457: Chapter 458 Arrived Just Like That 457: Chapter 458 Arrived Just Like That Editor: Exodus Tales Lu Mingshu didn’t care what others thought.

Magic, what’s so special?

Since childhood in the Heavenly Wheel World, she had seen countless advanced spells from another world.

This Five Dragon Mystic Water formation, as Gentleman Lianzhen said, didn’t concern numerical codes nor had an array eye; it was just a heap of magic, so what’s difficult about it?

The calculations involved were far less than those of a genuine barrier.

In her eyes, magic turned into data, and with a slight guidance of sword-light, she could move forward unhindered.

The sword-light swept across, flying straight, parting waves, and breaking through the waterwall.

Kou Wei suddenly looked up, “It seems like something flashed?”

Qi Sheng was puzzled, “Where?

I don’t see anything?”

Kou Wei carefully sensed once, finally shook his head, “Maybe it was just my illusion.”

As the words fell, Lu Mingshu’s sword-light leaped and landed on the central stone pillar.

On the land bridge, a sudden silence fell.

After a while, someone asked, “There–she already arrived?” in an incredulous tone.

“Yes!”

“What exactly just happened?”

“I don’t know…”

No one could say how Lu Mingshu discerned the direction or broke through the barricades of the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation.

But the fact was in front of them.

She surpassed Kou Wei and Fang Zhen, reaching the center of the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation first.

Did this mean that in this contest of breakthroughs, she won?

It was said beforehand that the prize could only be taken by one, so could she take them all?

Many looked towards the main seat, wanting to know what the leaders of the Heavenly Sea Pavilion thought.

They were destined to be disappointed.

No one on the main seat spoke, not even the previously very displeased Hua Ruoying, who kept his mouth shut.

The few in the Assimilation Realm remained as usual, occasionally whispering, seemingly unfazed by Lu Mingshu reaching the center first.

Their demeanor calmed the others down gradually.

Maybe something happened they didn’t notice?

It was normal, their cultivation just wasn’t high enough to understand…

“Ah, so many prizes, yet she took them all alone.” The person spoke with a tinge of jealousy.

However, what happened next surprised them.

At the center of the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation stood five coil-dragon stone pillars, where the seniors placed the prizes.

Each pillar had one, making a total of five.

Lu Mingshu looked down, and the Seventh Treasure Coral shimmered brightly.

With a flick of her sword tip, she took the Seventh Treasure Coral in hand.

The land bridge let out a collective sigh.

They had expected a fierce battle, but the treasure had an owner so simply.

However, what happened next was beyond their expectations.

Lu Mingshu smirked and casually tossed the Seventh Treasure Coral onto an adjacent stone pillar.

Then, she sat down on the spot–as if just making room.

“What does she want to do?” someone blurted out.

“Yes, didn’t she win?” Others were also baffled.

“Exactly, why not take the prize?”

For a moment, the land bridge buzzed with discussions.

Gentleman Lianzhen arrived shortly after, seeing her sitting on the stone pillar with her sword in embrace, and chuckled, “These pillars are quite interestingly made.”

With that, he imitated her, kicking the prize on his pillar to the side and sat down idly.

“Hmph!” On the main platform, Hua Ruoying couldn’t help but grunt, “So arrogant, it’s simply outrageous!”

Their actions clearly indicated they were waiting for Kou Wei and Fang Zhen’s teams to arrive.

Clearly, it was decided that this time victory would be determined by who broke through first.

They were obviously the first, yet they insisted on waiting, too proud perhaps?

Did they look down on the prizes?

Sir Wen Hai appeared unperturbed, stroked his beard, and smiled at Master Cheng beside him, “Young people, they aim high!”

Master Cheng nodded in agreement, “Those with ability certainly have a big heart.”

Seeing them so calm, others also calmed down.

Indeed, taking the prize without competing would be uninteresting.

It’s rare to see over thirty Spirit Realms appear at once, ending it so lightly would be dull right?

Everyone should arrive first, compete fair and square, then take the prize at the end; that’s the real thrill.

The first to reach the center was the team led by Fang Zhen.

He glanced around and, seeing no one, couldn’t help but smile.

Halfway through his smile, though, Ling Wuxia suddenly said, “Good morning, Miss Lu!”

Fang Zhen started, following Ling Wuxia’s gaze, he saw Lu Mingshu sitting atop a stone pillar, watching them silently.

He couldn’t maintain his smile and had to take a deep breath to regain his calm.

“Miss Lu, you arrived quite early.” As he greeted, he scanned quickly with his eyes.

Kou Wei wasn’t there, only Lu Mingshu and Gentleman Lianzhen.

What was going on?

Fang Zhen couldn’t comprehend.

The complexity of the Five Dragon Mystic Water formation was tough for outsiders to grasp.

Without Kou Wei leading, how could they have arrived so quickly?

But now wasn’t the time to ask about it, with Lu Mingshu already there, it wouldn’t be so easy for them to take the prize.

“Not early.” Lu Mingshu replied calmly.

Fang Zhen was at a loss.

Why was it so hard to converse with Lu Mingshu?

Seeing this, Du Furong chuckled and greeted, “Miss Lu, since you’re here, where is Senior Brother Kou?”

“Don’t know.” Still just two words.

Du Furong was taken aback, “You weren’t with Senior Brother Kou?”

“We went separate ways upon entering.”

Her nonchalant response stirred waves among the Heavenly Sea Pavilion disciples in Fang Zhen’s team.

Without Kou Wei leading the way, how did she arrive so early?

The Five Dragon Mystic Water formation wasn’t something even every Heavenly Sea Pavilion disciple could solve.

But now wasn’t the time to delve into this.

“Miss Lu…”

Just as Fang Zhen started speaking, he suddenly saw her raise her hand, “What?”

Lu Mingshu said, “There are some words I don’t want to repeat, please wait for a while.”

“…” Fang Zhen was a bit dumbfounded.

Lu Mingshu not only played by her own rules but her words left others unable to respond.

What did she mean by this?

Wait?

For what?

Could it be…

With this thought, Fang Zhen looked in another direction, seeing Kou Wei leading his team out.

Was she waiting for him?

Seeing Fang Zhen, Kou Wei’s eyes flickered, and he smiled in greeting, “Junior Brother Fang, you still beat me here.”

Fang Zhen gave a slight smile but didn’t respond.

Kou Wei noticed something amiss in his expression, then looked up, coincidentally meeting the downward gaze of Lu Mingshu, “Miss Lu?”

His expression didn’t seem fake, which made Fang Zhen sigh in relief yet more puzzled.

Kou Wei didn’t know she was here; it seemed she came on her own?

What was she up to?

Lu Mingshu stood above, slowly stood, “Everyone’s here now, right?” She said, without waiting for a response, “Then there are some words I can easily say.”