My stats are higher than yours!

"Finally, I succeeded! I finally mastered it! I've mastered the skill - Lion's Eye! My mastered skill! Haha! Hahahaha!"

He Jiaxin, standing to the side, was completely dumbfounded. Her lips twitched violently a few times, her face full of disbelief. She muttered to herself, "I don't understand, I don't understand at all, but it seems really amazing. This guy... he actually mastered the skill? In just three days?"

Holy crap! He's practically Superman!

These words were overheard by other students and teachers nearby.

Based on Bai Shuodong's current changes and the temperament he exudes, it's not hard for them to judge that Bai Shuodong has indeed mastered a skill in just three days, and this skill seems to be quite powerful.

"Really? Is he that strong?"

"That's about mastering a skill! How exactly did Bai Shuodong learn it? Could it be learned by observing a lion?"

"What a load of rubbish! I've seen it hundreds of times, it's completely useless! This guy is a monster!"

"Could it be... that there's some explanation behind his challenge?"

"Stop making your sister Xia laugh."

...

A gentle breeze swept across the training ground, ruffling the hem of Bai Shuodong's clothes.

He stopped smiling easily, his gaze suddenly hardened, he raised his hand, pointed his index finger at Xia Yanxin, and said firmly, "Xia Yanxin!"

"The reason you lost is that you personally awakened a real lion!"

"The reason for the defeat?"

Upon hearing those two words, Xia Yanxin's smile completely burst forth.

She abruptly stood up, lifted the two-meter-long greatsword with one hand, lowered her body slightly, and suddenly a wild smile appeared on her lips. Her red hair was like blood, and her eyes were like those of a wolf eyeing its prey, full of undisguised aggression.

She licked her lips, her breathing quickened, and said, "The competition has only just begun, hasn't it?"

The atmosphere on the training ground gradually heated up, and the gazes between Bai Shuodong and Xia Yanxin became increasingly intense. They subconsciously took steps toward each other.

Xia Yanxin held the greatsword in one hand, making a scraping sound on the ground. Bai Shuodong casually snatched a training longsword from a passing classmate. The onlookers were stunned for a moment, then silently took out their phones and started recording a video.

The real battle is about to begin!

Chapter Eight: You Are the Challenger!

"Teacher Ye, who do you think will win between the two of them?"

A student approached the teacher and asked a question.

"Xia Yanxin".

Teacher Ye answered without hesitation, staring at Bai Shuodong as he continued, "Although Bai Shuodong has gained the skill, his basic attributes haven't improved significantly. His strength and agility are far inferior to Xia Yanxin's, and the gap in talent level and skill is also huge... He can't win."

The students around him nodded slightly, and one of them said, "I see. So his current attitude must be because he was overwhelmed by joy after mastering the skill and lost his judgment."

"It's also possible that he didn't know Xia Yanxin's strength from the beginning and misjudged the gap between them, which is why he spoke like that."

"What a pity."

"So how many bones do you think he'll break? How many days will he need to stay in the infirmary?"

I bet he'll stay for three days!

I bet four days!

...

During the training session, the students' voices rose and fell, and more and more people gathered around the arena where Bai Shuodong and Xia Yanxin were fighting, wanting to see how Bai Shuodong was defeated by Xia Yanxin.

Teacher Ye, who was watching the battle from mid-air, frowned slightly. Just as he said, he believed that Bai Shuodong was no match for Xia Yanxin, but he felt that something was not right.

There's a strange sense of unease about it.

"Bai Shuodong, make your move and let me see what you're capable of," Xia Yanxin said provocatively, beckoning him.

"Make a move? Me?"

Bai Shuodong pointed to himself, then suddenly burst into laughter, and continued, "Xia Yanxin, you took the initiative to find me and challenge me, and now you want me to take the initiative to make a move?"

"Don't get it wrong!"

"You are the challenger!"

"what?"

Xia Yanxin was clearly stunned for a moment, completely failing to understand why he did this.

Although theoretically she is indeed the challenger, the problem is that her basic attributes and special skills are far superior to Bai Shuodong's. If she takes the initiative to make a move, Bai Shuodong may not have a chance to make a move afterward.

