In the scene, facing the difficult choice presented by Mi Yao, Chen Kong was immediately caught between a rock and a hard place.
Joining Mi Yao's 'Avengers Alliance' to challenge Tendo would most likely result in being cannon fodder—a guaranteed waste.
But if he refused Mi Yao's cooperation, they would immediately be surrounded by a dozen or more people, instantly losing their qualification to advance.
Therefore, no matter which way he chose, there seemed to be no good outcome.
Thinking of this, Chen Kong turned to Liu Ma and the others, asking his companions for their opinions.
In response, Liu Ma silently mouthed the words, 'Agree first.'
Vivian nodded calmly.
Seeing his companions' reactions, Chen Kong took a deep breath and slowly lowered the 'Void Weaver' he was about to raise in his hand.
"I agree to the cooperation."
Hearing this, a satisfied smile appeared on Mi Yao's face.
"A wise move."
With the addition of Chen Kong and his team, Mi Yao's team quickly grew stronger.
During the journey that followed, the Avengers Alliance grew like a snowball, getting bigger and bigger.
They forcibly absorbed isolated contestants along the way, and if they encountered those unwilling to join, they would directly snatch the opponent's Star Tear and send them out.
At the same time, many people, seeing the sheer number and influence of the Avengers Alliance, voluntarily joined.
After all, 'robbing Tendo,' although it sounded crazy, was 'more hopeful' than clashing head-on with other families.
The former was many against one; the latter was one against many.
Ignoring the difficulty, the latter was undoubtedly more 'reassuring' than the former.
Because even if they couldn't win, they didn't have to run faster than Tendo; they only had to run faster than their companions beside them.
When the team reached the halfway point, Chen Kong quietly dropped back and huddled with Liu Ma, Vivian, and Isabel.
Chen Kong lowered his voice, his eyes scanning those in the alliance who held Star Tears, whispering, "Liu Ma, later, when they charge up, we'll look for an opportunity to snatch the Star Tears from the people next to us."
"We only need two more, and all four of us can pass the assessment."
Hearing this, Liu Ma revealed an expression that said, I knew it, and also whispered, "I knew you were thinking the same thing."
The two old foxes reached a perfect understanding at that moment.
In fact, with careful thought, it was clear that a group of people assembled for profit had no 'unity' to speak of.
Backstabbing carried no psychological burden.
Vivian, who was beside them, quietly took out her tactical tablet after hearing this and specifically marked a few red dots on it.
"The three wearing green clothes have Star Energy fluctuations only at Intermediate Level Two and possess one Star Tear. They are the best targets."
Isabel secretly condensed tiny ice crystals in her palm and whispered, "I will use Star Energy to create confusion and cover you."
The four, having reached a tacit agreement, continued to follow the main force forward.
Chen Kong quietly observed his surroundings and found that many people in the alliance were also exchanging glances, clearly planning the same scheme as them.
Seeing this scene, Chen Kong secretly shook his head.
Once they engage with Tendo, this so-called 'Avengers Alliance'... will likely quickly disintegrate from within.
With this thought, Chen Kong looked at Mi Yao's back ahead, confused.
Chen Kong didn't think Mi Yao would be unaware of something even he knew.
Yet, he still chose to form such a team.
What exactly was this guy planning?
Just to gather all these people together?
[Flowing Light Great Grassland · Central Area]
[Half an hour remains until the end of the assessment]
Crunch!
Jing Liuli sat on her Illusion Dream Pillow, chewing potato chips and swinging her legs, watching the 'good show' not far away.
Little Danica, sitting next to her, held a handful of potato chips, her cowlick gently swaying with her movements, also eating leisurely.
"Liuli-jiejie, don't you think Mr. Tendo is a little too boring like this?"
Danica's mouth was full of potato chips, her voice muffled.
"He's been sitting here for almost an hour, only picking up Star Tears that are delivered to him, not planning to leave at all."
In response, Jing Liuli reached out and rubbed her hair, her gaze fixed on Tendo not far away.
Tendo was currently leaning against a fluorescent tree, tossing a pile of blue Star Tears in his hand, playing a game of catch.
Caroline was holding her tactical tablet, sitting quietly beside him, acting like a dutiful 'background.'
"Boring? Danica, this Tendo fellow... is not boring at all."
Jing Liuli smiled and pointed towards the distant horizon.
"Look, the 'toys' he's been waiting for have arrived."
Danica followed the direction and saw a large mass of people approaching the central plain, numbering at least over a hundred.
The Star Energy fluctuations of so many Star Envoys intertwined, actually forming a small cloud of Star Energy above their heads, which was quite frightening.
Danica's eyes widened.
"Wow, so many people! Are they all here to snatch Mr. Tendo's Star Tears?"
"What else?"
Jing Liuli raised an eyebrow, then teased, "However, they probably don't know that they are the ones being 'hunted,' do they?"
Not long after Jing Liuli finished speaking, the Stellar Production Team gave a panoramic view of the great grassland at that moment.
One could see that the people gathered near here were not just the Avengers Alliance led by Mi Yao and the Frost Tone Family led by Jing Liuli.
Chen Xing's Sunflame Family stood far away, she wore a fiery red tactical suit, arms crossed, clearly in a 'watching the show' stance.
The Moon Shadow Family assassins brought by Ye Shenlin were hidden in the grass, with only occasional flashes of black Star Energy proving their existence.
They would neither help Tendo nor join Mi Yao's Avengers army.
They just wanted to see how this game would end.
Under these circumstances, the camera refocused on Tendo.
"Finally here, after all this waiting."
Tendo, under the tree, stopped tossing the Star Tears and looked up at the alliance not far away.
He stood up, his black trench coat fluttering in the wind. Although he was only one person, the team of over a hundred people in the distance unconsciously slowed their steps.
Meanwhile, Caroline silently put away the tactical tablet in her hand and retreated a few steps.
She clearly looked like she would not interfere, leaving everything to Tendo to handle.
Under these conditions, Mi Yao, who was at the very front of the Avengers Alliance, was the first to leave the team and came to a spot not far from Tendo.
He looked at the relaxed Tendo and the large number of scattered Star Tears near him.
He spoke the most timid words in the fiercest tone.
"Tendo! We know you're strong, but with so many of us, as long as one person touches you, they can snatch a Star Tear! Can you guarantee that you won't be touched?"
Hearing this, Tendo couldn't help but laugh, his laughter clearly full of amusement.
The next second, no one saw his movements clearly, only a blur before their eyes, and Tendo had already appeared in front of Mi Yao.
He raised his hand, and his fingertip lightly touched Mi Yao's shoulder.
Bang!
There was no fierce explosion, nor any spectacular Star Energy effects, but Mi Yao's body was struck by an invisible, immense force, instantly flying backward, crashing heavily onto the grass, and passing out.
The Star Tear on his wrist automatically detached and flew into Tendo's hand.
Tendo toyed with this new Star Tear and said with a smile, "I'm sorry, I didn't quite hear what you were saying. Would you mind repeating it?"