Chapter 90: Fighting Will
Chapter 90: Fighting Will
Ridiculous!
When the Fire Feather Clan made this demand, it completely enraged the defenders on the front line.
Without the need for approval, they immediately launched a surprise attack on the Fire Feather Clan's army's flank.
After quickly killing 17 Fire Feather warriors, they immediately withdrew from the scene.
The human race used the blood of their enemies to send a message to the Fire Feather Tribe—
There is no way we will comply!
Although the defenders did not understand why the Fire Feather Tribe had made such an absurd demand,
they knew that Jiang Tian was a candidate in the martial arts college entrance examination.
The young generation of the human race were the seeds of the future.
As warriors who guarded the human race, how could they possibly hand over the future of their people?
Kill!
It wasn't just the defenders—when the examination team reported the situation, they received the same response.
If they want a fight, then let them have one!
On the surface, it might seem like they were simply being asked to hand over one human student.
But in reality, this was an attempt to make the human race surrender its bottom line.
Faced with such provocation, the human race had to respond.
However, their reply would be written in the blood of the Fire Feather Clan.
In Fire Soup Small World, a direct battle between the human race and the Fire Feather Clan had begun.
It was in this context that the martial arts college entrance examination was allowed to continue, and even its format was changed.
However, this reform significantly increased the difficulty for free-moving students.
After all, the main activity area was now near the third line of defense.
The third line of defense was far from the space-time gate base, meaning students couldn't set up camp like the regular army.
The only thing they could do was rely on themselves.
They had to go through great effort to find a safe place and take turns standing guard.
Unlike the previous martial arts college entrance examination, where students could return to the base to rest,
they would now have to endure several days of operations, accumulating enough military merit points before they could return to the base for a night's rest.
The risks were higher, but so were the rewards—more military merit points and better scores.
As Xue Xiao, the leader of the examination team, had said, these changes presented a great opportunity for the students taking the exam.
Even though they were facing a real battlefield, they still had a degree of protection.
Opportunities for this level of practical experience were extremely rare.
Such battles were invaluable, and the experience gained from them would be a significant advantage over their peers.
When applying for university, these experiences would be recorded in their files and serve as an important boost to their applications.
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The next day.
A new day began, and the regular army in the base began advancing toward the third line of defense with the students.
The top students who had chosen free movement had already formed teams and set out ahead of time, waiting for the regular army to arrive.
Although they couldn't officially join the regular army, they could march nearby and learn from their experiences.
Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan had also set out, but they didn't follow the main group. Instead, they chose to travel alone.
Following the directions on the tactical map, Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan selected a specific route.
Just as before, there were still no signs of Fire Frogs or Fire Fish within the exam area.
Occasionally, Jiang Tian would dive to the bottom of the pools to check.
But all he found were empty lakebeds and abandoned, messy dwellings left behind by the alien tribes.
Even on their way to the front lines, Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan found something strange—portraits.
These portraits depicted Jiang Tian, along with warnings written in the Fire Frog and Fire Fish languages.
The content matched what Bai Zunren had mentioned earlier—
A warning to all tribes: Beware of the Frog-Eating Devil!
However, as they moved beyond the exam area and gradually approached the third line of defense, they finally began to see traces of the Fire Frog and Fire Fish tribes.
These Fire Frogs and Fire Fish appeared near the water sources along the third line of defense and were noticeably more cautious in their movements.
Moreover, judging from their aura, the strength of these Fire Frogs and Fire Fish was significantly higher. They were among the stronger individuals at Level 1.
They also wore more refined armor, and their heavy tridents were of much better quality.
Clearly, this batch of Fire Frogs and Fire Fish was of a higher standard than the ones encountered in the previous examinations.
By observing their behavior carefully, it became clear that these Fire Frogs and Fire Fish were conducting reconnaissance.
However, they were extremely cautious—at the slightest disturbance, they would immediately retreat into the water.
This was their greatest advantage and the foundation of their value as vassals of the Fire Feather Clan.
After all, the Fire Feather Clan had a much smaller population compared to the Fire Frog and Fire Fish tribes.
Additionally, the human race's defensive formation was like a net, limiting the Fire Feather Clan's ability to maneuver.
Because of this, the Fire Feather Clan preferred not to enter the water.
Defending the area was easier than attacking it, and breaking through the human defenses was a challenge.
Currently, many of the Fire Frogs and Fire Fish had been sent here to sneak into the rear via the extensive water systems of Fire Soup World to gather intelligence.
First, they needed to understand what the humans were planning—why had so many young warriors suddenly arrived?
Additionally, if possible, they hoped to harass the human army's rear lines.
However, as these Fire Frogs and Fire Fish leaped out of the water to patrol the area, they unexpectedly ran into Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan.
Clang!
There were only three Fire Frogs and three Fire Fish in this reconnaissance squad—a small number.
Without hesitation, Xue Ruyan rushed forward, spear in hand, engaging them in battle.
The Fire Frog and Fire Fish tribes were initially startled by the sudden attack.
But when they saw that there were only two humans, both young and clearly not the experienced warriors stationed here,
their panic immediately subsided.
Just two people? What was there to fear?
Clang!
However, when Xue Ruyan's spear clashed with the trident of the Fire Frog warrior leading the fight,
his arms went numb.
In the next instant, Xue Ruyan twisted her spear, knocking his weapon out of his hands.
The heavy trident flew through the air and landed on the ground beside them.
With a swift motion, the tip of Xue Ruyan's spear pierced through the Fire Frog's head.
She didn't rush to pull her weapon out. Instead, following Jiang Tian's advice, she grabbed the spear with both hands and applied slight force.
As she withdrew the spear, she twisted it, grinding the tip inside the Fire Frog's skull before delivering a final thrust, sending the corpse flying.
This was a philosophy Jiang Tian had taught her—
Never let your guard down after striking a vital point.
Whenever possible, deliver a few extra hits to ensure the kill, without disrupting the flow of your attacks.
"There are five more…" Xue Ruyan muttered, her eyes gleaming with bloodlust as she tightened her grip on her spear.
Her body radiated a fierce battle aura, and her fighting will burned brightly.