[ Ding! ]
[ 100 points of villainy value have been consumed. The first - rank martial art, Flowing Water Fist, has been upgraded to its fullest level! ]
[ 800 points of villainy value have been consumed! The second - rank martial art, Cloud - Piercing Spear Technique, has been upgraded to its fullest level! ]
[ Ding! You've painstakingly practiced two martial arts, and your martial arts rank has broken through to the first rank, fifth level! ]
[ Remaining villainy value: 100 ]
The light screen flickered, as if brimming with excitement.
In an instant, Ye Li felt as if all the cells in his body were rejoicing. It was as if he had truly been tirelessly honing these martial arts day after day, elevating their proficiency to such an outstanding degree.
Not only that, but his qi and blood also surged significantly.
Moreover, he found no discomfort in mastering these martial arts. It was just like the natural enhancement of physical fitness that comes from regular martial arts training.
Is this the allure of power - up by spending villainy value?!
Ye Li was so elated that his eyes sparkled. He felt that his current state was perfect beyond compare.
Just then, the broadcast sounded.
"Fifth match of the Guidance Competition!"
"Ye Li from Class Nine, Senior Grade Three of the Martial Arts Department vs. Wang Ren from the School Team!"
"After hearing this broadcast, both sides of the match, please come onto the stage promptly!"
The timing was just right. Ye Li stood up cheerfully.
He casually picked up a large spear from the weapon rack, and a formidable aura radiated from his body.
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"Very well. I'm gradually making sense of everything."
Ye Li gripped the large spear tightly and stepped into the passageway.
The sun was shining brightly, and the sky was as clear as if freshly washed.
The entire martial - arts arena was bustling with noise. Most of the people there were young lads and lasses, their faces filled with curiosity.
Besides them, there were some self - media photographers holding SLR cameras, as well as a few school leaders with solemn expressions.
Before long, under the gaze of numerous pairs of eyes, a male student wearing a sky - blue team uniform ascended the martial - arts stage.
It was that substitute from the school team, Wang Ren.
As soon as he stepped onto the stage, the students in the audience let out a cheer because of his distinctive school - team uniform.
"Whoa! The fifth match is about to start. What's your take?"
"What do you mean? I thought I'd get to learn something, but in the first four matches, the school - team members completely overpowered their opponents. I feel like I'm just wasting my time here!"
"Don't be hasty! This match is between a school - team substitute and an ordinary student. I think it might last a bit longer."
"You're overthinking it, mate. The school - team substitute is still far stronger than an ordinary student. I bet this match will end within a minute!"
"True that. If it doesn't end in a minute, I'll eat my words!"
"I don't think so. That Wang Ren only has the strength of the first rank, fifth level, while our Brother Ye Li has reached the first rank, third level. Even if there's a gap, it's not that significant!"
"What are you getting at?"
"I bet it'll last two minutes."
Amidst the discussions in the audience, most students' opinions tended to converge.
Actually, it's not their fault for lacking confidence in Ye Li.
For ordinary martial - arts students, members of the school team represent comprehensive superiority in terms of martial - arts proficiency and martial - arts rank.
Not to mention that some school - team members have awakened martial - arts talents.
The "hardware" setups of the two groups are simply not on the same scale.
Shen Lian, who was in the audience, sneered.
"Ye Li, when you're beaten so bad that you can't get out of bed, let's see who'll take care of you!"
On the martial - arts stage in the center of the audience.
Wang Ren was full of vim and vigor. First, he waved his hand towards the audience, and then he turned his gaze to the opposite side.
There, a handsome young man in a white martial - arts outfit was slowly making his way onto the stage.
The young man carried a large iron spear on his back. His expression was indifferent, and his black eyes were cold.
It was Ye Li.
"Lian'er sent me a message, saying that you flat - out refused to forfeit. It seems it's true?"
Seeing Ye Li come onto the stage, Wang Ren smiled in a seemingly magnanimous way and said, "It's really odd. Usually, don't you try to hide away all the time? Did you take the wrong medicine today?"
"A bitch with a dog. Truly a match made in hell," Ye Li said with a faint smile.
[ Verbally humiliating a hostile martial artist of the first rank, fifth level! Villainy value +10! ]
Sure enough, it's a meager amount, but a little bit is still better than nothing... Ye Li sighed inwardly.
Upon hearing his words, Wang Ren gradually wiped the smile off his face. His eyes turned cold as he said,
"It seems you really did take the wrong medicine. Your brain's not working right, and all of a sudden, you're not afraid of getting a good beating."
He took down the long sword he had on his back, pointed it straight at Ye Li, and sneered in a condescending manner.
"I'm giving you a heads - up. In the Guidance Competition, there aren't that many restrictions. Even if I seriously injure you today, the school won't hold me accountable!"
