The moment the requirement of becoming number one in the entire school left his mouth,
Chen Meng himself felt it was a little excessive.
He knew what level Lin Ye had been at before.
Counting these two weeks of frantic improvement, plus the one month he was giving him,
it was equivalent to catching up to two and a half years of other people’s hard work in less than two months.
It was simply an unrealistic demand.
But Chen Meng soon discovered
that Lin Ye was neither discouraged nor bargaining for conditions.
He was merely staring at the cultivation method Chen Meng had taken out, his eyes burning hot.
This kid… he isn’t really going to agree, is he?
Chen Meng’s original intention had actually been to motivate him.
As for the cultivation method, he had planned to give it to Lin Ye from the start.
After so many years of leading classes, it had been far too long since he had encountered a student like Lin Ye, one who left such a deep impression on him.
He had met many students with outstanding talent, but none with a temperament as good as Lin Ye’s.
And when he met those with good temperaments, there would inevitably be something else about them that did not suit his taste.
Now, Chen Meng felt a kind of joy in nurturing someone.
He wanted to see where this student’s limits lay. He wanted to use a seemingly unreachable goal to squeeze out every last bit of his potential.
He simply did not want Lin Ye to feel that all of this had come too easily.
On the path of martial arts, the greatest taboo was everything going smoothly. Once the mentality of gaining without labor took root, one’s future path would come to an end.
“Okay, Teacher. I’ll work hard.”
“One month from now, I’ll take first place!”
Lin Ye’s answer came with absolute decisiveness.
“Good!”
“If there’s anything you don’t understand this month, come ask me anytime.”
“As for sparring after class, I’ll even make time on the weekends. As long as you come, I’ll practice with you!”
“One month from now, I’ll be waiting for you to come take it!”
Lin Ye nodded heavily. Without saying anything more, he turned and left the office.
Returning to the empty classroom,
Lin Ye tapped the CR bracelet on his right wrist and skillfully connected to Dongjiang No. 1 High’s internal network.
A virtual light screen popped up, projecting before Lin Ye’s eyes.
With practiced movements, he opened the “Senior Year Comprehensive Strength Rankings.”
The results of yesterday’s placement exam had been compiled and updated overnight. They had now been fully entered, causing earth-shaking changes to the entire ranking list.
Detecting that Lin Ye was the one logged in, the system automatically positioned the rankings at his own entry.
【Lin Ye, Senior Year Class Seven】
【Punching Power: 612 kg (Year Ranking: 49)】
【Vitality Index: 22.01 (Year Ranking: 51)】
【Life Index: 14.67 (Year Ranking: 19)】
【Combat Record: None】
【Comprehensive Evaluation Ranking: 42】
The last time he had looked at this list, his name had still been beyond two hundred and fortieth place. In the entire year, he could at most be considered middle-tier.
Now, however, it was as if he had ridden a rocket, directly crossing over two hundred people and arriving in the realm of the “top students.”
There was not much fluctuation in Lin Ye’s heart.
His finger gently slid across the light screen, his gaze moving upward.
Very soon, he saw that familiar name.
【Zhang Yuqing, Senior Year Class One】
【Punching Power: 1331 kg (Year Ranking: 2)】
【Vitality Index: 52.37 (Year Ranking: 1)】
【Life Index: 19.07 (Year Ranking: 1)】
【Combat Record: 31 Wins - 12 Losses - 0 Draws】
【Comprehensive Evaluation Ranking: 2】
She was only second?
Lin Ye’s pupils contracted slightly.
He had originally thought that Zhang Yuqing’s dazzling results already made her the undisputed number one in the entire school.
He had not expected there to actually be someone who could suppress her.
His gaze finally landed on the name sitting high at the top of the list.
【Jiang Feng, Senior Year Class One】
【Punching Power: Hidden (Year Ranking: 1)】
【Vitality Index: Hidden (Year Ranking: 3)】
【Life Index: Hidden (Year Ranking: 2)】
【Combat Record: Hidden】
【Comprehensive Evaluation Ranking: 1】
Although the real data was hidden, judging from the rankings, other than punching power, this Jiang Feng was inferior to Zhang Yuqing in every other statistic. Why was he first?
Out of curiosity, Lin Ye tapped into Zhang Yuqing’s details page.
Very quickly, he saw the answer he wanted.
【Battle Records:】
【Fought Jiang Feng a total of 4 times. Lost all 4.】
So that was it.
The two of them were actually evenly matched in basic data.
In that case, the outcome of their actual battles naturally determined their rankings!
Lin Ye looked at Zhang Yuqing and Jiang Feng’s data,
calmly analyzing the gap.
In punching power, the difference was nearly double.
In vitality, it was more than double.
The Life Index seemed to have the smallest gap, but the further up it went, every increase of even zero point one meant a world of difference.
Not to mention, what he currently lacked most was actual combat experience and martial technique attainment.
Right now, he could not even defeat Zhang Yuqing.
Let alone that Jiang Feng, who had never lost.
Wanting to become number one in the entire school in a short period of time was undoubtedly a fool’s dream.
This matter had to be postponed.
It was a long-term goal, not a shackle before his eyes.
Right now, his foremost and most core objective was only one thing.
Complete the system’s advancement mission!
Advance from 【Goblin Grunt】 to 【Goblin Warrior】!
As long as his template improved, the growth rate of all his attributes would increase, and he would also unlock brand-new skills. His strength should undergo a leap-like surge.
Once he thought this through, Lin Ye instantly clarified his train of thought.
Since cultivating the Basic Body Tempering Method could no longer grant experience points, then aside from completing the daily task 【Sharpen Claws】, there was no need to waste any more time on it.
The time saved could all be invested into actual combat leveling in the ruined city.
Although the experience gained from killing monsters had been cut in half, the vitality absorbed by the Soul Furnace could still steadily increase his maximum health.
At the same time, high-intensity actual combat could also continuously improve the proficiency of his two core combat skills, staff technique and staff momentum.
Dripping water pierced stone. Only quantitative change could bring about qualitative change.
And while leveling, he also had to systematically gather intelligence on that LV8 mutated black panther.
Its range of activity, its routine, its attack habits, and even… its weaknesses.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
Facing a monster two levels higher than himself, Lin Ye directly placed it in the most dangerous category. Without complete preparation, he would absolutely not begin the strategy to take it down.
Aside from that mutated black panther, what remained was…
Taking down 【Lone Wolf】.
In terms of martial technique understanding and vitality utilization, there was an enormous gap between himself and the other party.
This was something difficult to make up for in a short period of time.
Then, the road to victory only had one path left.
Overwhelm him with raw numbers!
The daily tasks each day could provide a fixed amount of free attribute points.
As long as he persisted, his Strength, Constitution, Agility, and Spirit would all steadily increase.
When his basic attributes surpassed the other party’s in every aspect, even the most exquisite technique would become unable to withstand a single blow before absolute power.
In a few days, once he had accumulated some attribute points, he would challenge him again.
At the same time, he would also collect combat intelligence related to him, then adjust his tactics and approach accordingly.
The entire plan was completely finalized by Lin Ye.
He let out a long breath, his eyes incomparably bright.
This stage would probably be very difficult for him to endure, but the enjoyment would not be any less than the frantic leveling he had done over the previous two weeks.