"Anos has the crystal, go after him!" "He's jumping so quickly!" "Catch up to him, catch up to him! I've had enough of him for a long time! Let's teach him a lesson now!" "..."
Anos reeled and almost fell over upon hearing the third person's words. Had their resentment towards him grown so strong?
"Sasha, let's join the chase after Anos too! What do you say?" Mia's eyes gleamed with cunning.
"Agreed! Let's give him a good beating when we catch him!" Sasha, a refined lady, was driven to such extremity by Anos that she wanted to physically harm him! It was a testament to Anos's remarkable ability to provoke.
"Go, go, go!"
The instructors, with years of experience, some exceeding ten years, were stunned by this unprecedented spectacle! Initially, everyone's goal was to snatch crystals to earn points. However, when Anos secured one, the crowd's focus shifted to him, and a large number of students who were initially chasing the other four crystals suddenly abandoned their targets and joined the pursuit of Anos.
But their true intention was not to snatch the crystals from Anos; rather, they were using it as a pretext to vent their frustrations and beat him up!
"What has this kid done to deserve such universal condemnation? Why is everyone so furious with him?" a male instructor asked Sofia, baffled by the situation. Sofia smiled wryly and said nothing.
What have I done wrong? Anos felt aggrieved! He hadn't done anything out of the ordinary! He had simply flirted with the school belle, so why was everyone so intent on making him pay?
As Anos sprinted towards the second target, he suddenly turned his head to assess the situation, and his eyes widened in astonishment! What's happening? He found himself trapped between a "wolf" - a fierce and agile opponent - in front and a "tiger" - a powerful and relentless pursuer - behind.
Yet, despite being surrounded, Anos was only exhibiting the strength of a Qi Building Realm Five Star, his speed barely surpassing that of his adversaries.
However, Anos's advantage lay in his higher realm, which granted him access to advanced techniques and maneuvers. With lightning-fast reflexes, he employed intricate jumps, rapidly changing his trajectory and angle to evade his pursuers.
His unpredictable movements made it extremely challenging for those chasing him to keep up, their faces contorted in frustration as they struggled to match Anos's agility and cunning.
"Give it to me!" Anos exclaimed, his speed unwavering despite being chased by the crowd. In fact, the more people that pursued him, the fewer were left to guard the other four targets, making it easier for Anos to close in on them! He sprinted towards the next crystal, his approach unpretentious, and simply pushed it to the ground without any elaborate maneuvers.
The crystal then automatically rose into the air and flew into Anos's waiting hand!
Sofia's eyes narrowed as she checked the time, her elegant eyebrows slightly furrowed in concern. Anos was moving at an incredible pace, having already secured two crystals in a remarkably short period. Despite being chased by a large group, he showed no signs of slowing down, his speed and agility seemingly unfazed by the relentless pursuit.
This led Sofia to wonder if Anos might actually manage to claim three crystals before the time limit expired, leaving only one remaining. Her concerns were validated just thirty seconds later, as the third crystal fell into Anos's hands with ease, completing his impressive trifecta.
With only sixty seconds left on the clock, the atmosphere electrified, and the crowd's urgency reached a boiling point! "Go! He's carrying three crystals, so whoever takes him down gets all three! Go!" The announcement sparked a frenzied rush, as even the most hesitant pursuers now sprinted forward with wild abandon, desperate to claim the prized crystals.
Anos's eyes widened in alarm as he realized he was now the prime target, his voice escaping in a vehement curse, "Damn it!" as he braced himself for the impending onslaught.
As Anos gazed out at the sea of faces surrounding him from all sides, he suddenly realized he was in a precarious predicament! Every individual who had previously obtained three crystals was now converging on him, their eyes fixed greedily on the prized crystals in his possession.
The incentive was too great; by defeating Anos, they would claim all three crystals without hesitation. The crowd's desperation was palpable, their eagerness to claim the crystals hung in the air like a challenge.
"Let's see what you're going to do now!" Sofia sneered, her smile dripping with confidence. Encircled by over a hundred adversaries, escape seemed impossible. The crowd's sheer numbers made it a daunting task, their collective strength suffocating.
