: Geniuses from all sides gather, clash, and arrive.

A giant tree, hundreds of meters tall, stands atop a black hill, its canopy blocking out the sun, and countless thick roots, like snakes and pythons, tightly coil around the black earth.

Only a narrow, winding road leads up to the black hill.

At the beginning of the narrow road.

Standing there was a young girl with long, black hair that reached her hips. Her face was exceptionally beautiful, and her icy blue eyes held an unchanging indifference.

"Is that the entrance to the hidden map?"

Lin Qingyan raised her head and looked ahead at the narrow road.

In the distance, there is an arched stone gate, which clearly indicates the presence of a barrier and a gatekeeper boss.

However, for Lin Qingyan...

it's the same.

Just as she was about to take a step.

There was a noise behind me.

I turned my head to look.

An ordinary-looking boy carrying a greatsword walked over.

"Finally found it!" the boy exclaimed in delight.

When he saw Lin Qingyan, he was initially amazed by her beauty. Realizing his rudeness, he quickly scratched his head and greeted her apologetically, "Y-you, hello..."

Lin Qingyan glanced at him.

Their physique is somewhat special, and it seems to be some kind of hidden profession. In the realm of the mind... there also seems to be some secrets hidden.

Within the boy's mental realm, the mysterious old man spoke: "Boy, be careful, this girl is no ordinary person."

"Don't blame me if you get instantly killed if you're not careful."

The boy was taken aback. "Huh?"

"So you're here for the hidden map too?" Lin Qingyan asked casually.

Listening to her beautiful yet indifferent voice.

The boy scratched his head and said, "Yeah, I accidentally killed a ferocious beast, and it dropped a map, so I thought I'd try my luck here..."

He hadn't finished speaking.

"Sleeping".

The words uttered by the girl were like commands.

The boy felt a sudden heaviness in his head, and a strong drowsiness washed over him, causing his eyelids to droop and he was about to fall asleep.

At that critical moment, the elder in the spiritual realm uttered a rebuke: "Wake up!"

The boy suddenly woke up with a start.

Then he heard the stunningly beautiful girl opposite him say with interest, "Oh...?"

The boy, breaking out in a cold sweat, drew his greatsword from his back and stared intently at Lin Qingyan: "I am Wu Ping from Wu'an City. Classmate, may I ask who you are...?"

"You really did hide your profession."

A clear, melodious voice, carrying an undeniable authority, rang out.

The two turned their heads to look.

A dreamy purple hue came into view.

Lin Qingyan narrowed her eyes.

"It's you."

Accompanied by a soft, bell-like laugh, Luo Xi, with purple hair and eyes and a graceful figure, emerged from the shadows.

She held a staff in her hand and wore a high-slit cloud-patterned robe, inadvertently revealing a glimpse of her fair and alluring skin.

Her face, a flawless, oval shape, was exquisitely beautiful, possessing both the charm of a mature woman and the allure of a young girl. She exuded a pure and mature charm befitting a senior student. She also wore a monocle over her right eye, which, combined with her captivating purple eyes, made her appear both noble and mysterious.

"I knew you weren't that simple. Fine, that's what makes you worthy of being my opponent." Luo Xi stared at Lin Qingyan and smiled.

The two women stared at each other, completely ignoring the boy named Wu Ping.

Wu Ping: "Um..."

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Several sharp sword energies shot out, attacking the three of them simultaneously.

Wu Ping parried with his greatsword but was knocked back several steps.

A mental barrier formed a spherical shape to protect Luo Xi.

Lin Qingyan didn't even look, easily dodging the attack with a sway of her body.

Qin Nansun, with six sword sheaths floating behind him, appeared in the area with his arms behind his head, grinning as he spoke:

"It's still lively here."

"How about I join?"

"And me too."

A burly, dark-skinned boy with bandages wrapped around his arms also came out.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute and bowed to the group, saying, "Niu Zhan from Tiannan City. Greetings, everyone."

In just a few minutes.

This is where three men and two women gathered.

They are all renowned talents from various regions.

Lin Qingyan glanced at it.

Just by looking at their aura, you can tell that their level is basically between LV5 and LV9.

But unfortunately...

None of them were his match.

Luo Xi chuckled:

"The entrance to the hidden map is just ahead, but it seems like no one wants to give way to it?"

