Bai Pu felt as though a light had illuminated his mind, making everything clear.

He nodded sincerely to the Border Town Wanderer: "Thank you, you're quite nice."

The Border Town Wanderer's eyes widened slightly: "???"

Relying on his powerful background and formidable personal strength, the Border Town Wanderer always exuded a cheeky style. His motto was, "I like it best when you can't stand me but can't get rid of me."

Sarcastic banter, watching opponents lose their composure yet unable to do anything against him, was one of the Border Town Wanderer's great pleasures.

Bai Pu didn't lose his composure, which made the Border Town Wanderer feel very uncomfortable.

Bai Pu no longer paid attention to him and closed his eyes.

No wonder those Level 6 Heroes remain at Level 6 a year later without advancing to Level 7!

It turns out they need to comprehend their unique Mystical Arts at the Mid-level Awakened stage!

Mystical Arts are unique combat techniques that may be comprehended after Combat Specialization reaches Level 7. Comprehending Mystical Arts can greatly enhance the power of related Skills, even developing various ingenious uses of the Skills!

For example, Dongbo Cheng's "Wind Mystical Arts" significantly increased the power of wind element Skills. He even created a comprehensive skill system called "Dancing Wind Secret Sword Art" based on the Wind Mystical Arts.

Wan Ren's Rock Armor might not be so powerful on its own, but he likely comprehended the Mystical Arts of Rock or Earth Element, significantly enhancing the power of Rock Armor.

Generally, Mid-level Awakened cannot acquire an Advanced Specialization and thus cannot comprehend Mystical Arts.

But there's always an exception. Bai Pu, with his ability as a Limit Breaker, can break through this barrier.

Other geniuses, supported by family forces, can naturally find their own paths too.

Bai Pu thought of a method: seek guidance from the top experts among the Natives, triggering a combat specialization trial task!

For example, under the guidance of Beiming Jihu, Bai Pu triggered a trial task—to kill eight flies at the same time with practice Heavy Sword without leaving a trace on the wall.

After completing it, his Two-Handed Swordsmanship Specialization was immediately promoted to Level 4, with an additional Special Effect—Shattering Mountain.

At that time, Bai Pu was only Level 3.

Bai Pu, being Level 3, completed the trial task and elevated his Two-Handed Swordsmanship directly to Advanced Level 4. He thought it was due to the Limit Breaker's hidden title helping him ignore the barrier. Thinking back now, he guesses he might have done it even without the Limit Breaker title.

Bai Pu was aware of the existence of Mystical Arts. The reason he never considered it was because of the strict level limitations on Specialties.

Bai Pu knows that Level 6 to Level 7 is a critical level. During this stage, there is an opportunity to explore the "Professional Plane."

The Professional Plane is essentially the Plane World most suited for the Awakened to explore their Professional Energy. For instance, Bai Pu's Professional Energy is "Blood River Fighting Qi," and when he chooses to enter the Professional Plane, he will be transported to the World most suitable for developing "Blood River Fighting Qi."

The mystery is solved; these Level 6 Heroes, the genius Awakened, remain at Level 6 to hone their Combat Specialization, comprehend their Mystical Arts at the Mid-level stage, and then enter the Professional Plane for further breakthroughs!

Bai Pu opened his eyes.

At this moment, the second contestant from Western Capital University, the Forest Sage "Chen Ge," had also defeated another Level 5 Hero Profession from Jiangnan University.

In the third match, the contestant codenamed "Skywalker," Wan Zhen, took the stage. He was last year's top student, and with the Hero Profession "Sky Wings," naturally attracted attention.

Wan Zhen faced the Enhanced Elite Profession, Fengxiang.

Fengxiang is a Level 6 Enhanced Elite. In terms of strength, he can actually rival a Level 5 Hero Profession, as the dual enhancements of 10% increased damage to enemies and 10% damage reduction for himself can entirely bridge the gap of 1 priority point and minor differences in Basic Attributes.

But Wan Zhen is also Level 6.

