Meanwhile, Tang Feng had already subdued his opponent, while Tang Xue, Tang Yun, and Tang Hao quickly dealt with their respective targets as well.
In just a short while, all five ambushing Disciples lost their ability to fight. Lin Taichu's group gained another five Spirit Jade Tokens, bringing their total to thirty-five.
The other Disciples witnessed this scene, and no one dared provoke Lin Taichu's group so casually again.
Seeing Lin Taichu's group easily deal with the ambushers, Tang Chen's gaze darkened slightly. He said to Tang Lie, "Their strength is greater than I expected. We don't have enough Spirit Jade Tokens. We need to find a way to seize more."
Tang Lie nodded. "I'll take the ones from those people over there. They should have seven or eight." As he spoke, he prepared to charge toward several Disciples nearby.
"Wait." Tang Chen stopped him. "Don't go. If we make a move now, we'll only draw an attack from everyone else. It would be better to wait until the assessment is nearly over. By then, everyone will be desperate to protect their Spirit Jade Tokens, and their guard will be lower."
Hearing this, Tang Lie stopped and nodded. "Fine." The two remained standing to the side, closing their eyes to regulate their breathing and conserve their strength as they waited for the best opportunity to strike.
Lin Taichu had also noticed Tang Chen's intentions. He said to the others, "Tang Chen's group will definitely make a move at the very end. We need to stay prepared."
"Tang Yun and Tang Hao, you two cover the left. Tang Feng and Tang Xue, cover the right. I'll take the center. The moment they move, we'll immediately form a defensive formation. Don't give them an opening."
The group immediately adjusted their positions according