Even if Anos had managed to snatch three crystals, wouldn't he ultimately be forced to surrender them? The thought sent a shiver down his spine as he frantically scanned his surroundings, searching for a glimmer of hope in the midst of the encroaching horde.
However, what happened next left Sofia utterly astonished. Anos, seemingly unfazed by the overwhelming odds, chose not to flee. Instead, he stood resolute on the highest stone slab, his eyes flashing with determination as he awaited the impending onslaught.
As she approached, Anos could feel the air thicken with tension, the silence between them palpable. He sensed a challenge in Sofia's demeanor, a dare to confront her further. But Anos was not one to back down, his determination to expose Sofia's cheating burning brighter than ever.
"Are you unwilling to accept this?" Sofia said, her voice firm and authoritative. "You can't enter the Sky Martial Court with only 30 points." She added, her tone dismissive.
Anos looked at her helplessly, "You don't have to take revenge on me like this, right? You're a teacher." He pleaded, hoping to appeal to her sense of fairness.
Sofia's response was a cold, dismissive snort. "Hmph! I'm a teacher. Why don't I give you another chance?" Her words dripped with sarcasm, but Anos seized the opportunity, his eyes lighting up with hope.
"Yes! Of course!" Anos exclaimed, his voice eager.
"Alright, follow me," Sofia said, her expression unreadable. As she walked away, her sultry gait commanded Anos's attention, his eyes fixed on her curvy figure, particularly her booty, which swayed enticingly with each step. He followed her, his gaze captivated by her sultry walk.
The crowd watched in confusion, unsure what Sofia had planned, while Anos was lost in the distracting view.
Anos, a lean and wiry man with an chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes, stood behind Sofia, his heart racing with trepidation. His bronze divine skin seemed to glow with an otherworldly radiance, accentuating his sharp features and making him look like a captivating celestial being. His dark hair was messy and endearing, framing his face with a hint of rebellious charm.
If not for the system's prompt, he wouldn't have dared to provoke this formidable woman, who had even made things difficult for him during the Sky Martial Court's assessment. Her intentions were unpredictable, and Anos wondered what she had planned.
They stood on the seventh floor of a teaching building, an eerie silence between them. The air was thick with tension, and Anos's nerves were on edge. "Miss Sofia..." he ventured, his voice barely above a whisper.
"What?" Sofia responded, her tone neutral, her expression unreadable.
Anos took a deep breath and asked, "Can you be my girlfriend?" His heart skipped a beat as he awaited her response, his eyes fixed on her face.
Sofia stopped and turned to face him, a seductive smile spreading across her face. Anos's eyes lit up, and for a moment, he forgot to breathe. But his excitement was short-lived, replaced by a growing sense of unease.
"Sure, but I have a question for you," Sofia said, her voice dripping with allure, her eyes glinting with mischief.
"Ask away!" Anos exclaimed, his enthusiasm momentarily blinding him to potential danger.
"I'm a woman with sovereignty," Sofia began, her voice husky. "If we're dating, will you listen to me?" Her eyes seemed to bore into his soul, as if daring him to refuse.
"I will!" Anos promised, his eagerness clouding his judgment.
"Alright! Then, jump down from the seventh floor!" Sofia commanded, her voice cold, her eyes glinting with a sinister light.
Anos's eyes widened in horror. "I'm not jumping! I'll fall to my death!" He refused, his sanity prevailing over his infatuation. He took a step back, his heart racing with fear.
"Then you don't love me," Sofia said, her voice dripping with mock disappointment, her eyes glinting with amusement. "If it were my ex-boyfriend, he would jump down without hesitation." She paused, her smile growing wider.
Anos looked at Sofia, his eyes narrowing, his mind racing with doubts. "Since your ex-boyfriend loves you so much, why did you break up?" he asked, his curiosity piqued, his voice laced with a hint of skepticism.
Sofia's smile faltered for a moment, a flicker of sadness crossing her face, before she replied, "He fell to his death." Her voice was flat, her expression unreadable.
Anos's eyes widened in shock, his mind reeling with the implications. He stared at Sofia, his expression a mix of horror and fascination, his thoughts whirling with questions. What kind of person was she, to inspire such devotion? And what had driven her to push her ex-boyfriend to such a drastic act?
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