High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System Chapter 749 - 386: Nine Great Divine Races, Leaving the Team

At last, Jiang Ye opened his mouth, "Bai Xi, you should go. Take care."

Bai Xi stood frozen for an instant, her captivating eyes fixed on him.

After a brief pause, she said, "Wang Ye, would you come along with me? Bai Mu would definitely approve of you joining once he learns your power."

"No need." Jiang Ye shook his head calmly, "You go on ahead."

Light dimmed in Bai Xi’s gaze as she nodded softly, "Thanks for understanding, Brother Wang."

With elegant poise, she spun around and soared over to Bai Mu’s group.

"What a shame."

"Wang Ye joining us would mean we could even challenge those century-old beasts," Bai Xi mused inwardly.

Though born into the Bai Race, she hailed from a side branch, fated to receive little regard.

Yet her resolve stayed unshaken.

"Teaming with Bai Mu is my only shot at entering that forbidden zone."

"Wang Ye possesses great strength," Bai Xi’s gaze softened like liquid, "But on some issues, he falls short of Bai Mu... That spot is the sacred ancestral ground of my Bai Race, after all."

"Besides."

"In the end, Wang Ye trails Bai Mu by a wide margin," Bai Xi pondered softly.

"I hope he doesn’t come to regret turning me down."

Teaming up with anyone boils down to self-interest in the end.

What feelings could there be? She’d only crossed paths with Jiang Ye a handful of times, never even friended him.

Jiang Ye shone brightly on Barbaric Dragon Star, no doubt, yet plenty across Canglong’s Hundred Stars match that feat.

Out on the powerhouse-packed Star Domain Battlefield, such feats pale further.

By contrast, Bai Mu’s squad boasts a clear edge... not only from Bai Mu, but every Bai Race prodigy in it rates Black Tower level fourteen or higher.

One of Canglong’s Nine Great Divine Races, the Bai Race’s side branches alone outclass most.

With these thoughts swirling.

Bai Xi’s eyes hardened with determination. Her white veil fluttering, she boldly merged into Bai Mu’s squad.

…

"This Bai Xi, she’s really something," Zi Yaozhi frowned, eyeing her retreating form.

"Doesn’t matter."

"If she chooses to depart, so be it." Jiang Ye shrugged nonchalantly, "Our team always allows exits."

"Naturally."

"But if a voluntary leaver seeks to return, Brother Wang may not welcome them back easily." Jiang Ye grinned faintly, his words aimed at the squad.

Once Bai Xi departed, restlessness spread among team members eyeing ’stronger’ groups.

And right after his statement.

"Brother Wang, sorry, but I’ve got different plans and must exit the team."

"Brother Wang, forgive me."

"I, Zi Feng, am pulling out too." One by one, several recruits from Barbaric Dragon Star stepped forward.

All newcomers to the Star Domain Battlefield, they’d joined Jiang Ye’s team on impulse.

Now, lured by elite squads’ open invitations, they wavered no longer.

Even Zi Yaozhi’s gaze wavered, drawn to the ’Black Dragon Star’ crew.

Jiang Ye made no effort to retain them.

Before long, seven members had slipped away.

Starting small, the team now dwindled to just ten.

"Brother Zi, feel free to leave whenever you wish," Jiang Ye told Zi Yaozhi evenly.

He’d noticed Zi Yaozhi’s pull toward Black Dragon Star’s team ages ago.

Top ten among Canglong’s Hundred Stars, their squad brimmed with overwhelming might.

Key point: ’Zi Feng’ of Purple Obsidian City had defected there too.

Zi Yaozhi’s eyes shifted, then he burst into laughter.

"Haha."

"Brother Wang jests," Zi Yaozhi chuckled easily, "I stick to my choices and won’t bail lightly—that’s not me."

"Once I pledge to the team."

"I, Zi Yaozhi, will stand by it through thick and thin," he stated steadily.

"Oh?" Now Jiang Ye showed surprise.

Zi Yaozhi’s loyalty caught him off guard.

"No need to read into it."

"I simply wish to witness," Zi Yaozhi drawled, "the prowess of the genius who bested my clone a year back."

"Fall short of my hopes," he teased, "and I’ll ditch without guilt."

Stunned, Jiang Ye broke into laughter.

"Haha."

"Deal then," Jiang Ye replied relaxedly, "Just don’t cry foul if I snag your kills, Brother Zi."

"Not a chance." Zi Yaozhi replied coolly, "I’ll claim them first."

Smiling, Jiang Ye shook his head silently.

While bantering with Zi Yaozhi, three more quit.

With Jiang Ye and Zi Yaozhi, only seven lingered now.

"Those still here—prepared to stick with me?" Jiang Ye inquired.

"Brother Wang has our trust," Mo Xin and the rest affirmed.

"Excellent."

"I won’t disappoint you then," Jiang Ye vowed steadily, "All chances we grab, everyone gets a fair shot. I’ll ensure no one leaves empty-handed."

"Captain’s call on shares," they chorused.

Jiang Ye gave a subtle nod, lips curving into a grin.

Slimmed by over half, the squad now bonded tighter.

For Jiang Ye, a solid gain.

"Very well."

"All set? Let’s move out," Jiang Ye boomed.

"Yes!" came their unified shout.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Jiang Ye in front, the tight-knit seven hurtled toward the Star Domain Battlefield gate, their fierce aura rippling outward.

"What unity."

"What squad is that?"

"Mere seven, yet such dominance?" Passing teams gawked in shock.

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PS: Plot dives in for real; next parts promise thrills and a major pivot.

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