As Ying'er was hesitating, Zhang Yuping's body began to tremble violently; her jaw clenched tightly, and besides her consciousness being controlled, her physical body started to be remotely guided as well. Drawing upon her 3,000-year cosmic life, Ying'er judged that Zhou Chao was using water balls to exert a special control over Zhang Yuping's body, drawing from her essence to replenish his own yang energy—simultaneously employing a form of hypnosis. This clearly demonstrated Zhou Chao's malevolence. She couldn't allow it—Ying'er, like her master, possessed a strong sense of justice. Though she harbored some jealousy toward Zhang Yuping and her close relationship with the master, she would never tolerate watching a vulnerable woman suffer at the hands of a malevolent person. Ying'er took action. "Great Spirit Shield! Once again, fulfill your sacred mission!" With a gentle flick of her jade finger in the air, the Great Spirit Shield manifested its boundless power, engaging in a dynamic struggle against Zhou Chao's water-based abilities that had established a remote control zone. The remote magnetic field was repelled and pushed back by the Gigantic Shield. Zhou Chao clearly sensed a powerful, unfamiliar force making its way into the arena. Though his water-based ability had reached the level of a master mid-stage, he still found himself outmatched against Ying'er—a beautiful angel with 3,000 years of spiritual power. As a result, shortly thereafter, his ability no longer flowed as freely or intuitively as it had earlier. But they didn't know that at the crucial moment, the brothers from the Wind-Flame Hall surged forward. Zhou Chao's subordinates acted solely on instinct and were caught off guard. Moreover, the brothers from the Wind-Flame Hall had recently undergone intensive training under the exceptional guidance of their head, Gao Liang—every day practicing military boxing and taekwondo—each one now exceptionally skilled. United as one, they stood firm like an unbreakable steel wall, determined to protect the head and his wife-in-law with absolute security. Although the brothers from Fenghuo Hall fought valiantly, they soon found the group of over a dozen black-robed figures to be exceptionally formidable. Their objective was to rush into the examination hall and render Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping's exams invalid. As they neared the entrance, with more than fifty of Fenghuo Hall's brothers shouting, "Boss, it's all our fault—we're powerless to protect you!" Ying'er herself shook her head in resignation, for her strength was fully concentrated on Zhou Chao, whose massive shield could not waver a moment or Zhou Chao would exploit the opening and severely damage Zhang Yuping's will and body. Overburdened, Ying'er could not assist further, so Gao Liang and Zhang Yuping, under Ying'er's quiet support, remained fully focused, working diligently and swiftly to complete their exams. Outside the examination hall, everything remained untouched. More than a dozen black-robed figures had already surged into the corridor of the examination hall, just a step away from entering it, confident and triumphant. Suddenly, a group of twenty or so people burst out from both sides of the corridor, led by the Four Pillars of Longfeng Hall—Jin-Head, Yin-Head, Tong-Head, and Tie-Head—each wielding a heavy staff, fiercely swinging and attacking the black-robed figures. The police officers and the brothers from Longfeng Hall jointly maintained order at the examination venue, and Zhou Chao's meticulously planned scheme finally collapsed with the sound of the final bell signaling the end of the exams. Zhou Chao completely withdrew his control over the water-based abilities, and with a gaze filled with resentment, he turned toward Hall 101 and said, "Gao Liang, this isn't the end. Next time, I will definitely wipe you out!" Then, addressing the brothers who had suffered crushing defeats nearby, he commanded, "Retreat!" Immediately, Zhou Chao's subordinates hurriedly fled in panic. The highlight that had been carefully applied faded away, leaving Zhang Yупing feeling deeply disappointed. Although this exam wasn't exactly outstanding—this was only the final subject, English—she had experienced a sudden lapse of consciousness for about twenty minutes, during which her body was startled and she felt as though someone behind her were violating her privacy. Fortunately, the control she had maintained just before the incident suddenly broke, allowing her to seize this precious window of time and work frantically on the questions. After the exam, Zhang Yупing gathered with her study committee member Dong Jiao and her close friend Chen Yuting to discuss their experiences. Dong Jiao performed well, while Chen Yuting remained quiet, her face expressing sorrow as she held her head and said, "I won't make it to university!" Zhang Yупing was also concerned—after the sudden loss of control, she had no recollection of her performance in the previous courses. If it were like Chen Yuting's, then things would indeed be dire. If she couldn't make it to university, how would she face her family and parents? And then, the highlight—hmm! To our surprise, we truly seem to have been as Dong Jiao said—separated right after the college entrance examination! Indeed, everyone follows their own path, and two people in love can only stay together with tremendous effort and a touch of fate. It appears, then, that we simply lack that connection. Zhan Yупing returned home and soon fell ill—worried not only for herself but also deeply saddened by the fact that she would never be with Gao Liang. As for Gao Liang? After the exam, he immediately gathered his three close friends and the brothers from Fenghuo Hall to discuss the exam results. Seeing how deeply wounded these life-long companions had become in defending his exam, Gao Liang was profoundly moved. He turned to his brothers and said, "I, Gao Liang, am truly grateful to you all. It is thanks to your unwavering support that I was able to persevere and complete all the exam papers." My brothers' relentless spirit, never afraid of blood or sacrifice, truly moves me. From today on, I will lead all of us to grow stronger, build the Fenghuo Hall into a thriving, powerful force—rising to become the number one guild in the world!