9: Admissions

Chen Qing wasn't quite sure what was happening, and currently, no one could answer his questions.

He had half a mind to find Li Tianyang again, to see if he knew anything about this situation.

However, he decided against it. Li Tianyang might not even be at Yuanyang Martial Arts Academy anymore. The most pressing matter was to quickly enter a Martial Arts University; the teachers there should definitely know.

After a simple breakfast left by his father before work, Chen Qing left the house and headed to school.

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The Martial Arts selection in Yunhai City had been ongoing for nearly a month.

Since the beginning of July, all major middle schools had submitted their students' basic information to the education department.

The Martial Arts selection actually involved an examination, and this selection exam had been fully completed between mid-July and mid-August.

The exam content was extensive, divided into cultural subjects, ability assessment, vitality assessment, and simple combat-oriented assessments.

Chen Qing, of course, didn't participate in any of them, because his original ability Rank and vitality strength did not meet the basic requirements.

To enter a Martial Arts University, even the lowest tier, one's vitality had to exceed 0.5.

The end of August was naturally for making up omissions and deficiencies in the Martial Arts selection.

This meant some people might have performed poorly or had physical reasons, leading to them not being able to take the exam on time or failing the tests.

For this group of people, the Alliance was not rigid or pedantic; it still provided a remedial opportunity.

It was evident that the Alliance was eager for talent, unwilling to let go of any potential Prodigy.

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Yunhai Middle School.

When Chen Qing arrived at the homeroom teacher's office again, the homeroom teacher, Ma Wenguo, was beaming and immediately pulled him to the principal's office.

"Chen Qing, you're finally here! The admissions teachers from the four famous universities have been waiting for a long time, they're just waiting for you!"

Chen Qing, with dark circles under his eyes, entered the principal's office under his urging.

Upon entering the principal's office, Chen Qing immediately saw several figures sitting in the sofa area: three men and one woman.

Besides them, there was also a familiar figure: Li Tianyang.

Why was this guy here? Wasn't he busy? Was he really that free?

Li Tianyang wasn't surprised, watching him enter with a gentle smile.

He, of course, had to come. He had told Chen Qing yesterday that he needed to see the principal to have his portraits taken down.

And this guy was incredibly flamboyant; the four teachers sat on one side of the sofa, while Li Tianyang, being awesome, sat alone opposite the four of them!

It was as if he was instructing subordinates or holding a meeting.

However, the four admissions teachers opposite him ignored him. Upon seeing Chen Qing enter, they all looked at this young junior.

An older, more mature-looking middle-aged man smiled and said, "Ah, indeed, new talent emerges in every generation! Little Chen, seeing you reminds me of Little Zheng back in the day!"

Little Zheng was the other person sitting beside him, also the admissions teacher from Shenlin Martial Arts University, Zheng Kai.

Zheng Kai's smile stiffened upon hearing this. "Shen Weiguo, you're not much older than me, are you? When you came to our school to recruit me, you were only in your third year of university. How did I become your junior?"

Wasn't this clearly undermining him? Kyoto Martial Arts University actually sent this person to recruit! He heard he was about to Breakthrough to Rank 7, almost a Martial Saint, yet still so unreliable!

A graceful female teacher with a charming smile, Liu Yunyan, the admissions teacher from Moneng Martial Arts University, noticed Chen Qing's dark circles and already had an idea. She smiled, "Little Chen, why are your eyes so dark? Come, come to older sister's side, older sister will rub them for you."

She was the star recruiter for Moneng Martial Arts University's admissions office, specializing in unconventional recruitment methods with exceptionally high success rates. At this moment, she adopted the persona of a caring older sister.

"Recruit if you're going to recruit, but constantly playing these little tricks on students? Is that how you teach students at Moneng Martial Arts University?" Beside her, a strong, masculine man looked at Liu Yunyan with a cold, disdainful gaze.

"Yan Zheng, what business is it of yours how I recruit? I'm not harming them, am I? Did I bother you?" Liu Yunyan frowned and retorted.

