Chapter 661: [Shadow Society] (3.5k)
Lin Chujiu’s words were like a potent medicine, falling into the group of students with their own agendas. They immediately looked at each other, some understanding that this was a reward for finding a brute, but also realizing that if they really channeled their External Qi into the Energy Shield, they would likely have no chance of escape.
As they were researching marine monsters, there were not a few water-attribute External Qi possessors on this trip, accounting for at least seventy percent, which was more than twenty people.
“Everyone, don’t think about staying out of this in this situation. If the Energy Shield breaks, we’ll all be in trouble. Just as Mr. Lin said, those people want to kill us and frame Redbeard, so why wouldn’t they have set a trap?”
After a long silence, it was finally Su Ze’s shout that prompted someone to react. People started to gradually channel their External Qi into the Energy Shield, various shades of blue External Qi surging towards it.
The students influenced by Chen Qianyun exchanged glances and silently retreated to the inner chamber, all staring at the slightly dim area at the front. Once the Energy Shield broke, they would be the first to charge.
“Since everyone has made their choice, let us pray for Lady Luck to descend in thirty minutes.”
With a light laugh, Lin Chujiu calmly looked at the few students who had retreated to the corner. She wasn’t surprised by their hesitation. Although she said she wouldn’t hold them accountable, students who didn’t step forward now would undoubtedly receive a failing grade for this expedition.
Not only would their expedition grades be unsatisfactory, but they would also fail their final exams in subjects like social practice and political thought.
Imperial Capital University’s motto has always been to prioritize virtue. How could students who couldn’t even uphold the school motto easily receive a graduation certificate from this school?
“A bunch of fools, wasting their External Qi to resist for another fifteen minutes. When the shield breaks later, they’ll just be lambs to the slaughter.”
Chen Qianyun sneered as she glanced at the students on the ship who were channeling their External Qi, her face showing an expression of seeing fools. She really didn’t understand what these people were thinking.
At this moment, a young man with dyed yellow hair stepped forward a few paces, stopped her, and cheerfully threw her an alchemy acceleration talisman:
“President, you’ve thought this through. These fools will probably be the first to die later. Here’s an acceleration talisman, it can instantly increase our speed by around thirty percent.”
This person was the same subordinate who was kicked flying by Su Jiu last time. After his injuries healed, he had obediently followed along.
“Well done. Once I graduate, I’ll let you be the president of this troublesome student union.”
Taking the hexagonal stone-like acceleration talisman, Chen Qianyun smiled and tossed the talisman in her hand, her gaze falling on the un-enclosed area in the distance.
There was only one light cruiser there. With her current Intermediate Battle King level, wouldn’t it be easy to escape?
Time ticked by, inching closer to the thirty-minute mark. Lin Chujiu at the front row showed fine beads of sweat on her forehead. She could feel the power in her body being constantly drained, and only about twenty percent of her energy remained.
Even she was like this, and many students had also rested, their faces looking somewhat pale. They looked at the continuous artillery fire outside and then at the students in the back preparing to escape, their hearts filled with doubt about whether they had made the right choice.
“Hold on for a few more minutes!”
This was a gamble based on rationality. Lin Chujiu understood that this gamble with their lives was not blind, but because it was the only choice.
Rather than waiting to die, it was better to fight for a chance, waiting for the miracle brought by that person. After all, that person was the leader of the “Thirteen Cities Campaign.” In a battle where Demigods were abound and Battle Kings were as common as dogs, they reversed the situation and captured the occupied thirteen cities through strategy.
Facing these mere pirates, it was impossible for such a person to make a low-level mistake. The subordinates sent would likely be able to handle everything.
“The Energy Shield is thinning, it’s about to break. Everyone, put in more effort! Kill the men and divide the women!”
A rough voice came from outside the Energy Shield, and the raindrops of cannonballs continued to assault it. The azure Energy Shield showed spiderweb-like cracks, like shattered glass. The bombardment sounded like continuous spring thunder, exploding in everyone’s hearts.
Looking at the grinning faces on the light cruiser, many young girls turned pale. They were just students, how could they have experienced such a vicious scene?
“Don’t be afraid everyone, even if the Energy Shield breaks later, I will lead you away from this place!”
Taking a deep breath, Su Ze shouted, increasing the flow of External Qi he was channeling. His gaze fell on the girl in the front row, and he understood that only one person’s decision could be made at this time.
As a few more minutes passed, the Energy Shield on the ship made strange creaking sounds, and then the entire ship began to shake. Those on the ship nervously watched the front of the Energy Shield, only to see the light appearing and disappearing.
“Teacher Lin is losing her strength. We’ll prepare to run towards the open area. Don’t look back.”
This was a sign that their energy was almost depleted. Chen Qianyun looked at Lin Chujiu in front of her, only to see the latter’s face pale. She was barely supporting herself on the metal floor with her staff, her body leaning forward.
She felt her body becoming emptier with each passing second. She was chewing on an energy liquid packet that looked like a soy milk package. As a human, she couldn’t replenish her energy as continuously as Su Jiu.
Her body was at its limit. A wry smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. Haven’t they arrived yet?
Is her gamble going to fail?
“A bunch of idiots…”
Chen Qianyun shifted her gaze from Lin Chujiu and scanned the students who had slumped down, a mocking expression on her face. She slowly walked forward.
“Such an obvious escape game, and they still managed to reach a certain death ending. Teacher Lin’s judgment ability is truly lacking.”
At the same time, the other seven or eight students who had conserved their strength and didn’t have water or ice attribute External Qi ran over, looking like they were about to bolt. They had expressions of relief and looked at Chen Qianyun with gratitude.
