A bright flash brought an opponent onto the arena platform, a middle-aged man at the ninth level of the Purification Stage.
Immediately, Ethan Lin accessed Star Network's challenge settings to review his opponent's basic information.
Nickname: Black Tiger One
Age: 43
Record: 998 wins, 3987 losses
Level: Ninth level of the Purification Stage
Title: None
Black Tiger One checked Ethan's profile and saw he was a rare newcomer. With a smirk, he taunted, "Well, well, looks like my luck's in. I get to teach a rookie a lesson! You've got talent, reaching the ninth level so young, but talent doesn't equal strength. Today, I'll show you the meaning of real combat."
"Go ahead," Ethan said calmly, gesturing for him to begin.
With a powerful step forward, Black Tiger One lunged, his movements forceful and practiced. Although his record was heavily weighted with losses, he had clearly learned much from countless battles. His body was covered in the shadow of a tiger, preparing to unleash a technique common in the Galactic Era—a perfected fourth-level martial skill known as Tiger Charge.
Ethan countered with a single, controlled punch, shattering Black Tiger's tiger-shadow technique. His strike landed squarely on Black Tiger One's chest, reducing him to fragments of light as he vanished from the arena.
First win: a flawless victory.
In a small city on Earth, Black Tiger One snapped out of Star Network and grumbled, "I just got one-punched by a rookie… How embarrassing!"
With his initial victory, Ethan continued through the challenge rounds, facing increasingly stronger opponents with each win. According to Star Network's rules, consecutive wins led to progressively challenging opponents, making the "100-Win Streak" title an arduous feat requiring exceptional strength beyond the usual limits.
Day turned to night, and both Ethan and Xena Xiao logged out of Star Network to rest.
"So, how did you do, Ethan?" Xena asked.
"Pretty well," he replied with a grin. "I'm at 73 wins now."
"Wow! I'm at 54 wins!" Xena smiled, playfully sticking out her tongue.
"You're doing great too. I had the advantage, being at the tenth level against opponents at the ninth. It's mostly a matter of keeping calm—no need for complex techniques."
For Ethan, the 100-win streak seemed within easy reach, merely a matter of persistence. After grabbing dinner and spending an hour meditating, Xena returned to Star Network to continue her challenges.
The following morning at seven, students passing by the Points Crystal Monument noticed a surprising change in the rankings. Xena, who had previously held first place with 1,193 points, was now in second. Gallen Jin had taken the top spot with 1,673 points—a 700-point leap overnight.
"Whoa, how did Gallen suddenly gain 700 points? Where did he earn so many?"
"I haven't even earned a single point yet, and here he is with 1,673! It's impossible to keep up!"
"It's the '100 Wins in a Day' title from Star Network's Challenge Arena. Winning 100 fights in a single day—that's an insane feat! Most people would burn out their mental strength. Gallen really must have a powerful will!"
"Looks like I was right—Xena was leading early, but it seems she doesn't have what it takes to maintain the lead. Gallen's pulling ahead by hundreds of points; I don't think she can catch up."
"Gallen Jin is definitely the Jin family's brightest prodigy. Looks like he's got the Freshman King title locked down!"
Meanwhile, Gallen Jin exited Star Network, exhausted and nearly delirious. After 24 hours straight of challenges and securing 100 victories, he had finally claimed the title. While the first few matches had been easy, his later opponents had grown stronger, with some even employing complex techniques that kept him on his toes.
"I'm done for a day," Gallen muttered, barely able to think straight. "With this 700-point lead, Xena Xiao won't be able to close the gap anytime soon."
Just as he was settling down to rest, his phone rang. It was Sage Feng Zhao.
"Gallen, did you see? You're back in second place—Xena overtook you again."
The news left Gallen stunned.
At the Points Crystal Monument, Xena's name had returned to the top position. Her score had jumped from 1,193 to 1,693, and within ten minutes, she reclaimed her lead. Students quickly checked and found that Xena had earned the 100 Consecutive Wins title in Star Network's Challenge Arena.
"Gallen is strong, but thanks to your win streak, you've got him on the run," Ethan commented. "That '100 Wins in a Day' title is impressive—700 points is a lot. Xena, you got 100 wins in 25 hours. With a bit of extra effort, you could probably claim the one-day title yourself."
"No rush. I'll rest up first," Xena said, stifling a yawn. Despite her constant meditation, even her spirit, fortified by the Tao Te Ching, felt the strain of her prolonged focus. "I'll try for it after I get some sleep. I need my energy for another 100 matches."
"Good plan. I'll rest up in the Guardian Spirit space. After we're both recharged, we'll go for the '100 Wins in a Day' challenge together!" Ethan laughed.
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