MTLNOVEL Chapter 176 Simulation: Can Cope
An orderly crowd, tragic wails.
All the freshmen were almost incapacitated by those thirty-six seniors, despite being restricted to the same level of vitality, they were utterly powerless to fight back.
Experience, martial arts, the seniors far surpassed the freshmen!
In Su Jie's view, although the life force of these seniors was suppressed to the same level as the freshmen in Taixu Illusory Realm, their physical capabilities were not, including their muscles and flesh.
Thus, if a freshman could withstand more than three moves, they were either a genius or the seniors were merely toying with them.
However, Zhao Xinglong and Cao Jingjing were calm; their eyes could analyze the specific strengths of the freshmen, focusing not just on physical characteristics but more importantly on personality traits.
After all, no matter how strong the talent, a timid personality will never lead to great achievements.
But personality can change with future experiences, the people one meets, and the events one encounters; thus, it can only be judged momentarily, not for a lifetime.
In times of war, those with weak personalities would be eliminated, but not in these times.
The eras are different, so is the treatment.
Moreover, Minglun Martial School is an educational institution, and there is no rule to eliminate students for having a weak personality; after all, there are four years of learning in the external department, which can always bring changes.
Jos, clutching his now-healed arm, walked over, and a visibly shaken Feng Yuxuan said, "Su Jie, those seniors are not simple, very powerful."
The opponent he had chosen was Feng Yuxuan.
It was a random choice, but Feng Yuxuan was ruthless; in battle, he had even broken his arm.
Fortunately, in Taixu Illusory Realm, all injuries would heal.
Even Su Jie felt that, as long as it hadn't been too long, one could even be resurrected after dying.
It was a feeling, as for whether it was true, he didn't want to personally test it.
"Yes, the seniors, naturally, have richer experiences than us; perhaps they've trained in various illusions or even adventured in Primordial Star, fighting against its mythical and ferocious beasts," Su Jie surveyed all the seniors and finally fixed his gaze on Jiang Wudao, who had just smashed a new student's ribs.
This one was particularly heavy-hitting!
Most ruthless!
"Who did you choose?" Jos asked with some concern, "Better not be Yuxuan; that guy... I feel he's extremely vicious."
"It's not, I chose Jiang Wudao," Su Jie pointed at Jiang Wudao and said.
"Him?"
Jos shivered.
Among the thirty-six seniors present, the least number of people chose Jiang Wudao because most knew about Jiang Wudao's background; he joined Minglun Martial School at a young age and witnessed its rise.
His martial arts skills were profoundly unfathomable!
Most were apprehensive and dared not act.
A few, driven by foolish hopes, wanted to test how much they differed from Jiang Wudao under the same vitality level.
However, most were severely injured by Jiang Wudao!
The authority of Jiang Wudao, not to be provoked!
Otherwise, he would strike back thunderously!
"Jos, I've said before, one must be courageous," Su Jie stared intently at Jiang Wudao, "Besides, here, as long as one is still breathing, they can be restored to their original state, what's there to fear?"
Jos showed a look of shame.
He was not without courage, just too weak.
"It's my turn now."
After Jiang Wudao defeated another student, he began to close his eyes and recuperate. No one coming forward, Su Jie knew, meant that no one dared to choose Jiang Wudao anymore.
So, he stepped forward.
"Who is he? To actually dare challenge Jiang Wudao?"
"Maybe he chose earlier and waited until the end to make his move, possibly to let others test Jiang Wudao's mettle first."
"Humph! Courting death!" Spotanerror?VisittheoriginalpostonM&VLEMPY&R.
"But knowing Jiang Wudao's fierceness and still stepping forward, at least his courage is commendable."
Su Jie ignored the discussions of his future classmates and kept walking steadily toward Jiang Wudao, with each step the same distance, carrying a unique rhythm that felt naturally harmonious.
"Eh? Eight Extremes Thunder Pile Step? He actually utilizes it in his daily life!" exclaimed Zhao Xinglong, then realizing, "This kid has an exceptional talent in boxing."
At this time, Cao Jingjing also recorded all the students' test results and looked at Su Jie, saying, "This guy learned your Eight Extremes Thunder Fist, you didn't teach him the Taixu Thunder Seal, did you?"
"Dream on," Zhao Xinglong huffed, "The Taixu Thunder Seal is taught by the principal, and I dare not without his consent. The Eight Extremes Thunder Fist is what I created by modifying the Eight Extremes Fist with the Taixu Thunder Seal, it's fine to pass it on."
At that moment, Jiang Wudao opened his eyes, with faint electrical arcs flickering, a spectacle of electricity forming in an empty room.
This was a phenomenon when both physical power and spirit reached certain levels.
"You really came," Jiang Wudao grinned, seeming pleased.
"You and I are not that familiar," Su Jie said indifferently, "If I hadn't beaten your cousin, perhaps you wouldn't have come?"
