186: Chapter 186 Virtual Tower Refresh

In the days that followed, Lin Yun spent every day with the three of them.

They cultivated together, studied together, ate together, and went shopping together.

In the Martial Arts Classroom, he patiently guided them in their Combat Techniques, corrected their movements, and explained the mysteries of Micro-Perception.

In the Combat Technique Analysis Hall, he accompanied them as they analyzed Combat Techniques, watching them sweat it out on the platform.

On the campus paths, he walked in front while the three of them followed by his side, chattering non-stop and attracting countless envious gazes.

Life was fulfilling and happy.

However, returning to the villa each day was a different scene entirely.

Ever since Su Yingxue and the other six attended that elective course and learned the Secret Technique that allowed them to "Cultivate in a high-gravity environment," their enthusiasm for cultivation had reached unprecedented heights.

Every night, the lights in the master bedroom stayed on until dawn.

The Yin-Yang Harmony Technique circulated ceaselessly within Lin Yun's body, conducting the most "diligent" "cultivation" in a "high-gravity environment."

Lin Yun experienced double the happiness every day.

...

In the blink of an eye, a month of school had already passed.

At the beginning of the month, the two Virtual Towers refreshed.

It was time for students to challenge the Virtual Towers and exchange for credits once again.

Early in the morning, Lin Yun arrived at the Virtual Training Building.

The area in front of the building was already packed with people.

A sea of black heads, numbering at least a thousand, were all waiting for the doors to open.

Lin Yun looked at the massive crowd, somewhat stunned.

"So many people?"

Qiao Shiyu introduced, "Brother Lin Yun! It's like this at the beginning of every month! Everyone is waiting to grind the tower for credits!"

Bai Lulu added, "Especially the freshmen; they are all counting on these credits to exchange for cultivation resources."

Lin Yun nodded and was about to say something when a voice came from the side: "Student Lin Yun!"

He turned his head to look and saw the teacher in charge of managing the Virtual Training Building.

The teacher walked over and said to him with a smile, "You are a student on the Genius Ranking, so you don't need to queue here. Come with me; there is a special room."

Lin Yun's eyes lit up. He followed the teacher through the crowd and arrived at an independent room inside the building.

Inside the room was a top-tier virtual pod, and a large screen on the wall could display the challenge in real-time, which was much more comfortable than the public area.

"These surrounding rooms are prepared for students on the Genius Ranking. You don't need to queue and can use them at any time," the teacher explained. "The four of you can challenge here."

Lin Yun thanked him and looked at Qiao Shiyu and the other two: "You two go first?"

Qiao Shiyu and Bai Lulu exchanged a glance, Battle Intent igniting in their eyes simultaneously.

"I'll go first!" "I'll go first!" The two said in unison.

Qiao Shiyu put her hands on her hips and lifted her chin: "I'm better than you, so of course I go first!"

Bai Lulu sneered: "You?"

"Of course!"

"Tch."

The two bickered for a few sentences, but in the end, Qiao Shiyu snatched the lead and lay down in the virtual pod.

Bai Lulu snorted and stood to the side to wait.

Qiao Feifei leaned over to Lin Yun and asked, "Brother Lin Yun, how many points do you think Little Aunt will get this time?"

Lin Yun thought for a moment: "She has made significant progress this month, so it should be quite a bit higher than last month."

Qiao Feifei: "It's a pity I'm still at the First-Stage, so I can't challenge the Virtual Tower with you all."

Lin Yun: "Don't rush. Your Foundation is very solid, and a Breakthrough will come naturally; it's good to be steady. When you reach the Second-Stage, I will accompany you to grind the tower specifically."

"Mm!" Qiao Feifei nodded vigorously, her eyes full of anticipation.

As they spoke, the door of the virtual pod opened.

Qiao Shiyu sat up, her little face full of triumph: "Combat Power Tower 1.6 points! Trial Tower 1.5 points! Total score 3.1!"

