A Sudden Stab

Lin Tian looked at the third-tier Demonic Beast before him with a sense of helplessness.

The Swift Shadow Leopard, a speed-type Demonic Beast, possessed wind-like speed. Ordinary Martial Artists could only catch glimpses of its afterimage.

As an Extreme Martial Artist, Lin Tian had a powerful physique and his own speed wasn't weak.

But facing a third-tier Swift Shadow Leopard, renowned for its speed, he was powerless.

"I don't have any means to restrict the Swift Shadow Leopard; I can only defend passively."

Yet, Lin Tian didn't stop his advance, walking directly into the Swift Shadow Leopard's territory.

"So far, only that bug has appeared. It's not enough."

The traitor within the Garrison Army still hadn't shown themselves. This was far from enough.

The moment Lin Tian stepped into the Swift Shadow Leopard's territory, the leopard, which had been lying in wait, instantly sprang up, looking at Lin Tian warily.

The Swift Shadow Leopard was a terrifying hunter, giving its all against any enemy.

When the viewers in Lin Tian's livestream saw that the third-tier Demonic Beast from Qing Province was a Swift Shadow Leopard, they were stunned.

"A third-tier Swift Shadow Leopard. How are the examinees supposed to fight this?"

"Third-tier Demonic Beasts are meant to test the students' teamwork. But a Demonic Beast like the Swift Shadow Leopard can quickly pick off examinees one by one. How can there be teamwork?"

With the Swift Shadow Leopard's wind-like speed, the examinees would be dealt with before their teamwork could even be established.

Let alone high school students, even a third-tier squad composed entirely of Martial Dao Third Level Martial Artists would struggle to hunt it.

"It's impossible to hunt. Lin Tian's just going to get beaten up."

No one was optimistic about Lin Tian's chances. This was an opponent Lin Tian couldn't possibly defeat.

However, Lin Tian's strength had already earned their recognition. In their hearts, Lin Tian was a genius on par with those six Heavenly Talents at the Martial Dao Second Layer Late-stage.

Inside the examination camp, looking at the final third-tier Demonic Beast, the Green Light Martial Saint and the other four Garrison Army Martial Saints regarded Yuanming Martial Saint with strange expressions.

"Even if it's to lure out the traitor, there was no need to bring out a third-tier Swift Shadow Leopard. It's too obvious."

"I know. Let it be a little obvious. Who can guarantee that there isn't a traitor among us?"

Yuanming Martial Saint said nonchalantly. His words caused the complexions of the Green Light Martial Saint and the other four to change drastically.

But no one spoke up to refute him.

The timing of their appearance here was indeed somewhat off.

Yuanming Martial Saint didn't expect to lure out any big fish from the Garrison Army this time.

"A third-tier Swift Shadow Leopard, a Demonic Beast that completely counters Lin Tian. Do you think this will make some people restless?"

"We haven't given Lin Tian any means of self-defense."

The Green Light Martial Saint was somewhat worried.

"You can rest assured about that. A third-tier Demonic Beast can't do anything to Lin Tian. Lin Tian might not be able to kill the Swift Shadow Leopard, but he can safely leave."

"He's cultivating a martial skill. You should have seen it the moment the Brain-Eating Insect appeared."

"The defensive power of that martial skill is something the Swift Shadow Leopard can't break."

Yuanming Martial Saint chuckled.

"This time, only examinees have entered the examination area, no Garrison Army members. With the five of us here, we don't need anyone else for rescue."

"All examinees have been screened before entering the examination area. Lin Tian is already the strongest among all examinees."

"And the Demonic Beasts within the examination area have all been screened by me. There are no Demonic Beasts above the third-tier mid-stage. In the entire examination area, there are no humans or Demonic Beasts that can threaten Lin Tian."

Yuanming Martial Saint's confident words also put the Green Light Martial Saint and the other four at ease.

"With such arrangements, the chances of us catching the fish are slim."

The Green Light Martial Saint expressed some regret.

