The blend of two different types of handsomeness, that of a boy and that of a man, radiated with a carefree and fearless spirit.
They faced adversity head-on, brimming with positivity, inspiring those in front of their screens to be equally passionate.
[“Let’s do it! Let’s do it!”]
[“Damn, I’m so pumped! I want to wield a weapon and take down that lustful beast too!”]
[“So cool, so cool, so cool! Mom, I’ve officially joined the Dream Team. This team is amazing! Honestly, how many people would instinctively run away instead of tackling the source of danger in such a situation?”]
[“Most people would subconsciously flee from danger, I guess. It can’t be denied that the Chengyang Military Academy has a high status in the Empire for a reason. I don’t know if they’ll succeed, but I know that the person who made this decision is definitely not an ordinary individual.”]
[“They didn’t even bring other teams along for this dangerous task; they’re venturing out on their own.”]
Of course, the Star Network was never lacking in discordant voices.
[“Take down the female beast? Saying they want to take down the female beast surrounded by so many male Swordshell Beasts? Forgive my bluntness, but isn’t that exaggerating a bit too much?”]
[“…Are these students really from the Chengyang Military Academy? Regardless of whether they manage to take down the female beast, what if the rampaging Swordshell Beasts injure other students? Is the organizer responsible, or are they? In the end, the one who will get blamed and pay for it is the organizer. Poor organizers.”]
[“To put it plainly, they’re just selfish. They don’t want to withdraw from the competition, so they’re forced to face it head-on, completely disregarding the lives of other students.”]
…
[“I find it strange. Even if we don’t consider whether they discovered the female beast’s mating behavior, let’s say they really did use a distress signal. Do you all believe that the organizers’ emergency measures can handle everything perfectly?”]
[“Don’t take others’ goodwill for granted. Even if the organizers can react in time, killing the female beast quickly is the best method. Waiting for the organizers could lead to more male Swordshell Beasts arriving here. Who among you can be sure?”]
[“There’s always this group of people on the Star Network who think they’re above everyone else. If the Dream Team had chosen not to risk their lives but to use a distress signal and wait for the organizers to rescue them, there would still be a group of people questioning if they were truly students from the Chengyang Military Academy. Couldn’t they have tried something? They always find a way to argue against any approach.”]
[“Poor Dream Team. They discovered the Swordshell Beasts’ mating behavior, risked their own safety to eliminate the source of danger, and now they’re being criticized as selfish by those on the Star Network who only know how to talk.”]
The growing influence of the Star Network attracted people who initially had no interest in this competition. As the excitement increased, students from the Chengyang Military Academy also became aware of the Daylight Meteors’ situation.
After receiving notifications from the students, Ma Na directly called the students under his charge to the assembly hall.
When hundreds of students entered the hall, two massive screens were already displaying the scene of Li ZouXing’s team advancing through the jungle on one screen, and on the other screen, there were malicious comments from the livestream viewers directed at the Dream Team.
“They are bringing glory to the Chengyang Military Academy. The Chengyang Military Academy should be their support.”
Ma Na said calmly, “Are you willing to be their support right now?”
In the footage, dangers lurked in the jungle, and giant Swordshell Beasts leaped by them from time to time. However, as they continued towards their goal, there were smiles on their faces, and their eyes shone.
This was a manifestation of their unwavering determination. They were not afraid of any danger because they had confidence in their own abilities and their comrades.
Every student sitting in the assembly hall responded loudly, “We believe in them!”
“Go, Dream Team! Beat those Swordshell Beasts and show those online people! Bring glory to us!”
“We’ve got our school’s people to protect. Brothers, pick up your LightBrains and fire back!”
“Wait, just us isn’t enough. I’ll send a message to my friends to join us here.”
“I’ve already called some people from the dormitory, and told them to come and support our team!”
“Count me in…”
Students continued to hurriedly arrive at the assembly hall. A hall that could only be filled with a special notice was slowly but surely filling up with students.
Ma Na’s eyes were slightly moist, and he discreetly wiped the corners of his eyes. He felt particularly gratified.
Meanwhile, Li ZouXing and his team from the Daylight Meteors were getting close to their destination. Due to their unique circumstances, several cameras from different angles surrounded them, providing a comprehensive live broadcast. As they approached the female beast in heat, their steps became increasingly cautious.
The arguments on the Star Network involuntarily ceased. People watching the live broadcast were so nervous that their hearts raced beyond normal limits. They could see it: whether or not this region would be overrun by Swordshell Beasts depended entirely on the Dream Team at this moment.
Come on.
They stared at the screen intently.
“We must succeed!”
Gu WenCheng’s mental power spread the widest, and he walked at the forefront. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks, prompting those behind him to crouch down.
Several people concentrated their gaze ahead.
The massive female beast was restlessly roaring, surrounded by dozens of male Swordshell Beasts. These Swordshell Beasts were constantly attempting to move forward but were immediately deterred by the female beast’s roars.
Several people had serious expressions, and those with LightBrains in front of them were already feeling uneasy.
Dealing with just one or two Swordshell Beasts wouldn’t be too difficult for them, but even Gu WenCheng and Li ZouXing’s first instinct upon encountering a group of Swordshell Beasts was to hide.
