Nine Star Burden

Chapter 284: Ten Seconds?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Liu Yang’s behavior shocked everyone.

If he was already so strong despite being at the Nebula Stage, wouldn’t the scheming Yuan Qinghua from Southern Guangdong be even more formidable?

The disparity in regional Star Techniques was simply too huge.

Now let’s compare:

Xia Yan and Liu Yang were both melee fighters with 28 star slots and 29 star slots, respectively. They were both in the late Nebula Stage. If they were to fight each other, who would win?

Most of the contestants of the National League had Nebula Stage Star Power and similar physical attributes. So, what were they all competing for?

They were competing in terms of team quality, battle tactics, cooperation, and the unique Star Techniques of their respective regions.

Sometimes, the difference in the quality and effectiveness of Star Techniques would allow a team to defeat their opponent.

The next question was: If Xia Yan and Liu Yang were to fight each other one-on-one, who would win?

Jiang Xiao secretly compared their strengths in his heart. Cai Yao suggested that the three teams take turns as the main attacking team. She mainly wanted to observe the strength of the other two teams more comprehensively and clearly.

No matter how many trump cards the Tianjin team had hidden, the abilities they had exhibited were enough for them to deal with the Ancient Warriors. They probably wouldn’t reveal anything more.

However, the teams’ strengths were different. Perhaps, when they became the main attackers, they would have to go all out.

When they were searching for special weapons, they encountered another group of nine Ancient Warriors led by the Ancient Archer General.

This time, there were two Ice Archers, one Flame Archer, three Poisonous Archers, one Ancient Warrior Tomahawk, and one Ancient Warrior Warhammer.

There was a combination of various professions in this squad. According to the agreement, it happened to be the Beijiang team’s turn to act as the main attacker.

Jiang Xiao and Han Jiangxue repeated their old tricks. Having had prior experience, the two of them cooperated well with each other. Their combination of Sound of Silence and Chain Lightning shocked everyone.

Main attack?

Is there still a need for a main attacker?

The pair of siblings is enough!

If they insisted on dividing, Han Jiangxue would be the main attacker while Jiang Xiao was a supportive member. Everyone had already lied down and were waiting to see the god fly past.

Even the melee Ancient Warriors Tomahawk and Warhammer did not rush over, but Han Jiangxue had already thrown out a series of Chain Lightning.

In the Sound of Silence’s domain, a group of Archers couldn’t even summon their bows and arrows, let alone launch arrows!

Han Jiangxue again morphed into Goddess Xue and launched explosive attacks!

Xiong Chumo, seeing that scene for the first time, was dumbfounded. She foolishly muttered to herself, “He’s just a high school student in the Nebula Stage. How could he acquire a Gold Quality Star Technique like Sound of Silence?

“She’s just a high school student in the Nebula Stage. How could she acquire a Gold Quality Star Technique like Chain Lightning?

“Why do these two Star Techniques exist in this world?”

Liu Yang had the same question in mind. However, Cai Yao from his team was also one of the few people in the cohort with the Sound of Silence Star Technique. He also had the Gold Quality Tailgate. Hence, he was too embarrassed to ask about it...

The Ancient Warriors became living targets in Jiang Xiao’s domain of silence. However, after the Goddess Xue threw out violent shots of lightning, the entire arena fell silent.

Not to mention that the teams from Tianjin and Cainan Province did not provide any support, even Xia Yan and Li Weiyi dared not raise their heads.

All of a sudden, the commenters who clamored about the Rules Awakened being dead all changed their tune.

“The Rules Awakened are still the most ferocious, after all~”

“Duh, all the media platforms in the nation have said that this year is another year where the Rules Awakened will dominate. Ying Xi from Beijing, Chu Ci from Haisu Province, Su Ji from Zhedong Province, Song Fu from Ludong Province, Tian Yu from Sichuan Province, and Su Yu from Dajiang Province... There are too many of them. Don’t you feel scared after hearing these names? What? You’re not afraid? Why don’t you try fighting them?”

“Yeah, look how much effort Liu Yang has put in. Shen Xing and Xia Yan are almost dying of fatigue, and they only managed to win the battle by a close shave.”

“Goddess Xue, I’m your most loyal follower! The ones who say that melee fighters should stand up are all heterodox! They will be punished...”

“Goddess Xue: What happened? Little Bro? The Rules Awakened have died?”

“Goddess Xue: I’m the future!”

“Damn it, how do we do this? There are so many powerhouses, wealthy nouveau riches, and soldiers that enjoy countless resources. However, they didn’t have the qualifications and couldn’t acquire Sound of Silence at all. How did a high school kid manage to do it?”

