87: Amazing operation, like a swimming dragon!

However, once they left, this Trial mission would end in failure.

Xiao Qianqian frowned, “These people are truly disgusting.”

Now, the base of the giant tree was already covered with Spirit Monsters; a rough estimate showed at least over a thousand of them.

Just the ones surrounding Xia Qi and the others numbered no less than three hundred monsters.

It would take at least twenty minutes to clear a path.

The Sakura Country team had already begun ascending the tree. The Spellcaster Manipulator turned to look at the besieged War God Academy team, letting out a hearty laugh, “You all can just stay here. The dungeon belongs to our great Sakura Country.”

It would take some time to climb from the base of the giant tree to the dungeon location in the middle, and there were also many female Essence Spirits blocking the way in mid-air.

It would still take some time for the Sakura Country team to enter the dungeon.

However, Xiao Qianqian and the others couldn't even deal with the monsters on the ground right now, let alone catch up to the Sakura Country professionals. There definitely wasn't enough time.

“Let me do it. I’ll lure the monsters away!”

Xia Qi’s eyes flickered, and the Thunder power around his body began to radiate.

As soon as he said this, everyone in the team was stunned.

“Don’t joke, Xia Qi. These monsters are all above Rank 28, and you’re only Rank 20. How can you lure away so many monsters?”

“We’re here for a Trial, not to sacrifice ourselves. If anyone’s going to lure them, it should be us.”

Aside from Li Pengfei, everyone else was very considerate of Xia Qi, warming his heart.

“I’m fast, so I have an advantage in luring monsters. Don’t worry about me. Hurry up and catch up to the Sakura Country team; don’t let them get ahead.”

Yu Zhen sighed and patted Xia Qi’s shoulder, “Junior, you dare to do something so dangerous? I admire your courage!”

Xiao Qianqian looked at Xia Qi while fending off monsters, “Can you do it?”

Xia Qi nodded. Thunder Breathing was already circulating within his body, and a stream of white Qi slowly exhaled. His figure transformed into a ball of Thunder light and began to run at extreme speed around the monsters.

“So fast!”

“Incredible!”

Xiao Qianqian and Yu Zhen were both stunned. They truly hadn't expected that the usually silent Xia Qi could unleash such speed.

“This kid, if he had this ability, he should have said so earlier. He made us fight these monsters here, wasting time.”

Li Pengfei said with a disgruntled expression.

The Healer Zuo Mei just shook her head when she heard him, “Li Pengfei, you truly are a troublemaker.”

Li Pengfei was furious, “No… you!”

“Alright, stop chatting, hurry up and follow the team.”

Xiao Qianqian seized the opportunity and once again led the charge.

Xia Qi’s method of gathering monsters was perfect. With a pull and a tug, in just over ten seconds, all three hundred-plus Essence Spirits were lured away.

Monsters afflicted by the Berserk Spell had poor intelligence and were easily gathered into a large group.

Feeling the whistling wind in his ears, if he could unleash Nine Heavens Thunderclap here, it would feel quite good.

However, Xia Qi glanced at Li Pengfei.

They were currently in a team. If he killed all these monsters, the experience would be shared equally.

So, he definitely couldn't do that.

This idiot had provoked him repeatedly; not killing him was already giving him Face.

He definitely wouldn't share the experience with him.

With fewer monsters, not only Xiao Qianqian’s team but also the other teams from War God Academy felt the pressure ease. They all broke through the monster encirclement and began ascending the tree.

“Hmm?”

“What’s going on?”

“How did the Dragon Country people suddenly break out of the encirclement?”

The Spellcaster Manipulator, who had cast the Berserk Spell, looked behind him with a strange expression.

Several teams had already started to catch up, and because they were at the front distracting the Essence Spirits, they would soon overtake them.

So, he looked down at the ground and saw a scene that utterly shocked him.

Xia Qi alone, like a swimming Dragon, constantly attracted the monsters’ aggro with Thunder light emanating from his body.

In a short time, over a thousand monsters were chasing after him.

But Xia Qi’s control over his speed was incredibly precise; he could both attract the monsters’ aggro and control his speed so as not to be caught by them.

Looking down from the top of the giant tree, this scene truly resembled a massive azure Dragon wandering on the ground, appearing extremely spectacular and unbelievable.

“A master, absolutely a master!”

The Manipulator exclaimed, also drawing the attention of his companions.

“Baka, the Dragon Country people are indeed not to be underestimated. They can break this stalemate. Sugoi!”

“Damn it, is this the time to praise the enemy? Hurry up and clear the monsters to enter the dungeon. We absolutely cannot let the Dragon Country people get in first.”

“Hai, understood.”

The Sakura Country professionals exerted all their strength and began to quickly clear the monsters.

Xiao Qianqian and her team were not slow either; they had already caught up at this point.

However, the Sakura Country team wasn't foolish either. Seeing Xiao Qianqian and her companions approaching, without a word, the Skills in their hands were aimed at them.

Whoosh whoosh!

Sharp arrows shot through the air, transforming into a sky-filling rain of arrows.

The Sakura Country Archer struck first, activating his Skill.

The Mage was silently chanting a Spell, casting an area-of-effect Spell.

The Knight deployed protection, safeguarding the Sakura Country team’s damage output.

“Those bastards, their position is higher than ours, their output environment is too good.”

“Who cares about them, counterattack, counterattack for me!”

The Archers and Mages from War God Academy also followed up, activating their Skills to attack.

For a time, arrows flew wildly, and Spells exploded chaotically…

The two sides engaged in fierce combat. The Sakura Country team occupied the high ground. Although War God Academy had more people, they didn't gain any advantage.

Xiao Qianqian’s team, being closest to the Sakura Country team, even suffered from the aftershocks of Skills released by their own people from behind.

“Damn it, even attacking our own people? This isn’t how competition should be, right?”

“The other teams also want to get first place, so they clearly won’t let us enter the dungeon too easily.”

“Can’t we just eliminate the Sakura Country team first?”

“The opponent’s strength is also considerable; it’s not possible in a short time.”

Xiao Qianqian appeased her teammates. This Trial had made it clear from the beginning that they would not only Face competitors from War God Academy but also teams from other countries.

Now, they had encountered both.

Li Pengfei had been secretly slacking off. He was observing the battle. In the current situation, following Xiao Qianqian’s team clearly offered no advantage.

Moreover, with Xia Qi in the team, there was even less hope of getting first place.

Li Pengfei suddenly spoke, “Captain, I want to join another team!”

“What, Li Pengfei, are you serious?!”

Xiao Qianqian was surprised, and her tone was very serious.

Not only Xiao Qianqian, but Zhang Bin and Zuo Mei also showed surprised expressions.

Choosing to leave at this time would be fatal for the team.

“Serious. Either Xia Qi leaves and we bring in new members, or I’m leaving the team now!”

Li Pengfei pointed at Xia Qi, who was rushing up from below, a determined smile on his Face.