Chapter 41

Suddenly, the air distorted, and a massive slash cut through the sky, aiming at over a dozen students. Shocked, they all acted simultaneously to shatter the slash. In the distance, Zhang Ding Tian soared into the air, gripping his long sword tightly, his gaze icy cold.

Despite having heard about him, all the students felt a chill when they truly faced Zhang Ding Tian. It was unbelievable that a native actually had a cross-realm powerhouse, almost like a freak of nature.

With a whoosh, an arrow flew through the sky and struck a student, the same one who had just attacked the capital. Blood rained from the sky.

This was Wu Sheng, one of the Seven Saints, the Wolf Saint, who originally guarded the grasslands. He learned through a personal terminal that the capital was under siege and had arrived a few days ago to help.

Four Saints fighting over twenty students, the disparity was too great, even Zhang Ding Tian couldn't make up for it. In just a moment, Zhou Shan spat blood, his body marked with several bloodstains. Wu Sheng was also pierced through the abdomen by a student, lifted up, and his blood stained the ground.

Tens of thousands of evolved beings from the Hua Camp went to battle, but they were slaughtered like grass. They couldn't even get close to these students.

Grainie hid to the side, watching in fear. She wasn't from Earth and wouldn't throw her life away. Moreover, with her strength, she couldn't even stop any of the students.

A fierce wind blew, and the world turned icy cold. Many students looked in surprise at the ruins of the city wall, where two students were frozen. Hedian's eyes widened, "Talent, you, you actually have a talent."

The word "talent" sent shockwaves through the area. All the students looked at Bai Xue in disbelief.

Her already stunning beauty was now etched into everyone's mind.

Bai Xue's lips were stained red, blood dripping from her chin. She panted heavily, each breath releasing a cold mist. She was at her limit; these monsters were simply indestructible.

Few knew about Bai Xue's talent, even the Seven Saints didn't all know. She had hidden it well, but against Hedian and his group, she was powerless and had to reveal it.

In the next instant, all the students looked at Bai Xue greedily. Everyone understood the importance of a talent cultivator. If they could capture one for their own faction, their status would skyrocket.

The student who had skewered Wu Sheng casually threw him aside and laughed, rushing toward Bai Xue.

The student who was about to kill Zhou Shan also grinned and rushed over.

In the sky, over a dozen idle students acted simultaneously. At this moment, Bai Xue was more important than the capital, even more than the fugitives.

Grainie sighed. This was the sorrow of the weak. Bai Xue, having revealed her talent, could only be captured. No one would waste a talent cultivator. She would be arranged to marry a powerful figure to increase the chances of giving birth to a talent cultivator. It was a tragic fate.

Erd, facing Zhang Ding Tian, stared greedily at Bai Xue and charged forward. However, Zhang Ding Tian was faster, "All of you, get lost!" he roared, swinging countless slashes. The air was filled with terrifying slashes.

Over twenty students were forced back, shocked by Zhang Ding Tian's strength. However, even this couldn't dampen their resolve to capture Bai Xue. Talent cultivators were too important.

Erd broke through the slashes and punched Zhang Ding Tian in the abdomen, sending him flying over ten meters but still standing. Zhang Ding Tian's long sword slashed horizontally, and Erd quickly retreated, a bloodstain appearing on his chest.

Hedian crushed a water crystal and shouted, "Water Tornado!" A powerful torrent of water transformed into a tornado and struck Zhang Ding Tian. At the same time, attacks from all directions bombarded him.

Zhang Ding Tian's eyes widened, his gums bleeding. He roared, plunging his long sword into the ground and then slashing upward. Countless rocks shot in all directions, the earth trembling. A massive crack spread from outside the city to the inside, burying countless survivors.

The attacks from all directions were neutralized, but Zhang Ding Tian had reached his limit.

Several students who hadn't acted before suddenly rushed out. Two attacked Zhang Ding Tian, one grabbed for Bai Xue, "The talent cultivator is ours, hahaha."

Zhang Ding Tian was hit, his body pressed into the ground, almost losing his grip on his long sword.

Bai Xue stared at the student grabbing for her, raised her hand, and said, "Ice Palm."

Bang.

A wave of energy swept the sky, freezing the ground. The student grabbing for Bai Xue was instantly frozen. He had underestimated her. As one of the top three Saints, she could rival the strongest in the academy, even Hedian couldn't take her down easily.

