When the three passed the river and set foot on the other side, they saw a few others nearby. However, the two parties made eye contact and then they mutually split away, moving swiftly into the complicated terrain.

Li Luo and his friends plunged into a dense forest, with birdsongs coming from the mountains around. Their faces were all serious.

"What are your plans?" Li Luo asked Zhao Kuo and Yu Lang.

Zhao Kuo smiled. "I initially thought I would get some points first in the elimination round. But now I think I'll stick to you."

"Because of Lian Zhong?"

Li Luo said, "There's no need for that. I'm not too worried."

"Brother Luo, you can handle yourself, no doubt. Of course I know you're not afraid of him. I'm just worried they're going to bring a whole gang against you. Although I'm not...