Martial arts master, means
Seeing the change in competition rules and only two participants, Lin Xuan was a bit surprised.
The title of New King was irrelevant.
But academic credits and honor points were real resources.
"Li Sen, professional ID, Sanmu."
"Hidden profession Martial Artist, Level 55."
Lin Xuan looked at his opponent's information and nodded.
He didn't know this person.
However, judging by the information, he should be very strong.
After a professional reaches Level 50, the experience required increases significantly.
Normally, at this point in time, reaching Level 53 would place one in the top 100 nationally.
Level 55, perhaps in the top ten nationally!
"This person shouldn't be an unknown."
Being Level 55 was no longer just a matter of individual strength.
Lin Xuan wouldn't be so foolish as to go directly into a fight without checking anything.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan opened his phone.
He found a list published by the Penguin organization, the potential dragon list.
This was a potential ranking list compiled by the Penguin organization, which collected information on new transferees in Xia Kingdom once a year, based on factors like professional strength and talent compatibility.
Its credibility was decent.
Lin Xuan had looked at the top ten after his college entrance exam.
This time, he focused on those beyond the tenth spot.
"Twenty-second place Li Sen, hidden profession Martial Artist, S-rank talent, undisclosed…"
"It seems this undisclosed talent must be very strong."
"Or perhaps the opponent's family has a lot of influence and bought many Secret Realm scrolls."
There was very little information.
Lin Xuan simply closed his phone.
With his current attribute data, within the same tier, Lin Xuan couldn't think of any way he could lose.
Checking information was just a cautious habit he had developed.
The arena match was scheduled to start at 2 PM.
The venue was in front of the Stone Tablet Square.
It was still early.
Lin Xuan prepared to return to his villa for a nap.
When passing by the Stone Tablet Square,
an arena similar to a boxing match ring had already been set up.
It was a bit crude, but the area was very large, over a hundred square meters.
It was clear that the school had prepared it in a hurry.
Back at the villa, Lin Xuan lay on his bed for a short rest.
As the match drew near, he headed to the arena.
At this time, the Stone Tablet Square was already surrounded by many people.
Most of them were new students.
Many of them had long been convinced of Jun Bujain's strength.
They came here now simply to see what kind of capabilities this challenger named Li Sen possessed that made him confident enough to compete with Jun Bujain for the New King title.
"This person shouldn't be simple; I heard he didn't even participate in the college entrance exam and was a special recruit."
"Tch, what about a special recruit? Do you still think it's like before the Great Cataclysm, relying on a specific domain expertise?"
"He could be a special recruit because, after transferring professions, he was moved by the conditions offered by the school early on, relying on his talent and profession."
"Speaking of these, how could Jun Bujain be worse than him?"
"That's true, but you know about the Martial Artist profession; it has a very abnormal awakening skill."
"Are you talking about that awakening skill where you roar to unleash power, and your hair turns golden and stands up?"
"If he really has that awakening skill and fights Jun Bujain, it's truly hard to say."
"Yes, that transformation-type awakening skill can comprehensively boost combat power…"
Hearing people discussing around him, Lin Xuan also listened in.
It reminded him of a previous rumor.
It was said that a second-tier Martial Artist, relying on a powerful transformation-type awakening skill, had killed a third-tier Paladin across tiers.
One must know that Paladins were already both tanky and capable fighters, let alone crossing a major tier.
"This kind of transformation skill is probably similar to my Lich King Form, capable of greatly boosting attributes."
"I just don't know what the trigger conditions for this transformation skill are."
Lin Xuan scratched his head.
His Lich King Form required accumulating rage points.
Although exploding Skeleton Soldierss could also work, it required them to deal damage to the enemy when exploding to accumulate rage.
Lin Xuan was just thinking when the students around him saw him approaching and instantly became excited.
"Jun Bujain, you're here! You have to work hard! I bet 500 academic credits on you!"
"Kill that bastard! I heard some news that kid Sanmu is planning to play dirty tricks on you!"
"Go for it! I went all in on you!"
Lin Xuan was surrounded.
The students' questions came one after another.
Lin Xuan smiled at the corner of his mouth, not replying.
He directly stepped onto the arena.
There were still ten minutes until the match officially began.
Three mentors arrived at the arena.
Lin Xuan was a bit surprised when he saw them.
According to the information he checked online, the new student competition was not actually an official school event.
It was spontaneously organized by new students in the early years.
Later, the school saw that it could stimulate some students' fighting spirit and combat will, so they stepped in to simply manage it and added some academic credit and honor point rewards.
However, even with some support, for the new student competition each year, the school would at most provide a venue and one mentor as a referee.
Lin Xuan didn't expect three to come this year, and their identities were all extraordinary.
One was Teacher Qiu, the new student competition coach he had met in Li Ming's office.
The other two were the new student mentors from the Warrior Academy and the Mage Academy!
As soon as the three mentors appeared, they instantly ignited the students' enthusiasm.
Coach Qiu had an outstanding temperament and a heroic and spirited demeanor.
The Mage Academy mentor had a hot figure and was charmingly seductive.
The combat school mentor was handsome and dashing.
For new students, these three were simply irresistible to both genders.
There was a podium set up for the competition, and after the three mentors took their seats, they all nodded to Lin Xuan on the arena.
Lin Xuan also smiled in response, feeling a bit surprised and doubtful.
"Why hasn't Li Sen arrived yet?"
Just as he was wondering, a sound of gongs and drums came from not far away.
Everyone looked.
A tall man in a combat uniform was leading a group of people towards them.
The people behind him carried guitars, suonas, and other instruments.
Their clothes were brightly colored and very eye-catching.
Of course, what was most conspicuous were the banners they held above them.
"Real men play melee!"
"Passionate men should strive for self-improvement; only summoning is for sissies!"
"A body full of righteous qi, breaking evil spirits with strength!"
"??" Lin Xuan's eyes widened slightly.
He had somewhat underestimated the people in this world.
Back in the New Student Trial Secret Realm, the leader of the Black Sand Guild had analyzed his combat methods eloquently.
It was clear he had studied military strategy.
Now, this person named Li Sen was actually building momentum before the match.
These slogans and banners clearly analyzed his professional characteristics and were made to target him.
"Interesting." Lin Xuan smiled faintly, not caring.
However, when these banners were displayed, many new students saw them and started discussing heatedly.
"Damn it! Shameless!"
"These banners might as well say, 'Jun Bujain is forbidden from Summoning Undead Skeleton!'"
"I'll C him! How dare he call us summoners sissies! I'm going to plant a flag on him!"
"He's really shameless!"
"Hey, don't say that, these banners are full of provocation, do you think Jun Bujain will agree?"
"Agree to what, Bird Bro! Mages and melee combat?"
"Cough! Why can't mages engage in melee combat! What do you say, Bird Bro?"
"Get lost! Don't cast skills on me! You Veterinarian!"
At the same time, Li Sen had already arrived in front of the arena.
With a light leap, he easily jumped in front of Lin Xuan.
"How about it, Jun Bujain, do you dare to have a one-on-one, real man's melee battle with me!"