When Lu Qing'er appeared on the screen, surrounded on all sides, there were looks of consternation back outside Whitespirit Mountain.

"That's Southwind Academy's Lu Qing'er? First on the leaderboard?"

"She's being targeted? That's Shi Huang, and Xiang Liang, Chi Su, Zong Fu. Hoo. All the top few in points."

"Southwind Academy is in trouble now. Shi Huang came well prepared. He must have plotted this earlier. If they can knock Lu Qing'er out, then Eastpool Academy will probably overtake Southwind Academy by eliminating their leader."

"Cheeky lads, ganging up on such a beautiful, wee lass."

"Well, no such rule. Lu Qing'er was careless, is all."

"..."

The chatter swelled with excitement. No matter which side you were on, this battle promised to be the most spectacular one in these exams.

In the pavilion,...