Sparring Ends

The storm clouds of thought rolled and shifted, and the gaze of Yi Chen began to sharpen.

The black man's offensive continued, yet Yi Chen's parries gradually became effortless.

Yi Chen felt something he had never experienced before.

While dodging rapidly, Yi Chen continuously threw jabs to bait the black man into an opening.

The black man was not only powerful; beneath that massive musculature, his agility was not lacking in the slightest.

Yi Chen clenched his fists and swayed from side to side.

Yamazaki also rose to his feet, launching a back-spinning kick toward Yi Chen's head.

Yi Chen leaned back to dodge, but he was still disgusted by the move because it kicked up sand and dust!

Gritting his teeth in fury, Yi Chen tightened his fists and unleashed his full strength.

He launched a rapid left jab at the black man's temple, followed by a right hook to the face.

The black man bent his arms to defend, but he was too slow and was sent staggering by the two blows.

Enraged and humiliated, Yamazaki lunged forward for a double-leg takedown.

Yi Chen delivered a low kick, sending Yamazaki face-planting into the dirt.

Seeing this, Yi Chen immediately turned around.

He unleashed the Whirlwind Triple Kick, striking the black man heavily.

The black man was sent flying, crashing hard into the ground and coughing up a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, Yi Chen felt a momentary lapse in his focus.

Yi Chen looked down at the two fallen men with disdain and walked over to Yamazaki, who scrambled backward in terror while sitting on the ground.

Yi Chen delivered a heavy punch directly to Yamazaki, who was also beaten to the point of vomiting blood.

Seeing this, Yi Chen felt a bit bewildered, yet his instincts still drove him to stomp on their faces to finish them off.

At this moment, Ibuki Mio immediately stepped forward, unleashing a front kick, a back-spinning kick, and a sacrifice kick.

Yi Chen dodged backward repeatedly.

Ibuki Mio immediately transitioned into Capoeira, executing a ground-sweeping whirlwind kick.

Yi Chen dodged continuously.

As Ibuki Mio rose, Yi Chen blasted a jab toward her face.

Ibuki Mio had no time to defend.

Yi Chen stopped his fist right in front of Ibuki Mio's face.

He sighed and looked at Ibuki Mio indifferently.

Ibuki Mio stared at Yi Chen with a blank expression, then shouted angrily:

"Why didn't you strike! Is it because I'm a girl?"

Yi Chen took a deep breath and sighed:

"I'm sorry, I think I was influenced by my emotions. We are just sparring, after all."

Ibuki Mio replied:

"Are you looking down on me?"

Ibuki Mio rushed in front of Yi Chen and threw a straight hook.

Yi Chen dodged easily.

Ibuki Mio stepped forward with a right hook.

Seeing this, Yi Chen helplessly delivered a knee strike to Ibuki Mio's abdomen, causing her to collapse, powerless.

Yi Chen gathered his thoughts and checked his phone.

Yi Chen said calmly:

"Everyone, the results of today's sparring are clear. If you have any more questions, feel free to find me."

After speaking, Yi Chen crouched down beside Ibuki Mio and said coldly:

"Ibuki Mio, I don't look down on you. At the very least, we know each other, and we have no grudges."

"As for them, if I'm not mistaken, they are Ryuen's lackeys."

"I assume you are not."

With that, Yi Chen brushed off his clothes and left the way he came.

Leaving the three of them stunned in place.

Yi Chen's figure completely vanished from their sight.

Yamazaki wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and walked angrily to Ibuki Mio's side, cursing:

"You stinking bitch, why didn't you step in sooner? Are you and that boyfriend of yours having an affair?"

Ibuki Mio was not one to be trifled with; she kicked Yamazaki in the abdomen, causing him to collapse powerlessly.

"...You..."

Ibuki Mio glared fiercely at Yamazaki, and he dared not speak another word.

The black man stood up to help Yamazaki, and the three of them tidied up briefly before leaving.

On the way back to campus, Yi Chen passed various students laughing and chatting.

Yi Chen looked at them, then looked at his own hands.

They were even stained with some blood.

Yi Chen muttered:

"So disgusting."

Yi Chen found a public restroom to wash up, splashing his face with cold water.

Until just a moment ago, Yi Chen's heart had been pounding wildly.

After washing his face with cold water, he felt much calmer.

