Wang Xu’s face was grim. From afar, he saw Song Zhen and others, but noticed that Song Zhen’s leg was almost shattered. Even with treatment, it would take nearly half a year to recover.
Half a year? That is the most critical cultivation time for a Genetic Warrior wasted. Even if he recovers after half a year, his strength will significantly lag behind.
Of course, what made him most infuriated was Xu Yuan demanding points from Song Zhen.
In the last trial, Xu Yuan already did this. If it weren’t out of fear of Wang Xu’s strength, Xu Yuan would not have just taken half the points, but all of them. The fact was, without Wang Xu, Song Zhen and others became easy prey. Xu Yuan pinched them without any scruples!
Initially, he thought he could rely on Zhang Xinglin to take care of them on his behalf, but Zhang Xinglin eventually chose to stay out of it, leaving Wang Xu with a cold heart.
Immediately, Wang Xu walked out with a sullen face, eyes fixed on Xu Yuan and the others.
Hearing the commotion, Song Zhen, Tang Yan, and the others looked over with astonished eyes.
"Big brother!" Song Zhen’s eyes immediately reddened.
They could hardly believe that Wang Xu had survived, successfully escaping the pursuit of the Tier Four Elite Insect Beast.
Zhang Xinglin felt a slight stir in his heart upon seeing Wang Xu, his eyes flickering. He didn’t fulfill his promise to Wang Xu, causing him to retract his gaze and choose to turn a blind eye.
Tang Yan also exclaimed in surprise, tears welling up in her beautiful eyes. Wang Xu had saved her life from the dual-scythe Insect Beast and once more from the millipede soft worm. The thought of Wang Xu’s departing figure sent a pang through her heart.
Xu Yuan, right behind Tang Yan, had his good mood ruined the instant he saw Wang Xu. He hadn’t expected such a thorn in his side to have a life so tenacious that he survived even in such a trap.
Xu Yuan squinted, a vicious glint in his eyes, and smiled, "To survive under the pursuit of a Tier Four Elite Insect Beast; what luck."
"Quite lucky, indeed, and I should be thanking you," Wang Xu also smiled.
Thank you? Xu Yuan let out a cold laugh, not believing Wang Xu had anything to thank him for.
"Since everyone’s here, leave the Space Ring behind," Xu Yuan said arrogantly, wanting not just points, but all of Wang Xu’s belongings.
The students, hearing this, couldn’t help but look over, their gaze fixed on Wang Xu. They all wanted to see if this second-place point ranking expert, the academy’s acknowledged genius, would bow to Xu Yuan.
"Senior Brother Wang is probably doomed this time."
"Such talent but no backing, what a pity! Such a pity..."
The students whispered among themselves, sighing and shaking their heads.
Song Zhen was furious and hastily took the ring from his hand, saying, "Xu Yuan, don’t you want my points? I’ll give you the Space Ring, everything, just spare Brother Wang!"
Behind Xu Yuan were five Tier Three experts. Moreover, during the hunt for a Tier Three Insect Beast, Song Zhen noticed Xu Yuan’s strength had advanced considerably, clearly consuming many cultivation resources, likely just a step away from Tier Four. When Wang Xu faces them, the odds are against him!
"Xu Yuan! I won’t let you harm Wang Xu!" Tang Yan stood out, blocking Xu Yuan and saying with a glare.
Xu Yuan’s face showed a ferocious intent as he looked at Wang Xu and said, "Wang Xu, are you only capable of hiding behind a woman like a coward?"
Xu Yuan was filled with resentment, not expecting so many people to stand up for Wang Xu.
"Tang Yan, this is between him and me. Step aside," Wang Xu moved Tang Yan away from his front and then stared at Xu Yuan, "Do you want to fight me? Anytime."
Xu Yuan’s eyes flashed a smile, saying, "You said it."
With that, Xu Yuan took out a blue potion from the Space Ring, none other than the "Body Enhancement Agent."
"Xu Yuan! You resort to forbidden medicine to fight one-on-one; how despicable!" Tang Yan said angrily, seeing Xu Yuan drink down the Body Enhancement Agent.
"No worries," Wang Xu stopped her, smiling, "Any tactics you have, feel free to use."
Listening to such arrogant words, Tang Yan couldn’t help but stomp her feet. At such a moment, what was the need for bravado!
Song Zhen hurriedly intervened: "Brother Wang, Xu Yuan’s strength has surged, plus the Body Enhancement Agent, you’re not his match..."
Not only Tang Yan and Song Zhen believed Wang Xu was bound to lose, but even the nearby students felt Wang Xu was too overconfident to utter such a statement.
Zhang Xinglin opened his eyes to glance at Wang Xu, seemingly shocked by his words. Even for him, facing Xu Yuan with the "Body Enhancement Agent" was strenuous, let alone Wang Xu, whose strength was still below his.
"Don’t hesitate. All of you might as well come at me together, to save my time," Wang Xu pointed at the people behind Xu Yuan and said.
The crowd was instantly astonished. Wang Xu challenging Xu Yuan alone was unexpected, but now he aimed to fight six Tier Three Genetic Warriors at once!
