Chapter 50: The Sky Master Selection Competition (2)

Words of consolation and applause poured out for the Wu Mountain Twin Heroes.

Jin Jie was, of course, deeply relieved. Amidst this, the next contestant was the Anti-Demon Trio.

One of the trio, Li Ye, curled the corners of his mouth upward, standing with one leg resting on a stool.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed the amazing skills you all have shown, including Xiao Tian Kai. However, the great Sky Master will be claimed by our trio. It is truly regrettable to think that Mr. Jin Jie will not have a chance."

Jin Jie's eyes glowed with anger.

But, realizing that this was not the time to stand still, he clasped his hands together and began to meditate.

The Anti-Demon Trio prepared to combine their efforts.

Li Ye stood at the front, with the other two lining up behind him. The two at the back placed their hands on the back of the one in front.

'Typical of them.'

Hou Gong clicked his tongue.

The Anti-Demon Trio did not perform separate techniques but intended to transfer their energy to the front person to amplify their inner strength.

They always cooperated when facing enemies, and although others protested that it was unfair, they believed that as long as they were fair among themselves, it was enough.

The essential element for such a combination to work was that the mind techniques must be the same for the energy to be fully transferred and amplified. This suggested that the Anti-Demon Trio's martial arts had a common foundation.

Of course, if someone with exceptionally pure inner strength supported the others, the same effect could be achieved, but the supporter's inner strength had to be significantly superior to account for any loss, making it difficult to apply to these guys.

At that moment, a shout erupted.

"Stop, Anti-Demon Trio!"

"How can you commit such an illegal act!"

It was the Wu Mountain Twin Heroes.

Xiao Tian Kai also glared.

"Combining three people's strength is a foul play."

Miao Bingbing also sharply called out.

"That's right! If you succeed, there will be three Sky Masters. What's the point?"

The Anti-Demon Trio laughed.

"There are no set rules, so we are not breaking any laws. Besides, we will choose one of us to be the Sky Master, so there's no need to worry."

Their logic was sound, and no immediate rebuttal came. As the surroundings fell silent, the Anti-Demon Trio began to channel their energy.

Their clothes slowly billowed, and the dirt under their feet swirled from the emitted aura.

Suddenly, a shout of "Hah!" echoed.

Then, the Anti-Demon Trio shouted one by one.

"Tan!"

"Xian!"

"Ziiii!"

Starting from the back, they shouted grandly, transferring their inner strength forward. Li Ye, receiving the inner strength, extended his hand in a sword gesture toward the sky, and a gust of wind shot fiercely toward the tracking hawk.

The shockwave extended vertically.

The air shimmered in the sky, creating a spectacular scene. If a person were hit directly, it would have enough power to pierce through a dozen people.

Seeing this, Hou Gong felt a sense of disgust.

'Why do they shout the names of their techniques like madmen? What a noisy bunch.'

Even though it didn't make their techniques more powerful, there were always such show-offs in the martial world.

However, despite Hou Gong's thoughts, the power of Tan Xian Zhi was incredibly fierce. The Anti-Demon Trio, known as the Three Troublemakers, could still roam the martial world and breathe because of their formidable martial arts.

The result was disappointing.

The power of Tan Xian Zhi was sufficient, but the position was off.

The tracking hawk was too high.

If it had been closer or stationary, the outcome would have been different, but by the time the gust of wind was about to dissipate, the tracking hawk had already flown to another place.

The Sky Master Selection Committee sighed in amazement and burst into laughter.

Jin Jie, who had been anxious, let out a sigh of relief, and the Wu Mountain Twin Heroes chuckled darkly.

"Damn!"

The Anti-Demon Trio looked dejected.

They had expended a considerable amount of inner strength just now.

"Hahaha! Now it's my turn."

Miao Bingbing stepped forward confidently.

Her demeanor was so bold, as if she were retrieving something she had left behind, that everyone was puzzled. So far, Miao Bingbing's only notable actions had been using chopsticks and breaking the carriage roof.

It seemed impossible for her to outperform the Anti-Demon Trio's Tan Xian Zhi, yet Miao Bingbing's confidence was overwhelming.

'Could she have been hiding her strength?'

Everyone's eyes widened.

Miao Bingbing looked around the Sky Master Selection Committee and spoke.

"You all lack common sense. Catching a bird is very simple."

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"..."

