Chapter 39: Porcupine Skill
Translator:
CKtalon
Editor:
CKtalon
Everyone was reeling with anxiety. Even Gao Yang and Su Mei were shocked.
Although they had gotten Gu Dian, none of them expected him to be this ruthless. If Li Weiyang were to really suffer any serious injuries, it would only escalate the matter.
Although she was an illegitimate daughter of the Li family and was never allowed inside the Li familyâs house, she ultimately had the Li familyâs blood coursing through her veins. It would be impossible for them to ignore it if something really happened to her.
When Zhou Wenâs voice sounded, it immediately provided a vent for everyoneâs tense feelings. Even Li Weiyang and Gu Dian looked over at him.
âSchoolmate, did you say that we can enter the ring as long as we are students of Sunset College?â Zhou Wen asked Su Mei.
âThatâs right. What do you wish to say?â Su Mei didnât know what Zhou Wen was getting at.
âIâve just been admitted into Sunset College, but I havenât matriculated. Am I allowed to enter the ring?â Zhou Wen asked.
He imagined that if Su Mei said no, he could use this opportunity to pull Li Weiyang from the ring and return home early to game.
Upon hearing that, Su Mei guffawed. âSo you are our Sunset Collegeâs junior. I canât tell that you are a man who knows how to cherish women. But as your senior, Iâm giving you the chance to be the hero to rescue the damsel in distress. Go on up if you wish to, but donât blame me for not warning you if you get injured. University and high school arenât the same.â
Gao Yang and company jeered. Anyone that could be admitted into Sunset College was an elite. There were plenty that came first or second in their own cities.
But so what? After stepping into the college, wonât they all schooled? High school geniuses only lined the bottom at Sunset College. The ones who could really stand out were few and far between. Most ended up drowning in a sea of talent.
It was especially so for the top students in small cities. Most of them gradually became mediocre once they arrived at Sunset College. It wasnât that they werenât outstanding, but there were just too many people who were more outstanding than them.
Gu Dian happened to be one who stood out from his peers. For a rookie who hadnât even been matriculated to actually dare challenge Gu Dian because of Li Weiyang was, in their opinion, blinded and driven by lust.
Gao Yang said with a cheeky smile, âJunior, you do resemble me from a few years ago. Itâs fine. Go on up if you want to. As your senior, Iâll give you a chance to show off in front of the beauties.â
As he said that, he thought to himself,
Gu Dian doesnât know how to hold back. Itâs definitely not good to injure Li Weiyang. So itâs good that she can be swapped.
The girls on Li Weiyangâs side looked at Zhou Wen worriedly. They were afraid that his sickly body would just die from a single punch from Gu Dian.
âSenior Weiyang, let me,â Zhou Wen said as he flipped himself into the ring.
âDonât mess around. Go down.â Li Weiyang had only pulled him here to add to the numbers. She had zero intention of getting him to fight.
Furthermore, Gu Dian was just too strong and he didnât hold back. based on Zhou Wenâs sickly look, it was really possible that he could die from a single punch. As students, they might not be able to extricate themselves from his death, nor could Li Weiyang bear the responsibility.
Zhou Wen couldnât be bothered to speak further. He just wished to settle this matter so that he could game in peace.
Without waiting for Li Weiyang to speak again, he reached out and lifted Li Weiyang up.
Li Weiyangâs arm was dislocated and she was heavily injured. Unable to put up any resistance, she was lifted up by Zhou Wen.
âWhat are you doing? Let me go!â Li Weiyang was embarrassed and enraged.
Zhou Wen ignored her and directly leaped out of the ring with her. After handing her to the girls, he returned to the ring.
âWe are students of the same school, not some archenemies. Thereâs no need for us to fight to the death. No one can shoulder the responsibility if an accident happens. Why donât we change the criteria for victory?â Zhou Wen sized up Gu Dian and said.
âHow so?â Gu Dian spoke very succinctly. His voice didnât sound like a college student. It was low, gruff, and forcefulâakin to a man in his thirties or forties.
Matched with his fierce looks, Zhou Wen really couldnât believe that he was a college sophomore if it wasnât for the Sunset College uniform he was wearing.
âYou let me punch you once. If you take less than three steps back, count me as the loser. Otherwise, I win. What do you think of my suggestion?â Zhou Wen had only said it randomly. Clearly, this disadvantaged Gu Dian.
However, finding a Strength-measuring device was just too much of a waste of time. Therefore, Zhou Wen had given the suggestion.
To everyoneâs surprise, Gu Dian said coldly without any thought, âSure.â
Somewhat surprised, Zhou Wen said with a smile, âThen letâs begin.â
Gao Yang curled his lips and said, âThis rookie even thinks that he has taken the advantage. If he knows what Primordial Energy Skill and Primordial Energy Art Gu Dian cultivates in, he might be crying, much less laugh.â
âBrother Yang, what Primordial Energy Skill and Primordial Energy Art does Gu Dian cultivate?â Someone beside him was intrigued.
âItâs not my place to mention what Primordial Energy Art he cultivates in. However, Iâm sure all of you have heard his Primordial Energy Skill before.â Gao Yang deliberately acted mystifying.
âSo what Primordial Energy Skill is it?â Su Mei couldnât hold back her curiosity as she wheedled and nudged Gao Yangâs arm.
Gao Yang chuckled. âHave you heard of dimensional creatures known as Needle Porcupines?â
âBrother Yang, are you kidding me? Weâve obviously heard of Needle Porcupines. Although they are at the Mortal stage, they are especially thorny. Not only are their carapace tough, but they are also covered with quills. Unless itâs those Legendary stage seniors, we have to circle around them,â a male schoolmate said.
âGu Dianâs Primordial Energy Skill came from a Porcupine Skill from a Needle Porcupine Crystal. If he were to use it, not only will his body be as hard as steel, he will also have the ability to deal thorns
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damage,â Gao Yang said.
âNo way. I heard that Needle Porcupines very rarely drop Primordial Energy Skills, and even if it drops, with the powers of a Needle Porcupine, it will be a Rank 1 or 2 Primordial Energy Skill. How strong can it be?â Su Mei said in disbelief.
âThatâs why people call Gu Dian terrifying. Not only did he have exceedingly good luck to have the Porcupine Skill drop, he even managed to cultivate a Rank 1 Porcupine Skill all the way to Rank 9. Furthermore, he didnât rely on Primordial Energy Skill Crystals to increase his rank. Isnât that sick or what?â Gao Yang paused before sneering. âWhen it comes to Rank 9 Porcupine Skill, Iâve once seen a fourth-year use a Primordial Energy Skill strike Gu Dian, only to have his palm riddled with countless bloody holes as though he had been stabbed by countless steel needles. His hand was almost crippled. Itâll be fine if that rookie doesnât use any Primordial Energy Skills, but if he does, heâs in for a bad time.â
Su Mei was delighted when she heard that. She naturally didnât want Zhou Wen to win, much less hand over the Mutated Ancient War Steed Companion Egg.