Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

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Especially Mayumi's current condition.

She already possessed a "nuclear deterrent" level of beauty, and now she wore a genuine smile, coupled with obvious submission and adoration—truly—

Irresistible!

Zuo Chang was stunned for a moment, somewhat overwhelmed, and even considered looking away.

He couldn't help but smile and said, "Fortunately, I didn't encounter any major setbacks... What's the situation on your end? Has the Sword of the Hero been secured?"

Mayumi pointed to the deer behind her: "The Demon of War says that the Sword of the Hero should be in the town you have just set foot in."

In town?

Is this deer the demon of war?

Perhaps sensing Zuo Chang's doubts, the demon's voice echoed in Zuo Chang's mind: "I've used too much magic. By possessing a living being, I can absorb its life force to accelerate my magic recovery. If you don't like my current state, I can also possess you or one of your subordinates. I'll control the intensity to avoid being fatal, and the recovery will be faster."

"No, let's leave it at that for now. The deer is nice, the deer is cute."

Terrifying!

Lifesteal restores mana, right?

After a brief exchange, Zuo Chang explained the current situation to Zhen Gong and the others. He also learned that the hidden mission was not exclusive to him and Lizhi, but was shared by the entire team.

The primary objective at present is undoubtedly to kill the imperial prince.

only……

Mayumi frowned slightly and asked, "Father, what should we do? Putting aside the members of the Gold Rush Knights, if those seven high-level exorcist squads are all at full strength, then we will have to face at least thirty-five top-tier seventh-realm adventurers!"

As she spoke, she turned to look at the others.

The meaning of "true yumi" is quite clear:

With only four people present, how can they deal with at least eight times more adventurers of the same level?

It's very blue.

Chapter 229 This slash came from the future

Mayumi's concerns were not without merit.

From a God's-eye view, the difference in strength between the two sides is enormous. This is mainly due to the difference in numbers.

Zuo Chang is the number one person in the Seven Realms, and his strength is impeccable, irrefutable, and beyond question.

However, the opposing team has too many people. After all, the battle for the Grand Prix is a high-level competition. If they unite, they will still be unable to avoid the defeat they are destined to suffer.

The issue is--

Can those people unite?

Zuo Chang looked at the others and asked, "Does anyone know anything about the battle for the top spot? Someone who knows the ropes."

There is no expert here.

Mayumi and the other two pretended to listen attentively, and none of them spoke.

Finally, Lychee said, "We'll meet force with force and water with earth! Miss Lychee believes that as long as we proceed steadily and cautiously, we will surely achieve victory in the end!"

Zuo Chang looked at her: "So you mean you haven't looked into it?"

Lychee nodded firmly: "Miss Lychee didn't say that, but you can think of it that way."

Ok.

Zuo Chang pointed to the entrance of Blood Mist Ridge and said, "We just received intelligence that the Gold Rush Knights have already set off. All participants who did not qualify for the 'Advanced Exorcist Squad' have now been eliminated, and the battle for the Grand Prix has entered its final sprint."

Zuo Chang's team was not eliminated for only one reason—

They triggered a hidden quest.

"There is only one team that can win the championship battle, and that is the first team to 'take down the flag'."

Zuo Changping moved his arm, pointing his finger towards Blood Mist Town.

To be precise, it refers to the indigo flag hanging on the tallest building in Bloodmist Town, the headquarters of "Glory Evolution".

He looked at the others and asked, "If you were one of those seven teams, what would you do?"

He clarified the matter in just a few words!

Mayumi and the others were initially a bit confused; they didn't know how to fight an enemy several times their size, but now...

We can take them down one by one!

The remaining seven teams are not allies, but rivals.

There can only be one winner, and they will not follow the orders of the gold miners; they will certainly take action on their own.

"Having come this far, are we really going to just hand over victory to them?"

impossible!

Zuo Chang said with a smile, "Normally, the final mission will be issued around the time His Highness leads the team to Blood Mist Ridge. Once the mission prompt appears, all participants will immediately take action. As long as all competitors are eliminated, victory will be in our hands."

Upon hearing this, Mayumi subconsciously looked towards the entrance of Blood Mist Ridge.

It feels a bit unbelievable.

Open fire on your teammates as soon as you arrive at the mission location, isn't that like popping champagne too early?

But then I thought about it...

That seems perfectly reasonable.

The Grand Tournament is a competition, a game, not real history, and the rewards are exceptionally generous.

Eliminating all competitors in advance when you are confident of success is also a way to win.

She asked, "Then we..."

Zuo Chang remained calm and began to speak: "That's where I failed. I followed that prince to the entrance of Blood Mist Ridge, and after the mission updated, I immediately discovered that my 'teammates' were vulnerable to attack. Before I could figure out what was happening, I was suddenly attacked by the beasts from Community 2!"

Those half-dragons came prepared.

In the first wave of attacks, they nearly killed Zuo Chang's retinue, and no amount of subsequent maneuvering could salvage the situation.

now--

Zuo Chang then said, "Let's go take a look. If a fight breaks out, we'll definitely add fuel to the fire."

The group activated their flight equipment and took off.

The demon of war abandoned the body of the deer and instead possessed a gray titmouse, which perched on Zuo Chang's shoulder.

"hey-hey……"

Very suddenly, its voice resounded in everyone's heart.

"Attention, everyone. I can sense that the 'Sword of the Warrior' is following us; it's in the dense forest beneath us!"

what? !

Zuo Chang subconsciously lowered his head; under the cover of night, the forest was pitch black.

He can't see anything.

……

crazy!

These stupid exorcists are insane!

Major outbreaks, happening repeatedly!

Just three minutes ago, His Highness the Prince led his troops to the entrance of Bloodmist Ridge. As always, he rode to the front of the formation, intending to deliver a passionate speech to boost morale.

but……

At one point, a group of exorcist squads suddenly made a tactical maneuver, moving in unison in all directions to maximize the distance between each other.

They looked as if they were being attacked by enemies and had to dodge the attack.

But where is the attack?

The attack came quickly.

"Ouch!"

After a deafening roar, a warrior in the group with unusually thick hair and an exceptionally strong body changed his form.

he……

No.

It transformed into a lion standing upright, and sneered, "I am the Lion King of the Southern Territory! I come from Community No. 168. Friends, please... enlighten me!"

Without saying a word, it pounced on a knight dressed in white armor.

The white-armored knight stood tall and fearless, as if he knew everything.

He showed no surprise, but simply raised his sword to counterattack!

"boom!"

Claws and blades clashed; the outcome remained uncertain. At the moment of impact, the surging magical power collided, creating a massive explosion.

A dazzling burst of light erupted, and a fierce wind swept away everyone else present.

"what's the situation?"

His Highness tried his best to maintain his balance, but he had no idea what was happening.

What is that lion-man?

A devil?

Why did it suddenly launch an attack?

Is it...