First Glimpse of Brilliance

Those classmates whose strength had improved yet who had still been defeated by Chen Wu could hardly wait to win back their pride.

And those who had never fought him refused to accept that he deserved such treatment.

When neither side saw Chen Wu at the competition, they were all holding a fire in their hearts.

Xun Fei seized the opportunity to announce to the students, "Only those who place in the top ten this time will be qualified to challenge Chen Wu."

Hearing that, how could Chen Wu not understand? He was being used as a whetstone. Pulling Xun Fei aside, he said, "Old Xun, I bring glory to the school, and this is how the school treats me. Don't you think that's a bit much?"

Over this period, he had interacted with Xun Fei quite often, and the two had grown familiar.

Besides, his strength was formidable enough that the teachers no longer treated him like an ordinary student.

Xun Fei glanced at Chen Wu. How could he not know what he was up to? "So what do you mean...?"

Chen Wu said righteously, "You need to pay more."

"How much?"

"Ten points."

"Deal."

After completing the transaction with Xun Fei, Chen Wu walked over to Wang Yunfei and the others and said blandly, "I'm in a hurry to get home for dinner. Come at me together."

The moment he said that, the students of the former special training class froze before their fury soared to the heavens.

"There's no need for anyone else. I alone can take care of you."

Shen Yang charged out of the group and struck first.

A month of bitter training had greatly improved his strength, and his realm had become more stable as well.

Yet in Chen Wu's eyes, his progress was still far from enough.

Chen Wu moved like lightning. Shen Yang, caught completely off guard, took a punch to the abdomen and flew backward like a kite with its string cut, only to be caught by the quick-eyed Xun Fei.

After checking him over, Xun Fei nodded. He had only passed out. Nothing serious.

Shen Yang was instantly defeated once more, setting off towering waves among the special training class.

Chen Wu looked at the remaining students with impatience. "I told you to come together from the start. Hurry up. I'm pressed for time."

Wang Yunfei raised an eyebrow and said to Lian Yanfeng and the other eight, "Don't act rashly. Since he said so himself, let's grant his wish. Everyone, attack together!"

After saying that, he exchanged looks with Lian Yanfeng and Wu Yiming. Without another word, the three attacked from three directions, while Yu Qingxue and the others stood behind them in formation.

Facing the three charging at him with fierce momentum, Chen Wu needed only two punches and a kick to send all three tumbling in defeat.

The rest were even simpler—one punch, one defeat.

In less than three minutes, no one remained standing.

Chen Wu dusted off his hands and said to Xun Fei, "All done. Old Xun, I'll leave the rest to you."

Xun Fei nodded.

Before leaving, Chen Wu added in an exceptionally punchable tone, "Sigh~ Why is there no one who can defeat me? Being invincible is so lonely~"

The awakened Shen Yang raged helplessly. "Chen Wu, don't think I'm admitting defeat just like that. Half a year—at most half a year—and you'll pay for what you did today."

"Mm."

Upon hearing that, Chen Wu suddenly stopped and turned around.

Shen Yang said tremblingly, "What are you going to do?! This is school—"

Before he could finish, Chen Wu knocked him unconscious with a punch.

"You lost and still spouted so much nonsense. How rude."

It was time to let these classmates living in an ivory tower experience the cruelty of the martial arts world.

After teaching Shen Yang a lesson, Chen Wu, thoroughly pleased from crushing weak opponents, strode out of Jinlian No. 1 High School beneath the fearful gazes of his classmates, ready to fully enjoy his vacation.

Afterward, the homeroom teacher of the special training class said with a stern face, "What are you staring at? You've trained for so many days, yet you couldn't even last a single exchange against someone else. Wake Shen Yang up and start extra training immediately. No one goes home until you meet the requirements."

Chen Wu had controlled his strength perfectly. Shen Yang had merely been knocked unconscious and suffered no real physical harm.

Setting aside the small matter of Wang Yunfei and the other special training class students struggling through painful training, Chen Wu hummed a cheerful tune and returned home with light steps.

When his older sister, Gu Yuyue, saw him return, she asked, "Didn't you say your school had extra training? Why are you back?"

"Sis, don't you know me? Extra training is completely meaningless for an unparalleled genius like your little brother. To keep me from discouraging everyone else, the school let me go home early."

As he spoke, Chen Wu told Gu Yuyue about how he had taught the top ten students of the special training class a lesson before returning.

After hearing it, his sister lectured him, "Honestly, couldn't you have held back a little? How are you supposed to get along with them properly in the future?"

Chen Wu added, "Sis, the school rewarded me with one hundred thousand Red Coins for it."

"What else is there to say, then? It's not like you used much strength."

The moment Gu Yuyue heard there was money involved, she immediately changed her attitude. "You're still young, so your sister will save it for you first. We'll keep it for when you marry a wife."

"Sis, I can't even be bothered to comment on what you're thinking."

"Then don't comment."

After the joking ended, Gu Yuyue folded her arms and raised her chin. "Little Wu, after coming back this time, have you noticed anything different about your sister?"

Without even looking at her, Chen Wu replied perfunctorily, "Mm, Sis got prettier."

"Look carefully."

"You really did get prettier."

Chen Wu's careless response naturally earned him a sharp knock on the head.

"Hiss~ Sis, you've reached the sixth level."

Clutching the sore spot on his head, Chen Wu personally experienced just how much his sister had progressed during this time.

Golden Bell Shield, Sixth Level: Condense force into form. Golden Bell Force could form a massive golden bell outside the body, making it difficult for any sharp point or blade to inflict harm.

Gu Yuyue said proudly, "Of course. You've already reached the fifth level. As your older sister, how could I possibly stand still and make no progress?"

A younger brother needed to be taught a lesson early, especially now that he had mastered the fifth level of Golden Bell Shield.

In another year or two, she feared she would no longer be a match for Little Wu.

So while she still could, she would teach him as many lessons as possible.

Afterward, Chen Wu happily ate a meal cooked by his sister.

"Sis, you've been promoted to director now too, right?"

After shoveling a mouthful of rice from his bowl, Chen Wu asked about his sister's recent circumstances.

Gu Yuyue said modestly, "What director? I'm only acting director, acting director."

Chen Wu said boldly, "Sis, shouldn't you make use of your privileges as director and arrange for your little brother to join the team and catch some vicious criminals? My Dragon-Subduing Divine Palm is already thirsting for action."

As she placed food in Chen Wu's bowl, Gu Yuyue chided him, "What are you thinking? Catching criminals is the duty of us police officers. There's no need for a student like you to step in. Your task right now is to study properly and get through the Provincial High School League first."

"No, Sis. You don't know that no one in school is a match for me anymore. I need opponents who are more challenging now."