"No." Instructor Hong shook his head firmly. "You're going to lure away the other three? They're genuine 'River' realm fighters! They're not like those fake 'River' realm Mysteries from the previous drill. Don't think that killing two Mysteries during the drill means the 'River' realm is nothing special. Any one of them could crush you single-handedly, not to mention there's also a 'Sea' realm fighter!"
"But this is the only way." Lin Qiye spoke calmly. "If I don't expose myself, they'll definitely find this place."
Instructor Hong opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but Lin Qiye continued:
"Besides, I'm not planning to confront them head-on. As long as I can stall them for three hours and wait for the other instructors to arrive, the initiative will be in our hands.
"In the forest at night, catching me... won't be so easy."
Lin Qiye raised his head and looked at Instructor Hong resolutely, his eyes filled with unprecedented confidence.
Instructor Hong was stunned for a moment. The droning explosions in the distant mountains grew louder and louder. He gritted his teeth. "Fine, we'll do as you say. Remember! Don't confront them head-on! Staying alive is what matters most!"
Lin Qiye nodded. Instructor Hong did not hesitate any longer and ran toward Shen Qingzhu and the others. With every step he took, it was as if some mysterious force propelled him forward. He moved at astonishing speed, covering more than a hundred meters in just two or three strides.
Seeing Instructor Hong sprint away so quickly on his own, Baili Pangpang cursed under his breath and took off after him at full speed.
Once Lin Qiye saw their figures gradually vanish into the night, he did not linger in the village. Instead, he ran in the opposite direction,