111: Chapter 86: Instakill!

The Incredible Gap, The Benefits of Being Number 1!

111: Chapter 86: Instakill!

The Incredible Gap, The Benefits of Being Number 1!

Their expressions varied as they observed Li Ming up close, all filled with curiosity and inquiry, while the surrounding freshmen whispered among themselves.

“Hey, this is going to be interesting, they’re all Jingnan’s young masters and having an outsider stepping on their heads definitely doesn’t sit well with them.”

“Do you think they’re as foolish as you?

Professor Wu made it clear he wanted to take him as a student, and they had no previous grievances, why should they target this guy?

They might even become friends in the future.”

“…”

The other professors present all breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully, Professor Wu didn’t just take first place outright.

Roth’s features were sharp, his expression composed: “Professor Wu, I mean no offense to you, and Li Ming, I have no intention of targeting you.”

“However, it’s hard to accept seeing first place taken away so inexplicably.

We’re inevitably not content with that.”

Qi Xing added, “Challenging one by one isn’t quite fair to him, so let’s just have the strongest, uh…

almost the strongest among us take the lead.”

“It’s all right, that’s how it should be.” Li Ming nodded, feeling nothing in particular.

He spoke only to go along with Professor Wu, and the other party was also vying for their own interests.

Both sides were very polite.

Professor Wu’s expression was indifferent, as he had anticipated this.

Dean Chen smiled slightly, “It’s been a long time since we’ve had such an interesting assessment situation.

Technically speaking, Roth’s development progress is far ahead of Li Ming’s.

This is going to be an unfair fight.”

“But, if you’re struggling for first place, it can’t be helped.”

“Does anyone else have any objections?”

Dean Chen’s voice echoed throughout the area, and the loud noises instantly quieted down.

No one spoke for a long time.

Most students probably didn’t have as many channels for information but understood that this was a competition that essentially had nothing to do with them; they just needed to enjoy the show.

“In that case, we’ll suspend the usual assessment procedures and begin with the actual combat challenge between the two.

I believe that’s what everyone is interested in right now.” Dean Chen said with a smile, looking around.

Whether it was the freshmen within the area or those outside, along with the media journalists and the older students looking on, they all craned their necks at this moment.

“This year’s batch is truly fierce…”

“Someone’s already started a live broadcast on StarNet, no good, I have to drag those kids from the dorm to watch it live.”

“…”

Dean Chen asked the nearby city guards to clear a large area and then gestured with his hands.

Floating terraces in the sky descended, their mechanical structures unfolding mid-air, and metal plates rapidly assembled.

Boom—when it landed, it had turned into a large platform, stirring up gusts of wind.

The four pillars of the platform, glowing faintly, shot towards the sky, quickly sketching out a vast projection screen.

Professor Bai added at that moment, “Wu Yanqing, don’t take advantage of loopholes.

It doesn’t mean that if Li Ming loses, he becomes second, nor does it mean that if Roth wins, he is first.”

It was clear that Li Ming most likely couldn’t defeat Roth, but they also couldn’t let Wu Yanqing pick up second place for free.

“Of course…” Dean Chen nodded, “Even if Roth wins, the assessment must continue normally.”

“If Li Ming wins…” he paused, feeling that it was quite unlikely, but still said, “If no one challenges him after that, then he takes first place.”

“A moment’s victory or defeat doesn’t mean anything; you all understand that it’s only a matter of time before Li Ming catches up with Roth.” Professor Wu glanced over the others, “The precious custom-made gene seed might as well be given to him.”

“Nonsense.” Professor Bai scoffed, “Development potential is just a data assessment.

How far one can evolve depends on many factors.”

“Even if he isn’t first, there should be no problem with him entering a special training class.” Professor Wu remarked nonchalantly.

Professor Bai frowned, suddenly understanding, this was Professor Wu’s real goal.

“An eighth-level development potential, even if not highly ranked, there’s indeed no problem with a special recruitment into the program.” Dean Chen added at this moment.

Professor Bai hesitated to speak, looked at Li Ming on the platform, and ultimately chose to remain silent.

While the professors were at loggerheads, Li Ming and Roth had already climbed onto the platform, each changing into a more relaxed training outfit.

They were not wearing combat suits and were not allowed to use other weapons or equipment, as it was not a battle to the death but a test of real combat skills.

“This is an unfair battle, student Li Ming.

I believe that with equal development progress, you would be no worse than me.” Roth said grimly, devoid of any expression, “Should you be unsatisfied with today’s defeat, you may find me anytime.”

“Indeed, this is an unfair battle.” agreed Li Ming.

“This guy has a solid mentality, I noticed just now, from the moment Roth appeared until now, he hasn’t shown any signs of dissatisfaction.” Qi Xing said casually, “Zhao Jingang, guess, how long will the fight last?”

“Roth’s gene seed development progress is over 90%, and he has mastered his core ability [Absolute Shadow Aurora] to perfection.

If he doesn’t hold back, it would be within a second.” speculated Zhao Jingang:

“However, if he considers Professor Wu’s face, he might drag it out a few seconds.”

As soon as the words fell, his eyes seemed to flash with actual brilliance, and with a crackling sound, Li Ming inflated like a balloon on the platform.

His clothes stretched tight, his muscles bulged menacingly, and veins popped out.

“Hm?

Fierce Bear?” Qi Xing’s casual demeanor turned serious, he frowned and said, “That’s a combat skill that you can only learn when Purple Electric Bear’s development progress exceeds 60%, which enhances physical strength markedly through bioelectric stimulation.”

“According to the internal data from the city guards, his last recorded development progress was only 22%”

“In just over a month, is his development progress already surpassing 60%, is eighth-level development potential really that terrifying?”