Issue a Challenge!

Jiang Hao lay on his bed, his expression calm. He tapped open his terminal, intending to chat with Lu Ming and tell him that he was ready to issue Lin Qiu a challenge.

Suddenly!

Jiang Hao recalled how Lu Ming had impulsively challenged Lin Qiu over the group chat.

A thought stirred in Jiang Hao's mind as he opened Class 3-2's chat group.

He had never been in the habit of checking the class group. The unread messages had long since hit 99+.

He scrolled upward.

Before long, those harsh remarks mocking him and Lu Ming came into view.

"Trash belongs with trash."

"One overdrew his potential, while the other doesn't know his own limits."

Jiang Hao looked at those words without the slightest change in expression.

Only in the depths of his calm eyes did a glint of light flash, too subtle to notice.

He closed the group chat!

With his hands behind his head, Jiang Hao murmured with a smile:

"Looks like I'll have to issue Lin Qiu a challenge tomorrow."

"My Blood Qi is now at 8.8."

"With Spear Arts at Great Mastery, with proficiency at 74..."

"Even if Lin Qiu has broken through to 9.0 over the past half month, I'll still definitely have the strength to fight him."

Jiang Hao's thoughts were incomparably clear.

"And I'll set the match for three days from now."

"With the efficiency of my Seven Revolutions Stance Skill, coupled with Low-grade Nutrient Solution..."

"In three days, raising my Blood Qi Intensity by another 0.2 won't be a problem."

"But..."

Jiang Hao thought of a crucial issue.

"I don't have enough money now."

"The 100,000 Alliance Coins have already been used up. Looks like I'll have to find a way to make some money."

With that thought, Jiang Hao closed his eyes.

Everything was ready. He would tell Lu Ming tomorrow.

His good brother had stood up for him, yet it had taken him over half a month to avenge him. He really had been too useless.

Good thing it was now!

If it had been before!

He might not even have had the chance for revenge!

The next day.

Dragon Star Eighth Great Martial High School, Class 3-2 classroom.

The moment Jiang Hao sat down, he looked at Lu Ming at the desk behind him and said bluntly:

"Lu Ming, I'm planning to issue Lin Qiu a challenge."

"I think I should be able to beat him now."

Lu Ming's expression changed sharply at those words. He shot to his feet, then quickly lowered his voice after realizing what he had done.

"Jiang Hao, are you crazy?"

"Did you see those bastards' provoking words in the group too?"

Lu Ming thought Jiang Hao had been carried away, just like he had.

"Don't act on impulse!"

Lu Ming urged him anxiously.

"That guy Lin Qiu has mastered a Martial Skill, and his Blood Qi is higher than yours. You..."

Jiang Hao smiled and shook his head, cutting Lu Ming off.

"Lu Ming, trust me."

"Come with me."

"Huh? Where to?"

Lu Ming froze.

"The Mentor hasn't even arrived yet."

"Come with me and you'll find out."

Jiang Hao remained calm and walked straight out of the classroom.

Lu Ming was completely baffled, but he hurried after him anyway.

One in front of the other, the two arrived at the empty Training Room.

Jiang Hao then walked straight over to the Blood Qi Intensity Testing Machine in the corner.

"Watch closely."

Jiang Hao spoke to Lu Ming.

Then Jiang Hao took a deep breath and stood before the machine.

Without using any Martial Skill, Jiang Hao merely mobilized the Blood Qi throughout his body before throwing a fierce punch!

Bang!

A dull, thunderous boom rang out!

The number on the Blood Qi Intensity Testing Machine began jumping wildly before finally settling.

[8.8]

Lu Ming stared at that glaring number and was utterly dumbfounded. His mouth hung even wider open than when Jiang Hao had mastered Stance Training last time.

"Ei... eight point eight?!"

Lu Ming rubbed his eyes hard, suspecting that he had seen it wrong.

"Jiang Hao, you... you..."

Lu Ming stammered, unable to form a complete sentence.

Half a month ago!

Jiang Hao's Blood Qi had been 8.1!

How damn long had it even been?

Half a month?

