C179 Slaughter!(2)

Upon seeing this lineup, the expressions of Woo Zhengyang's team subtly shifted. The Blade Man whispered, "Boss, this isn't going to be easy!"

Having fought their way here, the four had grown to trust Woo Zhengyang completely, always seeking his opinion first in any situation.

"Should I try to talk to the folks from the Fallen Star Sect? See if we can team up?" the Bow Man suggested.

Woo Zhengyang shook his head with a wry smile. "None of them will join forces with us."

"Why not?" asked the Hammer Man, a straightforward guy who didn't overthink things.

Woo Zhengyang remained silent, so the Gun Man explained, "The boss's combat skills are too strong. Their alliance is temporary, just until they can decide a winner among themselves. If they teamed up with us, do you think they'd stand a chance in the end?"

"Exactly. If they weren't worried about other groups making a move, they might all gang up on us!" the Blade Man added.

Seven teams, four factions, and no one dared to act rashly. No Life Square was enveloped in an unprecedented, tense calm.

Time ticked by, and everyone grew restless, knowing their weapons needed to taste blood every half hour.

Finally, the alliance of the Fallen Moon Sect and the Fallen Star Sect made the first move, heading toward Woo Zhengyang's team.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Martial Academy and the Fallen Sun Sect, long-time rivals, also chose to clash.

"Let's do this!"

With no other options left, Woo Zhengyang gave the command.

In a life-or-death moment, the archer faced his fellow disciples without hesitation, drawing his bow to full tension and releasing an arrow.

"Hmph! A mere outsider, number seventy-six, dares to challenge us!" scoffed the spear-wielding disciple from the Fallen Star Sect, raising his weapon to block.

At that instant, Woo Zhengyang swiftly stepped forward, slashing with his sword. The sword's gleam followed the archer's arrow, and although the disciple from the Fallen Star Sect managed to parry the sword, he couldn't evade the sword's light. Fortunately, a nearby ally pushed him aside, sparing him from injury, though leaving him in a rather awkward state.

"Whoosh... Whoosh..."

Two archers from the opposing side simultaneously drew their bows, aiming directly at Woo Zhengyang. However, after enduring so many battles, Woo Zhengyang had become adept at dodging hidden arrows. Utilizing the "Floating Light Step," he effortlessly evaded them.

"Attack!" The four behind Woo Zhengyang charged forward in perfect harmony as he led the assault. Despite the fierce aura of the five attackers, the opposition remained unfazed, thinking, "You may be strong, but only the swordsman poses a real threat. We have ten skilled fighters."

Yet, when the two groups clashed, the teams from the Fallen Moon Sect and Fallen Star Sect were taken aback.

Woo Zhengyang's sword flashed repeatedly, while the archer's arrows flew one after another. The blade wielder, the swordsman, and the spearman stood in three different directions, forming a protective circle around the two in the center. It seemed like a simple formation, yet their coordination was impeccable.

Despite the two archers lurking behind and taking potshots, the eight members of the opposing teams couldn't land a hit on Woo Zhengyang and the archer. In fact, two of them were injured by Woo Zhengyang's unpredictable sword flashes in the first round of combat.

It was a joint attack array, executed with such skill and precision that finding a flaw seemed impossible. No one expected Woo Zhengyang's team to have someone proficient in tactical formations, let alone someone who could quickly tailor a joint attack array for their five-member team.

This formation was, of course, crafted by Woo Zhengyang himself. From the beginning, his decision to join the team was a strategic move for future battles. As a master of formations, coupled with his powerful soul energy, Woo Zhengyang quickly understood the attack methods of the five different weapons. Creating a formation was a simple task for him.

Previously, the opponents they faced were disorganized, and the power of the formation was never fully realized before the battles ended. Although others noticed the way Woo Zhengyang's team positioned themselves, they didn't think much of it. With weapons of varying lengths, such coordination seemed normal, and they didn't suspect a formation was in play.

Until experiencing it firsthand, the teams from the Fallen Moon Sect and the Fallen Star Sect had no idea how formidable this joint attack array could be. The Hammer Man might be slow, but his attack power was immense. The Spear Man had balanced speed and attack, with the longest range, while the Blade Man excelled in unpredictability, taking a mysterious path.

Individually, their effectiveness was average, but under Woo Zhengyang's joint attack array, they became a well-rounded force. The combined strength of the three could rival that of an entire squad, protecting Woo Zhengyang and the Bow Man while still allowing for counterattacks.

Within the fortress-like formation, Woo Zhengyang and the Bow Man could focus solely on attacking with all their might. Any opponents who approached their team found themselves in disarray. At such close quarters, changing tactics was no longer an option.

In the chaos, the Spear Man from the Fallen Star Sect was struck by Woo Zhengyang's sword energy, losing an arm. The Bow Man followed up with an arrow, which wasn't fatal. The formation shifted, and the three alternated roles. The Spear Man's weapon pierced the opponent's heart, merging with the Spear Man's own weapon...

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