My junior sister sees everyone as a heretical cultivator.

Chapter 233 It's a good thing that young people have drive!

Is this a monster or a demon that won't attack people unless someone is nearby?

Lin Qingfeng looked at her terrified expression and nodded solemnly:

"Yeah, I feel the same way."

"In your current state, it's just a matter of getting slapped a few more times; a few more slaps and you're done for."

Su Ling'er: ...

You know that, why are you asking?!
You just want me to go up there and die, don't you!
Where is your conscience?!

……

As time went on, more and more player teams solved the temple puzzles and gradually reached the top of the canopy.

The once empty edge of the platform is now crowded with people.

Hundreds of Guixi Sect disciples, of varying ranks, have gathered near the entrance to the Stairway of Light.

Lin Qingfeng glanced at the few low-level NPCs behind him and said:
"You guys, when the fight starts, why don't you just stay here on the steps?"

"Judging by your physiques, you'd probably die instantly if you went up there. I doubt I can take care of you afterwards. Why don't you just stay put?"

After saying that, he reached out his hand to Su Ling'er.

"Oh right, junior Wa, I'll return your wife, Kaya, to you after the Secret Realm. She'll still be useful this time!"

"Also, junior sister, bring me your ancient sword first."

"Given the current situation, you won't be able to use it; it's a complete waste. If you die later and get sent out of the secret realm, our team will be missing a crucial piece of equipment."

Su Ling'er: ...

She knew it.

However, it was given to us by someone else, so returning it is perfectly reasonable.

Sigh, it's a bit of a shame that I haven't even had a chance to warm it up yet.

She returned it to Lin Qingfeng and offered her blessings:

"Junior sister here wishes senior brother a resounding victory in vanquishing demons and monsters!"

Lin Qingfeng nodded with satisfaction.

However, after handing over the ancient sword, Su Ling'er did not back down.

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes.

"Senior Brother, Junior Sister... still intends to go up and give it a try."

Lin Qingfeng glanced at her with some surprise.

"Oh? Aren't you afraid of dying?"

He looked up and thought for a moment.

We've already reached the final boss stage. Even if we die and are teleported out midway, the system should still give us some rewards based on our participation, right?

They won't be completely deprived of soup.

On the contrary, if you just stay in the back and coast along until the end, your evaluation might be very low, and you might not get any reward at all.

Since Su Ling'er is willing, it's good to let her go up and experience the atmosphere.

"alright."

Lin Qingfeng nodded.
"But let me make this clear first: once the fight starts, I won't have time to help you. Whether you live or die is entirely up to you."

“Junior sister understands.” Su Ling’er nodded solemnly. “At worst, this trip to the secret realm will end here.”

But she had her own considerations in mind.

Although she repeatedly stepped forward in the Ju-on haunted house because there was someone behind her who needed protection, and that person was not very intelligent, she was always in fear.

Besides, dying here won't really mean dying.

If you don't even have the courage to fight back when facing a powerful enemy, what's the point of pursuing power and upholding your principles?

So, even if it's just doing what you can in this battle.

Even just seeing how big the gap is between oneself and such a perfect Golden Core cultivator is a rare opportunity to define one's future cultivation path.

She needs to know exactly what she is capable of.

"Senior Sister Su! Are you out of your mind?!"

Upon hearing Su Ling'er's decision, Wang Xiedi grabbed her sleeve in shock.

"Our senior brother said we can just stay here!"
"You could have survived to the end by just hiding and maybe even gotten a reward, so why did you have to go up there and die?" In his view, this was completely incomprehensible behavior.

Why would someone choose to challenge a monster they can't possibly defeat when there's a safe zone available? Isn't that just plain stupid?
Besides, our senior brother is here this time, so there's no need for us to go forward and cause trouble!
Su Ling'er looked at him with unusually firm eyes.

"Junior Brother Wang, there are some things we have to try."

She broke free from Wang Xiedi's hand and resolutely walked towards the front line where the players had gathered.

Wang Xiedi stared at her resolute back, standing there dumbfounded, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He didn't understand.

He felt his palms sweating and his legs going weak just from the oppressive aura of that writhing shadow.

Just feeling it, just looking at it, is it enough to make you rush in?

He swallowed hard; his throat felt dry and parched.

but……

Senior Sister Su dared to face the challenge head-on and confront that terrifying monster.

And what about yourself?

A man... who only thinks about hiding behind his senior brother and living a wretched life?

Inside Wang Xiedi's heart, it felt like two little people were fighting. One was screaming, "Run! You'll die!", while the other voice was questioning his dignity.

Besides...

You won't really die here...

This thought gave him a false sense of courage.

Well... how about... going... going... going?
His teeth began to chatter uncontrollably, and his legs trembled like leaves.

He was really scared.

He was afraid of being slapped into a pulp by that monster, afraid of experiencing that excruciating pain of being torn apart.

but……

He watched Su Shijie's figure disappear into the crowd.

He gritted his teeth and finally took a step, his legs, which were already somewhat unresponsive, and moved shakily towards the front line.

At worst, this experience will end here!

Die or die!

I still don't want to die!

They could have easily survived until the end!
Why did they have to go up there and pretend to be killed?!

Oh well, anyway... anyway... anyway, it's not like I'm really dead!

He mentally encouraged himself while trying to appear calm as he took a step forward.

Standing at the back, Li Chunfeng watched the two men rush forward one after another and touched the wooden sword at his waist.

"Oh, young man, it's a good thing to have drive."

He muttered to himself as he slowly walked up, only this time he drew his sword and sheathed it much faster.

"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"

……

Once all the teams had assembled, Lin Qingfeng looked at the nearly one thousand people in front of him and began the pre-battle deployment.

"First and second regiments, you two will be the vanguard. Go up and assess the strength of this monster!"

Make sure to spread out and figure out its attack patterns and spell range!
"Don't be afraid of dying, it's a tactical necessity!"

"understand!"

The nearly one hundred players from the two groups charged forward without the slightest hesitation, roaring as they went.

Su Ling'er and Wang Xiedi watched this scene with some confusion.

Moreover, their deaths were merely to figure out the monster's magic; was such a death truly worthwhile?

Are their experiences unimportant?

Alas, even those of the demonic path possess this awareness; can the righteous path truly defeat these demonic individuals...?

(End of this chapter)