Bonus chapter. Enjoy!
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"Another three-person team, take them out!"
Wang Dong'er gave a low shout, her figure moving like lightning as her blue-gold wings traced a brilliant arc in the air.
Following a few muffled groans, three more figures turned into specks of light and dissipated.
"Including these three, there are only nine people left in the entire virtual space now."
Wang Dong'er looked up at the giant golden number "9" floating in mid-air, the confident smile at the corner of her mouth growing even more intense.
The journey so far had been unbelievably smooth.
Although this was only the freshman class selection, it was enough to prove how formidable their temporarily assembled team was.
Especially with her and Xiao Xiao, the configuration of two two-ring Spirit Grandmasters was practically a dimensional reduction strike in this freshman class where most only had one ring.
"Wow... is this what it feels like to be carried?"
Xi'er watched Wang Dong'er's back as she stylishly withdrew her attack, unable to help but sigh quietly.
Although her personality was a bit cold, she wasn't an ungrateful person.
Along the way, Wang Dong'er had basically been the main attacker, Xiao Xiao was responsible for control, and she... just needed to finish off enemies or act as a lookout.
"Anyway, as long as the three of us survive to the end, the class monitor position will be Big Sister Donger's."
Xi'er calculated silently in her heart.
"Xiao Xiao and I will each get a Vice-Class Monitor position; earning these Contribution Points is just too easy."
"Shh! Someone's here!"
Just as Xi'er was daydreaming about a bright future, Wang Dong'er suddenly raised her hand in a silencing gesture, and the three of them quickly hid in a dense bush.
Through the gaps in the leaves, they saw a figure walking swaggeringly in an open space not far away.
That person had his hands on his hips with an arrogant look on his face; who else could it be but Xie Xie?
"Come on! If you have the guts, come out and fight me one-on-one!"
Xie Xie tilted his neck back and yelled at the empty surroundings:
"What kind of skill is hiding? I'm standing right here, who dares to come and fight?!"
Watching Xie Xie's appearance, Xiao Xiao couldn't help but twitch the corner of her mouth, asking in a low voice.
"Donger, is this guy yelling here because he's afraid others don't know where he is?"
Wang Dong'er frowned slightly, a trace of suspicion flashing in her powder-blue eyes.
"Something's not right."
"I remember very clearly that he is also in a three-person team."
"Why is he the only one left now?"
Wang Dong'er's gaze sharpened, and she said in a low voice:
"Is he acting as bait?"
In fact, back when they first entered, the thought of a "bait tactic" had flashed through Wang Dong'er's mind.
After all, Xiao Xiao was so petite and cute; standing there, she was a natural "weak, helpless, and needing protection" target that could definitely lure out those old schemers hiding in the shadows.
But on second thought, they had only just met, and if Xiao Xiao were eliminated because of this, it would be too unscrupulous.
That was why she had abandoned this tactic, which seemed efficient but was actually quite wicked.
"Then what do we do now?"
Xi'er gripped the scythe in her hand nervously.
"Should we go out and take him down?"
"No rush, let's see the situation first."
Wang Dong'er calmly held down Xi'er's arm.
"If it's a trap, there will definitely be fish taking the bait."
Sure enough, it was just as Wang Dong'er expected.
Less than half a minute later, three sneaky figures emerged from the forest on the other side, surrounding Xie Xie in a triangular formation.
"Hehe, then we won't be polite!"
The leading boy laughed, his Spirit Power surging; he was clearly planning to use numbers to bully him and resolve this arrogant guy first.
Facing the encirclement of the three, Xie Xie not only didn't panic, but instead revealed a smile of a scheme succeeded.
"Want to do three-on-one?"
He spread his hands, looking indifferent.
"Fine, then... come at me together!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the three of them roared and charged forward.
However, at the very moment they were about to touch the hem of Xie Xie's clothes—
"Boom!"
A golden figure, like a cannonball, crashed down from the canopy above Xie Xie's head!
That figure didn't use any Spirit Ability, just punched out, and the force of the wind caused the surrounding air to explode with sound!
"Bang!"
The boy charging in the front didn't even have time to react before he was solidly smashed in the chest by that punch.
Without any suspense, his body instantly shattered into specks of light!
"W-what?!"
The remaining two hadn't recovered from this sudden change when a green shadow darted out from the side bushes like a ghost.
That was Wei Xiaofeng!
His Spirit was the Green Shadow Snake, and his speed was astonishing; he also directly took out one person.
And just at this moment, Xie Xie, who had been standing still, moved.
The Light Dragon Dagger in his hand traced a cold, chilling gleam, accurately cutting through the last opponent's defense.
"Sorry."
Watching the three dissolve into specks of light, Xie Xie blew on the dagger in his hand, the smile on his face still as punchable as ever:
"Actually... we were three-on-three too."
At this moment, Wang Dong'er and the other two, who had been hiding in the dark, looked at this scene with somewhat grave expressions.
