I Have Infinite Skill Points

The shock from Xie Sisi's match had not yet faded when it was Jiang Xinyu's turn to take the stage. There was no suspense about Jiang Xinyu's strength; from start to finish, it didn't even take three seconds.

One Frost Slowdown, one Frost Control, followed by a Frost Roar—two C-tier Star Martial Skills and one B-tier—she sent her opponent off with a single combo.

"The Ice-Snow Queen truly lives up to her name, with a combat awareness and rhythm so fast that it catches people off guard," commented a mysterious middle-aged man in the stands.

"Principal Yu, what do you think? How's the quality of our Suzhou No.1 Middle School this year?"

"Principal Zhang, it's not just the senior year of Suzhou No.1 Middle School that's of high quality. The senior year students from all thirteen cities in Jiang Province are several times better than in previous years. Don't you think you're being a bit too smug a bit early?"

"Hahaha... Though that may be the case, take another look. This cohort might just produce one or two champion contenders..."

"Oh? It seems Principal Zhang isn't just confident; you're getting a little ahead of yourself."

The huge screen once again flipped to reveal the list of matches.

"Senior Year Class 1, Wang Lan VS Senior Year Class 3, Zhuang Haotian"

"Wow?"

"No way..."

"The strongest Star Shine of the senior year actually clashes with Zhuang Haotian of the Star Cloud Stage?"

"Out of the eight Star Cloud Stage students in our senior year, there are seven left, apart from Mu Shaoyun who took a half-month leave. The top ten representatives will definitely include three Star Shine Stage experts. With Wang Lan's undefeated strength beneath the Star Cloud Stage, it was a given he would make the team. Unexpectedly, he faces Zhuang Haotian in the very first round of preliminaries."

The appearance of this match even made Principal Zhang's face show surprise. Aren't the match arrangements manipulable? Who changed the rules of the competition? For the top ten representatives, which had been nearly decided, such a head-to-head match should not have happened.

Thinking this, Principal Zhang stood up and hurried backstage to see what had happened.

Zhuang Haotian was already entering the stage, and Wang Lan also stood up.

"Wang Lan, do you feel confident?" Jiang Xinyu suddenly asked as she passed by.

"The problem... is not big," Wang Lan smiled. He really didn't have a big problem facing ordinary Star Cloud Stage cultivators. Zhuang Haotian, like Xu Xiangwen and Gong Feiyu, had broken through to the Star Cloud Stage this winter vacation. Wang Lan was eighty percent sure he could beat Gong Feiyu and Xu Xiangwen, so naturally, he was confident against Zhuang Haotian.

Stepping into the arena, Zhuang Haotian's gaze was as sharp as an arrow.

"Wang Lan, you transferred to the Star Martial Arts Campus from the neighboring campus in your senior year. In less than a year, you've made quite a splash here. However, I don't believe it. How can someone who's been a Star Martial Warrior for less than a year be such a genius?

Those from the Civilian Garbage Society at least spend three years cultivating their image. Are you genuinely talented or just a fluke? Let me see for myself today."

"I don't want this either; it's all thanks to my classmates who set off my abilities. From your tone, Zhuang, it seems like you want to step over me?" Wang Lan forced a smile.

His rise had been too rapid; rumors in the Star Martial Arts Campus claimed Wang Lan was a manufactured genius. How much of a genius could someone be who only awoke their Star Martial Art talent at sixteen?

"I don't mean that. Whether you're a true genius or a fake one doesn't matter to me, and stepping on you doesn't benefit me.

Jiang Xinyu has always been my target, and I don't want her reputation tarnished by having you as a friend. After all, Jiang Xinyu represents the honor of Suzhou City as the prime representative of our cohort.

I can give you an out; you can claim an upset stomach or not feeling well today. If you need it, I can even play along so you don't look too bad in defeat."

"Well, thank you for that!"

