CSMCDB - Chapter 16
Chapter 16
However, as he spoke, he realized the flames weren't as scorching as he'd imagined.
Lin Jue's back was to Teacher Jin, so…
So while Lin Jue couldn't see it, Wen Yuncheng caught a glimpse of Teacher Jin's expression losing control for a moment. It was the face of someone full of question marks after being randomly dragged into something.
The moment she threw the Flame Exploder, Wen Yuncheng immediately released a Pursuer. As for the Self-Destructor? Judging from the last round, it seemed no one was foolish enough to deliberately get close to a Self-Destructor and let it blow them up. For a second, Wen Yuncheng even felt the skill was a bit of a dud.
…Well, perhaps she just hadn't figured out the right way to use the Self-Destructor yet. It would probably be fine if she placed it up close and then detonated it instantly.
After all, to make the skills fit the Starry Sky Continent, 1947 had made a special update. It allowed everyone to sense the Star Power contained within skills like the Pursuer or Self-Destructor, making them believe these were just another form of combat resulting from Wen Yuncheng's Star Power mutation.
Because it was her own Star Power, any friendly fire from her skills only dealt 5% of their original damage. For example, even if Wen Yuncheng stood in the middle of the flames, she would only feel a little warm.
Explosion, Pursuer, and detonating it the moment it neared Lin Jue. The flames only lasted for five seconds. Just as Lin Jue charged out of the fire with his sword raised, he was hit by the Pursuer. In the instant Lin Jue was stunned, Wen Yuncheng closed in and used a Topspin Kick. However, Lin Jue reacted quickly, raising his longsword horizontally to block… Perhaps the skill's impact was too great, or perhaps Lin Jue hadn't fully recovered from his previous state, but his weapon was actually kicked out of his hands by Wen Yuncheng.
Lin Jue was stunned for a moment, but in the next second, he balled his fists, intending to attack Wen Yuncheng with his bare hands. After all, in his eyes, Wen Yuncheng was terrible at close combat. From all her previous matches, she had no other offensive techniques. If he could just land one punch, with that pretty-boy Wen's physique-
Topspin Kick, followed instantly by a Piercing Kick after landing.
The Piercing Kick was astonishingly fast; her right leg seemed to leave an afterimage for just a split second. Lin Jue was kicked back two or three steps and then clutched his head in pain…
If this were a real game, Wen Yuncheng would have been able to see a circle of little stars above Lin Jue's head. Unfortunately, this wasn't a game, so she didn't see anything. She even suspected that Lin Jue was throwing the match, otherwise why was he clutching his head when she had clearly kicked his waist? Wasn't this as awkward as claiming to have a stomachache while clutching your lower abdomen, or saying your heart hurt while clutching the right side of your chest?!
…But Wen Yuncheng had to secure this A-Class spot. Even if he was throwing the match-
Even if Lin Jue came looking for payment later, she wouldn't give him a single Star Stone! All sorts of thoughts ran through Wen Yuncheng's mind, but her actions didn't hesitate for a second. Why wouldn't she, a person who wasn't an idiot, seize such an obvious opening? A steel spike shot out from the mechanical armguard on her left arm and pressed against Lin Jue's neck. "You lose."
The spectator stands fell silent.
Even Teacher Jin and the A-Class instructor hadn't reacted yet.
Lin Jue finally recovered. He looked at the steel spike so close to him and was instantly shocked, having no idea what had just happened! Just now… just now, a sharp pain had suddenly pierced his mind, causing him to lose control of all his actions and thoughts. He didn't even know why!
This match against A-Class… ended way… too quickly, didn't it?
"…Match over. Wen Yuncheng is the winner."
[Mission Complete: Ambitious]
[Reward Acquired: 2000 EXP, 100 Points]
[If you enter S-Class, you can receive an additional 1000 EXP and 50 Points]
It really didn't have to add that last sentence, Wen Yuncheng grumbled inwardly.
S-Class, plus that mission involving Lin Jinyu. 1947 was trying to instigate her into face-slapping her former fiancée again.
Wen Yuncheng just couldn't understand it. How could anyone bring themselves to slap such a beautiful face! Ignoring the system, she gave a proper bow after Teacher Jin's announcement and walked off the stage. The moment she returned to the G-Class spectator area, she was grabbed by the neck by Zhou Xuan and the others, who were cheering and congratulating her! She couldn't even struggle as several boys rowdily lifted her up and tossed her into the air…
The only good news was: they caught her.
Host: Wen Yuncheng
Race: Human
Age: 15
Class: Mechanical Master
Level: 11
Experience: 215/2500
Points: 132
Leaping from G-Class to A-Class, Wen Yuncheng had now become thoroughly famous at Star Academy! Her fame wasn't just due to her Star Power mutation, but also her handsome face and her pathetic-looking posture while rolling around in battle~ And, of course, everyone's gossipy curiosity about her.
After all, Lin Jue's self-introduction on stage, his hostility toward Wen Yuncheng, and Wen Yuncheng's response had all mentioned the only S-Class student among this year's freshmen: Lin Jinyu.
Once the gossip started, Lin Jinyu's past engagement couldn't be kept secret and was immediately exposed. The other party in the engagement was obviously Wen Yuncheng. Combined with what Wen Yuncheng had said to Lin Jue on stage and the fact that Lin Jinyu had actively broken off the engagement, the students of Star Academy concocted an incredibly cliché love triangle drama.
"Hah, you broke off our engagement when I lost my cultivation, but now that my talent has returned and even mutated, I will make you regret it!" - Lines the enthusiastic masses had come up with for Wen Yuncheng.
