165: Hals is back

Injured?

Did they encounter other Alien Civilizations or stray ferocious beasts?

This was Chen Du's first thought when he saw the state of the four of them.

If Chen Du remembered correctly, Xuan Yuan Tai Shan's Mystic Treasure ability was Snake Scale Armor.

It was an ability where defense outweighed offense.

In terms of defense alone, he should have been the strongest among the four, yet he was the most severely injured.

Pang Tian Ce frowned slightly upon seeing this.

However, seeing all four return safely, his slightly furrowed brow quickly relaxed.

With current technology, as long as there was still a breath left.

Excluding those whose Life Spans had reached their end, most could be saved.

"What happened?"

After the five landed, Pang Tian Ce stepped forward, asking with concern.

"They encountered a Rhinoceros Tiger with a Life Strength of Rank 15."

Xia, who was standing beside them, spoke.

"That was truly dangerous. It's a good thing you arrived in time."

Pang Tian Ce looked at the four with concern and replied.

"No, by the time I arrived, that Rhinoceros Tiger had already been killed by their combined efforts."

"Oh?"

Pang Tian Ce looked at the four in surprise upon hearing this.

These were just new students who had recently started school, although all of them had A-Rank contracts.

But at this stage, A-Rank was only potential, not actual strength.

The four of them, working together, managed to kill a Rhinoceros Tiger with a Life Strength of Rank 15?

One must know that Rank 15 was considered an Advanced Martial Artist.

Although the strength of these wild beasts was not as good as High Martial Civilization at the same Rank.

The difference wouldn't be too great, and some Prodigy beasts had terrifyingly strong Martial Skills.

They were not inferior to these Prodigies in a 1v1 fight.

The gap in Life Strength would only grow larger with each subsequent Rank.

Although it was a 4-on-1 fight, being able to kill enemies of a higher Rank at the Martial Artist level was enough to prove their extraordinary abilities.

Chen Du was also very surprised to hear this, not expecting the four of them to be able to kill a Rank 15 Rhinoceros Tiger together.

However, a moment's thought made him understand. These were students who had signed A-Rank contracts after all.

Among the 60 million examinees, they were in the top dozen. How could they not be powerful?

"Very good."

Pang Tian Ce looked at the four and smiled.

As the Vice-Principal of Qilin Martial Arts University, he naturally hoped that the students of his university would be as strong as possible.

These were the future of High Martial Civilization; the stronger they were, the stronger High Martial Civilization would become.

The more formidable these young people were, the happier he was.

Then, he walked a few steps to Xuan Yuan Tai Shan, who was the most severely injured.

"Are you alright, child?"

Although Xuan Yuan Tai Shan had lost an arm, his expression was somewhat excited.

He was probably in an exceptionally good mood because they had collectively killed a Rank 15 Rhinoceros Tiger.

It was like a fisherman catching a big fish.

The biggest fear was not that the fish got away, but that others wouldn't know!

"I'm fine, Principal Pang. My current state is better than having two more arms!"

Pang Tian Ce looked at Xuan Yuan Tai Shan's vibrant eyes, knowing he wasn't putting on a brave face, and said loudly:

"Well said!"

"A man of High Martial Civilization should have such an Aura!"

"For injuries of this degree, just leave it to the school doctors of our Qilin Martial Arts University."

"Forget an arm, even if your 'thing' broke off, we could grow it back perfectly for you!"

"Cough, cough…"

Xuan Yuan Tai Shan didn't expect Pang Tian Ce to be so bold, and for a moment, he didn't know how to respond, only using a cough to cover his embarrassment.

Han Yanji, the only girl present, seemed unfazed by this, just standing quietly.

"Everyone's here, let's go back, teacher."

Xia, who was sparing with words, spoke again.

Chen Du also looked at him at this moment, muttering in his heart.

This person named Xia had a poker face throughout.

He showed no signs of happiness or unhappiness, like an NPC.

Pang Tian Ce nodded, then his gaze swept over Chen Du:

"Thanks to You Zhong, Chen Du is safe and sound."

"Although he sacrificed himself, we cannot be complacent because of this. The road ahead is still very long!"

Chen Du knew that Pang Tian Ce was "unifying the answer," but it wasn't entirely made up.

