A Duel Between Trash and Heavenly Prodigy!

Deep into the night, on the rooftop.

Ye Xiao rested for half an hour before practicing a few more punches.

[Ding!]

[You have completed a punch. The force of this strike was: 35%!]

[Gained 1 Martial Dao Point!]

[Your realm has improved!]

[Current Realm: Mud Embryo Realm, 20th Layer!]

With that, Ye Xiao's entire body was completely drained and powerless.

"That's about enough for today."

"Cultivation requires a balance of work and rest."

Thus, Ye Xiao returned to the dormitory.

Taking care not to disturb his other roommates, he washed up briefly and climbed into bed to rest.

The next day, bright and early.

Ye Xiao felt someone shaking his bed, waking him up.

"Hey! Ye Xiao, get up!"

"Today is the first day of class, we can't be late!"

Having practiced punches all night, Ye Xiao's arms were so sore he couldn't even lift them.

This body is still far too weak, Ye Xiao lamented inwardly.

He opened his eyes to find the large face staring at him from the bedside was none other than Fatty Wang.

The dormitory was already empty.

Fatty Wang said, "They've already headed to class; I snuck back to call you."

"Hurry up and get up so we can head to the classroom together."

In the back of Ye Xiao's mind, he could easily picture the scene of his other two roommates intentionally dragging Fatty Wang away without waking him.

Ye Xiao nodded with a grateful smile.

"Thank you, Fatty Wang, I'll be up in a second."

Once Ye Xiao finished washing up, he saw Fatty Wang holding out a small white bottle to him.

"Fatty Wang, what is this?"

The other boy chuckled, "Don't worry, it's nothing expensive, just some medicine for bruises and injuries."

As he spoke, he leaned in close to Ye Xiao and whispered.

"Ye Xiao, I saw you sneaking off to the rooftop to practice punches last night."

"To be honest, even though your talent and profession are poor, your attitude is truly admirable."

Hearing this, Ye Xiao felt a warmth in his heart.

He took the medicine handed to him.

"Thank you for the Yunnan Baiyao."

Fatty Wang stared at Ye Xiao in utter confusion.

"What Yun? What Nan? What Baiyao? What kind of thing is that? I've never even heard of it!"

Ye Xiao waved his hand with a smile.

"It's nothing."

Afterward, Ye Xiao applied the medicine Fatty Wang had given him.

He found the effects to be quite good.

The muscle strains, soreness, and pain in his body were significantly relieved.

At the same time, Ye Xiao could feel the power within his body steadily increasing.

No wonder everyone looks down on martial artists.

The cultivation method for martial artists is simply too bitter and too exhausting.

How could it ever be as easy as other noble professions?

Furthermore.

In the end, their greatest reliance remains their own physical body.

Others can effortlessly unleash all sorts of skills, elements, divine abilities, or wield blades, spears, swords, and axes.

Martial artists are looked down upon by the world; they are at the very bottom of the professional hierarchy!

But Ye Xiao does not think so.

He clenches his fists.

Sooner or later, he will prove himself for all the martial artists at the bottom!

Jiang City Martial Arts University.

Professional Theory Building (Freshman Year).

Ye Xiao and Fatty Wang squeeze into the teaching building along with the bustling crowd of students.

But at this moment.

The surrounding gossip drifts over, falling into their ears.

"Is that boy the special admission student, Ye Xiao?"

"Yes, that's him! He actually has the nerve to come to class!"

"After what happened yesterday, if it were me, I wouldn't have the face to show up; I would have dropped out and gone home already!"

"An E-rank talent failure; he probably wouldn't even make it into a training academy."

"If he wants to go to the front lines as a soldier, he'll likely struggle just to pass the assessment!"

"..."

Ye Xiao says nothing.

Fatty Wang frowns, sweeping his gaze over these people.

"A bunch of gossips, what kind of skill is it to chew on people's ears behind their backs?"

"Don't look down on the poor and the young!"

"Sooner or later, Ye Xiao will surpass all of you!"

At the entrance of the teaching building.

A conflict is on the verge of breaking out.

But just then.

Ye Xiao smiles and presses his hand on Fatty Wang's shoulder.

He turns toward those who are questioning him.

