Hundred Schools Competition Begins

Shawan Island.

An independent island located deep in the ocean, it covered a vast area.

It was filled with all kinds of demonic beasts and precious medicinal herbs, making it one of Earth's favorite destinations for adventurers.

But this time, the Ninety-Nine Great High Schools had joined forces to establish a perimeter around Shawan Island, forbidding anyone from setting foot on it.

Some of the island's more powerful demonic beasts had also been hunted down, turning it into the arena for this Hundred Schools Competition. Large medical ships were stationed around the island as well, responsible for rescuing injured students.

At that moment, Wang Hao and the other two had been dropped onto the beach, while the plane had already departed.

According to the rules, they had to survive on the island for three days and, during that time, take down as many opponents as possible to obtain the Points Plates in their hands.

"Where the hell are those guys!?" Wang Hao looked around but saw no sign of students from the other high schools.

Le Xuan activated her Smart Bracelet, and a map of Shawan Island appeared. "According to the rules, we need to reach Island Heart Lake at the center of the island within three days. If we fail to get there, even a high score will be useless."

"In other words, Island Heart Lake will be where the massive brawl breaks out!?" Xia Weiwei asked.

Le Xuan nodded, put away the map, and checked her equipment once more before setting out.

Rumble!!

A thunderous boom suddenly came from the distance, and a flash of fire could be seen from far away.

"Damn, how is this a competition? This is obviously a contest of whose dad is richer." Wang Hao shook his head. As long as someone had a wealthy father, they could pile enough resources on them to make a champion.

"What a bumpkin!" Xia Weiwei shot Wang Hao a disdainful look. "A Hand Grenade like that can deal, at most, Level One Damage. It won't kill anyone. Besides, do you really think anyone can use a good weapon just because they have one?"

Le Xuan could not help laughing. "Weapons that deal high-level damage have strict cultivation requirements. Besides, weapons are made to be used. Are they supposed to sit there as decorations?"

Wang Hao shrugged and said nothing more. He understood that, as society progressed, using such weapons was the inevitable trend.

Just like in ancient times, people had gone from stone tools to bronze tools, then iron tools... These were all marks of civilization's advancement. No one could stop it.

Others could use them, but he could not afford them. That was rather irritating.

"Let's go already. They've started fighting, so we need to find some prey too." Xia Weiwei was eager to get moving. Her greatsword was already itching for battle.

Whoosh, whoosh...

At that moment, a faint sound made every hair on Wang Hao's body stand on end. It was the sound of something moving at high speed and tearing through the air.

Wang Hao took a light step forward like a breeze, leaped into the air, and knocked Le Xuan to the ground. From the corner of his eye, he saw a black flash emerge from the forest and whistle past his ear.

Looking closely, he saw that it was an arrow with a red light blinking on it. It was an explosive device.

"Bomb!!"

Wang Hao shouted, scooped up Le Xuan, and dashed away like lightning in an instant.

Xia Weiwei swiftly drew the massive sword from her back and held it in front of herself, vigilantly watching the surroundings.

Boom!!

A burst of fire erupted as the arrow embedded in the ground suddenly exploded.

Le Xuan's eyes turned frighteningly cold. If Wang Hao had not suddenly knocked her down, that arrow would definitely have seriously injured her in an instant.

"Which bastard dared to ambush me? Get your ass out here now!" Xia Weiwei gripped the greatsword taller than herself and warily stared at the forest ahead.

"What a pity. I never expected the most inconspicuous member of your team to be a rare Sensor." Two boys carrying greatswords emerged from the forest.

Wang Hao's pupils suddenly contracted. When someone was unlucky, even a fart could hit their heel.

He knew these two. They were two of the four most troublesome opponents Gao Xiong had specifically introduced to him yesterday: the brothers Ding Haojie and Ding Haoxuan from Eighth High School.

Their cultivation had long since broken through Martial Master Level One. Combined with the good meal they had eaten at Gao Xiong's place yesterday, they were probably not far from Martial Master Level Two. They were definitely stronger than Xia Weiwei and Le Xuan.

And there was still someone in the forest who liked firing arrows from the shadows. Misfortunes really did never come alone!

The older brother, Ding Haojie, looked at Wang Hao with interest. "Friend, join our team. I guarantee you'll advance smoothly. How about it?"

"Don't you dare, Wang Hao!" Xia Weiwei glared at Wang Hao before shielding him behind her.

Le Xuan said nothing unnecessary. She also stepped in front of Wang Hao and protected him.

If she had once considered Wang Hao dead weight, she no longer thought so in the slightest.

Sensors were an exceptionally rare kind among martial artists. They were born with powerful spiritual strength and could sense approaching danger, allowing them to deal with crises a step earlier. They were rare and exceptional teammates in group battles like this.

Especially in this massive melee, with Wang Hao around, they could avoid many dangers—particularly ambushes.

"Can you sense where that rat hiding in the shadows is!?" Le Xuan asked quietly.

Wang Hao frowned at the forest and nodded slightly. "I'll take him out. You stop those two."

Le Xuan nodded and drew her revolver, firing a shot at the younger brother, Ding Haoxuan.

Xia Weiwei leaped into the air and charged toward the older brother, Ding Haojie, smashing her greatsword down viciously.

Wang Hao slapped his chest, and his body instantly entered an invisible state, vanishing from where he stood.

"You still want to resist!" Ding Haoxuan snorted coldly, raising his greatsword to block the bullet with a clang.

Ding Haojie shook his head regretfully. It was rare to encounter a Sensor, yet the other side insisted on struggling at death's door. What a pity.

However, his movements did not hesitate in the slightest as he raised his greatsword to meet Xia Weiwei's attack.

At that moment, Wang Hao pushed Lightning Step to its limit. Afterimages flickered into existence as his body raced toward the forest.

Despite his speed, Wang Hao still felt as if he were being watched by a venomous snake.

"Damn it, this guy is a Martial Master too. Otherwise, the Invisibility Cloak couldn't possibly be useless." Wang Hao could not help complaining. "This guy must have attended Lin Tingbai and Gao Damei's wedding yesterday and eaten something good that helped him break through. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many Martial Masters. I hate rich people."

Whoosh, whoosh...

Suddenly, three arrows arrived almost instantly, aimed directly at Wang Hao's vital points.

Wang Hao's gaze sharpened as he locked onto the three incoming arrows, a Level One dagger already in his hand.

Clang... Clang... Clang...

A string of sparks burst forth as Wang Hao rapidly swung his dagger, knocking the sharp arrows to the ground. Terrifying force surged through his arm like a flood, numbing it from the impact.

Cracks had even appeared across the dagger, which looked ready to shatter at any moment.

Wang Hao looked at the dagger in his hand, the corner of his mouth twitching. "I really hate rich people!"

Suddenly, a figure charged out of the dim forest...