Zhuang Haotian was always the model student, with a reputation at school that could be described—well—as a gentleman, an orchid among gentlemen. Wang Lan occasionally heard rumors, too, that Zhuang Haotian apparently had a secret crush on Jiang Xinyu. However, Zhuang Haotian never actively appeared before Jiang Xinyu, so naturally, the gossip fell apart on its own. But now, Wang Lan distinctly smelled a sour lemon.

The two appeared to be exchanging private words, but every player's words were transmitted to the audience's ears through hidden microphones. It wasn't a disrespect for privacy, but rather because verbal sparring was also a tactic.

Some took this dialogue seriously, while others revealed knowing smiles and analyzed the tactical intent behind the words exchanged between the two.

Even against Wang Lan, who was of a lower Star Martial level, Zhuang Haotian was not the least bit lax, attempting to agitate Wang Lan with words before the fight began, intending to unsettle his state of mind.

Unfortunately for him, Wang Lan's mental fortitude was as steady as an old dog's. Although their verbal sparring consisted of only a few words, Wang Lan skillfully deflected Zhuang Haotian's provocations.

"I have only one request: please hang in there a little longer," Wang Lan said.

"Wow, Lanzi still has that same dominance as before," Captain Qiu said excitedly, grasping her hands tightly.

"Is that dominance? That's arrogance, alright! Was he like this at the other campus, always looking for a fight?" asked Xu Xiangwen, enthusiastically moving closer to Captain Qiu.

"Not really... Just once during a monthly exam, the test was exceptionally hard, and the second rank in our class only scored 370. He got 440. That time, a lot of students were crying. And do you know how he comforted us?

'I held back massively for you all, like trying to contain the Pacific, and you're still this fragile. How am I supposed to show mercy? Can't you all try a bit harder?'

At that moment, I couldn't help it; I cried on my desk too."

Xu Xiangwen looked sympathetically at Captain Qiu. "Which time are you talking about? Oh, I remember now, someone in my class cried too..."

Xu Xiangwen suddenly halted his words, his expression turning to one of fright as he lowered his head. Beneath Xu Xiangwen's seat, the Ice Throne was rapidly spreading into form.

Zhuang Haotian took a deep breath to calm his trembling heart. "Wang Lan, I hope your strength is as sharp as your mouth."

"Begin!" Suddenly, the referee's whistle sounded in the arena.

Almost instantaneously, both figures flashed, charging towards each other at the same time.

According to intelligence from Xu Xiangwen, Zhuang Haotian was a Thunder Attribute Star Martial Warrior. The characteristic of Thunder Attribute Star Power was concentration, which could erupt with speeds and explosive force far surpassing other attributes. Normally, you'd either need attribute suppression or stage superiority to defeat a Thunder Attribute Star Martial Warrior in a head-to-head fight.

Zhuang Haotian had mastered four kinds of Thunder Attribute Star Martial Skills. Two were the same as Song Ting's: Thunder Palm and Thunder Rain Dew. Another was Thunder Activity, which used electric stimulation on nerves and cells to greatly enhance physical strength, reflexes, and speed. The last one was unknown to Wang Lan, as Zhuang Haotian had never used it before.

Wang Lan believed that Zhuang Haotian would not start with Thunder Palm or Thunder Rain Dew. Thunder Palm came with attacking restrictions, and Thunder Rain Dew lacked power and consumed too much Star Power. Both skills were not mature, and even if they were freely offered, Wang Lan would not bother learning them. However, Thunder Activity was different. Enhancing bodily reactions and speed was extremely practical. Moreover, the enhancement level completely depended on the degree of electric stimulation. This was the same as Xu Xiangwen's performance with the Pure Yang Skill. If Wang Lan were Zhuang Haotian, he would definitely choose to instantly kill his opponent with Thunder Activity.

Therefore, it's a kind of sadness when your opponent sees through all your plans before you even make a move.

