Chapter 743: Vast Battlefield
Lv Bu's appearance, along with the Red Rabbit Army behind him, powerfully shook the eyes of everyone present.
Lin Qian's so-called followers had only just appeared, displaying a momentum that differed immensely from that of the other followers of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan.
The rest of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan was sparsely scattered, standing casually within this courtyard.
In contrast, Lin Qian's side with Lv Bu and the Red Rabbit Army was neatly arrayed, exuding an aura of grim death. That battle intent, which hovered in mid-air as if tangible, thoroughly shocked them.
Merely at first glance, the other members of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan knew that if they were to clash with them, there would be only one outcome.
Defeat!
Even standing by their side, they already lacked the will to fight, especially the leading general. Just a casual glance from the opponent was enough to make one's liver and gallbladder shatter with fear.
"According to the rumors, the Clan Leader's grandson-in-law is an Empire's master. Could this be the strength of that Imperial Army?" they wondered, looking at Lv Bu and the Red Rabbit Army in astonishment.
Even many of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan were relieved that such a force was not their enemy but an ally.
"How about it, the subordinates of my son-in-law are extraordinary, aren't they?" On the other side, Lan Fenger also addressed her father.
On another front, Lan Yi was also shocked as he watched Lv Bu and his Red Rabbit Army, unable to hide the amazement in his eyes.
Although these people's strength did not appear overly formidable, within the same realm, they were simply an invincible force.
In the eyes of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix members, among those participating in the trial, there were only a handful of heirs and leaders of forces that could match them.
"Stable!" Lan Yi thought to himself after witnessing the strength of Lin Qian's subordinates.
With such a force on their side, the trial would naturally pose no problem.
However, what worried Lan Yi somewhat was that Lin Qian's subordinates were so powerful, they would naturally draw the attention of others.
The tall tree catches the wind!
The scenario Lan Yi feared was that Lin Qian might face targeting and joint eradication by other formidable opponents.
After all, the ranking in the trials brought extravagant rewards, and there were private agreements among some powerful forces.
During the first half of the trial, they would join forces to deal with other influential opponents, ensuring that they could not advance to higher ranks.
After dealing with all the potential threats, they would then fight among themselves to determine the specific ranking and award allocation.
In this way, the rewards from the trial had always been in their pockets.
And such scenarios had persisted for a long time within the trials of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute, with few able to breach their defense of the rankings.
The Starry Sky Blue Phoenix Clan, with only their own force, also could not contend with them; they had to accept a secondary position, ensuring entry into the Sea Spiral Holy Institute, and live in peace.
But this time, it was different. The strength of Lin Qian's subordinates was too terrifying. Just one glance was enough to see that their combat power was extraordinary.
Certainly, those who had formed secret alliances among the powerful forces would be watching closely.
Lan Yi also stepped forward, coming to Lin Qian's side, to carefully explain the situation to him, advising him to remain vigilant and to perhaps keep a low profile at the beginning of the trial.
After listening to Lan Yi's description, Lin Qian's eyes revealed shock. Such behavior, it was no different than monopolizing the ranks and rewards of the trial. Could it be that the Sea Spiral Holy Institute was unaware, or would they not stop it?
Regarding Lin Qian's doubts, Lan Yi chuckled and shook his head: "Once you enter the Sea Spiral Holy Institute, you will fully understand that for such behavior, the institute will encourage it rather than punish."
"Following the institute's logic, since others can form alliances, why can't you form your own to bring them down and secure the ranking rewards for yourselves?"
Lan Yi's words brought a smile to Lin Qian's face. He looked into the distance at a hazy silhouette, which was the mainland of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's inner courtyard: "Hearing grandpa's words like this, I've indeed become quite interested in the Sea Spiral Holy Institute."
"As for keeping a low profile, the Huaxia Empire will not flaunt its sharpness unnecessarily, nor will it hide in the face of adversity. If they dare, let them come. Even when facing their siege, the ones who lose may not necessarily be us."
Lin Qian spoke with confidence, which unconsciously made Lan Yi believe in his words, convinced that he could emerge victorious even when surrounded by enemies.
After observing Lin Qian for a long time, Lan Yi realized that the other would not heed his advice to deliberately act inconspicuously; instead, Lin Qian would do things in his own style.
Therefore, Lan Yi did not say much more. It was Lin Qian's own choice, and he really had no right to interfere.
However, Lan Yi was also very curious about how far Lin Qian could go in this trial: "With the strength of his subordinates, he should be able to make it into the top twenty."
Though Lin Qian's forces were formidable, the process of the trial was extremely chaotic, and anything could happen.
Even the possibility of Lin Qian being eliminated existed, though it was very small.
"Be very careful, you must support each other." After pondering for a moment, Lan Yi looked at everyone before him and said, "I will be here, waiting for your good news."
"Don't worry, Clan Leader, we will surely not disappoint you."
"That's right, we from the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan are not to be trifled with."
Members of the Starry Sky Blue Phoenix clan, all ready to participate in the trial, waved their hands and shouted, full of confidence, assuring their Clan Leader not to worry too much about them.
Subsequently, the group soared into the sky, flying towards the direction where the trial was about to be held.
"Let's go!" Lin Qian also looked towards Ye Xin and Ye Nanxin, and said.
After his words fell, they too soared into the sky, heading towards the distant Trial Land.
Lv Bu, spurring his Red Rabbit horse beneath him, also took to the air, racing off. The cavalry of the Red Rabbit Army, all mounted on dark chestnut horses, followed suit, rising into the air, charging through the sky like a red torrent.
The site of the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's trial was in a trial battlefield far from the city of trials.
It didn't take long for Lin Qian to see the destination as he rushed towards the location of the Trial Land.
It was not that they were moving exceedingly fast, but rather that the area occupied by the Trial Land was too vast, more than ten times larger than the continents of Soul Martial Star, with an Array barrier enveloping it. Even from great distances, it could be clearly seen.
Lin Qian's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the vast battlefield ahead, for he knew that was where he would fight next in the Sea Spiral Holy Institute's unique trial.