Chapter 350: We Have All Become the Whetstones for the Lin God General
The skill level had reached 26, and Lin Moyu had begun to adapt to the role of a Wave Mage. He started using the mage’s combat methods.
Most of these methods were learned from observing Lin Li, mimicking him wasn’t difficult. There were also a few insights gained from Lin Moyu’s own past combat experiences.
Gradually, Lin Moyu became more and more proficient.
The two of them both had magic shields active, engaging in attacks and counterattacks.
They didn’t just stand still, but fought while running.
A mage’s combat isn’t just standing still and outputting damage.
That’s only when there are knights at the frontline, allowing the mage to be a stationary artillery, becoming the strongest damage dealer.
If fighting alone, they need to attack while dodging.
Lin Moyu was used to having the Undead Army at the front or using Bone Armor to become a meat shield himself. This was his first time fighting while running and dodging like this.
Lin Li had already started taking it seriously, feeling that his opponent was rapidly growing stronger.
Moreover, the rhythm of the opponent’s attacks seemed very familiar to Lin Li.
Lin Li suddenly realized that it was completely mimicking his own combat style.
In that case, Lin Li quickly changed his combat methods, altering the rhythm.
Lin Moyu had a momentary adaptation, but soon after, he had learned Lin Li’s new fighting style.
The two fell into a stalemate again.
Although it still seemed that Lin Li had the upper hand, this advantage was being rapidly closed by Lin Moyu.
Lin Moyu’s learning ability was extremely strong, coupled with his rich combat experience.
He soon found his own rhythm and started to surpass Lin Li.
Lin Li was greatly alarmed, the opponent’s learning ability was too strong, to the point of being terrifying.
Not only had he learned Lin Li’s fighting style, but he had even started to surpass him.
The two were at the same level, with the same attributes and skills.
What was being compared was their combat skills, combat experience, and ability to adapt on the fly.
Finally, after 12 rounds, when both had reached level 32, Lin Moyu defeated Lin Li. By this time, Lin Moyu was already quite familiar with the Wave Mage’s skills up to level 40.
Lin Li didn’t leave the Divine Summer Tower, but was instead transported to another independent space. Lin Li began to ponder his gains and losses.
Although he had failed in the end, it had also allowed him to find new ideas for combat, so it wasn’t a complete loss.
Outside the Divine Summer Tower, thousands of eyes were watching.
After Lin Li entered the tower, there was no more movement.
Nearly 20 minutes later, Meng Anwen’s voice rang out again.
"The second one, Qingfeng Academy, Xiong Xiaojian."
A graceful female mage walked out of the line and entered the Divine Summer Tower.
Another new battle began, starting again from level 10.
Xiong Xiaojian was a Gale Mage, manipulating wind elements, with a much faster combat rhythm than Lin Li’s water spells.
Wind blades, wind knives, she attacked Lin Moyu relentlessly.
The sudden change in rhythm made Lin Moyu very uncomfortable.
In the first round, Lin Moyu only lasted 10 seconds.
Afterwards, Lin Moyu began to adjust his combat rhythm, making himself faster and faster.
The pressure on Xiong Xiaojian also gradually increased.
From easily defeating her opponent, it slowly became more and more difficult.
Until they were evenly matched, locked in a stalemate.
Just like with Lin Li, when they reached level 32, Xiong Xiaojian was ultimately defeated.
After her defeat, Xiong Xiaojian felt a hint of disappointment.
She was already level 46, yet she had to start from level 10 and only made it to level 32 before it ended. She felt that her strength hadn’t been fully displayed.
She was transported to another space, where she saw Lin Li.
They exchanged a glance, recognizing each other.
Although from different academies, they were both students of the Xia Capital Academy and had even formed a team to run dungeons together before.
Xiong Xiaojian couldn’t help but ask, "What level did you reach?"
Lin Li didn’t hide it, "Only 32, what about you?"
Xiong Xiaojian made a face, "I also reached 32."
Lin Li felt relieved, as long as he didn’t exceed Lin Li’s level, it was fair.
In his view, this assessment was fair.
Otherwise, with his level 42 strength, how could he compete with others?
Among the 500 people who came, his level and profession were at the bottom.
Many others were not only legendary professionals, but their levels also exceeded 50.
But the assessment started from level 10, putting everyone on the same starting line, which was actually advantageous for him.
Thinking of this, Lin Li felt much better, and his expression improved.
