Chapter 35

Before they could rush forward, Li Yang had already dragged the frenzied Star Plant and run into the depths of the Tree Tower.

Li Yang sensed that the Star Magic Department was about to ambush and kill Star Plant. What a joke, it's not time to make a move yet.

Ying Qi said, "Don't run around!"

Shen Shangchi also called out, "Li Yang, since you possess such a defensive Star Skill, then hold off Star Plant well, and we'll kill him as soon as possible!"

They assumed Li Yang was just scared, after all, he had only opened three Star Aperture, and even with such a top-notch defensive Star Skill, he might not have many combat skills.

Li Yang probably regrets it now, regrets rushing out to steal monsters without thinking of his own life, and now he's running around in a panic.

Chu Runxi quickly ordered, "Speed up! Chase after Star Plant and kill her! Don't let her run around; she'll alert more Star Plant!"

Li Yang didn't care about any of that. She stopped attacking Star Plant, but Star Plant showed no intention of letting her go.

It wasn't just because she stabbed him; it was probably her identity as Agronomy Department student that triggered the Tree Tower's conditions.

As Star Wielders of the Star Magic Department, Chu Runxi and the others all possessed a ranged Star Skill to some extent. They tried throwing it at the Star Plant to attract its attention, but the Star Plant only had eyes for Li Yang and waved its vines, rushing towards Li Yang.

Although Li Yang had Invincible Sun Shield protecting her, she was still quite afraid.

Please, just six months ago she was a corporate slave sitting in front of a computer, and now she's been forced to become a parkour athlete.

Bang bang bang!

The crazed Star Plant whipped its vines against the Sun Shield, while Li Yang ran towards the route she remembered, keeping a close eye on her Power of Starlight.

Good.

Because of the two-stage process, at least 40% of the damage can be converted into Power of Starlight.

Li Yang met the second Star Plant.

The people chasing behind witnessed this scene, and their hearts sank. Chu Runxi said, "It's over." Li Yang is doomed now.

However, what happened next shocked them even more.

Not only did Li Yang not avoid the second Star Plant, but he stabbed it again, enraging it into a frenzy.

Everyone: "..." This is really courting death!

The scene gradually became magical. Li Yang was not short, at least 1.7 meters tall, but she appeared extremely frail in front of this huge Star Plant.

The Sun Shield's brilliance was dazzling, but it also made it a sitting duck.

Both Star Plant started whipping her with their vines like madmen.

Even though Chu Runxi hated this person who had connections, he didn't want to see her die here. He gritted his teeth and said, "I'll go around to the front and stop her!"

Shen Shangchi said, "I have a speed-enhancing Star Skill; I'll go with Senior Brother Chu."

The others couldn't go even if they wanted to; they could only follow behind and use their Star Skill to attract the attention of the berserk Star Plant.

Chu Runxi and Shen Shangchi rushed in from the side, which surprised Li Yang slightly.

Is this someone who came to rescue her?

Yes, we still need to try to save her. If she dies here, Team Leader Chu will likely be in serious trouble.

Li Yang didn't want them to delay her plan to gather monsters, so she instantly changed direction and rushed in the other direction.

In terms of terrain, Chu Runxi, who had only been here a few times, was not as familiar with it as Li Yang.

Li Yang had never been inside before, but she knew the map by heart.

With her current Spirit Points, she only needs to focus on staring at the map for a few minutes to imprint it deeply in her mind, making it difficult to forget.

The two people rushing over clearly didn't expect Li Yang to change direction and run away.

What is she doing? Is she crazy?

They wanted to help her, but they couldn't help her at all.

Li Yang is so annoyed! Luckily, she Physique Points, otherwise she really couldn't outrun them!

However, Li Yang didn't want them to give up. If she gathered Star Plant back together and these people disappeared, she wouldn't have enough firepower to take down so many Star Plant alone.

And so, a magical scene unfolded on the first floor of the Tree Tower...

Li Yang ran around aimlessly in front, seemingly like a headless fly, followed by one Star Plant, then two Star Plant, then three Star Plant...

Behind a Star Plant, ten Star Magic Department students were close behind.

At first, Chu Runxi thought Li Yang was doomed. She was provoking Star Plant like a madwoman, and even if her defensive Star Skill were strong, she wouldn't be able to withstand it.

As the number of Star Plant increased, Chu Runxi was no longer able to think.

What is this?!

Why are all these Star Plant) chasing after her like dogs seeing a bone?

Someone even whispered, "Brother Chu... is Li Yang still alive?"

Chu Runxi's lips twitched. "Nonsense."

If they die, these Star Plant... Damn it, Chu Runxi realized what was happening and said, "Don't chase them! If Li Yang can't hold on, these Star Plant will retaliate against us!"

Ying Qi turned to look at him and said, "So we're just going to watch her get eaten?"

