Bronze Initial Stage, System, I Love You Most

Early the next morning, Lin Hao finally broke through to the Bronze Initial Stage. Looking at the lone Beast Core left in the System space, Lin Hao felt helpless. Cultivation really burned money. A single Silver-grade beast core cost hundreds of thousands on the market, yet Lin Hao had absorbed two in just two days. That was over a million.

"Ding, detected that the host has advanced to the Bronze Initial Stage. Rewards are now being issued."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Movement Technique, Thunder Prison Instant Space Flash."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Movement Technique, Wind Thunder Twin Wings."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Cultivation Method, Endless Thunder Prison."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Cultivation Method, Thunder Prison Shakes the Eight Desolations."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Combat Skill, Sword Control Technique."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Combat Skill, One Sword Breaks Ten Thousand Laws."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Combat Skill, One Sword Opens the Heavens."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the Heaven Grade Combat Skill, Shadow Hunter Sky Breaker."

As he listened to the System's unceasing announcements, Lin Hao was completely dumbfounded. Under normal circumstances, Martial Artists or Ability Users only awakened one skill whenever they advanced by a major realm. Yet he had gotten four at once—eight in total when both categories were counted together.

But the System's announcements were far from over.

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the supreme Heaven Grade battle armor: Thunder Prison Battle Armor."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the supreme Heaven Grade weapon: Thunder Prison Sky Splitting Spear."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained the mental cultivation method: Clear Sword Heart."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Sword Intent Realm."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Sword Momentum."

"Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Sword Domain."

"The next rewards will be issued at the Silver Stage. Host, do not slack off. Level up quickly."

Lin Hao had gone completely numb. He could only stand there blankly listening to the System's announcements, but he no longer knew what it said afterward because his brain had crashed. What the hell kind of System is this? Is it trying to hand me a max-level account with a full set of gear right away?

After standing there in a daze for quite some time, Lin Hao finally began silently examining the mountain of skills, Martial Arts, and treasures he had received. Drool hung from the corner of his mouth, and his face bloomed like a chrysanthemum. "System, I love you most." He looked exactly like a shameless bootlicker.

At that moment, a stream of obscure and incomprehensible memories rushed into Lin Hao's mind. He had now thoroughly mastered every Martial Art and Battle Skill. Whether Martial Arts or Battle Skills, they were divided into four grades: Yellow Grade, Mysterious Grade, Earth Grade, and Heaven Grade. Yellow Grade was the lowest, while Heaven Grade was the highest.

After calming himself for quite a while, Lin Hao summoned the System again.

"System, open the Character Attribute Panel."

"Host: Lin Hao"

"Talent: Dual SSS-rank"

"Ability: Asura Annihilation Divine Thunder (Unique)"

"Martial Artist Profession: Sword Lord (Unique)"

"Level: Bronze Initial Stage Martial Artist, Bronze Initial Stage Psionic"

"Strength: 1300 points"

"Agility: 1100 points"

"Constitution: 1100 points"

"Spiritual Power: 1500 points"

Seeing that all his attributes had increased by another 500 points, Lin Hao was even more delighted. Instantly killing a Silver Initial Stage opponent was no longer a dream. If he went all out, he could probably wrestle with a Gold Mid Stage opponent, perhaps even a Gold Late Stage one. As a five-sided warrior like him, he did not even need Martial Arts or Battle Skills anymore—he could crush a whole crowd to death with his fists alone.

Under his family's reluctant gazes, Lin Hao boarded the bus bound for Shancheng Martial University. Before leaving, however, he saw Xiao Rou's little mouth pouting again and spent quite a while comforting her.

Two hours later, Lin Hao arrived at the gates of Shancheng Martial University. Looking at the pitch-black, imposing gates and the rows of banners welcoming new students, Lin Hao smacked his lips. "Ah, a Wu University truly is a Wu University. They really have money."

Not far away, a group of students about Lin Hao's age were busily registering new arrivals. Lin Hao walked up to a beautiful Senior Sister in a long red dress and said, "Hello, I'm a new student here to enroll."

The Senior Sister gave Lin Hao a strange look. "Bring me your admission letter, then fill out the enrollment form over there."

"Uh!" Only then did Lin Hao remember that he did not have an admission letter. He immediately took out an envelope. "Senior Sister, I don't have an admission letter. Could you see if this works?"

The red-dressed Senior Sister took the envelope curiously. The words "Shancheng University of Martial Arts Invitation Letter" immediately came into view. After opening it, she saw the words: "Specially inviting student Lin Hao of Shancheng No. 1 Middle School to study at our university."

The Senior Sister's eyes widened. Well, well, I finally caught you. I've been waiting here for you all day, and I actually ran into you.

This Senior Sister was none other than Jiang Weiwei's best friend, Su Xiaorui!

Seeing this Senior Sister staring at him with wide eyes, Lin Hao thought there was something wrong with his letter. "Senior Sister, is something wrong? Our high school Principal gave this to me. Don't tell me you won't recognize it? Let me make this clear first—I'm not a scammer."

