Chapter 85: Sparring? Are You Sure?

Without hesitation, Xu Jingming's spiritual force began to circulate according to the method recorded in the S-rank combat technique 'Lei Ting'.

At the same time, Doushen Shenlei was also activated.

Ziziziz~~

A thin layer of blue-purple lightning flickered and danced across Xu Jingming's body, flashing on and off erratically.

As the lightning leapt, a low rumbling thunder echoed from the night sky, as if responding in kind!

Honglonglong~~~

Honglonglong~~~

"Huh? Why did it suddenly thunder? This doesn't look like rain is coming."

In the square before the Combat Technique Library.

Several students who had just recovered from the piercing screech of the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle looked up in surprise at the sky.

Beneath the starry sky, the moonlight was bright, clear enough to see the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle circling high above.

There was not a single cloud in sight.

Then where did this thunder come from?

Just as the students were puzzled, Xu Jingming, his entire body faintly wreathed in lightning, slowly lifted his head.

His attention fixed on the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle in the sky, then he exhaled slowly:

"Lei Ting!"

Boom!!!

The night sky suddenly blazed bright, and with terrifying pressure, a blue-purple lightning bolt, stretching from heaven to earth, slashed down from above!!

It struck the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle as it soared through the air!

The Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle's feathers were not only extremely resistant to defense but also non-conductive.

Added to its powerful physique as a Tier-3 ferocious beast,

ordinary natural lightning striking it would have little effect.

Yet, the instant it made contact with this lightning,

it was no longer the mighty Tier-3 ferocious beast, but as fragile as a sand toy.

Before it could even let out a cry, it was instantly obliterated mid-air!

Cilaa!

Only then did the deafening thunderclap spread outward from afar...

'Ding~~, defeated one Tier-3 Mid-Rank Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle, Ability Points +34.'

The system notification echoed in his mind; Xu Jingming's eyes glowed faintly:

"This is the S-rank combat technique 'Lei Ting'!"

To be fair, the power of Lei Ting exceeded his expectations.

He had assumed the lightning would simply kill the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle.

But he hadn't expected that this single strike of Lei Ting would completely obliterate the entire beast on the spot!

"Although Lei Ting has a few seconds of casting delay, this power is worth it."

Xu Jingming nodded in satisfaction.

As a Tier-2 Upper-Rank Ability User,

without using a combat technique, the maximum range of his Doushen Shenlei ability extended only about fifteen meters.

Yet the casting range of Basic Lei Ting was nearly one kilometer!

That meant, as long as an enemy entered his one-kilometer range, he could use Lei Ting for long-range strikes!

And as his level and technique proficiency increased, Lei Ting's attack range could be further expanded.

"Also, the ability consumption is quite high.

Just this one Lei Ting consumed nearly a quarter of my ability." Xu Jingming thought silently.

Of course, this is a common flaw of high-rank techniques.

Once his level rises, this won't be an issue.

"Lei Ting's power has been tested. Time to head back to the dorm and sleep."

He yawned and walked away.

Meanwhile, the other students in the square remained stunned by the sudden lightning:

"Thunder from clear sky!"

"It completely obliterated the Bai Huan Lord Hei Yu Eagle—who was that high-rank lightning ability user?"

"That's a Tier-3 ferocious beast! Unreal!"

"......"

Since Xu Jingming's technique activation was subtle,

the few students in the square did not suspect him.

Only one tall, slender young man watched Xu Jingming's retreating figure with a thoughtful expression.

The next day, Xu Jingming woke up early.

After a full night's rest, he felt his mind was exceptionally clear.

"With four hours, I should be able to grasp the basics of the other S-rank combat technique, 'Mingyu Mingyu Lei Kai'."

After washing up and eating breakfast, confident, Xu Jingming descended to the second floor.

"Ming-ge, leaving so early?"

On the first floor, Liu Wentao sat on the living room sofa, biting into bread.

"Hmm, I'm heading to the Combat Techniques Library."

Xu Jingming nodded with a smile.

"Just got back from the Wild Zone, and you're already this diligent? You're practically not human..."

Watching Xu Jingming's tall figure hurry away, Liu Wentao couldn't help but whistle in amazement.

In the Wild Zone, to guard against ferocious beasts, psychics must keep their minds tense at all times.

Keeping the mind tense for long periods causes problems.

Therefore, many psychics choose their own preferred ways to relax after leaving the Wild Zone.