“I’m a newcomer and a new fan of the toxic healer. Let me ask feebly. Where did Jiang Xiaopi come from? Does he have a mine at home? How many Fallen Shadow Witch Star Beads did he waste to acquire Sound of Silence? He’s making me tempted to get a few Fallen Shadow Witch Star Beads.”

“The nouveau riche appears! Do you lack someone to cozy up to you...”

Xia Yan and Li Weiyi scurried over to collect the Star Beads in order to make themselves seem more useful.

In order to save Star Beads, Jiang Xiao recovered his Star Power on his own. However, he heard Han Jiangxue saying, “We’re just trying to suppress the Ancient Archer. Facing the other professions, we can’t be so resolute.”

Liu Yang pursed his lips and thought, What does this girl mean?

In other words, she meant, “Don’t be dejected, you guys are still somewhat useful.”

The truth was indeed so. Han Jiangxue’s Chain Lightning was a spectacular output, but its weakness was obvious. If she was besieged, she wouldn’t dare to release that Star Technique. If she was by herself, it would still be okay. If she had her teammates around her, Chain Lightning might hurt them too.

Of course, there were plenty of benefits to having teammates. For example, the representatives of Tianjin had more information.

Under Zhang Qinzhou’s lead, the three teams soon reached the treasure chest of that floor.

Zhang Qinzhou almost didn’t make any detours. After making a few turns here and there, he reached the treasure chest. No one would believe that they didn’t have additional information!

Fortunately, the treasure chest of this floor was located very near the entrance. They only took two minutes to find it.

Unfortunately, they ran into a team of Ancient Warriors led by a Soul Of The Ancient Warrior!

“Be gentle, be gentle,” Zhang Qinzhou said softly while continuously scanning the surroundings and secretly fumbling forward.

It was a huge hall with an individual room in the middle. The three surrounding walls were made of stone with carvings on them, and the crocheted partition made the scene inside visible.

Secretly moving forward and leaning against the wall, Jiang Xiao’s pupils constricted. Finally, he saw the strongest creature of another dimension, the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior.

Unlike the tall and burly Ancient Archer General, the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior was petite and thin, with a pale face similar to that of a vampire’s. It was covered in wrinkles, and it had white hair that made him look rather aged.

Unlike the other Ancient Warriors, it seemed rather slow and relaxed as it led the eight Ancient Warriors. They were either sitting down or lying down quietly to rest.

Xia Yan said with a soft sigh, “Why does this guy have four arms? Why does that one have three legs?”

Jiang Xiao observed carefully and saw the amazing scene. Regular Ancient Warriors were similar to humans. An arm actually grew out of their ribs from both sides.

Although there was no flesh, their bones and fingers could still move, making them look rather terrifying.

That was the case for the one with four legs, and it was even more interesting for the one with three arms. He was also a male soldier, and there seemed to be a leg growing out of its tail.

A tripod is stable~

What kind of a strange creature is that?

Without a doubt, it was the work of the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior.

Jiang Xiao looked at the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior that was like a white-haired and old zombie seated on the steps, leaning against a heavy treasure chest while fiddling with the staff in his hands.

The staff was rather short and obviously of modern handicraft, with a blue glass ball embellished on it. It was undoubtedly the special weapon of this floor.

Xiong Chumo whispered, “It’s time for us to attack. Shen Xing, pay attention. Keep a lookout while the rest of us retreat to discuss our strategy.”

The three teams crept out, and Xiong Chumo raised her small and delicate face to look at Jiang Xiao. “I need the support of Sound of Silence. Once the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior uses its Star Techniques, we might be wiped out.”

With a solemn expression, Cai Yao nodded because she knew that Xiong Chumo was stating facts.

Jiang Xiao nodded gently with the bird on his head while Cai Yao said, “Under normal circumstances, we should not provoke the Soul Of The Ancient Warrior. However, it has a special weapon, so we have to take action. Why don’t Xiaopi and I take turns to use Sound of Silence?”

Xiong Chumo looked at Cai Yao with a glistening gaze, clearly thinking about something.

Cai Yao turned to Jiang Xiao and said, “10 seconds?”

Jiang Xiao was dumbfounded.

Cai Yao asked, “10 seconds?”

Jiang Xiao looked at the beautiful girl whose hair cascaded down her back and muttered with displeasure, “You’re looking down on me.”

Slightly stunned, Cai Yao asked, “How long can your Sound of Silence last for? Mine lasts for 10 seconds.”

“Uh.” Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said, “10 seconds, 10 seconds...”

Cai Yao looked at Jiang Xiao in bewilderment while Xiong Chumo blushed lightly. Meanwhile, Xia Yan was already gritting her teeth, wanting to kick him...