…A few days later, after the rumors had fermented and Wen Yuncheng realized something was off: I'm innocent!
But the current Wen Yuncheng didn't know that yet, so she was happily enjoying the drama from the spectator stands.
"Yuncheng, congratulations on getting into A-Class, and congratulations on advancing to Star Practitioner!" Zhou Xuan gave Wen Yuncheng a thumbs-up. "For such a happy occasion, aren't you going to treat us training partners to a meal?"
"!" Wen Yuncheng was instantly on guard. She didn't have many points, what was this guy trying to pull! But… without the help of Zhou Xuan and the others, she really wouldn't have been able to advance to Star Practitioner, nor could she have completed the A-Class mission. Wen Yuncheng thought for a moment, then pulled up the blueprints unlocked at Level 10.
They were the "Mechanical Battle Armor Blueprint" and the "C-01 Guardian Production Blueprint." Each cost 30 points. Wen Yuncheng learned the blueprints, leaving her with 72 points. "How about I treat you guys to noodles tomorrow morning? It's a secret recipe, no one else has noodles like mine."
"Deal, deal! Say what you will, Yuncheng, your noodle-making skills are truly top-notch!" A training partner next to her happily leaned over and gave Wen Yuncheng a thumbs-up.
Wen Yuncheng: Huh?
Bro, the way you said that… sounds a bit weird, doesn't it?
Amid the joking and laughter, the challenges on the stage proceeded steadily. The students who had just lost to Wen Yuncheng got another chance to challenge someone today, even if they had already challenged someone yesterday. The placement matches were held for a week to be as fair as possible to everyone.
Wen Yuncheng watched the matches seriously for a few days and noticed that many A-Class students had challenged Lin Jinyu.
Ah, that was normal. After all, Lin Jinyu was the weakest person in S-Class. If a freshman wanted to quickly get into S-Class, defeating Lin Jinyu was undoubtedly the shortcut, the best choice.
Unfortunately… among the freshmen, Lin Jinyu was unbelievably strong.
After watching for a while, Wen Yuncheng summarized a few points.
One: Lin Jinyu was about to reach the third layer of Star Practitioner; she just lacked a small catalyst.
Two: Lin Jinyu's combat techniques were brilliantly learned; both her swordsmanship and movement skills were already very mature.
Three: Lin Jinyu's control over her moves was extremely precise, almost to the point of being a physical reflex. Her sequence of moves was as smooth as flowing water. Wen Yuncheng suspected she might have been training hard since she was a child; otherwise, it would be impossible to achieve this result in just a few years.
Four: Lin Jinyu was a Little Ice Mountain. Although her aura wasn't fully developed yet, she had the right temperament. Just standing there expressionlessly had a certain intimidating effect.
Five: Lin Jinyu was too cute and beautiful, causing others to become mesmerized by her face and unable to display their true strength.
These were the points Wen Yuncheng shared with 1947. Listening to the first three, 1947 felt its host was quite reliable, feeling a sense of fatherly pride. However, when it heard the fourth point, 1947's operations froze for a moment in confusion. When it heard the fifth- [Get a grip!]
Wen Yuncheng: I'm fine, I have a grip, and I can keep complimenting her!
Sitting in the spectator stands, Wen Yuncheng suddenly felt like she was watching a variety talent show from her past life. The one-on-one battles, picking your faves, debuting in the center spot. Although the stage was for fighting, it was still one-on-one battles! And she was picking the pretty young lady. Lin Jinyu was definitely the number one person to debut in the center spot among Star Academy's freshmen!
[Get a grip! You're the Long Aotian! You're the number one person! You should be thinking about defeating her, trampling her under your feet!] 1947 roared in disbelief.
Wen Yuncheng covered her face and chuckled, thinking to herself: Don't say such lewd things like 'trampling underfoot.' I don't have that kind of fetish. I'm straight.
[I #%¥#%...] 1947 successfully glitched out.
Wen Yuncheng actually admired Lin Jinyu quite a bit. After all, she was so talented at such a young age and still so diligent. 1947 was always telling her to bully the little girl, but even if Lin Jinyu had the demeanor of a young ice mountain, she was still a fifteen-year-old girl. Why should she do that? She truly held no grudge against Lin Jinyu.
Annoying 1947 once in a while felt pretty good, too.
By the end of the week, Wen Yuncheng had successfully entered A-Class. Her four training partners all got into D-Class and made plans with Wen Yuncheng to eat together in the cafeteria every day.
However… after actually entering A-Class, Wen Yuncheng discovered that she seemed to be ostracized by the male students.
Wen: Do they think I'm trying to hit on them?! Impossible, I have no intention of doing that!
It wasn't until she heard the gossip about herself that she understood. Lin Jinyu had become the goddess of the freshmen, and it had been revealed that she once had an engagement with her.
But, she was the one who had the engagement broken off. Wen Yuncheng's head was full of question marks. How could these people be so unreasonable?! She and Lin Jinyu were completely innocent! Wen Yuncheng wanted to knock open the skulls of every A-Class boy who disliked her and see if they were full of water!
Of course, this hostility had its benefits.
Wen Yuncheng no longer needed to go to great lengths to find a training partner for her afternoon combat classes. Many people scrambled to be her opponent, and occasionally, they would even drop some surprise daily points.
And so, when the boys who loathed Wen Yuncheng discovered that every time they sparred with her and lost, she would flash a "disgusting" brilliant smile, they all became even more furious.
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