Chapter 113

The professionals were overwhelmed by what they saw, and once again updated their records of her combat prowess.

This person's speed, strength, and reflexes... are all top-notch!

Even if Wen Jing were only a D-rank, if he weren't an F-rank, various organizations would still spend a lot of money to poach him.

"They actually withstood it..."

Ordinary spectators enjoyed the spectacle, while Analysis observed the situation of the four hundred-plus people in the rear and predicted the outcome of the beast tide:

"At this rate, this beast tide might only eliminate a few dozen people."

Following this conclusion, they made further inferences.

"However, if we weather this wave, the next one might be different."

"That's right. The current formation puts the strongest players at the front, and they're the first to give up and be eliminated. But normally, these strong players should be ranked higher, yet they're doing all the work for the weaker ones."

"Even if the situation is too urgent to notice the first time, people will quickly realize it later. If they have to face the beast tide like this again for the next six hours, the strong members of the team will think about protecting themselves and will not be willing to step forward."

Just as the Analysis had predicted, under the relentless onslaught, the level 3 shield supporting the team began to strain, and dangerous cracks appeared on it.

"Bang bang bang..."

The outermost group of people had to deal with the onslaught of the land-dwelling Wilderness Beast, while those inside weren't just standing around doing nothing; they also maintained Energy Shield to defend against the attacks from the flying Wilderness Beast overhead.

"I can't hold on any longer!"

"Hold on!"

Even if the infighting the Analysis predicted were to occur, it wouldn't be now. Right now, no one in the team had the energy to think about anything else; they only had one thought in their minds: to hold on.

Whenever I feel like giving up, seeing that figure at the very front rekindles my hope.

No one dares to imagine how much pressure they would face if they were in Wen Jing's position, but she is still there, which means that she has the potential to withstand the pressure in the end.

"That's really unexpected..."

The spectators outside the arena watched the crumbling formation amidst the horde of beasts, amazed that they had held on until now.

The team's united will allowed them to unleash their potential.

You have to pull through!

Those students from the Ocher Soil who had already been eliminated watched this scene and clenched their fists in prayer with even greater excitement.

Only the Analysis team remained calm, knowing that the team was on the verge of collapse.

However, at that moment, amidst a torrent of Wilderness Beast, Wen Jing suddenly flashed with golden light and flew off in another direction.

The next moment, the light fell on the edge, which was 800 meters away from her.

"That is..."

"She actually used the precious Decoy Beacon?!"

The Analysis team gasped in disbelief, while some viewers who noticed the scene were baffled.

However, everyone soon saw what had happened.

The moment the Decoy Beacon appeared, the beast horde, which had been charging towards the Ocher Soil Team just moments before, seemed to be strongly attracted and began to change direction, rushing towards the location of the golden light.

The most terrifying thing about the beast tide is that it is continuous. At this moment, the pressure from the subsequent surge was diverted like a flood, and the pressure faced by the people of Ocher Soil was suddenly reduced, making it easy for them to hold on.

"Good luck, it worked..."

Upon seeing the function of the Decoy Beacon, Wen Jing had the thought that 'if used during a beast tide, could it lure away the normal beast tide?'

It seems that the simulation by the Mastermind is quite realistic. If the rules and programs were set rigidly, there would likely have been two waves of beast tides.

Although that direction won't increase the pressure on this side, if it doesn't work, she can ensure the survival of everyone in the first wave. If the number of people increases later, she'll have to change her tactics.

It's important to know that the Howl of the Hunt isn't suitable for this situation, because these Mimicry Wilderness Beast may not have a concept of mental power, and the teammates who are holding up shields behind them might actually be killed by her.

"So Decoy Beacon can be used like this!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, that's a golden resource, and they just use it like that."

Offstage, not only were the audience moved, but the Analysis team also had mixed feelings.

"When she found out that only one Decoy Beacon would appear on the map each time... sigh, such an important strategic resource, and she used it to protect these people!"

The participants who have already entered the competition received a simplified version of the map information, while the spectators outside the venue will be able to see more specific and detailed data after the competition begins.

For example, the golden Decoy Beacon is the rarest and most valuable resource. Other rare resources of different colors will refresh once every 6 hours, while it will only refresh once a day.

This means that there will only be three Decoy Beacon throughout the three-day competition.

The fact that the first one ended up in the hands of a student from the Ocher Soil is considered extremely lucky; subsequent ones won't be so Luck.

Because in addition to the initial map resources, the resource points that spawn later will exhibit unusual phenomena, attracting many people to compete for them.

