Wang Qing wailed and then directly fainted.
One of his wrists hung limply, looking as if only a layer of skin still connected his right hand to his arm.
Several Yuwu Middle School teachers ran over. Seeing Wang Qing sprawled on the ground like a dead dog, and then looking at Zhao Mu, they could only sigh helplessly.
"Zhao Mu, we don't mean anything else. We just feel that Wang Qing is a promising candidate for Qingfeng Camp this year. If he succeeds, our school will also gain honor."
The teachers explained to Zhao Mu, afraid that he would overthink it and believe they were biased towards Wang Qing.
Zhao Mu usually had a good relationship with the school teachers, so he just smiled and said, "I know. But you don't need to worry. This year, I will definitely take first place in the Qingfeng Camp Entrance Trial! At that time, Yuwu No. 2 Middle School will be proud of me!"
These words sounded a bit arrogant. After all, Lujiang City governs five counties and seven districts, with tens of thousands of graduating students each year. Among them, there are thousands of Awakeners.
And the admission rate for Qingfeng Camp is less than one in ten.
It's already very difficult to get in, let alone emerge victorious from so many Geniuses across the entire city and take the top spot?
Especially for a student like Zhao Mu, who comes from an ordinary background and doesn't have money to buy Advanced equipment.
But after witnessing Zhao Mu swiftly and mercilessly cripple Wang Qing and the other two, no one dared to mock him.
They vaguely felt that Zhao Mu wasn't joking, but truly intended to compete for the title of first place in the Lujiang City Entrance Trial!
A teacher who had a good relationship with Zhao Mu smiled, "I hope you can do it."
The Xuanfeng Empire encourages Spirit Power Users to grow and improve, and sparring and fighting are common occurrences.
As long as both parties agree to fight, even if one is beaten to death, they can only blame their own lack of strength.
Therefore, although Zhao Mu severely injured three people, he would not receive any punishment; instead, he would earn others' respect.
After teaching the three of them a lesson, Zhao Mu turned around and looked at Shen Moran, who had previously been condescending, offering to find him an easy job in the military.
Shen Moran's gaze towards Zhao Mu immediately became awkward.
Seeing Zhao Mu's current performance and then recalling her words made her wish she could find a hole to crawl into.
"Do you see now? Even with E-rank Talent, I, Zhao Mu, am still not inferior to anyone!"
Shen Moran gritted her teeth, raised her head, and stared at Zhao Mu, saying, "I was just being kind, why do you have to be so deliberate?"
"Even if you won against them now, what of it? The gap in Spirit Power User talent only widens later on. You merely have a slight advantage due to Aunt Bu's guidance over the years."
"But to powerful Spirit Power Users, the physique and techniques you pride yourself on will be worthless in the future!"
Zhao Mu smiled, a very casual smile.
He was too lazy to refute Shen Moran's words because everything she said was too ridiculous.
"Time will prove everything. We'll see."
After he finished speaking, he picked up his backpack from the side, turned around, and left with a dashing stride, leaving only a wild and uninhibited silhouette.
Zhao Mu was still Zhao Mu, never having changed.
Shen Moran bit her lip hard and whispered, "No, my choice won't be wrong. He's just momentarily triumphant. Soon, the gap between us will grow wider and wider. At that time, he'll realize how childish his words today were!"
The crowd slowly dispersed, still savoring the battle they had just witnessed.
Zhao Mu's swift and decisive fighting style truly opened their eyes.
Zhao Mu's Seven Kills Battle Method was honed through battles with wild beasts in Blood Bone Mountain, with every move being fatal!
Normally, when sparring with classmates, it was naturally impossible to use it, to avoid severely injuring them.
So, when he displayed his true strength today, it made everyone realize that they simply didn't understand Zhao Mu.
Several teachers organized people to send Wang Qing and the others to the infirmary for treatment.
There were only four days left until the Qingfeng Camp Entrance Trial. They could only try their best to treat the injured, hoping there was still a glimmer of hope.
At this moment, a teacher spotted a military vehicle across the road. His expression turned serious, and he immediately ran over.
"Instructor Zhang, and Instructor Xie, why are you here?"
The two people in the military vehicle were instructors from the Qingfeng Camp Elementary Class. The burly man with a bushy beard was named Zhang Biao, and the City Beauty was named Instructor Xie Yingxue.
Zhang Biao laughed heartily, "Recruitment is starting soon, so we're just touring various campuses. We didn't expect to stumble upon such an exciting event! It wasn't a wasted trip, haha!"
The teacher immediately said, "Our Yuwu No. 2 Middle School has quite a few good prospects this year. We hope Your Excellency..."
Zhang Biao waved his hand, signaling him to stop talking.
"Putting others aside, that Zhao Mu is indeed very interesting."
The teacher's eyes lit up. "Indeed. Although his talent is only E-rank, his scores in all subjects have always been excellent, and he is intelligent and steady. He's a good prospect."
Zhang Biao stroked his chin.
"Zhao Mu... I will keep an eye on him."
..."demon clown, activate the Walking skill practice."
After teaching those three ruffians a lesson, Zhao Mu felt refreshed as he hurried home, not forgetting to continue practicing his Walking ability.
After reaching the second stage, Light and Agile Steps greatly increased his speed.
He then realized that lifestyle skills, which seemed to offer little direct help in combat, were actually all Divine Skills!
Because as living beings, combat is for survival, which is an extension of basic survival abilities.
Therefore, every basic skill preserved for survival has infinite wondrous uses.
For example, with the Walking ability, humans first learned to walk upright before developing the 'Footwork' of Spirit Power Users.
Zhao Mu was different from others.
Other Spirit Power Users needed to consume spirit energy to enhance their physical attributes for rapid movement. But he didn't need to at all; he directly enhanced his physique from its very foundation.
Every minute, every second, he was growing stronger.
Even with Eating and Sleeping.
The higher the proficiency in Eating, the higher his body's energy conversion rate from food.
Zhao Mu had already cast aside what had just happened; now, his mind was solely focused on continuously making himself stronger and improving the proficiency of various skills!
"Four days from now, at the Qingfeng Camp Entrance Trial, I must take first place!"
Zhao Mu's eyes gleamed with resolute determination.
This wasn't for empty fame; becoming first place brought many tangible benefits.
All resources of the Xuanfeng Empire would be preferentially supplied to Geniuses.
Taking first place would earn the attention of Qingfeng Camp, providing more resource allocation.
To become a more powerful Spirit Energy User, vast resources are needed, and with his family's financial situation, he couldn't sustain himself.
Fortunately, in this era, as long as one's talent is recognized by the Xuanfeng Empire, they will be given focused training.
Therefore, he must strive for what is worth fighting for; otherwise, how could he rise above others?
After returning home, Zhao Mu, without a word, dropped his backpack and immediately resumed Meditation.
He clearly understood what Shen Moran had said.
When he first Awakened, his physical fitness, combat skills, and practical experience were immense, allowing him to easily defeat Wang Qing and the others.
However, once everyone's Combat Level increased, the power of Spirit Power would be key.
Time waits for no one. With only four days left, he needed to advance Spiritual Energy Introduction to the second stage during this period.
He just wondered what it would become after breaking through 100 proficiency.
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