Pi Chu Xi and Fang Bo Han exchanged glances, then smiled, showing their big white teeth.
“We don’t know Odinson, but we know you, Boss. Besides, he’s from one of the Seven Great Clans. People like that never spare a thought for the likes of us.”
“So why not take a chance?”
For Pi Chu Xi and Fang Bo Han, this exam was just a chance to see the world, to see how strong those so-called heavenly prodigies really were.
Who’d have thought they’d meet Su Fu?
Their hearts pounded in their chests.
When they saw Su Fu, they realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If they missed it, they might never get another.
Forget just being enemies with Odinson.
Even if it meant being enemies with everyone in the exam, they’d still take the risk!
Just then, Su Fu’s expression changed.
She looked up into the distance.
Her gaze pierced layers of space, seeing the forest scene.
“They’re here,” she said quietly.
Through the mountain sparrow’s vision, they saw the three, after receiving the message, immediately change direction—leaving Qingqiu and heading straight for the Endless Forest.
“Lure the tiger from the mountain—success.”
Since it worked for the first time…
There would be a second, a third.
The plan was set.
***
At the edge of the Endless Forest, three figures moved swiftly.
“Captain, according to the coordinates, it’s just up ahead.” Fisher’s burly form cast a huge shadow in the sunlight.
Kevin lowered his voice and said seriously, “The intel says she’s mastered at least a dozen different types of divine skills—healing, control, speed… almost every field.”
Fisher wasn’t about to get careless.
He thought he was already impressive with six divine skills, but someone could have a dozen?
Unbelievable.
“The key is,” Xue Li said cautiously, “We don’t know what new abilities she’s acquired this time.”
“That means we’re facing an opponent with at least fifteen different types of skills.”
“This next fight will be tough.”
Kevin’s eyes were sharp.
“We can’t let her make the first move. If she seizes the initiative, the consequences will be dire.”
“We must end this quickly—strike before she can react and take her out!”
“Understood!”
“Roger!”
But Xue Li frowned.
‘Something felt off. This was… too easy. Someone as capable as Su Fu, found so easily?’
But there was no time to think.
Through the gaps in the treetops, they could already see that familiar figure.
A girl in white, absentmindedly spinning a jade hairpin in her hand, looking completely defenseless.
As if she hadn’t noticed the danger at all.
The three closed in silently—five hundred meters, three hundred, one hundred…
“Stick to the plan.” Kevin made a combat gesture.
“[Siren’s Song: Bind]!” Xue Li struck first.
The Greek Pantheon’s power of the sea siren rippled through the air.
Invisible sound waves spread out, binding all the space around Su Fu.
This skill could paralyze an enemy briefly, restricting movement and sealing off divine power, leaving the target completely helpless for three seconds.
Three seconds was more than enough for them.
Su Fu’s movements froze, her whole body stuck in place.
“Control successful!” A glint of joy flashed in Xue Li’s eyes.
“[Thunder God’s Judgment]!” Kevin followed up.
Lightning gathered on his right arm, dazzling thunder wrapping his body, turning him into pure destructive force.
He punched straight at Su Fu.
“Break for me!”
“[Infernal Flames]!” Fisher immediately activated a curse—one that would weaken the target.
If hit, the target’s defense would drop by 80%.
Dark red flames wrapped around Su Fu.
Three divine skills, perfectly chained together in a split second!
The bind held the target, Fisher’s curse broke her defense, and Kevin’s thunder was the finishing blow.
“Boom!”
Kevin’s thunderous punch smashed into Su Fu’s chest, the shockwave shattering the air around them.
With Infernal Flames amplifying it, the blow’s power was taken to the extreme.
Blood blossomed.
Su Fu’s body caved in under the force, then exploded into pieces.
The blast whipped up a gale, uprooting trees and sending leaves flying.
Blood rained down.
“Did we get her?” Fisher looked at Kevin, suspicious.
Kevin withdrew his fist, watching the bloody aftermath, his expression grim.
“That was a bit too easy.”
“Didn’t they say she’d already gotten the Sea God’s powers?” Xue Li frowned.
“She didn’t even use any of them?”
“The sea… maybe the terrain isn’t right. This is a forest, after all.”
Fisher suddenly sneered, “Bet someone hyped her up on purpose.”
“I mean, come on, the South Polar Star’s some backwater—how strong could their examinees really be?”
“And besides, our teamwork is flawless, and it was a sneak attack…”
Not just Su Fu—even the top ten of the Fourth Star Ring would be taken down by their combo if caught off guard.
Xue Li agreed, “Makes sense. In terms of ranking, Shen Yan AI clearly says all three of us are stronger than her. If she hadn’t gotten first in the North Polar Star, she wouldn’t even be worth our time.”
Fisher curled his lip and said, “Yeah, if Lord Odinson hadn’t insisted, anyone could’ve handled her with that ranking.”
