Chapter 60

As time passed, Bai Ling Ru welcomed an increasing number of students. Those who managed to reach this place were without exception the result of intense competition, having defeated numerous formidable opponents. Thus, they could be considered the elite of this year's Tian Shu County.

Their arrival directly shattered the tranquility of the ruins. Intense battles erupted in various parts of the ruins, one after another.

This intense fighting was also reflected on the leaderboard. Whether outside or inside Bai Ling Mountain, everyone could see the dramatic changes on the board.

Names that were previously ranked would suddenly disappear, replaced by others, indicating that they had been eliminated.

The battles continued, and countless eyes nervously watched the leaderboard. As the number of participants sharply decreased, it also indicated that the academy's major exam had entered its most intense phase.

In a dilapidated building.

Li Luo listened to the battles taking place not far away, then looked at the leaderboard projected by the crystal tablet in front of him, sighing, "The eliminations are happening too quickly."

In just over an hour, the leaderboard, which originally had over a hundred people, now had only sixty left.

During this time, he had not encountered any enemies, and his points had not changed, so his ranking had dropped from 17th to 23rd.

"Too brutal," Zhao Kuo nodded in agreement.

As they spoke, a figure rushed in like the wind, revealing Yu Lang.

"It's too chaotic out there; battles are happening everywhere," Yu Lang reported. His wind affinity made him extremely fast, suitable for reconnaissance.

"Any discoveries?" Li Luo asked.

Yu Lang nodded, his expression becoming more serious, "I accidentally spotted Shi Kong, and there were also Xiang Liang, Chi Su, and Zong Fu with him."

Li Luo's eyes narrowed, "Are they working together?"

"I suspect they might be targeting Lu Qing'er," Yu Lang licked his lips and said in a low voice.

In this academy exam, the only one who could make Shi Kong go to such lengths was probably Lu Qing'er.

Zhao Kuo's expression also changed. In a sense, their chances of getting accepted into the Holy玄Star Academy might not depend on Li Luo but on Lu Qing'er.

Because only she could secure the first place, and the additional quota for the first place could bring them along.

Li Luo's brows furrowed, "This is very likely. Shi Kong is very calculating and would have a well-thought-out plan. If Lu Qing'er is targeted, she will be in danger."

If Shi Kong had indeed made such a plan, then Lu Qing'er must not be eliminated. If she were, the other students from Nanfeng Academy might be swept away by Shi Kong.

Even he could not face the combined forces of Shi Kong, Xiang Liang, Chi Su, and Zong Fu alone.

Li Luo fell silent for a moment, then took a deep breath and looked at Yu Lang, "Which direction did they go?"

Yu Lang quickly pointed in a direction, "Are you going?"

"You understand the importance of Lu Qing'er, so I need to check. If something happens to her, we won't be in a good position either," Li Luo sighed.

Yu Lang and Zhao Kuo nodded in agreement.

"Stay here for now. I'll go alone; it will be more convenient," Li Luo said.

"Be careful," Yu Lang and Zhao Kuo both said.

They understood that at that level of battle, they could not participate, so they did not say much, only giving a reminder.

Li Luo nodded, then without another word, his body trembled, and blue affinity power faintly appeared, like a layer of water light enveloping his body. Then, he silently darted out.

In a certain part of Bai Ling Ru.

Lu Qing'er sat in a ruined high-rise building. Her face was clear and beautiful, her white top outlining the gentle curve of her chest and her slender waist.

Her lower body was clad in white trousers, hugging her shapely buttocks and making her already long legs appear even more straight and slender.

Her long hair fell down, gently swaying at her waist.

This beautiful scene seemed somewhat out of place in the ruins.

At this moment, Lu Qing'er took out a small cloth bag from her chest, containing some dried fruits. She took some and chewed slowly, replenishing her energy for the day.

Suddenly, her chewing paused as she saw a figure dart in.

Lu Qing'er glanced over and saw it was Tifa Qing.

When they first entered Bai Ling Ru, she had encountered Tifa Qing. The latter was delighted to see her and wanted to join her to earn points. Lu Qing'er did not refuse, as they were classmates, and she did not mind helping her.

"Qing'er, you're really making us girls proud. You've suppressed so many men," Tifa Qing said with a smile.

Lu Qing'er smiled faintly, "It's not over yet."

Tifa Qing nodded, "In this academy exam, Dong Yuan Academy is indeed a strong rival. I'm a bit worried about Shi Kong."

"He is indeed a formidable opponent," Lu Qing'er agreed, as even she felt threatened by Shi Kong.

"Right, right. At such times, classmates can help each other. So I left a mark earlier, as Song Yunfeng reminded me before the exam. If I meet you and think you need help, I can use this mark to notify him. If he sees it, he will come to help," Tifa Qing said with a smile.

Lu Qing'er's chewing paused abruptly.

She turned her head to look at Tifa Qing, her cold eyes becoming more intense, "You said you left a mark for Song Yunfeng nearby?"

Tifa Qing was startled by her intense gaze and stammered, "Yes, what's wrong? Song Yunfeng is the second-best in Nanfeng Academy. If he can help you, you won't have to worry about Shi Kong."

Lu Qing'er stared at Tifa Qing for several seconds, then put the small cloth bag back in her chest and stood up with a cold expression.

"I'm leaving first. Don't follow me."

"Qing'er, what's wrong? Did I do something wrong?" Tifa Qing asked hurriedly.

Lu Qing'er ignored her, lightly tapping her toes, and her slender figure gracefully darted out of the ruined building, landing on a pile of rubble, ready to quickly move away.

Although she did not know what Tifa Qing's mark would bring, she did not want to expose her whereabouts, as it made her feel instinctively unsafe.

"I hope I'm overthinking it."

This thought flashed through Lu Qing'er's mind.

Just as she was about to move, her body suddenly tensed. The rubble under her feet exploded, and green light shot out, wrapping around her ankles.

The attack was too sudden.

However, Lu Qing'er was not unprepared. Facing the sudden attack, she remained calm, and cold affinity power surged from her toes.

The green light was instantly frozen, revealing its form, which looked like green vines.

Clap, clap, clap!

A clapping sound came from ahead, and Lu Qing'er looked with a cold expression, seeing a figure standing on the ruins, smiling at her.

It was Shi Kong.

On her left, right, and behind, figures appeared, completely blocking all her escape routes.

"Lu Qing'er, we've got you," Xiang Liang said with a grin, his eyes burning.

At this moment, Lu Qing'er was surrounded by Shi Kong in front and Xiang Liang, Chi Su, and Zong Fu on her left, right, and behind, all of whom were strong opponents with high rankings.

For a moment, the situation seemed hopeless.

On a nearby ruined building, a crystal stone glowed, projecting this scene onto the crystal wall at the foot of Bai Ling Mountain.

Then, the atmosphere at the foot of the mountain was ignited.