When Wan Zhen summoned the Illusory Celestial Horse Wings and showcased a series of extraordinarily splendid Aerial Combat Synergy Skills, there was no suspense left in the battle.

In the fourth match, Western Capital University still sent out a Hero Profession, and after some effort, defeated Jiangnan University's Dark Blade.

Four consecutive victories.

The strongest of Western Capital University, the team captain Fenghuo, hadn't even appeared!

It was merely the opening match, yet Western Capital University, as the defending champion, already displayed its kingly demeanor.

During this time, the Border Town Wanderer kept trying to interact with Bai Pu. But he found his sarcastic taunts were like clay idols sinking into the sea, with no echo at all, which made him somewhat lose his composure.

"Huh! Not an ounce of temper, and this is an Enhanced Hero? How dull!"

Bai Pu ignored him and continued watching the second match, Qianyuan University vs. East Sea Science and Technology University.

This match also ended during the solo stage. The difference is that it extended to five full matches.

Qianyuan University won four out of five, beating East Sea Science and Technology University with a total score of 56:14 without giving them a chance to enter the team battle.

The Border Town Wanderer gleefully said, "Blue Spirit, that fool, actually lost a match, and to a Level 5 at that! Made their captain, Haotian, step in, hahaha!"

Bai Pu had some impression of the Awakened named Blue Spirit, having seen him during the Blood Rose War (final chapter). He always wore a Silver Mask and was a powerful Caster.

But Blue Spirit was unfortunate, encountering an Assassin Profession that countered him.

The Assassin codenamed "Illusion" was ruthless, using every move to take a life and forcing Blue Spirit into a dead end at the cost of his own cards.

Blue Spirit had no choice but to use his last resort, summoning three clones to chant magic simultaneously with his main body.

But Illusion relied on beast-like intuition and identified the main body among the four Blue Spirits, slashing the throat and cutting off Blue Spirit's final syllable.

The final contestant was Qianyuan University's captain, whose codename was impressively—Haotian!

It's worth mentioning that Haotian also has a nascent Domain Skill similar to Bai Pu's [Blood River Territory], a vast Ice and Snow Illusion! In the area covered by ice and snow, enemy movement speed is reduced, body stifled, and attack speed simultaneously decreased.

Haotian is also a Tank! A layer of glistening Ice Armor formed on his body, and opponents' attacks on the Ice Armor could only leave white scratches.

Bai Pu speculated that Haotian likely comprehended the Mystical Arts of "Ice and Snow," greatly enhancing his Professional Skills.

Finally, the third match was about to begin.

Teacher Cai Cai beckoned Bai Pu and others to set off.

The Border Town Wanderer said with a cheeky smile: "Good luck, Enhanced Hero... don't let our region's second seed crush you! If you can't even make it to the top eight, I'd be really disappointed."

"Shut up." Blood Spider couldn't hold it in any longer, letting out a cold hum.

"Oh, are you angry?" The Border Town Wanderer got excited, his gaze lingering on the chubby ghost pattern on Blood Spider's chest.

"The more you pay attention to this type of person, the more excited he gets." Senior Xuan Pin also had a stern look, bean-shaped eyebrows raised, "Border Town Wanderer, you are strong, but are you stronger than Haotian? Are you stronger than Fenghuo?"

The Border Town Wanderer's face turned a shade of blue, then he sneered: "Who says I'm less than them?"

"Then why wasn't it you who won the championship last year, but Fenghuo? Was it because you weren't capable, or because your teammates weren't?"

Senior Xuan Pin, a straightforward person who seldom spoke, casually uttered two sentences that struck right into the Border Town Wanderer's lungs.

The Xili Institute of Technology's team left the stands, moving to the podium to bow and greet the Xiliang University team. The Border Town Wanderer couldn't think of a comeback, so he could only grit his teeth and curse: "Damn! For so many years, they haven't even qualified for the national competition, yet they dare to be so arrogant as the lousy 32nd!"

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