Chapter 5: Mastery in Martial Arts

The crowd, which had quieted down, erupted into chaos again after Han Tian's words. All eyes turned to him.

Using the system might shorten his lifespan, but he only had ten years to live anyway. Since he had little time left, he wanted to live it gloriously!

"What? I need to take Chu Ruoxue to her dorm now. Apologize to me when I get back."

The senior's tone was filled with disdain. He didn't think Han Tian would dare do anything to him.

An F-class ability, and a useless one like longevity at that—there was no way he would dare challenge him.

"Apologize."

These simple words from Han Tian seemed to freeze the air.

Everyone stared at Han Tian in shock, wondering if they had misheard.

Among all abilities, longevity was considered the most useless. Other E-class or F-class abilities might not have combat power, but they were at least somewhat practical.

But longevity… it was utterly useless, essentially making him an ordinary person.

In an era where everyone could awaken an ability, a "normal person" like Han Tian was a rarity.

Yet now, this ordinary person dared to speak like this to a senior.

"Apologize to you?"

The senior cleaned his ear with his pinky, wondering if he had misheard...

"Are you out of your mind? You want me to apologize to you!"

In the next moment, the senior's speed suddenly increased, and he appeared right in front of Han Tian, staring him down.

He must have a speed-type ability.

But Han Tian wouldn't be intimidated by this. The fact that they were both at Goulan College spoke volumes about their talents.

Except for oddballs like Chu Ruoxue, most here were E-class or D-class, at best C-class. They couldn't be any higher.

Why should he fear them?!

He met the senior's gaze head-on, their eyes clashing with intensity.

"Is this guy crazy? He's an F-class with a longevity ability, and he wants to challenge someone?"

"I think his mind broke after his ability awakened. He might be a lunatic."

"I was his classmate. I can vouch for it! He used to be the top genius at school!"

The surrounding students chattered, completely dismissing Han Tian.

If it were someone else, an A-class genius, for instance, no one would dare speak like this.

But since he was F-class, his anger seemed laughable to them.

The world has always respected the strong, and it always will...

"System, give me an ability suitable for handling this situation!" Han Tian silently commanded in his mind.

"Sure thing, Master. Happy to serve you~"

The system's voice echoed in his mind, but at that moment, a voice suddenly rang out.

"Wait."

It was a pleasant female voice, belonging to Chu Ruoxue.

She hadn't expected Han Tian to provoke further conflict after she helped him, and she didn't really want to help him again...

But she couldn't stand by and watch Han Tian get bullied, so she decided to speak up after some internal struggle.

"Senior, it wouldn't look good to have a fight on our first day here. Please don't make things difficult for him."

The senior glanced at Chu Ruoxue, his expression softening a bit.

"Kid, since Chu Ruoxue spoke up, I'll let you off today! Remember, my name is Li Haoze!"

With that, Li Haoze turned to help Chu Ruoxue with her luggage.

"Wait!"

Han Tian spoke again, staring at Li Haoze's back.

"Did I say you could leave?"

He could choose to walk away safely with Chu Ruoxue's help... but he wouldn't!

Doing so would cement the labels of F-class, weakling, and coward on him, turning his life into a repeat of past humiliations.

The heavens gave him a life-burning system; he couldn't continue living in the shadows!

If he was going to live, he would live boldly and brilliantly!

"B-class ability: Mastery of Physical Arts for one hour, costs ten days of lifespan. Confirm exchange?"

The system's voice rang in his mind, and Han Tian didn't hesitate to accept.

"Exchange!"

Instantly, a surge of energy flowed through him, making his limbs feel light.

Before awakening his ability, Han Tian was considered a genius due to his exceptional theoretical knowledge.

Since the global awakening of abilities, courses on abilities had become mandatory in schools, and Han Tian excelled in these.

Mastery of Physical Arts meant those who awakened this ability were far superior in martial arts.

This ability made one a martial arts master!

Right now, it was the perfect ability for Han Tian, allowing him to handle his current situation without drawing too much attention.

"Kid, are you insane? I said I'd let you off..."

Li Haoze's anger flared up again.

He, a senior, being repeatedly provoked by a mere F-class freshman, was intolerable!

"I'm going to teach you a lesson today!"

As he spoke, Li Haoze lunged forward.

His speed was incredible, so fast that most people could barely see his movements.

"Tch!"

Han Tian assumed a stance, memories of his martial arts training flashing in his mind.

He had studied martial arts in his spare time, though it was useless against superhumans...

But now it was different. His ability was Mastery of Physical Arts!

At this moment, he had become an exceptional martial artist!

"Bang!"

A sound echoed as a figure flew and crashed to the ground.

Everything happened so fast that the crowd didn't realize what had happened...

When they looked again, Li Haoze was lying on the ground, motionless.

And Han Tian stood calmly, as if nothing had happened, still in his stance.

"Trash."

The word fell from his lips, and the oppressive aura made everyone fall silent.

An F-class with no combat power... How had he so easily taken down a senior?

At that moment, no one dared underestimate Han Tian.

No one dared underestimate this F-class...