“I’m telling you, my lord’s just too cautious—a civilian who’s only cultivated for a few months…”
Kevin cut him off, “Enough, don’t talk about Lord Odinson behind his back.”
He took one last look at the devastated battlefield, nodded slightly.
“It was her—the aura matches. Target confirmed eliminated, mission complete.”
The three exchanged glances and quickly left.
A breeze rustled the leaves, as if the battle had been nothing but a dream.
But three minutes later, the three returned.
Fisher looked at the destruction, confused, “Wait, she’s really dead?”
No resurrection or anything?
It was so easy, it’s hard to believe.
“Can’t be careless. Double check.”
“[Infernal Judgment]!” Fisher unleashed his divine skill again, pillars of dark red fire raining down and blasting craters everywhere.
“[Thunder God’s Spear!]” Kevin finished it off, thunder splitting the earth and sky, leaving scorched ground everywhere.
“[Siren’s Tear!]” Finally, Xue Li summoned a flood, drowning the entire area.
After three waves of attacks, the place was leveled.
Not even bacteria could survive.
Fisher scratched his chin and said, “This time, she’s really done for.”
Kevin visibly relaxed, “Yeah, let’s report in.”
He took out a Divine Communication Talisman, infused it with divine power, and sent the message.
“Let’s go,” Kevin said, turning away.
Xue Li glanced back as she left, the battlefield a wasteland, nothing living left.
“She’s really dead?”
But since they’d seen it with their own eyes, there shouldn’t be a problem.
Back in Qingqiu, Su Fu sensed the puppet’s death and finally let out her first genuine smile since entering the exam.
She murmured, “Thank you all for your cooperation.”
Once “Su Fu” died, the real show was about to begin.
Peach blossoms swayed in the sunset, pink petals drifting on the wind like a never-ending rain.
Qingqiu’s peach forest had expanded for dozens of miles, becoming a vast sea of flowers.
The more peach trees there were, the stronger the illusion array, hiding all this splendor in silence.
No one knew.
***
Fifth District, Giant Nation, Jotunheim.
This was the Norse Pantheon’s map, shrouded in eternal snow and wind.
Glaciers stretched into the storm.
In this howling, white world, the castles built by giants still stood tall.
Massive bricks meters high, thresholds as tall as a person, pillars as thick as ancient trees, archways big enough for giants to walk under, halls where titans could stroll with ease.
At the highest tower, the wailing wind carried snow inside.
A fair, slender hand reached out to catch a streak of golden light.
A golden talisman lit up in her palm, its glow illuminating her face—blond hair like a waterfall, blue eyes like lakes, features so fine they seemed sculpted by the gods, yet tinged with a cold beauty.
The talisman unfolded, finally turning into a message:
[Target confirmed eliminated. Coordinates: Endless Forest, E-13 District]
Luo Yuqing looked out the window at the raging snow, her voice doubtful.
“Just like that, she’s dead?”
The genius they’d hyped up as unbeatable turned out to be nothing special.
A trace of mockery flashed in her eyes.
The North Polar Star really was… in decline.
Even someone at this level could be called a peerless genius?
The wind and snow whipped her golden hair.
Her exquisite face showed no emotion.
“Truly… disappointing.”
“Shen Yan,” Luo Yuqing said softly, “according to the agreement, distribute the contribution points automatically after the exam.”
“Oh, and give another ten thousand to the person who provided the coordinates. They were instrumental in getting this done so quickly.”
“Received your command.”
Luo Yuqing gazed at the storm outside, the corners of her lips curling up.
There was nothing money couldn’t solve.
If there was… just spend more.
Just then, she suddenly turned toward the end of the corridor.
A man stood there.
Odinson Thor.
Number one in the Fourth Star Ring, one of the Seven Great Clans, Norse Pantheon’s chosen.
“It’s done.”
Luo Yuqing smiled as she walked up and said, “I told you, you’re too cautious.”
A deep voice echoed in the corridor, “Never underestimate anyone.”
Odinson stood by the giant window, letting the wind and snow howl past.
People who climb up from the bottom are like weeds—tenacious.
But… in the end, just weeds.
Remove them in time, and the garden stays neat and pretty.
“Yuqing, this storm…” He looked outside.
“It’s not normal.”
“I’m going out to investigate. I’ll leave things here to you.”
Luo Yuqing smiled, “Don’t worry.”
***
News that Su Fu had been taken out by the Southern Polar Star spread instantly through the exam.
“What? Su Fu’s been taken out?”
“That fast? The Southern Polar Star people are way too efficient!”
“Ugh! I was hoping to earn those ten thousand contribution points!”
“Yeah, what a loss. Who the hell got it so fast…”
A skinny examinee angrily slashed down an anomaly, cursing as he vented.
