Entering the Ruins

Long Mo'er looked at Ye Bingxue with a smile, her eyes seemingly carrying a hint of smugness.

She slightly raised her chin and said softly, "Sister Bing Xue, there's really nothing between Hua Qiang and me..."

The girl deliberately dragged out her words, her tone as if she were telling Ye Bingxue that there was a relationship between the two of them.

As for the nature of their relationship, well, you can guess!

After a brief pause, he continued unhurriedly, "However, I really admire Hua Qiang."

"A boy as outstanding as Hua Qiang is truly one in a million!"

"He is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses extraordinary charisma, a sense of responsibility, and a captivating presence."

A boy like that must have tons of girls who like him.

"You can keep a close eye on him, but don't restrict him too much."

"If you control things too much, you might lose Hua Qiang one day."

Hua Qiang's lips twitched. This girl was stirring things up!

The soft flesh on his waist was already bruised. If Ye Bingxue got angry and increased the force in her hands, his flesh would be torn to shreds.

Upon hearing this, Ye Bingxue frowned deeply, her beautiful eyebrows turning into towering peaks.

Her expression shifted between light and dark, a multitude of emotions surging within her.

What exactly does this woman mean?

Is it provoking me? Or deliberately putting me down? Or is it warning me? Or is it belittling me?

A flash of anger crossed Ye Bingxue's eyes. She bit her lip, trying to control her emotions, and thought about how to get rid of this annoying woman and make her give up the idea of seducing her man.

Just then, a powerful voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the entire venue, clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice, and saw a composed middle-aged man standing tall and proud in the middle of the first row of the stands.

With piercing eyes, he slowly looked at all the contestants present and solemnly said, "The time for the competition has arrived. Now, all contestants, please come here quickly to collect your smartwatches and then enter the ruins."

"The competition will last for two days. Once the time is up, everyone must leave the field immediately."

"Afterwards, we will tally the points you have earned from hunting the Mutant Beasts, and select the top nine to represent our country in the World University Martial Arts League Tournament."

"There's one thing I want everyone to remember: the competition is important, but your own life is even more important!"

"Once you realize that things are not going to work, activate the smartwatch's protection device immediately to teleport yourself off the field."

"Did everyone hear me clearly?"

Hearing these words, the people in the audience were filled with excitement, and they shouted at the top of their lungs, "Did you hear that clearly!"

The sounds rose and fell, as if trying to pierce the clouds.

"Alright, all contestants, please come here to collect your items. The competition will officially begin in ten minutes."

The middle-aged man's voice rang out again, like a morning bell and an evening drum, deeply moving people's hearts.

This voice was a lifeline for Hua Qiang.

It timely paused the tense atmosphere between the two girls.

The two exchanged a glance, their eyes still filled with fighting spirit.

He then snorted coldly and went to collect his items.

"Let's settle this on the field!" Ye Bingxue said coldly.

"Oh dear, I'll show you what true feminine charm is!" Long Mo'er retorted provocatively.

The two then refused to give way and stepped into the entrance of the ruins at the same time.

Seeing this, Hua Qiang let out a long breath and secretly rejoiced.

He shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Sigh, having too much charm is a problem too!"

In a flash, he vanished without a trace. He used the Void Concealment to disappear into the void, then followed behind Ye Bingxue to ensure her safety.

With a whoosh, more than 200 drones took off simultaneously and entered the airspace above the ruined competition field. Each drone corresponded to a contestant, transmitting their whereabouts to the outside world in real time.

Outside the ruins, on the huge display screen, the activities of the contestants inside the ruins immediately appeared.

Ye Bingxue was walking beside a stream. The water was so clear that you could see the bottom and even the fish and shrimp swimming in it.

Ye Bingxue gripped her Luoshui Sword tightly in her hand and carefully walked forward step by step.

Hua Qiang had repeatedly warned her to be careful once she entered the ruins.

Because danger lurks everywhere here, you never know which corner might be hiding Mutant Beasts.

You never know when or how suddenly this Mutant Beasts will jump out and attack you.

As she walked, a sudden flutter in her heart caused her to abruptly stop, her eyes darting around.

At this moment, about 20 meters to her right, there was a patch of yellow thatch grass, the grass swaying gently.

Ye Bingxue immediately became alert; the movement without wind indicated that something was amiss inside.

The next moment, a massive, Level 3 Exotic Beast Howling Moon Wolf, burst out from inside.

The wolf was enormous, like a calf, with a pair of blue, gleaming eyes that stared intently at Ye Bingxue, drool dripping from its mouth.

That looked like seeing delicious food.

The next moment, the Howling Moon Wolf pressed its four paws firmly on the ground, then leaped into the air and charged towards Ye Bingxue.

Ye Bingxue swung her Longsword fiercely, unleashing the [Mystic Ice Blade] technique. A chillingly cold ice blade shot out from her Longsword, slashing towards the Howling Moon Wolf.

The wolf seemed to sense the danger, its body suddenly stopped, and then it rolled to the side to avoid the sharp edge of the Mystic Ice Blade.

Then, he leaped forward and charged at Ye Bingxue again.

Seeing that her first attack had missed, Ye Bingxue once again swung her Longsword and unleashed several moves of the [Mystic Ice Blade].

Instantly, several gleaming ice blades appeared in the air and slashed at the Howling Moon Wolf.

The Howling Moon Wolf realized something was wrong and desperately tried to dodge.

However, the distance between the two sides was too close, and there were too many ice blades. Even with all its might, it was impossible to avoid them all.

Finally, two ice blades slashed at the wolf, instantly creating two bloody holes. The Howling Moon Wolf out a miserable howl and fell to the ground, dying instantly.

Ye Bingxue gently patted her chest, feeling a little tense as she breathed.

This was the first opponent she encountered upon entering these ruins, and it was a level three Mutant Beasts.

She raised her wrist and saw the number 30 appear on her smartwatch.

With a slight smile and a satisfied nod, he then collected the wolf's carcass.

Meat can be eaten, and fur can be sold for money. Ye Bingxue is a very good homemaker, so how could she possibly give up such things?

Looking around and finding no other strange Mutant Beasts, Ye Bingxue continued walking along the stream.