Chapter 746: The Fastest Record

"Even though this human, Lin Qian, is entering the trial using a spot provided by the Xingkong Lan Feng clan, which shows a close relationship, even with their combined strength, it will be extremely difficult to break through the Dominator Alliance," the middle-aged man said, his eyes scanning the images of those powerful alliances occupying the top spots in the trial.

"Before this Lin Qian showed up, one of the factions in that alliance held the record for the best trial performance. They are not to be underestimated," he continued.

"And back then, the record was set without the strange methods that this young man named Lin Qian possesses."

As the overseers of the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy’s trial, it was easy for them to look up the names and backgrounds of the participants, including Lin Qian.

The old man chuckled after hearing the middle-aged man's words. "It seems you have a lot of confidence in this Dominator Alliance."

"Indeed," the middle-aged man nodded. "Although Lin Qian shows incredible potential and could be our greatest hope for the future, the factions in the Dominator Alliance are deeply rooted in power. Defeating them in this trial will be nearly impossible. Lin Qian seems to be fighting alone, and the alliances the Xingkong Lan Feng clan has formed aren't with particularly strong forces."

"To say they are alliances is generous; it would be more accurate to say these weaker forces are simply clinging to the Xingkong Lan Feng for protection. The help they can provide is limited."

He continued, "And both Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin clearly have followers provided by Lin Qian himself. Based on our intelligence, Lin Qian leads his own empire, the Huaxia Empire, and claims the title of Emperor."

"In other words, Lin Qian's strength is entirely dependent on his Huaxia Empire and the Xingkong Lan Feng clan, whereas the Dominator Alliance is a coalition of the top ten most powerful forces in the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy."

"Breaking through their defenses will be next to impossible."

The middle-aged man's analysis was meticulous and well-reasoned, and the others present nodded in agreement, finding his argument convincing.

Indeed, Lin Qian lacked the deep-rooted resources that the Dominator Alliance possessed.

The Dominator Alliance had ruled over the trials of the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy for years.

At least in this trial, Lin Qian and his forces could not compare to them.

"But in my opinion," the old man suddenly said with a light laugh, "there's always a chance for a miracle."

"Let’s wait and see," the middle-aged man responded as he watched the screen. "If a miracle happens, that would be a welcome surprise."

Inside the trial grounds, after gathering his forces, Lü Bu knelt before Lin Qian. "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Lin Qian surveyed the surroundings for a moment before pondering. "First, to pass this trial, we need to survive here for three years without being eliminated."

"At the same time, we need to collect enough marks to rank in the top hundred thousand."

"Even if we survive for three years but our mark count is below the hundred thousand threshold, we’ll still be eliminated."

"This rule ensures that we can't just hide and wait for three years. If we want to secure a spot in the Sea Spiral Sacred Academy, we must fight and take others' marks."

Lin Qian paused and then said with a sharp gaze, "Our goal is clear—battle!"

"Qian’er, you have the ability to bring us all together so quickly. I doubt many others can do the same, so their forces must still be scattered," Ye Nanxin analyzed, glancing around with some excitement.

Ye Xin nodded in agreement with her father, "No matter how strong the others are, for now, our strength is definitely the greatest."

Lin Qian agreed and casually looked in a particular direction. "Indeed. Right now, we can sweep through this trial ground. We must take advantage of this time and secure as many results as possible. A good start is half the battle."

Knowing their current strength, Lin Qian turned to Lü Bu and gave a command. "Hide your presence and follow closely behind me. Wait for my signal, and when I give it, strike swiftly and decisively. Understood?"

Lü Bu bowed respectfully. "Yes, Your Majesty."

After receiving his orders, Lü Bu stood up and curiously asked, "Your Majesty, with our forces so strong, why bother hiding? We could charge through without fear."

"True, but if others see that we've already gathered our forces, they'll turn and run the moment they spot us. It would waste time, and we might not be able to catch them."

"The upcoming battles require precision. We must strike with overwhelming force the moment we engage, leaving no survivors. If word of our strength spreads, others will prepare against us, which would not be to our advantage."

Upon hearing this explanation, Lü Bu immediately understood. "My apologies, Your Majesty. I overlooked that."

Lin Qian smiled understandingly. Lü Bu and his men were based on memories from a game world. In the previous game, most battles involved direct confrontations, and there was rarely any notion of fleeing. The combat mechanics didn’t allow for such behavior.

As a result, Lü Bu's thinking had a blind spot when it came to stealth tactics.

The operation began. Lin Qian, Ye Xin, and Ye Nanxin led the way, flying low toward their destination.

Behind them, Lü Bu swung his makeshift Fangtian Halberd, conjuring a crimson wind that enveloped himself and the Red Hare cavalry, causing their figures to gradually fade until they were nearly invisible.

Only faint traces of red and slight disturbances on the ground or branches hinted at their presence as they moved with utmost caution.

As they traveled, a sudden movement in the grass caught their attention. A black-scaled armored python slithered toward them, hissing with its blood-red tongue.

The trio reacted immediately. Ye Nanxin struck first, his body igniting with scorching flames. The red fire coalesced into a fiery tiger that roared toward the python, opening its maw and swallowing the beast whole.

In an instant, the aroma of roasted meat filled the air as the Qi Refining Realm stage-one soul beast was incinerated on the spot.

"Father-in-law, your strength has grown even more impressive," Lin Qian praised with a smile. "Remarkable!"

Ye Nanxin, retracting his soul energy, looked slightly embarrassed. "Qian’er, stop teasing me. This is nothing worth mentioning."

Meanwhile, Lin Qian subtly glanced toward a certain direction. A slight tremor in the leaves of a nearby tree had caught his sharp senses.

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