She chose to hand over the initiative to Bai Shuodong in order to take care of him. After all, Xia Yanxin had been reflecting on her own problems and had thought about controlling her strength as much as possible in the battle.

but...

Bai Shuodong didn't buy it and even asked her to take action, which was very strange!

Could it be a scam?

"Whoo~"

Xia Yanxin took a deep breath, her sharp eyes fixed on the boy opposite her, her voice filled with barely suppressed agitation, and said, "Hey, you... do you know what you're saying?"

"of course."

Bai Shuodong nodded matter-of-factly, a confident smile on his lips, his gaze piercing straight into her heart, and continued, "Xia Yanxin, it's been a long time since you've felt the urge to take on a challenge, hasn't it? I can see that longing deep within your soul."

"Let me see your enthusiasm; I'll take it all!"

"Hehe...hahaha...hahahaha!"

Xia Yanxin first chuckled softly, then her laughter quickly amplified, resounding throughout the entire training ground. Her aura suddenly shifted dramatically, and her usual reserved and considerate demeanor vanished completely.

A true beast has awakened!

She leaned down slightly, gripping the hilt of the two-meter-long greatsword tightly with both hands, her fighting spirit blazing.

...

"What is this guy talking about?! Is he trying to commit suicide? Has he gone mad?"

"Hakibai, are you willing to risk your life for Hao?"

"So bold and heroic, a true man!"

"It takes real talent to put on a show when there's no work to be had, but this guy is risking his life for it. What kind of talent is this? He's a true artist! I can hardly bear to watch."

The crowd below became restless, and the teacher watching was very nervous. After all, Bai Shuodong was teaching in his class. If something serious happened, he would be the first to take responsibility. Although the problem was mainly Bai Shuodong's fault, he still had to take responsibility.

Because he was a teacher, he had to keep a close eye on the details of the battle to avoid serious consequences.

The voices from outside the arena and Xia Yanxin's gaze all increased the pressure on Bai Shuodong.

'Has it finally come to this? Even now, facing it head-on, I still feel the pressure.'

Bai Shuodong muttered to himself.

If he fought in a normal way, he had absolutely no chance of winning.

To win, you must maximize your strengths.

So, what are my strengths?

That is...

The slow burst damage is incredibly high!

[Slow and steady wins the race]! Building momentum!

Bai Shuodong's feet were firmly planted on the ground, in a posture ready to swing his sword, like a lion lying in wait, concealing its sharpness, poised to strike, ready to unleash destructive power at any moment.

The essence of talent is an ability that a psionicist can use. The psionic panel will describe it in the simplest and most direct way, but when actually using it, you can still feel some special characteristics that are not mentioned in the description.

The process of utilizing and mastering these hidden characteristics is also known as talent development.

Bai Shuodong's talent [Slow Burst] is not strong, but there is still room for development.

[Slow Burst] is divided into two stages: accumulation and burst. After the accumulation is completed, the burst begins. But what if the accumulation time is prolonged and the burst does not begin?

The answer is...

It continuously consumes stamina, and there are no additional benefits after entering the burst state.

The effect is useless, but that's normal. If the effect were strong, the panel wouldn't leave it blank; it would say "[Continuous power accumulation, resulting in a stronger burst effect]". If it's not written, then it's not there.

But that's enough!

While charging up consumes stamina, it consumes stamina much slower than unleashing a burst of power!

Have you entered a certain state?

Xia Yanxin's combat intuition was extremely sharp, and she quickly noticed the abnormality. Even though the preparation effect of [Slow Burst] was not obvious, she could still feel that subtle change at the first moment.

As a true warrior, she instantly realized that a direct attack was not suitable for Bai Shuodong in his current state; it would be better to flank him and find an opening.

"interesting."

Xia Yanxin murmured to herself. Although her fighting spirit was burning to its peak, it did not make her lose her mind. On the contrary, it made her thinking clearer, made her more aware of her situation, and made her make more accurate judgments.

This is her, a true combat genius.