I Have Infinite Skill Points

In the median of the Panlong Overpass, a ten-meter-diameter pit smoldered, a patch of scorched earth. Duanmu Yi lay motionless in its center. The only remnants of his Azure Dragon Battle Armor were a few shattered pieces clinging to his body. Covered in blood, Duanmu Yi struggled to rise.

Suddenly, the long shadow of a streetlight fell across Duanmu Yi's cheek. Wang Lan stood calmly before him, his gaze cold and unyielding.

In that instant, boundless fear flooded Duanmu Yi's heart. He could have accepted a furious glare from Wang Lan, even a harsh reprimand. But there was nothing. Wang Lan didn't even deign to speak, merely observing him with those cold eyes—as if gazing upon a corpse.

"You… you can't kill me! If you do, you're finished too! You have such a bright future, such a beautiful life ahead. Do you really want to throw it all away with me? Just to satisfy your pride and ruin your entire life?

"I haven't even had a chance to do anything to Jiang Xinyu; I haven't touched a single one of her fingers! To throw away your own life like this… it's not worth it!"

"Thank you for thinking of me at a time like this," Wang Lan said coldly. Suddenly, a light flared in his palm! A sharp crackle sounded as a snow-white Thunder Knife materialized.

"You've already beaten me up! Shouldn't that be enough to vent your anger? You can't keep this up. If you do, I'll die, and you'll be buried with me! Think about your family, think about your friends…"

"Wang Lan, don't kill him!" Jiang Xinyu appeared by Wang Lan's side. "It's not worth sacrificing yourself for scum like him."

Duanmu Yi immediately shot Jiang Xinyu a grateful look, nodding incessantly.

"Just cripple his Star Palace," Jiang Xinyu said, Star Power flaring around her. In an instant, a swirling vortex of wind blades gathered in her palm and shot fiercely towards Duanmu Yi's chest.

The grateful look in Duanmu Yi's eyes instantly morphed into terror and rage.

Destroying the Star Palace was the harshest, most cruel punishment for a Star Martial Warrior. Due to their unique nature, even if a Star Martial Warrior's limbs were broken, they could be healed by Medical Star Martial Skills—multiple times, if necessary. As long as one had the money and connections, they could hire the most powerful medical Star Martial Warriors. But destroying the Star Palace would ruin everything for a Star Martial Warrior. It would revert them to an ordinary person, rendering even Medical Star Martial Skills useless on them. Even if his life was spared, he would be a cripple forever.

You're not kind-hearted at all; you're utterly ruthless!

Just as Jiang Xinyu was about to press her hand onto Duanmu Yi's Star Palace, a sharp attack suddenly shot towards her back. Wang Lan moved in a flash, striking out with his palm towards the danger.

BOOM—!

A figure flickered like a streak of light, instantly parrying Wang Lan's strike and shattering Jiang Xinyu's attack.

BOOM—! Jiang Xinyu's attack slammed into the ground, narrowly missing Duanmu Yi. The terrifying shockwave sent him flying, leaving a deep pit where her palm had aimed.

To deflect Jiang Xinyu's attack while simultaneously parrying Wang Lan's own strike demonstrated that the newcomer was undoubtedly the most formidable opponent Wang Lan had ever faced.

Instantly, Wang Lan pulled Jiang Xinyu back, and they both retreated explosively, not stopping until they were ten meters away.

A young man in a white trench coat landed before Duanmu Yi, half-crouching, his cloak billowing behind him like a banner.

Seeing the newcomer's back, Duanmu Yi's face lit up with ecstatic joy. "Duanmu Fanghua! Fuck, you finally showed up! Why didn't you just wait until I was dead, huh? Damn it! Quick, kill him for me! Kill him!" he shrieked, pointing at Wang Lan with a savage expression.

"Shut up! You nearly caused a catastrophe!" Duanmu Fanghua snarled. He then turned to Wang Lan and Jiang Xinyu, forcing a smile. "Student Wang Lan, Student Jiang Xinyu. I am Duanmu Yi's elder brother, Duanmu Fanghua. My younger brother is at fault, and I sincerely apologize. Please, find it in your hearts to forgive us!"