Wu Ping: "I think teaming up together would be a good idea."

Lin Qingyan said calmly, "I have no intention of teaming up with anyone."

"Me too." Luo Xi put one hand on her hip, her extremely slender waist and prominent, rounded hips were perfectly proportioned.

"Since that's the case..."

Qin Nansun reached out, and an iron sword flew into his hand. An excited and crazy smile appeared on his face.

"Then let's have a fight."

Niu Zhan nodded: "Whoever wins will be qualified to enter the hidden map. It's based on strength, which is very fair."

They were all highly confident in their abilities, and since they had entered the instance, everyone wanted to be number one, so they were naturally prepared for the battle.

There was no warning whatsoever.

A dark figure burst out from the shadows of a tree not far away, splitting into five, all covered in black, wielding daggers as they charged towards the group.

The sixth person hidden in the shadows, the number one prodigy of Dihai City, Mo Guang!

"I've been waiting for you for so long!"

Qin Nansun said excitedly, taking a step forward and stroking the iron sword with his palm, adding a layer of dark blade light to the blade.

"Sword Rain!"

With a single swing of his sword, countless sword shadows appeared, instantly leveling the ground in front of him.

The dark figure that rushed in front of him also disappeared into the sword light.

The others also joined in, annihilating the dark figure that rushed towards them.

But next second.

A dark figure appeared in mid-air behind Wu Ping like a ghost, clearly deciding to deal with the weakest one first.

"Whoosh!"

He suddenly thrust out his rare-grade vampire dagger, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue in the darkness, silently taking lives.

"Clang!"

The dagger sliced ​​through the clothing and pierced the hard dragon scales, spitting out sparks.

Mo Guang was startled. "What?"

"Assassin, I'm sorry."

Wu Ping turned his head, his face also covered in blue dragon scales, and said apologetically, "I awakened an S-rank talent—Human-Dragon Body. So your attacks can't hurt me."

Mo Guang scoffed.

"Those who can get to this place are indeed extraordinary."

Swish!

The greatsword swung down.

Mo Guang, however, took the initiative and used his ghostly movement to dodge ten meters away.

As soon as I stood firm, something fell from the sky. I looked up and saw...

"Haaah—!"

Niu Zhan clenched his fist and descended from the sky, delivering a powerful punch.

"boom!"

The ground was smashed into a large crater, and the shockwave sent Mo Guang, who had narrowly avoided the impact, back more than ten meters.

"Enter my world, Mr. Assassin~"

A seductive voice rang out, and as soon as Mo Guang looked up, he saw a strange purple light. His mental domain was instantly breached, and his eyes became dull and empty.

"Clang!"

The two vampire daggers fell from her hands and were picked up by Luo Xi as she bent down.

"Have a sweet dream in this illusion."

Seeing this scene, Wu Ping, who was not far away, broke out in a cold sweat, thinking to himself:

"Teacher, teacher, what kind of ability does she have? It's so weird."

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be an epic-level class, the Illusionist. They can trap people in illusions with just words. Be careful not to listen or look."

"good!"

Wu Ping gripped his greatsword tightly, staring at the group of people standing in different postures, his palms sweating.

The fact that such a powerful assassin was taken down so quickly shows how terrifying these people are.

If you're not careful, you could be the next one to be eliminated!

"Among these people, the most terrifying one is probably that black-haired girl," the old man said solemnly.

Wu Ping was taken aback and looked at Lin Qingyan.

It was just that one glance.

He was surprised to see that the stunningly beautiful girl, whose expression had remained cold and indifferent from the beginning until now, suddenly changed her expression slightly.

Look in one direction.

His expression changed slightly.

She seemed to be frowning, or perhaps she was saying, "As expected, they've come."

"Tap tap tap..."

Footsteps.

who is it?

Wu Ping turned his head to look curiously.

Under the watchful eyes of several people.

A tall, well-proportioned figure emerged from the shadows.

He was wearing a black and white school uniform, his hands in his shirt pockets. His handsome face gradually appeared in the dim light. As if he was not used to the light, the black-haired boy, who looked lazy and casual like he was shopping in a supermarket, slightly opened his eyes.

A blazing golden light, accompanied by an invisible pressure, emanated from him.

This caused Qin Nansun and Niu Zhan, who were still fighting, to stop fighting and turn their heads to look.