Stepping on the Demoness to become the strongest

Chapter 31 Looking Forward to You Becoming the Strongest in This World

The so-called instructive battle refers to a situation where one party's strength far surpasses that of their opponent, and they intentionally limit their level to match that of their opponent. By sparring, they simulate various combat scenarios to make the opponent realize their own tactical deficiencies and shortcomings—this practice is common in the Go industry, for example.

But Yan Yu... didn't he enroll at the same time as Chen Lingyun?

The instructors' expressions varied, and Chen Lingyun, who had been taking a beating for a long time on the field, finally couldn't smile anymore.

Whenever she tried to attack head-on, Yan Yu would unleash a series of left-right Curved Curse punches, overwhelming her without a chance to retaliate, making her realize that "an undisciplined attack is no different from courting death."

If she tried to retreat to create distance, Yan Yu would execute a series of Flame Curse triple strikes that hit her squarely as she retreated without her guard up, teaching her that "even in retreat, one must plan their movements."

Every trial tactical move she threw out was met with a more targeted counter-tactic from him, brutally striking back and letting Chen Lingyun realize "this is where I went wrong," while also making her feel the humiliation of being beaten down in front of the instructors, as if she couldn't hold her head up, her dignity in shreds.

I hate this...

I really hate it!

Even if you're instructing me… at least leave me some dignity!!!

Suddenly, Chen Lingyun clenched her fists again and with a forceful swing, aimed her Flame Curse two steps behind Yan Yu.

If he chose to step back at that moment, he would land right in the midst of the flames that rose up.

But Yan Yu, upon seeing her casting motion, knew exactly where her Flame Curse was located and stepped forward calmly, easily moving out of the spell's range.

Yet, without a word, Chen Lingyun suddenly reached out to brush against his chest.

It was another sneaky Runescript attack, targeting the Danzhong acupoint on his chest, timed perfectly with his approach, making it exceedingly difficult to dodge.

This wretched woman... indeed just like in her previous life, her timing and psychological assessments were top-notch, but in contrast, her reaction speed and cultivation talent were terribly lacking.

The most suitable tactic for Chen Lingyun would be the 'hit-and-run' style of a long-range assassin—one strike misses, flee a thousand miles—but this wretched woman was likely not content with that.

A thought like this flashed through Yan Yu's mind as he suddenly extended his right hand lightning-fast, seizing Chen Lingyun's left hand with force.

The Runescript True Essence quickly invaded, blocking all the meridians in his right hand in an instant, leaving no room for Qi flow. Before Chen Lingyun could even feel triumphant, a numbness spread through her lower abdomen, where Yan Yu had lightly tapped her Dantian with his left hand employing a Runescript technique.

Her entire Dantian was sealed, True Yuan entirely shut off, leaving her completely powerless to resist.

The victor of the battle on the field was finally decided, and the instructors all heaved a sigh of relief. They quickly called the medical team to check for any injuries.

But looking back, wasn't the initial purpose of this bout to determine the strength of these two people?

As a result, Chen Lingyun's level had been measured, yet Yan Yu's strength remained unfathomably deep... But the instructors had forgotten their original intention, and as soon as the medical team left, they surrounded Yan Yu, taking turns seeking advice from him.

"How exactly did you manage that left-right Curved Bow combo?" Hu Qing'an, the instructor responsible for teaching the Wood Bending Charm, asked anxiously.

"Huh?" Yan Yu didn't catch on at first.

"That move, where you swing a Curved Curse punch with the left, then the right, switching back and forth quickly." Hu Qing'an tried to describe the sequence with body language.

"Oh, that's just switching Qi pathways back and forth," Yan Yu explained nonchalantly. "You go through the left arm Curved Curse route first, cut off Qi after the punch is thrown, then switch to the right arm Curved Curse route..."

Hu Qing'an was floored. It was as if he'd asked, "How do you fit an elephant into the fridge?" and the person seriously replied, "First open the fridge door, then stuff the elephant in."

If I could do it, would I be asking you?!]

By the time his speechlessness wore off, his colleagues had already taken the opportunity to ask their own questions.

"How were you able to cast that Flame Curse so accurately in your 'Triple Flame Assault' just now?" Instructor Shu Weijun, a cultivator specializing in Flame Curse techniques in the military, quickly pushed the dazed Hu Qing'an aside and asked zealously, "Let me add to that question: The Flame Curse you placed behind her, why did it trigger exactly when she stepped backward onto it?

If it was cast too early or too late, it wouldn't have caught her inescapably and burned her outright... Is there some unique trick or technique to it?"

"Oh, there's no trick to it," Yan Yu replied frankly. "You have to adjust the distance and timing according to the speed at which the other person is retreating. With enough practice against others, you get a feel for it. It mainly relies on practice making perfect."

"You've only been enrolled for a few days, haven't you? How did you manage to train for this?" asked Shu Weijun, puzzled.

"I am a genius," Yan Yu said.

The instructors were once again speechless.

You could call the student arrogant for not knowing the vastness of heaven and earth, but his performance in the recent combat indeed could be described with the words "remarkable talent."

But to call this student honest and straightforward... when he clearly could have won swiftly with his overwhelming strength, yet deliberately fought a guiding battle, nearly beating the girl until she dropped her precious pearls, and now she's still standing on the platform doubting her life choices!

And looking at Yan Yu, who behaved as if it were nothing serious, how could anyone see even a trace of the honesty and straightforwardness?

"Chen Lingyun." Instructor Qi Changping, standing on the outskirts, suddenly spoke up, "Not bad, you may come down now."

Chen Lingyun silently stepped off the combat arena and forced a smile, saying,

"You're really amazing, Yan Yu. I've learned a lot from this match."

"Don't mention it," Yan Yu said generously, waving his hand. "There's still so much more I could teach you."

Chen Lingyun had no interest in talking to him and could only respond with a cold, polite smile.

"I'm back!" Instructor Han Zaixian arrived late with an armful of phones, looking around bewilderedly at his colleagues, "Is it over?"

"It's over," confirmed Qi Changping with a nod.

"I didn't get to see anything," Han Zaixian said with a wry smile.

"No worries, Old Han, we'll give you a blow-by-blow description later," his colleagues said excitedly, all talking at once.

Everyone surrounded Yan Yu and headed toward the office, saying there was air conditioning, tea, and computers for playing games. They were willing to let him join as long as Yan Yu was willing "to chat with the instructors about the battle that just took place."

Chen Lingyun followed silently behind, suddenly turning to look out the window.

The atmosphere by the end of May was already heating up. The students studying curse techniques outside without an instructor's order didn't dare to leave of their own volition, so they could only study under the sun while constantly wiping sweat from their brows.

Looking at Yan Yu, who was being invited into the cool air-conditioned room, they, as fresh recruits, received treatment that was worlds apart...

"It seems my thinking was correct," Chen Lingyun smiled again, thinking to herself, "The world we live in may flaunt the banner of equality for all, but beneath it all, it's ruled by the standard of survival of the strongest. Here in this cultivator college, even the most basic fig leaf has been discarded."

"If cultivators can be ranked superior or inferior just by their strength, how can cultivators and commoners, with even greater disparities in power, continue to coexist in harmony and equality in the future?"

"Yan Yu, even if you say you hate 'elitism,' the objective laws of society never change just because of an individual's will,"

"Unless you truly become the strongest in this world."

"To prove me wrong, you can only keep winning like this,"

"Never allowed to fail, you must not fail, just keep on winning forever. Stomp all those non-believers and objectors who don't recognize or oppose you..."

"Right under your feet."