28: Chapter 28 Argument

"Clang—!!!"

A high-pitched, resonant saber cry, loud enough to tear eardrums, echoed throughout the virtual arena.

The myriad saber lights were no longer scattered; instead, they condensed into a pure, extremely refined beam, as if to pierce through the blazing sun.

Dazzling! With an unwavering resolve, it slashed down with a speed that surpassed the Yellow-Clad Person's reaction limit.

"Puff!" The Yellow-Clad Person, who only managed to parry in a hurry and whose protective Qi and blood hadn't fully condensed, along with the long staff in their hand, was instantly torn apart by this condensed "Piercing Sun" Blade Technique light.

Turning into a white light, it slowly dissipated on the arena.

"Hoo... hoo..." In a virtual world with over ninety percent realism, Li Wen could clearly feel his heart beating violently, his lungs felt like they were burning, and every breath tugged at his fatigued muscles.

Sweat trickled down his temples, dripping onto the cold metal arena floor, shattering into tiny droplets.

This realistic sensation made the feeling of physical exhaustion after an intense battle almost identical to the outside world.

Every dodge and block, every full-power explosive slash, genuinely drained his physical and mental energy.

"Wow~~ He won, he actually won!"

"He even took down the Entry-Level Yellow-Clad Person!"

"Too fierce!"

As Li Wen panted and retracted his saber, confirming his victory, in the Qingshi No. 3 Middle School plaza, the Class 21 area first erupted in uncontrollable exclamations and praises.

This sound, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, seemed particularly abrupt in the suppressed atmosphere of waiting for the assessment.

The shock and a hint of bitterness on Deng Yuefei's face had not yet faded, while Xue Jun's lips curved into a meaningful arc.

This excitement immediately drew numerous gazes filled with scrutiny, disdain, and even mockery from nearby classes, especially the adjacent Class 20 area.

"Isn't it just an Entry-Level Top-tier Saber Technique? Is there a need to be so excited? A bunch of bumpkins who've never seen the world," a Class 20 student said to his companion, arms crossed, with unconcealed sneers.

Class 20, as an elite class among the regular classes, had always held a sense of superiority and especially looked down upon Class 21, the "connections concentration camp."

"Exactly, there's more than just one or two Entry-Level Top-tier students in our class."

"Hmph, connections are just connections, making a fuss over nothing," more Class 20 students chimed in, discussing disdainfully.

As neighboring "old rivals," it was a long-standing tradition for the two classes to look down on each other.

Immediately, a Class 21 student was enraged by these words: "What the hell do you know!" A tall Class 21 male student suddenly stood up, pointing angrily in the direction of Class 20,

"It's easy to talk when you're not doing it! Why don't you go up and try?"

"Exactly! Who can't just stand by and watch the show with their mouths open? If you're so capable, show your true colors in the assessment!"

"Tsk, they're getting agitated, agitated!"

"It's just bluster!"

As more and more students joined the argument, accusations and taunts flew back and forth, spitting everywhere, and the scene instantly became noisy and chaotic.

It gradually escalated into a collective confrontation between the two neighboring classes, and the originally serious atmosphere of the plaza vanished.

Some students, already tense and agitated by the assessment, felt their blood rush, rolled up their sleeves, and seemed on the verge of escalating from verbal sparring to shoving or even fisticuffs.

"Everyone shut up!"

A deep roar, yet possessing astonishing penetrating power like muffled thunder, suddenly rang out.

At the same time, a terrifying Aura, as heavy as a mountain and as sharp as a blade, descended abruptly, like an invisible giant rock pressing heavily on everyone's hearts.

It was a Martial Arts Teacher responsible for maintaining order.

This simple shout, imbued with the majestic Aura unique to a formal Martial Artist, instantly made all the red-faced, thick-necked students from both classes feel as if their throats were choked, and the clamor ceased abruptly.

Everyone felt their bodies stiffen, their breathing became somewhat difficult, as if the surrounding air had become sticky and heavy.

That piercing gaze, containing a hint of warning, swept across the crowd like a cold blade.

Wherever the gaze fell, no matter how unruly the student, they involuntarily trembled, uncontrollably lowered their heads deeply, completely daring not to meet his eyes, and all their arrogance instantly extinguished.

This was the insurmountable chasm between those who had not entered the ranks and true Martial Artists.

This was merely a formal Martial Artist; if a Super Martial Artist were to descend, perhaps just by fully unleashing their Aura, they could press all these unranked students to the ground, unable to move.

The legendary "Flying Star Realm" experts, their force fields, possessed invisible might.

A small farce of a verbal spat instantly vanished under the absolute power suppression of the Martial Arts Teacher.

The entire plaza was left only with the sound effects of the battles on the virtual screen and Li Wen's heavy breathing.

After a brief interlude, everyone's attention returned to the main screen.

At this moment, fewer than ten battle screens remained lit, representing the top elites still undergoing assessment.

Li Wen's screen refreshed.

A color representing a higher Realm of skill appeared—a green virtual battle robe.

Top-tier Technique - Minor Achievement!

Gazing at the Green-Clothed Man holding a long staff, exuding an Aura far more terrifying than the Yellow-Clad Person, Li Wen took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the fatigue and joy from having just killed the Yellow-Clad Person, and his eyes became extremely solemn.

Green corresponds to Top-tier Technique - Minor Achievement.

He had just reached Entry-Level Blade Technique; facing an opponent at the Minor Achievement level, the gap in strength was clearly visible.

Whether it was the depth of understanding of Martial Skill, the efficiency of power utilization, or combat experience, there was a qualitative difference.

Li Wen knew his limits; at this moment, he had no chance of winning.

However, this was a rare opportunity!

Being able to fight an opponent far beyond his Realm without reservation, even if only for a few moves, was an excellent opportunity to gain insight, experience the gap, and clarify his direction.

He might even touch the threshold of a higher Realm.

This valuable experience, in real combat outside, might not be obtainable even by risking his life; he didn't want to waste it.

"Fight!" This time, Li Wen did not passively wait for the Green-Clothed Man to attack first.

He let out a low roar, forced a surge of Qi and blood, channeled power into his arms, and with a burst of Qi under his feet, he charged forward like an arrow released from a bowstring, actively wielding his fast saber.

His first move was the Rainbow Light Saber Technique's most powerful current ultimate move, known for its speed and explosive power—Piercing Sun!

"Rip!" The fast saber tore through the air, trailing a chilling afterimage.

The myriad saber lights were like a suddenly unfurled, dazzling curtain of light, carrying an unparalleled sharp Aura, instantly engulfing the Green-Clothed Man, who had just refreshed and whose figure had not yet fully solidified.

This saber strike condensed Li Wen's essence, Qi, and spirit of the Entry-Level Rainbow Light Saber Technique.

It was a manifestation of his Aura, actively challenging a higher peak.