Such as reckless shopping, clubbing all night, or getting massages and foot baths at upscale venues.

Even without good relaxation methods, they usually take a few days off to unwind mentally.

But Xu Jingming was different—he showed not a single hint of slackness!

Last night, Liu Wentao trained in his psychic cultivation method on the living room sofa until past midnight, yet he still didn't wait for Xu Jingming to return!

He thought that since Xu Jingming had stayed so late in the Combat Techniques Library last night, he'd surely rest a bit longer this morning.

Yet now it was barely seven a. m., and he was already rushing out again...

"No good—I'll head to training after breakfast."

Liu Wentao felt spurred on, and his pace of eating bread quickened considerably.

Outside the dormitory.

Perhaps because school was about to start, Dormitory Zone 3—the freshman dorm area—was nearly full.

Although it was still early.

The path already had many students walking in small groups.

"Today is August 28th; the opening ceremony is on September 1st. The freshmen have definitely arrived in full number."

The opening ceremony of Magu Psychic University is held once per academic year.

Only first-year freshmen attend each time.

During the ceremony, teachers don't waste time with empty speeches—the main focus is always on the Freshman Grand Competition.

This was what Xu Jingming had heard from his senior, Liu Ming.

"By the way, when I called the teacher last time..."

"The teacher said Senior Liu went to the southwest to join a battle—I wonder how he's doing now."

Xu Jingming held deep respect for Senior Liu, who had faithfully trained with him for over a month.

"Forget it—I'll call Senior Liu again after I finish learning combat techniques."

"Last time I couldn't get through—wonder if this time will be the same."

Shaking his head, Xu Jingming didn't dwell on it and walked along the path.

As he drew closer to the dormitory exit, the number of students on the path gradually increased.

These were all new freshmen, some even having arrived just yesterday.

Though they had endured the Wu Ke Gaokao, they were still mostly teenagers around eighteen years old.

Many students gazed curiously around them, chatting and laughing with their roommates.

All carried anticipation and longing for the opening ceremony and future college life.

Compared to these youthful freshmen, Xu Jingming—who had spent over a month in the Wild Zone, accumulated five human lives on his hands, and survived the rat swarm's life-or-death crisis—appeared utterly out of place.

Add to that his height of one meter eighty-nine, and he stood out sharply among a crowd averaging just one meter seventy.

Added to that his height of 1.89 meters, he stood out even more conspicuously among a crowd whose average height was only around 1.7 meters.

This drew no strange glances.

Instead, it prompted quiet whispers and occasional sneaky glances from some freshman girls.

Xu Jingming paid no mind—he walked forward with steady steps.

Suddenly, he spotted a familiar slender figure among the students ahead.

"Song Qiuyun?" Xu Jingming's eyebrows lifted.

It wasn't that he deliberately watched for her—her graceful figure was unforgettable after just one glance.

Compared to the other girls around her, her silhouette was unmistakable...

The girl caught in Xu Jingming's gaze seemed to sense something and turned her head, revealing a delicate oval face.

Indeed—it was Song Qiuyun, whom he hadn't seen in over a month.

Upon seeing Xu Jingming, Song Qiuyun's face lit up with surprise.

That dazzling smile, like a thousand blossoms blooming, left several male students momentarily stunned.

Song Qiuyun pushed against the flow of students, closing the distance in three strides:

"Student Xu, long time no see—when did you get back?"

Her beautiful eyes fixed directly on him.

"Yesterday," Xu Jingming replied with a smile.

"So you just got back yesterday—that means you stayed in the Wild Zone for nearly a month and a half. That's quite a while."

Song Qiuyun sighed in awe, then blinked her clear, large eyes and asked:

"Student Xu, you still remember you promised to spar with me, right?"

Song Qiuyun was a serious person.

Thus, she had always wanted to know the source of the ferocious beast aura on Xu Jingming.

Song Qiuyun was a meticulous person.

Therefore, she had always wanted to know the source of the beast aura on Xu Jingming.

Unfortunately, the other party hadn't been at school for over a month now.

She also couldn't find an opportunity to spar and probe their limits......

"Spar?"

Xu Jingming was slightly taken aback, recalling that on the day he left Magic City Ability University, he had indeed promised the other party.

"But, are you sure you want to spar with me?"

"What? I'm also the top scorer of Sichuan Province, don't underestimate me."

Song Qiuyun's willow-leaf brows arched slightly.