"Hmph!" Yan Zheng, from Jinling Martial Arts University, looked significantly younger than the other three present, not much older than Chen Qing and Li Tianyang.

He had a stern expression, looking at Chen Qing: "A Martial Artist should protect the country! Always maintain an innocent heart. If your intentions are not pure, why practice martial arts?"

"My name is Yan Zheng, and I am the admissions teacher sent by Jinling Martial Arts University this time. I'm not much older than you; I stayed on as a teacher at Jinling Martial Arts University right after graduation, so I'm your senior. The other three here are at least Rank 5, while I am currently Rank 4, but I am confident I will reach Rank 5 within two years!" Yan Zheng's words were firm, and he spoke without any intention of recruitment, as if he were narrating something to be proud of.

The other three in the room, hearing his words, were somewhat awed. As Martial Artists, they naturally knew that Yan Zheng spoke the truth.

To reach Rank 4 before graduation was extremely fast throughout the entire Federation, and they knew even better than Chen Qing that this person's ability Rank was only C-grade!

To possess a promotion speed comparable to that of A-grade or even S-grade Aptitude with a C-grade Aptitude was not something all schools could simply cultivate in a Genius student!

For new students like Chen Qing, this was convincing!

Yan Zheng looked at Chen Qing and continued, "The Martial Dao is not about social graces, but about continuous combat and protecting one's home! If you dare to fight, and are willing to fight, then Jinling welcomes you at any time. But if you only wish to live a peaceful life, I'm sorry, even if you are S-grade, Jinling has no place for you!"

His words were serious, with no hint of joking, as if a single word from him could prevent Chen Qing from entering Jinling Martial Arts University.

"Yan Zheng! Watch your words! Are you implying that we are all cowards who fear battle, and only your Jinling dares to fight?" Shen Weiguo from Kyoto Martial Arts University was somewhat angered.

Yan Zheng's gaze did not waver, looking directly at him, just staring, without speaking.

"You!" Shen Weiguo was furious, rising to his feet, about to erupt.

The air in the room instantly became somewhat solidified.

The principal of Yunhai had already left, and the homeroom teacher Ma Wenguo, who had accompanied Chen Qing, was now terrified, constantly retreating towards the door. He had originally wanted to show his face, but now he regretted it. Not only did no one pay attention to him, but he also encountered this situation.

Next time, he would rather die than try to get close!

Chen Qing, however, felt nothing. It wasn't that he was strong, but rather that the admissions teacher named Shen Weiguo had clearly reined in his power, not affecting him.

He turned to look at Li Tianyang, who was watching the drama unfold with a composed expression, thought for a moment, and walked over to sit beside him.

Li Tianyang smiled, "Heh heh, interesting, isn't it? Don't mind them, they won't actually fight."

He pointed at Yan Zheng opposite them. Chen Qing didn't know where this guy got the courage to point fingers at others here.

"This person is interesting! I've heard of him, one of the most outstanding individuals of the previous generation at Jinling Martial Arts University, a ruthless one! Hey, you think your Yang-ge is ruthless enough, right? But compared to him, I really can't say I'm better!"

"This guy's ability Rank is C-grade! There were many Prodigies of his generation, some with A-grade or even S-grade abilities, but he suppressed them all!"

Chen Qing was surprised. He hadn't expected Jinling to send such a ruthless person. Hearing him speak just now, a Rank 4 daring to challenge a Rank 6, he thought it was just bluster.

Now, hearing this, he realized the man truly had confidence.

However, Chen Qing then looked at the person beside him. Big Brother, you say others are ruthless, and yes, they have the capital.

But what are you doing? As soon as I came in, I saw you sitting here calmly, acting like you're in charge.

Everyone else is on the verge of erupting, and you're still pointing fingers. Aren't you afraid?

Li Tianyang looked at his expression, as if guessing his meaning.

"Don't look at me, what's there to be afraid of! Didn't he say it? A Martial Artist dares to fight! Let them all come at me, I'll still take on all four of them!"

Chen Qing's eyes immediately widened, looking at him in disbelief.