"Although he is useless, no matter what, he is still my brother... Also, you're just from a humble family, don't think that a few days of training can allow you to compete with me, or oppose the Jiang Corporation, understand?" Jiang Wudao said, his lips curling up into a cold smile.
What he implied was clear: the Jiang Corporation is a colossal force; you, a mere Su Jie, cannot provoke it!
"There's no way, I must save my sister from this misery." Su Jie still wore that placid expression, yet his eyes were somewhat fierce.
"Oh? Misery?" Jiang Wudao laughed, "That's the funniest joke I've heard. Everyone else is desperate to get into the Jiang Corporation, how did it become misery for her?"
"You know very well what means you used to make my sister incur debt and bind her to your Jiang Corporation," Su Jie said coldly.
"Hmph! Just normal business practices."
Jiang Wudao was indifferent, as this, to him, was just normal business, "I advise you to not meddle. In the future, I might even call you 'little brother-in-law', otherwise, don't blame me for using other methods."
"Jiang Corporation is a big group, collaborating with Minglun, making you disappear from the world without a trace is just a flick of a finger."
"You should know that, right?"
Hearing this, Su Jie didn't get angry; instead, he asked with a weird face, "Do you know, your behavior just now, was really like the rich second generation villains in some urban novels?"
Jiang Wudao, not knowing why, said coldly, "I don't have time to read online literature."
Su Jie said, "Normal business competition should be healthy competition. If someone else makes a breakthrough, you should also strive to research, not suppress or even plunder. The methods your Jiang Corporation used to trap my sister are closely linked and by no means righteous."
"Furthermore, if the Jiang Corporation truly had such great power, you wouldn't waste your breath with me."
"In Jiangnan City, Minglun is the power to reckon with; everyone's actions are visible to them. The problem lies in whether they choose to see."
"And they, it seems, hate most when the Jiang Corporation uses such methods."
"Finally... The Jiang Corporation collaborating with Minglun? You really shouldn't flatter yourself. If the information I found online is true, 18 years ago, scratch that, 17 years ago,"
"The Jiang Corporation was just a small gaming company with less than ten employees."
"Having the industry and scale you have now, was all thanks to hitching a ride with Minglun. Apart from your Jiang Corporation, several other families have risen because of this, but your grandfather was just better at seizing the opportunity."
Although this information was found online and not very specific, Su Jie was sure, it couldn't be false.
Online information is mixed true and false, but the Jiang Corporation cares most about its reputation and would not allow damaging news to spread randomly.
Penniless eighteen years ago, splendid eighteen years later.
In such a comparison, doesn't it highlight the brilliance and valor of the President of the Jiang Corporation?
Jiang Wudao clenched his fists, cracking sounds emanating.
"You! You're seeking death!"
Jiang Wudao's face showed no sign of anger, but his expression was terrifyingly cold.
"Then, let the battle begin!"
Su Jie's legs bent slightly, his body erect like a tall pine, standing unyielding in the cold wind.
"1.6 life force?!"
At this moment, Jiang Wudao also sensed his own life force was suppressed to 1.6, and while surprised, he was more convinced of his previous thoughts.
He had been observing Su Jie in secret. Besides that time in front of the library, where Su Jie's life energy seemed weak, he couldn't discern much, but it must have been 1.5.
However, in just one afternoon, the life force increased by 0.1!
This kid, he must have obtained some treasure!
"Fight!"
Jiang Wudao instantly leaped, his body's tendons and bones resonating together, sounding like thousands of thunders crackling.
Jumping into midair, his fists formed seals, resembling an ancient thunder god, gripping a bolt of lightning, and fiercely slashing down towards Su Jie!
Boom!
Su Jie narrowly dodged the falling fist imprint by stepping back three steps, causing Jiang Wudao's punch to hit the ground, creating a large crater.
Feeling the tremor from the ground under his feet, Su Jie realized Jiang Wudao's strength far exceeded his expectations.
Moreover, he had already confirmed that the so-called suppression to the same level of life force was only the life force itself; the opponent's tendons, muscles, and organs far surpassed his.
Normally, the measurement of life force is a visualization of physical data, yet this Taixu Illusory Realm and its mysteries allow the senior to retain physical qualities while only being able to exert the fighting strength of 1.6 life force.
"Jiang Wudao is angry?"
Feng Yuxuan ended a fight by breaking a freshman's rib, sensing the nearby tremor and frowning, "Does Jiang Wudao have a personal grudge against that kid?"
Outside the sports field, Cao Jingjing furrowed her brows, "This Jiang Wudao, with a murderous intent in his eyes, obviously seeks to settle a personal score... Zhao Xinglong, do you know if they have any grievances?"
Zhao Xinglong shook his head, "I don't know, I don't care about other people's family backgrounds. But Jiang Wudao is notoriously ruthless, apparently wanting to kill."
"You're not going to stop this?" Cao Jingjing asked.
"No need."
Zhao Xinglong's eyes flashed brightly, "That Su Jie should be able to handle it!"