"Oh, I see, so what about your big order? Are you going to craft it when you get back?"
"Of course not."
Jiang Yuan smiled, thumbing over his shoulder at the house behind him.
"Remember the Clone Card I told you about? I've made it."
Mu Qianshan was taken aback: "So you mean to say you're going to have fun, I mean, go out to fight, and then have your clone stay home and make cards, right?"
"That's right."
Jiang Yuan gave a thumbs up: "Come on, want to see my battle?"
"Sure."
Mu Qianshan smiled: "Do you know what my current ranking is?"
"I suppose you should be first by now since I've left."
Jiang Yuan said with a smile, though Mu Qianshan's strength was not as stable as his own for being first among the new recruits.
But he should at least be in the top five.
And since Mu Qianshan is now so confident, he must have already climbed to first place.
"Young man, first check out my strength before you judge."
Mu Qianshan smiled and suddenly burst forth with his imposing aura.
Shi Ji, following behind, felt a bit awkward.
Oops, he forgot to mention Mu Qianshan's breakthrough to Jiang Yuan.
But it's not a big deal, let Mu Qianshan surprise Jiang Yuan himself.
"You've made a breakthrough! When did it happen?" Jiang Yuan was genuinely surprised.
"Just a couple of days ago, when I came to see you, but Shi Ji said you were making cards."
"Oh, right, I was indeed super busy these past days." Jiang Yuan rubbed his temples.
These last few days had indeed been tough.
If he wasn't making cards, he was recovering spiritual power, waiting to make more cards.
Life had been really tough.
But luckily, he'd have a clone to help out from now on.
Once the quality of the Clone Card improves and he gets an upgrade, he might have more than one clone.
Then he can use his clones to start a Mythical Card supply factory.
And supply the whole world to become the richest person in the world.
Finally, marry a rich beauty and reach the pinnacle of life.
The thought was a little exciting.
"Right, what was your ranking again?" After daydreaming for a bit, Jiang Yuan quickly snapped back to reality and asked Mu Qianshan curiously.
"I'm ranked six hundred and one now!"
"Six hundred and one? That was quick!"
Jiang Yuan was stunned; wasn't he only ranked around five hundred something?
"Yeah, but I'm almost at my limit now."
Mu Qianshan said, feeling a bit downcast.
After a series of consecutive victories that day, he climbed directly to the six hundred and two spot.
But after reaching this level, he also hit his own ceiling.
He couldn't defeat the player ranked five hundred and seventy in his continued challenges.
The opponent already had mid-stage Xuanxiao strength.
With no other choice, he could only back down step by step until he managed to defeat the player ranked six hundred and one, reaching this position.
To continue moving forward, he would need to enhance his strength or buy new cards.
"Amazing, I didn't expect your strength to improve so fast!" Jiang Yuan couldn't help but give a thumbs up to Mu Qianshan.
"Speaking of which, have you thought about how to improve next?"
"Improve my swordsmanship," Mu Qianshan pondered and said.
There's nothing left to improve in terms of equipment.
Both the Purple Mansion Sword and the Purple Ribbon Robe are top-notch gear for his current strength.
In terms of Skill Cards, too, there isn't much room for improvement.
He has Skill Cards for long-range attacks, state enhancement, and more.
Plus, with the help of Linglong Tower and Sword Control Technique, he can barely claim to be invincible among his peers.
He has Displacement Skill Cards for survival as well.
Indeed, there's nothing left to improve.
Now the only thing left to improve is his own raw power.
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...
"Master, should we really spread this news?" asked a third-year student in the office, somewhat puzzled as he looked at his master.
"Of course we have to spread the word, otherwise why would I ask you to come?" Wang Wenqing frowned and retorted.
"But something as valuable as Purple Ancient Ginseng, we could have just kept it for ourselves; why spread it?"
"To lure Jiang Yuan into the All Clans battlefield."
Wang Wenqing turned around: "Although this Spiritual Treasure that can alleviate muscle atrophy isn't as good as the Vitality Flower in my hands, it's still quite a fine one. What do you think he would do if he knew about it?"
"He'd go into the All Clans battlefield, whatever the cost, to get his hands on it!"
The third-year student's eyes lit up: "He declined your mentorship, so you want to tempt him into the All Clans battlefield, then let him die there, right?"
"After all, he's only at the early stage of Xuanxiao!"
Wang Wenqing turned around, his gaze cold as he looked at the student: "Is this the image you have of me?"
"I'm sorry, I misspoke!"
The student's face instantly broke into a sweat, and he quickly bowed his head in apology.
"I want to give him more pressure!"
Wang Wenqing turned his head, a look of admiration in his eyes: "Do you know why Lan Jingtong's strength has improved so fast?"
"Because he's under pressure, the kind of pressure where not breaking through means death!"
"Do you know why I've reached my current level of strength? Because I too have fought my way out of various life-or-death situations!"
"He's more talented than me, and even more so than Lan Jingtong, yet he's nestling in the safe environment of the Academy every day!"
Wang Wenqing said this, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with disappointment.
"He should become my disciple; that way he would progress faster. Li Yueying that woman will only coddle him into waste!"
Wang Wenqing's eyes were rife with irritation.
This kind of talent needs to be pushed to unleash greater potential.
He had already made the plans, but unexpectedly, Li Yueying swooped in and stole the opportunity!
No choice but to take matters into his own hands to prevent the Academy's talent from falling!
Wang Wenqing turned to glance at his disciple with a bit of disdain.
Comparisons are fearsome among disciples.
"Alright, you go do it!"
"Hmph!"
"I think you need some pressure too!"