Chapter 2080 Rank Up


    ??Shinta''s bold wager of 5000 contribution points shocked the gathered acolytes. For many, it was a substantial sum, representing a significant portion of their weekly earnings. The audacity of such a challenge, particrly from a rank 8 acolyte, was met with a mixture of astonishment and disbelief.


    For the tiger half-blood, the challenge was more than just a test of strength—it was a matter of pride. To be challenged in such a manner, was a direct affront to his honor. With a fierce re, he epted the wager, his determination burning brightly in his eyes.


    However, Shinta''s response caught everyone off guard once again.


    With a dismissive shake of her head, she redirected her challenge to another senior, her actions defying all expectations. "I mean not you... do you think I am stupid?" she stated, her voiceced with a hint of amusement.


    She turned to one of the other seniors and pointed "You… I will fight you!"


    The senior she singled out was a second-year goat bloodline ranked 30th in the hall.


    All were taken aback by the unexpected challenge. Though not as formidable as the red tiger, he was still a force to be reckoned with, his reputation as a skilledbatant preceding him.


    The gathered acolytes watched with bated breath as Shinta''s strategy became clear. It was evident to all that she was strategically choosing opponents whom she deemed within her capability to defeat, all in pursuit of maximizing her weekly contribution points without taking undue risks.


    As the red tiger acolyte deliberated over Shinta''s challenge, she interjected with a pointed remark, her toneced with mockery. "If you are not daring enough, don''t worry then..."


    Unable to tolerate Shinta''s taunts any longer, the rank 30 goat half-blood leaped into the arena, "I ept... I will make Junior like you learn some manners!!"


    Shinta''s response was nonchnt as ever, "5000 points, let everyone be the witness," she stated casually, as she solidified the terms of their wager.


    To the astonishment of everyone present, Shinta unleashed a strength that surpassed her previous bout, engaging in a fierce exchange of blows with the goat bloodline senior. However, despite her efforts, it became evident that she was beginning to falter, her stamina waning with each passing moment.


    As the intensity of the battle escted, the senior acolytes surrounding the arena erupted into a cacophony of shouts. Meanwhile, the first-years watched with bated breath, some beginning to lose faith in Shinta''s ability to emerge victorious.


    Being cornered, Shinta was exposed to an attack, allowing the goat bloodline to deliver a powerful strike to her back. The impact sent her crashing to her knees, seemingly struggling to regain herposure.


    "Finish her!!" a senior bellowed, their voices echoing throughout the hall. "Beat her up!!"


    However, to everyone''s astonishment, the goat bloodline didn''tmove, his expression contorted in agony as he clutched his fist. A collective gasp swept through the crowd as horrifying lumps began to form on his hand, oozing ck mucus.


    "Poison!!" someone cried out, the realization dawning on them.


    "You little vicious bitch!!!"


    With agility and precision, Shinta deftly maneuvered around the arena, evading the goat bloodline''s attacks with calcted ease. It took only a matter of minutes before the poison took its toll, causing the goat bloodline to copse in defeat, his arm overwhelmed by the toxic substance.


    Seeing his adversary incapacitated, Shinta swiftly negotiated the terms of her victory, trading the antidote for her hard-


    earned winnings.


    [You received 5,000 contribution points]


    The notification shed before her, signaling her sess.


    "Alright, I am done here, thank you!!" she announced.


    The sudden turn of events left all the acolytes in stunned silence. The red tiger acolyte, consumed by rage, used Shinta of cheating by employing a secret weapon. However, Shinta remained unperturbed, responding with a t expression.


    "There is such a rule? You should have said it sooner… I really dont know" she retorted, her words dripping with sarcasm.


    As she continued to justify her actions, arguing that real battles often involved hidden tactics and unforeseen challenges, the other acolytes could only listen in disbelief. Shinta''s shameless justification and logical reasoning left them speechless.


    With a grin directed at the red tiger, Shinta delivered her final verdict. "Regardless, I have won… You can challenge me again next week,"


    Enraged the red tiger leaped into the arena, his desperation palpable as he demanded another bout. Shinta met his intensity with a subtle smile, her eyes glinting with amusement.


    "Alright, if you insist… I am willing to do another fight… but how many contribution points do you have?"


    It was evident that Shinta wouldn''t ept the defy without a significant advantage for herself. The tiger, his pride wounded, grudgingly dered, "12,000!" After a moment''s hesitation, he added, "No secret weapon!!"


    With a confident smile, Shinta said. "Deal, let everyone here be the witness!" she announced, her voice carrying a hint of excitement. She casually took out her [Myriad Venom Suit] and handed it to Nimbus, entrusting her with its safekeeping. Then, with a nonchnt stretch, she prepared herself for her third consecutive fight.


    "I am ready!!"


    As the red tiger unleashed his fury, his transformation enveloping him in a crystallized red fur, heunched a barrage of attacks with newfound strength. However, much to his dismay, Shinta had been concealing her true power in the previous two fights, and now she was ready to unleash it in full force.


    The tiger, a formidable rank 9 acolyte with seven pirs formed, proved to be a fierce adversary. Had Shinta remained at rank 7, she might have faltered against his onught. However, her recent growth over the past 10 days has been remarkable. Enhanced battle prowess and improved movement techniques kept her one step ahead of the relentless tiger. His anger-fueled charges only served to further tip the scales in her favor.


    Yet, it was Shinta''s newly honed innate skill, Poison Breath with increased darkness power, that ultimately secured her victory. With each exhale, she unleashed a venomous mist that slowly numbed her opponent, gradually diminishing his battle power. As the tiger''s strength waned, Shinta seized the opportunity to im her triumph.


    The red tiger''s expression twisted in disdain at her tactic, but Shinta nonchntly dismissed his objections.


    "Well… this is not a secret weapon," with a wicked smile she said, "You lose, pay up!!"


    Shinta leaves the hall at rank 25, and 17,000 contribution points richer. She also manages to somehow exact revenge for the first year; however, her tricks make both first-years and seniors wary of her. As for the instructors, they find her intriguing.