Chapter 464: Battle Deployment

"There are three main paths leading toward the valley; I will hold the center and try to draw the enemy's main commander."

"Qin Qin Zhulu, Yi Yi Lisha, your two squads are responsible for the left path."

"Bai Bai Doudou, Wang Wang Hejiu, your two squads are responsible for the right path; your side might face more trouble because we previously spread the smoke bomb intelligence that Yu Lang is also dual-phased, so the enemy will likely increase their forces against you. However, if that happens, it is actually good news for us, because it will disperse their strength."

"Of course, the trouble is that you will need to withstand greater pressure."

Outside the valley, Li Luo was making the upcoming battle deployment.

"Preliminary guesses suggest two or three Holy Academies might participate in our encirclement; although we are at a disadvantage in numbers, in terms of quality, I believe we still hold the upper hand."

Not counting him as their top combat power, Qin Qin Zhulu is equally strong; with his strength, he could serve as a main commander in other academies, and even within the Holy Profound Star Academy, if not for this generation producing him as an anomaly, Qin Qin Zhulu would still be the strongest in the One-Star Courtyard.

As for the others, Bai Bai Doudou, Wang Wang Hejiu and the like, have all already reached the peak of the first transformation of the Transformation Phase.

With the current three-path deployment, excluding Li Luo's position, the pressure on Qin Qin Zhulu's side might be the lightest, while Bai Bai Doudou, Yu Lang, and Wang Wang Hejiu's side might bear immense pressure.

"Should we let Yu Lang come to my side?" Qin Qin Zhulu spoke at this moment.

His side is stronger; if Yu Lang comes, he can share the pressure for him.

Li Luo pondered for a while, shook his head, and said, "Your side has the advantage; you are needed to guard the left path. If you can drive the enemy back there as soon as possible, that would be best."

"Yu Lang and his side are originally meant to withstand pressure; do not feel sorry for him."

Yu Lang rolled his eyes; apparently, he was just a sandbag.

However, he also understood the current situation was special; they were at a disadvantage due to being outnumbered, and the smoke bomb intelligence Li Luo previously released needed him to step forward and disperse the enemy's forces.

"Everyone, this is our first battle; I hope we display the prestige of our Holy Profound Star Academy."

After making the arrangements, Li Luo smiled slightly and bowed to everyone.

Everyone smiled as well, then said no more, dispersing to their respective responsible areas.

Lu Qing'er walked last, her beautiful eyes glistening as she stared at Li Luo, and said softly, "Li Luo, is there any problem on your side?"

She actually knew that Li Luo, as the revealed dual-phased one, was the true target the enemy was aiming at, because once a problem arose on Li Luo's side, it would not only cause a huge blow to their morale but also directly lead to the collapse of the defense line.

Hearing this, Li Luo immediately said, "Never tell a man that you have a problem!"

"Do you need me to stay and help you?" Lu Qing'er laughed.

Li Luo said seriously, "Student Lu Qing'er, please obey the main commander's orders; otherwise, even if you are beautiful, I will punish you!"

"Your mouth is so sharp."

The girl rolled her eyes at Li Luo, then clasped her hands behind her back and lightly hopped with youthful energy toward her teammates, leaving behind her slender and graceful figure.

Li Luo admired the girl's figure for a while, then tapped his toe, releasing phasic power; his figure leaped to the top of a large tree. From here, he could see a sea of forests all around; this was the battlefield he had chosen, allowing him to overlook all battlefields in this mountain forest.

His gaze turned to the mountain forest not far away, because figures were beginning to appear there.

There were quite a few people.

Li Luo narrowed his eyes slightly; it seemed three Holy Academy teams were participating in this encirclement.

While Li Luo noticed those teams, the latter group also discovered him standing above the forest, his gaze looking down upon them.

Some commotion arose among the many figures, and then a yellow-robed figure suddenly shot into the sky. He leaped above the forest, treading on tree tops, and rapidly approached Li Luo's position.

Finally, he stopped at a position more than twenty meters away from Li Luo.

"This must be the main commander of the Holy Profound Star Academy, Li Luo, right? I am Zhao Zhao Xingying from the Red Sand Holy Academy." The yellow-robed youth smiled and bowed.

Li Luo nodded with a smile, acknowledging the greeting.

"I didn't expect the main commander Li Luo to hide so deeply; the intelligence exchanged previously did not reveal that you possess dual phases," Zhao Zhao Xingying said.

Li Luo laughed, "Our academy has already exposed one dual-phased person; we can't expose them all, can we?"

"That Yu Lang?"

Zhao Zhao Xingying chuckled lightly, "Is he really dual-phased?"

"Who knows?" Li Luo laughed.

"Main Commander Li Luo, I won't waste time with meaningless words... I just want to ask, do you really intend to swallow this medium Spirit Gathering Altar alone?" Zhao Zhao Xingying asked.

Li Luo nodded.

"Main Commander Li Luo's appetite is a bit too large," Zhao Zhao Xingying frowned.

"The bold get stuffed to death; the timid starve to death," Li Luo laughed.

"Three Holy Academies have gathered here; do you think your Holy Profound Star Academy can swallow it?"

"We have to try."

Zhao Zhao Xingying fell silent for a moment, then said, "Main Commander Li Luo, if you are willing, our Red Sand Holy Academy can choose to cooperate with you. If we join hands, the other two Holy Academies should retreat out of fear."

"Selling your allies so quickly?" Li Luo was somewhat surprised.

"They aren't really allies; we just gathered for the Spirit Gathering Altar. If cooperating with Main Commander Li Luo can also secure it, why choose them?" Zhao Zhao Xingying was direct.

"Aren't you afraid I will tell them this?"

"They won't believe it, and I won't admit it. Main Commander Li Luo shouldn't be so naive, right?"

"How much do you want?" Li Luo said.

"Half."

Li Luo laughed and said, "Your appetite isn't small either; it seems we can't negotiate."

Zhao Zhao Xingying said helplessly, "It seems Main Commander Li Luo is very confident in himself."

"How about this... the three of you main commanders fight me. If you win, the Spirit Gathering Altar is yours; if you lose, then leave quietly. How about that?" Li Luo said calmly.

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhao Zhao Xingying's eyes: "You want to fight three? Main Commander Li Luo, you are really arrogant."

"Just challenging the limits," Li Luo laughed.

"A very tempting approach, but I choose to refuse," Zhao Zhao Xingying smiled slightly and said, "We clearly have a greater numerical advantage; why should we fight you here?"

"That is truly a pity," Li Luo said, while sighing inwardly; the enemy wasn't stupid after all.

"Since we can't reach an agreement, then forget it. Main Commander Li Luo, on behalf of the Red Sand Holy Academy, the Holy Longyu Academy, and the Tian Tong Holy Academy, from now on, we declare war on your Holy Profound Star Academy."

Zhao Zhao Xingying stared at Li Luo, his gaze gradually sharpening.

"However, to show respect for you, we three Squad Leaders will, as you wish, join forces to deal with you."

As his words fell, he waved his hand lightly.

Instantly, from the forest behind, streams of Xiangli erupted violently.