Yi Chen looked at himself in the mirror, his eyes dull and lifeless.

Yi Chen wondered whether what he had just done was right or wrong.

At this moment, the Angel's voice came:

"Mission complete."

"Obtained one Gold Card."

Gold Card:

"Primordial Flower Hand"

Description: After use, learn the core technique of the Primordial Flower Hand. Practicing the Primordial Flower Hand will improve physical fitness, focus, and state of mind.

Hearing this voice, Yi Chen couldn't help but smile.

Yi Chen looked at himself in the mirror once more.

His gaze became easygoing.

"I have a system, after all. I am a transmigrator."

"Right and wrong no longer matter."

"Live for myself, Classroom of the Elite."

"Strength is supreme."

Yi Chen checked his phone; it was getting late.

The sun was not far from setting.

Yi Chen arrived at the cafeteria, found a flower bed to sit on by himself, and lowered his head to look at the ground.

Soon, Ichinose slowly approached, spotting Yi Chen sitting there from a distance.

She snuck up behind Yi Chen and covered his eyes with her hands.

Ichinose teased:

"Guess who I am?"

Yi Chen couldn't help but smile upon hearing this; the scent on Ichinose had already given her away.

Yi Chen joked:

"I have no idea, classmate, don't tease me."

"If you keep doing this, I might fall for you, Ichinose."

Ichinose puffed out her cheeks at his words and pinched Yi Chen's face.

She said happily:

"Did you notice me a long time ago, Yi Chen-kun?"

Yi Chen said calmly:

"Not really, it's just that I smelled your scent first."

Ichinose blushed and hurriedly teased back:

"Yi Chen-kun, you're so bad. You've been waiting a long time, haven't you? Let's go eat."

Yi Chen nodded, and the two entered the cafeteria to eat.

As they ate, they chatted, with Ichinose sharing everything she had seen and heard that day, along with all sorts of whimsical fantasies.

Yi Chen watched Ichinose as she spoke with such relish, feeling very happy.

Unable to help himself, he said:

"It's a good thing I still have you, Ichinose."

Ichinose asked in confusion:

"What?"

Yi Chen realized he had let it slip, but didn't really mind:

"It's nothing, I like you, Ichinose."

Upon hearing this, Ichinose smiled:

"I like you too, Yi Chen-kun."

After finishing their meal, the two began to walk side by side.

Ichinose asked Yi Chen:

"Yi Chen, why are you with me? You're so outstanding, there must be many girls who like you."

Yi Chen replied calmly:

"Because you're beautiful, and you're my type."

"Secondly, you're very cute."

Ichinose listened to Yi Chen with eyes full of anticipation.

Yi Chen looked into Ichinose's beautiful, large eyes.

"You talk to me."

Ichinose:

"Is that it? Does talking to you count?"

Yi Chen chuckled:

"You talk a lot."

Ichinose shyly pounded on Yi Chen's chest.

Yi Chen:

"What about you? What does Ichinose like about me?"

Ichinose blushed and said:

"I also think Yi Chen-kun is very handsome."

"And Yi Chen-kun helped me last time."

"And, and Yi Chen-kun sings very well."

"And, and Yi Chen-kun chatted with me for a long time."

"And Yi Chen-kun said he doesn't care about the past and can accept everything about me."

"Cherish the present."

"Pause and forget, follow the wind; walk and watch, remain composed."

After speaking, Ichinose looked at Yi Chen with deep affection.

"So I think, I want to be with Yi Chen-kun forever."

Yi Chen looked at Ichinose and smiled:

"Me too, Ichinose."

The two embraced and walked hand in hand.

Perhaps they would be able to take the next step soon.

Time ticked away, and the two parted ways with great reluctance.

Yi Chen returned to his dormitory, thinking about everything that had happened today.

Yi Chen felt a bit troubled, though he didn't know the reason why.

Yi Chen slowly raised his hand.

"*****?"

Yi Chen thought for a moment, then stood up to use the Primordial Flower Hand card.

A flood of techniques regarding the Primordial Flower Hand surged into Yi Chen's mind.

Yi Chen found it truly miraculous.

He stood up and began to practice the Primordial Flower Hand.

Yi Chen felt his body and mind were extremely comfortable.

Before long, Yi Chen was drenched in sweat.

Yi Chen took a shower and replied to Ichinose's message.

The night passed.