Xiong Xiaojian tapped her toes one by one, "It’s a pity I couldn’t fully display my strength before being defeated. The opponent’s learning speed was also too fast."
Lin Li also agreed, "Indeed, it was very fast. At the beginning, he didn’t even move, like a wooden dummy."
Xiong Xiaojian was slightly stunned, "No, my opponent moved from the start, just a bit clumsily."
Lin Li showed some surprise.
The two quickly exchanged the process of their trials.
Soon after, the space rippled slightly, and another person was transported in.
Again, it was someone from an independent academy, a Blaze Mage, level 46.
He fared even worse, being defeated at level 28.
Through their exchange, Lin Li suddenly discovered that the puppet’s fighting style had changed.
When fighting him, the puppet was both clumsy and slow.
When fighting Xiong Xiaojian, it had already improved a lot!
This time, it had become even stronger. From the description, Lin Li realized that the puppet’s fighting style had integrated the characteristics of both water and wind mages.
Simply put, it had combined the strengths and discarded the weaknesses.
Its combat power had become stronger and stronger.
Lin Li had a guess in his mind.
One by one, more people were sent into this independent space.
They were all defeated by Lin Moyu, and the level at which they were defeated kept getting lower.
By the tenth person, the defeat level had dropped to 22, indicating that the difficulty was increasing.
Lin Li’s guess became clearer and clearer, but he still couldn’t be completely certain.
Xiong Xiaojian noticed Lin Li’s abnormal state and asked in a low voice, "What’s wrong with you?"
Lin Li whispered in Xiong Xiaojian’s ear, "I have a guess, but I can’t be sure yet, let’s wait and see."
The warm breath tickled her ear, and Xiong Xiaojian’s face turned slightly red.
"Okay, you wait then."
After saying that, she quickly ran to a corner alone.
Her pretty face was still a bit red, and she lowered her head, not knowing what she was thinking.
The difficulty of the challenge continued to increase, and now the defeated were at level 18.
Another person was transported over, and Lin Li noticed that they were all mages.
Moreover, they were all rare profession mages, with no other professions.
Lin Li became more and more certain of his guess, and he was now just waiting for the final confirmation.
Finally, a knight was transported in.
A level 45 Holy Knight.
This lone knight stood in the center of the group of mages, clearly feeling a bit out of place.
"Xu Zhou." Lin Li recognized him, as they were from the same independent academy and had a decent relationship, even running some dungeons together.
He pulled Xu Zhou aside and carefully inquired about the situation with the puppet.
Xu Zhou persisted until level 38, the highest score so far.
Although Xu Zhou found it strange, he still recounted his combat process.
By now, Lin Li had completely confirmed his guess. He came to Xiong Xiaojian’s side and said in a low voice, "Just as I guessed."
"We’ve all become the Lin God General’s whetstones?"
Xiong Xiaojian raised her eyebrows, "What do you mean?"
Lin Li said, "I once read in a divine expert’s biography about how divine experts can comprehend themselves and understand other professions."
"I didn’t understand that sentence back then, but now I get it."
Xiong Xiaojian’s brain was a bit simpler, "Speak plainly."
Lin Li wore a wry smile, his voice very low, "What I mean is, the one we’re fighting against might be the Lin God General."
"Ah!" Xiong Xiaojian let out an exclamation, immediately covered by Lin Li.
Lin Li said, "Keep it down, you and I are the only ones who need to know this."
Xiong Xiaojian asked with her big eyes, "Why?"
Lin Li said, "I heard that the Lin God General’s teacher is the White God, and the White God and Meng Anwen are life and death friends..."
"This is just my guess, even if I say it out loud, no one will believe me."
"Even if they changed the rules for the Lin God General, who would dare say anything?"
Lin Moyu’s reputation was now like the sun at noon, surrounded by a halo.
No one would dare gossip behind his back!
Xiong Xiaojian finally understood and nodded vigorously.
At this moment, a voice suddenly rang in Lin Li’s ear, "Little guy, you’re quite smart, but don’t spread this around, keep it to yourself."
It was Meng Anwen’s voice, only Lin Li could hear it.
Lin Li’s face changed drastically, and he immediately fell silent, not daring to say another word.
Xiong Xiaojian asked curiously, "What’s wrong?"
Lin Li shook his head, "Meng Anwen spoke to me, we absolutely cannot spread this around, keep it to ourselves."
Xiong Xiaojian’s mouth opened wide in shock, quickly nodding, "I understand."