Chapter 1259: Chapter 1269: The War Crossbow!

Tang Zhong was still somewhat apprehensive, as the things he carried were indeed terrifying.

The Evil Eye could create Corpse Soldiers and even Corpse Beasts, which was no simple feat.

However, at that moment, seeing that Chu Yuan didn’t say much to him, he felt relieved.

At this moment, he saw Chu Yuan and five captains seated on the high platform ahead!

Then a Flame Demon Guard came out, facing Tang Zhong and the others, smiling as he said, “You are the outstanding individuals of our Outer Guards participating in the Inner Sect assessment this time. First, congratulations on reaching the entrance of the Flame Demon Cave!”

“Next, I will explain the rules about the Flame Demon Cave. The five guards of Gold, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth must each choose who they believe to be the strongest person to step forward and participate in the final battle of the Flame Demon Cave. Choose quickly; we still need to wait for a few more people to arrive!”

“The people we are waiting for are the outstanding members of our Inner Guards. Once they arrive, we can begin!”

Although the high-levels of the Galactic Guard neither oppose nor support the various factions within the Inner Guards, everyone knew the people to wait for were from those factions.

Though it wasn’t spoken outright, everyone understood.

“Brother Tang, go ahead!” On the Earth Guard side, Tang Zhong was directly chosen.

Because along the way, Tang Zhong had done the most, and more importantly, he was the strongest among them!

Tang Zhong did not refuse.

As for the Gold Guard, Ren Yong was naturally the first choice.

“Strange, where did those two kids go now?” someone muttered.

“Don’t worry about them!” Ren Yong said.

The other guards also quickly chose their representatives.

At that moment, from afar, Xuxu and many others began to walk in, with an impressive presence and a powerful aura.

“Who are they?”

“I don’t know them!”

The crowd started murmuring.

“I recognize them; aren’t they people from the Fire Sect?”

“Those are people from the Sacred Hall!”

“Wow, these people must be from those factions within the Inner Guards. No wonder their aura is so formidable!”

“That’s right, it’s them!”

Tang Zhong also looked carefully and saw a familiar face in the crowd, unexpectedly recognizing the Southern Fire Divine Wood.

The Southern Fire Divine Wood also represented the Thunder Pavilion, but his expression was very displeased. He couldn’t understand how the mysterious spring he found in that valley disappeared after he brought the Pavilion Master there, which angered him greatly.

He came over here, and normally, given his status, he wouldn’t attend this trivial Inner Guard assessment. Now that he was sent here, it could only mean that the Pavilion Master was truly angry.

They took their seats immediately upon arrival.

The Flame Demon Guard began the introduction: “These are our outstanding senior brothers from the Inner Guards. They will observe your performance; now, choose the strongest among your teams!”

At this moment, the eyes of the participants were ablaze with enthusiasm!

“We choose our captain, Ren Yong!” the Gold Guard people promptly announced.

The Fire, Wood, and Water Guards also quickly selected their representatives.

And naturally, the Earth Guard chose Tang Zhong.

Tang Zhong stepped forward.

On the platform, the Southern Fire Divine Wood immediately noticed Tang Zhong. Already angry over his previous ordeal, he now sneered at the sight of Tang Zhong.

“Very well, you may now enter the Flame Demon Cave. As team leaders, you will battle in the cave, while the others remain here for combat!” the Flame Demon Guard announced.

“Understood!”

Ren Yong was the first to enter the Flame Demon Cave!

The others quickly followed, and Tang Zhong was right behind them.

The five quickly entered.

The remaining people dueled in place, still having a slim chance to enter the Inner Guards!

“The battle was soon underway!”

The intense combat there was managed by someone, while the rest entered the Flame Demon Cave, as the fight among the five was the main attraction.

The Flame Demon Cave was a towering cavern which, from above, resembled a circular arena, surrounded by cliffs with many small openings!

Tang Zhong and the four others entered, taking in the scene around them, each rubbing their fists; this was the closest they’d ever been to achieving their dreams!

Tang Zhong surveyed the surroundings.

Ren Yong walked over, sneering, “Tang Zhong, didn’t you say you wanted to kill me earlier? I’m right here waiting for you!”

“As you wish!” Tang Zhong replied directly.

At that moment, from the small openings in the walls, the Southern Fire Divine Wood, Liu Tiansheng, and a group of people emerged, standing above to watch the contest!

The Flame Demon Cave was like a gladiatorial pit.

Chu Yuan and the others were also ready.

A Flame Demon Guard emerged from the opening, announcing the rules of the match!

“The Flame Demon Cave battle only involves you five, under our supervision, hence it’s simple. Among you, someone will surely enter the Inner Guards, maybe all five, or perhaps just one; anything is possible. What I can tell you now is that everything is possible!”

“No lethal combat is allowed in the Flame Demon Cave, restrain yourselves. Violators will be expelled from the Galactic Guard!”

“However, if your opponent uses improper means, you have the right to kill, because our Galactic Guard is a world of the strong!”

“Now, let the match begin!”

All five were momentarily stunned, how were they supposed to compete? Were they supposed to just brawl amongst themselves?

If no instructions were given, then that was the case!

The five immediately stepped back to one corner!

They looked around at each other, searching for vulnerabilities in their opponents!

“How could this be?”

They couldn’t believe it!

At that moment, the Flame Demon Guard announcing the rules saw the five hesitate and shouted, “I believe I’ve already stated the rules; you can begin. It’s a free-for-all among you five, winning or losing isn’t important, what’s important is catching the eye of those watching here, do you understand?”

Was it really a free-for-all?

The five in the arena immediately became wary.

If it was a free-for-all, it would be straightforward.

At this moment, Ren Yong from the Gold Guard and a male soldier from the Water Guard approached each other, exchanging glances as if reaching some kind of agreement.

As for the Fire Guard and Wood Guard members, they drew closer, leaving Tang Zhong isolated!

A free-for-all was inherently unfair.

Two people teaming up to eliminate others, and then face each other in a final match.

In such a case, the victor was one of the two of them!

In an instant, the bowstring of war was drawn taut!