Chapter 46

Many students only knew of the existence of a fugitive when they received their mission before the trial, but they knew nothing about the fugitive. The mission explicitly stated that they had to find the fugitive themselves, and it was only now that they learned the fugitive's name.

On the third day, over the skies of Northern Europe, all the students were shocked by the appearance of a woman.

Huoxiaoling, the successor of the Huo family in the Da Yu Empire, had long, fiery red hair that reached her waist, a face of exquisite beauty, and a serene demeanor, like an elf. This woman held a position in the Da Yu Empire even higher than Las, because the Huo family was a powerful clan in the Da Yu Empire.

The moment Huoxiaoling appeared, over a dozen students who had been hiding around Northern Europe all emerged. They had been afraid to show themselves due to Qingyu's strength, but now they dared, because Huoxiaoling was a Fusion Realm expert. Although her cultivation was sealed during the trial, a Fusion Realm expert was still a Fusion Realm expert, far superior to an Exploration Realm expert.

Seeing Huoxiaoling, Qingyu stood up, his eyes shining. "What a refined woman, I didn't expect to find such a beauty in the borderlands, hahaha."

Huoxiaoling looked down, and Qingyu stood casually. Behind him were twelve bound students, looking extremely disheveled.

"Severely injured, even with the strength of the Fusion Realm, you can't fully utilize it. You can only intimidate with star energy. Surrender now, Qingyu," Huoxiaoling said coldly.

Qingyu's lips curled. "So proud, I like this kind of woman." As he spoke, he stomped the ground, and an iron rod shot out, which Qingyu casually swung at Huoxiaoling. Huoxiaoling frowned and dodged, but Qingyu had already appeared behind her, catching the iron rod and smashing it down. The trajectory of the iron rod was clear, but Huoxiaoling felt an inescapable sense of danger, as if the entire world had dimmed.

Huoxiaoling sensed the crisis, and flames erupted from her body, transforming into a phoenix cry that soared into the sky, burning everything around. Everyone who saw it was stunned, the snow on the ground melted instantly, and the sky turned red.

Qingyu retreated with his iron rod, looking at Huoxiaoling in surprise, then excitement. "Talent, it's actually fire talent. Woman, you have the qualifications to follow me."

Huoxiaoling's gaze was cold, and she slowly raised her delicate finger, pointing at Qingyu. A phoenix soared, "Phoenix Spirit Finger."

Ding, ding, ding, ding. In the distance, several students looked at their personal terminals, their faces changing dramatically. "4,100 combat power."

Qingyu's lips curled. "Impressive, this finger could make an ordinary Fusion Realm retreat. Unfortunately, you've met me, Qingyu Baiye." As he spoke, his iron rod spun, and countless iron rods appeared, almost blocking the sky, plunging the world into darkness. Then, one iron rod pierced through the phoenix and struck Huoxiaoling on the shoulder, smashing her into the ground.

With a loud thud, the ground shook, and the melted snow formed a river, into which Huoxiaoling was smashed.

In the sky, Qingyu raised his head, holding the iron rod, his gaze sweeping the surroundings.

The onlookers immediately fled. Even Huoxiaoling had been defeated, and they dared not approach. Huoxiaoling was one of the few Fusion Realm experts in this trial.

Soon, Huoxiaoling climbed out of the ground, drenched and pale, looking at the slowly approaching Qingyu. "Baiye, that surname, are you from that family?"

Qingyu squatted down, reaching out to touch Huoxiaoling's delicate chin, a smile on his lips. "You actually know. It seems you're not completely ignorant. Knowing that, you should understand what that surname represents. You have the qualifications to be my woman. Consider it, I'll take you away from this territory."

Huoxiaoling pushed away Qingyu's hand, holding her shoulder, and gasped in pain. "Your wanted notice comes from the Inner Universe. If you're really from that family, who would dare to issue a wanted notice for you?"

Qingyu grabbed Huoxiaoling's long hair and lifted her up, looking at her angry gaze coldly. "Don't get excited. Once you break the seal and restore your Fusion Realm strength, you'll be out of the game. Don't want to join the Tenth Academy of the Starry Sky?"

Huoxiaoling's heart sank, and the vast star energy outside her body began to wane.

Qingyu sneered. "Watch, this will all be over soon." He then threw Huoxiaoling towards the bound students. "Thirteen now, this one seems quite substantial."

Qingyu was right. Huoxiaoling wasn't just substantial; she was very substantial. The moment she was captured, Xikang Maldo in the monitoring station almost personally stormed into Earth, but was stopped by Mira.

