Huo Xiaoling

Before the trial, the many students only knew that there was a fugitive when they accepted the mission, but they knew nothing about this fugitive. The mission stated that they had to find the fugitive themselves, and only now did they learn the fugitive's name.

On the third day, above Northern Europe, all the students were shocked by the appearance of a woman.

Huo Xiaoling, the heir of the Huo family of the Great Yu Empire, had fiery red hair that cascaded down to her waist. Her beauty was exquisite and serene, like an elf. This woman's status in the Great Yu Empire was even higher than Ras', because the Huo family was a colossal clan within the Great Yu Empire.

The moment Huo Xiaoling appeared, more than ten students who had been hiding around Northern Europe emerged simultaneously. They had been afraid to reveal themselves due to their apprehension of Qing Yu's strength, but now they dared to. This was because Huo Xiaoling was a Integrating Realm expert. Although her cultivation was sealed due to the trial, an Integrating Realm expert was still an Integrating Realm expert, not comparable to a Probe Realm cultivator.

Seeing Huo Xiaoling, Qing Yu stood up, his eyes shining. "What an exquisite woman. I didn't expect there to be such a graceful beauty in the borderlands. Haha."

Huo Xiaoling looked down. Qing Yu stood casually, with twelve bound students behind him, looking exceptionally disheveled.

"You're heavily injured. Even if you retain your Integrating Realm combat power, you can't exert it. You can only use Star Energy to intimidate. Surrender yourself, Qing Yu," Huo Xiaoling said coldly.

Qing Yu's lips curved. "So arrogant. I like this kind of woman." With that, he stomped on the ground, and an iron rod shot out. Qing Yu casually swung it at Huo Xiaoling. Huo Xiaoling frowned and dodged. Behind her, Qing Yu appeared out of nowhere, caught the iron rod, and swung it down again. The trajectory of the iron rod was clear, yet Huo Xiaoling felt an inescapable sense of danger, and the world around her dimmed.

Huo Xiaoling felt the crisis. Flames ignited on her body, transforming into a phoenix cry that soared into the sky, burning in all directions. This horrified everyone who witnessed it. The snow on the ground melted instantly, and the sky turned red.

Qing Yu retreated with the rod, looking at Huo Xiaoling in surprise, then excitedly. "Talent! It's actually a fire talent. Woman, you are qualified to follow me."

Huo Xiaoling's gaze was cold. She slowly raised her jade finger and pointed it at Qing Yu. A fire phoenix soared. "Phoenix Spirit Finger."

Beep, beep, beep. In the distance, several students looked at their personal terminals, their faces changing drastically. "Four thousand one hundred combat power."

Qing Yu's lips curled. "Strong enough. This strike can make ordinary Integrating Realm cultivators retreat. Unfortunately, you met me, Qing Yu Bai Ye." As he spoke, Qing Yu spun his iron rod. Instantly, countless iron rods appeared, almost obscuring the sky, plunging the world into darkness. Then, one iron rod, with the momentum of piercing the heavens, pierced the fire phoenix and struck Huo Xiaoling's shoulder, smashing her into the ground.

With a bang, the earth shook. The melted snow formed a river, and Huo Xiaoling was smashed right into it.

In the sky, Qing Yu raised his head, holding his iron rod, his gaze sweeping across the surroundings.

The watching students immediately fled. Even Huo Xiaoling had been defeated, so they dared not approach. Huo Xiaoling was one of the rare Integrating Realm experts in this trial.

Soon, Huo Xiaoling climbed out of the ground, soaked and pale, looking at Qing Yu, who was slowly approaching. "Bai Ye, that surname... are you from that family?"

Qing Yu crouched down, extended a finger to hook Huo Xiaoling's delicate chin, and smiled. "You actually know? It seems you're not entirely ignorant. Since you know, you should understand what this surname represents. You are qualified to be my woman. Consider it, and I will take you away from this territory."

Huo Xiaoling slapped Qing Yu's hand away, clutching her shoulder and gasping through the pain. "Your wanted order comes from the inner universe. If you're truly from that family, who would dare to issue a wanted order against you?"

Qing Yu grabbed Huo Xiaoling's long hair and lifted her up. Looking at her angry gaze, he said coldly, "Don't get agitated. Once you break the seal and recover your Integrating Realm strength, you'll be eliminated. Don't you want to join the Starry Sky Tenth Academy anymore?"

Huo Xiaoling's heart sank. The immense Star Energy surrounding her began to recede.

Qing Yu sneered. "Just watch. Everything will be over soon." With that, he threw Huo Xiaoling towards the bound students. "Thirteen now. This one seems quite substantial."

