5: Chapter 5 Orcs VS Ice Arrow Archers

[Ding! System Quest Issued: Defeat the Ice Feather Archer. Reward will be granted upon success.]

The Principal's mouth twitched as he cursed inwardly a thousand times. What was with this year's graduates? Was each one of them trying to stir up as much trouble as possible?

But just as the Principal was about to stop it, the students below the stage began to clamor.

"Teacher, let us broaden our horizons! we want to see this battle between a Hidden Class and a Mutated Class. Right, guys?"

"YES!!!"

At that moment, the Dean leaned in close to the Principal and whispered, "I think it's worth a try. We can record it and turn it into a promotional video. It would keep our school popular for at least three years."

Hearing this, the Principal's eyes crinkled into slits as he smiled. He turned and asked, "Student Li, are you willing to show off your skills?"

Li Mumu smiled slightly. "Since Student Xiao Xue has the idea, I must certainly accompany her. Otherwise, wouldn't it be a total buzzkill?"

Dongfang Xue was an extremely low-profile girl in Class 3-2. However, while she kept a low profile, her looks were anything but. Her face was ethereal and refined, and her temperament was cold and aloof—a classic beauty in the making.

No boy would refuse a chance to spar with such a girl, not to mention there was a system quest involved.

Half an hour later.

Li Mumu VS Dongfang Xue.

The battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Dongfang Xue was the first to display her personal panel before the teachers and students.

[Character]: Dongfang Xue

[Class]: Ice Feather Archer

[Rank]: Bronze

[Level]: 1

[Strength]: 9

[Agility]: 10

[Constitution]: 7

[Spirit]: 10

[Class Skills]: Blank

[Talent Skill]: Arrow Shadow

[Special Attributes]: Ice Element Affinity, Bow Specialization.

Ice Element Affinity: Naturally sensitive to ice elements, making it easier to capture ice elements from nature. Power increases in icy or watery environments.

Bow Specialization: When using a bow, there is a certain chance for a critical hit. Critical rate and critical damage increase with level.

"What!"

"Natural max stats in Agility and Spirit?"

*Hiss...*

"Is this the foundation of a Hidden Class?"

At this moment, the eyes of the teachers and students were filled with nothing but shock.

Next.

Li Mumu smiled and said, "After you!"

He opened his personal panel.

[Character]: Li Mumu

[Class]: Orc

[Rank]: Bronze

[Level]: 1

[Strength]: 10

[Agility]: 10

[Constitution]: 10

[Spirit]: 10

[Class Skills]: Blank

[Talent Skill]: Bronze Skin and Iron Bone

[Special Attribute]: Multi-form Switching

"How is that possible!!!"

"Holy crap! Natural max stats in all four dimensions?!"

"Is this guy even human???"

"God, comparisons are odious. My four-dimensional stats are 5-5-5-5, but his are 10-10-10-10. He's exactly twice as high as me."

If Dongfang Xue's natural stats had just made the teachers and students feel envious...

...then Li Mumu's natural stats were enough to make them feel envious while also wanting to howl at the sky and beat their chests in frustration.

There was no other way.

Natural max stats in all four dimensions was unprecedented in the history of Canghai University Attached High School.

Indeed.

The Principal lamented, "Seeing such an incredible genius reminds me of a saying from ancient legends."

"Orcs will never be slaves!!!"

Meanwhile.

When Dongfang Xue saw Li Mumu's personal panel, she was momentarily stunned. She then cupped her fists and said, "I'll be in your care."

In the next instant.

Dongfang Xue didn't waste any words. She aimed her practice bow at Li Mumu and simultaneously condensed a crystal-clear ice arrow filled with extreme cold energy.

The bowstring reached full draw and the arrow shot out. Its speed was like a flash of lightning, making it impossible for an ordinary person to dodge.

Seeing this arrow, Li Mumu was secretly startled. He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, switching to Human-Orc Form to forcibly increase his agility. He dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding his vital points.

The corners of Dongfang Xue's mouth curled up as she smiled slightly. "First Talent Skill: Arrow Shadow."

The ice arrow instantly split into four, blocking all of Li Mumu's paths of retreat.

