Consecutive Victories, Using His Ability

Magic Martial University was brimming with martial spirit; Shi Yan's arena challenge did not stop just because he had won several times.

On the contrary, many second- and even third-year students were eager to give it a try, all wanting to trade blows with Shi Yan.

There was no denying that Shi Yan was an absolute super-genius among this year's freshmen, and suppressing a genius was something many people wanted to do.

Besides, if they did not win, the upperclassmen would lose all face.

Thus, after Fang Kun, another person leaped onto the stage.

His strength was roughly on par with Fang Kun's, though he specialized in swordsmanship.

Unfortunately, before a Perfected Level B-class saber technique, he fared no better and was ultimately defeated.

After defeating four opponents in a row, Shi Yan's performance had many people fired up. Some second- and third-year Seniors even had little stars sparkling in their eyes, infuriating many upperclassmen, who could not wait to get onstage and fight Shi Yan.

However, Shi Yan did not remain at Arena No. 3 this time. Instead, he glanced at the sky and headed toward Arena No. 4.

A victory in Arena No. 1 earned 100 credits, No. 2 earned 200, No. 3 earned 400, while No. 4 offered 800 credits.

He had only earned 1,200 credits so far. The school would close the arenas when night fell, so he had to hurry and earn enough credits to buy a robot.

The moment he stepped onto the arena, his opponent indeed felt powerful, just as Li Tao's information had said. His vitality and blood were around 400.

Before the man even made a move, an invisible pressure came crashing toward him.

"Junior, you're outstanding. If you run into any trouble in the future, you can come find me, Xiong Ba."

Not every upperclassman at Magic Martial University was as morally corrupt as Lu Jian'an. There were also people like Xiong Ba—forthright, generous, and considerate toward juniors.

Shi Yan could sense the surprise and appreciation in this big man's eyes.

"Alright. If I get the chance, I'll definitely trouble you, Senior."

As Shi Yan spoke, he slowly raised his saber.

Xiong Ba also used a saber—the Golden Silk Great Ring Saber.

"You're a straightforward kid. I like that. When you've got time, I'll take you drinking in our Lu Province!"

Xiong Ba roared with delight.

As his words fell, the clash of saber against saber began.

Xiong Ba's saber style was fierce and domineering, broad and unrestrained. Shi Yan's Explosive Flame Eighteen Sabers also followed a hard and forceful path, but because it targeted major arteries, it carried an extra trace of sinister unpredictability.

The instant they clashed, Xiong Ba's domineering momentum was suppressed.

Xiong Ba had watched Shi Yan's earlier battles and knew the danger of the sharp blade in his hand, but only upon facing it himself did he realize he had still underestimated this saber technique.

To him, Shi Yan did not seem like a freshman, but a battle-hardened hunter, striking at the vital points of him, the prey.

"Ha!"

Xiong Ba shouted. Knowing that saber techniques alone could not defeat Shi Yan, he erupted with his vitality and blood, which had only just surpassed 400.

The Golden Silk Great Ring Saber slashed downward, whipping up a violent gale as it headed straight for Shi Yan's face.

Shi Yan raised his saber to block, but the impact numbed the web of his hand. The saber nearly flew from his grip, and he staggered back several steps.

He knew that the advantage in saber technique could no longer bridge the gap in strength between them.

Xiong Ba's vitality and blood, physical strength, and raw power all surpassed his. Even their difference in saber skill was not that great; winning through saber technique alone would be difficult.

Magic Martial University truly hid crouching tigers and coiled dragons.

No wonder Baiyun No. 1 High School's principal, Li Shuogen, had told him to diligently practice the Breathing Technique to catch up with those gifted geniuses from wealthy backgrounds. No wonder Zhang Yunya had reminded him midway through the journey to choose a movement technique from the library first after arriving at Magic Martial University.

Only a powerful body combined with formidable movement techniques could allow saber techniques to unleash such terrifying effects.

"Senior, I'm going to use my ability now!"

With no other choice, Shi Yan used his ability.

Flames surged from his saber, and a heat wave swept outward.

"Not good!"

Xiong Ba was greatly alarmed and hurriedly retreated.

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The temperature was so high that he felt he would ignite if he got any closer.

Not only that, Shi Yan's aura had increased severalfold, making even him feel oppressed.

Abilities could enhance their user, but Shi Yan's enhancement was far too outrageous, wasn't it?

Was this S-class?

In the blink of an eye, as Xiong Ba retreated, Shi Yan suddenly accelerated and closed in.

Flaming saber shadows came crashing down.

"Roar!"

The next moment, a massive beastly roar rang out.

It was Xiong Ba beneath the saber shadow, activating his ability.

A gigantic gray bear phantom, five meters tall, appeared behind Xiong Ba.

"What?!"

"He was forced to use his ability!"

The crowd was stunned, especially the students who knew Xiong Ba. At this moment, their eyes were wide with disbelief.

Wasn't Shi Yan the only one using an ability? Did you really have to activate yours too?

And he had activated it not to attack, but for defense!

Xiong Ba! A man who had once fought a Third-Order Demonic Beast one-on-one, yet he had activated his ability just to block a single saber strike?

Very soon, they understood why Xiong Ba had used his ability defensively.

A Flame Explosion erupted on the stage. Xiong Ba's towering body was blasted backward, and he was already coughing up blood in midair.

When he hit the ground, he coughed up blood again, his entire body wilting.

The Golden Silk Great Ring Saber had also fallen onto the arena, snapped cleanly into two pieces. The break bore traces of melting.

Hisss—

A chorus of sharp breaths rang out. The crowd looked at the big man on the ground, then at Shi Yan standing tall on the arena, their mouths hanging open as they found themselves at a loss for words.

Those who had been itching to challenge Shi Yan all fell silent.

Quite a few had already begun regretting it. Why had they gone and provoked the freshmen for no reason?

"Shi Yan wins."

That voice of unknown origin rang out again.

Unexpectedly, after Xiong Ba's defeat, no one stepped onto Arena No. 4 for a while.

Still, it was understandable. Even Xiong Ba had been beaten until he coughed blood. Anyone around his level would likely gain nothing by going up.

"If you've got the guts, go to Arena No. 5."

At that moment, a voice spoke up, sounding especially abrupt amid the silence.

Yet after those words, everyone's expressions changed.

Because that tone sounded exactly like a child who had lost a fight—unconvinced and hoping their opponent would lose instead.

Both the freshmen and the Senior Students wore strange expressions. After all, this arena battle had been set up to blunt the freshmen's sharp edge.

On the arena, Shi Yan walked to the edge and cupped his fists toward Xiong Ba with a trace of apology.

Honestly, he had not expected the power to be so great after his ability erupted.

After all, the last time he had used his ability was when he had been with Zhang Yunya. This time, however, he had taken advanced Body Tempering Medicine and added points as well, so he still did not have a clear grasp of his exact strength.

Drawing back his gaze, he saw that no one was still coming up, so he simply headed toward Arena No. 5.

The defender of Arena No. 5 was a Senior. Shi Yan did not know whether it was because they were martial artists, but the women he had seen all had rather good figures and looks. This woman was no exception—her figure was stunning.

But what drew Shi Yan's attention even more was her strength. She was far stronger than Xiong Ba.

Unlike Xiong Ba, whose aura was openly displayed, hers was restrained, carrying a sense of seamless unity.

He could be certain that taking her down would absolutely not be as simple as blasting Xiong Ba away.