With that, Duanmu Fanghua bowed deeply to them both.

"If apologies actually worked, what would be the point of the Tianjian Bureau?" Wang Lan retorted coldly. "This matter won't end with a simple apology."

"Wang Lan!" Jiang Xinyu said anxiously, gripping his hand.

"It's okay. Don't be afraid," Wang Lan whispered. Hearing his words, Jiang Xinyu's heart settled. She squeezed his hand tightly, ready to face a mountain of daggers and a sea of fire with him—to fight through it together if need be.

Across from them, Duanmu Fanghua's face paled. "Student Wang Lan, our Duanmu Family is prepared to offer sufficient compensation…"

"Not interested!" Wang Lan cut him off.

"Fuck, Duanmu Fanghua, what the hell are you blabbering to him for? Attack! He shattered our Azure Dragon Battle Armor! The bastard deserves to die a hundred times over for that alone! What are you so scared of? If anything happens, the Duanmu Family will take care of it!"

SMACK! A resounding slap cracked across Duanmu Yi's face, leaving him stunned.

"You… you dare hit me?"

"How could the Duanmu Family have produced an imbecile like you? 'The Duanmu Family will take care of it?' Can the Duanmu Family even handle the fallout from this? Do you have any idea who he is?" Duanmu Fanghua's voice wasn't loud, but it carried the fury of an enraged lion, momentarily silencing Duanmu Yi.

Duanmu Fanghua slowly turned to face Wang Lan. "How do you propose we settle this? Name your price."

"Cripple his Star Palace!"

"Wang Lan, where it's possible to forgive, one should forgive…"

"That's my only condition! Otherwise…" Wang Lan quietly slipped his hand into his pocket, his finger hovering over an emergency call button. He knew pushing someone too far was dangerous, but he couldn't swallow this insult. Duanmu Yi had to be crippled today.

Suddenly, Star Power erupted around Duanmu Fanghua. Wang Lan tensed, instantly on alert.

SPURT—!

Blood sprayed as Duanmu Fanghua plunged four fingers deep into his own chest, and blood gushed forth.

This scene horrified Duanmu Yi, who stood behind his brother, his face draining of color. Duanmu Yi was a spoiled brat, but he wasn't a complete fool. With the Duanmu Family backing him, he usually acted without fear.

But for Duanmu Fanghua to make such a concession, especially after saying the Duanmu Family couldn't handle the consequences… Perhaps Wang Lan's identity isn't as simple as my investigation suggested.

"Wang Lan… is this enough?" Duanmu Fanghua panted, staring at Wang Lan as he forced out each word.

Wang Lan looked indifferently at Duanmu Fanghua, whose chest was now stained crimson with blood, and shook his head.

SQUELCH—!

Again, Duanmu Fanghua's four fingers pierced his own left breast. Blood spurted out once more.

"Now?"

Wang Lan still shook his head.

Despair flickered across Duanmu Fanghua's face. He slowly drew his battle saber, tucking it under his arm with a reverse grip.

"Don't bother," Wang Lan said. "Even if you carve yourself into a human stick today, it'll be useless. I've told you, there's only one condition: cripple his Star Palace."

"Wang Lan, he's the young head of the Duanmu Family! If you cripple him, the Duanmu Family won't let this rest!"

"Do you think I'm scared?" Wang Lan sneered. "I'm very interested to see exactly how the Duanmu Family 'won't let this rest'!"

"They're here!"

SWOOSH SWOOSH SWOOSH— Several figures suddenly materialized. Led by Yu Ruoyun, a group from the student council appeared beside Wang Lan and Duanmu Fanghua. Yu Ruoyun's face turned pale at the sight before her.

"Student Wang Lan, Student Duanmu, please calm yourselves," she urged. "I'm aware of the situation. The deputy dean is on his way. Please, try to restrain yourselves."

While Duanmu Fanghua breathed a sigh of relief, Wang Lan frowned.

