I Have a Golden Crow

Ever since the assembly at the grand hall ended, the hotel department of the Demon Pet Center was bustling with activity.

The students appeared congenial on the surface, but in truth, there was an undercurrent of tension.

Some were independently planning their exam strategies, while others, like Du Yu’s team, gathered multiple skilled members to formulate team tactics.

Similarly, quite a few students wanted to unite the entire academy, even the entire faction.

Unfortunately, the bookstore didn’t give the students much time to operate.

The person in charge, Chen Yunming, stated that before 10:30, everyone must register their Demon Pets for the competition and then return to their rooms to await further notice.

Many students assumed they would have a day to rest, and the exams would start the next day.

But just after registering the Demon Pet information and spending a short time in their rooms, at 11 a.m., the bookstore staff notified the students to enter the arena!

The sudden notification disrupted everyone’s plans.

At least, it disrupted Lin Shihao’s plan.

As a disciple of the Lin Family, he felt he should step forward, leveraging his family’s influence to unite the Red Team’s seven academies and devise a tactical defense plan.

This unforeseen change resulted in all inter-school communications being postponed until the competition arena!

Seven hundred people, each with a multitude of ideas, operating independently like scattered sand—what difference does it make?

No one knows if the Demon Spirit Bookstore has some wicked sense of humor; many students couldn’t have breakfast this morning, and now they can’t have lunch either...

”The bookstore did this on purpose; they just explained the exam content and now suddenly start the competition, offering no chance for any alliances...” In the large group heading to the Otherworld Gate, Lin Shihao mumbled, completely bewildered.

”No worries, Shihao.” Dong Yujun, always calm, said, ”We haven’t set a plan, and the Blue Team hasn’t had time either. Comparatively, we have the advantage.”

The Liu Family’s disciples hail from the provincial capital, and their influence alone surpasses that of the Ancient Pine Tower Lin Family.

In terms of management at the same time, the other side can more easily organize the scattered sand into a cohesive force.

Lin Shiwei looked slightly grave, both individual brilliance and team excellence are all based on the color faction!

If Zones 123’s banner falls, no matter how strong the Yan Organization is, it won’t have a place to exert its influence!

”Shihao.”

”What is it, Sister Wei?” Lin Shihao came forward during their march.

Lin Shiwei: ”You stay back at the base with Shu Meng, Yujun, and Du Yu’s roommate.

First establish contact with your allies, do your best to unite the various forces.

On the surface, our seven academies belong to the Red faction. In reality, it’s hard for any academy to unite internally.

Since there’s no time to operate in the hotel, exhibit your leadership on the field.”

”Ah?” Lin Shihao frowned, ”You three from Cyan Sect are going to meet up?”

Lin Shiwei: ”The Dust Spirit Deer we both registered, if we truly leave the battlefield, the allies won’t keep up with our speed.

You act as fast as possible, if we can take Liu Junting down and bring this news back to the base...

This will further establish our leadership position, enhance our influence, and better integrate the Red faction.”

Lin Shiwei paused, then continued, ”We know who are participating.

Everyone entered under various mentors, each arrogant and unfamiliar with each other, they may not have even spent much time at school.

The bookstore has set up the role of ’special characters’, surely for a reason. To us, slaying the enemy leader is the key to uniting the Red faction!”

”Hmm...” Lin Shihao pondered for a moment, then softly said, ”You have a lot of faith in Du Yu.”

Lin Shiwei smiled and patted Lin Shihao’s shoulder, ”Trust is forged on the battlefield through real battle.”

”Alright.” Upon seeing Lin Shiwei’s confident look, Lin Shihao nodded firmly, ”Anyway, you’ve been the big sister since we were kids, we’ve always listened to you.”

Du Yu walked ahead of the two, listening to Lin Shiwei’s orderly analysis, arrangement, decision-making, he couldn’t help but turn to look.

Lin Shiwei was showing a side he had never seen before, so charismatic...

Du Yu always fought alone, at most with one or two teammates for small team operations.

