Protect Our Clan Leader

Not long after the battle commenced, the two engaged in countless tactical exchanges, probing each other’s strengths and weaknesses, until they reached a stalemate, equally matched.

Ultimately, Wang Ying Xuan devised a strategy and launched a surprise attack on the rear of the Saint Emperor’s Legion, forcing the Saint Emperor into a one-on-one duel with her.

The Saint Emperor, with a Class C bloodline, could only have his combat power amplified to Mid Stage of True Immortal Realm by the simulation chamber. In contrast, Wang Ying Xuan, possessing a Class A bloodline, had her power amplified to the Peak of True Immortal Realm.

With this advantage in individual combat power, Wang Ying Xuan pinned the Saint Emperor to the ground for a brutal beating.

The scene was broadcast on the crystal screen, eliciting gasps of astonishment from the onlookers.

Old Ancestor Ying Xuan was ferocious, even beating the Saint Emperor like that.

Wang Baosheng’s face turned red with embarrassment, unable to bear watching the scene. He even regretted having been too honest when setting “his” data initially, not sneaking in any biases.

Wang Ying Xuan herself was quite ruthless; even after gaining an advantage, she toyed with the Saint Emperor like a cat with a mouse for an hour, indulging some sadistic pleasure before delivering the fatal blow to the Saint Emperor.

“This is a magnificent victory,” declared Artifact Spirit Jiu Xiao excitedly. “Congratulations to Her Highness Ying Xuan for completing Hero Mode, becoming the second hero-level marshal graduate to join the Hero Ranking.”

“Beep beep, after system evaluation, Her Highness Wang Ying Xuan’s score surpassed that of Her Highness Yu Wushuang, becoming first on the Hero Ranking.”

“Is there any extra reward for being first on the Hero Ranking?” Wang Ying Xuan asked with a blink.

“Uh… no, the Hero Ranking prize pool is quite shallow,” replied Artifact Spirit Jiu Xiao. “You can choose any one of the following treasures.”

“Sacred Bloodline Aptitude Enhancement Liquid, True Immortal Realm Immortal Flesh Puppet, Sacred Artifact, a large jar of Chaos Essence, a large strand of Chaos Origin—each treasure in this prize pool is unique.”

“Only five treasures in the Hero Ranking?” Wang Ying Xuan’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Isn’t that a bit shabby?”

“Well…” Artifact Spirit Jiu Xiao’s voice was almost tearful. “The treasures of the Hero Ranking are meant to be aspired to by the students, to inspire them to strive forward, to let them know there are always people stronger, and so they don’t get complacent with a little achievement. In history, only the Little Holy Emperor has claimed one of these.”

“And each of these treasures is of immense value.”

“Isn’t the True Immortal Realm Immortal Flesh Puppet our Wang Qiong One Ancestor?” Wang Ying Xuan asked.

“Exactly, our entire academy has only one Immortal Flesh Puppet—it’s ’001,’ no, it’s ’Wang Qiong One,’” replied Artifact Spirit Jiu Xiao, bashfully.

She, once full of confidence, suddenly felt the academy was quite poor, no wonder it was ridiculed.

“Sigh~~” Wang Ying Xuan sighed in disappointment. “Then I’ll just take Wang Qiong One Ancestor first.”

She didn’t even bother to choose; the total of five prizes wasn’t worth the Wang family’s attention.

After finishing with the Hero Ranking, Wang Ying Xuan returned somewhat uninterested to the audience seats. Awaiting her were the hopeful and admiring gazes of the Wang family’s younger generation.

“This time, it’s my turn to go up, right?” Princess Hua Rui, having watched the live stream, was also fired up and wanted to quickly experience the warfare mode.

Unexpectedly.

Just as she stood up, a hand pressed down on her shoulder: “Little Butterfly, why rush? Let me play first.”

Hua Rui turned her head, realizing the one stopping her was a woman exuding royal dominance both in posture and gaze.

She slightly raised her chin, and her imposing manner was awe-inspiring. Even in her goose-yellow combat attire, she emanated the aura of imperial robes, brimming with an emperor’s majestic aura.

“Yes, Luo Qiu Grand Aunt.”

Seeing it was her, Hua Rui sighed and sat back down.

Empress Wang Luoqiu!

Last time, Wang Luoqiu also benefited from the Intermediate Military Officer Academy’s advantages, reaching Female Class D bloodline aptitude.

Over the next two to three hundred years, she diligently earned many merit points and gathered numerous top-tier Heaven and Earth Treasures, including the Grade Ten Ascension Pill, gradually enhancing her bloodline aptitude to Mid Female Class D.

After Wang Shouzhe returned from the Sacred Domain, bringing back several Sacred Pills, she exchanged for one, successfully elevating her bloodline level to slightly above Mid Female Class C, just shy of Female Class B.

Yet, even so.

During assessments, she swept through like a whirlwind.

Unlike Wang Ying Xuan, her command skills were only average; she might compete with commanders, but fell short compared to legion leaders or group army marshals.

However, her individual martial prowess was truly formidable, often employing tactics to concentrate elites with her to strike at weak points, forcing the opponent into a decisive battle mode.

Simply put, it was a matter of overpowering cunning with brute strength.

After thoroughly sweeping through the marshal graduation exam, Wang Luoqiu also earned the title of “Genius Marshal Graduate,” gaining qualification to challenge Hero Mode.

She didn’t intend to enhance her bloodline further but directly challenged Wang Baosheng with her current state, engaging in an intensely fierce war where she ultimately forced Wang Baosheng into a one-on-one duel mode.

It must be admitted, the Qing Huang lineage, in solo battles, consistently fell short. Much like that scene from years ago when entering the Purple Abode Academy and the events in Changchun Valley, Wang Baosheng excelled more in defense and recovery, advantageous in legion combat, but once in solo battles, these became significant disadvantages.