Cataclysm Hunter: I Have an Experience Points System - Chapter 5 - How to Win?

“Don’t slack off, focus! Use the time after training to refine your vitalis.”

In the spacious practice room with wooden floors, Class C’s advisor, Wu Qinghua, moved among the students seated in meditation.

She wore glasses with gold rims, her long hair neatly tied up, and her face was devoid of expression, giving her a stern appearance.

“After physical exertion, your cells are most eager for energy. Make sure to seize this golden opportunity!”

Wu Qinghua was also the teacher instructing them in the vitalis refinement method.

Two meters away, Zhao Siya made a playful face but quickly composed herself, sitting upright in meditation.

Lin Xiao shifted his gaze and saw Wu Yong across from him, staring provocatively.

Wu Yong raised his right hand, thumb brushing his neck, making a slicing motion from left to right.

“Heh…”

Unable to suppress a chuckle, Lin Xiao closed his eyes calmly.

He had already put the upcoming duel out of his mind; self-improvement was his priority now.

In the darkness behind his eyelids, Lin Xiao summoned his attribute panel.

He had 2 potential points available.

During the lunch break training, the proficiency of his vitalis refinement method (incomplete) – Lv1 had reached 92.9%. Perhaps it would level up soon…

After some thought, Lin Xiao decided to allocate one point each to “constitution” and “spirit.”

One determined the energy absorption, digestion, and capacity of his cells, while the other influenced the efficiency of vitalis extraction from the air.

These two attributes were crucial for Lin Xiao’s progress!

‘Allocate points!’

When his “spirit” reached 11 points, Lin Xiao’s eyes widened, his pupils slightly unfocused.

His mind felt light and spacious, as if he had enjoyed a deep sleep for hours.

His spirit was so solid and powerful that he felt he could move objects with his mind.

Lin Xiao focused on his clothes, attempting to pull them outward with his thoughts-!

It failed…

Well, it was just an illusion after all.

Lin Xiao closed his eyes again, calming his breath, and began to operate the vitalis refinement method.

Vitalis from above started to gather, an invisible energy stream flowed through the ceiling, rushing and condensing into Lin Xiao’s body.

His hypothesis was confirmed; the later stages showed that each attribute point’s enhancement was significant.

Compared to the lunch break, his constitution and spirit at 11 points now increased the efficiency of vitalis absorption by nearly 40%!

The energy surrounding him became more substantial, and his body absorbed it like a beast drinking water.

Lin Xiao even discovered an unexpected benefit-

Due to the increased efficiency in energy extraction and conversion, the experience points for the vitalis refinement method also increased.

[Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv1: Experience Points +3]

[Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv1: Experience Points +5]

…

[Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv1 >>> Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv2!]

The energy stream directed at Lin Xiao expanded even further.

Even his constitution at 11 points struggled to absorb it all, leaving fragments scattered in the air around him.

Nearby, Zhao Siya and another student with a simple appearance raised their eyebrows slightly, a hint of confusion in their expressions-

Why did the extracted vitalis suddenly increase…?

Class advisor Wu Qinghua paused her inspection, first glancing at the ceiling, then turning her gaze to Lin Xiao.

She adjusted her glasses, her face remaining expressionless.

…

An hour quickly passed.

Amidst the scattered chatter of classmates, Lin Xiao opened his eyes and exhaled deeply. The cells in his body, which had been buzzing with energy, returned to calm, while the last few messages from his attribute panel lingered in his vision.

[Strength: 9 >>> 10!]

[Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv2: Experience Points +2]

[Vitalis Refinement Method (Incomplete) – Lv2: Experience Points +1]

“Mmm~~”

Standing up, Lin Xiao stretched with satisfaction. Across from him, Wu Yong stood with his hands in his pockets, a relaxed demeanor and a cold smile on his face. Seeing this, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but smile back.

…

The free combat took place in a large outdoor training field, shared by all grades. It allowed students from different classes to face off against each other. However, the Military University would select a few classes each month to organize arena competitions. During these events, students from different classes became adversaries in the arena.

As a result, students were accustomed to sticking with their own class, using classmates as practice opponents. Except for those ranked at the top of the year…

They might not find opponents in their own class, forcing them to spar with students from other classes.

…

“Isn’t that Class C’s territory? Why aren’t they training in a circle?”

“I heard the dead last in their class went crazy from being bullied and is going to fight Wu Zhixing’s posse.”

Hearing this conversation, nearby classmates showed interest.

“…Is there some fun going on?”

“Why don’t we… sneak in and take a look?”

“Let’s go, let’s go!”

…

Looking at the class advisor Wu Qinghua standing at the side, Lin Xiao showed a helpless smile. He quietly asked Zhao Siya next to him:

“…Why did you specifically call the class advisor over?”

Zhao Siya stood with her hands on her hips, glaring with a fierce yet cute expression.

“If I didn’t call the class advisor, what if Wu Yong really went all out?”

Then she flashed a self-satisfied smile, proudly saying:

“Wu Yong isn’t Wu Zhixing; he wouldn’t dare disrespect the class advisor!”

‘I wouldn’t dare either…’

Lin Xiao looked at the girl’s smiling face with a complex expression, unwilling to disrupt her self-satisfied mood. Moreover…

Wu Yong, seeing Zhao Siya whispering closely with Lin Xiao, had eyes filled with hostility. Would he really hold back…?

With a sigh, Lin Xiao glanced around. Was watching a spectacle really human nature? This crowd had abandoned their combat training just to watch the fun. There were even unfamiliar faces, likely students from other classes.

Hmm…? Why were the teachers from the combat class and footwork class here too? Shouldn’t they be having lunch in the cafeteria?

Seeing Wang Gang and Xu Ruomei mingling in the crowd, Lin Xiao’s eye twitched slightly. Was a student fight really so rare that it made them skip lunch!?

“Oh-!”

A cheer erupted from the crowd as Wu Yong stepped onto the “arena.” It was a space specially cleared for the duel, marked with an eight-meter square in yellow paint. This was the standard area for free combat, where both sides had to fight within the lines.

Though technically, crossing the line meant losing, this was a fight, not a formal arena competition. When it came down to it, who cared about crossing lines? As long as they didn’t run away, the only goal was to beat the opponent!

“Oh-!”

In another wave of cheers, Lin Xiao also stepped onto the arena. Most of the crowd was just there for the fun, not particularly cheering for anyone. Meanwhile, Wu Zhixing’s group jeered loudly.

“Wu Yong-! Show that kid what you’re made of!”

“Careful not to beat him until he wets himself!”

“Keep that pretty face intact! Otherwise, he won’t even be able to play the pretty boy!”

Amidst the mocking laughter from the other side, Zhao Siya puffed up her cheeks and took a deep breath.

“Lin Xiao-! Go for it-!”

Her voice was high-pitched and sharp, momentarily overpowering the other side. Lin Xiao turned back, waving with a faint smile, and noticed his roommate quietly blending into the crowd. This shy, introverted man didn’t dare speak loudly, only gesturing a fist-pump to Lin Xiao.

Lin Xiao nodded knowingly at him and turned to face his opponent. Now, he wasn’t thinking about how to defeat Wu Yong. Instead… he was pondering the manner in which he should win.