But Lin Shiwei and Lin Shihao’s level of thinking, their vision, was beyond Du Yu’s reach at this moment.

Differing outputs from a large family.

From childhood to adulthood, Du Yu never had such a soil for survival or environment for cultivation.

When Lin Shiwei was beside him, though she wouldn’t be described as delicate and clinging, she was obedient and a good listener.

He’s nearly forgotten over time that she was the leading figure among the young generation of the Lin Family.

”Three people might be overestimating, I’ll go find reinforcements.” Lin Shiwei spoke softly, ”Regardless of how this battle of generals turns out, we will return to help establish the Red faction.

Then, whether our team attacks cities and castles or defends them, we’ll decide then.”

”Okay, who are you going to find?” Lin Shihao mused quickly, ”Besides us in Zone 2’s Ancient Pine Tower Demon Spirit Academy, there are Xingbao City Demon Spirit Academy and Xi River City Demon Spirit Academy.

There’s a Ye Family disciple, Ye Xihai, from Xi River Demon Spirit Academy who just arrived last night with his fellow disciples. I’ve met him and we communicated...”

”No need, I’m not familiar with them, it’s not handy.” Lin Shiwei slightly shook her head, ”I’ll go find Brother Jiang.”

”Lin Shijiang?” Lin Shihao paused, ”Will he bother with you?”

”You’ll never know unless you try.” Speaking so, Lin Shiwei suddenly raised her hand, placed it on the back of Du Yu’s head, and turned his head straight ahead.

Du Yu: ”...”

Li Mengnan walked beside Du Yu, gently bumped his shoulder, ”Third sister seems to be glowing, such a mighty presence!”

Du Yu quietly responded, ”Yes, very much like a commanding general.”

”Exactly, exactly.” Li Mengnan nodded repeatedly, full of admiration.

Du Yu muttered softly, ”The three of us are pretty strong.”

Li Mengnan: ”...”

As the two chatted, the red team had arrived at the Otherworld Gate.

Swish~

Layers of branches continuously unwound, slowly pulling back.

A silver-clad Demon Spirit Realm was unveiled before everyone.

In such an environment, the red sportswear that everyone wore was even more conspicuous.

But both sides were fairly matched.

Previously, when leaving the Demon Pet Center gate, the Red faction walked to the Zone 2 gate entrance. The Blue faction headed to the parking lot, taking vehicles to Zone 8.

The students also observed the attire of the opposing faction, the blue attire was lighter and more conspicuous.

”Jiangyuan Mountain City Demon Spirit Academy, Fengshan City Demon Spirit Academy, follow me west! Head to Zone 1!”

”Yangxia City Demon Spirit Academy, Chunlin City Demon Spirit Academy, follow me east! Head to Zone 3!”

”Students from Ancient Pine Tower, Xi River, and Xingbao City Demon Spirit Academies, move straight ahead and pick up the speed!”

The 700-strong team from the seven city academies split, leaving a group of 300.

As the Red Team formation entered, the tree wall behind them closed again?

”How many searchlights do they need to install? Why cover the top? Natural light isn’t enough?”

”It feels so oppressive.”

”Does that mean we won’t be able to tell day from night for the next two days?”

Amidst the murmurs, the Red Team advanced quickly, and a flag caught everyone’s eye!

The large red flag was hoisted high, with its pole at least 30 meters away. The flag itself was 5 meters long and 4 meters wide.

Surrounding the central flag were 10 smaller flags erect.

These flags were much smaller, with poles only about 10 meters long, apparently for students to claim territories.

Even at 10 meters long, carrying them would be quite cumbersome.

”Mini cameras are being distributed now. You all have experience using them, so we won’t go over how to wear them or how to ask for help.”

Personnel from the Demon Spirit Bookstore quickly handed out mini cameras.

”I want to emphasize, you are not allowed to damage or turn off the cameras in any way...”

As the Bookstore personnel spoke, Du Yu felt a tug on his sleeve.

