Chapter 69 – Rank ６ Soul Arrow

“A tool to raise the level of a Soul Art, huh.”

Lin Ze’s eyes lit up.

This effect was quite practical.

It just so happened that his Soul Arrow was at Level 5, which met the usage requirements for the Soul Art Scroll.

So Lin Ze made an immediate decision and decisively designated Soul Arrow as the target for the scroll.

In an instant,

the level of Soul Arrow broke through to Level 6.

Seeing this, Lin Ze nodded with satisfaction.

If he had used Achievement Points to upgrade the Soul Art instead, it would have cost 500 points to raise Soul Arrow from Level 5 to Level 6.

The Soul Art Scroll had undoubtedly saved him a large amount of Achievement Points.

“A Level 6 Soul Arrow should be powerful enough to threaten a Tier 5 Pet Beast, right?”

The further along the Soul Art levels go, the more each level-up increases power exponentially.

A Level 5 Soul Arrow could only slightly restrain a Mountain Giant, barely dealing any meaningful damage.

But a Level 6 Soul Arrow was a different story.

Even a thick-skinned, tough-hided Mountain Giant would definitely be in for a rough time after taking a hit.

If it were a Tier 4 Pet Beast, it would even suffer considerable injuries.

A Tier 3 Pet Beast would most likely be instantly taken out.

“Not counting Pet Beasts, with just my own strength alone, I can probably barely handle a Tier 4 Pet Beast.”

A glimmer of delight flashed through Lin Ze’s eyes.

Although this Wager Duel had come about unexpectedly, the outcome was extremely favorable.

Not only had his Soul Arrow’s level increased,

he had also obtained a large amount of Credit Points.

“Speaking of which, I should thank this guy.”

Lin Ze raised his head and looked at Luo Han across from him with a half-smile.

“Thanks for your Spike-Tailed Lion and Credit Points.”

Luo Han’s face instantly flushed to the color of pig’s liver.

He glared at Lin Ze, opening his mouth as if to say something.

But when he met the latter’s deep, penetrating gaze, it was as if his throat had been seized, and he couldn’t utter a single word.

Seeing more and more people around casting mocking glances his way, Luo Han could no longer stay. He quickly stepped down from the Arena Platform and slunk away in disgrace.

“Brother, you’re amazing!”

Guan Ning rushed onto the Arena Platform in high spirits, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.

“That was the eighth-ranked student in the Second Year, and even he couldn’t beat you!”

Lin Ze smiled faintly, not appearing particularly excited.

His goal had never been the students of the same academy.

Defeating a Second Year student was hardly something to be proud of.

“Come on, let’s go collect the wager.”

The two walked down from the Arena Platform and headed toward the Staff Member.

The paperwork was quickly completed.

The Sealing Bead containing the Spike-Tailed Lion returned to Guan Ning’s hands.

Lin Ze also retrieved his own wager, along with two million Credit Points.

The gap in funds needed to purchase Pet Beast evolution materials had been largely filled.

With the wager in hand, Lin Ze lost any interest in staying longer and prepared to leave the dueling grounds.

Quite a few excited students wanted to rush over and cozy up to Lin Ze.

Unfortunately, the latter didn’t give them that chance. He decisively grabbed Guan Ning and quickly left.

The Wager Duel was over.

But the ensuing commotion was just beginning.

The news that Lin Ze had defeated Luo Han in the Wager Duel spread through Ningjiang Academy like a hurricane.

Those who heard the news initially scoffed at it.

It wasn’t until more and more people came forward to testify

that they gradually became half-convinced.

Later, someone posted a video of the Wager Duel on the academy Forum.

Only then did everyone finally confirm it.

In an instant,

the entire academy erupted in an uproar.

Countless people were stunned.

Two Tier 5 Pet Beasts!

How the hell could a Freshman possess that kind of power?

That was just monstrous!

Forget second-year students—even among third-years, not everyone has two Tier 5 Pet Beasts.

Yet all of this had been accomplished by a student who had been enrolled for less than three days.

It was enough to completely upend everyone’s worldview.

The academy forum had already become as lively as a vegetable market.

Everyone was discussing the matter.

“Unbelievable. How can a freshman be this strong?”

“He even defeated that Luo Han—incredible!”

“I was there. You should have seen Luo Han’s face, haha. He looked like he was questioning his entire existence.”

“The Gaoshan Club has lost all face this time. One of their officers actually lost to a freshman.”

“Wait, is Lin Ze really from a commoner background? I’m starting to wonder if he’s a direct descendant of some reclusive clan.”

“Maybe that’s actually possible. Lin Ze could just be out here experiencing life.”

“The guy above has been watching too many TV dramas and reading too many novels.”

“Comparing people really does drive you crazy. I’m also a freshman, and I only have one Tier 2 Pet Beast.”

Countless posts sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain.

Without exception, they were filled with shock, amazement, and awe at Lin Ze’s overwhelming strength.

Throughout Ningjiang Academy’s hundred-plus years of history, never had such a monstrous freshman appeared.

Ningjiang Academy.

Dragon Heart Club activity room.

Guo Xinyi sat in the corner, staring wide-eyed at her phone screen, her pretty face full of astonishment.

“A Wager Duel… and he defeated Luo Han!”

Guo Xinyi blinked, her expression somewhat dazed.

She still remembered how, not long ago, she had warned Lin Ze to be careful of Luo Han’s retaliation.

Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, Lin Ze would defeat Luo Han in a Wager Duel and make him suffer a heavy loss?

That efficiency was way too high!

As she scrolled through post after post, Guo Xinyi’s shock only grew.

A Tier 5 Pet Beast!

And two of them at that!

If not for the video evidence, Guo Xinyi would never have believed such a thing.

After all, just yesterday, Lin Ze’s Pet Beasts had only been Tier 4.

Yet now they had suddenly become Tier 5—and both had broken through at the same time!

This was simply too absurd!

“Xinyi, what are you looking at?”

A pleasant voice suddenly came from beside her, snapping Guo Xinyi out of her daze.

She looked up.

Liu Man, a second-year senior from the same club, had somehow come to her side.

Liu Man glanced at Guo Xinyi’s phone screen, and her brows immediately rose.

“Lin Ze, huh. I’ve heard about his defeat of Luo Han too. Amazing!”

“I never thought the academy would produce such a brilliant freshman this year!”

Liu Man’s beautiful face was filled with admiration.

And why wouldn’t it be?

The first person to clear the Stele Challenge.

He had broken into the top hundred of the Apprentice Zone in Virtual Combat in just two days.

And now he had even defeated Luo Han, ranked eighth among the second-years.

Ever since Enrollment, Lin Ze had been racking up astonishing achievements one after another.

They came so fast they were hard to keep up with.

And they also delivered a powerful impact.

Countless people were stunned by Lin Ze’s talent and strength.

Never mind the first-years—even among the second-years, there were now very few students who hadn’t heard of Lin Ze’s name.

“If we were to truly spar, I might not even be a match for this junior.”

Liu Man let out a sigh of admiration.

“You’re joking, senior.”

Guo Xinyi quickly shook her head.

This senior Liu Man was the second seat of the second year, with strength far surpassing Luo Han’s.

Even Lin Ze might not have the strength to defeat this senior… or so she thought?

Recalling the series of ‘miracles’ Lin Ze had pulled off before, Guo Xinyi found herself growing uncertain.