She jumped off the virtual pod and showed off to Bai Lulu smugly: "See that! Total score 3.1! I improved by 0.6 points in a month! You definitely can't beat me!"

Bai Lulu rolled her eyes and lay straight into the virtual pod: "Heh, that's it? Watch me. You wasted that Second-Stage blood-qi pill!"

The hatch closed.

A few minutes later, the hatch opened again.

Bai Lulu walked out with a hint of arrogance on her face: "Combat Power Tower 1.5 points, Trial Tower 1.6 points, total score... 3.1 points."

She looked at Qiao Shiyu, the corners of her mouth slightly raised: "How about it? Little Bean?"

Qiao Shiyu was stunned for two seconds, then bristled: "You're the same as me again!"

"That just means I've also made great progress!"

"You're copying me!"

"You're copying me!"

The two started their daily bickering again, neither willing to give in.

Lin Yun looked at Qiao Feifei.

Qiao Feifei also happened to look over.

Both of them couldn't help but laugh.

Qiao Feifei said softly: "Brother Lin Yun, do you think Little Aunt and Lulu are natural rivals? They always end up in a tie."

Lin Yun nodded in deep agreement: "They really have a good relationship."

Qiao Feifei smiled even more sweetly: "Yes, they do."

The two smiled at each other.

Everything was understood without words.

Some friendships are often hidden within this day-after-day bickering.

Once Qiao Shiyu and Bai Lulu finally finished arguing, they looked at Lin Yun together: "Brother Lin Yun, it's your turn!"

Lin Yun nodded and lay into the virtual pod.

The hatch closed, and consciousness connected.

[Lin Yun, last month's Combat Power Tower score: 4.05, Trial Tower score: 6.00, total score 10.05.]

[Do you wish to start this month's challenge?]

"Start."

[Combat Power Tower challenge started.]

First floor, twenty First-Stage Perfection Yao Beasts — instant kill.

Second floor, thirty Second-Stage Early Stage Yao Beasts — instant kill.

Third floor, twenty Second-Stage Middle Stage Yao Beasts — instant kill.

Fourth floor, twenty Second-Stage Late Stage Yao Beasts — instant kill.

From entering the tower to clearing the fourth floor, it added up to less than a minute.

This minute was mostly spent on the System's announcements.

The actual combat time added up to less than ten seconds!

[Fifth floor challenge started.]

The scene changed, and the familiar scene appeared again.

Twenty Second-Stage Perfection Ming Deer rushed out from the depths of the forest, and a sonic attack descended instantly!

But this time...

Lin Yun went straight into Micro-Perception!

His footwork moved, the Thousand Shadow Steps pushed to the limit, eight solid afterimages split off simultaneously, and his true body charged toward the Ming Deer herd like lightning!

The sword light was like a Startling Swan Shadow!

One sword, one deer!

Three seconds, five!

Ten seconds, fifteen!

Thirty seconds—

The last Ming Deer fell under his sword!

[Fifth floor cleared successfully, score 1 point.]

[Sixth floor challenge started.]

This time, what appeared before Lin Yun were twenty Yao Beasts with even more powerful auras.

First-Grade False Core Realm!

As soon as they appeared, they rushed at Lin Yun with bloodshot eyes!

Fast speed, fierce attacks, and tacit cooperation!

Lin Yun's eyes narrowed, maintaining the Micro-Perception state with all his might!

The battle erupted instantly!

The strength of the First-Grade False Core Yao Beasts was far superior to Second-Stage Perfection.

Even with Lin Yun's Micro-Perception, he could only barely cope.

He wove between the twenty Yao Beasts, and every time the sword light flashed, a wound would inevitably appear on a Yao Beast's body.

But the Yao Beasts' defense was also stronger; one sword strike was not enough to be fatal.

It required two, three, or even more strikes!

Lin Yun was neither impatient nor rash, fighting steadily and surely.

Ten minutes later...

The last Yao Beast fell!

[Sixth floor cleared successfully, score 1 point.]