The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

"Looks like these are the only ones left."

As night fell, there were twelve people in total, including Lu Yuan who came out of the river.

Just as Lu Yuan had predicted, they were all newcomers.

As elites, each of them considered themselves extraordinary and originally did not take this test seriously.

In their view, those so-called elderly people were nothing more than the worst off, and there was nothing to worry about.

But less than a day later, after being ravaged by the old man in various ways, they realized that they were the complete novices who could be slaughtered at will.

This test is going to continue for who knows how long. If this continues, I'm afraid we'll end up with nothing left, not even our underwear. When individual strength is insufficient, it's natural to think of banding together for warmth.

So they contacted each other and formed this "Newcomer Self-Help Alliance," agreeing to meet here tonight.

"What a coincidence."

After hearing the whole story, Lu Yuan sighed silently. It just so happened that the place where he was hiding was chosen.

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease; trouble always finds its own way. That's just fate.

"We can't be so pathetic! We can't just focus on protecting ourselves!"

"That's right. Before, we were outnumbered and outmatched, and our cultivation was inferior to theirs. We could only try to protect ourselves. But now there are twelve of us!"

"Indeed, even if their cultivation levels are a tier lower, surely more than ten people working together can't take down an old bird?"

……

Originally, the alliance was just to prevent veteran players from stealing points. Now that there are more of them, some people have started to have ulterior motives and want to steal points from those veteran players instead.

Human nature is such that once you've gained something, you want more.

However, in Lu Yuan's opinion, it was really wishful thinking to think that they could snatch away veterans just by having a numerical advantage.

The reason why veterans are veterans is not only because they have higher skills, but also because they have rich experience.

They were well-prepared, each equipped with a thermal imager, making them virtually invisible in the dense jungle.

With so many newcomers gathered together, they're easy targets and impossible to ambush. In contrast, the veterans can move in and out as needed.

Even if they were to face off head-on, in terms of pure skill, they might not be a match for a veteran.

After all, most of these veterans have already opened their martial meridians, and some have even opened six or seven meridians, exceeding the standard.

Of course, the above comparisons do not include Lu Yuan himself.

He had no intention of getting involved in this mess.

"Isn't this a bit dangerous?"

"Yeah, we'd be lucky if we could just hold onto our current points."

Since there are radicals, there are also conservatives.

Immediately afterwards, some people raised concerns.

There were about ten people in total, and disagreements arose right at the beginning.

"Vote! The minority shall submit to the majority!"

There's no point in arguing, so someone immediately made a suggestion.

After thinking it over, everyone agreed that this was the only option.

Then they voted by raising their hands. Seven people agreed to fight back, four wanted to play it safe, and Lu Yuan abstained.

"Then it's decided! We'll fight back and kill them!"

"Yes! Let them experience our power too!"

Lin Hao was beaming with excitement, as if he had already trampled the old bird under his feet.

Ye Qingluan, Li Bufan, and two others did not want to clash with the veterans, but given the voting results, they had no choice but to agree if they did not want to be removed from the team.

"Now let's think about how to turn the tables on the veterans!"

Wang Chengjun, who was in charge, said something else and looked at everyone.

"What are you waiting for? Let's take on whoever we run into!"

"They are definitely no match for us now, but if they can't win, they can run away, so this is not a good idea."

……

After discussing it for more than half an hour, the group finally came up with a plan.

It's called luring the snake out of its hole!

To put it simply, use one or two people as bait to lure the veterans into an attack, while the others lie in ambush beforehand and then swarm in to counterattack.

Upon hearing their plan, Lu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

The veterans have thermal imaging cameras. With so many of them hidden in various places, if you don't look too closely, how could they possibly fall into the trap?

These people have been robbed by the veterans so many times, yet they don't even consider how the veterans accurately find them.

However, Lu Yuan did not mention these things.

If you want to survive, the first rule is not to stand out.

"Then who would be the right person to be the bait?"

Wang Chengjun spoke again, looking at everyone.

Everyone turned their heads away, avoiding eye contact with Wang Chengjun.

Although everyone was lying in ambush, the bait used to lure the enemy into a trap could still be eaten in the end.

To put it bluntly, it's an extremely dangerous position, and often involves putting in a lot of effort for little reward.

After all, who has ever seen a decoy make a sound?

"Since there's no one willing to participate, then let's draw..."

"I recommend Lu Yuan!"

Before Wang Chengjun could finish speaking, Lin Hao suddenly spoke up and pointed at Lu Yuan.

Everyone was taken aback and looked at Lu Yuan.

"I won't do it."

Lu Yuan waved his hand dismissively, telling him to use him as bait was a joke.

No one was surprised; after all, they wouldn't have agreed either.

"Why wouldn't you do it!"

Lin Hao spoke again, looking at Lu Yuan with disdain.

"You're just a piece of trash with a first-grade martial vein. If you don't become the bait, who will?"

"A first-grade martial vein?"

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Lu Yuan again, their faces showing surprise.

It should be noted that the Special Operations Team has always only recruited elites, and having a second-grade martial vein is already considered an exception.

A first-grade martial artist isn't even qualified to do odd jobs for a special operations team!

At first, they doubted whether Lin Hao was talking nonsense, but seeing that Lu Yuan did not refute it and looked calm, they realized that it was actually true.

Surprised, the crowd looked at Lu Yuan with disdain and rejection.

They were able to join the special operations team because they were elites. Why should Lu Yuan, a mere first-grade martial artist, receive the same treatment as them?

It's like a garbage bag getting into a luxury store; how could the designer bags next to it possibly be happy about that?

"I agree to let him be the bait!"

"I agree!"

"I second that!"

Immediately afterwards, everyone voiced their agreement.

"Lu Yuan, right?"

Wang Chengjun looked at everyone, then turned to Lu Yuan and said with a smile.

"Then I'll leave the rest to you."

"Can't!"

Before Lu Yuan could speak, Ye Qingluan stepped in front of him and said something.

"The bait is too dangerous! We can't let him go!"

"Why can't he go?"

"The bait is dangerous, so why should we go?"

"Since he's in this team, he should do his part! With a first-grade martial vein and this level of strength, what else can he do besides being bait?"

"Exactly! He should be the bait!"

The crowd echoed this sentiment, their expressions turning rather unfriendly as they looked at Ye Qingluan.

"This is a decision made by everyone, and it cannot be changed arbitrarily because of one person."

Wang Chengjun looked at Ye Qingluan and said in a deep voice.

"If anyone objects, please leave!"

"Fine, I'll leave then!"

Ye Qingluan snorted coldly and pulled Lu Yuan away.

"Qingluan, don't be impulsive."

Lu Yuan smiled, but remained standing still.

Lu Yuan originally intended to leave, but now that Ye Qingluan was involved, things became more complicated.

After all, he didn't care about anything, and Ye Qingluan still had to stay in the special operations team.

"Just bait, perfect, that's what I'm best at."

Lu Yuan smiled, patted Ye Qingluan's hand, and offered a word of comfort. Before Ye Qingluan could say anything, he turned to the crowd and spoke.

"Don't worry, everyone, I'll definitely be the bait!"