The water spheres ruptured, and then the water puppets trapped inside woke up. They charged over when they sensed the auras of living beings. The group could sense the creatures’ powerful resentment even from far, far away. Those with lower cultivations couldn't help but shiver all over.

“Everyone, get into position. Crossbow shooters, fire at your targets; scouts, prepare the traps; everyone else, prepare for close quarters combat…” Even though Bi Linglong’s face was a bit pale, she still firmly gave out orders one after another. Her steady voice began to affect everyone else. Their formation, which had been starting to become a bit disorderly, also stabilized.

Whoosh!

A barrage of bolts shot upward. Their surfaces flickered with white light, coming from special ice element formations carved by rune masters. They could turn ki into the ice element.

This was the crown prince’s great exam, so the royal family had given them abundant resources. The Jade Moon Serpent could...