Li Mumu's pupils shrank. Knowing there was no way to dodge, he shouted, "First Talent Skill: Bronze Skin and Iron Bone."

Human-Orc Form plus Bronze Skin and Iron Bone meant his defense attribute was increased sixfold.

Boom!

A loud explosion rang out.

All four ice arrows hit, but Li Mumu was completely unscathed. Three arrows showed 'Miss', and one arrow critical hit for a measly 2 HP.

*Hiss...*

The teachers and students present all sucked in a breath of cold air.

We said he wasn't human, and now he's damn well proving to us that he really isn't human?!

(Ｔ▽Ｔ)

No matter what, a Hidden Class should be more impressive than a Mutated Class, right?

But in this match, no matter how you looked at it, the Orc was completely dominating the Ice Feather Archer.

After all, if you can't even break through his defense, how the hell are you supposed to fight?!

Dongfang Xue naturally understood this common sense. From the moment she saw 'Miss' appear above Li Mumu's head, her heart went cold, and she completely lost the desire to continue.

"I lose."

Originally, having just changed to a Hidden Class, Dongfang Xue was high-spirited. Seeing that Li Mumu seemed to be overshadowing her, she thought of using a duel to dampen his spirits.

Who would have thought that instead of catching the turtle, she would get bitten?

Wuwu...

So sad... so blue...

At this time, Li Mumu rubbed his earlobe and grinned. "Student Xiao Xue, don't be sad, don't be discouraged. As the saying goes, there's no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Even if you lose to me, you're still at a 'Number Two' level. It's barely passable."

Dongfang Xue: "..."

If you don't know how to comfort people, then please don't try. Hearing this only makes me feel more frustrated.

(Ｔ▽Ｔ)

Seeing Dongfang Xue remain silent, Li Mumu thought she was angry and said loudly, "What's wrong? Do you feel like you lost face? How about we go another round? It's just a piece of cake for me."

Deliberate. This 'Old Six' was definitely doing this on purpose.

Dongfang Xue's face flushed with anger. After a cold snort, she left the rostrum directly and walked out of the school gates without looking back once.

[Ding! Host has defeated and driven away the Ice Feather Archer. Reward upgraded.]

[Ding! System Reward Issued: Bronze Class Skill Book — Demon Subduing Staff Technique.]

[Ding! System Reward Issued: Triple Experience Stone.]

Demon Subduing Staff Technique: When used, the staff is imbued with red lightning, enhancing attack power. Affected by Strength/Spirit attributes. Also carries Laceration and Paralysis effects.

Note: Under the Laceration effect, the staff possesses the cutting characteristics of a blade.

Triple Experience Stone: After use, leveling speed is tripled for twenty-four hours.

Li Mumu watched Dongfang Xue as she walked away. The corners of his mouth curled into a slight smile, and he made a peace sign in his heart.

Hmph, let's see if I can't annoy you to death!!!

After the duel, on the way home.

Liu Lin said with a look of anticipation, "Sanmu, what are your plans for the Dungeon Assessment in seven days?"

"Dungeon Assessment?" Hearing this, Li Mumu was a bit confused. "What the hell is that?"

"Ah!"

Liu Lin was so startled he shuddered, tripping on a stone and almost falling. After steadying himself, he said reproachfully, "Sanmu, now that you've successfully changed classes, you really need to study your textbook knowledge. Otherwise, I'm worried you'll be lured away by someone with a lollipop when you enter society."

Li Mumu said speechlessly, "That's an exaggeration. I'm not a child."

Liu Lin shook his head and ignored Li Mumu. He walked silently to a five or six-year-old child nearby, pulled out a lollipop from nowhere, and tempted him, "Come de wei."

"ABC," the six-year-old child quickly replied.

"Big brother wants to ask you, what is the Dungeon Assessment?"

"The entrance exam for Class Universities."

"Mm, good boy."

After asking, Liu Lin spread his hands in a helpless gesture, as if to say, 'You see!'

Li Mumu: "..."

The more said, the more it hurts. Fine, for these seven days I'll do nothing but cram six years of textbook knowledge.