Those who were envious exchanged glances, a hint of hesitation flashing in their eyes. Although they were wary of Ning Yu's strength, they were unwilling to admit defeat and lose face.

"What are you afraid of! There are so many of us, I don't believe we can't beat him!" The burly man with a face full of scars encouraged himself and charged forward first, swinging his fist, which was as big as a casserole dish, toward Ning Yu's head.

Seeing this, the others also mustered their courage and launched attacks on Ning Yu, each displaying their abilities.

In an instant, figures crisscrossed, fists whistled, and dust flew everywhere.

However, all of this seemed like child's play to Ning Yu. He nimbly dodged the attacks, each strike precise and ruthless, easily neutralizing their offensive.

With a muffled thud, the man with the pointed mouth and monkey-like face was kicked away by Ning Yu, falling heavily to the ground and howling in pain.

"Is that all you've got? You dare to yell at me?" Ning Yu sneered, his figure flashing like lightning as he instantly appeared in front of the burly man with a face full of scars, his five fingers forming claws as he gripped the man's throat.

"You..." The burly man felt his breath catch in his throat, his vision went black, and he lost consciousness.

In less than three minutes, all the challengers who had been so aggressive were lying on the ground, groaning in pain.

Ning Yu clapped his hands, his gaze sweeping coldly over the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "Is there anyone else who disagrees?"

The crowd fell silent; everyone held their breath, afraid to meet his gaze.

Ning Yu's lips curled into a cold smile as he slowly walked towards the people spreading rumors. Looking down at them, he said, word by word, "Remember this: next time I hear you spouting nonsense..."

"...You'll bear the consequences." Ning Yu didn't specify the punishment, but the chill in his tone sent shivers down the spines of everyone present. The few who spread the rumors were terrified, their faces drained of color, and they kowtowed repeatedly, begging for mercy as if they wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground.

Ning Yu ignored them and turned to leave. His tall figure stretched out exceptionally long in the afterglow of the setting sun, like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, its edge fully revealed.

The crowd automatically parted to make way, their eyes filled with awe and admiration. Those who had once doubted or envied Ning Yu now suppressed their ulterior motives and dared not show the slightest disrespect.

Ning Yu's triumphant return undoubtedly gave the people in the camp a much-needed boost. After experiencing despair and fear, they had finally found a leader who could guide them out of their predicament.

Ning Yu did not disappoint everyone's expectations. He began to restore order to the camp, formulate more comprehensive rules, and actively organize people to go out to search for supplies and rebuild their homes.

Under Ning Yu's leadership, life in the camp gradually returned to normal, and hopeful smiles returned to people's faces. However, Ning Yu still felt a sense of unease. He knew that the power he had displayed was merely the tip of the iceberg.

"System, my current abilities are not enough to protect everyone..." Ning Yu said silently in his heart.

"Host, don't worry. Your potential is limitless. As long as you keep working hard, one day you will become the strongest in this wasteland." The system's voice rang in Ning Yu's mind, full of encouragement and expectation.

Ning Yu took a deep breath, his gaze resolute. He knew he still had a long way to go.

In order to improve his strength as quickly as possible, Ning Yu decided to enter a dangerous area near the camp for self-testing. It was one of the areas with the most severe nuclear radiation, full of various mutated creatures and unknown dangers, but also containing great opportunities.

"You're going to the restricted area?" When Mu Xue learned of Ning Yu's decision, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a hint of worry flashed in her eyes.

"Don't worry, I'll do what I can." Ning Yu gave her a reassuring look and turned to walk out of the camp.

As soon as he stepped into the danger zone, he felt a powerful sense of oppression wash over him. The surrounding air seemed to thicken, making it difficult to breathe... "It seems that this trial will not be easy..." Ning Yu muttered to himself, but a confident smile appeared on his lips.