Bai Peng picked up the towel to wipe his sweat, unable to resist teasing: "Brother Li, what do you do cooped up in the dorm all day, never joining the gatherings."

"Completing the tasks assigned by the dean," Li Xin replied with a smile. "I’m not interested in parties, but feel free to call me if there’s drinking involved."

Bai Peng nodded, "Alright, Brother Li, I have a question to ask."

"Old Bai, no need to be so polite, just ask away," Li Xin said with a smile.

"How do you think I compare to Yan Tianguang?" Bai Peng asked.

Li Xin looked at Bai Peng, seeing his serious demeanor, said: "He is already a Preparatory Angel, you can’t beat him."

"What if we’re at the same level?"

"There’s hardly any comparison to be made, he’s already a Preparatory Angel," Li Xin replied, hypothetical scenarios are meaningless. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Bai Peng sighed, "He’s close to taking the next step, which truly makes others despair. Becoming a Preparatory Angel greatly enhances one’s ability to absorb Wish Power."

Li Xin’s eyes flickered, "Is there such a notion in the Knightly Path regarding Wish Power absorption?"

"Not strictly within the Knightly Path, the real watershed moment is becoming an Angel. After becoming an Angel, one is considered a truly extraordinary being. Preparatory Angels store up reserves to become Angels, significantly enhancing their ability to absorb Wish Power, and their needs also grow," Bai Peng said, feeling quite pressured.

Li Xin thought for a moment, "You seem to be under a lot of pressure?"

"The Nine Dragons have bound us as a collective. As it stands, Yan Tianguang is suppressing us. If we can’t break through, we’ll all be held back, while he moves far ahead," Bai Peng said.

"You’re saying he’s drawing upon your honor through this method?" Li Xin asked curiously.

Bai Peng nodded seriously, "Yes, honor is Wish Power. Obtaining honor through large events is a conventional method, and there have always been various hidden ways since ancient times. The Nine Dragons provide the foundation for gaining honor, which invisibly forms a shackle. Previously, everyone was more or less the same, but the last monthly exam, especially the battle between you and Yan Tianguang, effectively established his leadership status. Him revealing his Preparatory Angel status was intentional."

Li Xin hadn’t contemplated it that much. During that battle, he and Yan Tianguang had a mutual understanding; neither wanted to stand out, and Yan Tianguang didn’t intend to seriously fight.

Seeing Li Xin ponder, Bai Peng chuckled, "I even suspect whether it was that battle that prompted Yan Tianguang’s breakthrough. There’s still a gap between Four Lives and becoming a Preparatory Angel."

"I doubt it, our battle was just for show. Yan Tianguang knows that, according to the Knightly Path’s laws, he wouldn’t gain genuine honor," Li Xin said.

Bai Peng was stunned, "A show? Brother Li, how confident are you if you seriously fight?"

"I don’t know," Li Xin replied.

"Let’s have a spar; you came, and we haven’t officially fought yet," Bai Peng’s fighting spirit rose.

"Won’t I hurt you?"

"Brother Li, go ahead and fight seriously, you won’t hurt me. I’m sincerely asking for guidance. Whether I win or lose, it will be beneficial. The more serious you are, the more I’ll gain. But if I were to face Yan Tianguang, it wouldn’t work; I must win, or the loss would be significant," Bai Peng said eagerly.

Initially, Li Xin thought the Knightly Path’s way of gaining Wish Power was straightforward and pure; now it seemed not to be the case.

"Should we go inside?"

"No need, if Brother Li doesn’t mind, we can do it here. Let the guys watch and learn; it will benefit them. I’m not afraid of losing face, and besides, I might not necessarily lose," Bai Peng said with a smile.

Li Xin nodded, indifferent about the location. Bai Peng clapped his hands, "Come on, brothers, I’ll spar with Brother Li. Get your eyes wide open, watch carefully, and learn well. Shut the door, no unrelated people allowed in."

In fact, while Li Xin and Bai Peng were talking, others were already paying attention. Li Xin’s extremely low profile made everyone curious about his strength. Although he lost the battle against Yan Tianguang, they noticed a detail: Li Xin was unscathed.

"Brother Li, what weapon to use?"

"No need, you choose freely."

"Alright, then I won’t use one either, let’s start with fists and feet," Bai Peng said, "I won’t hold back."

Bai Peng’s Spiritual Ability ignited, his fighting spirit soared, different from last month’s exam; this time he felt even more relaxed. With a loud shout, he directly launched his attack.

Boom...

With no hesitation, Bai Peng’s powerful punch was fully exerted but was defended with a single palm by Li Xin, the energy seemed absorbed like hitting a sponge, but his entire body felt a sense of exhilaration.

Dada-dada-dada...

Punches rained down on Li Xin like a storm; Li Xin received them all. Bai Peng grew more excited, suddenly a swift leg thrust sliced out like lightning; Li Xin blocked with a horizontal arm, the leg’s power surged forward, his body retreated three steps, while Bai Peng charged in like a bull.

Bai Peng’s Spiritual Ability and physical skills had completely merged, characteristic of the Beijing people, taught in the Hundred Martial Hall, exerting Spiritual Ability’s power to the utmost through techniques and body methods. Bai Peng appeared rugged but was actually technically proficient, laid down since childhood.

Pa~~~

Li Xin using both hands braced against Bai Peng’s charge, retreated two steps to stabilize his form, then exerted strength with both hands, Bai Peng’s eyes bulged, he swung his shoulder with a loud roar, using a spinning elbow to go berserk, attacking into Li Xin’s defense circle directly, boom boom boom...

The elbow slammed into Li Xin’s body without hesitation, followed by another spinning elbow towards Li Xin’s head.

Members of the Mysterious Black Rose observing were dumbfounded, asking if there was some deep-seated hatred; going all out as if fighting to the death.

Boom...

The bam of the elbow impacted heavily on Li Xin’s head, knocking him away; Bai Peng didn’t pursue, "Brother Li, if you don’t fight seriously, you might really lose to me."

Li Xin spun mid-air, landing smoothly to the astonishment of the crowd, moving his neck, "You’ve improved, but still, it doesn’t do much."

"Alright then, I’ll make it sting a bit more."

Bai Peng’s Spiritual Ability blazed, out surged the powerful fire talent, heartbeat thundering, blood boiling.

The spar turned serious.

Boom...

With a loud blast, Bai Peng vanished on the spot, appearing in front of Li Xin the next moment, the fire-laden fist pounded hard at Li Xin.

Suddenly, Li Xin’s arm flickered, boom...

Bai Peng’s body instantly flew backward, while Li Xin appeared instantly above Bai Peng, delivering a kick downward.

Boom...

Bai Peng’s arms defended, yet his body was hammered to the ground, boom, the ground ruptured, Li Xin descended from above.

Boom...

Bai Peng eluded at the crucial moment, yet Li Xin swiftly followed like a ghost, and Bai Peng employed Divine Flash, instantly appearing alongside Li Xin, no longer bare-handed, Battle Axe drawn, sparks spreading, slashing down.

Li Xin’s figure ghost-like, evading the attack. His overwhelming Spiritual Ability tore into the ground, blasting towards the wall; Bai Peng was covered in cold sweat, wary, flame-covered axe swung back.