"This Spirit Pearl is mine, why should I hand it over to you!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "Moreover, things have come to this. You already made a move against me, so naturally, I can't fulfill your wish!"
"If you say that, then don't blame me for being ruthless!"
With a faint smile and a cold glint in her eyes, Ouyang Qingqing looked at Lu Fan again, as if ready to fight to the death. To enter Zhongzhou Academy, she wouldn't care about anything else.
Moreover, this matter was of great importance. If she couldn't enter Zhongzhou Academy, her trip to Zhongzhou would be in vain.
Seeing Ouyang Qingqing's demeanor, Lu Fan's brows furrowed slightly. He knew very well that if he couldn't suppress Ouyang Qingqing, they might both suffer.
More importantly, Ouyang Qingqing was no ordinary person. Even he wasn't entirely confident. Among the younger generation, there were very few who could make him feel such apprehension.
Thinking of this, Lu Fan waved his hand and said, "I don't want to be your enemy. As long as you don't attack me, I'll give you a Spirit Pearl!"
"Is that true?" Ouyang Qingqing's eyes showed joy. Even if she had made the first move, she might not have been able to defeat Lu Fan. If Lu Fan could produce a Spirit Pearl, it would be even better.
"I can give you this Spirit Pearl, but you'll owe me a favor!" Lu Fan shrugged. "After we enter the academy, how will you repay me?"
"Don't worry, I will remember this favor you've given me with this Spirit Pearl!"
Ouyang Qingqing smiled slightly. "As for how I'll repay you, it's hard to say. If anyone makes things difficult for you in Zhongzhou Academy in the future, I will naturally stand by your side. After all, by giving me the Spirit Pearl, we are now friends!"
"Alright, I'll be your friend!" Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile appearing on his face. Trading a Spirit Pearl for a friend was quite worthwhile. Most importantly, Ouyang Qingqing was no ordinary person. If he could befriend Ouyang Qingqing, his future development in Zhongzhou Academy might be better.
As he spoke, Lu Fan took out the Spirit Pearl, showing no signs of hesitation.
Upon receiving the Spirit Pearl, Ouyang Qingqing smiled. She was quite satisfied with Lu Fan, a person of his word. At least in her opinion, the Spirit Pearl was now in her hands, which showed that Lu Fan was not untrustworthy.
"I need to go find my friends. Farewell!" Lu Fan cupped his fists and prepared to turn and leave, not lingering.
"I'll accompany you!" Ouyang Qingqing shrugged. "After all, I took a Spirit Pearl from you, so I'll have to look out for you in the future. This is my promise to you!"
Lu Fan was slightly stunned, and his face showed a hint of awkwardness. Being spoken to like this by a woman inexplicably touched him.
Not long after, Lu Fan and the others arrived at another location in the Ancient Battlefield. At the same time, the young master of the Tao family appeared before Lu Fan and the others, a look of joy on his face.
"Brother Tao, it seems you've obtained a Spirit Pearl, otherwise you wouldn't be so happy!"
Lu Fan smiled and looked at the young master of the Tao family with a serious gaze.
"That's right, I've indeed obtained a Spirit Pearl!" The young master of the Tao family smiled. "Brother Haotian, how about you? Did you get a Spirit Pearl?"
"Don't worry, I naturally got one too!" Lu Fan produced a Spirit Pearl, his gaze becoming calm. With the Spirit Pearl in hand, they could pass the assessment of Zhongzhou Academy, meaning their hard work was not in vain.
"Who is he?" The young master of the Tao family frowned slightly and looked at Ouyang Qingqing, a hint of surprise in his heart.
"This is a friend I just met, and he also obtained a Spirit Pearl!" Lu Fan said with a smile. "As the saying goes, more friends mean more paths. After entering Zhongzhou Academy, we can help each other, as there are many experts within Zhongzhou Academy, and even more monstrous talents!"
"That's right, that's exactly what I mean!" Ouyang Qingqing nodded. "Although we are all rare geniuses, there are likely even more monstrous existences in Zhongzhou Academy. Therefore, those of us who have obtained Spirit Pearls must unite so that we are not bullied by others!"
"Zhongzhou Academy is different from other academies!" The young master of the Tao family shook his head. "Those who can enter Zhongzhou Academy are all peerless geniuses. They won't bully people casually, as their goal is to improve their strength!"
"That may be so, but it's not guaranteed, is it?" Ouyang Qingqing shrugged. "Besides, if that's what you mean, are you unwilling to acknowledge me as a friend?"
"That's not it, Miss, please don't misunderstand!" The young master of the Tao family cupped his fists slightly, his face showing awkwardness. In fact, he was wary of Ouyang Qingqing, as she was someone of unknown origin, especially in this Ancient Battlefield where she could stab him in the back at any moment.
Meanwhile, within the Ancient Battlefield, many people had died tragically. Those who had entered the Ancient Battlefield were basically all dead. The reason for this was the struggle for Spirit Pearls. Now, with fewer than ten Spirit Pearls remaining, most had fallen into the hands of others, leading to widespread conflict.
Those who managed to obtain Spirit Pearls were not currently in possession of them, but faced with the siege of many, they were naturally struggling.
"Where are Xu Kuo and the others?" Lu Fan asked. "If I'm not mistaken, they might be in danger. Regardless of whether they obtained Spirit Pearls, with their strength, it's likely difficult for them to stand out in the Ancient Battlefield!"
"They should be over there!"
The young master of the Tao family pointed. "Our locations are different. As long as we follow their direction, we should be able to find them!"
Lu Fan nodded and did not delay, hurrying towards the other direction.
Regardless, Xu Kuo and Hu Xian'er were from the Eastern Region, and Lu Fan did not want anything to happen to them.
At the same time, on a mountaintop, Hu Xian'er held a Spirit Pearl in her hand, but she was injured, with blood seeping from the corner of her mouth.
Xu Kuo, Hu Xian'er, and Hu Yu were together, looking very tense. They had already suffered serious injuries while fighting for the Spirit Pearl and were now being pursued.
If they couldn't leave the Ancient Battlefield quickly, they might perish in this battlefield.
Hu Yu was covered in blood and looked somewhat disheveled. "Sister, this Spirit Pearl is too terrifying. It has attracted too many enemies. Why don't we throw it away?"