With the dean's voice rising in a thunderous roar, the walls of the library collapsed in a roar, and a magnificent, multicolored tiger surged into the main hall. This great tiger had a white, gleaming mane and a broad, white forehead; its shoulders stood two meters high and its body spanned five meters, with a black-and-yellow coat speckled with snowy underfur. Its deep blue, piercing eyes scanned the assembly of students before it tilted its head toward the podium. At that moment, the dean had gone completely mad, drawing a three-foot-long sword and pointing it at the students, shouting fiercely, "Kill them all!" The tiger, having received the command, roared deeply, revealing its yellowed, sharp teeth and wide, blood-filled mouth. The fierce, explosive energy surged forth, overwhelming the hall. With its powerful, bold charge, the massive tiger plunged into the "herd" of students. The saints seated on the long benches cried out and scattered. "Crack!" The benches shattered under the force of the tiger's charge. As the tiger lunged forward, it easily pinned the slowest of the three—Yang Kai—down to the ground. San Yang Kai Tai raised her heavy fists, striking the giant tiger's forelimbs with the force of a downpour, each blow echoing with a resonant "thud." At the same time, the ground beside the tiger rose in waves, sending up rigid stalagmites that pierced the soft, snowy abdomen and jaw. Luo Le-sheng, usually impetuous and headstrong, stood dumbfounded. He had repeatedly beaten his subordinates out of losing control of his temper, and on one occasion, he had accidentally seriously injured one of them. As a result, the department deemed him too volatile and unsuitable for his current position as a steward, thus assigning him to Qin Feng Academy. Yet even this fiery man was stunned by the dean's actions. With only hatred in his eyes, the dean raised his long sword, exhaled a sharp stream of sword energy, and charged it toward the fleeing students. "Crack!" At that moment, a vine shot out from the side, striking the dean's wrist with a crisp, snapping sound. The sword's trajectory wavered, and the curved blade cut obliquely against the wall. Song Man retracted her long whip, turned to the several teachers beside her, and commanded, "The Tiger King listens only to the dean's orders. He is now mentally disoriented. Secure him first; if he remains obstinate, eliminate him outright." The Fire Demon, the Star Observer, and Mo Pan all stepped forward to act. Though puzzled by the dean's sudden outburst, now was not the time to ponder the issue. These trainees were all saints—future stewards, the backbone of the official ranks—among them were seasoned heirs with deep family backgrounds, as well as promising junior talents like Yuan Shǐ Tianzūn. If any of them were lost here, headquarters would likely execute them. Song Man delivered a sharp blow to drive the dean back and commanded, "Fire Demon, go assist the trainees." "Be careful, don't die," the lady of San Yang Kai advised. Ren Junzi nodded, grasped his sword, and returned to the library. The lady watched him go, rubbing her hand against her thigh to wipe away the blood, then reached into her pants pocket and withdrew a golden circular disc of dull hue. The disc was eight centimeters in diameter, about the size of a bowl. Its surface was smooth as a mirror, with a relief of a sun surrounded by countless lines on the reverse. Etched delicately across the smooth surface was a small inscription: 【Prophecy: After the beloved lover Lin Su is killed, the Director Li Yan Xi becomes consumed by rage and grief, utterly devastated. After the lie-detection device proves ineffective, Director Li Yan Xi decides to summon the Tiger King of Bai Zhou Island to slaughter all the students and personally avenge his loss.】 This was the prophecy from last night. The lady peered briefly at the battle unfolding in the library, then turned her gaze back, and murmured softly: "The Tiger King has launched a fierce assault in the library. To protect the students, the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign has been compelled to draw upon a powerful artifact obtained from within the stone gate—one capable The prophetic content on the disc gradually fades, revealing anew what Lady San Yang had just said. This item, named "Luminous Compass – Fragment," was picked up by him. Its previous owner was the chairman of the Merchant Guild, and it is listed as number 9 in the inventory of lost items. The Luminous Compass Fragment is a rule-type item of Saint-tier quality, with a simple function—prophesying. By holding the compass and reciting the event you wish to see come true, the compass will transform your words into a prophecy that will inevitably come to pass. However, there are six conditions: One, only three prophecies can be made per day. Two, the previous prophecy—whether fulfilled or not—must be resolved before a new one can be issued. Three, the prophecy can only influence the Saint-phase. Four, the name of the specific target must be clearly stated; vague or general statements are insufficient. Five, the prophecy must align with the actual course of events. Six, only one event can be prophesied at a time. Any prophecy that fails to meet these conditions will fall short. Though there are many