Huaxu Academy.
Baizhi had finally managed to work things out with Ling An: he would control his strength and gradually increase the difficulty of the holographic projection.
If he instantly killed his opponent right from the start, what training would there be?
But Ling An seemed to have some ideas of his own.
"Ready? We're still on hologram difficulty one. Defeat the Resonator in front of you."
A Resonator Phantom appeared and lunged at Ling An.
Ling An stepped forward and met the Resonator Phantom head-on.
They traded punches and kicks in a spectacular display of utterly useless moves.
All the while, Ling An kept muttering-
"Wow, so strong!"
"Incredible! What a legend!"
"Damn it, the pressure is too much!"
"I admit it. You're a true powerhouse!"
Three minutes later, Ling An's Crownless phantom ran out of strength and slowly faded away.
Watching Ling An's exaggerated acting, Baizhi couldn't help pressing a hand to her forehead. "Fine. This works too."
"Next is hologram difficulty two."
Ling An followed the same routine.
"You're the strongest enemy I've ever faced."
"Looks like I'll have to go all out!"
"Next is hologram difficulty three," Baizhi said helplessly.
"Damn it! How could I, the mighty Crownless, lose?!"
"I have to admit, you're strong."
"Accursed human! Challenge a stronger version of me if you dare!"
Inside the Research Institute, Baizhi watched Ling An's overblown performance with an expressionless face.
They had agreed to take things gradually, but the strength Ling An had shown so far was far too weak.
Even Chixia could probably clear it with ease.
Still, since Ling An was willing to cooperate, she felt awkward saying anything more.
"Next is hologram difficulty four," Baizhi said flatly.
As her words fell, a cold glint flashed in Ling An's eyes within the holographic