell down . His eyes widened as a blank look appeared on his face .

Ready?

Ready for what?

Wait a second… Shouldn’t this fellow be in a coma, in agony, struggling for his life, and resisting the cage with all his might?

How come he couldn’t hear a single hint of agony in his voice? It was as if… as if he was completely fine?

Everyone had their eyes wide-open as they stared blankly at the fifteen-meters-tall green hill . Their faces were filled with incredulity as an unbelievable thought flashed across their minds . Could it be that… Ai Hui was still capable of striking back?

A planar beam of silver light shot out of the thick grass hill like a sharp blade and went right through the blue dome of the heavens .

Following which, another beam of silver light shot out of the green hill .

Another beam shot out again . . .

The sound of the green hill being pierced was very soft, however, at this moment, it resembled thunder in everyone’s ears .

Numerous streaks of light had shot out of the green hill .

In the midst of dead silence, Lou Lan’s cheerful voice suddenly rang through the air . “Ai Hui, come on!”

Just as Lou Lan finished speaking, the grass hill exploded with a loud boom . A burst of dazzling silver light erupted in everyone’s eyes .

Buzzzz!

The sound of lightning sparks approached like an incoming tidal wave . The silvery sword glints were like wind, propelling the tidal wave forward . The youth’s figure was fuzzy amidst the intense, silver light .

Seven daggers flew and danced around Ai Hui’s body rapidly, then eventually materialized into dazzling silver light orbs . The lightning sparks on the surfaces of these light orbs resembled wandering chains of lightning .

The green flower patterns around Ai Hui vanished into thin air . The only thing that was still stubbornly standing was the [Perennial Lock]; however, it was being pushed outward by the silver light orbs, inflating like a balloon .

The faster the daggers flew, the more intense the sword glints got .

Crack, crack, crack!

The green vines and tendrils that formed the [Perennial Lock] began to snap and collapse . The remaining sturdier ones frantically absorbed the water elemental energy from the ground . Ai Hui furrowed his eyebrows as the sword in his hand trembled furiously . He had no choice but to hold the sword with both hands .

Duanmu Huanghun’s cage was far stronger than what he had expected . Previously, with the use of the [Big Dipper], he’d blown up a grass sword with seven elemental energy pills . This time around, the number of elemental energy pills that Ai Hui used had already exceeded two-thirds of the elemental energy in his body .

The cage had not exploded yet!

However, Ai Hui did not have the slightest bit of fear . He could sense that this new sword could endure far more elemental energy than the previous ones .

Let’s see where your limit is!

Ai Hui silently spoke to his sword . Without any hesitation, he poured his elemental energy into the new sword .

One by one, the elemental energy pills unfolded, extended, and erupted . The sword was trembling furiously as its weight increased tremendously .

In that moment, Ai Hui could feel that he was telepathically connected with the sword . He felt as if something was going to erupt out of his body . Without any hesitation, he slowly raised his sword .

The next moment, a cold glint flashed across Ai Hui’s mind as he furiously swung down his sword .

The silver light orbs suddenly exploded . The [Perennial Lock], which had been holding on strenuously, was devoured by the burst of silvery radiance and vanished in a puff of smoke .

Upon getting rid of the restriction that the lock had placed on him, Ai Hui felt as light as a feather .

The explosion of silvery radiance sent a terrifying sonic boom bursting in all directions .

Duanmu Huanghun, who was about to land on the ground, was unable to react in time . He could only blankly watch on as the burst of silvery radiance whizzed towards him

Boom! A shadow flew across the air .

A white-clothed figure was deeply embedded on the wall not far away, spread-eagled .