On the large projection screen before everyone, the scene depicted a vast valley where a group of two-headed ogres lived peacefully.
In the center of the village, large bonfires burned brightly, with several iron pots hanging over them. The pots contained boiling meat, and several goblins were bound nearby, ready to be cooked.
Bones were scattered carelessly in the corners. Despite their small numbers, the two-headed ogres were incredibly powerful. Even goblin tribes were merely their food.
When faced with two-headed ogres, goblins didn't resist—they fled. Even goblin chieftains were helpless against them.
Engaging the two-headed ogres would result in significant losses and inevitable defeat. Thus, the goblins kept their distance, often retreating underground.
Just as several two-headed ogres were about to toss the bound goblins into the iron pots, figures suddenly emerged from the ground.
In an instant, the mantis bugs leapt to their targets, swiftly slicing off the two-headed ogres' heads with their sharp forelimbs.
Blood spurted, and heads flew.
This sudden attack caught the two-headed ogres off guard, resulting in heavy casualties.
However, as a combat species, both ogres and two-headed ogres had fighting instincts ingrained in their blood.
Seeing their kin slain, they didn't feel fear but anger, yelling in their guttural language and grabbing weapons like clubs and wooden sticks to counterattack.
Though the two-headed ogres were spellcasters, they were not as fragile as goblin mages. On the contrary, these burly creatures had formidable close combat abilities.
After all, two-headed ogres were at least elite templates, giving them a substantial boost compared to ordinary creatures.
Faced with the invaders, the two-headed ogres launched their attacks.
With weapons in both hands, one head controlled the melee combat while the other chanted spells, preparing to cast magic.
With two heads, the ogres cast spells very quickly. After some complex incantations, brilliant flames appeared, striking the mantis bugs and beetle bugs.
The swift mantis bugs dodged most attacks, but a few were hit. The beetle bugs, being slower and larger, were prime targets and got hit frequently.
Despite their thick shells, the magical damage was severe. Some beetle bugs were heavily injured, and the unlucky ones hit by multiple spells died on the spot.
"Attack!"
Xu Luo commanded his Zerg army to launch a full assault.
The two-headed ogres' spellcasting was fierce, but they couldn't change one fact.
They only numbered a few hundred, and many were killed in the initial attack.
No matter how fast they cast spells, there was always a gap between casts.
And Xu Luo's Zerg army had over ten thousand troops. Even if they had to use sheer numbers, they could overwhelm the ogres.
More Zerg emerged from the ground, especially the beetle bugs, which acted like small tanks at the front.
The two-headed ogres started to panic, shouting loudly as if discussing a plan.
Intense magical attacks continued without pause.
Moreover, their weapons weren't idle. Any Zerg that got close would be attacked.
Although they couldn't kill with one or two hits, the elite status of the two-headed ogres meant the Zerg couldn't match them individually.
Two-Headed Ogre (Elite): Bronze Tier-Nine
Talent: Dual Casting, Melee Combat
Skills: Crippling Strike, Magic Attack, Berserk
The beetle bugs formed a defensive line in front, while the mantis bugs waited for opportunities to strike, leaping forward to slash and then retreating.
This battle was far more brutal than the previous one against the goblin tribe.
The battlefield was filled with flying flesh and severed limbs.
Despite their small numbers, the two-headed ogres' suppression was terrifying.
"Is this the two-headed ogre mage? Starting at Bronze Tier-Nine, with a little training, they could become Silver-tier units!"
The watching students couldn't help but be amazed.
The combat power of the two-headed ogres was incredibly strong.
If they had faced ogres in the previous invasions, not a single one of them would have passed.
Unlike Xu Luo, they didn't have thousands of troops.
"But what exactly are Xu Luo's units? It wasn't clear when they were killing goblins, but now, facing elite Bronze Tier-Nine two-headed ogres, they can withstand the damage. Their levels must be very high!"
"That mantis-like creature's forelimbs were severed, but they're growing back. Is this limb regeneration? That's too strong! With this ability, you don't have to worry about injured soldiers!"
Although they couldn't identify Xu Luo's units, it was clear they were strong enough to face elite two-headed ogres head-on. More importantly, they had the numbers. Victory was only a matter of time.
"It seems Xu Luo has truly surprised us."
Zhong Tianyue said happily.
"Yes, indeed."
The other leaders also smiled.
As teachers and leaders of the school, they were eager to see more geniuses and prodigies emerge. The more, the better.
Their performance was tied to the students' achievements.
Sixth High had not seen a student participate in the global league in many years, let alone a selection for the entire civilization.
Eighth High had produced one such student in recent years, and their pride was evident whenever they encountered them. Seeing hope now, they were naturally delighted.
"Director Zhao, I think it's best to let bygones be bygones. This isn't a big deal."
The disciplinary director subtly advised Zhao Yiming.
In his view, it was merely a conflict among children. Zhao Yiming's involvement as a parent was inappropriate. It was one thing to target an ordinary student—people wouldn't oppose him due to the Xiang family's influence.
But targeting a highly talented student was different. He was advising Zhao Yiming for his own good.
Antagonizing a genius was not a wise decision.
Zhao Yiming nodded reluctantly, seemingly taking the advice to heart.