51: Chapter 51 The Monthly Exam Arrives

Multiple layers are stacked within a single thrust, like surging waves.

Eventually forming a continuous shockwave with astonishing destructive power.

Enough to shatter gold and break stone!

Just imagining that scene makes one's heart race.

However, to practice and perform this move...

The minimum entry requirement is to cultivate the Skin and Flesh Chapter to the Third Revolution.

The Counter-shock Astral Qi must reach a certain intensity and volume.

Otherwise, it is impossible to support the condensation and stacking of the Spear Aura.

"Third Revolution... I haven't even finished the Second Revolution yet."

Qin Yan composed himself and continued to focus on the Spear Technique practice before him.

One must eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.

With the assistance of the medicinal bath's power, he felt that today's cultivation efficiency was extremely high.

The trace of pale gold "Qi" within his body showed a significantly enhanced effect on tempering his skin and flesh.

Cultivating without track of time, until the night deepened outside the window.

Under the starlit sky, Qin Yan finally finished all of today's training sessions.

He was drenched in sweat, but his spirit was exceptionally invigorated.

"At this rate, combined with the medicinal baths, I'm afraid I'll be able to complete the second tempering in less than a week!"

Feeling the obvious changes in his body, his heart was filled with anticipation.

After washing up, Qin Yan sat cross-legged on the bed and summoned the panel again.

[Sky-Supporting One Qi Stance: Level Five (Perfected)]

[Level: Early First Grade Martial Artist]

[Blood Qi: 11 Cal]

[spirit: 42 Hz]

[Martial Skill: Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear: Flesh and Skin Chapter Second Revolution (77%)]

[Spear Technique: Third Stage (18%)]

[Alchemy: Complete Explanation of Low-Grade Spirit Herbs (2.6%)]

[Skill Points: 1 point]

[Note: As long as you work hard, there will be rewards]

"At this stage, the most important thing is to improve my strength at all costs to prepare for the Monthly Exam!

The realm of martial skills is the foundation; it directly determines my tempering progress and actual combat capability."

Without any hesitation, Qin Yan invested that 1 skill point entirely into the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear: Flesh and Skin Chapter!

Buzz—

As the Skill Points were invested, many profound meanings regarding the Skin and Flesh Chapter of the "Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear" instantly flooded his mind.

The data on the panel changed accordingly:

[Martial Skill: Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear: Flesh and Skin Chapter Third Revolution (4%)]

[Skill Points: ]

"Broken through to the Third Revolution."

This meant his tempering speed would become faster and faster, and he could also start practicing the Nine Layers Astral Shock.

Seven days later, Qin Yan's blood qi surged throughout his body.

A layer of pale golden luster flickered on the surface of his skin, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

"The second tempering is finally complete."

Another seven days passed, and Qin Yan finished his practice, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

These days of hard cultivation were not in vain, yielding 56 Skill Points.

He invested all the Skill Points he had gained into the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear.

The Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear broke through to the Fourth Revolution (6%).

However, at this critical moment of progress in his cultivation, he had to stop.

The reason was simple—his resources were exhausted.

During these days, he had exchanged all his points for golden scale grass and iron bone flower, and the pills given by Xiao Huo were also completely consumed.

Fortunately, the results were significant; the third Skin Tempering was successfully completed.

A metallic luster faintly flowed beneath his skin; he had officially stepped into the Mid First Rank realm.

"Without cultivation resources, even if the martial skill realm is high, the progress of cultivation will slow down."

"A pity that Modu University's academic credits and huaxia coins are not interchangeable.

Otherwise, I could convert this sum of money on hand into academic credits."

A huge sum of nearly a million was still sitting quietly in his account.

This was the reward from the Linhai City Education Bureau for his admission to Modu University of Martial Arts.

With only seven days left until the Monthly Exam, even with sufficient resources, it would be difficult for him to complete the fourth Skin Tempering in such a short time.

After a moment's thought, Qin Yan made a decision: "Since it's hard to break through in realm, I'll improve my combat strength."

He decided to invest all the Skill Points he would obtain next into his Spear Technique cultivation.

An early Third Stage Spear Technique could already erupt with one spear force, increasing power by 120%.

And if he could break through to the mid-Third Stage, he could trigger two spear forces simultaneously.

So, in the next seven days, Qin Yan devoted all his time to practicing the Nine Layers Astral Shock.

On the eve of the Monthly Exam, the night was deep.

Qin Yan once again invested the Skill Points he gained today into his Spear Technique realm.

The progress bar for his Spear Technique skill broke through a certain threshold.

It stopped steadily at the 31% mark—mid-Third Stage, success!

"With my current strength, aiming for the top ten of the grade should be no problem."

Qin Yan felt the surging blood qi within his body.

With a blood qi value of 130 Cal supported by the Third Stage Spear Technique, his explosive power could reach 156 Cal.

In terms of blood qi intensity alone, even if Jin Gang completed the fifth Skin Tempering within these twenty days, he might not be his match.

His goal for this Monthly Exam was clear—secure a spot in the top ten.

And currently ranked tenth was none other than Jin Gang, with whom he had some history.

The next morning, after Qin Yan practiced his Spear Technique as usual.

He had a simple breakfast and headed to Martial Arts Field No. 1.

Martial Arts Field No. 1 covered a vast area and was magnificent in scale.

It was the dedicated venue for freshman New Students to conduct various sparring, competitions, and formal events.

When Qin Yan stepped inside, the venue was already crowded with people.

Many New Students were waiting here early, the air filled with an atmosphere of tension and anticipation.

In the crowd, he caught sight of Lu Youyou and Xiao Wangshu.

Where the two young girls were naturally attracted many eyes.

Qin Yan did not wish to become a target of public criticism, so he did not go over to greet them.

Soon, Jin Gang's figure also appeared in the field.

Their eyes met briefly in the air before each looked away.

Regardless of what Jin Gang thought, for Qin Yan...

For the sake of the top ten rewards and to settle that bit of personal grievance.

Today on the arena, he would definitely challenge Jin Gang!

Suddenly, a figure appeared in the center of the arena.

"Now that everyone is here, I'll keep it brief."

Instructor Lin Jian's voice spread clearly throughout the entire Martial Arts Arena.

"The Monthly Exam rules are divided into two rounds."

"The first round is the Selection Trial to determine the top one hundred in the grade.

Classmates ranked lower can challenge those ranked higher; if they win, they take their rank.

The top ten do not need to participate in this selection round."

"The second round is the Arena Challenge.

The top ten in the grade will each occupy an arena.

Other Classmates can initiate a challenge, but each person has only one challenge opportunity."

As soon as he finished speaking, Instructor Lin Jian's figure vanished from the arena, leaving behind a field full of students eager to get started.

Qin Yan stood at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, his gaze sweeping across the ten giant arenas lined up in sequence.

The ten arenas, built of Blue Ridge Rock, were arranged in a circle, each covering a vast area.

These arenas were clearly specially designed, enough to withstand the fierce clashes between First Grade Martial Artists.

As the referee teacher's clear shout of "Selection Trial, begin!" echoed through the field.

The lower-ranked students, who had long been unable to restrain themselves, immediately surged toward their chosen targets like a tide to initiate challenges.