Triggering Ten Thousandfold Critical Harvest

Zhao Hai's eyes were filled with a gloomy expression.

The look he cast at Lin Mu seemed to wish he could devour him alive!

In just over two months, the Martial Arts Exam would be held.

By doing this, Lin Mu was undoubtedly cutting off his future.

Yet he never considered that he himself had harbored the same thought just moments ago.

"Go!" Zhao Hai barked.

Over a dozen figures fixed their gazes on Lin Mu, wielding all kinds of weapons as they charged toward him.

Seeing this, Lin Mu's demeanor was extremely calm. He swung the long blade in his hand, his Movement Technique like thunder.

In an instant, he was like a flood dragon, unleashing thunderous means against these students.

One by one, the students fell to the ground, bearing wounds of varying severity.

Some tried to ambush him, but the moment they got close to Lin Mu, they were struck by his long blade.

That uncanny saber art made Lin Mu seem like an executioner.

Ordinary people simply couldn't get near him.

About half an hour later, Lin Mu himself had a few wounds, but all those dozen-plus students lay on the ground, their faces twisted in pain.

Zhao Hai's eyes were fixed on Lin Mu, his face filled with terror.

These dozen people were all carefully chosen by him; the weakest among them had a Blood Qi value of at least 2.1.

Yet with so many people, they couldn't even inflict severe injuries on Lin Mu.

What kind of background did this man before him have?

How did he possess such strength?

"Who exactly are you?"

"What does who I am have to do with you?" Lin Mu said.

"I'm from the Zhao family. Offend me, and you won't get any good out of it!" Zhao Hai said coldly.

"If I were really afraid of you, why would I be here ambushing you?" Lin Mu retorted.

Zhao Hai's expression shifted.

He suddenly realized.

This was Lin Mu's scheme.

Otherwise, with his strength, how could he have been so easily wounded by him?

Zhao Hai clenched his fists, his eyes burning with rage.

In all his years, this was the first time he had been outmaneuvered.

Lin Mu leaped into the air and charged toward him.

Zhao Hai immediately crushed his SOS Talisman, and the nearby drone flashed red.

But Lin Mu was fast—almost the instant the red light flickered, his long blade landed on Zhao Hai.

A penetrating wound appeared on his chest.

Zhao Hai's eyes were filled with humiliation.

He had already surrendered, yet Lin Mu still beat him like this.

"Sorry, I didn't see your distress signal!" Lin Mu shrugged and slowly pulled the blade back.

Zhao Hai spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes fixed on Lin Mu, then his figure collapsed to the ground, his breath extremely faint.

When the nearby teachers arrived, they were all startled by the scene before them.

Over a dozen students lay on the ground.

What had happened?

But they didn't ask many questions and quickly began rescue efforts. Some students who didn't want to continue the competition were taken back.

Zhao Hai's injuries were severe, and he received special attention from the teachers.

Outside the jungle, the crowd watching the virtual screen all had noticeable changes in their expressions.

The homeroom teacher of Zhao Hai's class looked extremely grim at that moment.

"Isn't this guy a bit too ruthless?"

Someone beside him retorted, "Was Zhao Hai any less ruthless? He brought so many people to attack Lin Mu, and his first move was to sever his tendons—is that something a normal person would do?"

The man's expression shifted, and for a moment, he didn't know what to say.

"Instead of focusing on Zhao Hai, you should focus on him! This guy's combat talent is terrifying. Handling so many people with such ease—that's not something an ordinary martial artist can do!"

"That's right. In one-on-one fights, it's hard to judge a person's true level. Being able to achieve this under a multi-person siege is truly remarkable!"

"I reckon the people from the Ministry of Education have their eyes on him by now too."

"A dark horse!"

Many people murmured, their gazes toward Lin Mu carrying a trace more admiration.

At their age, they couldn't have done even a tenth of what Lin Mu had.

A flicker of excitement shone in Li Yu's beautiful eyes.

This was her student!

As long as he was given enough resources, he might well become a Giant.

The people from the Ministry of Education had also been keeping an eye on this side.

Lin Mu's performance had indeed caught them somewhat off guard.

To remain undefeated under the siege of so many—

That kind of skill was far more impressive than merely slaying a few Fierce Beasts.

"A man like this, once he steps onto the battlefield, will be top-tier! He's bound to develop in the future!"

"I'm tempted to take him as my disciple! I wonder who this kid is!"

"Third High School is my jurisdiction—if anyone's taking him, it'll be me!"

The group traded words back and forth.

The looks they gave Lin Mu all held a bit more appreciation for talent.

Bai Mo's figure appeared beside Lin Mu. Seeing the wounds on his body, a trace of heartache flickered across her face.

She took out some ointment and carefully bandaged him.

This made Lin Mu, who had never been in a relationship, feel a little embarrassed.

Because Bai Mo was very close to him, and some of her breath brushed against his skin.

It made him feel a certain intimacy.

But seeing how focused she was, he didn't want to disturb her.

Only after Bai Mo finished applying the medicine did Lin Mu speak: "Thank you!"

"It's nothing! You scared me to death just now! Taking on so many people all by yourself—you really don't value your life!"

"I'm fine, aren't I?"

"Don't say you're fine—you're hurt!"

"What fight doesn't come with injuries?" Lin Mu said with a smile.

"But you can't take risks like this! They weren't being merciful—one wrong move and you'd have been badly beaten!"

Lin Mu's eyes met Bai Mo's, gratitude clear on his face: "Thank you!"

"You don't need to be so polite with me!"

Bai Mo's beautiful eyes looked at Lin Mu. After a moment of hesitation, she took out a Jade Slip.

"There's a Secret Art inside this. It can help you recover quickly. Try cultivating it."

A hint of confusion crossed Lin Mu's face as he took the Jade Slip.

Although her movement was very discreet, it was still noticed by someone from the Ministry of Education.

His expression shifted noticeably.

That was their Bai Family's Secret Art.

Even if it was only a part of it, it was still an extremely precious thing.

And his unworthy granddaughter had actually given it to a man.

"Just wait until I get back—I'll deal with her," the old man muttered under his breath.

And under his watch, Lin Mu had already taken the Jade Slip and was studying the Secret Art within.

In just a short moment, he entered cultivation, and a series of system notifications followed.

About ten minutes later, the aura around him changed markedly.

Vaguely, it was like a giant python about to transform into a dragon, exuding an extremely oppressive presence.

Bai Mo, sitting beside him, had a clear change in expression.

She had cultivated this Secret Art for an entire year, only reaching Lin Mu's current level.

But how long had he been cultivating?

And he was already showing signs of minor success.

What she didn't know was that, just moments ago, Lin Mu had triggered a Ten Thousandfold Critical Harvest.

This was the first time he had triggered such a high critical multiplier since obtaining the system.