Chapter 51

At this point, both of them turned their gazes to Xu Jintang and his group of five.

They formed a circle, seemingly discussing their next move.

However, for some reason, the five of them seemed to have come up with a more excited expression, as if they were quite looking forward to the challenge ahead.

"Did everyone understand?" Xu Jintang looked at his four teammates.

The four nodded in unison, "Understood."

Xu Jintang nodded, turned around and came to Zhuang Silin, "Teacher, we're ready."

Zhuang Silin glanced at the stopwatch in her hand. "You have five minutes to discuss. Are you sure you want to start the challenge early?"

"Yes, we need to start earlier." Xu Jintang's expression revealed a hint of slyness.

Chapter 51

Zhuang Silin sized up Xu Jintang, a hint of inquiry rising in her eyes, but she didn't ask any further questions. She simply stepped aside to make room. "Alright. Let's begin the assessment now."

Half a minute later, Xu Jintang and his five classmates, along with five senior students, stepped onto the training ground's arena.

Gu Nianwei smiled, revealing dimples. She flexed her hands, her eyes crinkling as she looked at Xu Jintang. "Although I admire you all, I won't hold back."

Yan Yuhang nodded in agreement, "The senior won't hold back either."

Xu Jintang raised the corners of his lips and smiled slightly. Suddenly, he took a step back and pushed Jiang Shiyi forward. "It's alright, our team members won't hold back either."

These words immediately drew the attention of Gu Nianwei and the other woman to Jiang Shiyi.

Xu Jintang, Xue Zhongqi, and Yan Yuting all participated in the first-year challenge. Those who watched the live stream know roughly how strong these three are.

But they were complete strangers to Jiang Shiyi and Song Tianqi.

I only heard Teacher Zhuang mention once that these two were special recruits from Leikedasi, and their strength was extraordinary.

"Take care of that girl Xu Jintang pushed out first," Gu Nianwei cautiously reminded her teammate in a low voice.

Yan Yuhang and the others also began to sized up Jiang Shiyi.

Judging from his age, Jiang Shiyi is probably the same age as Xu Jintang and the others, but the fact that he was the first to be pushed out to attract hatred means that there must be something special about him.

With both teams harboring their own agendas, Zhuang Silin announced, "The assessment begins."

As soon as she finished speaking, she raised her hand and pressed the stopwatch.

The one-minute countdown has begun.

Xu Jintang immediately activated his supernatural ability, and the slowing effect quickly spread to the surrounding area of the arena.

Due to the difference in their mental strength levels, her special abilities were basically ineffective against her senior classmates.

However, if you fully activate your mental energy, you can definitely gain even a second.

Yan Yuhang, Gu Nianwei, and the others, who were about to set off, were momentarily frozen in place.

Although it only lasted a second, it was enough to surprise them.

Gu Nianwei glanced at Xu Jintang in surprise.

It turns out to be a domain-based superpower.

Fortunately, there was a difference in their mental strength levels; otherwise, the effects of this superpower could easily have driven someone to the brink of collapse.

The slowing effect disappears after a one-second pause.

Gu Nianwei curled her lips into a smile, glancing at Xu Jintang. "Junior, now it's our turn to make a move."

Her eyes darkened, and the smile on her face vanished in an instant. She lightly touched the ground with her feet and rushed towards Xu Jintang.

Realizing he was being watched, Xu Jintang quickly retreated, a smile spreading across his face.

Gu Nianwei noticed her expression and paused in thought.

Just as she was distracted, an exceptionally terrifying energy cannon suddenly attacked from the side.

The power fluctuations were comparable to the attacks of a Fourth Tier ability user.

Gu Nianwei was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned around and dodged.

As they turned around, they saw the aloof Jiang Shiyi carrying a Superpower Rocket Launcher on her shoulder, its massive size making her figure appear incredibly petite.

"Wait? She's Fourth Tier?!" Yan Yuhang from next door exclaimed in surprise.

Gu Nianwei and the other three team members all turned their attention to Jiang Shiyi, their expressions filled with disbelief.

They had never seen such a young Fourth Tier ability user before.

After a two-second pause, Gu Nianwei immediately changed her target, "Eliminate her first."

Fourth Tier ability users already pose a threat to them.

To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, Jiang Shiyi must be dealt with first.

Having evaded the pursuit, Xu Jintang seized the opportunity to run towards the edge of the ring.

Yan Yuting, who had been quietly producing bread in the back, quickly tossed over a slice of toast.

Xu Jintang reached out and caught it, then put it in his mouth. The sweet taste spread in his mouth, and his body, which was moving, instantly felt light.

Jiang Shiyi single-handedly drew all of the enemy's firepower.

Sensing danger, she once again hoisted the Superpower Rocket Launcher and unleashed a frenzied barrage.

--A Hail of Bullets.

It can fire twenty super-powered projectiles in succession. Each projectile will instantly cause a small-area explosion when it hits any obstacle.

Within seconds, the entire arena was filled with the smoke and fumes from the explosion.

The attacks from the Fourth Tier ability user posed a threat to Yan Yuhang and his group of five.

