Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 489: Chapter 356: Red as Blood

Inside the room.

After Chen Tianming and Xu Feng left, the atmosphere turned somewhat silent.

The team members actually all knew who was responsible for the loss in the competition.

Being eliminated directly in the first match of the biennial National Glory College League is indeed quite embarrassing.

If they had lost to another team, it wouldn’t be as bad.

But they lost to the Vast Sea Team.

Within the Nine Elite Joint Schools, the ranking and performance of the Vast Sea Team were almost always at the bottom.

The Qiyun Team didn’t dare to say they could enter the top three every time, but they could at least guarantee a spot in the top five.

In previous competitions, when facing the Vast Sea Team, the Qiyun Team had always ended the match easily.

This time, they were crushed without much resistance by the Vast Sea Team.

The ending is hard to accept.

Returning to school this time will surely face a lot of questioning and ridicule.

They lost the match, and the two main players disrupted and left the team, which was something the others had not anticipated.

”Ridiculous, he wants me to wait for his revenge?”

Zhou Xuan slumped on the sofa, holding a wine glass, gently shaking it, a hint of a smile on his lips.

Chen Tianming’s reaction was a bit surprising to him, but it wasn’t fear—it was just funny.

”Yeah, no strength, but a big mouth.”

Yang Jian, who had acted earlier, also laughed in agreement, his tone full of disdain.

But inside, he sighed.

He actually didn’t want to fall out with Chen Tianming.

What Xu Feng said wasn’t wrong; Chen Tianming was indeed good to them.

Not only would he help with treatment when injured during training, but he even saved his life when entering the other-dimensional Space Gate.

Although wearing a ’green hat’ was indeed somewhat unseemly and caused ridicule, there was no denying that the soul skill’s effect was indeed powerful.

This is why, without any support, Chen Tianming could firmly secure the main therapist position in his junior first semester.

Ninth tier Life-extending Mushroom.

Its innate skill could not only heal injuries but also restore vitality, possessing two healing abilities, which was indeed rare.

Compared to other types of Demon Spirits, healing series Demon Spirits were generally lower in rank.

Being seventh tier is considered quite advanced, while ninth tier is already the top-level healing series Demon Spirit.

If it weren’t for Chen Tianming’s poor martial arts skills, this tier of healing series Demon Spirit would have been specially recruited into the Three Heroic Academies.

It’s also because Chen Tianming’s family is ordinary and lacks support; otherwise, with some special added points, he could also have entered the Three Heroic Academies.

As a teammate, Yang Jian knows that, as a Plant Series Demon Spirit Master, Chen Tianming’s control ability is also impressive.

It’s even far superior to his healing ability.

Because Zhou Xuan is the captain, being a Fire Series Mage, the team’s tactical coordination revolves around him, limiting Chen Tianming’s performance; otherwise, his display would definitely surprise many.

In Yang Jian’s view, Chen Tianming actually suits the captain role better.

It would allow their strength to be better showcased.

If he were captain, this match definitely wouldn’t have been lost.

Maybe Zhou Xuan also understood this point, which is why, after losing the match, he got angry and teamed up to isolate Chen Tianming, deliberately kicking him out of the team.

”Alright, tomorrow we return to school; when we do, you know what to say?”

Seeing the heavy atmosphere and the team members looking somewhat uneasy, Zhou Xuan asked blandly.

”Got it, Chen Tianming and Xu Feng themselves chose to leave the team.”

Yang Jian immediately replied.

The match was already lost; it’s a fact and can’t be changed. After returning to school, although they will face ridicule and controversy, they’re graduating soon and don’t care too much.

Only Chen Tianming being isolated and leaving the team, if spread, would have a bad influence.

As a therapist, Chen Tianming is very popular.

Anyone who was injured would find him, and he would help treat them, whether he knew them or not, without charging money.

At Qiyun University, if Chen Tianming is ranked second in popularity, no one dares to claim first.

At least one-tenth of the entire school has received treatment from Chen Tianming; if they know Chen Tianming was bullied, something might happen.

”Got it.”

Zeng Hongwei, who had been silent all along, also nodded in response.

Earlier, he had also acted.

The three substitutes slightly bowed their heads, remaining silent. Seeing this, Zhou Xuan said, ”After graduation, I will arrange for you to enter the Zhou Family.”

This statement slightly enlivened the originally dull atmosphere.

”Thank you, Captain Zhou.”

Yang Jian was the first to flatter him.

In Xia City, the Zhou Family, as part of the Glory Race, holds significant power and fame, with businesses in various industries and influence within Qiyun University.