"Hmph! Since you’re seeking death, I’ll grant you that!" Xu Yuan, enraged by Wang Xu’s conceited tone, waved his hand, and the five Tier Three Genetic Warriors behind him charged forward!
In an instant, sword shadows, blade lights, whip shadows, and short blades pierced the space, blocking all of Wang Xu’s escape routes and enveloping him entirely.
Clearly, these five people have been collaborating for a long time, with perfect harmony, intending to give Wang Xu a hard blow by directly using their killer moves.
Facing the encirclement attack of the five, Wang Xu smiled slightly. If he were still Tier Three, he might have been in a flurry, defeated in just three or four rounds. After all, the combined attack of five Tier Three Genetic Warriors multiplies their combat effectiveness, making it utterly impossible for him to resist. But now, Wang Xu is no longer Tier Three; he has crossed the chasm to become a Tier Four Elite!
"Boom!" Wang Xu lifted his foot, without any fancy moves or weapons, kicking directly at the Genetic Warrior stabbing forward. That Genetic Warrior’s entire body instantly flew backward, as if all his internal organs were about to shatter, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood.
Four continuous kicks, Wang Xu’s leg seemed like an illusion, the speed so fast it was hard to discern with the naked eye, directly kicking the remaining four Genetic Warriors away. They all fell to the ground, spitting blood, losing their combat ability.
The scene suddenly became quiet, even the sound of the breeze could be heard clearly.
The smile on Xu Yuan’s face suddenly froze. He originally thought the five Genetic Warriors would be enough to handle Wang Xu. Even if they couldn’t, as long as he joined, Wang Xu would have no choice but death.
But unexpectedly, Wang Xu just casually moved his feet without even clearly seeing what had happened, and all five Genetic Warriors flew out, totally defeated.
Song Zhen and Tang Yan’s previously pale faces suddenly filled with amazement. Song Zhen’s eyes were filled with fanaticism when he saw the calm Wang Xu!
The usually indifferent Zhang Xinglin also witnessed this scene, his eyes unwittingly showing shock, his heart stirring with great waves.
When did Wang Xu acquire such terrifying strength?!
Suddenly, Zhang Xinglin seemed to think of something, his expression changed drastically, Tier Four? Could it be... Wang Xu has already become a Tier Four Elite Warrior?
Even the most powerful Tier Three, facing such a lineup, couldn’t possibly simultaneously attack five people by relying solely on physical power and speed. The only explanation is one—Wang Xu broke through to Tier Four!
"Alright, now it’s just you left, come on." Wang Xu looked at Xu Yuan and smiled.
In an instant, Xu Yuan’s face turned ashen, his whole body frozen in place, with his hands trembling slightly.
Xu Yuan knew his strength had improved; with the huge resources provided by his family, his power was advancing rapidly. Even if he couldn’t surpass Wang Xu, it would be close, especially since he had taken a "Body Enhancement Agent," his strength could easily crush Wang Xu and Zhang Xinglin.
But even if he could crush them, there was no way he could say that in the siege of five Genetic Warriors, he could instantly counter-kill them all!
This wasn’t the power belonging to Tier Three anymore! Could it be... it seemed Xu Yuan realized something horrific, his face turning frightened.
"You... you’ve advanced to Tier Four!" Xu Yuan stammered.
These words dropped like a bomb in the plains, startling everyone!
Only eighteen years old, capable of becoming a Tier Four Elite Warrior, is that possible?!
But Wang Xu did not deny it, the smile on his face was the most compelling proof for them—it’s possible! Absolutely possible!
"Wang Xu, have you really advanced to Tier Four?" Tang Yan asked, her eyes full of delight.
"Brother Wang, is this true? This... it’s just too..." Song Zhen stuttered in excitement, unable to finish his words.
Wang Xu nodded at them with a smile and then set his eyes on Xu Yuan: "Go ahead, weren’t you trying to kill me? You’ve even taken a Body Enhancement Agent, I’m right here, come on."
The events of last night were still vivid in Wang Xu’s mind. Xu Yuan forcibly occupied his station, isolating him outside the Energy Barrier, almost causing him to perish under the Centipedal Soft Beast. He even broke Song Zhen’s leg, and wanted to join with five Genetic Warriors to seize his Space Ring... What Xu Yuan did, even if the Buddha himself came, it wouldn’t be easy to forgive!
Wang Xu lived simply: if people don’t provoke him, he won’t provoke them; if people respect him an inch, he will return that respect by a yard. But if someone crosses his bottom line and endangers his life, he will not hold back!
At this moment, how could Xu Yuan dare to make a move? He’s not a fool; to a Tier Four, a Tier Three is nothing at all!
"Alright, since you’re not coming, I’ll make the first move!" Without waiting for Xu Yuan to respond, Wang Xu clenched his five fingers into a fist, fast as lightning, punching Xu Yuan right in the stomach, causing Xu Yuan’s intestines to twist up entirely, his whole body curling up on the ground like a shrimp.
Xu Yuan didn’t even have time to react before Wang Xu’s fist had already landed. It wasn’t until the gut-wrenching pain came that Xu Yuan saw Wang Xu’s figure clearly in front of him.
Zhang Xinglin turned pale as he watched; even he couldn’t see the shadow of Wang Xu’s strike, much less withstand it.