C11 He Felt Good about Himself

After a week of seclusion, Xiao Tian's injuries have fully healed, except for the damage to his elixir field. He managed to recover from the beatings he endured when he first arrived. Not only has he healed, but his strength has also significantly increased from its original state.

Through body tempering with medicinal baths, Xiao Tian's physical strength is now six times what it was. Additionally, the poison in his body has been neutralized through this process.

According to information Xiao Tian obtained from Qin Wudi, although his original strength didn't reach the King Level he had in Brohari, it was still at the level of a seven-star Battlemage. If not for the destruction of his elixir field and the chronic poison that weakened him over time, his physical strength would have remained formidable. Even with a shattered elixir field and no vital force, his innate Battlemage strength was unmatched by ordinary warriors.

Now, with his physical strength increased sixfold, Xiao Tian's current power is equivalent to a six-star Initiate. Coupled with his past combat experience, the strength he can now wield far surpasses this level.

Additionally, as Xiao Tian's strength improved, there was someone else who gained even more—Qin Wudi, the big guy. Honestly, even Xiao Tian felt a bit envious of him.

Ever since Qin Wudi started practicing the "Heaven-Equalizing Creation Spell" that Xiao Tian taught him, he faced a tough time during training. Several times, he nearly couldn't push through. However, he eventually did, and now Qin Wudi was no longer just a one-star Initiate.

Nine-star Initiate!

Qin Wudi had truly made a remarkable leap. Originally just a one-star Initiate, after a week of intense training, he had advanced to the level of a nine-star Initiate. Just one more step, and he would become a warrior, capable of gathering vital force within his core.

In this world, an Initiate is the foundational stage for a warrior. At this level, the focus is on strengthening the body and using cultivation methods to channel energy and begin to clear the blocked meridians within the body. As for warriors, they gather vital force, allowing it to flow through the twelve meridians.

While both warriors and Initiates are considered acquired-level practitioners, they are vastly different. Some cultivators, even at the Initiate level, can use vital force through certain methods. However, the power of a warrior, who can shield themselves with vital force, typically far exceeds that of an Initiate without such protection.

"Hey, isn't this our Young Master Tian? I heard you've recently taken a liking to men. Is that true?" Although Xiao Tian wasn't keen on engaging with others, there always seemed to be some self-important individuals looking to stir up trouble.

Sure enough, less than ten minutes after he and Qin Wudi had sat down to eat in the cafeteria, a group of three approached their table and sat down uninvited. Leading the group was a young man in a red robe, accompanied by two others: one dressed in black with a sullen expression, and the other slightly overweight, wearing a constant, sly smile.

"Where did these mad dogs come from? Can't you see we're eating? The farther your thoughts wander, the farther you should get away from us!" Xiao Tian barely glanced at the trio before returning his focus to his meal, clearly unfazed by their presence.

"How dare you!" the sullen-faced young man suddenly barked at Xiao Tian. "Who do you think you are, speaking to Brother Ge like that?" His tone suggested that if Xiao Tian didn't apologize immediately, he'd be ready to attack. Meanwhile, the smiling, chubby companion also fixed his gaze on Xiao Tian, his grin somehow conveying a sense of danger.

"Why do some people always think they're so great?!" Xiao Tian suddenly stopped eating and shook his head.

"Show-off!"

With Xiao Tian's actions, the young man with the sullen face snorted. At the same time, everyone else in the cafeteria turned their attention to Xiao Tian, many wearing expressions of schadenfreude, clearly ready to enjoy the spectacle.

"Bang!!"

Just as the sullen-faced young man finished speaking, a food tray was slammed down onto his head, covering his upper body completely.

Silence!!

In an instant, the cafeteria went silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop!

Standing in front of Xiao Tian were three individuals. The leader, named Ge Shun, was at the level of an eight-star Initiate. The sullen-faced young man was Bai Feng, a seven-star Initiate, and the chubby guy with a cheerful expression was Yang Hu, also a seven-star Initiate.

Though all three were merely Initiates and not full-fledged warriors, in the Outer Sect, they were considered quite skilled! Because, in the Doombrows, the highest level for Outer Sect disciples was the peak of Initiate. Once someone became a warrior, they could apply to become an Inner Sect disciple.

An eight-star Initiate and two seven-star Initiates—by any measure, this was a formidable force, certainly not something Xiao Tian, who had lost his elixir field, or Qin Wudi, known as a perennial wastrel, could handle.

However, in this situation, Xiao Tian suddenly lost his temper and slammed a bucket of rice onto Bai Feng's head.

"Bang!"

The next moment, a loud explosion echoed as the bucket burst open, sending rice grains flying in all directions. At the same time, a hysterical roar filled the air.

"Xiao Tian!!!"

Bai Feng's eyes widened, glaring at Xiao Tian with a fiery rage, his body trembling uncontrollably. His hair seemed to move on its own, clearly showing he was on the brink of losing control and lashing out.

"If you're going to make a move, then do it. If not, get out of my sight!" Xiao Tian dismissed Bai Feng's anger with a casual glance.

"Damn it!!"

Hearing this, Bai Feng's face twitched, his body shaking with fury. He clenched his fist tightly and charged at Xiao Tian.

"Bang!"

But before his attack could land, it was suddenly stopped—not by Xiao Tian or Qin Wudi, but by Ge Shun, who stood beside Bai Feng.

"Ge Shun, what are you doing?"

Bai Feng looked at Ge Shun, puzzled.

"Xiao Tian, do you have the guts to face us in the arena?" Ge Shun ignored Bai Feng's confusion and coldly challenged Xiao Tian.

"You idiot!"

A voice filled with disdain responded to Ge Shun, and with those words, a fist the size of a sandbag suddenly appeared in front of him. In an instant, Ge Shun was sent flying.

"Ugh!"

The sound of blood being coughed up echoed as Ge Shun hit the ground hard, his body convulsing uncontrollably.