In a sense, You Zhong did save him from Hals.

Hmm?

Wait a minute!

At this moment, Chen Du, because of Pang Tian Ce's sentence:

"Thanks to You Zhong, Chen Du is safe and sound."

Suddenly thought of a detail he had missed.

From the previous conversation, You Zhong and Hals were probably of similar Rank, both around Rank 23.

If that was the case, how could Hals have moved beneath him before You Zhong discovered him?

If You Zhong knew from the beginning…

Then his initial attack was to force the opponent out, wasn't it?!

Now that he thought about it carefully, with You Zhong in the state of igniting his Life Ignition Cord.

If he really wanted to kill himself, wouldn't it have been as easy as turning over his hand?

At that time, he wouldn't even have been able to move!

If this was the answer, then You Zhong must have bet from the start that High Martial Civilization would win!

However, the success rate of this plan didn't seem as stable as he had previously inferred.

But his survival until now seemed to be the best explanation!

Suddenly.

Chen Du's eyes involuntarily narrowed, as if a thread passed through his mental storm.

So that's how it is.

So, killing Hals was a pledge of allegiance, representing that he was still a person of High Martial Civilization.

And igniting his Life Ignition Cord was atonement for past mistakes!

Indirectly causing the death of those Prodigies was a capital crime; he couldn't have lived for any reason.

Damn it!

Principal Pang even said that I was the only student who knew the truth!

Now it seems I was also part of the game!

"Chen Du, are you not injured?"

"Please don't blame us for turning and running at that time. When you were caught by a Sky Soaring Warrior, we were completely helpless."

"Given the situation at the time, survival was the top priority."

Kou Mi's words interrupted Chen Du's thoughts. He was a native of the First Ecological Zone.

Chen Du remembered that his Mystic Treasure ability was "Wolf Transformation," a very practical ability.

"What are you thinking? This is all part of the required curriculum. If it were me, I'd run faster than all of you!"

Chen Du said jokingly.

The four of them also chuckled, "Haha."

Suddenly.

Buzz!

Just as Chen Du was about to say something more, an extremely powerful fluctuation suddenly came from directly behind him.

A blue vertical crack appeared out of thin air, then quickly spread open to both sides, forming a blue portal.

"Alright, let's go home."

Pang Tian Ce walked a few steps to the door, turned around, and said to everyone, then stepped into the door.

His eyes glowed like charging stars.

"Come in together."

Xia finished speaking and followed Pang Tian Ce inside.

Was that Mental Energy just now?!

Chen Du had the highest Mental Energy among the five new students, and his perception of it was particularly keen.

But even so, he didn't react immediately.

Because this Mental Energy was simply too strong!

So strong that it somewhat exceeded his understanding.

If he had to put it into words, Chen Du felt that this Mental Energy could even directly destroy things in a physical sense!

The five looked at each other and entered one after another.

With just one step, the surrounding environment changed dramatically.

From the wasteland, they were directly back in the city.

The five looked around and found themselves back at their starting point.

Border City No. 4!

Chen Du realized at this moment why Pang Tian Ce and Xia had appeared so suddenly; it turned out they had such a Unique skill!

......

Underground Palace.

Six holographic projections sat around a large circular table.

"Hmph, Hals, that idiot, actually tried to cut us out and secretly went to feast alone."

"Now look, he's been cut in half!"

"Hals's behavior was indeed problematic, but that High Martial Civilization Sky Soaring Warrior was also incredibly absurd."

Number 7 took over from Number 4 and continued:

"From the images transmitted back by the Little Flying Bug in Hals's lower half."

"That High Martial Civilization Sky Soaring Warrior directly ignited his Life Ignition Cord upon meeting him!"

"Thus, if Hals couldn't escape, he was dead."

"Perhaps there was some past grudge, after all, our Sand Dune Civilization doesn't have a good reputation, and Hals was one of the foremost among them."

Number 5 interjected, then continued:

"Hals was Number 1, and our seven arbiters' numbers cannot change, so let's add another one. Do you have any good candidates to recommend?"

Just then, Number 3 suddenly spoke:

"Wait!"

"What? Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Number 5 said casually.

"No…"

Number 3's holographic projection suddenly looked up and said in disbelief:

"Hals is back!"

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