Seeing Zhang Ding Tian heavily injured, Erd charged again. This time, he grabbed for Bai Xue. A talent cultivator was as valuable as a fugitive, and Zhang Ding Tian was no longer an obstacle.

Two other students acted simultaneously with Erd, all capable of rivaling Hedian. Three of them grabbed for Bai Xue. At this moment, even Zhang Ding Tian couldn't protect her.

Bai Xue's face turned pale, "Is it over? What a pity."

In an instant, a familiar figure appeared before Bai Xue. Three loud thuds echoed, and three figures, including Erd, were sent flying.

All the students looked at the man who suddenly appeared before Bai Xue in disbelief. Who was he? He had defeated three of the strongest in the academy with a single strike.

In a corner, Grainie's eyes widened, "He actually came back."

Inside the city, Zhou Shan laughed bitterly, spitting out blood.

Bai Xue looked at the figure before her in shock. Though not tall, he had shielded her from the storm. This person had really returned, and he seemed much stronger.

The man who appeared before Bai Xue was naturally Lu Yin. He didn't have a personal terminal, so he didn't know about the attack on the capital. Fortunately, he returned just in time.

Lu Yin said to Bai Xue, "I told you I would come back."

Bai Xue's face was pale, and she weakly said, "Be careful, there are too many of them."

Lu Yin nodded, his expression slightly serious. Indeed, there were too many. He had reached the peak of the Exploration Realm, and his Sky Star Palm was no less powerful than Zhang Ding Tian's, but even Zhang Ding Tian was beaten to a pulp. A direct confrontation would be difficult.

Cough, cough.

Zhang Ding Tian climbed out of the ground, leaning on his long sword. He glanced at Lu Yin, then scanned the surroundings with a fierce gaze, his expression resolute.

Lu Yin threw a healing potion to Zhang Ding Tian, "Heal yourself."

Zhang Ding Tian swallowed the potion roughly.

Lu Yin was speechless. It was supposed to be applied to the skin, but never mind, swallowing it should work too, after all, it was from the Three-Leaf Company.

In the distance, Erd and the others stood up, staring at Lu Yin, "Who are you?"

Lu Yin didn't plan to waste words and directly put on Gules' battle armor. Lightning crackled around him, sparking.

Hedian was surprised, "That's Gules' battle armor, how do you have it?"

Lu Yin said calmly, "She gave it to me."

"Impossible," Erd, Hedian, and several other students said simultaneously. Gules was famous in the Da Yu Empire, mainly because she had a protective and powerful brother, Gurback. Mentioning him, the young generation of the Da Yu Empire felt powerless. He was a freak of nature. Because of Gurback, no one dared to bully Gules. If the battle armor really belonged to Gules and she gave it to this person, it would be troublesome. Was this person related to the Gules family?

All the students looked at Lu Yin with suspicion. Could he be Gules' boyfriend?

Lu Yin took a deep breath, his gaze turning cold, "Stay back." He then charged directly at Erd. This person was the strongest among the students and the organizer of the attack on the capital. Capture the leader first.

Erd was still lost in his thoughts about Lu Yin when Lu Yin attacked. Erd quickly retreated, having just experienced Lu Yin's power and not wanting to engage in a direct confrontation.

Lu Yin used the Flowing Body Step to appear before Hedian. Hedian was surprised, "You're attacking me?" "Water Tornado" Hedian used water to wrap around his body, trying to block Lu Yin. Lu Yin rushed to him, a smile on his face, and then struck in another direction. That direction was where Erd had retreated.

"Sky Splitting Palm?" Erd was surprised, punching out. With a bang, a wave of energy pushed everything aside. Lu Yin bypassed Hedian and attacked Erd again.

Erd gritted his teeth, "Kid, don't overdo it."

Lu Yin sneered and raised his palm to strike Erd.

Erd grunted, sensing the danger. He clenched his right fist, and a faint roar could be heard. This was his battle skill, the Beast King Fist, which had defeated the strongest from thirty academies, earning him a special entry into the Yu Tang and fame throughout the Da Yu Empire. He had only used it against Zhang Ding Tian and the fugitives on Earth. Now, he was forced to use it again.

As Lu Yin's palm struck, stars appeared. With the Sky Star Palm, three stars shone and then exploded. The first star exploded, and Erd's eyes widened; the Beast King Fist was forcibly halted. The second star exploded, and Erd's right fist ached. When the third star exploded, Erd spat blood and flew backward, his right fist shattered, his body slamming into the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

Facing Erd, Lu Yin held nothing back, completely disabling him with one palm.