This is also why Zhou Xuan became the captain; people want to curry favor with him.

”Thank you, Captain Zhou.”

The others collectively expressed their gratitude.

The guilt that was originally in their hearts had vanished in the face of promising prospects.

Zhou Xuan nodded in satisfaction; as long as the team members kept quiet, this matter wouldn’t have any impact.

As for the arrangements, weren’t they up to him?

”Alright, let’s head out...”

Zhou Xuan stood up and walked towards the door, planning to have a meal. However, he soon paused, his eyes showing a bit of surprise with an intriguing smile on his lips.

Two familiar figures appeared at the door.

”Oh, back for revenge so soon!”

Zhou Xuan asked with a laugh, slowly walking towards the door.

The rest of the team looked at Chen Tianming and Xu Feng, who had returned, also showing a bit of surprise. However, they thought the two only came back to pack their bags. Chen Tianming’s luggage was still on the ground, and Xu Feng hadn’t packed anything at all.

No one believed the two were truly back for revenge.

Just as no one expected Chen Tianming to suddenly make a move.

As Zhou Xuan approached the door, Chen Tianming had already undergone Demon Possession.

At this moment, Chen Tianming looked quite comical, with his head wrapped in a green mushroom. The flat surface of the mushroom had some brown patterns, emitting a green glow, gently pulsating as if it possessed life.

”Want to make a move on me?”

Zhou Xuan chuckled, confident and fearless, not believing that Chen Tianming would truly dare to strike him.

Moreover, they had six people; how could the two possibly be their match?

”Actually, I’ve long been annoyed by your talent skill, giving me a ’green hat.’ Do you think you have the qualifications?”

Zhou Xuan retorted jokingly.

”I’ve come for revenge.”

Chen Tianming said calmly.

”Oh, just the two of you?” Zhou Xuan chuckled.

”Do you really think being the captain means you’re strong?”

Chen Tianming asked a question, not giving Zhou Xuan time to answer. He raised his hand, and strands of emerald vines quickly began to entangle towards Zhou Xuan’s body.

”Really going to make a move?”

Zhou Xuan seemed surprised but didn’t mind, stepping quickly to dodge. Yet the vines followed closely, constantly appearing in his line of sight.

As Zhou Xuan dodged, his figure rapidly changed, entering the demon transformation state. Meanwhile, a red light emerged from his chest, and a red barrier quickly enveloped him within.

With the defense of the barrier, the vines’ entanglement was ineffective.

Seeing his attack blocked, Chen Tianming showed no signs of disappointment. As the mushroom atop his head slightly flickered, dozens of fist-sized, pitch-black shining mushrooms suddenly appeared beneath Zhou Xuan’s feet.

The moment these mushrooms appeared, they released black mist, and instantly, the pungent smell made Zhou Xuan dizzy and nauseated, even feeling like vomiting.

”You’ve managed to disgust me.”

Zhou Xuan quickly dispersed the barrier, lightly stepping on the bed to avoid the vines’ entanglement.

At this point, he no longer maintained a smile, his expression somewhat bleak.

Breaking free of the vines was simple, a Fire Series attack would be enough.

But in this enclosed room, he couldn’t release his attack series soul skills; he was severely restricted by Chen Tianming.

”Weren’t you quite tough?”

With the black mushrooms gone, the vines still continued to wind towards Zhou Xuan.

”Stop it.”

Seeing Zhou Xuan dodging rather awkwardly, Yang Jian stepped forward, seemingly to advise, though his body moved towards Chen Tianming, evidently not just trying to mediate.

Zeng Hongwei also stood up, his gaze fixed on Xu Feng, ready for Xu Feng’s move.

”You’ll die miserably.”

Seeing Yang Jian make a move, Zhou Xuan wielded a dagger in his right hand, dodging while swiftly cutting through the vines, also moving towards Chen Tianming.

Facing the pincer attack from two people, Chen Tianming showed no fear. Not only did he not mind, but a slight smile even appeared on his lips.

This smile gave Yang Jian an ominous feeling. Before he could respond, an unsettling laughter suddenly sounded by his ear:

”Hehehe”

The laughter that suddenly appeared made Yang Jian shiver, his body stiffening. Just as he was about to release a defense barrier, a sharp wind sounded urgently.

”Ah!”

A heart-wrenching scream suddenly rang out, chilling everyone to the bone.

All eyes were wide with shock, staring at Yang Jian’s pants, where the position of his butt was already stained red with blood.

Red so glaringly.

Red enough to make one’s... tense.