18: It's normal to add some money

Around the arena, everyone looked at Wu Hao, then at Lin Xiu on the stage, a little stunned.

For a moment, the area was eerily quiet.

They couldn't be blamed; the reversal happened too quickly.

One second, Wu Hao began to unleash his power, suppressing Lin Xiu; the next second, Wu Hao was pushed off the stage.

According to the rules, being off the stage meant losing.

"He won! Lin Xiu won! Cousin, did you see it?" Xiao Mei seemed even more excited than Lin Xiu himself.

"I saw it." Xiao Yu's sleeve was clutched tightly, her body swaying slightly. "Xiao Mei, you're a girl; can't you be a little more reserved?"

"Didn't you think Lin Xiu couldn't win? How about it? Now the truth is right before your eyes; he's still very powerful." Xiao Mei's lips curved slightly, revealing a hint of triumph.

The same mistake that happened to Cousin Xiao Yan before, I won't make it a second time.

"It was just luck. Wu Hao didn't use his true Strength. Otherwise, the one who would have lost in the end would definitely be Lin Xiu." Xiao Yu was unwilling to accept reality.

Seeing this, Xiao Mei didn't want to argue with her further.

On the other side.

When Wu Hao was knocked off the stage by Lin Xiu, Huo Lan couldn't help but clench his fist.

"Good! It exceeded my expectations. Lin Xiu actually won against Wu Hao." As an academy teacher, Huo Lan had some understanding of Wu Hao.

If Wu Hao had fully unleashed his power, then the probability of Lin Xiu losing in the end would have been very high.

There was no other way; the starting lines of both sides were not equal.

Some people were born already far ahead of others.

But this was an arena after all, and once something conformed to the rules, the result was established.

Huo Lan's eyes, looking at Lin Xiu, showed surprise. "This kid only learned a few Fighting Skills, but not only did he learn them quickly, he also knew how to combine and use them."

From Lin Xiu's performance today, Huo Lan felt that if Lin Xiu was given a little more time to make up for his deficiencies in Fighting Skills, then facing Wu Hao again, even if Wu Hao went all out, Lin Xiu would have a chance to win.

At this moment, with Wu Hao's defeat, the winner of the first place was also decided.

Thinking of this, Huo Lan couldn't help but turn his head to look at Ge Mu's stiff face, and his lips curved slightly.

This guy had come to provoke him earlier. He didn't expect, did he, that Lin Xiu actually won?

My judgment of people is really good!

On the stage, Lin Xiu looked at the referee, who, after being reminded, immediately announced the result.

"In this match, Lin Xiu wins!"

Amidst a chorus of exclamations, Lin Xiu calmly walked off the stage, then was stopped by a figure.

"Not willing to admit defeat?" Lin Xiu looked at Wu Hao standing before him.

"The entrance assessment is just a child's game." Wu Hao said casually, his gaze scanning him up and down. "Are you naturally gifted with Divine Power?"

If Lin Xiu hadn't suddenly increased his Strength beyond his estimation, causing him to be sent flying, he wouldn't have fallen off the stage.

However, being sent flying was a fact, and in mid-air, unless one was a Dou King Realm capable of condensing Dou Qi wings,

Otherwise, it would be difficult to adjust one's posture.

"Not really; my Strength is simply a bit greater than the average person's." Lin Xiu shook his head; his Strength had suddenly increased due to adding points to his Physique.

If he were to fight Wu Hao again, then he would understand that his Strength wasn't actually particularly outstanding.

"You are the first person to defeat me. I will get my revenge in the future." Wu Hao turned and left.

"In the future? Then I might have to apologize to you first." Gazing at Wu Hao's retreating back, Lin Xiu muttered in his heart.

With Canaan Academy backing him, he no longer had to worry about Fighting Skills. As for Cultivation Techniques, the mentor had already promised to provide them.

Since he lacked neither Cultivation Techniques nor Fighting Skills, and he also had a panel where he could add points when in doubt, it would be very difficult for Wu Hao to win against him.

