Chapter 743: Vast Battlefield

The appearance of Lü Bu and his Red Hare Army left a profound impression on everyone present.

As soon as Lin Qian’s subordinates appeared, the aura they exuded was worlds apart from that of the other subordinates of the Blue Phoenix Clan.

The other members of the Blue Phoenix Clan stood scattered throughout the courtyard, their formation rather casual.

In contrast, Lü Bu and the Red Hare Army stood in perfect formation, exuding a chilling, murderous intent. The almost tangible battle intent swirling in the air stunned everyone.

With just one glance, the other Blue Phoenix Clan members knew that if they were to face these forces in combat, the outcome would be inevitable.

Defeat.

Even standing near them was enough to sap any desire for battle. Especially the leading general, whose casual glance was enough to make their hearts tremble with fear.

“Rumor has it that the Clan Leader’s granddaughter’s husband is the ruler of an empire. Could this be the strength of that empire’s army?” Many of the Blue Phoenix Clan members marveled as they observed Lü Bu and the Red Hare Army, their hearts filled with astonishment.

Some of them even felt fortunate that such a force wasn’t their enemy but rather their ally.

“What do you think? My son-in-law’s subordinates are extraordinary, aren’t they?” On the other side, Lan Feng’er asked her father with a smile.

Lan Yi, too, was astonished as he gazed at Lü Bu and the Red Hare Army, unable to conceal the surprise in his eyes.

Even though the strength of these soldiers’ auras wasn’t overwhelmingly powerful, within the same realm, they were practically an invincible force.

From what Lan Yi knew, among the heirs and leaders of other powers participating in the trial, only a handful could match up to such a force.

“Solid!” Lan Yi thought to himself after witnessing Lin Qian’s forces.

With such a powerful army, there was no doubt that they would succeed in the upcoming trial.

However, what worried Lan Yi was that Lin Qian’s subordinates were so formidable that they would naturally attract the attention of others.

The tree that stands out in the forest will be blown down by the wind.

What Lan Yi feared most was that Lin Qian might become the target of powerful enemies working together to eliminate him.

After all, the ranking rewards for the trial were extremely generous. Some of the most powerful factions had long made secret alliances.

In the early stages of the trial, these alliances would focus on eliminating any competitors who posed a threat to their rankings. Once they had dealt with the most dangerous opponents, they would turn on each other to determine the final rankings.

In this way, the trial’s rewards had long been secured for them.

This sort of collusion had been a long-standing issue in the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy trials, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to break into the top ranks.

The Blue Phoenix Clan, on its own, couldn’t contend with these powerful alliances and had always aimed to at least ensure entry into the Academy, keeping things relatively peaceful.

But this time was different. Lin Qian’s forces were far too formidable. Even a cursory glance made it clear that his army’s combat strength was exceptional.

Without a doubt, they would become a target for those who had formed secret alliances.

Lan Yi approached Lin Qian and carefully explained the situation to him, advising him to be cautious and suggesting that he lay low during the early stages of the trial.

After listening to Lan Yi’s explanation, Lin Qian’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. Such actions were essentially rigging the trial’s rewards. Did the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy not know about this, or did they simply choose not to stop it?

Lin Qian’s confusion made Lan Yi chuckle and shake his head. “Once you enter the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy, you’ll understand. The Academy doesn’t punish such behavior; rather, they encourage it.”

“The Academy’s philosophy is that if others can form alliances to secure the rankings, why can’t you form your own alliances to topple them and claim the rewards for yourself?”

Hearing Lan Yi’s explanation, Lin Qian smiled and looked out into the distance, where the hazy silhouette of the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy’s inner continent lay. “Hearing that, I’m even more intrigued by this Academy.”

“As for lying low, the Hua Xia Empire doesn’t flaunt its strength without reason, but we certainly won’t hide it due to fear of difficulty. If they dare, let them come. Even if they all come at us together, it’s not certain that we’ll be the ones to lose.”

Lin Qian’s words brimmed with confidence, and Lan Yi found himself instinctively believing that Lin Qian could indeed emerge victorious even against a combined attack.

After observing Lin Qian for a long moment, Lan Yi realized that Lin Qian had no intention of following his advice to keep a low profile. Instead, he would act according to his own style.

Seeing this, Lan Yi decided not to say any more. After all, this was Lin Qian’s decision, and he had no right to interfere.

Still, Lan Yi was deeply curious to see just how far Lin Qian could go in this trial. “With such a powerful force, he should be able to place in the top twenty.”

Despite Lin Qian’s formidable army, the trial would undoubtedly be chaotic, and anything could happen.

There was even a chance, though slim, that Lin Qian could be eliminated.

“Be cautious. You must support one another,” Lan Yi said after a moment of reflection, addressing the group. “I’ll be here, waiting for your good news.”

“Don’t worry, Clan Leader. We won’t let you down.”

“That’s right! The Blue Phoenix Clan isn’t one to be trifled with!”

The members of the Blue Phoenix Clan, ready for the trial, waved and shouted with confidence, reassuring their Clan Leader not to worry too much about them.

With that, they all soared into the sky, heading toward the trial grounds.

“Let’s go!” Lin Qian said to Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin.

With that, they too shot into the sky, heading toward the distant trial grounds.

Lü Bu urged his Red Hare forward, galloping through the air, followed by the Red Hare Army, their crimson horses thundering through the sky like a torrent of fire.

The location of the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy’s trial was a vast battlefield located far from Trial City.

It didn’t take long for Lin Qian to spot the destination.

Not because they were particularly fast, but because the trial grounds were so vast—over ten times larger than the continents of the Soul Martial Star. The array screen that covered the battlefield was visible even from a great distance.

Gazing at the expansive battlefield ahead, Lin Qian’s eyes narrowed slightly. He knew that this was where the coming battles would unfold—this was the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy’s unique trial.

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