How Was an Agility Attack-Type Soul Master Drawing More Aggro Than a Defense-Type Soul Master?

"Another group of three. Take them out!"

Wang Dong'er shouted softly, her body flashing like lightning as her blue-gold wings traced a dazzling arc through the air.

Amid several muffled groans, three more figures dissolved into points of light that scattered through the air.

"With these three, there are only nine people left in the entire virtual space."

Wang Dong'er looked up at the enormous golden number "9" floating in midair, the confident smile on her lips growing even brighter.

Everything had gone unbelievably smoothly so far.

Though this was only a selection trial for the freshman class, it was enough to prove just how formidable their hastily assembled team was.

Especially with her and Xiao Xiao—two two-ring Soul Grand Masters—in a freshman class where most students only had one ring, it was practically a dimensionality-reduction strike.

"Wow... is this what it feels like to ride someone's coattails?"

Watching Wang Dong'er's carefree figure as she withdrew her attack, Xi Er could not help murmuring in awe.

Her personality was somewhat aloof, but she was not someone who failed to appreciate kindness.

Along the way, Wang Dong'er had basically been handling the main attacks, Xiao Xiao was in charge of control, and she... only needed to land the occasional finishing blow or stand watch.

"As long as the three of us survive until the end, the class monitor position will belong to Sister Dong'er."

Xi Er silently calculated to herself.

"Xiao Xiao and I can each be vice class monitor. These Contribution Points are practically free."

"Shh! Someone's here!"

Just as Xi Er was imagining that wonderful future, Wang Dong'er suddenly raised a hand for silence. The three quickly slipped into a dense thicket.

Through the gaps in the leaves, they saw a figure swaggering across an open clearing not far away.

The person had his hands on his hips and a cocky expression on his face. Who else could it be but Xie Xie?

"Come on! If you've got the guts, come out and fight me one-on-one!"

Xie Xie threw back his head and shouted at the empty surroundings.

"What's the point of hiding? I'm standing right here. Who dares fight me?!"

Seeing Xie Xie acting like this, Xiao Xiao could not help twitching at the corner of her mouth as she asked in a low voice.

"Dong'er, is this guy shouting because he's afraid people won't know where he is?"

Wang Dong'er frowned slightly, a trace of suspicion flickering through her pink-blue eyes.

"Something's off."

"I remember clearly that he was in a three-person group too."

"Why is he the only one left now?"

Wang Dong'er's gaze sharpened as she said quietly.

"Is he acting as bait?"

In truth, the thought of a "bait tactic" had crossed Wang Dong'er's mind as soon as they entered.

After all, Xiao Xiao was so petite and adorable. Just standing there, she looked like a natural target who was "weak, helpless, and in need of protection," perfect for luring out those shady people hiding in the dark.

But on second thought, they had only just met. If Xiao Xiao ended up eliminated because of that, it would be far too unfair.

That was why she had abandoned this seemingly efficient but rather unscrupulous tactic.

"Then what do we do now?"

Xi Er gripped the scythe in her hand nervously.

"Should we go out and take him down?"

"Not yet. Let's watch first."

Wang Dong'er calmly pressed down on Xi Er's arm.

"If it's a trap, fish will definitely take the bait."

Sure enough, just as Wang Dong'er had expected.

Less than half a minute later, three furtive figures emerged from the woods on the other side, forming a triangle around Xie Xie.

"Hehe, then we won't hold back!"

The boy at the front laughed, Soul Power surging around him. Clearly, they intended to gang up on Xie Xie and take out this guy who did not know his place.

Faced with the encirclement of three people, Xie Xie did not panic. Instead, a scheming smile appeared on his face.

"You want to fight three against one?"

He spread his hands, looking completely unconcerned.

"Fine. Then... come at me together!"

The moment he finished speaking, the three of them roared and charged forward.

Yet just as they were about to touch the edge of Xie Xie's clothes—

"Boom!"

A golden figure crashed down like a cannonball from the treetop above Xie Xie!

That figure did not use any Soul Skill. With just one punch, the force of the wind it created made the surrounding air explode with a deafening blast!

"Bang!"

The boy charging at the front did not even have time to react before that punch slammed solidly into his chest.

There was no suspense at all. His body instantly burst into points of light that filled the sky!

"W-what?!"

Before the remaining two could recover from that sudden turn of events, a green shadow darted out from the grass at the side like a ghost.

It was Wei Xiaofeng!

His martial soul was the Green Shadow Snake, and his speed was astonishing. He took out one of them as well.

At that moment, Xie Xie, who had been standing still the entire time, moved.

The Light Dragon Dagger in his hand flashed with a cold gleam, precisely slicing through the final opponent's defense.

"Sorry."

