9: Chapter 9 Su Mu VS Little Monk

"Sorry, Student Zhou, I don't plan on teaming up."

"I can go to the core area by myself. Thank you for the information."

Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the A-rank combat technique Chidori. It has been stored in your system inventory.

Zhou Yang was stunned for a moment, then said,

"Student Su, I admit you're very strong."

"I've never seen such a powerful enhancement-type ability. You can kill a first-order high-level beast with a single spear strike."

"But an enhancement-type ability won't be able to handle facing multiple second-order beasts at the same time in the core area."

Su Mu: (°◇°)

"Who told you I have an enhancement-type ability?"

Zhou Yang felt slightly speechless. You don't use your ability at all while fighting; is it because you don't like using it?

I'm really impressed!

Relying purely on physical strength to fight beasts—if it's not an enhancement type, what else could it be?

"No one told me, I just guessed."

Su Mu gave an 'oh' of acknowledgment.

He didn't explain further, stowing his spear and preparing to leave. He currently had the newly acquired A-rank combat technique Chidori in his system space.

Su Mu really wanted to see what was so different about this A-rank combat technique.

Zhou Yang didn't say anything after being rejected, turning around to head in another direction.

It didn't matter if Su Mu was unwilling to cooperate; he could go find Wu Shuang.

However, he still felt Su Mu was acting a bit too much, heading into the core area alone. And as an enhancement type with the worst mobility, no less.

At this moment, the examination's backstage area had completely erupted into chaos.

The scene of Su Mu instantly killing three first-order high-level beasts and then saving Zhou Yang was just played on the backstage screens.

In fact, at the beginning, aside from the two admissions directors, no one had paid attention to this student from Jianglan No. 1 Middle School.

But since the Ability College Entrance Examination began and the points leaderboard appeared...

The first place wasn't Zhou Yang, nor Wu Shuang, nor that Little Monk Luo Zhenyue.

Everyone noticed something was wrong and began searching for which one was Su Mu.

It wasn't until that shocking scene just now was witnessed by everyone that they finally understood why the admissions directors of top universities would appear in such an unremarkable small city.

The corners of the Jianglan No. 1 Middle School principal's mouth were already curled up to the sky.

"Directors, this Su Mu is the most outstanding student in our school."

"He has awakened the S-rank ability, Dark Thunder Domain."

A series of sharp intakes of breath could be heard.

The Jianglan No. 1 Middle School principal had only one word in his heart right now:

Satisfying!!!!!

He had finally waited for the moment to hold his head high.

However, the principal of No. 16 Middle School spoke up at this time.

"Old Gao! You're not mistaken, are you? This kid's ability is S-rank?"

"What, you still don't believe me? Would I spout nonsense in front of the two directors?"

"No, no, that's not what I meant."

"I saw that he didn't use an ability when he killed the beasts just now. Shouldn't this kid have an enhancement-type ability?"

The No. 16 Middle School principal didn't dare to provoke anyone right now and immediately explained.

Speaking of which, the No. 1 Middle School principal also found it strange. He had watched Su Mu awaken his ability.

It was indeed the S-rank elemental-type ability, Dark Thunder Domain.

But just now, Su Mu truly hadn't used any ability.

Just as everyone was feeling puzzled, the Modu University admissions director spoke.

"That's right, this kid has an S-rank elemental-type ability."

Cui Yuyu added,

"I think the reason he could easily kill the beasts should be credited to his Mastery-level Spear Technique."

It was another blow to the head, making all the principals present feel dizzy.

This time, it included the principal of Jianglan No. 1 Middle School.

However, Su Mu's excellence caused the two admissions directors to look troubled.

The conditions they had brought currently seemed insufficient to recruit Su Mu.

The two of them left the monitoring room one after another to make phone calls.

"Hello—Principal, I have some matters to report to you."

"..."

Su Mu found a safe location and took out the A-rank combat technique Chidori he had just obtained.

A-rank Combat Technique Chidori: Gathers lightning together, continuously compressing it until it emits the piercing sound of a thousand birds chirping in unison.

It can ignore most defenses and possesses extremely strong destructive power.

After a brief look, Su Mu put away the technique manual.

This technique couldn't be learned in a short time; he could only learn it after the college entrance examination.

Thinking back to the conversation with Zhou Yang just now...

