Chapter 31

This battle, though not widespread, was quite shocking, with several individuals possessing the strength of the strongest in the academy. It would be very difficult for the major academies of the Da Yu Empire to erupt into such a battle.

Granny, this kind of academy elite, could not even get involved.

This battle made Lu Yin realize his own strength; he had the power to suppress someone like Willow, one of the strongest in the academy.

Looking at the fallen Bai Lie and Willow, Zhang Ding Tian raised his saber, intending to cut them down directly.

Lu Yin hurriedly stopped him, "These people can be used as bargaining chips in the future."

Zhang Ding Tian was puzzled, "Bargaining chips? Negotiation?"

Lu Yin nodded solemnly, "You should know that the purpose of these students coming to Earth is for trials. Although the trials do not prohibit life and death, the backgrounds of these students who dare to participate in the trials are not simple, and they have wide connections. We can use their lives to negotiate with the higher-ups of the Da Yu Empire."

Bai Xue looked at Lu Yin with cold eyes and said, "Use their lives to exchange for Earth's freedom?"

Lu Yin nodded, "The planet's evolution, which sounds good, is actually a way for the Da Yu Empire to conscript soldiers. Earth's evolved beings, if not valued, will all be sent to the battlefield. Whether it's the battlefield between the Da Yu Empire and other empires, or the human domain's external battlefield, it is far more brutal than the trials. There, even those who can walk through the stars may not survive. These students can help more people on Earth survive."

Zhang Ding Tian was silent and put away his long saber.

Bai Xue's cold gaze flashed with a hint of sorrow. Originally, they thought Earth was the only intelligent life in the universe, but everything changed after discovering a corpse on Neptune. Earth was merely a primitive planet under the surveillance of the Da Yu Empire. What did it matter if they could explore space? They had just learned to walk, and everything was under surveillance.

Now, they faced the most terrifying apocalypse, not from mutated beasts or zombies, but from the Da Yu Empire. After the trials ended, who knew how many people would be sent to the battlefield? Even beings like the Seven Saints might just be higher-level soldiers.

Granny looked at Lu Yin in surprise. She never thought this person would have such plans. It was more than just negotiating with the tigers; daring to negotiate with the higher-ups of the Da Yu Empire was unheard of since the empire's founding. It was courting death, but it might be useful. She didn't know about others, but Willow had a significant background, with family members even serving in the Royal Court's Thirteenth Team.

"Cough, cough, you, you're thinking too simply. The Da Yu Empire is known for its iron-fisted military rule and will not accept threats from natives," Bai Lie sneered.

Lu Yin looked at him, "You don't need to worry about that. Stay alive; you are all bargaining chips."

Bai Lie sneered, these natives had no idea about the Da Yu Empire's situation.

Bai Xue looked at Lu Yin with doubt. Using students to threaten the Da Yu Empire might be useful, but doing so would put him at the forefront, making it impossible for the Da Yu Empire to tolerate him. What did he rely on? No one would selflessly contribute for others, and Bai Xue was secretly wary of Lu Yin.

Boom

A loud noise suddenly came from the north. Zhang Ding Tian looked north, his face changing. "The Science Institute, it's not good," he said and rushed northward.

At that moment, two figures in the sky flew westward.

Bai Lie looked up at the sky, gritting his teeth, "Erd, Hedian."

Zhang Ding Tian soared into the sky, seeing the two figures flying westward. At the same time, two more figures soared from another direction, following closely behind Erd and Hedian.

Zhang Ding Tian's eyes turned icy, and energy erupted from his body, forming visible ripples. He raised his long saber, and the energy in the sky disappeared. The long saber, at this moment, made countless people's scalps tingle, a fierce aura rising from within, as if it could cut through the heavens and earth.

The clouds in the sky were torn apart, and the world fell silent.

Lu Yin was shaken. Was this a combat technique? No, this was the strongest strike.

In the west, Erd and the others turned around, their faces changing. Zhang Ding Tian had hidden his strength, and this strike was shocking. Although it wasn't a combat technique, it was extremely close.

"Don't hesitate, go quickly," Erd said in a low voice.

Not far away, Gules and Baralo were shocked. "This native is going to defy the heavens, run quickly."

A cold light flashed in Zhang Ding Tian's eyes, and he suddenly slashed his long saber. In the shocked gaze of countless people in the capital, a massive slash crossed the capital, cutting through the sky, distorting the air, and making everyone feel as if the high sky had been severed.