Watching the three dissolve into points of light, Xie Xie blew on his dagger, still wearing that infuriating grin.

"Actually... we were three against three too."

The three girls who had been hiding in the shadows all looked grim as they watched the scene unfold.

"So strong..."

Xiao Xiao could not help exclaiming.

That golden figure was Tang Wulin.

His right hand had completely transformed into a massive Golden Dragon Claws, covered in dense golden scales and brimming with explosive power.

He had taken out a one-ring Soul Master at full strength with a single punch?

That power was far too terrifying.

"How despicable!"

Xi Er gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath.

Using a bait tactic like that was simply too underhanded!

"Despicable, perhaps, but it was effective."

Wang Dong'er took a deep breath.

"Now there are only six people left in the entire virtual space."

"That is, us and them."

"Dong'er, what do we do next?"

Xi Er asked.

"Do we keep hiding?"

"I'm afraid... we can't hide anymore."

Wang Dong'er raised her head and looked toward the sky.

The enormous golden number "6" suddenly flickered.

Then, the vast forest around them began shrinking inward at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The distant trees seemed to be pushed by an invisible hand, constantly squeezing toward the center and leaving them less and less room to move.

Wang Dong'er immediately understood.

"Looks like Teacher Shen doesn't want us to stall for time. She's forcing us out for a direct confrontation!"

At the same time, Xie Xie, standing in the middle of the clearing, noticed the change as well.

"Hey—friends over there!"

Xie Xie cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted loudly.

"Stop hiding!"

"Come out already! Let's finish this quickly so we can wrap up early!"

"Tch, that guy really gets on my nerves!"

Wang Dong'er shot Xie Xie a fierce glare in the distance.

Though they had not officially exchanged blows yet, just looking at that guy's punchable grin gave her an inexplicable urge to rush over and beat him senseless.

He was clearly a fragile agility attack-type, yet he drew aggro even more reliably than a defense-type Soul Master!

"No choice. Since we can't avoid them, then we fight!"

Wang Dong'er turned and quickly said to Xiao Xiao and Xi Er.

"Although we still don't know the exact strength of those two, we could tell from that fight just now that the three of them work together very well."

"If we clash head-on, we might not gain any advantage."

"So we'll need some strategy."

Wang Dong'er lowered her voice and swiftly laid out the plan.

"When we go out, we'll make it look like we're targeting that loudmouth first!"

"But remember! It's only a feint!"

A cunning glint flashed through Wang Dong'er's eyes.

"Our real target is the other agility attack-type!"

"From what I observed, the guy with the snake martial soul is the weakest of the three."

"As long as we crush that soft target first and turn it into three against two, our chances of winning will rise!"

"Understand?"

"Understood!"

Xiao Xiao and Xi Er nodded heavily.

"Good, go!"

The moment she spoke, three figures shot out of the bushes at once!

"First Soul Skill, Wing Guillotine!"

Wang Dong'er took the lead, the butterfly wings behind her instantly hardening like iron as they slashed toward Xie Xie's face with a fierce howl of wind!

"First Soul Skill, Phoenix Cry!"

Xiao Xiao followed close behind. Her flute gave a mournful wail, and invisible soundwaves instantly enveloped the area around Xie Xie, attempting to slow his movements.

Xi Er refused to be outdone. Her scythe spun into a black whirlwind, cutting off Xie Xie's escape route.

This series of attacks looked utterly ferocious, as though they intended to tear Xie Xie to pieces first!

"Damn! That vicious?!"

Faced with the overwhelming barrage, Xie Xie let out a strange cry. His footwork shifted, and he retreated rapidly like a ghost.

"Boss! Save me!"

At that very instant!

Wang Dong'er, who had originally been charging toward Xie Xie, suddenly changed direction in midair!

A cold gleam flashed through her eyes as her attack instantly shifted, aiming straight at the somewhat bewildered Wei Xiaofeng.

Just as Wang Dong'er thought she was about to succeed and eliminate Wei Xiaofeng—

"Whoosh—!"

A thick Blue Silver Grass vine shot in from the side without warning!

The vine was astonishingly fast and incomparably precise, instantly wrapping around Wei Xiaofeng's waist.

Then, a tremendous pulling force came from it!

"What?!"

Wang Dong'er's pupils contracted sharply.

Wei Xiaofeng was instantly dragged several meters backward by the Blue Silver Grass!

Her Wing Guillotine merely grazed the edge of Wei Xiaofeng's clothes, cutting off a few falling strands of hair, but missed completely!

Not far away, Tang Wulin stood holding the other end of the Blue Silver Grass, a faint smile on his face as if he had already seen through their intentions.

"You want to touch my teammate?"

"You'll have to ask whether the grass in my hand agrees first."