Chapter 65

In the empty ruins.

Yu Lang sat on the ground with a grin, while Zhao Kuo was hanging above, swaying in the wind, but he was also laughing out loud.

"Yu Lang, your little brain is really smart," Zhao Kuo said.

"Too kind," Yu Lang replied modestly, brushing his bangs aside.

Shi Kong watched the two of them expressionlessly, then turned his gaze away. They had no more value to him, and it was pointless to engage in verbal sparring here.

Song Yunfeng was somewhat angry, as this plan was his idea, and he never expected Yu Lang to ruin it.

"Yu Lang, you had a chance to make it into the top ten, but you chose to disqualify yourself here. Do you really think it's worth it?" Song Yunfeng sneered.

Yu Lang said lazily, "You wouldn't understand, Song Yunfeng. I, Yu Lang, may love money, but I still have some principles. At the very least, I won't do anything to harm my own academy for the benefit of others."

"Your words don't affect me at all. I will smoothly enter the Holy玄Star Academy, while you will likely be stopped here," Song Yunfeng said coolly.

Yu Lang laughed, "That's not certain. After all, even you were forced into a draw by Li Luo before. What's impossible?"

A dark anger flashed in Song Yunfeng's eyes. Yu Lang's words were truly insulting, always hitting his sore spots.

Shi Kong waved his hand to stop him from wasting words with Yu Lang, saying, "Forget it. If this method doesn't work, we'll continue searching inch by inch. They can't hide for long."

Song Yunfeng nodded and stopped paying attention to Yu Lang's incessant chatter.

However, none of them noticed that not far away, Li Luo was watching the scene with a calm expression.

His face was very calm, as if he had no emotional fluctuations, but those who knew Li Luo well would understand what this calmness meant for someone who was usually gentle and easy to approach.

He was truly angry.

Li Luo's gaze lingered on Shi Kong and Song Yunfeng for a few seconds, then he turned and left without hesitation, his faint figure disappearing into the distance.

As he left, Shi Kong seemed to sense something and frowned, looking in the direction Li Luo had disappeared. He had just felt a hostile gaze.

Was it Li Luo? If so, that's good. The scene just now should have ignited his anger.

But what can the anger of a weak person do?

In the tree hollow.

When Li Luo returned, Lu Qing'er was still meditating with her eyes closed. He didn't wake her and sat down beside her, closing his eyes to meditate as well.

Time passed, and another hour went by.

The sunset was setting in the sky, casting a dark red glow over the White Spirit Mountain, making the world hazy. However, Li Luo could hear more and more voices approaching from this direction, indicating that searchers were coming.

When Li Luo opened his eyes, he found Lu Qing'er looking at him with her beautiful eyes. She quickly looked away when their gazes met.

"How are you feeling?" Li Luo asked.

"Much better," Lu Qing'er smiled.

Li Luo was silent for a moment, then asked, "In your current state, can you defeat Shi Kong?"

Lu Qing'er hesitated and shook her head, "No, Shi Kong's strength is not inferior to mine. If my 'Ice Jade Hand' were at full power, I could probably defeat him, but now the power of 'Ice Jade Hand' is exhausted and hasn't recovered yet. Plus, my injuries haven't fully healed."

"Moreover, Shi Kong's 'Thunder Armor' is very powerful. Without 'Ice Jade Hand,' I doubt I can break through it."

Li Luo frowned. If that was the case, wouldn't Shi Kong eventually take first place?

Lu Qing'er looked at Li Luo, a bit puzzled. She sensed that his emotions were off, and his usual gentle demeanor was gone, clearly indicating he was truly angry.

"Li Luo, what's wrong?" she asked cautiously.

Li Luo said calmly, "I plan to eliminate Shi Kong and Song Yunfeng before the top ten are decided."

Lu Qing'er was shocked. There were already few people left in the White Spirit Ruins, and with Shi Kong and Song Yunfeng's strength, entering the top ten was almost certain. How could Li Luo possibly prevent them from making it?

"They just captured Zhao Kuo and humiliated him, trying to force me out. But in the end, Yu Lang secretly eliminated Zhao Kuo and then destroyed his crystal badge, disqualifying himself as well," Li Luo said calmly.

Lu Qing'er's face showed anger, "That's too much!"

Now she understood why Li Luo was so upset, his usual gentle demeanor completely gone, clearly indicating he was truly angry.

"I'll help you. Although Shi Kong is tough, in a real fight, he might not win," Lu Qing'er said firmly after a moment of silence.

Li Luo looked at her and saw a determined look in her eyes, which surprised him. Did Lu Qing'er have some deeper trump card?

But it seemed this trump card came at a cost, otherwise she wouldn't have preferred disqualification over using it.

"No need," Li Luo said, touched and smiling, "I'll deal with Shi Kong. You go after Xiang Liang, Chi Su, and Zong Fu."

Lu Qing'er looked at him in surprise, "You're going to face Shi Kong?"

Although she didn't want to discourage Li Luo, the fact was that Li Luo was only at the Seventh Seal, while Shi Kong was at the Ninth Seal with an Upper Seventh Rank physique!

This was far stronger than Song Yunfeng and his ilk.

Li Luo smiled helplessly, "I didn't plan to steal your thunder in this exam, but who made them so aggressive?"

"So don't blame me, I'm really being forced into this."

"Who cares about the thunder? But don't be reckless, okay? I said I can help you defeat Shi Kong," Lu Qing'er said, stomping her foot in frustration.

She was afraid that Li Luo's stubbornness would lead to him being defeated by Shi Kong.

"Have a little faith in me, okay?" Li Luo smiled.

"Your Seventh Seal power is too far from Shi Kong's!" Lu Qing'er said.

"You're right about that."

Li Luo nodded, then smiled, "So I plan to break through to the Eighth Seal!"

Lu Qing'er was speechless, "Do you have time to break through now?"

Li Luo raised his hand, "Wait."

Lu Qing'er was confused, "Wait for what?"

"Three"

"Two"

"One"

"I'm done." Li Luo exhaled.

Lu Qing'er was puzzled, about to speak, when her eyes suddenly widened in surprise as she looked at Li Luo. She sensed a dramatic fluctuation in his power, indicating a power level increase.

This, he really broke through to the Eighth Seal?!

She was bewildered. This was too much! What kind of monster is this person?