Chapter 20

* * * * Swift as lightning, Lin Feng's laser sword traced a perfect arc.

* * * * Xia Ling's hasty defense was far from enough to block this terrifying strike. The two Yu-level light swords crossed, their light barely visible, but Lin Feng's sword had already descended with overwhelming force, unstoppable. Just as Xia Ling was about to be sliced, her beauty about to fade, a sudden change occurred.

* * * * "Zzz~" The laser sword trembled lightly, its originally dim light instantly vanishing.

* * * * Lin Feng's genetic energy was exhausted, unable to sustain the 100% new martial arts Meteor. Even Lin Feng himself was taken aback, his face changing. However, Lin Feng's combat experience was rich, and his reaction speed was extremely fast. Almost instinctively, he naturally used the ancient martial arts heart method 'Flowing Cloud Technique' he had just cultivated yesterday. His body moved like flowing clouds, and he instantly kicked out.

* * * * "Bang!" He kicked Xia Ling's soft and elastic buttocks directly.

* * * * Xia Ling had no time to react, only feeling a burning pain in her delicate area, and she tumbled forward, dizzy and disoriented.

* * * * ...

* * * * Huh?

* * * * In the control room of the Battle World, everyone was stunned.

* * * * That was Xia Ling!

* * * * The dean's most precious granddaughter, the little princess of the Battle Academy, had been kicked in the buttocks? Most importantly, Lin Feng was just a quasi-genetic warrior, while Xia Ling was a mid-level genetic warrior with a brain domain width of 18.50%, almost reaching the level of a high-level genetic warrior.

* * * * Defeated in less than three moves?

* * * * They couldn't understand how Xia Ling had been defeated. The difference in genetic energy alone was vast, and Xia Ling had an absolute advantage in every aspect. Yet, in the face-to-face battle, Xia Ling was utterly defeated.

* * * * "Sword technique realm." Yue Meng felt her body trembling.

* * * * It wasn't from tension or fear, but from a deep, uncontrollable excitement and joy.

* * * * Third stage!

* * * * A quasi-genetic warrior, who hadn't even crossed the threshold, possessed a sword technique realm of the third stage. This was almost unimaginable. She had thought that Lin Feng's sword technique being at the peak of the second stage was already impressive, but the first move in the direct confrontation with Xia Ling made it clear to her.

* * * * In terms of sword technique power, they were about the same; in terms of strength, Lin Feng was slightly inferior; in terms of genetic energy, Lin Feng was completely outmatched.

* * * * But, because of the huge gap in sword technique realm, Lin Feng not only didn't fall behind in the first move against Xia Ling, but even had a slight advantage in momentum! In a narrow encounter, the brave one wins, of course, including Lin Feng's combat experience and Xia Ling's underestimation of her opponent.

* * * * "Third stage, the same as me, or even..." Yue Meng closed her eyes, her smile filled with many emotions.

* * * * The third stage realm, which countless genetic warriors had never reached, now appeared in an 18-year-old quasi-genetic warrior. Exceeding Xue Jin within half a year? Beating Xia Ling within two years? Thinking about her previous evaluation of Lin Feng, Yue Meng could only shake her head with a bitter smile.

* * * * She was off by a wide margin.

* * * * ...

* * * * Step! Lin Feng landed smoothly, a bitter smile on his face.

* * * * He hadn't meant to do it just now; it was a habit from fighting in the civilian district. If the opponent had been a man, it would have been normal, but since it was a girl, it was... Looking at the purple-clothed girl he had kicked to the ground, Lin Feng felt very embarrassed.

* * * * He knew that this was probably more 'insulting' than killing her with a sword.

* * * * But...

* * * * "What a strong body." Lin Feng thought to himself. The force of his kick was actually quite strong, combined with the sudden burst of energy from the universe. An ordinary quasi-genetic warrior would have been seriously injured or even killed, but this purple-clothed girl was clearly unharmed, her small body much stronger than his!

