70: Why are you everywhere?

“Students, remember the Xi Jiang War God’s words. No one can leave the underground air-raid shelter now. The lowest Rank of Void Creatures exceeds Rank 50, which is not something you can handle right now.”

“Next, we will go to the surface. Class leaders, maintain discipline, stay quiet, and await the end of the event.”

The principals of various middle and high schools explained with solemn expressions.

As principals, they were responsible for protecting these students who had not yet matured.

“Xia Qi, do you think President Wang will be alright?”

Yun Qingyue was full of worry, watching Wang Changyuan about to rush to the battlefield, and couldn't help but feel anxious.

“Those who can become principals won't have too low a Rank. We must believe in him, and believe in the Xi Jiang War God.”

Xia Qi said calmly.

Battles of this Rank were no longer something these students could participate in; they could only trust the strength of the adults.

As the provincial capital of Xijiang Province, Yuzhang City’s original defensive power was the strongest in the entire province.

The city guards here were elites among elites, and there was also the Professional Guild, with various high-Rank professional teams ready to meet the challenge.

If even these adults couldn't handle it, then even if these students went, it would be a suicidal act.

They probably couldn't even deal with the most numerous and weakest Void Insects.

Therefore, now, besides trusting them, there was no other way.

Outside, several Great Examiners were in distress.

“How much longer do we have to hold on? My energy is almost exhausted.”

“I don’t know. We few are the strongest in the examination hall. If even we can't hold on, the students will suffer.”

“What are you arguing about? Save your Qi to maintain the protective shield. Mr. General Hu is already repairing the Void Realm crack, and support from other cities is on the way. We will persist for as long as we can.”

“That’s right, the local city guards and invigilating teachers are already fighting Void Creatures outside the examination hall. We must hold the examination hall at all costs now; this is an order.”

“Then what are we waiting for? Take out all the treasured replenishment potions. The Void Realm’s power is getting stronger and stronger.”

Those who could become Great Examiners were all exceptionally capable, and many Great Examiners’ combat power could even approach the Rank of a War God.

But facing the massive numbers of Void Creatures, even they could only struggle to hold on and buy time.

Bang!

Bang, bang, bang!

The Void Realm Whale slammed frantically against the protective shield. Its massive head was covered in blood, but its ferocity remained undiminished. Even if its head were to be shattered, it had to break through the Human Race’s protective shield.

Originally, because of its smaller coverage, the examination hall's protective shield was slightly stronger than the city's protective shield.

But under the fearless impacts of the Void Creatures, in just a few minutes, cracks reappeared in the protective shield.

The ground of the examination hall vibrated continuously due to the shockwaves from the impacts, and the entire underground air-raid shelter constantly heard heart-stopping roars.

Xia Qi’s expression grew increasingly grim. Although he couldn't see what the situation outside was like, he could feel that the energy of the protective shield above the examination hall was gradually weakening.

“This is bad, the Great Examiners might not be able to hold on.”

“I feel it too; the protective shield’s energy is weakening, as if it’s about to Breakthrough.”

“It’s over, it’s over. Could it be that they won’t be able to hold it?”

“Don’t be a jinx. Did you forget what the Xi Jiang War God said? The adults outside are handling it now. This isn't something we should worry about.”

“But, why do I feel increasingly uneasy? It’s as if something is about to rush in.”

All the examinees present were Awakeners, and many of them had strong talents, capable of sensing changes in the energy in the air.

At this moment of life-and-death crisis, unease and panic were spreading.

The fighting spirit that had ignited earlier was quickly replaced by fear.

This was a human’s instinct when facing a crisis.

“No, I can’t just sit here and wait for death.”

Xia Qi frowned. Analyzing the current situation, let alone holding on for half an hour, they probably wouldn't even last five minutes.

At that time, the underground air-raid shelter would be useless.

A small squad of Void Creatures could easily destroy it.

Then, even if they weren't killed by the monsters, they would be buried underground.

“Xia Qi, do you have any ideas?”

Yun Qingyue walked over and asked.

“No ideas, but I want to go up and take a look by myself.”

“But… why don’t I go with you?”

“No need, I can run faster by myself. I’ll just go take a look and come back.”

Xia Qi waved his hand. There was no need to let Yun Qingyue risk herself with him.

Their conversation was also heard by many students.

“Are you two stupid? The War God told us to stay underground, and you still want to go out and look? Are you trying to die?”

“Exactly! Xia Qi, don’t run around. Although you are the top scorer in the college entrance examination, you can’t be overconfident.”

“I think Xia Qi probably sensed a problem with the protective shield and wants to go out and see. It should be fine, right?”

“What does that have to do with us? There are Great Examiners, invigilating teachers, and principals outside. If they can’t solve it, will Xia Qi solve it by going?”

“You can’t say that. We don’t know anything staying inside. It’s good for Xia Qi to go and check the situation.”

“This is nonsense, isn’t it? Where else is safe underground? What if Xia Qi goes out and attracts Void Realm monsters? Will you take responsibility?”

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The students’ opinions were divided into two types.

One group supported Xia Qi going out to look, while the other opposed Xia Qi going out, lest he expose the location of the air-raid shelter.

These two groups each had their own reasons and fell into an argument for a while.

“Even if I don’t go out, do you think Void Creatures won’t find the underground air-raid shelter if the protective shield breaks?”

Xia Qi said with a solemn expression.

After speaking, he walked towards the entrance.

However, some people agreed with these words, while others could not.

“Xia Qi, what are you pretending to be? Do you think you’re a savior? Don’t go out, do you hear me? I don’t agree.”

Su Yuanchen rushed in front of Xia Qi, spreading his arms to block his path.

With someone taking the lead, many other examinees also gathered around, preventing Xia Qi from leaving.

“Why are you everywhere?”

Xia Qi was speechless. Why was Su Yuanchen so persistent, always bothering him?

“Anyway, you’re not going to harm everyone, Xia Qi. Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you were the top scorer in the college entrance examination. Stay here obediently.”

Su Yuanchen’s expression was still so childish, but these words actually gained the approval of many people.

Seeing more and more people supporting him, Su Yuanchen thought sinisterly to himself.

Who told you, Xia Qi, to get so close to Yun Qingyue?

He just wanted to cause trouble; he just wanted to make Xia Qi lose face.

Xia Qi looked at Su Yuanchen and the others with cold eyes, just about to force his way through the crowd.

Slap!

A crisp sound suddenly rang out.

Yu Qiu had walked over at some point and delivered a powerful slap across Su Yuanchen’s face.

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