He says only one sentence.

"If anyone is dissatisfied, you can spar with me in the combat arena."

As soon as these words are spoken.

Many people immediately become interested, wanting to have a go at Ye Xiao.

But right at this moment.

A crowd of people comes swarming in from outside.

And in the center of the crowd.

Is the undisputed number one genius among the freshmen: Lin Yun!

Awakened Profession: [Thunder Mage Prodigy · SS-rank]!

In an instant.

Everyone's attention is drawn away.

"Wow! Lin Yun is here!"

"Lin Yun is so handsome! I heard many sophomore seniors admire him and came to see him."

"Is this the genius of an SS-rank profession?"

"Thunder Mage Prodigy! He is destined to become a transcendent who wields the power of thunder!"

"It is said that Lin Yun's realm has already reached the third stage of the mage profession!"

And at this moment.

Lin Yun holds his head high, chest out, and speaks with a smile.

"To be precise, I have already touched the edge of the fourth realm!"

"I estimate that in less than a month, I will be able to break through to the fourth realm of the mage class."

As these words fell.

The entire crowd was once again in an uproar, countless people looking at Lin Yun with admiration and envy.

They marveled at the strength of this SS-rank super genius!

While his peers were still in the second or third realms.

Lin Yun had already touched the edge of the fourth realm!

At this moment.

Lin Yun's gaze fell upon Ye Xiao.

The crowd automatically cleared a path for him.

Lin Yun walked up to Ye Xiao, a sneer of disdain curling his lips.

"Ye Xiao, want to spar?"

"I can play with you for a bit."

As these words fell.

Roars of laughter erupted from those around them.

"Lin Yun, what kind of joke are you playing on Ye Xiao!"

"He's an E-rank trash, he doesn't even have a realm yet!"

"Even though he awakened the Martial Artist class, the guy isn't even a martial artist yet!"

"Fighting him, what's the difference between that and bullying a kindergartner?"

"..."

The surrounding crowd mocked Ye Xiao in every way possible.

The jeers and insults pierced into Ye Xiao's ears like needles.

Fatty Wang, standing to the side, realized things had escalated.

He quickly stepped out to smooth things over.

"Lin Yun, Ye Xiao was just joking earlier."

Lin Yun sneered and stared at Fatty Wang.

He barked, "Fatty, this is none of your business, get lost."

"Unless you want to stand on Ye Xiao's side."

"Of course, I believe you are a smart man who will choose to stand on the right side."

"I'll give you five seconds to stand behind me."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone.

The pressure on Fatty Wang reached its peak.

On one side was Lin Yun, an SS-rank Lightning Mage prodigy!

On the other was Ye Xiao, an E-rank Martial Artist.

Anyone with a functioning brain would know how to pick a side.

Fatty Wang's feet felt like they were filled with lead.

He shuffled forward, but upon seeing Ye Xiao, he couldn't bear to abandon him.

This scene.

Was witnessed in its entirety by Ye Xiao.

He already understood.

The true character of Fatty Wang.

Since from the very beginning.

Fatty Wang had been willing to stand up for him.

Then now.

Ye Xiao could not let Fatty Wang be trapped in this dilemma because of him.

And so.

Ye Xiao spat out a cold sentence.

"Fine! Lin Yun, I accept your challenge!"

"Three days from now, I will fight you!"

Lin Yun burst into laughter.

"Ye Xiao, stop putting on an act! What right do you have to accept my challenge?"

"However, since you have the guts, I'll play along with you."

"Three days is too short; I don't want people saying I bullied you."

"I'll give you one month!"

"One month from now, I will battle you!"

"Because I want to see if you'll actually be expelled after a month!"

As these words fell.

Everyone around recalled the bet made yesterday.

They were all speculating.

Given Ye Xiao's strength and grades, could he survive the first monthly professional exam?

One had to know.

Jiang University held a professional monthly exam every month.

If a student's grades were too poor, they would be forcibly expelled.

The purpose of this rule was to urge all students to study and cultivate diligently.

No one should think that getting into Jiang University meant they could relax and be carefree.

If Ye Xiao were to be expelled.

That would be even more amusing!

That would be far more interesting than Lin Yun defeating Ye Xiao.