Chapter 193: The Fastest "Fire Energy Hunt" in History
Elder Qing looked at the group of bewildered freshmen and chuckled. "The term 'Fire Energy' will soon become very familiar to you. In fact, you'll grow quite fond of it over time." He paused and then continued, "Right now, your only goal is to either evade or defeat the senior students. As long as you don't get caught and successfully reach the Inner Academy, you'll receive a final reward. The faster you arrive, the greater the reward!"
Elder Su suddenly pointed towards the dark forest behind him. "This battle in the forest is known as the 'Fire Energy Hunt!'"
"Now, I officially announce the start of this year's 'Fire Energy Hunt'! Students, begin your esc "
Before Elder Su could even finish his sentence, his eyes widened in shock, and he froze in place, completely speechless.
Elder Qing and all the other instructors from the Inner Academy had the exact same dumbfounded expression.
Even Hu Gan and the other Outer Academy faculty stood there in disbelief.
What they saw before them defied all logic.
Every single Inner Academy student the supposed hunters was now lying unconscious on the ground.
The only ones still awake were a few terrified female students, trembling as they crouched on the floor.
And in the middle of it all, a single young man stood there, hands behind his back, smiling casually.
Elder Su and Elder Qing raised their hands and pointed at Wu Tian, struggling to form words.
"You… you… you…"
Their mouths hung open, but no words came out.
It was clear they were both shocked and enraged.
How could this even be considered a 'Fire Energy Hunt'?
They had just told the freshmen to run…
But who needed to run now?
The only ones who should be running were the Inner Academy students!
This would probably go down as the most humiliating "Fire Energy Hunt" in history.
Some of the Inner Academy students were completely knocked out, while the remaining female students were shaking so badly they might wet themselves at any moment.
Wu Tian smirked.
"Elders, since you already announced the start of the competition, then the battle has officially begun, right?"
"Fire Energy is clearly valuable. If they had the right to rob us, then we have the right to rob them, don't we?"
"In that case, we'll gladly accept all their Fire Energy."
Then, Wu Tian casually instructed, "Wu Hao, Hu Jia, and… whoever you are, go collect all their Fire Energy cards."
Without hesitation, Hu Jia and Wu Hao led the rest of the freshmen to loot the unconscious senior students.
Hu Jia, however, went a step further. She approached the crouching female students, stretched out her hand, and coldly demanded, "Hand it over."
The Inner Academy students had never suffered humiliation like this before.
Even the instructors from the Inner Academy couldn't bear to watch.
According to tradition, freshmen were only supposed to have two days' worth of Fire Energy after the hunt.
But there was no rule saying that senior students had to be left with anything.
Now, every single senior student had been completely robbed clean not even their Fire Energy cards remained.
Elder Su and Elder Qing's faces twitched uncontrollably.
They couldn't imagine how those students would react once they woke up.
Feeling pity, Elder Su sighed and offered a helpful reminder, "Just place the Fire Energy cards together and rub them. That will allow you to absorb the Fire Energy."
The remaining female students looked up at the two elders with despair.
At this moment, they seriously considered returning to the Outer Academy.
The Inner Academy was too brutal.
"Ughhh… waaaahhh!"
Several female students burst into tears.
Crying, as expected, was a woman's greatest weapon.
Hu Jia hesitated, then graciously left them with ten Fire Energy points.
Elder Su and Elder Qing exchanged a helpless glance and sighed.
"This year's 'Fire Energy Hunt' is officially over…"
"Wait a moment!" Wu Hao suddenly interrupted.
The two elders frowned in confusion.
"What is it, student?"
Wu Hao's face was serious. "Please wait a bit longer. We need to retrieve the Fire Energy from the senior students who were kicked into the forest first."
Elder Su: …
Elder Qing: …
All the instructors: …
Hu Gan and the Outer Academy staff: …
The absurdity of Wu Hao's statement left everyone speechless.
Still, Elder Su nodded.
That was a smart move.
The students who were sent flying were likely the ones carrying the most Fire Energy.
Especially the first guy Wu Tian had kicked he probably had the biggest stash.
The waiting period dragged on awkwardly…
Then, the students who had retrieved the Fire Energy from the forest returned.
"Uh… about those senior students," one of them hesitantly reported, "they're bleeding a lot down there. If we leave them for too long, they might attract magical beasts…"
All the instructors: …
You knew that, and you still didn't bring them back?!
Immediately, a group of instructors rushed into the forest to retrieve the injured students.
Under the watchful eyes of the remaining students, Elder Su finally declared,
"This year's 'Fire Energy Hunt' is officially over. The freshmen have won… completely."
Elder Su then turned to Wu Tian and the others.
"As the winners, all freshmen will receive a Blue Fire Crystal Card and twenty days of Fire Energy."
"Xun'er, Wu Hao, Hu Jia, and… whoever you are will receive thirty days of Fire Energy and an additional Green Fire Crystal Card."
"As for Wu Tian, you will receive a Red Fire Crystal Card."
Wu Tian: … Where's my Fire Energy?
It was obvious that the two elders had done this on purpose.
They must have felt dissatisfied with how he dominated the competition, so they decided to cut his rewards completely.
Still, Wu Tian didn't care.
That Fire Energy was useless to him.
With three different Heavenly Flames, his cultivation speed was already far beyond anyone else's.
Besides, his reputation was now shaking the Inner Academy.
It wouldn't be long before certain people started seeking him out.
At that point, getting Fire Energy would be too easy.
"Brother Wu Tian, I'll give you my Fire Energy," Xun'er softly offered.
Immediately, all the other freshmen followed suit, including Wu Hao and Hu Jia.
"Boss Wu, take ours too!"
Wu Tian chuckled and waved a hand.
"Thanks, but there's no need. Once I enter the Inner Academy, I can easily get as much Fire Energy as I want."
"In fact, we should form a faction let's call it 'Sunfire Alliance.'"
"Wu Hao will be the leader, Hu Jia and… whoever you are will be vice leaders, and Xun'er and I will just help out from the side."
All the freshmen: ???
Wu Hao: ???
Shouldn't you be the leader?!
Wu Tian calmly explained, "I won't be staying in the Inner Academy for long.
It makes no sense for me to take charge."
"And Xun'er… she wouldn't be interested in leading."
"So the position naturally goes to you, Wu Hao."
Wu Hao hesitated, then nodded solemnly.
Elder Su and Elder Qing snorted coldly.
You won't stay in the Inner Academy for long?
Just wait. You'll soon realize…
There are people far stronger than you.
Elder Su waved a hand.
"Alright, it's time. Follow me into the Inner Academy!"
Then he glanced at Hu Gan.
"Hu Gan, the selection ended too quickly this year. Why don't you visit your old friends before heading back?"
Hu Gan chuckled.
"Su, how could we refuse your generous invitation? Things are about to get very interesting in the Inner Academy. Of course I want a front row seat!"
Elder Su: …
Elder Qing: …
(End of Chapter)
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