The Analysis team regretted that Wen Jing's abilities could have been used to place this resource in a more suitable way, but instead it was used to protect the useless Ocher Soil student.

It's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!

If the people in Ocher Soil are not eliminated now, they will be eliminated later.

They originally approved of Wen Jing's joint efforts with the others in Ocher Soil. Since Wen Jing was the strongest, they should concentrate everyone's resources to elevate her to the highest ranking.

It might sound like they're abandoning us after we've served our purpose, but this is actually the most effective strategy for the entire Red Earth Academy.

However, the person on the field was Wen Jing, not them, and the Decoy Beacon had been replaced with something else.

As the smoke and dust cleared and the beast tide receded, all four hundred-plus people who were thought to be doomed to perish survived.

Wen Jing smiled as he reunited with the other survivors.

Everyone greeted her excitedly, chatting and joking with each other. Regardless of their past relationships, everyone became closer because they were fighting side by side.

At this moment, when people's hearts are united, they truly become the 'masses'.

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Wen Jing's wasteful act soon revealed its power.

After the beast tide, the number of members in the Red Earth Academy team continued to grow.

From the initial four hundred, five hundred, six hundred... until before the third beast tide, a team of a thousand people, unprecedented in the league, was formed.

Moreover, those who can survive the beast tide are all people with considerable strength among their peers, and they all have their own strengths. Even if they are not good at anything... their luck must be extremely good.

A team of a thousand people, a mighty and unstoppable force on the field, is an absolutely undeniable force.

While observing the performances of other key players, many viewers couldn't help but divert their attention to what was happening here.

After each beast tide, all the terrain on the continent, as well as the extent of that terrain, undergoes random changes.

Then, resource points of different colors fell from the sky like shooting stars, making a very strong impression, and small-scale skirmishes broke out all over the field as a result.

Under Wen Jing's leadership, the Ocher Soil group has begun competing with the Azure Jade students for resource points.

The number of people in Azure Jade is relatively small, and it's not like the situation in Ocher Soil. At this point in time, before the circle has started to shrink, the maximum number of people in a team is no more than ten.

Facing the opponents who had once slaughtered them with ease, this time it was no longer Wen Jing who had to deal with them alone. Quantitative changes led to qualitative changes, and the team's combined attack became the true main force of the offensive.

A combined attack of a thousand people, even the simplest basic energy projectile attack, can unleash terrifying power.

Is this still Ocher Soil?

Not only the eliminated contestants on the field, but also the spectators watching from outside the field expressed the same sentiment.

Even Dean Mystic Radiance, who had a faint smile on his lips, noticed this scene from the stands where the three deans were.

"Ocher Soil's performance this year has been a pleasant surprise."

She cast an approving glance at Dean Bai.

Facing his former mentor, Dean Bai, who would usually be smug and Dean Bai in such situations, became reserved this time, only humbly saying, "You flatter me."

Until the third beast tide arrived, students who encountered Azure Jade again began to flee without a fight.

Even further away, a Mystic Radiance student noticed the commotion but chose not to approach.

No more Decoy Beacon have been found...

Although it's a bit of a shame that the golden resource point hasn't appeared again, the ability of the Ocher Soil people to resist the beast tide has also improved as the team has grown.

The team had already been formed after the first beast tide, and no one cared who was strong or weak anymore; everyone would naturally use what they were good at.

Therefore, when faced with the third beast tide, everyone spontaneously fought side by side.

"I have a level 3 shield!"

"I have a defensive talent!"

The new members, who had barely survived the beast horde before joining the team, were shocked and bewildered by the scene. "Everyone..."

Yu Yang, who was in the team, turned around and, seeing their expressions, seemed to know what they were thinking. He smiled at them with considerable experience and said, "It's okay. Even if you're not good at anything, as long as you hold the shield in the middle of the team and survive, you'll be fine."

"No, no, I have a level three shield, I can help too!"

"I can create energy traps, and I can also contribute physical strength."

One voice after another converged, and the atmosphere of passionate unity seemed to emanate from the live broadcast screen.

Then, the thousand people present smoothly weathered the third beast tide, the whole process just like an ordinary battle they had experienced before, even easier than the previous two.

Compared to them, it made all the other players on the field look pathetic.

At this moment, the Ocher Soil team... or perhaps it would be more appropriate to call them the Battle Group, reached the peak of their presence on the field.

These people, who were once just background figures on the field, have now undoubtedly become the main characters on the field.

"Just a rabble."

Looking at these contestants from Ocher Soil, a minority of people who occupy high positions in various levels and from various perspectives felt an instinctive displeasure.