76: Chapter 76 Sun Kong: I'm doing it again!!

However, the massive emotional fluctuation immediately brought a backlash.

His vision went black, and he almost fainted on the spot.

"No, I can't get excited... In my current state, let alone receiving new knowledge, even normal thinking is difficult."

Qin Yan forced himself to calm down.

He had originally intended to use his accumulated Skill Points immediately to unlock the Alchemist profession, but at this moment, he could only forcibly suppress that impulse.

He was afraid that in such a fragile state of spirit, forcibly receiving a large amount of alchemy knowledge would directly cause his spirit sea to collapse.

Then, he thought of tomorrow's Monthly Exam.

"In my current state, if I go onto the arena, I'm afraid I won't even be able to stand steadily, let alone fight."

This Monthly Exam, tenth place definitely cannot be kept..."

He had great self-awareness.

Not to mention he was extremely weak now, even if he were in perfect condition.

Having made no progress in strength for a month, facing other Classmates who might have improved by leaps and bounds, he might not necessarily be sure of victory.

"Forget it, the top priority is to recover my spirit and unlock the Alchemist profession."

The Monthly Exam... I'll give up on it this time."

Acting on his thought, Qin Yan spoke to his smart bracelet: "Xiao Shu, help me submit a leave application for the Monthly Exam to the Academic Affairs Office."

The reason... just write that I'm feeling unwell and need rest."

"Understood, Master. Submitting the application for you..."

Xiao Shu's cold electronic voice sounded: "Application successfully submitted, waiting for the Academic Affairs Office's approval."

After doing all this, Qin Yan felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his heart.

He lay back down, closed his eyes, and stopped thinking about bothersome matters like alchemy and the Monthly Exam.

Now, the only thing he needed to do was to rest well.

He adjusted his breathing, tried to empty his thoughts, and allowed exhaustion to drag him into a deeper sleep.

Outside the window, the moonlight was like water, and all was silent.

The night passed in silence.

The next day.

When the morning light filled the Modu University of Martial Arts campus, Qin Yan was still sound asleep in the bedroom of his manor.

He was completely unaware of the gradually rising heated atmosphere on the Martial Arts Arena.

Inside Martial Arts Arena No. 1, the noise was deafening.

The new month's Monthly Exam arrived as scheduled, with an atmosphere even more tense and intense than the last one.

When Instructor Lin Jian stood on the high platform and announced in a clear voice, "The master of Arena No. 10, Qin Yan, has given up his qualification for this Monthly Exam challenge due to certain reasons,"

The audience below immediately broke into an uproar and discussion.

"Qin Yan gave up?"

"I heard his state has been extremely poor this month, with no progress in his cultivation."

"He probably knows he can't keep tenth place, so he just didn't come, right?"

"What a pity, his defeat of Jin Gang last time was quite stunning."

"Hmph, just a flash in the pan, it seems he lacks stamina."

Qin Yan's absence instantly caused ripples.

Especially since the throne of tenth place was now vacant.

It immediately became the focus of many New Students who felt their strength had improved and were intent on pushing for a ranking.

In an instant, Arena No. 10 became the hottest focus of the entire venue, with a continuous stream of challengers.

Flashing blades and shadows of swords, blood and qi surging, shouts and the clashing of weapons rose and fell.

After a series of what could be called tragic brawls, in the end, it was the recovered Jin Gang.

Relying on the stronger foundation of completing his sixth Skin Tempering and a fierce will for revenge.

He carved a blood-soaked path through many competitors and reclaimed the tenth-place throne he had once lost!

He stood on the arena, clenching his fists.

Feeling the envious or wary gazes cast from around him.

There wasn't much joy in his heart, only a gloomy sense of things returning to their rightful owner.

His gaze swept toward the direction of Qin Yan's manor, a cold light flashing in his eyes for a moment.

"Qin Yan, you're lucky this time! Next time, I will definitely step on you with my own hands!"

At the same time, Sun Kong, who was originally ranked fourth, also faced many challengers.

The reason was simple: he had been seriously injured and unconscious during the last Monthly Exam.

According to the rules, if someone could defeat him this time, they would receive double the fourth-place academic credits reward!

This was undoubtedly a huge temptation.

However, all those who dared to step onto the arena to challenge Sun Kong.

Ultimately returned in defeat, one could even say they were crushed.

On the arena, Sun Kong.

Compared to a month ago, his aura was already significantly different.

His whole body was full of blood and qi, and his exposed skin was faintly covered with a layer of solid yellow light membrane.

It was like a tough rock armor draped over him—this was the hallmark of his main Body Tempering Martial Art reaching the "Great Success" realm!

In the last Monthly Exam, he had been defeated by the effect of Lu Youyou's Great Success Body Tempering Martial Art.

This month he had cultivated frantically and finally successfully stepped into this realm as well!

"Clang!" Zhao Qingyun, ranked fifth, thrust the long spear in his hand like a venomous dragon emerging from its hole.

With a sharp whistling sound, it stabbed fiercely at Sun Kong's chest!

However, that layer of yellow light membrane only swayed slightly.

A ripple spread, and it easily blocked this sharp spear strike, without even leaving a white mark!

"My turn!" Sun Kong grinned, revealing white teeth, and swept the long staff in his hand.

Like Mount Tai pressing down, with matchless power, it heavily struck Zhao Qingyun's waist and abdomen!

"Pffft—" Zhao Qingyun was hit hard and flew backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood while still in the air.

He fell heavily below the arena.

After struggling a few times, he was actually unable to get up for a moment, clearly having suffered significant internal injuries.

Sun Kong looked at Zhao Qingyun's miserable state.

He couldn't help but feel a secret thrill in his heart, as if a pent-up breath had also been exhaled.

"Last time, I was sent flying by Lu Youyou's hammer just like this..."

"Now, I have also become the person who crushes others!"

Thinking of this, his burning gaze couldn't help but turn toward Arena No. 3 not far away.

That petite figure carrying a giant hammer—Lu Youyou.

"Now I have tempered my skin seven times, and my Body Tempering Martial Art is also at Great Success!

Although the injury last time delayed my progress slightly, could Lu Youyou have made leaps and bounds in just one month?"

A strong desire to challenge rose in Sun Kong's heart, "Should I... go challenge her? To wipe out my previous humiliation!"

No sooner said than done, Sun Kong did not hesitate at all.

Carrying his long staff, he strode onto Arena No. 3.

Lu Youyou looked at Sun Kong as he stepped onto her arena, first slightly stunned, then seemingly understanding something.

A playful smile with a hint of mockery curled at the corner of her mouth, and she didn't say much.

She just slowly lowered the giant hammer on her shoulder.

The hammerhead made contact with the arena floor, making a dull "thud" sound.

Seeing both sides ready, the referee immediately announced: "Begin the match!"

"Boom!"

Almost at the moment the words fell, both of them moved at the same time!

Sun Kong's long staff was like the wind, with layers of staff shadows, covering Lu Youyou with a whistling sound.

While Lu Youyou swung that giant hammer, which was extremely disproportionate to her body size.

The hammer wind was fierce and domineering, meeting the attack without showing any weakness.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

The sound of the hammer and staff clashing was incessant.

Sun Kong's Great Success "Immovable Rock Art" had amazing defense.

He repeatedly withstood Lu Youyou's heavy hammer while his long staff sought opportunities to counterattack from tricky angles.