Chapter 45: Do You Think We Can Leave Quietly Without Disturbing Each Other?
Chapter 45: Do You Think We Can Leave Quietly Without Disturbing Each Other?
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Wu Chengyuan's Absolute Domination
After forcibly raising his level to 16,
Wu Chengyuan, captain of No. 1 Middle School,
Single-handedly defeated the combined forces of No. 2 and No. 13 Middle Schools.
It was a complete and total victory.
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Xu Yan's Calculations
But…
Xu Yan, who had watched the entire fight,
Didn't feel threatened at all.
Why?
Because Wu Chengyuan was still just a melee fighter.
And close combat meant—
He was completely useless against Xu Yan's Tree World control.
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A Problematic Variable
Xu Yan considered attacking.
But he hesitated.
Because No. 1 Middle School still had three other team members.
One was a standard mage—
Nothing to worry about.
But the other two…
Were trouble.
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Xu Yan's Memory of No. 1's Team Composition
During the alliance formation,
Every high school had submitted their team's profession details.
Xu Yan didn't remember their names,
But he remembered their professions.
A Wind-Chasing Ranger.
A Holy Priest.
Their damage and support abilities weren't affected by Xu Yan's Tree World control.
And worst of all—
They hadn't fought yet.
Their full strength was still unknown.
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The Risk Calculation
If Xu Yan couldn't guarantee a 100% victory,
He couldn't afford to take the risk.
Because if No. 8 Middle School was eliminated now,
Their ranking would drop.
More importantly—Xu Yan's system mission would fail.
If he missed out on the second mutation skill,
That loss was unacceptable.
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The Best Plan? Stay Hidden.
For now,
He needed to stay out of sight.
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An Unexpected Betrayal
Just then—
A massive explosion erupted nearby.
One of No. 1 Middle School's mages had just attacked another team.
But strangely…
The attack did no damage.
The targeted team stood unharmed within an energy shield.
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The Cold Truth About No. 1's "Allies"
The mage laughed mockingly.
"Oh, you guys again?"
The survivors were from No. 32 Middle School,
A team that had previously allied with No. 1 Middle School.
But No. 1's mage sneered.
"Didn't our captain say—
No. 1 Middle School doesn't need allies?"
"The only reason you were allied with us—"
"Was because our captain randomly pointed in your direction."
The No. 32 team members paled.
"B-But…"
The mage cut them off.
"Do you get it now?"
"You were never valuable to us."
"And in Phase 1, we already gave you over 10 pieces of Excellent-tier equipment."
"That's the last favor you'll ever get."
"Stop following us."
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No. 32 Middle School's Desperation
Even though they were technically still allies,
The No. 1 team had no problem eliminating them.
The energy shield was their only protection.
But even then—
The aftermath of the spell still injured them.
The fear in their eyes was real.
Their "allies" could kill them at any moment.
But Yu Erlong, captain of No. 32 Middle School,
Refused to back down.
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The Plea for Relevance
"No, wait! We still have value!"
Wu Chengyuan raised an eyebrow.
"Oh?"
"Go on, then."
"But if you waste my time—"
"I'll eliminate you right here and now."
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Yu Erlong's Intel on No. 16 Middle School
Yu Erlong swallowed nervously before speaking.
"It's about No. 16 Middle School."
"Their invisibility ability… is still a massive problem."
Wu Chengyuan was unimpressed.
"And?"
"They're already being hunted down by dozens of teams."
"Their coordinates are exposed."
"By now, they should've been wiped out."
"If that's all you have to say—"
"Then you're wasting my time."
Wu Chengyuan's body glowed with golden energy,
Preparing to eliminate No. 32 Middle School.
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The Game-Changing Revelation
Yu Erlong frantically waved his hands.
"WAIT! That's not all!"
He took a deep breath.
"We declared war on No. 16 Middle School."
"But here's the thing—
They're still alive."
"Their red dots haven't disappeared from the map."
Wu Chengyuan paused.
For the first time—
He was surprised.
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No. 16 Middle School's Insane Survivability
Even with dozens of teams hunting them down…
No. 16 Middle School was still standing.
If an entire army couldn't eliminate them,
Could Wu Chengyuan even catch them?
What if…
No. 16 Middle School survived to Phase 3?
And then gathered more Excellent-tier gear?
If they held out long enough,
Could they somehow challenge No. 1 Middle School?
Wu Chengyuan didn't like taking chances.
So he made his decision.
He tossed 10 Excellent-tier items to No. 32 Middle School.
"Your information was useful."
"You get to live."
"Take these and go."
"But don't ever think we're allies again."
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An Unfortunate Discovery
Just as Yu Erlong was about to leave—
He smiled deviously.
"Actually, Angkor…"
"Our cooperation might just be beginning."
Suddenly,
One of No. 32's team members began to sing.
A mysterious soundwave rippled through the air.
And in an instant—
Xu Yan's team became visible.
Their invisibility had been broken.
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A Very Awkward Situation
Gao Yang panicked.
"Holy crap! Xu Yan, we've been exposed!"
Xu Yan grimaced as Wu Chengyuan's piercing gaze landed on them.
He forced a smile and slowly raised his hands.
"Uh… Angkor."
"We're just a harmless little team."
"We were just watching the fight for entertainment."
"Maybe we can just quietly walk away without causing trouble?"
"What do you think?"
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To Be Continued…