"It doesn't matter. As long as Lin Tian's life is not in danger, that's enough."

Yuanming Martial Saint smiled.

"After the college entrance examination, Lin Tian will leave Qing Province and enter the Four Great Regions. The traitors within the Garrison Army can be screened slowly later. Lin Tian's safety will no longer be a concern."

"Speaking of which, I still need to persuade this kid Lin Tian again, to get him to choose Dragon Soaring University."

"What? He doesn't want to go to Dragon Soaring University?"

Hearing this, the Green Light Martial Saint's spirits immediately lifted.

"This kid Lin Tian seems a bit sensitive about the Imperial Capital. The aristocratic families in the Imperial Capital are a problem. Even if I tell him that the Imperial Court is his backing, Lin Tian's intention to choose Dragon Soaring University isn't strong."

Upon hearing about the aristocratic families of the Imperial Capital, the Green Light Martial Saint and the other four deeply empathized.

Forces that could be considered aristocratic families in a place like the Imperial Capital possessed incredibly terrifying foundations. They could even maintain some of their family's strong members within the Imperial Capital.

This situation didn't exist anywhere else, only in the Imperial Capital.

"The situation in the Imperial Capital, you probably let it slip out accidentally."

"It's good that he's not going to the Imperial Capital. The conflicts there would likely drag Lin Tian into them."

"It's just that leaving after the college entrance exam is a bit too rushed. The compensation from Qing Province will probably only be given after he's confirmed his university," Green Light Martial Saint said playfully to Yuanming Martial Saint.

"That kid Lin Tian is too cunning, not easy to fool," Yuanming Martial Saint laughed heartily. The five Martial Saints continued to watch Lin Tian's performance on the screen.

During their conversation, Lin Tian had already engaged the Swift Shadow Leopard, just as they had predicted.

Facing the third-tier Swift Shadow Leopard, Lin Tian could only defend passively.

"This is really troublesome. The Blood Essence of an Extreme Martial Artist can't withstand the Swift Shadow Leopard's attacks, but the Blood Devouring Armor consumes too much of my energy." Lin Tian felt a bit helpless as he watched the afterimages constantly appearing before him.

During the time he had been fighting the Swift Shadow Leopard, he had only managed to land one punch, and it wasn't even a full-power strike. He hadn't inflicted much damage on the Swift Shadow Leopard.

"This amount of time should be enough. The strength I've displayed, lasting this long against the Swift Shadow Leopard, is already my limit."

Crack!

Under the fierce assault of the Swift Shadow Leopard, Lin Tian's Blood Devouring Armor finally couldn't hold on and was shattered by the sharp claws the Swift Shadow Leopard swiped at his chest.

Seeing this, a panicked expression appeared on Lin Tian's pale face.

"Damn it, I didn't expect it wouldn't hold on."

Before Lin Tian could react, the Swift Shadow Leopard's next attack struck his chest again.

A mouthful of blood sprayed from Lin Tian's mouth, and he was sent flying backward.

"Ah, Lin Tian!" The audience screamed upon seeing this.

"Why challenge a third-tier Demonic Beast that's impossible to defeat? Hurry up, Qing Province rescue team, come and save him!" They worried for Lin Tian. On the screen, the Swift Shadow Leopard had caught up to the fallen Lin Tian. Many people closed their eyes, not wanting to witness the bloody scene that would follow.

"Run!" They shouted desperately at the screen. Finally, they saw that figure get up again, narrowly dodging the Swift Shadow Leopard's attack.

This scene made many audience members breathe a sigh of relief.

"Great, Lin Tian is safe!" During Lin Tian's dodge, he had already run out of the Swift Shadow Leopard's territory and entered a safe zone.

"Wait, what is that examinee doing?!" Just as everyone thought this college entrance exam would end with Lin Tian as the first, the next scene unfolded, leaving them in disbelief.

A student suddenly appeared on the screen, lunging at Lin Tian with a long sword.