C193 The Sword Appeared the Light also Appeared and the Person also Died!(2)

This move was decisive, showing that the four peak martial masters were ruthless and had great confidence in the advanced martial master. It was also a clever strategy. With their joint attack array, even if the other two teams temporarily joined forces to surround Woo Zhengyang, they wouldn't provide much help. Instead, they might disrupt the array or even sabotage them, since once Woo Zhengyang's team was eliminated, their team would be the strongest, and the other two teams might seize the opportunity to weaken them.

Woo Zhengyang was confident in this. If the three sides worked together, even with their joint attack array, Woo Zhengyang could use his powerful soul energy to control the situation. Combined with the changes in the array, he could leverage the other two teams to create chaos and attack them separately.

Clearly, they weren't planning on doing that. Instead, they aimed to confront Woo Zhengyang's team head-on with their own strength. So, from the start, they swiftly eliminated the other two teams, enhancing their weapons to achieve maximum combat power.

Woo Zhengyang believed this was a premeditated plan. The advanced martial master wielded a spear, and it was no coincidence that he gathered the other four peak martial masters with different weapons.

“Should we target the spear-wielding array master first?” Blade Man asked quietly.

“It'll be tough. They'll protect him well, just like we protect our leader,” Hammer Man replied, his expression serious.

"They're here! Get ready!" Woo Zhengyang didn't offer any further comment, just gave the order.

At this moment, the five members of the Peak Team were steadily advancing toward Woo Zhengyang and his group.

"Blade, Hammer, Spear, Bow!"

Under Woo Zhengyang's command, the Blade Man hesitated for a moment but chose to proceed. The other three wore serious expressions. Woo Zhengyang had arranged a Five Elements Formation, which left him vulnerable, even taking the most aggressive position, the Fire spot, making it extremely dangerous. But everyone understood that Woo Zhengyang was going all out. Only by taking down at least one opponent could they hope to make it through.

Of course, this was a high-stakes gamble. If they bet wrong, it would lead to utter ruin.

"A Five Elements Formation? And you can switch between formations freely? Impressive, but I know the Five Elements Formation too!" A senior martial artist from the Peak Team chuckled. The five of them shifted positions, forming their own Five Elements Formation.

The swordsman facing Woo Zhengyang was the Grand Elder of the Outer Court of the Heavenly Martial Academy, arguably the top martial artist in the land. The formation centered around him, making their goal clear: eliminate Woo Zhengyang as quickly as possible.

The main issue was that with their Five Elements Formation, Woo Zhengyang's more complex formations were rendered ineffective. Any attempt to switch formations would be countered, forcing them to stick with the Five Elements Formation.

"Whoosh..."

The sound of something cutting through the air was heard as three dark streaks shot forward, with the opposing team launching the first attack.

The Blade Man and the Spearman needed no words as they intercepted three hidden arrows. The Bow Man returned fire with three arrows of his own.

Soon, the two teams clashed, marking the start of the first round of combat. Commands were issued rapidly, and both sides constantly shifted their formations. With five types of weapons in play, each team balanced offense and defense seamlessly.

After a few breaths, the teams parted with no casualties. Woo Zhengyang's squad made the first move, but their efforts were in vain. The opposing Array Master was exceptionally skilled, leaving Woo Zhengyang and his team no chance to execute a joint attack.

The teams engaged several more times, evenly matched. However, the outlook for Woo Zhengyang's squad was not promising. They relied on the strength of their weapons to hold their ground, as their opponents were wary of direct confrontation. Yet, in terms of inner energy reserves, Woo Zhengyang's team was no match for the peak squad.

If the stalemate continued, Woo Zhengyang's team would inevitably falter due to depleted energy, leading to gaps in their coordination. Such gaps, under the direction of the opposing Array Master, would be deadly.

"Haha... The young one's skill in formations is impressive, but it's a fight to the death here. Otherwise, I'd hate to kill you!" the Array Master taunted, as their formation shifted once more.

Witnessing this, Woo Zhengyang's eyes narrowed. It was the Five Elements Joint Attack! The Five Elements Formation was still known today, but the Five Elements Joint Attack was an ancient technique, rarely seen. Yet, this Array Master knew it too.

In this situation, Woo Zhengyang and his team were in real danger. The joint attack strategy of the Peak Squad was formidable, and it was nearly impossible for the five of them to withstand it without getting injured. If anyone got hurt, it would disrupt their balance and lead to certain defeat.

The spears and hammers provided protection, while the swordsman charged forward relentlessly, with the blade and bow ready to deliver the finishing blow at any moment. The five members of the Peak Squad charged in with full force.

"Combine forces!" Woo Zhengyang ordered as well. The only option was to meet strength with strength, using the same formation. This meant Woo Zhengyang had to face the peak-level swordsman alone.

Not just Woo Zhengyang, but the other four were in equal peril. The power of the formations was evenly matched, and no one could assist the other. The opposing Array Master had clearly anticipated this, forcing Woo Zhengyang and his team into this situation. When they mirrored the formation, a slight smile appeared on the swordsman's face.

In an instant, both sides were locked in confrontation. The peak-level swordsman facing Woo Zhengyang swung his sword with full force. Woo Zhengyang raised his left hand to guard above and struck down with his sword.

It was the first move of the "Ink Night Sword Washing Arts," Concealing the Sword in the Ink Night! The sword flashed, and the enemy fell.

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