* * * * If Xia Ling knew what Lin Feng was thinking, she would probably be furious, but in fact...

* * * * "Pervert!" Xia Ling, who had leaped up, blushed, almost shouting at the top of her lungs, but no sound came out. Her chest was filled with shame and anger, and her lips were bitten until they bled. Her eyes, filled with a deep hatred, stared at Lin Feng, her fists clenched, her body trembling violently.

* * * * "Actually..." Lin Feng wanted to explain, but seeing Xia Ling's expression, he knew that any explanation would be futile, making things worse.

* * * * And at this moment, Xia Ling's body seemed to become ethereal, a faint grayish-white mist suddenly appearing, like clouds and smoke.

* * * * Whoosh! Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

* * * * "Elemental power?"

* * * * "This is a 'Special Class' elemental core!"

* * * * Lin Feng's heart raced; this was the first time he had seen it up close.

* * * * Elemental cores have four major categories, the most common and widespread being the 'Enhancement Class,' and the rarest being—

* * * * Special Class!

* * * * A Special Class elemental core starts at B9 level.

* * * * ...

* * * * "Oh?" Yue Meng's eyes brightened.

* * * * The surrounding technicians also let out exclamations of surprise and envy.

* * * * "Xia Ling has made great progress. She has only fused with the elemental core for less than a year, yet she can already skillfully use 'Niobium Power.'" Yue Meng nodded in satisfaction, her beautiful eyes twinkling. "I believe it won't be long before she can cultivate the special elemental martial arts of Niobium Power."

* * * * "Now, Lin Feng is in trouble." Yue Meng smiled slightly.

* * * * On the screen, Xia Ling's figure, wrapped in grayish-white mist, appeared hazy and ethereal, adding a mysterious beauty.

* * * * Suddenly—

* * * * Bang! Lin Feng's figure turned into a beam of light and disappeared from the screen. Yue Meng and the technicians were stunned, then suddenly realized that the two-hour limit had just ended.

* * * * "Ah!"

* * * * "No way?"

* * * * "It was just getting exciting, and it's over?"

* * * * ...

* * * * The technicians sighed, feeling extremely disappointed.

* * * * "Damn, if it had been ten more seconds, Lin Feng would have been dead!"

* * * * "Pfft, if Lin Feng hadn't run out of genetic energy, Xia Ling would have been killed long ago."

* * * * "That was because Miss Xia Ling underestimated him. Besides, if Miss Xia Ling had worn her genetic armor, Lin Feng wouldn't have stood a chance."

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* * * * Promotion!

* * * * Coming out of the Battle World, Lin Feng was still immersed in the final battle.

* * * * The stronger the opponent, the stronger he could become!

* * * * "She is really strong, just lacking in combat experience. If she had used elemental power from the start, I wouldn't have had a chance to win." Lin Feng recalled the final moment, the purple-clothed girl's figure completely merging with the grayish-white mist, her elemental power extremely powerful.

* * * * "With her strength, she must be one of the promoted, right? Hmm, that's not right." Lin Feng frowned.

* * * * This purple-clothed girl had clearly fused with an elemental core and should have been recruited by the academy in advance, without needing to participate in the assessment.

* * * * "Hmm..." Lin Feng pondered, then shook his head with a bitter smile.

* * * * Instead of thinking about this, he should focus on how to clean up this mess. Thinking about the purple-clothed girl's intense shame and desire to kill him, Lin Feng felt a chill run down his spine. Being remembered by such a strong person, with a misunderstanding that was hard to resolve, his life at the academy would likely be difficult.

* * * * "We'll see. At most... I'll avoid her in the future." Activating the virtual reality device, Lin Feng walked out, his gaze falling forward, and he smiled slightly. He saw Yang Li and Tao Jing coming excitedly, one fist raised in excitement, the other with a flushed face, like a blushing flower.