At the start, Wang Lan quickly closed in on Zhuang Haotian. Whether or not Zhuang Haotian used Thunder Activity, Wang Lan would force him to use it. Once Zhuang Haotian activated Thunder Activity, Wang Lan wouldn't give him a chance to switch Star Martial Skills.

Thunder Activity was a great skill: quick movement, quick attacks, essential for survival on the battlefield and for instant kills on rookies. It was also completely countered by Wang Lan's dynamic vision, and Zhuang Haotian's fate was clearly arranged by Wang Lan.

Dynamic Vision, activate!

A flash of gold appeared instantly above Wang Lan's right eye, and Zhuang Haotian's movements seemed to slow down in an instant.

Zhuang Haotian seemed unaware that his movements had already been effortlessly captured by Wang Lan; even his slightest movements had no place to hide.

Countless eyes were fixed on the clash between Wang Lan and Zhuang Haotian, and many were so wide-eyed they dared not blink, for fear of missing a thrilling moment.

Xu Xiangwen, however, suddenly shook his head with a wry smile. "Zhuang Haotian is about to be instantly killed."

"How is that possible?" Captain Qiu wasn't a Star Martial Warrior, but she knew about the hierarchy among Star Martial Warriors. Wang Lan was at the Star Shine Stage and Zhuang Haotian was at the Star Cloud Stage—a realm apart. Shouldn't Wang Lan be the one to get instantly killed?

"Wang Lan's attribute may not restrain Thunder, but Wang Lan does counter speed, and Zhuang Haotian relies on his Thunder Attribute to increase speed.

If his speed, fighting technique, Star Power, and attacks are all inferior to mine, and I was thrashed by Wang Lan, why would Zhuang Haotian not lose?"

"That... Xu Xiangwen, doesn't Zhuang Haotian still have another hidden trump card? That powerful Star Martial Skill?" Xie Sisi nervously asked.

"Yes, there is, but he needs an opportunity to use it, right?"

Watching Wang Lan rushing towards him, Zhuang Haotian laughed.

"Daring to engage in close combat with me while I activate Thunder Activity? You really don't know the meaning of death..."

This thought had just popped into his mind. Just as he threw a punch towards Wang Lan's forehead, Wang Lan lightly raised his left hand, and a bright red Solar Wheel rose.

No need for reminders; the terrifying cutting force emitted by the high-speed rotating Solar Wheel made Zhuang Haotian's heart jump in alarm.

In a panic, he pulled back his punch. With reflexes beyond those of ordinary people, he quickly changed his move and aimed a kick at Wang Lan's lower back.

But the instant his foot lifted, Wang Lan had already turned around. With a punch from an eerie angle that avoided the trajectory of the leg whip, it invaded Zhuang Haotian's chest area.

This punch came when Zhuang Haotian's strength had not fully transitioned and his footing was unsteady.

Dodging was impossible; blocking, too late.

Even if he executed another defensive Star Martial Skill, the switch between skills would not be fast enough to complete before the fist arrived.

This punch meant certain doom.

Zhuang Haotian bit down hard. It's just a punch, isn't it? Having practiced Star Martial Arts combat for ten years and endured so many punches from old men, such a light punch couldn't threaten me. Once I survive this, I'll show you...

UGH—

In an instant, an unimaginable force surged from his stomach into his organs, as if an electric current flowed into every limb.

In a haze, Zhuang Haotian heard something about Inch Strength.

The scene froze.

In everyone's eyes, the scene seemed to skip a frame. It was as if two people had rapidly converged, and within less than a second, their figures had already frozen.

Wang Lan and Zhuang Haotian's movements were misaligned and frozen.

Zhuang Haotian's eyes were almost bulging out of his sockets, the whites bloodshot.

A strong, revolting smell wafted across. Wang Lan's expression changed drastically, and he instantly retreated three meters. Zhuang Haotian, now unsupported, rigidly collapsed onto the ground.