A moment later, everyone finished reading the rules and gathered to discuss their strategy.
"This trial is going to be very difficult. Everyone needs to be mentally prepared."
Shao Hong's gaze swept over the group, his expression grave.
"Besides the barbarians, we also need to be wary of the other apprentices."
Guan Ling froze for a moment upon hearing this, then asked in surprise, "Why? The rules explicitly forbid apprentices from killing each other!"
"The rules only forbid killing other apprentices; they don't say you can't attack them!" Shao Hong said with a grim expression. "In past trials, the academy has always been strict and merciless in punishing those who violate the rules. However, they completely ignore any actions that don't."
Hearing this, the others understood, and their expressions shifted slightly.
Indeed, the rules only stated you couldn't kill other apprentices. They didn't say you couldn't fight.
That left a lot of room to maneuver.
