In the dense forest, scattered sunlight filtered through gaps in the leaves, casting specks of light over the ground carpeted with dead leaves and making the entire woodland seem somewhat dreamlike.
Within this dense forest, Xiao Yao and the other four walked along a quiet forest path when a teasing voice suddenly rang out, bringing them to a halt.
"Well, aren't we lucky? We actually ran into the top five from the selection trials. Let's see just how capable this year's top five really are."
Xiao Yao and the others looked up to see five young men spring down from the branches ahead. Wearing mocking smiles, they stood above them on the branches, looking down with eyes full of provocation.
Xun Er frowned slightly, tugged at Xiao Yao's sleeve, and said softly, "Brother Xiao Yao, leave this to us. Opponents like these aren't worth your effort."
Hu Jia glanced at the five men. With a flick of her right hand, a slender crimson whip appeared in her grasp. She said coldly, "If you want to die, come over. It just so happens that you can have a taste of this young lady's whip."
"Hehe, just a little girl. Hand over your Fire Energy before you suffer some physical pain. How about it?"
On a tree branch, a young man with a snake-like scar across his face looked down at the five of them and chuckled.
Xiao Yao's gaze fell upon the five men as he said quietly, "Xun Er, leave weak opponents like them to you. I won't make a move for now."
"Don't worry, Brother Xiao Yao. With Qing Lin and the other two here with me, dealing with these five will be easy."
Xun Er blinked at Xiao Yao, her words carrying ease and confidence. Clearly, she did