Chapter 98: Wearing Down the Will

Watching one after another get thrown out of the ring, Xinyan could no longer stay seated and stood up. Shi Ji’s fighting style was simply too clean and efficient. One punch, one kick—such straightforward battles.

One must understand that Shi Ji was merely a student of the Soldier Star Rank. His combat abilities and speed were comparable to the Horse Rank, his strength seemed Elephant Rank, and his explosive power and impact were on par with the Chariot Rank.

“Shi Ji, he…”

Even though Xinyan knew Shi Ji was strong, her heart still couldn’t help but tremble at this moment.

The enhanced attributes of rare star talents were just a starting advantage. Without continued hard work, they could still be surpassed by those who trained diligently. Shi Ji before her was undoubtedly a formidable all-rounder.

It wasn’t that Ling Si and her group were particularly weak. It was just that Shi Ji was overwhelmingly strong, not giving them any chance to strike.

At this moment, another Class A student was hurled out of the arena.

By now, half of the group had been defeated by Shi Ji. Anyone who still made excuses would be seen as having a brain full of mush.

The expressions on Ling Si’s side had completely changed from what they were initially, all showing signs of astonishment. Among them, Ling Si’s face looked particularly unpleasant.

Shi Ji turned his gaze towards Ling Si’s group, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

He furrowed his brows and let out a cold chuckle.

“Hah! So this is the strength of Class A? Pathetic.”

It wasn’t that Shi Ji was deliberately belittling them. It was just that they were truly weak. Even with their rare star talent statuses, in the Star Hero Academy, they would be considered low-level.

“You short-sighted folks really should visit the Star Hero Academy. Only then will you realize how weak you truly are. Among the Class A students, some can rank high in the Star Hero Academy, while others are just bottom-feeders.”

These words were harsh for the Class A cadets to hear. But in front of Shi Ji, this was a fact. After all, Shi Ji was a cadet who had transferred from the Star Hero Academy. Even though he was only of the Soldier Star Rank, his strength was indeed formidable.

There was now hardly anyone left to argue, the facts were laid bare. Some chattering could still be heard, but it was insignificant.

Seeing the situation turn dire and everyone becoming disheartened, Ling Si knew that if this continued, today would end in embarrassment.

“Everyone, don’t listen to this bastard’s nonsense. He must be cheating, cheating! Next! Who’s up next?”

After Ling Si’s outburst, nothing changed. Everything stayed the same.

“Forget it, I’m heading back.”

“Hey, don’t leave. Want to grab a drink?”

“Count me in, let’s chat.”

It all turned chaotic. No one paid attention to Ling Si.

Even those who hadn’t fought Shi Ji yet knew they were no match for him and lost the will to fight.

Shi Ji didn’t bother those who left, letting them go.

Ling Si became truly desperate.

“Hey! What are you doing? Don’t leave! Come back!”

But no one listened to her. They left one after another without looking back.

“Cowards, all of you, come back!”

Ling Si’s harsh words finally provoked a retort from one of the girls, who turned back and glared at her sternly.

“In the face of true strength, the weak must hone themselves. He’s right. When we face external power, we realize our weakness. Ling Si, you’ve already lost, but you still can’t see the truth.”

One by one, Class A members left, and in the end, only Ling Si was left in the arena, still hurling insults at her classmates.

Shi Ji laughed, not out of malice but in mockery of Ling Si.

“Haha! Shall we continue? Thanks in advance for your six credits.”

The final result was predictable. Shi Ji won all three matches swiftly and cleanly.

As Ling Si left with a twisted expression, she received one last notice from Shi Ji.

“Same time next week.”

A person who caused trouble repeatedly, she could not be let off easily unlike others who only need a reminder. This person needed a lesson.