In the following day, due to the cooperation between the Wang brothers and Mu Chen's small group, their numbers had clearly increased slightly. However, although they were cooperating, it was clear that the Wang brothers did not have any thoughts of directly treating Mu Chen as their boss. Between them, it was just a cooperation where each of them had their own needs.
With regards to this, Mu Chen was also very clear about it. Therefore, he did not have any extravagant hopes that the Wang brothers would listen to his every word. As long as they were able to contribute their strength when necessary, this cooperation would be able to continue on.
Similarly, the Wang brothers were also very clear about this. Therefore, along the way, they provided some information regarding the other gathering points to Mu Chen, before joining forces to encircle and annihilate those gathering points, and obtain Spiritual Lights. Overall speaking, it could be said that everyone had gained something, and everyone was happy.
Of course, the Wang brothers clearly did not reveal all of their information. Occasionally, they would leave the group, and leave for a period of time. Although they appeared to be in a slightly sorry state when they returned, their eyes were filled with excitement. Obviously, they had gone out to reap the rewards alone.
With regards to this, Mu Chen only curled his lips, and did not say anything. Their cooperation was only because of that gathering point that had been evaluated as an extremely dangerous level. Before that, as long as they did not hinder the other party, it did not matter if they moved as they pleased.
After all, he could not force the Wang brothers to share all of their information with him. If that was the case, perhaps the Wang brothers would rather be kicked out of the Spiritual Light World than allow him to do as he wished.
Under this kind of cooperation where everyone had their own needs and did not interfere with each other, they were able to get along rather harmoniously for the past two days. Wang Tong and the other two had also gradually let go of the grudge they had from being defeated by Mu Chen. When they gathered together, they were still able to chat, although their relationship wasn't too close.
However, it was still much more natural.
Two days passed by.
Mu Chen and the rest continuously headed towards the extremely dangerous region marked on the map. As two days passed, the Spiritual Light World became increasingly lively. Along the way, Mu Chen and the rest were frequently able to see large groups of students searching for gathering points in all directions.
At this moment, the Hunting War had truly entered its most exciting phase.
As everyone gradually ventured deeper into the Spiritual Light World, all sorts of conflicts started to erupt, and all sorts of dark horses that had hibernated for a long time.
He also continuously displayed shocking strength, abruptly magnifying his originally silent fame in the Spiritual Light World.
The standard of Hokuang Reiwon's students was rapidly rising in the Spiritual Light World.
In the past, a Heavenly Transformation Initial Stage's strength was enough to enter the top 20 of the Heaven Ranking. But now, it was hard to say whether a Heavenly Transformation Middle Stage's strength could enter the top 20.
Even Mu Chen was speechless about this.
This Hunting War was indeed the most lively event in Hokuang Reiwon every year. Just the dark horses that appeared were enough to stir up the entire academy.
And obviously …
This was only the beginning. As time elapsed, there would be more and more dark horses that concealed their strength and bided their time. As for those influential figures in the past, how many of them would be able to remain stable and unmoving under the waves of dark horses?
That would depend on whether or not they were still arrogant and impatient after becoming influential figures.
This was a gathering point that wasn't too big.
Mu Chen stood on the towering mountain peak. Within the valley below, large amounts of Spiritual Light rippled. However, there weren't any overly vigorous Spiritual Energy fluctuations. This place was even weaker than the gathering point that they had encountered in the past.
"Those three bastards."
Mu Chen curled his lips helplessly as he scolded.
This gathering point was brought over by Wang Tong and the other two. However, a gathering point of this level was truly unable to enter Mu Chen's eyes. Therefore, he couldn't be bothered to take action, and had sent An Ran and the rest to hunt.
Behind Mu Chen, Luo Li gave a faint smile as he consoled, "Although there isn't much meat, it's still considered to be some Spiritual Light. It's much better than us randomly searching around."
"When these three fellows entered the Spiritual Light World, I don't know how much information they've gathered about the gathering points. Now that we're working together, they're not giving me any thought, and are using some small gathering points to trick me."
Mu Chen clenched his teeth. Wang Tong and the other two bastards. Every time they went out to eat, they would eat until their bowls were full. When they returned, they would scream miserably, as if they were afraid that he would force them to hand over their Spiritual Light.
Although Mu Chen knew that Wang Tong and the others did not have the obligation to hand over all of their information to him like a little brother, every time he saw these three fellows returning with their spring clothes on, he would always feel a little unhappy and unbalanced within his heart.
However, even though it was unbalanced, Mu Chen did not hate the Wang Tong and the other two. After two days of interaction, the original grudges had completely disappeared. After all, if it wasn't for them continuously providing information over the past two days, Mu Chen and the rest would not have such harvests.
Swish.
Whooshing sounds rang out from below the mountain valley. Soon after, several figures flew up. An Ran and the other two landed on the mountain peak, their beautiful faces filled with happiness. Mu Chen had high standards, and although he did not fancy this kind of gathering point, they were still very satisfied with it.
Behind them, the Wang Tong and the other two quickly followed up. The three of them followed behind, appearing exceptionally attentive. However, in response to their attentiveness, An Ran and the other two merely smiled in response. Although their relationship had become slightly closer after two days of interaction, it was obvious that they were still closer to Mu Chen.
"We've collected a total of six hundred Spiritual Lights." An Ran smiled at Mu Chen, and reported their harvest this time.
