The Lu family was in a panic, and the entire venue erupted in gasps of astonishment.
Shan Han Yi's expression, however, turned even more grim. Had the Lu Hua he favored lost just like that?
If so, wouldn't that mean Ling Feng had slapped his face?
In that case, Shan Han Yi would be utterly disgraced!
"The victor is Guan Ya!"
Before anyone could recover, the Grand Elder had already announced the winner of the Gu battle!
"Guan Ya won? Then where is Lu Hua?"
"Quick, look, the mist has cleared!"
All eyes turned as Guan Ya leaped off the stage. Behind him, at the center of the stage, Lu Hua lay sprawled on the ground, trembling all over, unable to muster the strength to get up!
"Son!" His father rushed onto the stage and quickly helped Lu Hua up. After a brief examination, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Dad, that kid... he cheated. My Natal Gu and all the Gu worms on me went limp, they wouldn't obey me!"
Lu Hua's face was filled with unwillingness and extreme shame.
Today was supposed to be his breakout battle, and he still had many techniques he hadn't used. He had been hoping to face someone like Shan Han Yi or the Saintess!
That way, he could achieve fame in battle.
But now, he had lost to an unknown nobody. This was a profound humiliation for Lu Hua!
"Hmph, it's good enough that you're still alive! Who told you to underestimate your opponent!" His father reprimanded him coldly.
After descending the stage, he helped his son walk towards Guan Ya, his face grim as he said, "The antidote!"
Clearly, the Lu family patriarch was suppressing his murderous intent and, relying on his family's influence, directly threatened Guan Ya to hand over the antidote.
In the eyes of everyone present, Guan Ya had spared Lu Hua's life because he feared the Lu family!
However, before Guan Ya could speak.
Shan Han Yi let out a cold snort, his face grim. "Hmph! Shameless in defeat! That was the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist! He already showed mercy, otherwise, your son's Natal Gu wouldn't have been paralyzed, but he would have been paralyzed for life!"
"What?!"
The Lu family patriarch exclaimed in shock!
The surrounding crowd also erupted as if a bomb had gone off. The Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist! They had only heard of this thing.
Legend had it that the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist had a restraining effect on all Gu worms, even causing them to become paralyzed, let alone the damage it inflicted on the human body. Those affected would have their neurons completely atrophied, and without an antidote, they would inevitably become vegetative!
And the Natal Gu within their bodies would gradually drain the host's life force, eventually freeing the Natal Gu while the host died completely.
But clearly, Lu Hua could still speak, which meant Guan Ya's Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist did not have such immense power, merely causing temporary paralysis. He would naturally recover after some time.
Even so, the name of the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist was enough to make everyone present revere Guan Ya.
"Guan family's Gu physician? It seems this young man is the biggest dark horse of this Gu Convention. Perhaps he could serve in my Witch God Hall!"
From the high platform, the Grand Elder's gaze towards Guan Ya intensified with a hint of fervor.
Guan Ya slightly cupped his hands towards the Lu family patriarch and said softly, "In three hours, his body will regain its mobility. However, it is best not to move him, otherwise, if the Natal Gu awakens first, it might backlash against the host, and even I won't be able to do anything then!"
Having gone through two battles, Guan Ya had grown considerably. From his previous awkwardness and lack of eloquence to his current composure, his growth was astonishing.
The Lu family patriarch was filled with resentment, his eyes brimming with killing intent, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and returned to his family members with his son.
The Lu family had already suffered enough humiliation today, and moreover, this was the result of Guan Ya showing mercy.
If they were to truly fall out, who knew if Guan Ya would unleash the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist again!
If that happened, and the entire Lu family was paralyzed, wouldn't they be at Guan Ya's mercy to be slaughtered?
"Heh heh, Tu Jin Tong, why aren't you laughing anymore? How could the person who defeated me be simple? If you have the confidence to deal with the legendary Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist, why don't you go and try it?"
Feng Wu Jiang, seeing Guan Ya's victory, completely shed the gloomy expression on his gaunt face, his gloom dispelled. He retorted fiercely.
Tu Jin Tong had lost all his previous arrogance, his face completely contorted!
"Damn it! How could this Gu physician kid master the legendary Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist? With just this, all the major powers will be vying to recruit him!"
Tu Jin Tong was enraged, but his gaze flickered towards Shan Han Yi.
Shan Han Yi was the first to recognize the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist, so Tu Jin Tong wondered if Shan Han Yi had any means to deal with it!
"Hmph, Feng Wu Jiang, don't get cocky. At least my luck is better than yours! Perhaps that kid will face Shan Han Yi in the next round. Either way, it's beneficial to me!"
"Heh heh, you can only rely on your good luck."
"You... a defeated dog, your barking is useless!"
The two returned to their previous bickering.
Ling Feng, of course, noticed Shan Han Yi's cold gaze towards him.
His earlier words had caused Shan Han Yi to lose face, so it was natural for him to harbor killing intent.
However, from the beginning, Shan Han Yi had been too arrogant, considering himself the only opponent in the entire venue who could rival the Saintess.
He had even called out the Saintess's name multiple times. Now that he was frustrated, many people were likely pleased.
"You controlled the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist well, but your strength is not yet that formidable. If you encounter an overwhelming opponent, they won't give you a chance to unleash it."
Ling Feng reminded him indifferently.
Guan Ya was slightly stunned, then quickly bowed to Ling Feng, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Guan Ya was very smart. He knew Ling Feng was reminding him to be prepared before stepping onto the stage next time, to strike directly upon entering, otherwise, there would be no opportunity.
"Ling Feng versus Wang Xu!"
Ling Feng's appearance meant that the top eight of this Gu Convention had been decided.
And this Wang Xu was also someone Ling Feng had been paying attention to. This person was not from the eight great families, nor was he from the thirty-six families.
He was a rogue cultivator, and no one present was familiar with him!
In comparison, his mystery was comparable to that of the mysterious maiden.
There was a patch of rotten skin above his eyebrow, and his neck bore some spots, which were corpse spots!
Such a person made it difficult for Ling Feng not to suspect him of being from the Corpse Gu family.
Although he claimed to be Wang Xu, using aliases was common here!
"Kid, I know you're also a Gu physician, but I can tell you that the Soul-Shattering Ghost Mist has no effect on me! If you intend to use such petty tricks, don't embarrass yourself!"
As soon as he stepped onto the stage, Wang Xu said disdainfully.