The name “Swordshell Beasts” was indicative of their characteristics—hard shells that many weapons couldn’t penetrate.
Killing them by penetrating their shells with mental power took time, and during that time, other Swordshell Beasts could easily kill them.
They surrounded themselves with a layer of mental protection and discussed how to separate the female beast from its followers.
“The female beast is twice the size of the male Swordshell Beasts,” Gu WenCheng squinted, estimating the size. “Do any of you have any good ideas?”
Directly charging in would lead to certain death. The time it took for mental power to penetrate their hard shells was too slow. They might not have caused any harm to the female beast by the time the surrounding Swordshell Beasts went into a frenzy and stabbed them through.
After a moment of contemplation, Li ZouXing said, “Is there a recording of a particularly tall, handsome, and commanding male Swordshell Beast with a deep, powerful, and manly roar on the Star Network?”
What a peculiar description.
“Tall and handsome? How can you tell it’s handsome with that ferocious beastly face?!”
But they understood Li ZouXing’s meaning and immediately changed their approach. “We can lure the female beast away; its speed is much greater than the males. We can kill it before the male Swordshell Beasts arrive.”
The team got busy. Those who needed to find the source of the sound did so, and those who needed to calculate the timing did just that.
Gu WenCheng closed his eyes in contemplation. “Lure the female beast to this area.”
With his palm facing up, his mental power rose into the air, transforming precisely into the nearby terrain, even down to the leaves swaying on each tree.
This move astonished the people on the Star Network and the students from the Chengyang Military Academy who were cheering for them.
Are they really this skilled?
[Is this the level of demand for students at Chengyang Military Academy now?!]
[…You’re thinking too much. Not even all military personnel can pull off a move like that.]
Gu WenCheng pointed to an open area. “This spot is the most suitable for killing it.”
The surrounding environment could effectively block the footsteps of the male Swordshell Beasts chasing them.
Several people nodded. Li ZouXing reached out and gently stroked the mental power mimicking the swaying tree leaves. The mental power joyfully rubbed against his fingertips, holding onto his finger as if asking for more caresses.
Gu WenCheng smiled and gave him a sidelong glance. “Stop playing around.”
“That’s really cute…” Ling Nian blushed again, unable to tear his gaze away from the mental power.
“Cough,” Gu WenCheng dispersed the psychic power and said earnestly, “Did you find suitable sound sources?”
Ling Nian switched to a serious expression in a second and nodded, “I found 18 of them.”
Fortunately, that was quite a number, so they could breathe a sigh of relief for now.
“Let’s hope there’s a roar in there that it likes,” Li ZouXing said. “Honestly, it’s a bit embarrassing. It’s been single for 20 years, and now it’s counting on this one opportunity. Who would have thought it would coincide with our competition?”
The group had to stifle their laughter. Ji Yu quickly distanced himself, saying, “This has absolutely nothing to do with me. It’s all because of the teacher’s ‘flag.'”
[Flag?]
[What does that mean?]
[You’re all discussing what it means, but you don’t know that I just screamed for a whole ten seconds.]
[I don’t understand you guys. What’s there to scream about? Are you screaming at the sound of the tall and handsome yet deep and imposing Swordshell Beast roaring?]
Chuckles.
[You don’t understand, just like I don’t know why I screamed.]
After finalizing their plan, they headed to the location where they were prepared to kill the female beast and played the first sound source.
The sound of breathing was transmitted through the machinery into the live broadcast, and everyone fell silent.
The rustling of leaves filled the air, and in the distance, the roar of the giant beast continued unabated.
After playing the sound for one minute, Ling Nian didn’t hesitate to switch to the next sound source, immediately starting its playback.
This continuous cycle of tension, disappointment, and then a renewed sense of tension left the viewers in front of their screens feeling exhausted. Their hearts were constantly on edge, and after so many iterations, it was becoming increasingly uncomfortable.
Upon noticing that the female beast showed no response, Ling Nian swiftly switched to the next sound source.
Li ZouXing whispered, “The 13th attempt.”
The sound source played, and the roar of the Swordshell Beast rang out loudly. After roaring three times, the distant female beast suddenly joined in, echoing the roars from the sound source.
Everyone’s spirits were lifted—success!
The massive beast suddenly sprinted forward, causing the ground to tremble slightly as the sand beneath its feet was disturbed. Ji Yu and Xi Nan conjured up a sturdy mental power rope, which turned into a trap in the direction of the approaching female beast.
Trees were brought down by the female beast as its roars drew nearer. Ling Nian stood fearlessly in place, the light brain in his hand still playing the lure that had attracted the female beast.
Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng had already used their mental powers to stand on high trees, watching the approaching female beast.
3, 2, 1—
The female beast was tripped by the ropes, falling heavily to the ground like a small mountain.
The ferocious and high-pitched roar filled the air as the female beast’s crimson eyes locked onto Ling Nian, with foul-smelling saliva dripping from its sharp teeth.
Li ZouXing and Gu WenCheng simultaneously leaped down from the tree, landing on the female beast’s head. They raised their hands high, forming a menacing mental power longsword between them, and thrust it straight into the female beast’s head!
The comments on the online platform were drowned out by exclamations of awe and excitement.
Awesome! That’s pure awesomeness!
Their blood was fully ignited!
