Lucky?

After defeating Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yang beckoned to the two brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo.

The brothers were still reeling from the shock of Yu Tianheng being defeated so easily. After staring blankly for a moment, they finally came to their senses and tossed their team's Crystal Card to Dugu Yang.

Ordinarily, one had to defeat all three members of a team to obtain the other side's Crystal Card.

But after seeing the strength Dugu Yang had displayed, the two brothers had no desire to fight him at all.

After taking the Crystal Card, Dugu Yang waved at Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.

"Let's go."

Ye Lingling slowly followed after him, while Dugu Yan made a face at Yu Tianheng and taunted him.

"Learn to judge your own strength before challenging someone else next time. Bleh!"

Dugu Yan's mockery did not stir even the slightest anger in Yu Tianheng.

After all, it hurt far less than being defeated by Dugu Yang in a single move.

After the three of them left, Qin Ming walked up to Yu Tianheng. He had originally wanted to pat the latter on the shoulder, but then remembered that Yu Tianheng's shoulder had just been broken by Dugu Yang's claw. Awkwardly withdrawing his hand, he said,

"What? One failure was enough to crush you?"

"If that's the case, I suggest you give up on becoming a Soul Master and go home to live off your family. Your Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan can afford to keep you."

Qin Ming's words were far harsher than Dugu Yan's taunts. Upon hearing them, Yu Tianheng abruptly raised his head. Even facing his own teacher, his face remained filled with fury.

Seeing this, Qin Ming's lips curled upward.

"You can still get angry. Looks like you're not beyond saving."

Yu Tianheng froze, finally realizing that Qin Ming had deliberately provoked him.

"Teacher Qin, I..."

"Enough. The trial isn't over yet. Pass the New Student Trial first. Whatever you have to say can wait until afterward."

"Don't forget, you don't just represent yourself now. You represent your teammates too."

Qin Ming's tone became somewhat stern.

"I understand, Teacher Qin."

Yu Tianheng endured the sharp pain and forced himself to his feet, then said to the two brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo,

"Sorry. I held you back."

"What are you talking about? We're teammates."

"That's right. We're teammates."

Shi Mo and Shi Mo grinned at Yu Tianheng.

Clearly, the three of them had a good relationship.

Having pulled himself together again, Yu Tianheng briefly treated his injuries before rejoining the New Student Trial with the two brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo.

Qin Ming was very satisfied when he saw this.

Yu Tianheng was a promising talent. He did not want him to be ruined just like that.

Watching Yu Tianheng's retreating back, Qin Ming inevitably thought of Dugu Yang again and shook his head inwardly.

"Where did that monstrous genius come from..."

After defeating Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yang's group continued toward the finish line according to their original plan.

Perhaps all their bad luck had been concentrated in that Thousand Year Man Faced Demon Spider. After killing it, they did not encounter another soul beast with cultivation exceeding five hundred years, allowing their progress to surpass everyone else's.

The next day at noon, Dugu Yang's group arrived before the finish line and began waiting for their prey.

Since this was the only route to the finish line, Dugu Yang was not worried that no one would come by.

The facts proved that Dugu Yang's strategy worked. In just one hour, a team appeared in the trio's field of vision.

"Hm? Osler?"

Dugu Yan's beautiful eyes flickered with amusement.

Dugu Yang also found it rather funny. He had not expected the first person they ambushed to be an acquaintance like Osler.

"Should we let them go?"

"No!"

Dugu Yan immediately refused.

"Osler must have already collected all ten Crystal Cards. If we let him go, they'll take first place."

"Ayang, we'll strike once Osler gets within ten meters."

"Alright."

Dugu Yang agreed.

On the other side, Osler and his two teammates had no idea that they had become prey in someone else's eyes. The three of them were extremely excited.

Just as Dugu Yan had predicted, Osler's team had already collected ten Crystal Cards. As long as they reached the finish line, they would be first in this year's New Student Trial.

Logically speaking, they should not have been this fast.

After all, crossing the Mixed Zone of Heaven Dou Royal Forest could indeed be done in a day with good luck, but they still needed to collect ten Crystal Cards.

That was both time-consuming and laborious. Even Dugu Yang's group only had two cards in hand, didn't they?

But Osler's group had been incredibly lucky. They had happened upon five teams engaged in a chaotic battle, ending in mutual ruin, allowing Osler's group to reap the benefits.

Afterward, they encountered another team that had just finished a battle and already collected four Crystal Cards, allowing them to easily obtain another four.

Together with the one Osler already possessed, they had effortlessly gathered all the Crystal Cards. Their luck was practically heaven-defying.

"Hahaha, we're definitely taking first place this time."

Osler laughed loudly.

"Of course. Those guys are probably still behind us, trying to gather Crystal Cards."

His companion echoed him with a laugh, his face full of excitement and anticipation.

Winning first place in the New Student Trial would not only earn them preferential access to academy resources, but more importantly, it was an honor.

"Alright, we haven't reached the finish line yet. Be careful in case someone's lying in wait."

The speaker was a handsome youth named Yufeng, Osler's second teammate.

Hearing Yufeng's words, Osler scoffed.

"Yufeng, you're way too timid. We're moving this fast—who could possibly get ahead of us?"

"Is that so?"

The instant Osler finished speaking, a frivolous, seductive voice rang out.

Hearing that familiar voice, Osler's expression instantly changed. Soul Power erupted from within him, his skin merged with his black bodysuit, and his hands transformed into leopard claws.

Ghost Leopard Martial Soul Possession!

As an Agility Attack Type Soul Master, Osler was undoubtedly fast. But no matter how fast he was, he could not overcome a prepared ambush.

The instant his Martial Soul Possession activated, a poison arrow shot out from the shadows.

Even though Osler did his best to dodge, the poison arrow still struck his thigh.

Hiss!

Osler sucked in a cold breath. Turning his head, he saw Dugu Yan swaying her thick emerald-green Snake Tail as she slowly emerged from the darkness.

"Yanzi, aren't you being a little too crafty?"

Osler smiled helplessly, with no intention of resisting at all.

Because he understood that once he had been hit by Dugu Yan's Poison Arrow Technique, there was no point in trying to escape.

"All's fair in war, don't you know that?"

Dugu Yan snorted, then turned to Yufeng and the other teammate.

"Hand over the Crystal Cards obediently."

"Hmph, who do you think you are? Why should we—"

Before Yufeng could finish speaking, a hand quietly settled on his shoulder.

"I suggest you hand them over."