"During the trial, no one can interfere. This is the decision of the Galactic Youth Council, General Maldo. Do you want to openly defy the council's decision?" Mira said calmly, looking at Xikang Maldo.

Xikang Maldo's face changed, and he said seriously, "Miss Mira, please forgive me, but Huoxiaoling is Captain Huo Qingshan's daughter. She can't be harmed."

Mira's eyes narrowed. "I know, so what? She can break the seal herself. Her current situation is her own choice."

Xikang Maldo took a deep breath and looked at Mira.

The two stared at each other.

In the end, Xikang Maldo gave up. In front of the Galactic Youth Council, not to mention Huo Qingshan, even the Da Yu Empire was insignificant. Many powerful forces had been destroyed by them, and the Da Yu Empire did not want to follow in their footsteps.

Mira's gaze passed over Xikang Maldo and looked at the screen, especially at Qingyu. The combat technique he just used was very familiar.

The regional network had already broadcast the news of Huoxiaoling's capture. Immediately, many students who were rushing to Northern Europe stopped in their tracks and gradually gathered.

In the capital, Ertai was shocked. "Even Huoxiaoling was captured. How can we complete the mission?"

Lu Yin was puzzled. "Huoxiaoling? Is she that strong?"

Ertai nodded, his expression serious. "In terms of combat power, Huoxiaoling should be the strongest among the students in this trial, because she has the strength of the Fusion Realm."

Lu Yin's eyes widened. Fusion Realm.

"Not only is she in the Fusion Realm, but Huoxiaoling also has the talent of fire. Her father is Captain Huo Qingshan of the Fifth Team of the Thirteenth Squad of the Da Yu Empire, a super-strong individual who can hunt in the starry sky, with combat power that can overload ordinary personal terminals. Under the guidance of such a strong person, Huoxiaoling is an absolute elite among the young generation of the Da Yu Empire. I didn't expect even she would be defeated," Ertai continued.

Only Ertai and Granee were shocked by the news of Huoxiaoling's capture. For Lu Yin, although he was surprised, it was a bit distant. His focus was now on the few students gradually approaching.

Soon, three students appeared outside the capital, all from the second batch of the trial. Although they were not from the Astral Hall, they were elites from some powerful planets, comparable to or even surpassing Ertai. Unfortunately, none of them could escape Lu Yin and were all captured. He had already captured twenty-eight people, which was quite a lot.

At this moment, two more people arrived outside the capital, Gules and Baralo, who had been hiding nearby.

Zhang Dingtian was about to act but was stopped by Lu Yin. "What are you doing here? Your battle armor will be returned to you after the trial," Lu Yin said loudly.

Gules's lips twitched, and she forced a smile at Lu Yin. "I want to join you."

Lu Yin was puzzled. "What? Join us? What do you mean?"

"Literal meaning, I want to join you," Gules said, raising her head, as if her joining them was a great honor.

Lu Yin pondered. "Why should we take you in?"

Gules was furious. "What do you mean 'take you in'? Can't you speak properly? I mean cooperate with you."

"Why should we?" Lu Yin replied bluntly.

Gules gritted her teeth. "Qingyu's strength has reached the Fusion Realm, and one or two students can't deal with him. His things are in the capital, so he will definitely come back. We should join forces to deal with him."

Lu Yin thought about it. The woman had a point. Qingyu seemed hard to handle. If he really came back to the capital, it would be troublesome. More people would provide more security. "Alright, come in, but I warn you, don't have any ulterior motives, or I'll tie you up."

Gules huffed and entered the capital with Baralo.

She indeed had no other motives. The pressure Qingyu brought to all the students was too great. Only by joining forces could they resist him. This was the only way to complete the mission. Many students in Northern Europe had already joined forces. She couldn't fight alone, and it was better to cooperate with the natives for the greatest benefit.

Outside the capital, Xiaoluo did not go far but walked among the zombie horde. Strangely, the zombies did not attack him, as if they didn't sense his presence.

For three days, Xiaoluo's expression remained unchanged. He had been with the zombies for three days, seemingly observing something.

After a while, Xiaoluo stood still and sighed. "As expected, I can sense their aura. They are truly everywhere, what a nuisance."

Far to the south of the capital, a beautiful woman in a green robe with long green hair slowly flew north. She was dressed entirely in green, even her boots, which were adorned with intricate patterns, giving her a fresh and invigorating aura.