Chapter 581

In Lu Ziyue's territory.

Boom!!

Boom!!

Boom!!

Cannon fire rained down.

The Silver-tier defense tower… though its power was weak, at least the noise was enormous.

To resist the Dark Army's assault, several teachers and nearby players had already summoned their troops.

Many sheltering students had pale, terrified faces.

The tide of the Dark Army stretched to the other end of the earth, impossible to see the end.

Lu Ziyue clenched her tiny fists, her beautiful face filled with worry.

Before her, of course, were countless troops of the Dark Army.

Thanks to the active rescue efforts of the teachers, Lu Ziyue, and the surrounding forces, many students had already returned to Lu Ziyue's territory.

They cast Scouting Technique upon them.

【Evil Dragon Knight (Tier 11)】

【Evil Energy Cannon (Tier 11)】

【Dark Catapult (Tier 11)】

…

"We're doomed!! These are all elite units!!"

"Mom, I don't want to die!!"

"Where's the school's reinforcements? Why aren't they here yet?!"

"Will I really perish here before I've even become famous?!"

"…"

The students naturally felt an unshakable despair.

Lu Ziyue's territory was only Tier 4; its strongest units were naturally high-tier…

They weren't even in the same league.

They'd shatter at the first touch, for crying out loud?

At that moment, a voice emerged from the student crowd: "Everyone, our Li family's aerial forces are arriving soon—they'll take you home!"

"Awesome!! The Li family truly lives up to being one of the Eight Great Families of Dragon Nation!"

"We're saved!! The Li family is legendary!!"

"Starting today, I'm joining the Li family!"

"…"

The students, having escaped death, erupted in cheers.

The Li family students also felt triumphant—this feeling of being adored by all was truly delightful!

But.

His gaze quickly fell on Zhao Xiaoxue: "Sorry, our aerial vehicles are full—we can't take you. Of course, if you're willing to offer something in return—"

"…"

Everyone's eyes narrowed.

Full?

Are you kidding me?

The Li family's aerial forces arrived by the hundreds of thousands! They could easily carry a thousand people, let alone one.

This guy's clearly trying to hit on her!

And Zhao Xiaoxue… was also confused.

Did she need him to take her?

She sneered, and naturally ignored him.

Luo Ling chuckled lightly: "If you're going to be deserters, just sneak off quietly!"

Several nearby students echoed: "Exactly! Our senior's city is on the brink—why are you running off so fast?"

"…"

Hearing this,

Every student's face flushed crimson.

Never mind anything else—our senior had treated them well.

To rescue them back to her territory, she risked opening the city gates, and countless troops died because of it.

But still…

Before their own lives, they'd abandon even their own family—why care about a senior?

They laughed heartily.

"Hahaha, if you want to die, die then—why drag us down with you?"

"This is called preserving the green mountains—you'll always have firewood later!"

"We're only Tier 1 students, with no troops—what good would staying do? Better to survive and avenge our senior later!"

"…"

The students each found endless excuses to justify themselves.

Lu Ziyue felt a flicker of anger in her heart, but she sighed softly and said:

"Everyone, fall back! I'll cover the rear!"

The moment those words left her lips.

Everyone was visibly moved, and several of the girls' eyes even welled up as they looked at Lu Ziyue.

This was the lord of Dragon Nation!

But suddenly, an icy voice rang out from behind Lu Ziyue.

"Was it worth it?"