Morning.
Heavenly Edict Academy's Extraordinary Training Hall, Sword Room A.
Flashing blades tore through the sunlight shining in through the glass window, forming layers of phantoms in the blink of an eye. It was as if a storm was raining down on Zuo Yi, swift, fierce, and surging!
Zuo Yi held his sword in his hand, accurately blocking the dagger stabbing at him. No matter how sharp and tricky the opponent's attack was, it was unable to penetrate his defense.
The dagger collided with the sword, producing endless clanking sounds.
In the next moment, the figure revolving around Zuo Yi at high speed flew back, increasing the distance between them.
Alice weakly dropped her sore arms, panting heavily as she stared at Zuo Yi. Her forehead was covered in sparkling sweat, and her short ponytail swayed behind her.
Her eyes were filled with stubbornness, unwilling to admit defeat. Although she knew that the gap between her and Zuo Yi was boundless, she was still very dissatisfied with her performance just now.
"Not bad."
Zuo Yi put away the sword he used for practice and smiled. "You've improved again."
Zuo Yi believed in honesty, so of course, he would not lie.
It had been a month since Alice came to Hangzhou from Gaul and entered Heavenly Edict Academy.
In this month, she had studied and trained very hard. Under Zuo Yi's careful guidance, her strength and combat strength had improved significantly.
As the Chosen One, her talent was enough to make anyone envious!
"But Teacher …"
In the past, the girl would be very happy to receive Zuo Yi's praise, but this time, she frowned and pouted. "I keep feeling like I'm lacking something. I can clearly perform better, but …"
Alice herself could not explain what it was. It was as if her combat strength was not at its peak. Even if she gave it her all, she could not reach her peak state.
She had never felt this before, but after learning from Zuo Yi, she felt more and more that there was an obstacle or bottleneck in her body. No matter how hard she tried, she could not break through it.
"You're lacking …"
Zuo Yi handed her a clean towel and said meaningfully, "This is real combat experience!"
Alice's career path was that of a ranger or an assassin in Sadeya. Her high agility, high speed, and close combat abilities were top-notch. Both classes placed great emphasis on combat experience.
This was especially true for assassins, who walked the fine line between life and death. Every time they engaged in a fight, they would grow stronger. Not only could they train their combat techniques, but they could also sharpen their spirit and will.
This was something that couldn't be obtained through daily training or sparring.
Two Assassins of the same rank would definitely be stronger if they had more combat experience.
Alice's current rank was a double C Extraordinary. The dual enhancement of strengthening and spirit would definitely pose a greater obstacle.
She needed to break through this obstacle by herself.
Alice wiped her sweat with a towel and doubtfully said, "But I've fought in the Inner Net many times."
She had PK'd with others many times on the Intranet Arena. She had almost no opponents of the same rank. She also had many victories against those of a higher rank.
The girl was quite proud of this!
"The Inner Net Arena is called a game."
Zuo Yi couldn't help but laugh. "No matter how many times you've fought, it can't replace real combat."
Real combat, facing blood and death, was the best way for combat professionals to stimulate their potential and break through bottlenecks.
Of course, it was also the most dangerous method.
However, the flowers in the greenhouse had never been baptized by wind, frost, snow, and rain. They would always be fragile. The young eagles in the nest would never dare to jump off the cliff. They would never be able to spread their wings and fly into the sky!
As a Knight, Zuo Yi had gone through countless cruel battles to become who he was today.
And in these battles, Zuo Yi had encountered countless life and death crises, but he had survived each and every time.
But he wasn't the only one.
None of the strong people in Sadeya had succeeded by cultivating behind closed doors.
A general's success was built on the bones of thousands. A strong person would definitely step on the bones of countless competitors.
Alice came to a realization. "You want me to kill people?"
"It's to fight against evil enemies, to challenge stronger opponents."
Zuo Yi said seriously, "That will be very dangerous. You might die because of it."
The Tarot Club's Fool had treated Alice as his own daughter. He had raised and protected her well, but he had still sent her to Zuo Yi without hesitation.
Zuo Yi guessed that The Fool was well aware of the responsibility Alice bore, but he might not have made the decision to let her take on this responsibility. Just like how Zuo Yi would not put Bao 'er in danger.
Handing Alice over to Zuo Yi was undoubtedly a difficult choice.
Now, Zuo Yi had given Alice two choices. She could either grow up peacefully under his protection, or face the baptism of blood and fire and the challenge of life and death.
The latter was undoubtedly too cruel for a thirteen-year-old girl.
However, Alice was no ordinary girl!
No matter what choice she made, Zuo Yi would not change his attitude towards her.
Alice understood.
She raised her head and clenched the towel in her hand. She bravely met Zuo Yi's gaze. "Teacher, I choose to fight!"
"Very good." Zuo Yi was not surprised. He nodded and said, "Then I'll take you to fight."
Alice's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Teacher!"
It would be a lie to say that she did not feel the slightest bit of fear and hesitation when making the decision to fight.
Life was so beautiful, and her journey had just begun. Suddenly, she had to face a cruel test. Her will was far from strong enough to not fear death.
However, if she followed Zuo Yi, there was no need to be afraid or worried.
In this world, who could be stronger than her teacher?
"Don't be happy too early …"
Zuo Yi did not hesitate to pour cold water on her. "Unless your opponent is too strong, I will not interfere in your fight.
Even if you die because of it. "
If Zuo Yi intervened, the test would lose its meaning. How could he help her grow?
Alice immediately lowered her head. "Oh."
She felt a little wronged.
However, she quickly raised her head again and said firmly, "Teacher, I won't let you down!"
"I'll wait and see."
Zuo Yi's gaze softened. "You've been doing well recently. I'll give you a prize."
Alice was pleasantly surprised. "What prize?"
Zuo Yi waved his hand and took out a set of dark red leather armor from his spatial ring.
This was the Fire Dragon Armor he had custom-made for Alice from the belly of a fire dragon. It was divided into a breastplate, a skirt, a bracer, and a leg guard. It was covered in over three hundred dragon scales.
The skin of a fire dragon's belly was the most flexible and the scales the densest. Although its defense was not as good as other parts of its body, it was most suitable for rangers and assassins.
Zuo Yi wanted Alice to fight, not to send her to her death. A set of equipment that could make up for her weaknesses was a must!
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