Though no one spoke, their thoughts were similar.

Who was lecturing whom about common sense?

Everyone looked at her with the same puzzled expression.

Lecturing about common sense from someone who defies it only deepened everyone's confusion.

Miao Bingbing smiled and continued.

"Being ignorant is not a sin, so don't blame yourself too much. Now, I'll show you my hidden ace. It's a technique passed down from ancient times that no one can imitate."

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"Let's start!"

Miao Bingbing stretched out her hand toward the tracking hawk.

"Authority!"

Resoundingly.

"Can make even a flying bird fall from the sky!"

Resoundingly.

"Fall now, bird!"

Miao Bingbing's eyes sparkled more with each shout, but the Sky Master Selection Committee's faces grew increasingly pale.

"I am Miao Bingbing, the eldest daughter of Baihua Hall. Surrender to my authority!"

Her long, continuous voice echoed, but the tracking hawk flew gracefully.

"Can't you hear meee~!"

The Sky Master Selection Committee's faces turned serious.

'Is she human?'

'Can people act like this?'

'Are we going to continue traveling with her?'

'Why isn't she embarrassed after making such a fuss...?'

Everyone had many thoughts.

Some even began to doubt the significance of becoming the Sky Master.

Meanwhile, Hou Gong had a bad feeling.

'If things go well... this child will die young.'

Miao Bingbing's problem wasn't about the Sky Master Selection. She could be assassinated by a killer at any time, and it wouldn't be strange if a quick funeral procedure began.

After a moment, Miao Bingbing turned around and muttered.

"Hmph! That bird must have some authority of its own."

Everyone remained silent and turned away.

Now, only Jin Jie was left.

"Hehehehe, this is amusing. Although Baihua Hall is renowned, how can a bird follow human authority?"

Jin Jie chuckled and brought the golden flute to his lips.

He was about to perform his famous sound technique.

The faces of the Anti-Demon Trio and the Wu Mountain Twin Heroes darkened.

Jin Jie's sound technique was famous in the martial world, and the sound waves could travel far depending on the practitioner's inner strength. This match was as good as over.

"Grandpa, be careful of the squeaks!"

Xiao Tian Kai cheered.

Jin Jie smiled at Xiao Tian Kai and began to manifest his sound technique.

Pipiri~ Pipipipip~ Piiii Pipi~

The sound started low and calm, gradually rising.

Soon, a reaction appeared in the sky.

The tracking hawk's flapping became disordered.

It tumbled, barely regained balance, and flapped its wings frantically.

"Ooo!"

"The bird is losing its mind!"

"Grandpa Jin Jie is amazing!"

The Sky Master Selection Committee showered him with praise.

But Jin Jie did not relax. He intensified his light and continued the sound.

Pipiri~ Pipipipip~ Piiii Pipipipipii~

There were no squeaks.

Flap, flap.

The tracking hawk flapped wildly, then finally collapsed. It fell helplessly without flapping its wings, and Jin Jie smiled and put away his flute.

"Hehehe, a mere bird could never withstand my sound waves. Sky Master Selection Committee, the great Sky Master will be this old man... "

Suddenly, Jin Jie's face turned pale.

The falling tracking hawk regained its balance and soon flapped its wings vigorously, rising upward.

The hawk, known for its high intelligence, had feigned unconsciousness.

Jin Jie erupted in anger.

"Cheater bird!"

"Grandpa, blow the flute!"

At Xiao Tian Kai's advice, Jin Jie quickly regained his composure and put the flute to his lips. But the tracking hawk had already flown into the clouds with just two flaps.

The distance was too great, and the moisture in the clouds made the sound waves ineffective.

Finding stability in the clouds, the tracking hawk reappeared at the edge of the clouds, let out a screech, made a large circle, and flew north.

"Where are you going, cheater bird!"

Jin Jie shouted, but it was in vain.

With the almost certain victory overturned, Jin Jie stomped the ground in frustration, causing the ground to shake.

The Sky Master Selection Committee's faces were already in a state of chaos.

"Teacher! What are you doing!"

"Why did you chase away the tracking hawk?"

"How will the Wu Jue Killers catch up now?"

The Sky Master Selection Committee thought Jin Jie had intentionally chased away the hawk, believing everything was ruined.

Jin Jie, who could not stand to listen, retorted.

"How old are you all!"

"Is age a problem now