The eyes of the tens of millions watching the livestream were sharp. Most people didn't think Lu Chong had done anything wrong.
After all, the three top students from the provincial capital had teamed up with the express purpose of keeping Lu Chong down.
What Lu Chong had done was only a small counterattack.
Besides, the Combat Assessment was supposed to have this kind of competitive atmosphere. Otherwise, they could have just set up people-versus-beast arenas. Why go to all this trouble?
And people had always loved stories of underdogs making a comeback. That was exactly the role Lu Chong was playing now: bringing down the scion of an illustrious family, the favorite to win before the assessment began.
"Even if we can't see them fight head-on, watching them compete through the Exotic Beasts is pretty good too." That was how many people felt.
In the Hunting Ground, Lu Chong had just taken down a Shadow Cat and was feeling rather pleased with himself when he heard a rush of wind behind him. Someone was rapidly closing in.
He took a look and, well, it was one of the three, moving faster than him and catching up.
The other two examinees were nowhere to be seen.
It didn't take long for Lu Chong to figure out their plan. They clearly intended to have one person keep him occupied so he couldn't score any more points.
The other two would take the opportunity to claim the points in this area.
If it were nighttime, you wouldn't stand a chance of catching me, Lu Chong thought.
At night, all the second-level, Stage Seven Exotic Beasts would be out. These three might not be able to handle them.
But it was daytime, and they could deal with lone Stage Seven Shadow Cats.