It had served as a reminder.

An individual indeed couldn't kill the beasts in the core area, but if people teamed up to enter the core area and hunt beasts, there would be a problem.

He had to move up the plan to enter the core area.

Just as Su Mu made up his mind and prepared to continue toward the core area...

Another person appeared ahead.

"Hmm? Are there so many people in the central area now?"

Su Mu was very puzzled. Logically, there shouldn't be many people in the central area at all.

Why was he encountering people one after another?

The person coming from ahead wore a black combat suit, and the muscles on his arms were very well-developed.

But the most eye-catching thing was his shining head.

That's right, this person was bald.

Su Mu saw the person stop in front of him, and before he could speak...

The Little Monk placed his right hand vertically in front of his chest and bowed.

"Amitabha!"

"I presume this benefactor is Su Mu."

Su Mu also bowed slightly.

"I am Su Mu. May I ask what business you have with me?"

The Little Monk was clearly pleased.

"This poor monk has come specifically to seek guidance."

Su Mu: ????

"Ah? Here?"

"The abbot has taught this poor monk since childhood to treat others with humility. When meeting an ability user stronger than myself, I must approach with the attitude of seeking instruction."

Su Mu: Is that how those words are supposed to be understood?

Ding! Faced with Luo Zhenyue's request for a duel, you have the following options.

1. This is a critical moment in the college entrance examination and cannot be interrupted randomly. Refuse the duel request. Source Power +10.

2. Faced with Luo Zhenyue's incorrect understanding, I have an obligation to correct him. Explain to the Little Monk what the abbot's words actually mean. Divine Soul +10.

3. Faced with a strong enemy's request for a duel, accept it readily and defeat the Little Monk. Reward: One universal combat technique learning card.

Su Mu looked over the system options and decisively ruled out Option 2.

The reward for Option 1 was too little, only 10 points of Source Power.

I'll take Option 3.

Su Mu bowed. "Come then, I will duel you."

As he spoke, he held his spear with both hands and took a starting stance.

The Little Monk was also very happy to see Su Mu agree to fight him.

The muscles on his arms rapidly bulged, and his fists collided.

Then, one hand formed a fist tucked under his armpit, while the other formed a palm extended in front to scout.

He half-crouched with a sharp gaze, like a tiger hunting prey.

Su Mu was slightly surprised; he hadn't expected this Little Monk to use his fists.

It seemed he was the one with that punch—the Arhat Fist.

"Boom—"

The spear tip and the fist collided, letting out a massive sound.

Little Monk Luo Zhenyue was clearly not an elemental ability user; Su Mu was certain after that one move.

His ability was definitely one that could harden his body.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to take this spear strike relying solely on physical toughness.

Su Mu had indeed guessed correctly; Luo Zhenyue's ability was an enhancement-type—Vajra.

After using the skill, the skin all over his body would take on a bronze color, and his bones would also harden.

It possessed extremely strong resistance to strikes.

Combined with the fact that the Little Monk had practiced Arhat Fist since childhood and his fist techniques had reached Mastery proficiency...

He could be said to be balanced in both offense and defense.

After the two had exchanged a dozen more moves...

"Bang—"

After another head-on confrontation, Su Mu retreated a dozen steps, crashing into a derelict wall.

Little Monk Luo Zhenyue was equally uncomfortable; after backing up a dozen steps, he crashed into an abandoned building.

'I can't keep consuming stamina like this; I still need to enter the core area to hunt beasts in a while.'

Su Mu thought this to himself, as black electrical arcs attached themselves to the silver-white spear in his hand.

The Little Monk looked very disheveled, but his expression was exceptionally excited.

He raised both hands, and the bones throughout his body made a 'crackling' sound.

Then the muscles in his arms began to compress, and his fists began to glow with a golden light.

"Benefactor, if you can withstand this punch of mine, I will admit defeat."

Su Mu looked at those fists glowing with golden light and increased the gathering of lightning.

"Little Master, if you can withstand this spear strike of mine, I will also admit defeat."

The two of them struck out at the same time, as if sharing a telepathic connection.

"Ah————"

The two of them shouted together.

In an instant, the spear tip and the fist collided.

"Bang—Bang—Bang—"

One of them flew backward, crashing through several walls before finally falling to the ground.