“Pfft!”
Lin Chujiu spat out the energy liquid and took a breath. Ignoring the sarcastic remarks, she looked at the bearded pirate in the air and said softly to the students about to bolt behind her, “Take those exhausted students with you. I’ll hold off these pirates for you later…”
Yes, her gamble was wrong – Su Jiu’s subordinates hadn’t arrived yet.
There was nothing wrong with being a bit more cautious when playing this kind of life-or-death game.
“Teacher Lin, we can barely protect ourselves, and you’re asking us to take a bunch of dead weight with us. This is really asking too much.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Qianyun smiled, but shook her head. She wasn’t going to take these fools with her. After the survival game, there was an escape game, which was a race against time.
Just as Lin Chujiu frowned and was about to say something, a loud noise came from the sky, as if some formation was being broken by brute force.
“Is someone breaking the formation outside?”
“There really is a formation…”
Chen Qianyun and the others realized something, and their expressions became grim.
The bearded pirate in the air seemed to have encountered something, his expression filled with panic, and he suddenly retreated. She explored with her mental power, and her heart suddenly trembled…
A powerful and sharp aura descended. With her High-Rank Battle King level, she couldn’t see through it. Who was it?!
A red mist seemed to emerge from the sky. It was a very traditional ancient warrior, with a broadsword radiating killing intent hanging from his waist. The sharp sword energy emanated from him, and a halo of rules shone at the end of the sword hilt.
“Demigod expert!”
At this moment, almost all eyes turned towards them, and their hearts were greatly shaken. From the moment the blood-colored warrior appeared, the pirates’ attacks seemed to have stopped. The bearded man, very cautiously, stared ahead and clasped his fists, saying:
“Friend, may I ask which faction you are from? I am from the Sakura Eight Great Clans, please do not interfere.”
Feng, wearing Sakura-style armor, was certain that the other party had heard of this name, so he wasn’t worried about them rescuing these Dragon Country students.
“Shadow Society.”
Ignoring the various gazes filled with emotion, Feng softly uttered his name, his hand resting on the hilt of his weapon, the ghost fire in his eyes beginning to flicker slightly.
“Shadow Society? What kind of faction is that…”
Almost everyone began to search for the origin of this faction, but there was no clue at all. It seemed to have appeared out of nowhere. Lin Chujiu looked up, her gaze solemn. She didn’t just sense one strong aura.
“Iai.”
In mid-air, before the bearded man could speak, a light and ethereal voice sounded. Immediately after, a hundred-zhang sword energy slash descended from the sky, instantly cutting him and the light cruiser below in half.
“Chii!”
The fuel tank on the ship was cut open, and it instantly ignited with crimson flames. The entire sea was filled with screaming pirates. The scene was incredibly tragic, as if time had been reversed, and these pirates suddenly became the targets of attack.
Looking at the figures in the sky, Lin Chujiu couldn’t help but swallow her saliva. Could these be the subordinates they were talking about? This was too terrifying.
Not only Lin Chujiu, but all the other students were stunned, staring at the sky. Such power that surpassed individuals could only be wielded by the deans of the various colleges in the school, right?
Who were these people?!
At this moment, the other few High-Rank Battle King pirates reacted and almost instantly tried to attack together. The next moment, everyone could only hear the sound of a scabbard from the center of the warrior’s figure.
“Too weak.”
Several red streaks flashed out, as if malevolent spirits were roaring, seemingly piercing through the long sky!
“Chii chii!!!”
Upon closer inspection, those figures seemed to be frozen in place, and then their upper and lower bodies were cut apart. These ordinary High-Rank Battle King pirates were no match for the experienced Feng, let alone being suppressed in terms of strength.
All that awaited them was the swift draw of a sword.
Seeing this, the other pirates almost abandoned their light cruisers and wanted to flee. At this moment, a dark domain enveloped the entire ship.
“You can’t escape. The boss wants to deal with you.”
Another dark figure appeared in mid-air. Several black throwing stars emanated from its hand, chasing after the fleeing pirates. No matter how they ran, they were all pierced by the throwing stars that stuck to them like maggots.
Those who tried to dive into the sea and feign death were directly strangled by the other figure, Ying Er.
This slaughter lasted for about half an hour. As Ying Yi dispersed the black mist domain, the entire sea turned into a mess of severed limbs and debris, the smell of blood filling the air. Many students, upon seeing this scene, felt their stomachs churn.
“Captain, I’ll go talk to them.”
After greeting General Feng, and receiving a nod from the latter, Ying Yi gently landed in front of a light cruiser that had not yet been destroyed. He scanned the panicked students, adjusted his sunglasses, and said softly:
“Who is Su Ze?”
“I am, I am!”
Upon being named, Su Ze hurriedly raised his hand and spoke. He stepped forward a few paces and signaled Lin Chujiu to turn off the Energy Shield. He found the voice of this god-like woman somewhat familiar, but still asked cautiously, “Were you invited by Su Jiu’s cousin?”
“We weren’t invited… we are the boss’s subordinates.”
Ying Yi shook his head. This headshake made everyone’s hearts tighten again. But the following words made the scene almost silent. While shocked, they also looked at Su Ze with respect.
With this statement, Lin Chujiu finally let out a sigh of relief and sat on the metal plate in the front row. These people were indeed rescuers.
As she sat down, she happened to meet Chen Qianyun’s gaze. Seeing the stunned expression on the latter’s face, she suddenly smiled with relief.
“Classmate Qianyun, it seems I’ve won.”