Erd, Hedian, Gules, and Baralo turned around simultaneously, blocking the slash.

In an instant, the slash was torn apart, turning into five waves of energy that disappeared into the sky.

Erd's face was grave, his eyes disbelieving.

Hedian's black robe was torn open, revealing a scaly upper body, and a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth was glaring in the sunlight.

Gules panted heavily, looking at Zhang Ding Tian in surprise.

Baralo was the worst off, spitting out blood, his already green skin turning even greener, and even showing some cracks on his skin.

"Go," Erd said in a low voice again, rushing westward.

Hedian looked at Zhang Ding Tian with reluctance and flew westward as well.

Gules and Baralo said nothing, closely following Erd and Hedian.

Zhang Ding Tian stood in the sky, his aura overwhelming, making the four directions fall silent, and countless people cheered in admiration.

Granny was stunned. There was actually such a strong person among the natives, a cross-realm strong person, absolutely a cross-realm strong person. This monster, among the Da Yu Empire's exploration students, perhaps very few could match him.

Lu Yin's eyes narrowed. Zhang Ding Tian's strike made Lu Yin's heart race. He wondered how strong his Tianxing Palm, powered by three stars, would be, and whether it could defeat Zhang Ding Tian.

Bai Xue exhaled, a smile appearing on her face. No wonder he was the leader of the Seven Saints.

Bai Lie and Willow were shocked. This was a cross-realm strong person. They had underestimated Zhang Ding Tian. If they had known he had such strength, they would never have acted in the capital.

Zhang Ding Tian turned and flew northward, toward the Science Institute, one of the most important places in the capital.

Lu Yin and Bai Xue hurriedly followed.

Granny also grabbed Bai Lie and Willow and followed.

The Science Institute was in the north of the capital. The corpse brought back from Neptune was entrusted to the Science Institute, but for some unknown reason, it needed to be transferred. At the moment of transfer, the high-level management of Huaxia, including Number One, were present, and only they had the authority to order the transfer. However, a massive explosion occurred, leading to the apocalypse.

It could be said that the Science Institute was the origin of everything.

Bai Lie and Willow only thought of going to Zhang Ding Tian's residence or Number One's office, never considering the Science Institute. Only Erd thought of it.

When they arrived at the Science Institute, they saw debris and many corpses on the ground.

Zhang Ding Tian clenched his fists, ordering the army to seal off the area and search for survivors.

"Hua Sheng, the Dean wants to see you," a soldier reported.

Zhang Ding Tian was surprised, "The Dean is alive?" He then asked the soldier to lead the way.

A few kilometers away from the ruins of the Science Institute was a depression, the entrance to the underground. It was also sealed off by the army. An old man in a white coat leaned against the ruins, drinking water, with a beautiful woman in a black business suit beside him.

"Huan Sha, how is the Dean?" Zhang Ding Tian asked urgently upon arrival.

The woman named Huan Sha said, "He's fine, just a bit shocked."

"What shock? I just sprained my ankle, I wasn't shocked," the old man said unhappily.

Huan Sha laughed, "Yes, yes, just a sprained ankle."

Zhang Ding Tian looked at the old man, "Dean, what happened?"

Lu Yin and the others appeared simultaneously.

Bai Xue looked at Lu Yin strangely. Just now, Lu Yin had thoroughly searched Bai Lie and Willow's spatial rings in front of her, taking everything he could, which made her quite puzzled.

Lu Yin felt it was justified. He had contributed to this battle, and he was very poor, so he couldn't waste anything.

The star energy crystals from Bai Lie and Willow added up to one cubic meter, enough to roll the dice again. The thought of it made Lu Yin excited. He wondered what he would roll, and he was really looking forward to it.

Dean Lian dismissed the army, and Zhang Ding Tian waved, sending Huan Sha away. Only Bai Xue, Lu Yin, and Granny remained.

Lu Yin made Granny leave, and she was quite unwilling. After Erd left here and rushed westward, it was clear he had discovered something, and she wanted to know too.

Lu Yin glared at her, and she reluctantly left.

Bai Xue stared at Lu Yin, clearly wanting him to leave as well.

Lu Yin ignored her and looked curiously at Dean Lian.

"Who is this?" Dean Lian asked, looking at Lu Yin.

Lu Yin said, "I represent Zhou Shan to listen."

Bai Xue was speechless.