Qing Yu was right. Huo Xiaoling wasn't just substantial; she was extremely substantial. The moment she was captured, Xiken Maldo in the monitoring station almost personally entered Earth, but he was stopped by Mila.

"No one is allowed to interfere during the trial. This is the decision of the Cosmic Youth Council. General Maldo, are you openly violating the Youth Council's decision?" Mila looked at Xiken Maldo calmly.

Xiken Maldo's expression changed, and he said sternly, "Miss Mila, please forgive me, but Huo Xiaoling is the daughter of Captain Huo Qingshan. She cannot be in danger."

Mila narrowed her eyes. "I know. So what? She can break the seal herself. Her current predicament is her own choice."

Xiken Maldo took a deep breath and looked at Mila.

The two of them stared at each other.

In the end, Xiken Maldo gave up. In front of the Cosmic Youth Council, let alone Huo Qingshan, even the Great Yu Empire was insignificant. The powerful forces they had annihilated were not just one or two. The Great Yu Empire did not want to follow in their footsteps.

Mila's gaze swept past Xiken Maldo, looking at the screen, especially at Qing Yu. The Battle Skill he just used was so familiar.

The regional network had already broadcast the news of Huo Xiaoling's capture. Instantly, the many students who had been excitedly heading towards Northern Europe stopped in their tracks and gradually converged.

In the Capital City, Ede was shocked. "Huo Xiaoling was captured too? How are we supposed to complete the mission?"

Lu Yin asked curiously, "Huo Xiaoling? Is she very powerful?"

Ede nodded solemnly. "In terms of combat power, Huo Xiaoling is probably the strongest among the students in this trial because she possesses Integrating Realm strength."

Lu Yin's expression changed. Integrating Realm.

"Not only is she in the Integrating Realm, but Huo Xiaoling also possesses the fire talent. Her father is Huo Qingshan, the captain of the fifth team of the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team of the Great Yu Empire. He is an ultimate expert who can hunt in the starry sky, with combat power strong enough to blow up ordinary personal terminals. Under the tutelage of such an expert, Huo Xiaoling is an absolute elite among the younger generation of the Great Yu Empire. I didn't expect even she would be defeated," Ede continued.

Only students like Ede and Granny were shocked by the news of Huo Xiaoling's capture. For Lu Yin, although he was surprised, it was a bit too far from him. His focus was now on the students who were gradually approaching.

In a short while, three students appeared outside the Capital City. They were all from the second batch of trialists. Although they were not from Yu Tang, they were elites from powerful planets, comparable to or even surpassing Ede. Unfortunately, none of them escaped from Lu Yin's hands; all were captured. He had already captured twenty-eight people, which was quite a lot.

Just then, two more people arrived outside the Capital City: Gules and Balaro, who had been hiding nearby all along.

Zhang Ding Tian was about to make a move when Lu Yin stopped him. "What are you doing here? Your battle armor will be returned to you after the trial," Lu Yin shouted loudly.

Gules' lips twitched. He forced a smile at Lu Yin. "I want to join you."

Lu Yin looked surprised. "What? Join us? What do you mean?"

"Literally. I want to join you," Gules said, raising his head as if expecting them to be honored by his decision.

Lu Yin pondered. "Why should we take you in?"

Gules was furious. "Take me in? Watch your mouth! I said I want to cooperate with you."

"On what grounds?" Lu Yin retorted unceremoniously.

Gules gritted his teeth. "Qing Yu's strength has reached the Integrating Realm. One or two students can't deal with him at all. His things are in the Capital City, and he's bound to return. Let's team up to deal with him."

Lu Yin thought about it. This woman made sense. That Qing Yu seemed very difficult to deal with. If he really returned to the Capital City, it would be troublesome. Having more people would be safer. "Alright, come in. But I warn you, don't have any ulterior motives, or I'll tie you up."

Gules snorted and entered the Capital City with Balaro.

She truly had no other intentions. Qing Yu had put too much pressure on all the students. Only by uniting could they resist, and this was the only way to complete the mission. The many students in Northern Europe had also united. She naturally couldn't fight alone. Instead of cooperating with those students and splitting the achievements, it was better to cooperate with the natives for the greatest benefit.

On the outskirts of the Capital City, Xia Luo had not gone far. He was walking among the zombie horde. Strangely, the zombie horde did not attack him, as if they didn't sense him.

He had been here for three days, his expression unchanged. For three days, Xia Luo had been with the zombies, seemingly observing something.

After a while, Xia Luo stood still and sighed. "As expected, I can sense their aura. They are everywhere, troublesome."

Far to the south of the Capital City, a beautiful woman in a green robe with long green hair was slowly flying north. The woman was entirely green, even her boots were green, and exquisite patterns were engraved on them. She gave off a fresh aura.