"So strong..."
Xiao Xiao couldn't help but exclaim.
That golden figure was none other than Tang Wulin.
At this moment, his right hand had completely transformed into a giant golden dragon claw, covered in fine golden scales, looking full of explosive power.
A single punch, and he instantly took out a full-health one-ring Spirit Master?
Isn't this power too terrifying?
"How despicable!"
Xi'er gritted her teeth and cursed in a low voice.
To actually use this kind of bait tactic, it's just too sinister!
"It's a bit despicable, but it's indeed effective."
Wang Dong'er took a deep breath.
"Now, there are only the last six people left in the entire virtual space."
"That is, us and them."
"Donger, what should we do next?" Xi'er asked.
"Should we keep hiding?"
"I'm afraid... we can't hide anymore."
Wang Dong'er looked up at the sky.
She saw the giant golden number "6" suddenly flicker.
Immediately after, the originally open forest scene all around began to shrink toward the center at a visible speed!
The trees in the distance were like being pushed by an invisible giant hand, constantly squeezing toward the center, leaving them with less and less room for activity.
Wang Dong'er immediately realized.
"It seems Teacher Shen doesn't want us to drag out the time; she wants to force us out for a direct confrontation!"
Meanwhile, Xie Xie, who was standing in the middle of the clearing, also noticed this change.
"Hey—friends over there!"
Xie Xie cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted loudly.
"Stop hiding!"
"Come out quickly! Let's have a quick battle and finish early!"
"Tch, this guy is really infuriating!"
Wang Dong'er glared fiercely at Xie Xie in the distance.
Although they hadn't officially fought yet, looking at that guy with his punchable smile, she inexplicably had the urge to rush over and beat him up.
He's clearly a squishy agility-attack system, yet his aggro management is even steadier than a defense-type Spirit Master!
"No choice then, since we can't hide, let's fight!"
Wang Dong'er turned her head and quickly said to Xiao Xiao and Xi'er:
"Although we haven't figured out the specific strength of those two guys yet, we could see from that battle just now that the three of them coordinate very well."
"In a head-on collision, we might not gain any advantage."
"So, we need to use some strategy."
Wang Dong'er lowered her voice and quickly arranged the tactics:
"When we go out later, we will ostensibly target that foul-mouthed guy first!"
"But remember! This is just a feint!"
A glint of cunning flashed in Wang Dong'er's eyes.
"Our real target is the other agility-attack system user!"
"According to my observation, that guy with the Snake Spirit is the weakest of the three."
"As long as we crush this soft persimmon first and make it a three-on-two, our chances of winning will be much higher!"
"Do you understand?"
"Understood!"
Xiao Xiao and Xi'er nodded heavily.
"Good, let's go!"
As soon as she finished speaking, three figures shot out from the bushes simultaneously!
"First Spirit Skill, Wing Blade!"
Wang Dong'er took the lead, the butterfly wings on her back instantly hardening like iron, bringing with them a fierce wind as she went straight for Xie Xie's face!
"First Spirit Skill, Phoenix Cry!"
Xiao Xiao followed closely behind, the sound of the flute wailing, and invisible sound waves instantly enveloped the area where Xie Xie was, attempting to apply slowness to his movements.
Xi'er was not to be outdone, the scythe in her hand dancing into a black whirlwind, sealing off Xie Xie's retreat.
This series of attacks looked aggressive, completely in the posture of wanting to tear Xie Xie to pieces first!
"Holy crap! That's harsh?!"
Watching this overwhelming attack, Xie Xie let out a strange cry, his footwork changing, and his figure retreated rapidly like a ghost.
"Boss! Help me!"
At this very moment!
Wang Dong'er, who was originally charging towards Xie Xie, suddenly shifted her angle in the air!
A cold light flashed in Wang Dong'er's eyes, and her attack instantly changed direction, pointing straight at Wei Xiaofeng, who looked somewhat bewildered.
Just when Wang Dong'er thought she was about to succeed and was about to eliminate Wei Xiaofeng.
"Swish—!"
A thick Blue Silver Grass vine flew in from the side without warning!
The speed of that vine was astonishing, and it was incredibly precise, instantly Binding around Wei Xiaofeng's waist.
Immediately after, a huge pulling force came!
"What?!"
Wang Dong'er's pupils contracted violently.
She saw Wei Xiaofeng instantly being pulled back several meters by that Blue Silver Grass!
Her Wing Blade merely grazed the corner of Wei Xiaofeng's clothes, cutting off a few falling strands of hair, but it completely missed!
And not far away, Tang Wulin was standing there, holding the other end of the Blue Silver Grass, a faint smile on his face, as if he had long seen through their intentions.
"Want to touch my teammate?"
"You'll have to ask the grass in my hand if it agrees."
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A/N:
5 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter
I hope all of you are enjoying this story so far. I would appreciate some Power Stones if you can spare any. Thank you.