News of Lin Feng's sudden improvement spread quickly. On the day of the Inner Court Sparring Match, a mid-level disciple named Qin Wei, known for his arrogance and sharp skills, confronted Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng," Qin Wei sneered, "I hope you're ready to embarrass yourself again."
Lin Feng's lips curved slightly. "We'll see who's humiliated whom."
The match began. Qin Wei struck with lightning-fast moves, forcing Lin Feng to react with all his newfound skill. Every dodge, every strike, was a test of his agility, perception, and Qi control.
[System Alert: Rival Detected: Qin Wei, Level 15 Combat Ability. Suggested Strategy: Analyze Patterns, Exploit Weak Points.]
Despite Qin Wei's strength, Lin Feng adapted quickly, observing his opponent's habits and responding with precise strikes. A sudden surge of Primordial Qi, guided by the system, allowed Lin Feng to land a decisive blow that forced Qin Wei to stagger back.
The audience fell silent. For the first time, many disciples realized that the former "trash" was no longer the same Lin Feng.
[Quest Update: Defeat First Rival. Reward: +200 Spiritual Energy, Combat Experience +150.]
Lin Feng's eyes gleamed. This was just the start—every opponent, every trial, was a step toward the Immortal Emperor he was destined to become.