constraints, except for Clause Five, the others are not major issues—provided that the circumstances evolve accordingly. For instance, when he kills Lin Su, the elderly director, as his lover, is overwhelmed with rage and subsequently slaughters the students in revenge—this aligns with the unfolding circumstances. Similarly, when the Primordial Heavenly Sovereign faces a formidable adversary and draws upon the treasures behind the stone gate, this too is consistent with the natural progression of events. Lin Su and Xia Chaoxue had died for the same reason—both were cases of misjudged targets, merely used up. Only just now had he finally locked onto the correct target, confirming that Yuanshǐ Tianzun was the one who had entered the stone gate. Red Chicken Brother was bitten, one arm severed, now lying severely injured in Xiahou Aotian's arms. The others have sustained various injuries as well. The main force holding back the Tiger King is Fire Demon Luo Le Sheng, along with two pawns who crossed the river, and two swordmasters, Ren Junzi. The rest are providing supporting actions. The Head of the Institute is currently fighting the Starry Explorer, Song Man, Mo Pan, and the newly arrived Administrator from the Jellyfish Lake. While it's not difficult for the Combined Power of the Teachers to defeat the Head of the Institute, it's taking more than a couple of minutes to accomplish it. Hey! The Thunderstorm Cannon has been depleted within the underground palace, and the new ammunition hasn't yet accumulated—only the Jade Belt of Qing Di is available. However, the current beast form can only reach level 5, and this Tiger King is absolutely at peak level 6! Zhang Yuanqing didn't hesitate. He retrieved the Jade Belt, fastened it around his waist, and secured the jade pendant engraved with the image of a bear. He chose to transform into a bear. The jade pendant burst forth with a brilliant green glow, making Zhang Yuanqing shine like a dazzling "Oooohhh~" Amid the powerful glow, a black bear three meters tall materialized, its thick black fur flowing like a cascade. Standing upright, it raised its head and roared, drool cascading like rain. Fiery determination filled its dark brown eyes. Bowing low, its limbs surged forward, charging directly at the unstoppable Tiger King. The collision between the two colossal beasts unleashed a devastating explosion, waves of turbulent force rippling outward, sending chairs shattering into fragments. The students nearby, though retreating, staggered under the force of the surging waves, their chests pressed against the impact, faltering as they stepped back. Roaring and snarling echoed throughout the library, completely overwhelming the sounds of the beasts' bites and blows. Outside, Mrs. San Yang, huddled beneath the force of the violent afterwaves, lifted her head and peered in. Just then, she saw the black bear pinned beneath the Tiger King's claws, its skin torn and flesh ripped apart. Hmm? Wait a moment... She paused, quickly lowering her gaze to the scroll, double-checking that she hadn't made a mistake. According to the prophecy, the treasure currently in use should have been obtained from the stone gate. Yet here Da Hufa mentioned that the hidden quest within Qin Feng Academy holds the treasures of the First Emperor. As a hidden quest for a master-tier dungeon, it must surely contain powerful items—something so obvious it could be deduced even by toe-tapping. San Yang Kaitai, his brows furrowed, both astonished and puzzled, but soon he figured out the reason. The true treasure is not on Yuan Shi Tian Zun. He lowered his head, concentrated, and after a few seconds, his brows relaxed and a subtle smile formed on his lips. It lies with Sun Miao Miao. The mysterious figure who attacked Xianchan King and Xiao Yue Tu last night was Sun Miao Miao. Sun Miao Miao’s targeting of the two female students makes sense—she likely assumed the armored figure who entered the jellyfish lake that night was one of them. According to Xianchan King and Xiao Yue Tu’s accounts, they were attacked, severely injured, and nearly lifeless, only to wake up later to find themselves lying on their beds. The phenomenon of a complete illusion can be ruled out. At the same level of 4th rank, the star official’s illusions are not yet capable The remaining possibilities are slim—Bran Miao-miao must have mistaken her target, knocked out the two women, and used the Life Essence to heal them. Five points support this inference: "Upon seeing the Jade Emperor injured, Sun Miaomiao, in a state of panic, used a precious item obtained from the hidden quest, angrily slaying the Tiger King and the Dean, and was thus identified by the students and teachers as the culprit." On the Golden Compass, the previous prophecy vanished, and a new one appeared. ... As the black bear was violently torn apart by the crumbling green light, it transformed into Zhang Yuanqing beneath the Tiger King's paw. "Crack!" The Tiger King sent a powerful tail swipe that sent Luo Le Sheng flying, then lowered his head to bite down. "Master Yuanshi!" Sun Miaomiao screamed, her anger and concern overwhelming everything else. She stopped firing and rushed toward the Tiger King. Reaching out, she grasped the void—moments later, crimson light orbs surged forth, adhering to