"Is this your intention, Princess Yu?"

"No, I'm merely relaying Deputy Dean Nangong's instructions."

"And your stance?" Wang Lan pressed.

"I can't intervene, nor am I qualified to. Student council, withdraw!"

"President, the vice-president is still…" one member began.

"Silence! He is now a participant. The student council is not to interfere in this matter!" Yu Ruoyun commanded sharply, stepping quietly to the side.

Yu Ruoyun not intervening was the greatest help she could offer Wang Lan. He shot her a grateful glance before turning back to Duanmu Yi.

"I don't want to waste any more time. You have one minute. Either cripple his Star Palace, or… I'll settle this account with the Duanmu Family myself, thoroughly."

"Who is causing trouble here?" a commanding voice boomed. The furious Deputy Dean Nangong emerged from the darkness.

When Nangong Meng first heard that Star Martial Academy students were fighting at the Di Huang KTV and had even demolished part of the premises, his initial reaction was disbelief. His students were exemplary youths, well-rounded in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and work ethic. How could they possibly be brawling in a KTV?

But when he learned the student council had been mobilized, Deputy Dean Nangong finally believed it truly involved his students. Instantly, his anger boiled over. Everyone knew that Deputy Dean Nangong cared most about the academy's reputation. Anyone who dared tarnish it would not be let off lightly.

Arriving on the scene, Deputy Dean Nangong glanced at Duanmu Fanghua. "What happened to your injuries? Who did this?"

"No one, Professor. I did it to myself," Duanmu Fanghua replied.

"You? Weren't you just at the academy? Was it that troublemaking younger brother of yours again?" The deputy dean instantly deduced that the source of the trouble was Duanmu Yi, who was cowering behind Duanmu Fanghua, looking as dejected as a sick chicken. This wasn't the first or second time Duanmu Yi had caused such problems.

"Enough of this commotion! If there are conflicts, the academy will handle them! Everyone, return to the academy!"

Duanmu Fanghua heaved a long sigh of relief and started to lead Duanmu Yi away.

"I'd like to see who dares to leave!" Wang Lan's low voice suddenly cut in. This caused Deputy Dean Nangong's face to turn ashen.

"Student Wang Lan, I've already said the academy will handle this."

"I'm afraid this matter is beyond the academy's ability to handle."

"The academy can deal with any student matter! Student Wang Lan, if you continue to be so obstinate, I can take disciplinary action. The academy admitted you, and it can just as easily expel you!"

Wang Lan laughed, his voice laced with sarcasm.

Slowly, he retrieved a badge from his pocket. "The Tianjian Bureau is involved in this matter now! Deputy Dean Nangong, I'm afraid I can't give you face this time," Wang Lan stated, then pressed the distress call button on it.

At the sight of the Tianjian Bureau badge, Duanmu Fanghua's expression changed dramatically.

"PFFT! I thought it was something impressive. The Tianjian Bureau? We have our people in the Tianjian Bureau too!" Duanmu Yi, perhaps his brain really had been squeezed by a door, couldn't stand Wang Lan's posturing and blurted out the idiotic remark.

"Shut up!" Duanmu Fanghua, enraged, slapped Duanmu Yi to the ground again.

"Wang Lan, you said… if his Star Palace is crippled, this matter will be considered settled?" Duanmu Fanghua's voice trembled slightly as he asked, his tone dark.

As he spoke, lightning suddenly crackled in his hand, coalescing in his palm.

"Duanmu Fanghua, what do you think you're doing? You dare touch me?"

"I told you long ago that you'd bring ruin to the Duanmu Family, but the old man just wouldn't believe it! It's one thing for you to be stupid, but you can't drag the entire Duanmu Family down into the abyss with you!"

"Enough with the act," Wang Lan scoffed. "If you truly didn't want him crippled, you would have crippled his Star Palace yourself long ago. You were just waiting for me to reveal my Tianjian Bureau credentials, weren't you? You clearly wish he were dead, yet you put on this disgusting charade of protecting him. How revolting."