In the brief moment of their distraction, the black bear in the arena shuddered and went into a frenzy due to its companion's screams.
"Retreat!"
In the mental connection, Wen Jing's command rang out like a thunderclap.
In an instant, the four people's bodies moved faster than their brains, retreating in unison.
"Bang!"
Almost as soon as they stepped back, a pair of thick bear paws pounced in front of them, creating a sharp whooshing sound.
If they had been a step too late and been struck by that absolute power, even He Pingyun, whose defense was the strongest among them, would not have been able to withstand it.
However, this is ultimately just a hypothetical scenario.
The next moment, the little insect appeared from the wind, descending upon the battlefield like a god.
At this moment, in addition to the white seashell she had at the beginning, she had another, larger pink seashell on her back.
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Wen Jing's arrival from the sky was perfectly timed, not only saving the four people but also catching the black bear from its brief moment of exhaustion after its outburst.
As Ji Shuang and the others retreated hastily and regained their footing, they saw the small insect strike the black bear's head like a bullet.
To be more precise, what they saw was not Wen Jing, but the trajectory of the two seashells on her back.
"Awoo!!"
The blade of the Energy-Shaping Weapon sliced directly from the black bear's nose to its eye, causing it to let out a painful scream and frantically reach out its large paw to swat back.
Meanwhile, the insect had already nimbly leaped to the back of its head and, like a bullet that could curve, burrowed into its ear.
With a strength attribute exceeding 60 points, it's even comparable to the black bear two meters in front of it.
However, how big is the black bear, and how big is Wen Jing?
When all these forces are concentrated in such a small body, the pressure is terrifying.
The Black Bear, which made the three members of the Operations Department feel like they were facing a formidable enemy, was not as troublesome as the Black Snake in Wen Jing's eyes.
She had to find a way to resist the former's toxins, but against a large creature like a black bear that didn't have any special abilities, as long as she could break through its defenses, the rest was just pure skill.
With Wen Jing's arrival, the survival pressure on the remaining four people vanished instantly.
Seeing that she had severely injured the black bear, the others reacted quickly and immediately joined in the attack.
Dust swirled and swirled, icicles pierced fur, and rock spikes grew from the ground... Of course, the most crucial attack came from that almost invisible tiny figure.
"Bang..."
Before long, the black bear could not withstand the pressure and collapsed, disappearing into the wind.
"Clatter."
Another pink seashell fell.
This seashell is not only larger than the previous white seashell, but its texture is also noticeably different.
It has a glossy sheen and looks much more high-end.
All four of them naturally saw the seashells on the ground. Although they were curious, Wen Jing didn't pick them up, and no one else went to pick them up either.
"Don't want?"
When Wen Jing asked a question with a puzzled look, the four of them immediately shook their heads in unison.
At this moment, everyone's gaze towards Wen Jing changed once again.
Before this battle, they all agreed that Wen Jing was the strongest team, though they weren't sure how much stronger. But now, they could see the difference.
Without Wen Jing, they might not have been able to defeat the black bear;
Even without them, Wen Jing could defeat the two black bears.
This belongs to you.
The last time they faced the Cheetahs, it could be considered a team battle. This time was different. If Wen Jing hadn't appeared at the crucial moment, it's questionable whether they would even be standing here now.
Ancient Wilderness team is not
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In the novel's dungeons, conflicts of interest may arise during exploration. Even if there are specific problems, you can still communicate with the Student Council to apply for assistance after returning.
Not to mention, everyone has witnessed what happened before.
Wen Jing, Wen Jing stopped refusing and used the Gravity Silk up the pink seashell. "The previous two are all yours."
Everyone was delighted to hear this. They wouldn't have been unhappy even if Wen Jing had taken all the spoils, but remembering what had just happened, they couldn't help but thank her.
" Wen Jing, thank you so much just now!"
"Yes, it's absolutely crucial!"
"That's right, if it weren't for your timely intervention, I would definitely be dead by now."
The five-person team gathered together, watching the wind gradually weaken, knowing that when the wind completely disappeared, they would return to the Rope Knot Maze.
Actually, we could try to return to the starting point given the time difference, but since we're about to reach the wheat knot, we certainly can't give up.
During this brief period of safety, Eve recalled what had happened and looked at Wen Jing, saying, "Before, it was 'retreat,' not 'stop,' and it controlled our actions. So Wen Jing, does your Mental Link have a controlling effect on specific phrases?"
Wen Jing thought for a moment, then briefly described it. "It's an order."
Order?
Everyone was taken aback.
