Xiao Han's fist was already imprinted on his chest.
There was no earth-shattering noise as I had imagined.
There was only a faint, almost inaudible "pop" sound, as if a bubble had burst.
Immediately afterwards--
"Snap!!"
A sound like shattered glass rang out!
The frost armor on Luo Bing's body, formed from the Gang Qi and the Frost Domain and strong enough to withstand a full-force attack from an ordinary Martial Master, was as fragile as paper. It was instantly covered with spiderweb-like cracks and then shattered with a bang!
The punches never stop!
That seemingly slow fist contained an indescribable, savage, and domineering Destruction Intent, as well as... a terrifying power far beyond anyone's imagination!
Third Level of the Martial Master Realm!
This is Xiao Han's true power at this moment!
"Puff--!"
Luo Bing felt an irresistible, terrifying force surge into his body like a volcanic eruption, instantly destroying his protective Gang Qi and shattering the Domain Prototype. The violent power ravaged his internal organs!
He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, tracing a shrill arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the edge of the training ground, kicking up a cloud of dust. After struggling for a moment, he completely lost consciousness.
One punch!
Just one punch!
From the moment Xiao Han disappeared to the moment Luo Bing was sent flying backward, the entire process took less than a second!
The training ground, which was a snowy and dangerous place just a moment ago, is now filled with smoke and dust, and Luo Bing lying at the edge of the field, her life hanging in the balance.
The entire room fell silent.
You could hear a pin drop.
Everyone seemed frozen in place, their expressions a mixture of shock and disbelief.
Time seemed to freeze at that moment.
Several seconds passed.
"Gulp."
Someone swallowed hard, making a clear sound that broke the deathly silence.
Immediately afterwards--
"Boom!!"
Like a volcano that has been dormant for a long time, it has finally erupted!
"You... you won?!"
"Am I seeing things?! Senior Luo Bing... got knocked out in one punch?!"
"This is impossible!! That's a peak Fifth Level of the Martial Master Realm!!"
"What just happened?! I only saw Xiao Han suddenly appear in front of Senior Luo Bing, and then... and then it was over?!"
"Isn't he at the Peak Ninth Level of the Warrior Realm?! How could he possibly send Senior Luo Bing flying with a single punch?!"
"Monster! This is definitely a monster!!"
"..."
Exclamations, doubts, gasps, and incoherent discussions... all converged into a massive wave of sound, almost lifting the roof off the entire training ground!
No one could believe what they were seeing!
The freshman they thought was a "connection student," "lucky," or "survived by hiding," Xiao Han, who they believed was at most at the Peak Ninth Level of the Warrior Realm, actually... killed Luo Bing, the top student of Zero Class, a top genius among the new generation of the Imperial Capital Academy, and at the peak of the Fifth Level of the Martial Master Realm Luo Bing, with a single punch?!
This isn't just a challenge beyond your level, it's a myth! It's an unbelievable fantasy!
Xia Yubing covered her mouth, her big, watery eyes wide open, her mind completely blank. She had imagined many possible endings, but she never expected it to be like this... utterly crushed!
Instructor Qin Zhen stood at the sidelines, his face revealing undisguised shock for the first time! His sharp gaze was fixed on the calm figure standing in the center of the arena, and his heart was filled with turmoil!
Martial Master Realm!
The power and intent contained in that punch just now were definitely at the Martial Master Realm! Moreover, it was far more than just a beginner Martial Master!
This kid... he's hiding his true abilities so well!!
Everything he said before was a lie! The separation, the hiding, the good luck in breaking through to the Peak Ninth Level of the Warrior Realm... it was all nonsense!
No wonder... no wonder he dared to accept the challenge so calmly!
No wonder he was so calm and collected when facing Luo Bing's all-out attack!
Qin Zhen took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the shock in his heart, and looked at Xiao Han with an unprecedented seriousness and... curiosity.
Amidst the deafening roar and shock of the entire audience, Xiao Han, the instigator, seemed to remain detached from the situation.
He slowly withdrew his fist, still looking calm and collected, as if he had just casually swatted away a fly, not the top genius of Zero Class at the Imperial Capital Academy.
He glanced indifferently at Luo Bing, who lay unconscious in the dust in the distance.
His gaze was calm, without the slightest ripple, as if he were looking at an insignificant object.
Then, under the gazes of countless people, a mixture of shock, awe, fear, and curiosity, he turned around, strode off the training ground with composure.
Step by step, I walked toward the exit of the rest area.
His figure, though not particularly tall from behind, became incredibly mysterious and... unapproachable in everyone's eyes at that moment!
He didn't say a word, but with that decisive punch, he proved to everyone—
Who is the real loser?
Who is the real genius?
The commotion inside and outside the training grounds continued, and the discussions about this battle were destined to remain the hottest topic in the Imperial Capital Academies for a long time to come.
Xiao Han, however, had already left the commotion behind him behind.
Feeling the slightly surging blood and qi within his body from the punch he had just received, and hearing the system notification in his mind, a satisfied smile curved his lips.
The Shadow Void Scripture has been upgraded by 30% and is now available.
As for that random little supernatural power... well, I'll study it slowly when I get back.
Zero Class? Imperial Capital Academy?
It seems things are starting to get interesting.
Xiao Han's figure disappeared at the exit of the Zero Class's exclusive rest area, leaving behind a raging storm that could not be calmed for a long time.
At the edge of the training ground, Luo Bing remained unconscious. Several familiar students hurriedly lifted him up, preparing to take him to the medical room.
More people gathered in the center of the field, pointing to where Xiao Han had just stood and where Luo Bing had fallen, excitedly discussing that unbelievable punch.
"What kind of fist technique was that? I didn't even see it clearly!"
"That was fast! How did he suddenly appear in front of Senior Luo Bing?"
"Definitely Martial Master Realm! I could feel the power of that punch even through the energy shield!"
"Martial Master Realm? Wasn't he only at the Peak Ninth Level of the Warrior Realm? Instructor Qin confirmed that before!"
"Bullshit! He's definitely hiding his true strength! This Xiao Han has been acting strangely ever since he enrolled!"
"Double SSS+ Martial Souls... Is it really that monstrous? A whole realm above him, and he can kill with a single punch?!"
"I told you long ago, someone who gets noticed by Instructor Lin Qingxia can't be a simple character!"
The news, as if it had sprouted wings—no, as if it had been equipped with a faster-than-light engine—sweeped through the entire Imperial Capital Academy at a speed far exceeding everyone's imagination.
The university's internal forum was instantly ignited.