My System Logged-in Too Early! [15]

Chapter 15: System—"A Challenge From a Godking! Host, the system advice you to kneel and kowtow nine times to avoid annihilation!"

Xiao Tian subconsciously touched Xiao Wu's bunny ears, giving them a light rub, and teased, "Are you worried about me? I was only gone for a day."

Xiao Wu, flustered, slapped his hand away and declared proudly, "Who said that? I'm not worried about you. I just want to spar with you! I've already obtained my first soul ring."

She hurriedly changed the subject, but her words were truthful. With her strength improved, Xiao Wu was eager to test herself against Xiao Tian once more.

Xiao Tian didn't expose her attempt to divert attention. Instead, he smiled calmly and replied, "Of course."

Based on his calculations, Xiao Wu's soul power should only be at level 12 at most after obtaining her first soul ring. In comparison, his first soul ring—a thousand-year-old jade silkworm—had directly boosted his soul power by four levels! However, he shifted topics and asked, "Is Tang San back yet?"

Suddenly, two system prompts interrupted him.

[Warning! God of Sea and Godking Asura Tang San...]

[Warning! God of Slaughter and Lord of the Douluo Star Plane Tang Hao...]

Before Xiao Tian could make sense of the warnings, the door opened, and Tang San stepped in with a confident smile.

As Tang San entered, his eyes immediately fell on Xiao Wu, whose red-rimmed eyes stood out. She stood close to Xiao Tian, while Wang Sheng and the others stayed silent, their expressions frozen.

'What happened to Xiao Wu?' Tang San wondered.

Breaking the awkward silence, Tang San pointed at Xiao Tian. "Xiao Tian, do you dare to spar with me again? This time, let's take it outside!"

Xiao Tian blinked in surprise. 'What? Buddy, are you okay? You just came back and already want to spar? Who gave you this confidence?'

He sneered inwardly. 'If Tang Hao weren't watching in secret, I'd beat you so badly your parents wouldn't recognize you.'

[Ding! Warning! Godking Tang San has issued a battle challenge to the weak host. Please admit defeat immediately, or face annihilation!]

Xiao Tian rolled his eyes. He was used to the system's dramatics by now. Whenever it told him to back down, he always did the opposite. Smirking, he replied, "Alright, I accept."

Tang San shivered slightly at Xiao Tian's confidence. For a moment, a chill ran down his spine. 'An illusion... It must be an illusion!'

He reassured himself. Under the guidance of my teacher, 'I absorbed a four-hundred-year datura snake soul ring, pushing my soul power near the limit of the first ring. Xiao Tian's soul power is at most level seven. How can he compete with me?'

Xiao Tian's expression seemed to say otherwise: 'Oh? So you think you're justified in bullying the weak? Let's see about that.'

The group soon made their way to an open field in the academy. This was the usual spot where working students clashed with noble ones. Xiao Wu, Wang Sheng, and the others had a nagging feeling that they were forgetting something important.

Unbeknownst to them, Xiao Chenyu's spies had spread the news about the upcoming duel. Soon, a crowd gathered, including the noble students led by Xiao Chenyu.

Wang Sheng scowled as he addressed Xiao Chenyu. "What are you doing here with all these people? Looking for trouble?"

To Wang Sheng's surprise, Xiao Chenyu waved his hands and replied with unusual politeness, "No, no, no. I just came to watch the sparring match."

However, Xiao Chenyu's interest was evident as his eyes darted between Tang San and Xiao Tian. He had learned that both Xiao Wu and Tang San had obtained their first soul rings, making this a rare opportunity to evaluate their strength.

As for Xiao Tian? Without a soul ring, he didn't believe Xiao Tian stood a chance, even against someone with a Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

Xiao Tian frowned at the growing crowd. He disliked being the center of attention—it made him feel like a zoo exhibit. When his sharp gaze locked onto Xiao Chenyu, the latter instinctively stepped back, his heart pounding in fear.

This isn't right! Xiao Chenyu thought. 'How could someone like Xiao Tian, who doesn't even have a soul ring, make me feel this way? Did I misjudge him? Could Tang San actually lose?'

On the field, Tang San confidently introduced himself. "Tang San, martial soul: Blue Silver Grass. Twelfth-level control-type combat soul master."

Xiao Tian responded with only two words, his tone cold. "Xiao Tian."

Tang San assumed Xiao Tian's curt reply stemmed from embarrassment over his weaker level. Unbothered, he prepared for the match.

Suddenly, Xiao Wu snapped out of her earlier distraction and glared at Xiao Tian.

'Why did he disappear all day without saying anything?' She wanted to question him, but now wasn't the time.

Concerned, she approached him and said softly, "Xiao Tian, how about letting me fight Tang San? You've just returned and should rest, and—"

Her words trailed off. Xiao Wu wasn't trying to mock Xiao Tian's innate talent, which she knew was lacking. Instead, she believed that given time, he could become a formidable soul master.

Tang San was stunned by Xiao Wu's concern for Xiao Tian. His expression twisted briefly before he regained composure. What's the meaning of this? Xiao Wu, I challenged him partly because of you!

Meanwhile, Xiao Tian smirked, noticing Tang San's internal struggle. This infuriated Tang San further. "Why are you laughing?"

Xiao Tian shrugged, his smirk unwavering. "Oh, nothing. I just remembered a funny joke."

Tang San's face darkened, but he said nothing. Instead, he activated his martial soul, summoning his Blue Silver Grass.

In response, Xiao Tian materialized the Xuan-Yuan Sword in his right hand. He glanced at Tang San with disdain and said arrogantly, "I'll let you make the first move."

The crowd fell silent.

Tang San hesitated, unsure if Xiao Tian was being arrogant or just plain foolish. Either way, he felt insulted. "You'll regret this!"

"First soul skill: Blue Silver Bind!" Tang San shouted as his Blue Silver Grass shot toward Xiao Tian like a coiling serpent, its barbed vines glinting with paralyzing toxins.

But just as the vines were about to wrap around Xiao Tian, he suddenly moved.

Swish!

A sharp burst of sword intent erupted from Xiao Tian.