That's absolutely right!
Ji Shuang was the first to react. She flapped her wings and explained via the Mental Link, " Wen Jing said that everything else is an impact on us, but only orders can control our actions if we don't actively resist."
The little insect swayed up and down, indicating its agreement with Ji Shuang's words.
That's right, an order.
Because of her Basic Hive Mind, she quickly learned Mental Link, which also caused her mental energy to differ from others.
Non-command language under normal circumstances will have an impact on teammates equally in the Mental Link. The difference is that as long as she does not intentionally amplify it as she did at the beginning, teammates with sufficient strength can withstand it.
Command languages, it seems, could now exert a controlling effect on teammates who communicate via mental broadcasts, much like a queen ant controls the colony.
Of course, this is on the premise that the other party does not object.
Along the way, the four of them had come to admire Wen Jing wholeheartedly, so her 'orders' were effective.
"Any order will do?" The other three were shocked.
Surely not every order will work... Wen Jing thought to himself, then decided to prove it with facts.
"Become an S-rank!"
Everyone was taken aback, but after regaining their composure, they couldn't help but look at her with emotion.
"Two and a half aerial rotations."
Everyone was taken aback and did not react accordingly.
"Jump."
This time everyone jumped.
"Attack."
All four moved, but their reactions differed. Ji Shuang conjured frost, dust rose around Eve, He Yunping curled into a ball, and Brown opened his mouth.
After a brief moment of attack stance, they all stopped moving because they had no target, as if they were reacting to the situation and then immediately came to their senses.
Wen Jing continued, "Fly."
This time, only Ji Shuang was able to fly; the others were impacted.
Just then, the wind completely subsided, and upon seeing this, Ji Shuang quickly landed.
The next moment, the scene changed, and the five people were standing on the knot again.
"It has to be instinctive."
Wen Jing summarized the effects of his 'command'.
Based on the previous situation, the four quickly understood what Wen Jing meant.
Complex instructions, like a double spin in mid-air, won't work.
They can't perform the commands they're not capable of, like becoming an S-class being impossible, or their Wilderness Body being unable to fly.
Only they can do it, and commands that are instinctive and integrated into bodily actions, such as stopping, retreating, or charging, can be effective.
However, even after understanding this, the three members of the Operations Department couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild...
Although it may seem to have many limitations at first glance, Wen Jing's ability actually has great potential!
As academic geniuses nurtured by the Student Council, they all share one goal: to achieve excellent results in the Academy League.
The Academy League is a grand event jointly organized by the three major Awakener Academy to verify the level of the new generation of Awakened.
Whether you are a sophomore, junior, or senior, as long as you meet the 60% requirement and haven't graduated yet, you are eligible to participate.
Although most of the players from the Red Earth Academy who participate in the league are seniors, it doesn't stop them from starting to prepare as early as their sophomore year.
Compared to the formal Academy League, the Freshman League is just an appetizer, a warm-up event.
In the Academy League, there are not only individual competitions, but also team competitions.
In the team competition, Awakened with a compatibility rate exceeding 60% communicated through Mental Link.
Wen Jing's seemingly misleading mental energy, when used correctly, makes him a natural team leader!
It's okay if 'commands' can only control instincts; people can be trained. As long as certain combat skills and special abilities are trained into instincts, that's fine, right?
If the team practices in advance, Wen Jing can give a single command to different team members using their different skills, allowing them to unleash a combination of attacks.
In teamwork, the different on-the-spot reactions of each person can easily lead to mistakes. If one person is not in good condition, it can cause coordination problems, requiring the rest of the team to make more efforts to make up for it.
As long as they don't resist, they will carry out Wen Jing's orders as if by conditioned reflex.
No chemistry? No problem! We'll force it!
The three quick-thinking members of the Operations Department came up with many ideas.
Brown, a laid-back junior who wasn't particularly ambitious but also planned to participate in the league, had much more practical ideas.
Looking at the little insect walking at the very front of the rope, he suddenly pleaded with overwhelming emotion:
" Wen Jing, please give me all your orders!"
???
The little insect in front of her suddenly stopped; if she didn't have six legs, she probably would have stumbled.
Not only Wen Jing, but Ji Shuang and the others also couldn't help but stop and turn around to glare at Brown.
Brown stared back, equally glaring, and declared confidently, "In situations like that before, I couldn't react at all. Entrusting my body to Wen Jing was far more effective than me controlling it myself!"
Not everyone can control their body's instincts.
Brown is certainly not a fighter of that caliber.