"You guys can keep them first."
Mu Chen nodded his head. Spiritual Weapon level Spiritual Lights were already somewhat unattractive to him. Furthermore, An Ran and the rest had worked hard to collect them. As a grown man, he did not have the nerve to take advantage of them.
"Brother Mu is indeed magnanimous." Upon seeing this, Wang Tong instantly smiled and said.
Mu Chen shot a glance at him and said: "Next time, I'll have to trouble you to find a more reliable gathering point for us. That place will be much more magnanimous than me."
Upon hearing this, Wang Tong immediately chuckled, feeling a little embarrassed. In these two days, they had gone out to eat alone quite a number of times.
"Is there any news?" Mu Chen did not dwell on this topic, and changed the topic as he asked.
Wang Tong hurriedly nodded his head and smiled: "Previously, I met a group, and heard a few things. It's said that many dark horses have started to erupt, and some of the influential figures that were originally in the top ten of the Heavenly Rankings have also started to fall."
"Oh?"
Mu Chen's eyes faintly froze. Influential figures in the top ten had been overtaken by dark horses so quickly?
Who were these dark horses?
Why were they so dark?
"A day ago, Heavenly Rankings number nine, Jiang Tai, was challenged by someone. After an intense battle, this influential figure of Hokuang Reiwon was completely defeated." Wang Tong's eyes were somewhat grave as he said.
Mu Chen faintly nodded his head. These dark horses had finally started to reveal their hidden strength.
"Furthermore, half a day ago, Heavenly Rankings number seven, Gu Yuan, was challenged by someone. He was only able to endure for ten rounds before suffering a crushing defeat." Wang Tong once again said, his voice becoming a little more serious.
"Ten rounds." Mu Chen pursed his lips, and was slightly moved. These dark horses were too formidable. He wondered if Su Xuan, who was ranked at the top, had encountered a challenge from a dark horse. However, with regards to Su Xuan, Mu Chen was not particularly worried. After entering the Spiritual Light World, he had already sensed that Su Xuan's strength had increased explosively. Furthermore, her competitive nature was not strong, and it was likely that no one would purposely find trouble with her.
With regards to Su Xuan, Mu Chen still had a rather good impression of her. Naturally, he did not wish for her to encounter any trouble.
"The person who challenged Jiang Tai is called Mu Fengyang, and is also a senior student of Hokuang Reiwon. Within Hokuang Reiwon, he is not considered to be famous. Back then, when he entered Hokuang Reiwon, he was once suppressed and humiliated by a senior. After resisting and being beaten up, he did not make any movements. During this long period of time, he has been bitterly training. Now, he can be considered to have exploded." Wang Tong said.
"As for the person who challenged Gu Yuan, he is called Zhao Qingshan. Actually, he is not considered to be completely unknown, because he has always occupied the Heavenly Rankings number 51, and has never exceeded that boundary. However, it is clear that his strength is very frightening. I wonder exactly how far he will be able to reach in this hunting war."
Wang Tong's voice paused for a moment, before continuing: "Furthermore, they are all people from the 'Dark Society'."
"Dark Society?"
Mu Chen was startled, and frowned. Evidently, he had never heard that there was such a faction within Hokuang Reiwon.
"Its full name is the Dark Horse Association. If we really have to talk about it, I'm afraid that this is the student faction that has existed for the longest time within Hokuang Reiwon. This is because it has always existed, and has never dissipated."
Wang Tong faintly curled his lips and said: "Every year, there will be new students who enter Hokuang Reiwon. At the same time, there will be quite a few original geniuses who, due to various reasons, will join the Dark Society. This cycle repeats itself, and the Dark Society has never dissipated. The majority of the dark horses that appear during the hunting war every year belong to the 'Dark Society'."
Mu Chen was a little astonished. He never expected that this so called 'Dark Society' would actually possess such a tyrannical hidden strength. If he were to really put it this way, within the entire Hokuang Reiwon's student faction, perhaps only Shen Cangsheng's' Judgement Squad 'and Li Xuantong's' Xuan Gang 'could compare to it.
"You guys should also be considered as dark horses. Don't tell me that you guys are also from this' Dark Society '?" Mu Chen looked towards the Wang Tong trio and asked.
Upon hearing this, Wang Tong shook his head and replied: "They had once invited us three brothers, however, we rejected them. Although we have indeed lost to Li Xuantong, we do not have any resentment. We will only do our best to train and train. If we can do it, it will naturally be for the best. If we can't, there's no need to twist ourselves."
On the other hand, Mu Chen was a little astonished, and felt as though he had a whole new level of respect for them. He never expected that the Wang Tong trio would have such awareness. However, what he said was right. The 'Dark Society' seemed to always accept talented students who had been humiliated before. Perhaps this would become a motivation for training, but at the same time, it would easily cause people to twist themselves.
"The targets of the Dark Society's challenge are all the influential figures in Hokuang Reiwon. Therefore, you have to be a little careful. Although you are a new student, your reputation in Hokuang Reiwon has been rising extremely quickly recently. You have no choice but to be on your guard." Wang Tong said.
Mu Chen faintly smiled. He did not want to stir up trouble. However, if those so-called dark horses thought that they could climb up by stepping on his head, Mu Chen did not mind letting them know what it meant by 'one dark is more ruthless than the other'!