Chu Runxi was exasperated by these naive young ladies and gentlemen. Did they really think this military academy was a game? So what if she died? She brought it on herself!

Shen Shangchi said, "If the ten of us can't take down twenty Star Plant, then there's no point in going to the Astral Realm Battlefield."

These words sent a chill down Chu Runxi's spine. He didn't want Li Yang to die, but if she was just courting death, he had no obligation to die with her.

But Shen Shangchi's words were also quite true. If the 10-person team still hesitated to fight, he would be held accountable after leaving the Tree Tower.

Chu Runxi gritted his teeth and said, "Chase! Start by killing the last Star Plant!"

If Li Yang had run a little slower, they could have cleared out the Star Plant one by one. But she ran too fast, and she ran faster and faster as the number of Star Plant increased, keeping them at a distance and preventing them from unleashing their full firepower on the Star Plant.

Li Yang did it on purpose, of course. If they were to take her down one by one from behind, all her efforts would have been in vain.

However, Li Yang is also nearing her limit.

Nine, ten...

The line is getting longer and longer.

Suddenly, an idea struck Li Yang, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "I'll let you dogs fight each other."

Star Plant can devour each other, but right now these Star Plant only have Li Yang in their eyes and don't even think about devouring their own kind.

Li Yang made an extreme maneuver, releasing Hidden Shadow at the same time as removing the Sun Shield.

She had to seamlessly connect the two Star Skills, otherwise she could die ten times over if this Star Plant attacked her.

This is very difficult; if she is not careful, she will be completely exposed to the bombardment of the ten Star Plant.

Li Yang swallowed hard, focusing intently on the Star Plant, trying to catch the gaps in their attacks...

"Now!"

She removed the Sun Shield, seized the opening in the Star Plant's attack, and swiftly activated Hidden Shadow.

As soon as the Hidden Shadow was activated, the Star Plant seemed to wake from a deep dream, standing still, unsure of what to do.

Then they saw their kind next to them.

"Roar!" "Awooo!"

The Star Plant began to bite each other. Number one bit number two, number three bit number two, number four bit number one... Soon, the ten Star Plant were locked in a vicious struggle.

Li Yang felt her adrenaline surge, beads of sweat rolled down her forehead, and her chest heaved violently.

It's done!

Although I was terrified, I also felt strangely exhilarated.

Seeing the Star Plant torn into a ball, Li Yang hurried to replenish her depleted Power of Starlight.

However, the recovery efficiency is extremely low, since Hidden Shadow is also consuming Power of Starlight.

It's better than nothing, anyway, now is not the time to make a move.

Li Yang was resting here, while the ten-person team behind him was completely dumbfounded.

What's going on here?

Is Li Yang dead?

Chu Runxi's face turned deathly pale. He said, "She should be... she should be..."

Before he could utter the word "death," the scorching "Sun" reappeared in front of Star Plant.

Shen Shangchi narrowed his eyes. "She has a defensive Star Skill and a stealth Star Skill..."

The other students also understood and said, "No wonder she was able to escape from our supervision."

The mutual devouring of Star Plant does not mean a reduction in strength; rather, it will create an even more terrifying monster.

Chu Runxi stared at it for a moment, then said, "This thing... must be at least Second Grade!"

After Li Yang released her Hidden Shadow state, the even more distorted aggregate of Star Plant charged towards her again.

Li Yang showed no sign of turning back; she continued running wildly around the first level of the Tree Tower.

"12, 13, 14..." Li Yang silently counted, and after gathering the 20th Star Plant, she had very little Starlight left in her body.

That's too extreme.

No wonder they need teammates.

Oh, ideally, teammates would be from the same Agronomy Department.

These Star Magic Department teammates are such a nuisance!

This time, Li Yang was more experienced. She instantly activated her Hidden Shadow, giving the Star Plant the opportunity to devour each other.

This time, Li Yang didn't need to run around anymore; instead, he quietly came to the side of Squad 10.

"Once they've finished devouring them, you can unleash your full firepower."

The clear, crisp female voice suddenly rang out, startling all ten people so much that their hair stood on end.

"Li Yang! Where are you!" Chu Runxi was going crazy. He looked around and asked sharply, but he couldn't sense Li Yang at all with his spiritual power.

Li Yang said, "If you don't want to leave empty-handed, then follow my instructions."

Chu Runxi was about to speak when Shen Shangchi narrowed his eyes and asked, "Are you doing this on purpose?"

Li Yang: "Yes."

Ying Qi couldn't help but ask, "Why did you do this...?"

Li Yang said calmly, "Because this is the correct way to use the Tree Tower."

Chapter 35

Chu Runxi could no longer maintain his gentle and refined senior image. He burst out, "What do you know! You're a freshman who's never even seen Tree Tower before, how would you know how to use it!"

The others also looked on with skepticism.

They realized that Li Yang wasn't as simple as he seemed, but...