* * * * "Thank you, Big Brother Lin!" Tao Jing's voice was soft but sincere, her head slightly tilted as she looked at Lin Feng, but her cheeks turned red and she lowered her head, fidgeting with her fingers.

* * * * Yang Li had a bitter smile: "A Feng, I owe you a debt that I may never repay, but I still have to say..." He pursed his lips and nodded heavily, "Thanks, good brother!"

* * * * "Alright, don't be so sentimental, big guy." Lin Feng patted Yang Li's shoulder, smiling, "Don't think you can get away without treating us."

* * * * Yang Li laughed heartily, thumping his chest, "Let's go, Sunlight Hotel, it's on me today! Hurry up, Tao Jing, don't just stand there!"

* * * * "Ah?" Tao Jing glanced at Lin Feng, her face red, and followed.

* * * * "By the way, A Feng, you gave us twenty medals, how many do you have left?"

* * * * "Not many, just fifty."

* * * * "What the hell!"

* * * * ...

* * * * Not long after Lin Feng and the others left.

* * * * Whoosh! Like an arrow piercing the clouds, swift as the wind, a purple figure flashed into the hall. But the hall was already empty, with only a dozen or so students left. Seeing Xia Ling's beautiful face, they all stared, rooted to the spot.

* * * * "Damn!"

* * * * "That pervert, he ran so fast!"

* * * * Xia Ling's face was flushed with anger and shame.

* * * * Unconsciously touching her buttocks, she still felt the burning pain. Thinking of Lin Feng's extremely 'perverted' kick, Xia Ling's face turned red to the roots of her neck, her heart racing, her genetic energy turning into grayish-white mist again, "You dirty wolf, just wait, we're not done yet!"

* * * * Angrily huffing, Xia Ling stomped her foot and left in a fury.

* * * * "What, what is that?"

* * * * "Elemental power, she is a true genetic warrior who has fused with an elemental core!"

* * * * "Wow!"

* * * * ...

* * * * ...

* * * * "Yay!" Yang Li clenched his fist excitedly.

* * * * Tao Jing's fingers intertwined, her face beaming with a smile, occasionally stealing glances at Lin Feng.

* * * * Lin Feng's gaze focused on the large screen in the square, easily finding his name. Fifty medals, top-tier benefits, he was at the top, making others envious. Following closely were Yang Li and Tao Jing, with 12 and 11 medals respectively, also receiving second-tier benefits.

* * * * "Where did this Lin Feng come from?"

* * * * "Fifty medals, it's almost unimaginable. Who said that genetic warriors without an elemental core are inferior to ancient martial artists? Ridiculous!"

* * * * "Exactly, look at the promotion list of ancient martial artists, the highest, Zhong Kui, only has 17 medals, far behind our Lin Feng. And the originally popular 'Ling Yun' was eliminated early, done by Lin Feng. They, the ancient martial artists, want to compete with us genetic warriors? Overestimating themselves!"

* * * * ...

* * * * Hearing these words, Lin Feng's brows furrowed slightly.

* * * * It was well known that genetic warriors and ancient martial artists often competed, each trying to prove their superiority. Now, with his sharp rise, he would surely attract jealousy and envy. Combined with the misunderstanding with the purple-clothed girl, his life at the academy would likely not be peaceful.

* * * * But no matter what, being able to enter the Battle Academy was enough.

* * * * The rest, we'll see later.

* * * * "Yu'er's genetic fluid is no longer a worry."

* * * * "And I will soon break through the threshold, becoming an adventurer and entering the wilderness to earn money for the family, just like Big Brother."

* * * * "Go back and tell them this good news."

* * * * Thinking of his family, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile warmly.

* * * * To him, this was everything.

* * * * Suddenly—

* * * * "Ding~" His crystal watch vibrated slightly. Lin Feng glanced at it, seeing an unfamiliar number.

* * * * ...

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