Engaging in a confrontation with Laosheng

"what the senior said has some truth to it. However, they are who they are, and I am me. I am different from them," Lu Yunxiao shrugged and replied with indifference.

"What sets us apart?" the strong student asked, amusement evident in his tone.

In his view, Lu Yunxiao appeared to be around fourteen or fifteen years old, and while he might possess talent, he likely wouldn't surpass the strength of those other students.

Considering his age, could he truly have attained the level of a fighter at such a young age?

To be frank, he hadn't anticipated encountering someone of this caliber, especially not in a relatively remote city like Mocheng.

After all, individuals of this caliber were a rarity even within Canaan College.

Nonetheless, the world was vast and full of surprises, and his perspective wasn't all-encompassing.

His belief that such individuals were nonexistent didn't necessarily make it true.

"What's different? Don't take offense if I share this with you, senior," Lu Yunxiao replied with a faint smile.

"Oh, go ahead. As your senior, I can certainly handle it," the strong student replied casually.

"Then let me put it this way. The difference between them and me is that they would need you to educate them, but I could beat you," Lu Yunxiao stated with a grin.

The student before him wasn't weak; his appearance indicated that he was likely a four-star fighter. In the face of the new students, he naturally had an advantage.

But for Lu Yunxiao, a four-star fighter was someone he could defeat with a single hand. Not only was his own combat power far beyond this level, but his overall strength also exceeded that of the student by two stars. Considering these factors, the student wasn't much of a challenge for him.

"Hehe, quite the audacious claim. Your level of arrogance might just top the list among all the new students I've met," the strong student commented, first surprised and then slightly annoyed. He had perhaps underestimated this newcomer.

"This fellow is brimming with character; he's quite impressive."

"He might be good-looking, but he's also quite full of himself. Saying those things to Zhang Yuan might really get him riled up."

"Is this arrogance or self-confidence? Youth should be vibrant. From the looks of it, this fellow is composed and capable. Maybe Zhang Yuan won't be able to defeat him."

"Oh no, this handsome young man might be in for some trouble. It's going to hurt!"

Lu Yunxiao's words captured the attention of all the senior students. The male students were initially eager to see him humbled, but now, they couldn't help but be captivated by his actions. Meanwhile, the female students resumed their excited chatter.

In response to their reactions, Lu Yunxiao twitched a corner of his mouth and inquired inwardly, "System, am I genuinely arrogant?"

"Well, a tad bit," the system replied softly.

"Really? I'm just speaking the truth!" Lu Yunxiao defended.

While he truly believed he could easily defeat the senior student, he understood that others might not see it that way.

"From your perspective, yes, but their perspective might be different," the system explained.

"Oh, I see. Well, there's only one way to prove that I'm not arrogant," Lu Yunxiao sighed.

"What's that?" the system asked.

"By beating him so soundly that it's not arrogance anymore," Lu Yunxiao murmured.

"Ah, that sounds like an enjoyable spectacle," the system commented.

"Indeed, it does. It's high time these guys learn a lesson about not underestimating the new students. They need to understand that newcomers also have a backbone," Lu Yunxiao said with a smile.

"Host seems to be looking forward to this. I sense the system is eagerly anticipating it too," the system whispered.

"Then let's give them a show," Lu Yunxiao responded, refocusing his attention on the strong student. Observing his darkened expression, it was clear the senior student wasn't in the best of moods.

"What you said about me being arrogant might be accurate, senior. However, I assure you that I speak the truth. I doubt you'll believe me, though. So why don't you find out for yourself? A simple spar will tell you the truth. And I have a feeling that if you defeat me, I won't need to go out and bask in the sun," Lu Yunxiao stated calmly.

Lu Yunxiao's expression remained composed as he continued, "If you manage to defeat me, I won't insist on staying indoors. However, I'm not convinced you possess the necessary skill to do so."

The strong student's eyes narrowed slightly. He exuded an air of confidence and then surged forward, launching a powerful punch directly at Lu Yunxiao.

The punch was fast and fierce, accompanied by a strong gust of wind, showcasing its significant power.

"Zhang Yuan is actually being serious."

"It looks like the newcomer is in for trouble."

"Who asked him to be so arrogant? He's asking for it."

"That's right, arrogance comes at a price." The male students nodded in agreement.

Conversely, the female students held a different perspective:

"Zhang Yuan is going all out against the new guy. It's so cruel!"

"Why's he attacking the junior with such intensity?"

"Is he envious of that handsome boy? My handsome boy!"

"That's just over the top. Does he need to be so aggressive against the new guy?"

The female students exchanged comments, while Lu Yunxiao's expression remained unchanged. As the strong student's punch approached, Lu Yunxiao simply lifted his hand and leaned back slightly.

"Unbelievably arrogant!" The strong student's frustration only grew as he delivered the punch with even more force, clearly aiming to teach Lu Yunxiao a lesson.

"Slap!" Their fists collided, and Lu Yunxiao remained perfectly still, absorbing the impact of the punch that seemed both swift and fierce.

"This...?" The sturdy student's gaze widened, his surprise evident. His full-force punch had been easily absorbed by Lu Yunxiao?

"Senior, perhaps you've missed lunch? Oh right, you probably haven't had lunch yet," Lu Yunxiao suddenly exclaimed.

The strong student's irritation deepened at Lu Yunxiao's words. He struggled to retrieve his fist, but Lu Yunxiao's grip was unyielding, preventing his hand from being retracted.

"Release me!" The strong student's frustration peaked, and he launched a forceful kick toward Lu Yunxiao with his right foot. A faint glow enveloped his toes, forming a hazy light blade—his advanced yellow-level combat skill, Leg Cutter!

Maintaining his composed demeanor, Lu Yunxiao calmly extended his right foot, allowing his leg to intersect with the strong student's kick. The golden vindictive energy emanating from his leg shattered the hazy light blade.

The sturdy student's expression shifted abruptly. Before he could react, he felt a powerful force emanating from Lu Yunxiao's hand, followed by a gentle palm pressing against his body.