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His Blood Qi had surged by 0.7?

Was he even human?

"Do you believe me now?"

Jiang Hao calmly withdrew his fist.

Lu Ming stood frozen for more than ten seconds before sharply sucking in a breath. He rushed forward and circled Jiang Hao twice as though looking at a monster.

"Holy shit, Jiang Hao, what Immortal Pill did you eat?!"

"With this speed, are you still Dust-grade Martial Bone?"

"Even chugging Low-grade Nutrient Solution couldn't make someone this freakish!"

Lu Ming was so excited that his face had turned red. Seeing Jiang Hao's calm, self-assured expression, all the worry in his heart vanished, replaced by unprecedented excitement and anticipation!

At last!

Lu Ming gave Jiang Hao's shoulder a heavy pat.

"Fine! I believe you!"

"Damn, I really want to see what Lin Qiu and those people in class will look like later!"

In the blink of an eye, it was time for school to end that afternoon.

As soon as the Training Room lesson ended.

Amid everyone's strange looks, Jiang Hao called out to Lu Ming.

"Lu Ming, let's go."

Lu Ming nodded excitedly and followed behind Jiang Hao.

The two did not leave the Training Room. Instead, they walked straight over to Lin Qiu, who was preparing to put away his battle saber and leave.

They blocked Lin Qiu's path.

The surrounding students who had been about to disperse all halted, then turned to look over curiously.

Lin Qiu lifted his eyes to look at the two blocking his way. When he saw Jiang Hao in particular, undisguised mockery appeared on his face.

"Heh, isn't this our class's flash-in-the-pan genius?"

"What, wasn't it bad enough that your brother got beaten half to death for standing up for you last time?"

"Now this trash like you wants to give it a try too?"

Jiang Hao turned a deaf ear to his mockery and merely spoke calmly.

"Lin Qiu."

"I challenge you."

Jiang Hao's voice was not loud, yet it carried clearly throughout the entire Training Room.

The whole room fell silent in an instant.

Every student stopped what they were doing and looked over in shock.

The mockery on Lin Qiu's face abruptly froze as well.

Then, as if he had heard some colossal joke, after a brief moment of astonishment, Lin Qiu burst into exaggerated laughter.

"Hahahaha!"

"Did I hear that right? Jiang Hao? You? A Dust-grade Martial Bone, challenging me?"

Lin Qiu laughed so hard he bent forward and backward.

"Where did you get that confidence?"

"From that laughable Dust-grade Martial Bone of yours?"

"Or from that ordinary family of yours, so poor you can barely afford Nutrient Solution?"

"Or from that insignificant Stance Training of yours, which you only broke through by some goddamn stroke of luck?"

"Even Lu Ming couldn't block a single strike from me!"

Lin Qiu stopped laughing, his gaze instantly turning icy and contemptuous.

"Jiang Hao, do you deserve it?"

Jiang Hao's expression did not ripple in the slightest from beginning to end. He merely asked calmly, "Are you accepting or not?"

Lin Qiu's face darkened.

Jiang Hao's calm attitude had enraged him.

"I accept!"

Lin Qiu sneered.

"Of course I accept!"

"Trash always likes sticking with trash. Perfect—the score from last time hasn't been settled yet."

"Today, I'll clean up both of you at once!"

"Who's trash will only be clear then."

Jiang Hao remained calm.

"Three days from now."

"Same time, same place."

"See you at the Martial Arts Arena."

With that, Jiang Hao turned away without sparing him another glance.

"Lu Ming, let's go."

"Alright!"

Lu Ming felt thoroughly vindicated. Holding his head high and chest out, he followed Jiang Hao away.

Only after Jiang Hao and Lu Ming disappeared through the doorway

did the deathly silent Training Room finally explode into uproar!

"Whoa—!"

"Holy shit! Did I hear that right? Jiang Hao is challenging Lin Qiu?!"

"Crazy! That guy is absolutely insane!"

"Where the hell did he get the nerve?!"

"Three days from now? Does he think three days can bridge a chasm that vast?"

"This is going to be good! This is definitely the biggest news our class has seen!"

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