Xu Lu smiled when Xu Mu answered her, then addressed the freshmen beside her with a serious expression:
"The Blood Pool Secret Realm before us serves as a trial ground. It's extremely dangerous inside, so I want all of you to stay close to Xu Mu and me at all times!"
With that, she led everyone into the Blood Pool Secret Realm.
Xu Mu gave a helpless smile. He really hadn't come here to protect a bunch of freshmen.
If Cynthia hadn't been here, he wouldn't have budged all day.
But Xu Lu had told him Cynthia was taking part in this trial. As her boyfriend, this was exactly when he ought to show up and prove how dependable he was.
With that in mind, Xu Mu took Cynthia's hand and stepped into the Secret Realm.
Looking around, Xu Mu felt it would be a shame if this Secret Realm were destroyed.
After all, he had earned the title of Secret Realm Destroyer.
While Xu Mu was lost in thought, Xu Lu spoke again.
"Everyone, stay alert. Your task this time is to work together to defeat an Elite-level Pokémon. Of course, Xu Mu and Cynthia aren't allowed to help."
The difficulty shot up in everyone's eyes the moment they heard Xu Mu and Cynthia couldn't help.
But on second thought, it made sense. If those two stepped in, forget one Elite-level Pokémon—even a Legendary Pokémon would be something they could each take on alone.
Xu Mu, meanwhile, was delighted. He hadn't wanted to fight anyway. His aunt really knew what she was doing.
She had given him plenty of time to relax. With that thought, Xu Mu tapped the Poké Ball at his waist, and Lugia's massive form appeared once more.
Everyone gazed at Lugia with envy.
Who wouldn't