”Huh?” Du Yu turned to look.

Lin Shiwei, standing slightly sideways, tilted her head, signaling towards the back of the group.

”Oh.” Du Yu understood and stepped forward. His presence drew the attention of countless students around him.

”Du Yu, why not join us in guarding the flag later?”

”Du Yu, don’t go challenging them, Liu Junting is notoriously strong. Don’t fall for any traps!”

”Yeah, think about our team! Team points are more important!”

Du Yu, with his head down, was being pulled by Lin Shiwei and didn’t speak.

”Make way!” Lin Shiwei’s voice was cold as she glanced indifferently over the people ahead.

Hearing such a female voice, a young man in the back of the group, head lowered and wearing a baseball cap, raised his head silently.

He seemed bald?

At least the sides of his head were hairless.

Lin Shiwei made her way through the crowd with Du Yu and finally stood before the young man with the baseball cap.

”Long time no see, Brother Jiang.”

Lin Shijiang gazed at Lin Shiwei impassively, as if she were a stranger.

”This is my teammate and fellow disciple, Du Yu.” Lin Shiwei said softly, gesturing to Du Yu beside her.

Lin Shijiang, with his classic phoenix eyes, took a silent glance at Du Yu, still unreactive.

At this moment, Du Yu could only think of two words to describe it: expert!

Firstly, experts don’t speak.

Secondly, it’s likely Lin Shijiang is bald!

He almost has all the traits of an expert!

Lin Shiwei leaned forward slightly, her thin lips close to Lin Shijiang’s ear, speaking in a low voice, ”We plan to take on a mission, to meet Liu Junting from the provincial capital. The enemy is strong, it’s bound to be dangerous. What do you think, come with us?”

Lin Shijiang slowly tilted his head, rubbed his ear with one hand.

Lin Shiwei: ”...”

After waiting patiently till the Bookstore personnel distributed all the equipment, Lin Shijiang still didn’t respond.

Lin Shiwei sighed slightly in her heart, shook her head helplessly, ”Let’s go back.”

”Just giving up like that?” Du Yu was amazed, for the Lin Shiwei he knew was decidedly persistent.

”We can’t beat him into agreement; he’s stubborn as a mule,” Lin Shiwei was well aware of her brother’s temperament, ”Let’s go, we’ll ask Ye Xihai.”

”Hmm...”

Just a few steps out, chaos erupted behind them.

”Hey! Watch where you’re going!”

”Where are you heading... Whoa! Whoa! Bro! Calm down, let’s talk it out, we’re on the same team!”

Du Yu and Lin Shiwei immediately stopped and turned around.

They saw Lin Shijiang had actually followed them?

And seemed to have clashed with the crowded group on his way.

At this moment, Lin Shijiang’s bandaged right fist was pressed against a young man’s chest.

More precisely, against the black pearl on the young man’s chest!

The unfamiliar young man held up his hands, afraid to move, ”Calm down, I’ll make way for you, okay?”

The young man backed away slowly, fearing that some Demon Soldier Array would explode from Lin Shijiang’s bandages.

Lin Shijiang finally lowered his hand and silently walked towards Du Yu.

This time, all the students along the way made way instantly...

Du Yu’s face was odd, feeling this guy was like a silent beast, ready to explode at any moment!

But Lin Shiwei’s beautiful eyes were shining brightly, tugging Du Yu’s sleeve, ”Go!”

The two moved forward, and Lin Shijiang followed quietly with his head down.

Du Yu couldn’t help but smirk, catching up to Lin Shiwei quickly, ”Is this guy reliable? Hope he doesn’t take out our own team before even meeting the enemy!”

”Don’t worry.” At that moment, Lin Shiwei was full of flair and extreme confidence, ”Family!”

Du Yu wasn’t clear on Lin Shijiang’s exact strength, but watching Lin Shiwei’s spirited demeanor...

He knew,

This silent bald head must be a True God!

If that’s the case...

Should we take out the Liu Family’s disciples who challenge us all at once, and have a great start?