If it were a battle of wits, Yutai knew he could defeat even the smartest men in Argos, but fighting a Stone Guardian head-on was a whole different challenge.Even Lefan realized he had very little chance of taking on something of that size all by himself.These two had only joined the martial arts tournament to gain the attention of the campus and score one easy win to qualify for the next round. Their plan was simple: Lefan and Yutai were going to fight each other in the first round, and that way, Cheng Lin would be pitted against Zi Han. It had sounded like the perfect strategy back then for breezing through the qualifiers, allowing at least one of them to advance to the second round. However, Shi San’s unexpected visit flipped their little game on its head.“Come on. What are you waiting for?” Shi San called out, checking the time on her pocket watch. “I have other places to be, and your friends must be getting impatient, too. So, please step forward and let us begin the initiatio

The whole campus was left speechless by Zi Han’s astonishing display of power. His fight against the Stone Guardian had lasted nearly fifteen minutes, during which he had been relentlessly pounded by its rocky fists, but instead of backing down, he had gone on to pull out a shocking victory.Bridgette had watched the whole duel from start to finish, refusing to flinch even when her friends closed their eyes in terror. She was among the few who knew Zi Han wasn’t going to go down so easily, and this incredible ending proved her right once again.“Well done, Han!” she cheered loudly, lauding his efforts. “I never doubted you for a second.”While most of Zi Han’s classmates were super happy with the results, Cheng Lin had a scowl on his face. For the first time in three years, he felt insecure about his own position and wondered if he was still the top dog on campus.But his worst fears were quickly confirmed as he heard the first-year students chattering among themselves, discussing Zi

Zi Han spent the evening practicing his throwing skills against different objects in the backyard to sharpen his reflexes and improve his accuracy. It took him a few tries to land his first straight hit, but once he got used to it, the enchanted knife felt like an extension of his arm, and he was soon able to strike targets over a hundred feet away.Urns shattered, and sacks filled with sawdust were punctured full of holes as Zi Han continued his throwing spree, but despite striking the targets multiple times, he couldn’t notice any elemental effects.The results remained the same even when Zi Han switched to ordinary throwing knives, making him question the enchantment’s efficacy.Even Dongxiang was left confused since he expected the Swallow-Tailed Knife to cause far more devastation than the ordinary ones. “I don’t understand. The runes are glowing brighter with every hit, and I can sense the energy radiating from the blade. Yet still, it behaves like a common knife.”“Perhaps the

Zi Han knew he had no chance of dodging Jackie’s attacks, and he was too quick for Zi Han to land a counter hit. To make things worse, Zi Han was bleeding all over the place and barely had any stamina left to keep fighting.“Don’t worry. I promise you won’t feel a thing after I am done with you. It’s going to be over in the blink of an eye,” Jackie chuckled from the shadows, his pointed daggers glinting in the dark as his lips curved into a sinister grin. “Skill Release: Lethal Strike!”Even though Zi Han knew Jackie was preparing to go for the kill, there was little he could do to dodge his strike. So, instead of bothering to defend himself, he dropped his guard. “Do you surrender?” Jackie called out from the shadows.But Zi Han shook his head and heaved a heavy sigh, “I never surrender. You should go for the kill if you want to win.”Jackie had already done his part by giving his opponent a chance to surrender, but since Zi Han had refused, he was now free to use lethal force even i

After celebrating his first victory with his college mates, Zi Han returned to Silver Wind Mansion to give the good news to Dongxiang.The Elder Dragon was so pleased to hear about Zi Han’s success that he ordered his attendants to fetch the finest wines from the cellar and prepare a seven-course feast for supper.“Even though you possess a mere fraction of your true powers, the young cultivators of this city are no match for you. We are proud to have you back, Master.”Zi Han thanked Dongxiang for his support before bringing his attention to another matter. “I met Shi San after the match. She looked harmless enough, but her one word brought me to my knees. I felt powerless before her. Why? What kind of skills does she possess?”Dongxiang furrowed his brow, and his muscles tensed up. “That woman is a Spirit Cultivator. She possesses the power of Qi manipulation and spirit control. I would advise you to avoid her as much as possible. She is a dangerous serpent with fangs of gold.”Zi H