Although He Kaqingtang repeatedly emphasized that the competition was secondary and friendship was primary, He Kaqingtang's direct promise of official positions in the court ignited the participants' fighting spirit.
This competition would be bloody, no matter what.
"I'm not participating. My father has plenty of money, and I have no interest in being an official."
"Second brother, participate for me. If you win, you'll be an official, and it will be an honor for our family."
"I abstain."
"Hahaha, it's best if you all abstain, so I have a chance to win."
"The rules are quite interesting."
"I want to perform well. If I can come out on top, maybe I'll catch the eye of young master Lian Nuo. Then I'll soar to great heights, wouldn't that be wonderful? Hahaha..."
"A toad dreaming of eating swan meat, what a fine dream you have."
...
With the rules changed, over a hundred people immediately withdrew.
Each person received their number upon entering, and then the computer randomly assigned them into groups.
"Now we will begin the random grouping. Those whose numbers are called will come to the stage first to receive their equipment and head up the mountain," He Kaqingtang announced.
Meng Jingwei stood beside Qing Muye, her brow furrowed. "This time, it's not what we anticipated."
She was deeply worried.
Qing Muye comforted Meng Jingwei, "Don't worry, I will rendezvous with you as soon as possible."
"Mmm. You must be careful." Meng Jingwei looked at Qing Muye affectionately, her eyes filled with longing, but more so with reluctance and worry.
She feared that Qing Muye might encounter danger.
Among the over a thousand participants, Anthony, Song Jun, Han Junyan, Xiao Cheng, and Antina stood together.
Antina: "The rules have suddenly changed, what should we do?"
Anthony: "This makes it easier for me to get rid of Qing Muye and Meng Jingwei."
Xiao Cheng: "But it also makes it easier for others to get rid of us!"
Han Junyan: "We don't know who the prey is yet."
Anthony snorted and glanced at his injured left hand, which had lost its palm. "No matter what, I will ensure Qing Muye dies here."
To avenge himself, Anthony brought his injured body to participate in the hunting event.
Although it was called a hunting event, they were more like prey.
On the large screen was an animal, a white bird resembling a phoenix, a divine creature of the Hidden Clan.
It was said that this divine creature was nearly extinct, and finding it required entering the deep mountains.
Moreover, this divine creature was extremely quick to react and flew at very high speeds, making it as difficult as ascending to heaven to capture it.
But more people participated in this grand hunting ceremony, their true intentions not on the hunt itself.
Antina held Xiao Cheng's hand. "I... I'm a little worried."
Xiao Cheng's expression was cold. "You should withdraw. You are not suited to participate."
This event was extremely dangerous.
Xiao Cheng did not wish for Antina to participate.
"Are you worried about me making a move on Meng Jingwei, or are you worried about me?" Antina asked sarcastically.
Ever since the incident on the west mountain where Xiao Cheng risked his life to protect Meng Jingwei, Antina had held a grudge.
Although that day in the hotel, she and Xiao Cheng had finally become husband and wife in the truest sense, when Antina went to Anthony's courtyard and saw the surveillance video provided by Meng Jingwei, discovering that Xiao Cheng had met Meng Jingwei late at night, she still couldn't control her jealousy.
Her goal for this venture into the mountains was simple.
It was to eliminate Meng Jingwei, to personally eliminate Meng Jingwei!
As long as she was dead, Xiao Cheng would forever belong to her alone.
"Of course, I'm worried about you!" Xiao Cheng said coldly, his brow furrowed. "Meng Jingwei's abilities far surpass yours, and now with the random groupings, who will protect you?"