The five of them had no choice but to scatter and scatter in all directions.

"Bang--"

Another shell exploded.

Yan Yuhang ran quickly to the other side of the ring.

At this moment, Xue Zhongqi, who had been watching his movements, raised his hand and summoned the Star Scepter.

Xue Zhongqi clasped his hands together, a faint silver light emanating from his eyes.

Starlight Chain extended from the scepter and flew rapidly toward Yan Yuhang.

"What is that?" Yan Yuhang was stunned for a moment, then realized something was wrong. He quickly activated his mental power, covering his arm with a layer of Vajra armor, and Wolverine claws rapidly grew from his fingertips.

His eyes darkened, and he reached out to grab the Starlight Chain, attempting to sever it.

But once the claws touched the Starlight Chain, they were firmly stuck, and no matter how hard he pulled, there was no reaction.

"Yan Yuhang, have you lost your mind?! That chain of his is your lifeline, why did you have to touch it?" Gu Nianwei, who noticed this, almost fainted from anger.

"Holy crap! Shared life?" Yan Yuhang finally reacted, looking at Xue Zhongqi in disbelief. "Your ability is vicious."

After the Soul Link was established, Yan Yuhang was rendered useless.

As long as Xue Zhongqi keeps pestering him, he can't possibly attack anyone. Otherwise, if Xue Zhongqi rushes forward and sacrifices himself to block, he'll end up "killing" himself.

At this point, twenty-five seconds had passed.

Xu Jintang, who had been running around the scene, finally stopped.

Another senior student who was chasing her rushed towards her.

This senior student, Lan Beijia, probably watched her live stream too. She kept staring at her from the start, as if she was determined to eliminate her first.

"Draw the Bow and Shoot the Sun." Lan Beijia coldly chanted the incantation, and a Sun-Chasing Bow instantly appeared in his hand. Golden light enveloped the Sun-Chasing Bow, condensing powerful energy fluctuations.

Xu Jintang sensed the danger behind him, paused only briefly, and then immediately turned and ran to the side.

Two seconds later, a cold arrow flashing with golden light locked onto Xu Jintang and flew towards him.

The arrow seemed to possess sentience; as Xu Jintang turned, it followed suit, making it impossible to shake off.

A deep glint flashed in Xu Jintang's eyes. He had an idea and immediately ran to Xue Zhongqi next door.

At this moment, Xue Zhongqi and Yan Yuhang were still locked in a stalemate.

Xu Jintang had suddenly run over, immediately hid behind Xue Zhongqi.

The arrow that was originally aimed at Xu Jintang was now aimed directly at Xue Zhongqi.

Xue Zhongqi: "?"

Yan Yuhang, who is sharing his life with him. "??"

Just as the arrow was about to strike Xue Zhongqi, Yan Yuhang swiftly stepped forward and forcefully blocked the attack.

Lan Beijia, who had caught up from behind, frowned and glanced at him. "What are you doing?"

Yan Yuhang shrugged. "Life Sharing, sis. Your arrow could cripple this kid. If I don't help, how am I supposed to survive?"

Lan Beijia's lips twitched.

At this moment, Zhuang Silin, sitting in the audience, reminded them, "There are still twenty seconds left."

Yan Yuhang and the others were all shocked. It was almost a minute?

Lan Beijia's expression turned serious, and she looked coldly at Yan Yuhang, "Since you're already crippled, just take him down there and don't delay our fight."

Yan Yuhang stopped hesitating and rushed towards Xue Zhongqi, grabbed him by the collar, and jumped off the stage with him.

Xu Jintang's figure was exposed again.

Lan Beijia's gaze returned to Xu Jintang. "Let's see where you can hide now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Beijia launched a swift attack on Xu Jintang.

Xu Jintang quickly gathered his strength and raised his hand to take Lan Beijia's punch head-on.

The shockwave from the clash of forces caused both of them to take a few steps back.

Lan Beijia looked at Xu Jintang with surprise.

She hadn't used her mental energy in that punch, and thought it would be enough to deal with Xu Jintang, but unexpectedly, it only resulted in a draw.

Lan Beijia put aside his contempt and summoned his special ability, the Sun-Chasing Bow, once again.

"Chase the Sun and Set the Plain Ablaze!"

She swiftly drew her bow, and an arrow gleaming with dazzling golden light appeared out of thin air in her hand before shooting it at Xu Jintang.

This is the skill effect she gains after advancing to the Third Tier.

The deterrent effect and attack damage are even stronger than that arrow just now; she doesn't believe Xu Jintang can dodge it.

Xu Jintang's expression turned serious after sensing an even stronger threat.

This arrow also had a lock-on effect, but this time she had no shield.

Since that's the case...

Xu Jintang's eyes darkened, and instead of turning around to run away, he circled around and finally rushed towards Lan Beijia.

Lan Beijia realized something and tried to retreat and get away.

At this moment, the slowing effect of Xu Jintang's full-force activation appeared.

Lan Beijia paused for a moment.

In that split second, Xu Jintang rushed over, hugged her tightly, and they turned around and went their separate ways.

A highly threatening arrow shot towards Lan Beijia's back.