"Well done." Patting Lin Xiu's shoulder, Huo Lan smiled.

"Teacher, did this first place difficulty exceed your expectations?" Lin Xiu smiled faintly.

After a moment of stunned, Huo Lan nodded. "To be honest, I really didn't expect you to win against Wu Hao."

"Since that's the case, can the Cultivation Technique Rank that the teacher considered beforehand be increased a bit, for example, to Earth Rank?" Lin Xiu's idea was very simple.

Since the difficulty increased, it's only normal to add some money, isn't it?

"What are you thinking, kid?" Huo Lan raised his hand, wanting to hit him, but Lin Xiu nimbly dodged.

"An Earth Rank Cultivation Technique, even the Academy Elder might not be able to produce one."

Huo Lan himself hadn't even experienced what it was like to Cultivate an Earth Rank Cultivation Technique. "After the competition, take some time to test your attributes, then come find me to get your Cultivation Technique."

"Alright." Lin Xiu agreed and went directly to test his attributes. He had already reached the tenth stage of Dou Qi, and now, as long as he had a Cultivation Technique, he could practice.

An ordinary Dou Qi practitioner needed to successfully condense a Dou Qi vortex to advance to Fighter. If they failed, a portion of their Dou Qi would dissipate, and they would have to accumulate it again.

However.

Lin Xiu found that he didn't have that much trouble at all. Once he had enough experience, he could advance.

It was just that after advancing, without a Cultivation Technique, his experience could no longer increase.

"Panel."

Lin Xiu's thought moved.

[Name: Lin Xiu]

[Age: 17]

[Realm: Dou Qi Tenth Stage (100/100)]

[Physique: 10]

[Spirit: 5]

[Aptitude: 10]

[Abilities: Basic Qi Refining lv5 (390/500), ..., Mountain Shatterer lv4 (230/400), Shadow Step lv3 (220/300), Strength lv3 (150/300)]

[Attribute Points: 13]

...Previously, he gained 2 attribute points by increasing the Rank of Shadow Step and Strength, which he just used on Physique.

"There are 13 left, which is about right. I need to find time to practice those Fighting Skills in the ring and strive to fuse the Fighting Skills in the three aspects of attack, defense, and movement into Profound Rank."

The power of Fighting Skills was linked to their Rank. In his battle with Wu Hao, Lin Xiu felt the power of Fighting Skills from his opponent.

Fortunately, he added points in time and, taking advantage of the opponent's inattention, unleashed his power and pushed him down.

Otherwise, if the fight had continued, the outcome of who would win or lose would have been hard to say.

The Dou Qi attribute test used a spherical transparent orb, similar to a magic orb.

One only needed to place their hand on it and input Dou Qi to get the result.

"If it's fire and wood dual attributes, that would be great." With a hint of anticipation, Lin Xiu placed his hand on it.

After a brief moment, two different colors appeared within the transparent orb.

They were a light green wind and a wisp of lightning.

"Junior Lin Xiu, you have wind and lightning attributes. Wind emphasizes lightness and infinite grace, while lightning emphasizes explosiveness. Lightning attributes come with a slight paralyzing effect. When combined, your combat power is very strong."

The senior student in charge explained to Lin Xiu, a hint of envy on his face as he spoke.

Wind attribute Fighter were already incredibly fast, giving them a huge advantage, and with the addition of lightning Dou Qi, their attack power was even stronger.

Whether facing Demonic Beasts or enemies, wind and lightning attributes were very troublesome.

"Thank you, Senior." As the person involved, Lin Xiu's smile was a bit forced.

If he had a choice, he would have preferred to have fire and wood dual attributes.

This would mean he could unlock Alchemist abilities, and combined with his attribute points, raising his Alchemist Rank would be very easy.

In the Doupo World, the identity of an Alchemist, no matter where they went, was a respected and sought-after existence.