Reviewing this operation, although they had eliminated Pseudo-Seiya, whom Zhu Tong's side had greatly feared, they had also gotten rid of Ju-On, which had been threatening Zhu Tong's group. One gain and one loss—this operation could hardly be considered fruitful. If Wang Ning's death was counted as well, then their side had actually suffered a loss. After all, with the Hidden God Technique, Wang Ning had been like a sword hanging over the enemy's heads. No one had dared to underestimate him.
Faced with such a helpless outcome, Yin Kuang, Beidao, and the others could do nothing but sigh. Still, no matter what, the pressure from Pseudo-Seiya was gone. That was at least some consolation.
Furthermore, Yin Kuang's side now had eight people remaining, while Zhu Tong's side had seven. A one-person advantage could at least be considered a slight edge.
Yin Kuang checked the time and said, "There are still thirty-six hours until this exam ends. For the next ten hours, we'll stay put and wait, dealing with attacks from the Ju-On possessing each of us. After ten hours, those who have been attacked by their possessing Ju-On and survived will begin a new operation. Those who haven't been attacked will continue waiting until they survive the next wave of Ju-On attacks. Also, I imagine Zhu Tong's side will make their move within these ten hours. From now on, we're on the defensive, and they're on the offensive."
"Is there really no way to kill Ju-On without being killed ourselves?" Tang Rouyu looked at Beidao, then at Luo Qiao and Ma Lin, the two third-years. The others also looked at them with hopeful eyes. Spreading her hands, Luo Qiao said, "No matter how many times you ask me that, my answer will be about the same. The Ju-On we