C167 I Told You to Get Lost! Thousand Word Large Chapter(3)
Indeed, it should prove quite effective against those Demonic Beasts.
Naturally, they had considered turning on their own teammates, but after some thought, they dismissed the likelihood of such a scenario.
After all, this live broadcast, while not nationwide, was exclusively for the Redmarsh District's audience, which numbered over five hundred million.
Even with sparse viewership in each individual live stream, any sensational development could instantly become the talk of the entire Redmarsh District.
It was hard to believe that these prodigies could be so devoid of honor.
Yet, the unthinkable happened – three shameless geniuses emerged simultaneously.
People's entire understanding of the world was being challenged...
Regardless of the audience's curses or Lee Zi's icy stares, the three geniuses remained unfazed.
They believed in the adage: to the victor go the spoils!
Being cursed was inconsequential to them.
After this assessment, they intended to embark on a training journey to other planets, a reward from their families.
What would it matter then, how fiercely they were cursed here?
By the time they returned, this incident would likely have faded into obscurity.
Their faith in the public's short memory was quite profound!
"We're opponents now, and as opponents, what does it matter if we resort to poisoning?"
"It's merely a tactic."
"So, don't view us as contemptible. If you must blame someone, blame your humble origins for not having a powerful entity to shield you!"
Indeed, had Lee Zi had a powerful protector, this situation might never have arisen.
Perhaps these three wouldn't have even considered confronting Lee Zi directly.
But alas, such 'what ifs'...
A flicker of sadness passed through Lee Zi's eyes.
She recognized the truth in their words, yet acknowledging it now served no purpose.
The next moment, the three geniuses simultaneously consumed their potions, and their strength began to surge!
"A diluted Berserk Potion!"
Lee Zi immediately recognized what they had ingested by their condition.
Of course, the diluted Berserk Potion couldn't match the potency of the genuine article.
Because the potion was a diluted version, the side effects were minimal. In fact, with the right medication, these side effects could be completely neutralized.
Yet, the cost of such a concoction was exorbitant. Their willingness to employ such a tactic only underscored their determination to extinguish Lee Zi's last glimmer of hope.
As expected, once they ingested the potion, their strength began to surge once more.
They showed no mercy toward Lee Zi whatsoever.
And gradually, Lee Zi came to a chilling realization...
They weren't just trying to defeat her; they were intent on killing her!
Despite the bitterness swelling in her heart, Lee Zi found herself cornered with no way out.
Was she really expected to concede this match?
Truth be told, Lee Zi was far from ready to throw in the towel!
She was driven by a desire to validate her worth, to show Adirang Academy that abandoning her was their gravest error.
Although she had already made a statement this time, the journey to make the Academy rue their decision was still a long one.
Such a shame, truly...
Even though these three were set on ending her life, it wasn't a certainty they could succeed.
After all, she was not without her guardians.
These protectors would surely reveal themselves at the critical moment. Naturally, if she were to concede, they would intervene to halt the fight.
But Lee Zi was struggling to come to terms with surrendering.
The eerie gleam in the eyes of the three prodigies grew increasingly pronounced.
What Lee Zi had surmised, they had too.
They had no intention of letting Lee Zi walk away from this alive.
Yet, the likelihood of them managing to kill Lee Zi under the watch of the protectors was next to impossible.
Thus, they needed to seize the moment and finish her off before the protectors could step in.
The opportunity had not yet presented itself.
Ironically, what the trio most anticipated was not Lee Zi's surrender, but rather that she would persist, for if she gave up, all hope would truly be lost...
...
The battle raged fiercely, with each strike aimed lethally. A single severe blow could mean the difference between life and death.
This was a true fight for survival, far more thrilling than any ordinary challenge match.
Under normal circumstances, spectators would revel in the excitement of such a spectacular fight, cheering and savoring every moment.
But this time, the internet was awash with concern, even more so than with the usual outpouring of criticism.
Everyone was deeply concerned for Lee Zi, fearing that she might truly meet her demise at the hands of these three villains.
"Now is the time!"
At the very moment when Lee Zi was most unsteady, when all seemed lost and surrender appeared to be her only option, a voice pierced the silence.
And then, it happened!
A glimmer of cold light.
No, not just one, but three!
Three dreadful streaks of cold light burst forth from the bodies of these prodigies, hurtling towards Lee Zi with lethal intent!
This was their heritage!
Yes, their heritage!
Each of these prodigies and monsters had a legacy, something their families had prepared especially for them.
Though referred to as heritage, it would be more accurate to call it a protective charm for registration.
It could be defensive, capable of withstanding the onslaught of the mighty, or offensive, enabling these gifted individuals to turn the tables and strike down their foes in dire straits.
Clearly, the heritage of these three geniuses was of the lethal variety.
Forget three; the power unleashed by even one was immensely formidable.
Had Lee Zi been at her prime, she might have withstood the assault of one, perhaps even two.
But against all three, Lee Zi would likely have sustained injuries.
However, that was Lee Zi at her prime!
Now, she was far from her peak, her strength not even a shadow of what it once was.
Confronted with such a fearsome technique, a trace of despair flickered in Lee Zi's eyes.
She fully realized the truth.
These three had never intended to let her walk away alive!
Indeed.
Having demonstrated the prowess unique to a true top-tier talent, and with the backing of the Chu family, her ascent to power was all but assured.
They feared her retribution once she attained her full potential.
Thus, they sought to eliminate her before her rise, to nip the threat in the bud!
The logic was sound, but...
But Lee Zi could not come to terms with it!
She had yet to honor her parents as she should have.
She had yet to truly savor the joys of life.
She had yet to make Adirang Academy regret their decision!
She, she, she...
She was even more determined not to reach the pinnacle of life without Chu Yi by her side.
The world seemed to come to a standstill, as the eyes of countless onlookers filled with horror and grief.
Many people had already realized it.
In this age of awakening, no one was a fool; there were no weaklings.
As long as one was willing to think, they could certainly come to understand.
And now, when the three terrifying forces emerged, everyone had the same thought...
"Damn it!"
Chu Tianfeng's energy was on the verge of erupting.
The leaders of the three great families had eyes filled with shades of gray and white.
They seemed to have felt the wrath of the gods, already envisioning the tragic fate of their clans.
Hatred?
It was uncertain...
The heads of the three great families knew that if they hadn't been so fixated on the government's rewards, if they hadn't incessantly urged their descendants to do whatever it took to enter the national examination, perhaps this tragedy could have been averted.
Maybe this was simply destiny...
...
Time stood still in that instant.
Everything appeared to be utterly frozen.
It seemed as though everyone had already witnessed the gruesome scene of Lee Zi being torn apart by the three chilling beams, meeting a complete and utter demise.
Anger and horror, regret and sorrow became the eternal themes of that moment.
In the final seconds, they had not seen the Protector arrive.
No, he had come.
A figure had emerged in the distance—the Protector.
Regrettably, the Protector had been too self-assured, believing he could control everything, and therefore had not arrived earlier.
By the time he decided to act, it was already too late...
It was finished...
Truly, completely finished...
...
"Damn it!!!"
A figure burst forth like a beacon piercing the night.
He appeared unexpectedly before everyone.
Just like that, he was there!
He stood before them all, facing down the onslaught.
