Chapter 436: Chapter 436 Ninjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique

Because they all knew Gu Chen’s capabilities.

Wind attribute.

And also the SSS-grade Artifact Spirit Cloud Stepping Wind Chasing Boots.

Incredibly speedy.

They would feel a great pressure.

But now, Gu Chen’s current behavior, is utterly like abandoning a great advantage, seeking his own demise.

They scoffed in their hearts, and at the same time, felt the pressure on them lessen by a great deal.

The competition continued unrelentingly.

Xiao Zhan and Chu Mo kept their lead, with his Wind and Thunder Steps, his movement technique swift as thunder following form, rendering the speed of these Sixth Grade Spirit Masters insufficient compared to his.

Yet, Xiao Zhan felt something odd.

He currently had not fully activated his Wind and Thunder Steps, merely using 80% of his strength, but even so, he was still far ahead.

Against competitors who are all Sixth Grade Spirit Masters, this plainly was illogical.

“This isn’t just a simple race of speed, they must have some conspiracy.” Xiao Zhan’s suspicion was perceived by Ye Youlong, who communicated telepathically in his mind.

“I know, but I’m wondering what kind of conspiracy they would resort to?” Xiao Zhan responded.

As he said this, an idea suddenly flashed through Xiao Zhan’s mind.

He gradually slowed his pace.

Falling from the leading position.

Chu Mo immediately noticed Xiao Zhan’s condition and hurriedly asked, “What’s the matter, why did your speed slow down?”

“I’m not good at running,” Xiao Zhan stated.

Chu Mo frowned, but recalling Xiao Zhan’s blinding strike that decimated Gu Chen last night, he didn’t believe that was all to Xiao Zhan’s ability.

“Do you have some idea in mind?” Chu Mo asked.

“I truly am not good at running.”

“Don’t you trust me?” Chu Mo felt that Xiao Zhan mistook him to be the same type of person as Gu Chen.

Xiao Zhan smiled slightly, “You run ahead first; I’ll be back soon.”

Hearing this, Chu Mo knew Xiao Zhan must have some plan in mind.

He was slightly displeased, considering they are in fact a team, if Xiao Zhan has a plan, he should have shared it.

At least, I could cooperate with you.

What’s the point of this now?

Just three people, one charges ahead, one stays silent, just relying on oneself?

But thinking of Xiao Zhan’s capabilities, he didn’t say much, only reminding him, “Okay, just let me know if you need anything.”

After speaking, he maintained his own pace, quickly widening the gap with Xiao Zhan.

As Xiao Zhan slowed, others from different federations quickly surpassed him, and within a minute, Xiao Zhan went from being a front-runner to trailing behind.

This shift didn’t escape the eyes of everyone.

Back at the base.

Song Chao’an watched this scene, his brow slightly furrowed, “What is Xiao Zhan doing? From being a cohesive team to every man for himself?”

Song Chao’an’s tone carried a bit of self-mockery while he looked towards Qin Wanfeng.

He believed in Xiao Zhan’s capabilities but was still not quite familiar with his character.

Thus, seeing Xiao Zhan’s movement, he subconsciously associated it with Gu Chen’s behavior, thinking that the two men were acting petulantly.

However, Qin Wanfeng had great faith in Xiao Zhan’s character, knowing that he wouldn’t make reckless moves.

He said gravely, “Xiao Zhan must have discovered something.”

Song Chao’an heard this, looked at Qin Wanfeng, and then held his silence.

Meanwhile, people from other federations upon witnessing this also started speculating.

“This guy called Xiao Zhan is finished, a prodigal talent, possessing Fifth Grade Realm at such a young age. However, too hungry for fame, ending up in a battle not suiting his qualifications.”

“The Longxia Federation is too arrogant, relying on their status as a Super Federation they look down upon us, serving them right for being entangled.”

“The Longxia Federation won’t expect that the rules of this competition have drastically changed compared to previous ones.”

“Ha ha ha.”

A group of people felt quite pleased with themselves.

But there were also people from other federations who held different views about Xiao Zhan’s actions.

They believed that Xiao Zhan might be plotting something cunning.

After all, strategies and plots are what the Longxia Federation excels in.

At the same time.

During the competition.

The abnormal behavior of Xiao Zhan was noticed by competitors from other federations.

“Watanabe Gorou, it seems Xiao Zhan of the Longxia Federation is lagging, running out of steam so soon, truly worthy of being the sick man of East Asia,” said a member of the Baka Federation.

Watanabe Gorou is a sinister-looking man, with dark circles around his narrow, predatory eyes.

Hearing his teammate, he glanced at Xiao Zhan and didn’t offer an opinion, simply saying, “Don’t worry about him; focus on what we need to do.”

“Hi!”

The man responded affirmatively.

Then, he suddenly channeled his Spirit Manipulation Energy, a ray of light condensing in his eyes.

The light was formless, but as it swept over, everything in front of him was captured by his eyes.

Including scenes several kilometers away.

“Watanabe Gorou, there’s a canyon five kilometers ahead. It’s a must-pass area. I think we should choose this place for an ambush.”

Watanabe Gorou looked at the time, calculated a bit in his mind.

Then, he said, “Alright, let’s set up the ambush here.”

Following that, he turned to another person and directed, “Kaso, I and Tano will set up the ambush here. You follow them.”

Kaso is a man with his face covered hanya revealing a pair of emotionless eyes. At the left side of his eyes, a golden flower is etched.

Upon hearing Watanabe Gorou’s instructions.

He nodded in acknowledgment.

Then they saw him forming seals with his hands, muttering a spell silently, his hands moving swiftly like a shadow.

“Ninjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique!”

As he called out lowly, two identical figures appeared before him.

These two persons looked exactly alike Watanabe Gorou and Tano, their auras indistinguishable from the real ones, almost impossible to tell the true from the fake.

“Be careful, try to avoid conflict with them; our main stage is within this canyon,” Watanabe Gorou warned Kaso once more.

Kaso nodded, then led the two shadow clones, following the main troop’s strides.

While Watanabe Gorou and Tano, after entering the canyon, concealed themselves.

“So, it turns out they are plotting to rob amidst the fire at this inevitable path,” Xiao Zhan followed from not too far away.

Upon reaching the Fifth Grade Realm, his sensory range had again increased, now reaching ten kilometers.

If added with the assistance of the Death Aura, reaching twenty kilometers was entirely feasible.

His intentional lagging behind was to see what kind of tricks these federations would play; indeed, it didn’t take long before he discovered the small cunning tactic of the Baka Federation.

Ninjutsu, Shadow Clone Technique?

Unexpectedly, such thing that only seemed plausible in TV shows during the ancient times is actually possible in this world.