"Since you want to team up with me, then so be it. But I'll make it clear, I won't cover for your troubles. You'd best not cause me any interference, or you can forget about teaming up!" Lu Fan stated bluntly.
Chu Ting blinked slightly, a trace of awkwardness on her face. She understood what Lu Fan was implying, "Don't worry, I'm on your team, so I naturally won't let others interfere with you!"
After speaking, Chu Ting turned to Li Ziming, "I've already made myself clear. I won't team up with you, so don't pester me further. And don't hold grudges against him, or that means you're holding grudges against me!"
"If you don't want to team up with me, fine!"
Li Ziming smiled faintly, "In that case, I'll find others to form a team with. We'll meet at North Sea Academy!"
After Li Ziming left, Lu Fan spoke, "The area we're heading through is too concentrated. The direction they chose will undoubtedly have beast hordes. It's better to take a detour. That way, we might be able to avoid the beasts!"
"Brother Ye's suggestion is indeed good!"
Han Feng chimed in, "But are the beasts in North Sea Academy really that formidable? To the point where Brother Ye is so wary and even wants to take a detour."
"Caution is the parent of safety. Moreover, those who can enter North Sea Academy are no ordinary people. It's like being in a cave; any slight misstep could lead to disaster!" Lu Fan stated directly, "Our goal is to enter the academy, not to risk our lives outside!"
"I agree with that sentiment!"
Chu Ting nodded slightly, her expression turning serious. Now that things had reached this point, she held Lu Fan in high regard and naturally wouldn't contradict him.
"Alright, since that's the case, we'll take the detour!"
Han Feng nodded slightly. While he felt going straight was fine, since Lu Fan had said so, he couldn't argue. They were a team, and if disagreements arose, it could lead to their disintegration, which he wouldn't want to see.
"Since everyone agrees with this plan, we'll proceed accordingly!" Lu Fan smiled slightly and led the way.
Chu Ting and the others followed behind without any complaints. Her trust in Lu Fan grew, perhaps due to him saving her in the cave, which had touched her.
The reason Lu Fan chose to detour wasn't due to his exceptional cleverness, but because the old man had told him that going straight would lead to beast hordes, and these beasts were no simple creatures. If a fight truly broke out, they might find themselves in danger.
After a period of detouring, they encountered some beasts along the way, but they were all low-level ones, dealt with in a flash.
Meanwhile, many disciples in the central area were being attacked by beasts, with some even being devoured as food, a gruesome sight.
The surrounding team members fled in panic. In such critical moments, no one could be relied upon; the only one who could protect oneself was oneself.
Lu Fan suddenly stopped and ascended a hilltop, gazing at the strange beasts in the central area. He frowned, "It seems that not many people will be able to successfully reach North Sea Academy this time."
Chu Ting also stood by, frozen. Only now did she truly understand the hardships of the world. For the weak to become strong, it required a foundation built on corpses.
"Seeing this situation, I doubt many will survive!" Long Yi frowned, "Is North Sea Academy too cruel? If so, will only a handful of people pass successfully!"
"North Sea Academy's admissions have always been strict. Passing North Sea Academy's assessment is how one enters, and that is the academy's rule!" Han Feng explained.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan nodded slightly, "I didn't expect you to be so familiar with North Sea Academy's rules."
"If one intends to join North Sea Academy, one naturally needs to understand it, otherwise, it would be a wasted trip." Han Feng smiled, "However, the beasts are increasing, and more importantly, even if we detour, we still have to pass through a stretch of road ahead. At that time, we might be surrounded by beasts!"
"That is also my concern!"
Lu Fan stated, "We've avoided large numbers of beasts, but if we rashly charge through the path ahead, it will surely enrage the beasts. At that time, we will become primary targets of attack!"
"Do you see that city ahead?"
Long Yi spoke, "As long as we successfully enter that abandoned city, we can effectively avoid the beasts. At that time, we won't have to be so vigilant!"
"Easier said than done. Once inside the city, leaving won't be so simple."
Han Feng stated, "Perhaps we can wait here. When night falls and the numerous beasts are resting, we can then charge through and reach North Sea Academy!"
"Things are not as simple as they seem!"
Lu Fan shook his head, "Beasts also have extremely keen senses at night. Traveling at night will be even more difficult."
"This won't work, and that won't work. Then what should we do!"
Chu Ting frowned, "Are we supposed to wait here to die? If I had known this, I shouldn't have come to North Sea Academy. It would have been better to be a young lady at home."
"You can actually return now!"
Lu Fan said softly, "We will absolutely not stop you."
Chu Ting blinked slightly, her face instantly turning embarrassed. She had just been venting her frustration. After all, since they had come this far, how could she withdraw midway.
"I think we cannot sit idly by. If they all die, these beasts will target us!"
Lu Fan stated, "Therefore, our initial strategy was wrong!"
"I agree with this point!" Han Feng nodded, "Since our views align, why not make a move directly!" Su Dan Novel Network
Lu Fan did not delay, stepping towards the central area. Now, to resist the beasts, they could only cooperate wholeheartedly; otherwise, it would be nearly impossible for them to reach North Sea Academy.
Meanwhile, Tutor Wan Hai was observing from the shadows. He was quite satisfied with Lu Fan's team. Their ability to understand and take detours indicated that their intelligence and other aspects were far superior to ordinary people.
"You小子, be careful. This forest contains beasts that can rival Great Spirit Masters!" The ancient old man Hong Meng warned. His perception was extremely keen; he could discern any beast and even identify their ranks.
"Even if such beasts exist, I will not sit idly by!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, carrying a hint of determination. He knew very well that only by continuously becoming stronger could he do what he wanted to do.