"Idiot, don't lecture others on the rules. Everyone knows this stuff," Ye Li said, casually resting the large spear on his shoulder like a pole, and speaking calmly.
"Also, shut your trap. If you yap one more word, I'll make you fly."
"...Very well." A fierce smile played on the corner of Wang Ren's mouth.
"You're a mouthy brat. Originally, I was gonna go easy on you, but now I've changed my mind. You won't have a single unblemished spot on you today!"
"Let the match begin!"
The referee's voice rang out at the right moment.
Whoosh!
As soon as the words were out, a white arc of light suddenly flashed across the martial - arts stage, and a deafening sound of tearing through the air resounded!
Under the gaze of hundreds of pairs of eyes in the audience, Ye Li, who had been standing still, suddenly took a step and rushed out. His figure became a blur!
At the same time, the pitch - black large spear in his right hand stabbed out with a powerful thrust.
Whoosh!
The tip of the spear carried a dazzling cold glint. Like a swimming dragon, it tore through large swathes of air. In an instant, it was in front of Wang Ren!
A flash of cold light arrived first, and then the spear shot out like a dragon!
Cloud - Piercing Spear Technique!
The cold smile on Wang Ren's face hadn't faded yet when he felt an extremely powerful gust of wind pressure hurtling straight towards his face.
The threat of death seemed to be bearing down on him.
Wang Ren's pupils suddenly constricted.
At that moment, he only had time to block the long sword in front of himself.
Boom!
The pitch - black spearhead swept over like a swimming dragon. The moment they made contact, the long sword shattered with a loud bang!
The spearhead, carrying tremendous force, directly pierced through Wang Ren's right shoulder. A bone - chilling sound that made one's scalp prickle exploded!
A spray of blood burst forth from Wang Ren's shoulder. His figure was sent flying by the huge force and crashed heavily on the edge of the high platform, kicking up large chunks of gravel!
"Ahhh!! ——"
A heart - rending scream issued from Wang Ren's mouth. The intense pain from his shoulder made him twist his body frantically.
He didn't even have a chance to clearly see the movement of the opponent's spear thrust before he was severely injured by a single spear strike!
It was incredibly fast!
Moreover, Ye Li actually did what he said. He really made Wang Ren fly!
Other than him, the entire martial - arts arena was deathly silent at that moment.
The students stared blankly at this scene.
On the high platform, the usually composed teachers were also left dumbfounded.
You've got to be kidding me? The school - team member started, and then was taken down by a single spear strike in an instant?!
Is there really such a monster among ordinary martial - arts students?!
If you're this amazing, why didn't you say so earlier! What age is this? Why are you still playing this game of hiding your true strength!
At that moment, Ye Li on the martial - arts stage didn't stop his actions.
Under the gaze of countless astonished eyes, he rushed forward. Almost the moment the spear landed, he was in front of Wang Ren!
His experience from reading two hundred comics in his past life told him that finishing off the opponent is always the top priority.
Bang!
As soon as Wang Ren raised his head, a slender hand reached out and pressed down on him. A huge surge of force burst out, slamming his head heavily onto the ground!
Under the massive impact, Wang Ren saw stars. Instinctively, he curled up and reached out towards the spear in his shoulder, trying to pull it out.
But at that moment, a martial - arts shoe stepped on his raised hand, pressing it back down forcefully.
Wang Ren's consciousness was still lingering. With great effort, he circulated the qi in his body, hoping to buy some time.
His eyes were slightly open, and he saw a pair of extremely cold black pupils staring straight down at him.
And the owner of those black pupils had already spread his arms at that point.
Wang Ren recognized this movement. It was the starting posture of the Flowing Water Fist.
He was greatly shocked and, not caring about his pride anymore, said, "Ye Li, I already..."
"It's too late!"
Bang bang bang! ——
Ye Li quickly bent down, and his fists rained down like a violent tempest, interrupting Wang Ren's attempt to surrender. The blows sent gravel flying, and the entire martial - arts stage trembled slightly!
The perfected Flowing Water Fist was to its fullest extent at that moment!
[Crushing a martial artist of the same rank in public! Villainy value +200!]
Bang bang bang!! ——
As the prompt sound rang in his ear, Ye Li's punching speed grew faster and faster!
Not until Wang Ren's body stopped wriggling did Ye Li straighten up again. His handsome face now looked extremely fierce.
"If school - team members are only at this level, they shouldn't come out and make a fool of themselves."
"Trash."
His indifferent voice resounded throughout the arena. He casually pulled out the spear and walked down the stage.
[ Humiliating a defeated hostile martial artist in public! Villainy value +500! ]
[ Detected that Wang Ren's confidence has completely collapsed! Villainy value +1000! ]
[ Congratulations! Unlocked the cultivation - based point - adding pathway! ]
The entire martial - arts arena was plunged into absolute silence!