Su Xiaorui came back to her senses, then revealed an expression as ghostly as a phantom. "Lin Hao, right? Come with me."

Lin Hao was completely baffled. What's with this Senior Sister? Wasn't I supposed to fill out a form? Where is she taking me? Don't tell me she thinks I'm handsome and wants to throw me into some little dark room for that? Lin Hao's imagination ran wild, but he had no idea that he had already fallen into absolute danger.

"Uh? Who's that kid? Why is Teacher Su personally receiving him?"

"He's so handsome!"

"Handsome, my ass. Didn't you see that smile on Teacher Su's face? That kid is probably in for it."

Su Xiaorui led Lin Hao toward a dense forest on campus. As they walked, Lin Hao felt that something was increasingly off. Damn, why are we heading into a small forest? Are the Senior Sisters at Shancheng Martial University all this enthusiastic? Is it really appropriate to slip into a small forest with such a beautiful Senior Sister on my first day? This Senior Sister really is gorgeous. Should I make the first move, or should she?

When he saw the red-clad Senior Sister stop walking ahead of him, Lin Hao forced himself to speak, preserving the dignity a man ought to have. "Ahem, Senior Sister, I know I'm handsome, but isn't it a little too soon for that? I'm not ready yet."

Su Xiaorui went numb the moment she heard that. What the hell? I came here to teach you a lesson, all right? Sure enough, not a single Second generation is any good. Just wait and see how I deal with you. I have to vent Weiwei's anger properly.

Yet on the surface, Su Xiaorui put on a shy expression. "Junior Brother, what do you mean, too soon? Why can't Senior Sister understand? Then do you want Senior Sister to be faster, or slower?" As she spoke, Su Xiaorui walked toward Lin Hao.

The moment she finished speaking, the five fingers of her right hand curled into a claw and shot toward Lin Hao. Those five fingers, tipped with long nails, clawed at his neck. If this struck, the lightest outcome would be disfigurement, while the worst would be instant death. Lin Hao reacted quickly as well, tilting his head to evade the attack.

He had already known that no matter how handsome he was, no one would possibly want to sneak into a small forest with him the first time they met. Besides, his Martial Artist Talent cultivated the Killing Sword Dao, making him especially sensitive to killing intent. When the red-dressed Senior Sister had led him away just now, she had revealed a trace of killing intent toward him. Lin Hao had caught that trace with absolute precision.

When she saw Lin Hao evade her strike so calmly, Su Xiaorui revealed a stunned expression. She had believed she had concealed herself perfectly, and her opponent was merely a rookie who had just graduated high school with mediocre talent. Su Xiaorui had only wanted to give Lin Hao a simple lesson to vent some anger for her best friend. Who would have thought that Lin Hao's reaction would be so fast, allowing him to dodge her attack in an instant? Moreover, she was a Gold Low Stage Martial Artist.

Lin Hao's expression darkened. "Who are you? Why did you attack me?" From Su Xiaorui's strike just now, he knew that this woman was no ordinary person. Her cultivation was likely already above Gold Stage. He could not afford to be careless.

"Heh, who am I? Beat me, and I'll tell you." As she spoke, Su Xiaorui stepped forward in an instant, and a powerful aura burst from her body. Her red dress fluttered wildly without wind, snapping loudly in the air. Without waiting for Lin Hao's response, she threw a punch at his face.

Lin Hao had long been prepared. He neither released any aura nor dodged. He merely raised his hand lightly and caught the incoming delicate fist. His five fingers even moved slightly, feeling it out. "Mm, Senior Sister's hand is very fair and tender."

Su Xiaorui was greatly shocked. Although she had not used her full strength just now, her move was not something a rookie fresh out of high school could withstand. She was a Gold Low Stage Martial Artist.

Lin Hao's hand clamped tightly around Su Xiaorui's little hand like iron pincers, making it impossible for her to break free. "Shameless rogue!" Seeing that she could not pull her hand away, Su Xiaorui smoothly followed up with a sweeping kick. But Lin Hao had already vanished from where he stood.

"Senior Sister, your legs are so fair." Lin Hao still did not forget to throw out trash talk.

But Su Xiaorui could not find any trace of Lin Hao, and cold sweat immediately broke out on her. The most dangerous situation was when the enemy lurked in darkness while she stood exposed in the open—and that was precisely her situation now.

Suddenly, Lin Hao's voice drifted lazily from behind her. "Mm, Senior Sister smells really fragrant too (╯▽╰)~~"

Before Su Xiaorui could react, Lin Hao instantly condensed a small burst of Black Lightning in his hand. With a light tap of his finger, the lightning exploded behind Su Xiaorui, kicking up a cloud of dust and smoke. When it cleared, Su Xiaorui's straight long hair had turned into large waves. Lin Hao stood before her, watching coldly.

Su Xiaorui's mind had gone blank. Who am I? Where am I? I'm not dead yet? At the instant Lin Hao released the lightning, Su Xiaorui had clearly felt the threat of death.