“If I’d known, I would’ve hurried! Ten thousand points, just gone!”
“Yeah,”
His companion dodged an anomaly’s attack and agreed, “I was ready to act.”
But soon, frustration turned to deep fear.
“No wonder it’s the Southern Polar Star…”
“With just one order, they can mobilize the whole field.”
“That’s what a top star system is—so many talents.”
“Just look at their efficiency—you can see how strong they are.”
“With Odinson Thor in charge and so many geniuses under his command, it’s terrifying.”
“Looks like the top scorer this year is already decided.”
“Who?”
“Who else but Odinson?”
“Or rather, who dares challenge the Southern Polar Star for that spot?”
***
Map of the Nine Provinces, Qingqiu.
“We did it! Boss, Shen Yan has confirmed it. As soon as the exam ends, the contribution points will be in our account!”
A few peach branches for ten thousand contribution points—what a deal.
The three exchanged looks and couldn’t help but laugh.
Mission accomplished!
Su Fu cleared her throat and said, “You two did your part. How about we split the points thirty-seventy?”
“No, no!” Pi Chu Xi and Fang Bo Han refused in unison.
“Boss, we’re just the teleporters. It’s all your puppet skill. Thanks to you, even a ten-ninety split is too generous!”
Su Fu smiled—these two really knew their place.
For Pi Chu Xi and Fang Bo Han, they’d already hit the jackpot.
Contribution points were hard to earn.
They were just lending an account, acting as “transport”—splitting thirty-seventy would be crazy.
Pi Chu Xi thought deeper.
Money was nothing—he stole a glance at Su Fu, and his gut told him she’d have big plans later.
When the time came, if the boss ate meat, they could just follow along and drink the soup.
Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but rub his hands together.
“Boss, where are we going next?”
He was already itching for more action!
Fang Bo Han looked at Su Fu expectantly.
“Where to?”
Su Fu glanced at the freshly drawn Map of the Nine Provinces, her eyes flickering.
They were in District One, Qingqiu, with District Two, Endless Forest, to the left.
In the ring-shaped map, District Four (Greek) and District Five (Norse) were on the opposite side, with the Ninth District in the center, connecting everything.
In a way, Qingqiu’s distance from those regions gave her extra protection.
To chase her from across the map would take time.
If they were next door, they’d have already come before she finished with Qingqiu.
But now, it was less convenient for her to stir up trouble, so she’d have to postpone those two perfect chaos spots for now.
Better to start close by.
“So—let’s go to the neighboring Eighth District, Amaterasu Pantheon’s map!”
“Eighth District?” Pi Chu Xi blinked.
“Sounds good—it’s right next door.”
“Right.”
Su Fu chuckled, “But this time, we won’t just hand out a coordinate. Since everyone thinks I’m ‘dead’…”
“If people from the Southern Polar Star suddenly barge into the Amaterasu Pantheon’s map, claiming to be looking for a ‘dead person’…” she said lazily, “what do you think the Amaterasu people will think?”
Pi Chu Xi caught on instantly, sucking in a breath.
“My god! The Amaterasu Pantheon will definitely think they have another agenda!”
They might even think the Southern Polar Star is about to attack, directly provoking a war between the two pantheons.
Fang Bo Han understood.
“What a move—sowing discord! A little nudge, and the two maps will be at each other’s throats.”
“Exactly.”
That was Su Fu’s plan.
Want to mess with Qingqiu?
Then deal with your own chaos first.
Once everyone was caught up in infighting, no one would have time to watch them.
And once the whole Map of the Nine Provinces was in chaos…
Fishing in troubled waters—that’s when the real show would begin.
“But…” Fang Bo Han suddenly thought of something, asking cautiously, “Will they really fight? The Greek Pantheon is known for being overbearing—will the Amaterasu Pantheon back down?”
Su Fu smiled and replied, “If they don’t fight, we’ll help them along.”
It’s hard to calm a storm, but easy to stir one up.
“Besides, do you think the Amaterasu Pantheon would believe the Southern Polar Star’s story?”
Chasing a dead person?
Sounds absurd—clearly just an excuse to cause trouble.
They’d definitely think they were being targeted.
Pi Chu Xi and Fang Bo Han exchanged glances—no wonder she was the boss.
This move to redirect disaster was ruthless!
All they had to do was report a coordinate, and they’d start a fight with someone else’s knife.
Once the Southern Polar Star’s elites stormed into the Amaterasu map, the proud Amaterasu crowd wouldn’t hesitate to fight back.
A huge melee was inevitable.
By the time anyone realized something was off and tried to mediate, it’d be too late.
By then, who’d care about Qingqiu?
Who’d bother looking for a “dead person”?
The whole place would be chaos.
“Heh, I can’t wait!”
“Let’s go right now!”
A silvery-blue portal tore open in the air, and the four figures vanished in an instant.