Chapter 31-Battle

Chapter 31-Battle

The other students didn't expect him to betray them and had wanted him to lead in finding the remaining students.

"You are shameless Harley? If the professors knew about it, your family would be doomed."

A student roared with anger and betraying their companions is the most hated thing to do in the cultivation world.

"Heh, sometimes, you need to yield to be alive."

Harley sneered at the guy, and he continued to walk behind the man who captured him.

Realizing they were no match for the assailants, the students didn't resist, and their powers were sealed by the attackers.

"Boss, there are some beauties here. Why don't we play a little bit?" one of the black-robed men suggested, but the leader punched him in the head and retorted, "They are important sacrifices. If something goes wrong because you tainted them, we will all die."

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The air was heavy with exhaustion as Cris, Danica, Lilia, and the others rested after a tough battle with monstrous creatures.

Sweat dripped from their brows, and their muscles ached from the strain of victory.

"Haha, that was great. I didn't think I could punch a 3-star monster into a blood mist,"

Cris said, thrilled with his new strength.

He had awakened a godly physique, as their teacher had hinted, though no one else knew about it.

"We need to rest and regain our energy,"

Danica said, and everyone agreed.

As they caught their breath, they were shocked to see Harley stumbling toward them, bruised and disfigured.

"Harley?"

Lilia asked, surprised to see him in such a state. If it weren't for his uniform, they might not have recognized him.

"Haha, did you get stung by a swarm of bees?"

Cris joked when he saw Harley's face.

Harley's face filled with anger, but he sneered, knowing they would soon share his fate.

Gasps of surprise echoed through the group as they noticed the shadowy figures behind Harley.

Ten black-robed men stood there, exuding lethal proficiency. Each had the power of a 5-star assassin.

Harley's voice trembled. "I... I led them here, and they said they'd let me go after I showed them your location."

"What?"

Shock and anger rippled through the group, mixed with a sense of betrayal.

They hadn't expected black-robed attackers to capture students, and it seemed Harley's camp had already fallen.

Lilia, the group's natural leader, stepped forward.

"Who are you? What do you want?" she asked, nervous but determined.

"Let's just fight them," Cris said, steady despite the turmoil. He got ready to face the attackers.

"I'll fucking kill you later Harley."

Danica, with her fiery red hair framing her determined face, nodded.

"I think they're here to capture us. Even though they're strong, my father gave me some trump cards after the cave incident."

Lilia, the group's strategist, quickly formulated a plan.

"Let's fight. I also have a trump card. We can stall for time until help arrives."

The leader of the black-robed men sneered and kicked Harley aside.

"Hehe, a bunch of kids who don't understand the gravity of the situation."

"Capture them," he ordered his nine subordinates, who immediately moved to obey.

Lilia shouted, "Get ready to fight!"

The nine attackers split into three groups...

The surroundings fell silent as the group prepared to face their enemies.

Amidst the tension, Danica reached into her bag and took out a small velvet pouch.

Inside was a shimmering orb with an ethereal blue light—the "Ice Domain" spell her father, a 9-star mage, had given her for emergencies.

The group split into three, and Danica led three students against three assassins.

Danica held the orb, feeling its coolness. Memories of her father, a master of elemental magic, filled her mind.

He had created this powerful treasure to protect her.

With a deep breath, she focused on the orb and whispered the incantation.

The air grew cold, and a frosty breeze stirred the leaves.

Sensing the threat, the assassins stopped playing around.

The orb glowed brightly, and crystalline patterns appeared on its surface.

Danica extended her arm and released the spell, telling her teammates to move away.

"Take this!" she exclaimed.

A blizzard of ice and snow erupted, enveloping the assailants.

The black-robed figures faltered, their movements slowed by the encroaching frost.

The environment transformed as sheets of ice spread across the ground.

Frosty tendrils snaked around the assassins' limbs, immobilizing them.

"Ahh, what is this?" the assassins exclaimed, feeling their internal organs freeze and their movements slow.

Danica, unaffected by the cold, felt invincible within the Ice Domain.

She had only five minutes to defeat them.

The once-confident assailants grew weaker as the Ice Domain spell penetrated their bodies.

Fear flickered in their eyes as the chill settled deep within their bones.

They struggled in vain against the icy grip.

Emboldened by her father's magic, Danica stood tall amidst the frozen battleground, her eyes shining with determination.

After three minutes, the cold completely overwhelmed the assassins, turning them into ice statues.

The other students, shocked and grateful, rushed to Danica to express their thanks and praise for defeating the assassins.

"I will help Cris and Lilia. Find a hiding spot," Danica instructed.

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Lilia stood at the center of the forest, her heart pounding in her chest.

Surrounding her were three formidable assassins, their strength surpassing her own.

The memories of her previous defeat in the treacherous cave still haunted her, leaving her feeling hopeless and crushed.

She had believed her powers were sufficient, only to be swiftly and easily defeated.

But this time was different. Lilia had trained relentlessly since that fateful day, pushing herself to her limits and beyond.

Her determination burned brighter than ever before, fueled by her desire to rise above her past failures.

Her father, recognizing her unwavering commitment, had presented her with a special treasure to aid her in case of emergency.

The Phoenix Armor, a legendary artifact, now adorned Lilia's body.

Its gleaming metallic surface seemed to radiate with otherworldly energy.

As she donned the armor, a surge of power coursed through her veins.

The Phoenix Armor was no ordinary protection.

It possessed the ability to withstand attacks of a seven-star level, far surpassing any defense Lilia had previously known.

Its self-regeneration effect ensured that even the most devastating blows would be swiftly healed, allowing her to endure some damage.

Moreover, the armor possessed the remarkable capability to amplify her powers threefold, enabling her to wield flames of unprecedented intensity.

With her newfound strength and the Phoenix Armor's power coursing through her, Lilia took a deep breath and focused her gaze on the three assassins before her.

'You all will pay for this.'

The assassins' expressions were filled with arrogance and superiority, underestimating the young woman standing before them.

Flames flickered to life in Lilia's palms, dancing with an intensity matching the fire in her spirit.

As she unleashed a torrent of searing flames toward her opponents, the courtyard erupted into a blaze of heat and light.

The assassins, caught off guard by the sheer ferocity of her attack, scrambled to evade the engulfing inferno.

But Lilia was relentless.

The Phoenix Armor enhanced her powers, intensifying the heat and expanding the range of her fiery assault.

The assassins, now realizing their miscalculation, struggled to counter her onslaught.

Each strike, each wave of fire, was met with swift retaliation.

The assassins, skilled in their craft, utilized their superior strength and agility to launch counterattacks.

Boom!

"Take this."

Lilia continued to bombard the assassins and her speed reached a level that surpassed her current level.

"No, we miscalculated, she is a monster."

The assassins were shocked and worried realizing she was not simple. They thought that she was just a brat.

With every passing moment, Lilia's confidence grew.

Her flames roared higher, blazing with an unmatched fervor. She deftly evaded their attacks, her movements a symphony of grace and determination.

As the battle raged on, the forest transformed into a battleground of fire and fury.

Lilia's relentless assault, empowered by the Phoenix Armor, left the assassins reeling.

The balance of strength had shifted, and it was now Lilia who held the upper hand.