The Ranking

Just as Li Yi secured three points in one go, the Qingguo Female Immortal AI was simultaneously updating the leaderboard.

Li Yi's number and name were prominently displayed at the top with three points.

"He already got the first kill?"

Lou Cheng, watching from the monitoring room, felt a pang of annoyance.

Luo Laogu said sarcastically, "Oh, what a performance. The first kill happened under your sub-team, yet you look unhappy?"

Lou Cheng retorted, "The more outstanding this kid is, the higher the possibility of the Inspection Department investigating later. Luo Laogu, don't state the obvious; it just lowers your IQ. Understand?"

"Since Boss Lin said he'd handle it, you don't need to worry. Be happy if you should be happy, don't wear a face like you've lost your wife, it's bad luck! Got it?"

Lin Guotao wasn't present at the moment, so their argument escalated with even more fervor.

The few onlookers silently checked the data:

"Wow, they didn't move for the first three minutes of the match, then in the next few seconds, they scored three points simultaneously, and it was the first kill too. The value of that is very high."

"Could it be that a mere youth from the Humble Clan can really break into the top ten?"

"That would truly be a record-breaking achievement."

At the same moment.

In a spacious, luxuriously decorated indoor space.

"From the Humble Clan, and his first kill was against a disciple from a Middle-rank Righteous Clan? Interesting. Who recruited this Li Yi?"

Liang Dunzhi, lying in a recovery pod, asked suddenly as the interface behind his head received information about the current rookie martial arts tournament.

"It was Lin Guotao."

"Him? It seems he hasn't given up on his Deus Mech Project."

"This subordinate doesn't understand. How can recruiting someone from the Humble Clan be related to the Deus Mech Project?"

"Heh, you truly don't understand, and you don't need to. In short, if this Humble Clan member remains in the top ten by the final tally, remember to notify me. Now, I need to rest."

Liang Dunzhi touched his face, feeling it grow drier and more wrinkled, and couldn't help but sigh at the swift passage of time. He then motioned for the other person to leave.

"Understood."

"Base No. 23, the forces within the Jade Pool (Yaochi) No. 7 shouldn't be too significant. As long as I can get into the top ten and be in the spotlight, it should be safe."

Li Yi naturally had his concerns.

However, since his goal was the top ten, it was inevitable that he would have to step on some people.

There was no need to overthink it; he just had to do it!

With that, Li Yi continued forward, following the track, heading towards the interior of Base No. 11.

According to the random allocation logic of the virtual reality, if the people from Base No. 11 were to gain the maximum benefit, the allocation logic would definitely be centered around Base No. 11.

As long as he headed in that direction, he wouldn't lack opponents.

Five minutes later.

A twelve-meter-high barrier loomed in the distance.

In front of the barrier was a massive electronic display board.

"The leaderboard and a countdown?"

Li Yi squinted, noticing his name and number prominently displayed in third place.

First and second place were Liang Shaocong and Lin Qin, with 7 points and 5 points respectively.

Fourth to eighth place all had 2 points.

The rest, from ninth to twenty-first, had 1 point.

Below the electronic display board, two five-person teams were in a standoff.

"The situation isn't clear yet. It's taken a lot for our two five-person teams to form an alliance. If we suddenly start fighting each other, we'll just be benefiting the onlookers."

"How about we cooperate for now, eliminate the surrounding onlookers, and secure some guaranteed points first?"

"That seems reasonable."

"It's not 'seems reasonable,' it's 'definitely reasonable.'"

As Li Yi approached the area, he heard the two standoff teams suddenly form an alliance. He wasn't sure if he was lucky or unlucky.

As he was silently lamenting.

Suddenly.

One person in a group of two pointed at Li Yi, who was about twenty meters away, and shouted:

"It's Li Yi, third on the points leaderboard! Killing him gets three points, hurry up, hurry up! First come, first served, quick hands get it, slow hands don't!"

"Huh? How did they recognize me?"

Li Yi was surprised and became vigilant.

Although his combat skills were perfect and his reaction speed was high, he couldn't withstand an attack from ten people whose strength was unknown.

While he was confident he could win, the risk was not small.

Who knew if they would unleash some Righteous Clan skills?

Without a word, Li Yi turned and ran.

The two five-person teams instantly put aside their disputes and gave chase.

As Li Yi fled, he recalled where their gazes had fallen. He lowered his head and instantly understood!

It was his chest!

A string of numbers was actually flashing there...

Was it his number?

Li Yi was speechless. So, this number displayed as soon as someone entered the points leaderboard?

Or did it only show up if you were in the top ten?

Li Yi looked back again and saw that among the two five-person teams, only one person had a number on their chest, likely Shi Zijun, ranked seventh.

It seemed that numbers on the chest would shine extra brightly for those who were likely in the top ten.

After running for about half a minute, the pursuers began to split up due to differences in their speed.

The opportunity Li Yi was waiting for had quietly arrived.

His body, which had been running like a leopard, suddenly stopped.

Then, he turned 180 degrees, his feet suddenly exerting force, and he quickly charged towards a burly man directly in front of him!

Seeing Li Yi charge at him, the burly man was not afraid and charged back with a sinister grin:

"Your three points are mine!"

Crack!!!

Li Yi's speed was even faster. As he sidestepped the man, he stomped down, kicking the opponent's kneecap.

Instantly, the kneecap burst like a melon.

"Ah!!!"

The burly man roared, the burly man cried!

Li Yi didn't have time to finish him off, his target already shifting to the second fastest pursuer.

From behind, Shi Zijun, temporarily ranked seventh, was shouting loudly:

"Don't be rash, you're not his match. Hold him off first and wait for me to take him down!"

The second fastest burly man, due to his high-speed run, had his adrenaline surging. The virtual reality perfectly simulated his physical changes, and at this moment, he felt no fear.

He roared, and a slide tackle shot towards Li Yi like a beam of light.

Li Yi smiled calmly, directly bent his body, and delivered a knee strike to the opponent's chin, stunning the man's brain!

Then, with both hands, he jabbed like a sharp cone, hitting the opponent's temple.

Swish!

The second fastest burly man instantly dissolved into light particles, disappearing from the virtual reality.

The few people who hadn't caught up yet were stunned by this scene!

So brutal!

Every move targeted the most vulnerable parts of the body; it looked painful just watching!

Shi Zijun had already closed in.

He was also somewhat apprehensive.

With Li Yi's fighting style, he knew he couldn't handle it.

But now that the situation had come to this, could he give up?

He could only brace himself and go!

Shi Zijun continuously adjusted his breathing, preparing to unleash his family's inherited technique.

Unexpectedly, Li Yi deliberately bypassed him and charged towards the people behind.

By the time Shi Zijun braked, turned around, and prepared to chase back.

The slaughter unfolding before his eyes made Shi Zijun's eyes nearly burst with rage!

With this move, Li Yi had already killed two more people with ruthless efficiency, appearing like a demon or a god amidst the swirling light particles of the virtual reality.

"So ruthless! Could this guy be a cult killer who infiltrated us? Otherwise, no matter how much of a virtual reality it is, he shouldn't hesitate even for a moment!"

This thought flashed through Shi Zijun's mind.

He didn't dare to go forward anymore; he was preparing to flee!