The staff member who came to greet them was taken aback at first, then reacted and congratulated them with a smile, saying, "Congratulations, you should go to the testing center to update your information."
Wen Jing went to the testing center along the way, and sure enough, a notification came from inside very quickly.
[Compatibility: 60%]
Under intense traversal, Wen Jing's compatibility exceeded 60%, enabling him to complete a certain degree of Wilderness Body transformation within the material universe.
Chapter 122
In the highest-level training ground of the Red Earth Academy, the sounds of clashing weapons rang out. The combatants were moving so fast that their trajectories were obscured, and their figures were only revealed in the gaps between the collisions.
After Wen Jing's compatibility rate exceeded 60%, the news was naturally relayed to Dean Bai.
Then, the other party made a point of setting aside time to verify the changes after her breakthrough.
In fact, this was the first time Wen Jing had fought against Dean Bai since he officially became her student.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, waves of energy rippled out, revealing the figures of Wen Jing and Dean Bai.
Dean Bai lowered his raised arm and smiled at Wen Jing opposite him. Despite the intense battle, her hair and clothes seemed to defy gravity, maintaining their usual appearance.
"Don't worry, go all out! The teacher is a very strong fighter!"
"Your training objective today is to attack me."
Xie Ming was also watching from the sidelines outside the training field.
Upon hearing this, his expression changed slightly, revealing a hesitant look.
However, even if he wanted to say something, he wouldn't be heard in the training ground with its extremely high isolation field if he didn't use energy.
Wen Jing, who was in the audience, nodded solemnly upon hearing this.
Even though she already knew her teacher was very strong from the intense red light emanating from the Tactical Glasses and various rumors about her opponent's combat prowess, it was only now, in actual combat, that she fully understood just how strong her teacher was.
It was a feeling of perfect harmony, without any flaws.
At this stage, Wen Jing has never encountered an opponent who gives her this feeling, whether in the material universe or in the Ancient Wilderness.
"Whoosh!"
Wen Jing's figure blurred into a streak of Afterimage as he flew diagonally above Dean Bai.
Dean Bai twisted his body to block.
The Afterimage in mid-air was just a feint; in reality, Wen Jing had simultaneously accelerated and become invisible, already appearing behind the opponent.
But the next moment, the stable light source providing the light shield for the training ground above her head suddenly flickered irregularly for a short time. Due to the sudden change in light, her invisibility was broken, and her faint outline was suddenly revealed.
Even more coincidentally, after Dean Bai noticed the attack, he stopped his blocking motion and inadvertently avoided it.
"Just as I expected..."
Wen Jing immediately performed a backflip, abandoning this attacking opportunity.
The more she fought, the more she felt [ Luck ]'s strength and all-around abilities.
Wen Jing was originally someone who was good at using the environment in battle. However, when she actually fought Dean Bai, she discovered that all sorts of coincidences occurred during the battle, and the timing and location were all on the other side.
Conversely, when Dean Bai intervenes, Wen Jing will always reveal his weaknesses due to various coincidences.
If there is any probability of making a mistake, then a mistake is bound to happen, as if everything around her is against her.
The flashing lights just now were purely coincidental. In the previous battle, there was also a crack in the ground caused by her footsteps during the fight, which later became a weakness that affected the balance of her attacks.
With the universe's favor, even simply attacking the opponent is no easy feat.
This is only the 'passive' ability that Dean Bai cannot turn off.
In fact, how could someone who has won both the Freshman League and the official league titles be weak in terms of combat skills?
This was a test of Wen Jing's changing strength. She didn't attack much, but upon closer observation, one could see that every move she made was textbook-perfect, without a single unnecessary movement.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Wen Jing launched a fierce attack, and the two fought back and forth, but in reality, the anxiety of everything going wrong had already gripped her heart.
When negative emotions arise, the [ Calmness ] trait is passively triggered, like a bucket of cold water being poured over you.
"No... this battle strategy is flawed."
"Trying not to leave any flaws, yet ending up with flaws everywhere—what if you're full of flaws?"
With a sudden realization, a unique aura rose from Wen Jing's body.
The next moment, a tall figure shot out straight out and attacked Dean Bai once again.
A simple straight punch was deflected by the opponent's sideways movement.
Just as the attack was about to miss, Wen Jing's elbow unexpectedly deformed, turning into sharp barbs.
"Um?"
This unexpected attack was the first time Dean Bai had used such a temporary dodge in this battle.
Her hair was slightly disheveled, but her eyes lit up.
Wen Jing, on the other hand, remained expressionless, having entered a state of flow.
If the first strike fails, immediately continue the offensive.
This time, she abandoned all calculations, all thoughts of utilizing the environment, and all attempts to escape the entanglement of that invisible 'misfortune,' relying solely on her fighting instincts.