her body and solidifying into a skirt armor, shoulder plates, helmet, chest plate, and arm guards. She summoned the Army of a Thousand Warriors. "A fool!" Tianxia Guihuo, clutching his chest and leaning against the wall, was stunned by this sight. "This is my armor!" "It's her. It was she who attacked us last night..." Xianchan exclaimed. "Correct. It's this armor. I never expected it to be Sun Miaomiao." Xiao Yutu said calmly. Zhang Yuanqing had just summoned the Purple Thunder Shield to block the tiger's grasp, preparing to use the Star Evade technique to escape the tiger's claws, when he caught a flash of red light speeding toward him. Before he could react, a loud "thud" echoed, accompanied by the tiger king's agonized cry—his claws released from his chest. The tiger king, weighing several tons, leapt into the air and flew backward, crashing into the wall. From within Sun Miaomiao's arm armor, a curved blade snapped out, and with a step and a twist of her waist, she used her arm to deliver a powerful downward slash. "Pffft!" The tiger king's head rolled off at the neck, blood gushing like a fountain, splashing across the floor. The 6th-level peak tiger king, utterly helpless against the master-level artifact. After dispatching the tiger king, Sun Miaomiao spun around, leapt, and in an instant crossed half the hall, driving her curved blade into the The elderly director screamed in agony, her body rapidly shriveling, and within moments, her blood was completely drained, leaving her as a dry corpse. This elite armor originates from a seductive spirit creature, with two costs: first, the wearer must don it for no more than three minutes; otherwise, they will suffer mental confusion and become a blood-thirsty killing machine. Second, a single slaughter must not exceed three lives—three lives at most; otherwise, they too will transform into a blood-hungry monster. Sun Miaomiao has already claimed two lives. If she kills one more, everyone will perish. Suddenly awakened to the gravity of the situation, her anger dissipates, and she swiftly removes the crimson armor, retrieving her items. At the same time, the injured students and faculty members surge forward, surrounding Sun Miaomiao in a tight circle, holding their weapons and gazing steadily at the young princess of Taimei, eager to seize her but hesitant to act. "Why did you kill Xia Xiaoxue and Lin Su?" asked Song Man, her brows furrowed. "If it hadn't been for you killing Lin Su, the dean would never have gone mad." Sun Miaomiao frowned, remaining silent. After regaining composure, she began to doubt that she had been genuinely influenced by the true armored person, becoming less rational and even performing the Massacre of Ten Thousand in full view of everyone. Now, faced with her current predicament, she felt at a loss, unable to defend herself. The Sky-Observer hesitated, then sighed, "The Head of the Institute has always suspected the murderer to be the one who entered the Qiao People's Lake that night. According to the Qiao People's report, the intruder was clad in armor, indistinguishable in gender. Miao Miao—never thought it would be you..." The students gasped, their eyes growing increasingly watchful and hostile. "Kill her—to avenge the Head of the Institute, Lin Su, and the student Xia Chaoxue," Luo Le Sheng declared angrily. Nearby, Xue Hou Ao Tian, holding the wounded red chicken brother whose arm had been severed, suddenly sat up in the midst of his final breath, furious. "Never thought you'd be such a Sun Miao Miao—ungrateful, unkind. I agree with Luo Teacher." "Nonsense! Miao Miao never kills anyone. If you dare But his expression was resolute, as if he were siding with family over principle, and deep down he believed Sun Miaomiao was the murderer. Seeing this, Zhang Yuanqing stepped forward amid the crowd, solemnly saying, "I don't believe Miaomiao would do something so terrible. Let everyone calm down..." Zhao Fei interjected sharply, "What's there to be calm about? Everyone saw it with their own eyes—can it be false? Oh, right—Miaomiao saved you, didn't she? So, aren't you her accomplice? Indeed, you're the one who murdered Xia Xiaoxue, and Zhu Mingxu was absolutely correct all along." Zhang Yuanqing quietly stepped back, saying, "Go ahead—have at it. If you want to die, just do it." Zhao Fei fell silent at once. The scene where Sun Miaomiao instantly defeated the Tiger King and the Director still vividly remained in everyone's memory. All of them now found themselves at a loss, unsure of what to do. "I have an idea," a voice came from outside the crowd, as San Yang's wife steadied herself against the wall and staggered back. He said, "Sun Miaomiao is the granddaughter of Sun Elder from Taiyuan Gate. We have no authority to deal with her. Instead, let's tie her up and report this matter to headquarters once the副本 ends tomorrow morning." Then, turning to Sun Miaomiao, he added, "You're too dangerous—you must be restricted." Sun Miaomiao glanced around the crowd, noting that the underground team had already put on their headsets, as if discussing something. Zhao Chenghuang said solemnly, "Miaomiao, I don't want to believe you're the culprit, but right now, that's the only course we have." A delaying strategy... Sun Miaomiao understood, and replied, "Very well."