The simulation flickered as the match timer began to tick down. Raizen steadied his breathing, feeling a new sense of clarity wash over him. The Draconic Ascendancy System was subtly enhancing his reflexes, amplifying his instincts.
His opponent wasted no time, dashing forward with a burst of enhanced speed, aiming a brutal kick at Raizen's ribs. His E1-tier cultivation gave him a clear advantage over most students, but Raizen wasn't most students.
The moment the kick was about to connect, Raizen sidestepped with inhuman precision. He saw the attack coming before his opponent had even committed to it. His body reacted on its own, a sensation he had never experienced before.
The crowd gasped as Raizen retaliated, driving his fist into his opponent's stomach with enough force to send him sprawling backward. Shock registered in his rival's eyes—this was not the same Raizen from yesterday.
"Impossible," his opponent muttered, scrambling to his feet. "You were just another F-tier loser."
Raizen smirked. "Guess I got an upgrade."
The battle resumed, but it was no longer a match of brute strength. Raizen moved with precision, dodging strikes and countering with devastating accuracy. The system was feeding him real-time adjustments, maximizing his efficiency.
Then, his system pinged.
[Quest Complete: Win a VR Battle.]Reward: Physical Attribute Boost Acquired.
A rush of warmth coursed through his muscles, reinforcing his growing power. This was just the beginning.
The match ended with a final, decisive blow. Raizen stood victorious, the entire arena watching in stunned silence.
He was no longer just another student.
He was a force to be reckoned with.