This is not only Wen Jing Jing's combat intuition, but also much more combat intuition from Wilderness Body.
The exoskeleton appeared and disappeared on her body without warning, unleashing a variety of unexpected attacks.
To someone unfamiliar with the characteristics of Awakened, this scene would appear as if a non-human creature were struggling to break free from Wen Jing's body.
Perhaps the truth is not far off.
A 60% compatibility level only allows for a partial manifestation of the Wilderness Body. When one reaches the level of a fully Awakened being, they may still appear humanoid, but they are no longer truly human.
"Boom--!"
The battlefield situation was intense, and every move seemed straightforward, but upon closer Analysis, it could be seen that the 'net' that had previously hindered Wen Jing had become the 'point' that she had directly broken through.
[Master 'Fighting - Advanced Fighting Lv6', Skill Points +5]
[Master 'Fighting - Advanced Fighting Lv7', Skill Points +5]
[Master 'Fighting - Advanced Fighting Lv8', Skill Points +5]
[Master 'Movement Technique - Advanced Movement Technique lv8', Skill Points +5]
A skill breakthrough notification appeared on the panel, but Wen Jing had no time to pay attention to it.
Her offensive finally broke through Dean Bai's previously unshakeable composure.
"That's more like it!"
Upon Wen Jing in his inhuman state, Dean Bai became excited, and the pupils in his golden eyes transformed into vertical pupils resembling those of a feline.
Thump! Thump! Thump!
The Energy Shock Blast from their clash echoed through the training ground, each one making Xie Ming, standing outside, ache with every thud.
Finally, Wen Jing's eyes turned completely black, filled with a prismatic mesh. As she charged, a pair of tentacles suddenly extended from her waist, along with her mutated hands and legs, transforming into a vortex of blades that swept towards Dean Bai.
"Boom!"
The energy surged, and the overburdened training ground issued an alarm exceeding its Threshold.
The fluorescent light went out, then flashed red for three seconds before turning back on.
The white downy hairs disappeared from Dean Bai's hands. She glanced at a bloody scratch on her arm, then looked at the student opposite her, who was panting heavily, and said with satisfaction:
"Very good."
"Very good."
At the same time, the training ground gates opened, and Xie Ming's voice came from outside.
"Let's talk about the venue repairs."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of both the teacher and student, who had just finished their exhilarating battle, changed.
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"As expected, your Wilderness Body rating is low because of your physique. When you can complete the Wilderness Body transformation in the material universe, your strength is far beyond F-level..." Xie Ming said, "As for the research on your Wilderness Body's physique, we will not disclose it until you have fully matured."
As he spoke, a strange, shimmering light enveloped Dean Bai and Wen Jing.
Wen Jing's body was already quick to heal, and once enveloped in the water, he felt all the fatigue from the battle vanish.
Meanwhile, the wound on Dean Bai's hand, which Wen Jing had painstakingly inflicted, turned white and then completely disappeared.
Then, Wen Jing saw Dean Bai skillfully use his privileges to change the venue's user record to include her and Xie Ming.
"I'll feel more at ease letting you go to Azure Jade for the exchange." After finishing, she looked at Wen Jing and said, "We can't hide the news that you've broken through 60% compatibility, but we can keep your true strength a secret for now. If the Iron Curtain people make a move, we can give them a 'surprise'."
"With your current strength, you should be able to defeat a D-rank opponent. If the enemy is stronger than that, you can escape if you focus on running away."
"However, if it really comes down to high-level Awakened taking action, things will get serious. I'll find out soon enough. Whether you go to Azure Jade or Mystic Radiance for exchanges, Dean Fu and Dean Ailin won't stand idly by."
Wen Jing nodded to indicate that he understood. The "D-level" that Dean Bai mentioned here naturally refers to the fully Awakened at the D-level.
As for opponents of the same level who haven't fully awakened, they were clearly not included in her or Dean Bai's considerations.
Wen Jing left the venue with a wealth of knowledge and experience.
The fight with Dean Bai allowed her to truly experience the fighting style of top Awakened, which greatly benefited her both cognitively and in terms of consciousness, giving her a sense that the world before her had become clearer.
After watching her figure disappear, Xie Ming suddenly spoke up, "Her current combat strength is more than just D-rank, isn't it?"
Dean Bai turned and glanced at him. "Do I really have to say in front of everyone that she can beat you?"
Xie Ming choked for a moment, then stared at her intently. "No way... are you serious? She can really beat me?"
"Yes, combat strength can't be judged solely by level. If it really comes down to a fight to the death, with your combat awareness..." Dean Bai looked at him seriously, "You might get killed by my student at the cost of serious injury!"