Chapter 40 Martial Artist Certification, Lan Yu

Today is July 1st, and it is also the day for martial artist certification.

Chu Han had drawn 10 body tempering pills, which he kept in his space.

"The martial artist certification starts at 8:00 AM; I must succeed today."

In another 26 days, it will be the Martial Arts Grand Examination.

Registration will close half a month before the grand examination.

He only has 9 days left to register.

He finished his breakfast, tidied up a bit, and prepared to set off.

Just as he was about to leave, Zhao Feiyu sent him a message, asking him to bring the Black-Maned Lion Cub along.

Chu Han carried a backpack and placed the cub inside.

If all goes well, the transaction can be completed today.

"Son, good luck!"

Amidst his parents' cheers, Chu Han left home.

When he arrived at the Martial Artist Association, even the plaza outside was a sea of people, packed to capacity.

Most of those here were Quasi-Martial Artists coming for their martial artist certification.

Chu Han squeezed into the crowd, searching for Zhao Feiyu's location.

"Brother Chu! Over here!"

Zhao Feiyu's shout came from not far away. Chu Han looked toward the sound and saw Zhao Feiyu dressed in a brand-new black martial arts uniform, waving at him.

Chu Han walked over to Zhao Feiyu, pointed to the backpack on his back, and whispered, "Where is the buyer? Aren't they with you?"

"Don't worry, they're here."

Zhao Feiyu smiled and said, "There are too many people right now. We'll proceed with the transaction once the martial artist certification is finished. The buyer is already waiting."

Chu Han nodded. "Alright, there's no rush for the moment."

His gaze swept over the crowd and found that several long queues had already formed ahead.

At a rough glance, there were about a thousand people participating in the martial artist certification.

Besides the Quasi-Martial Artists there for certification, the Martial Arts Association plaza was also filled with people accompanying the examinees or just watching the spectacle.

In short, the Martial Arts Association was exceptionally lively today.

Chu Han and Zhao Feiyu also joined the end of one of the queues.

Before the official assessment, everyone would undergo a qualification evaluation to filter out those with insufficient strength.

The method for qualification evaluation was simple: upon entering the Martial Arts Association assessment hall, one would be checked by a detection instrument. Anyone deemed unqualified by the instrument would be turned away.

However, there were still ten minutes before they could officially enter the assessment hall.

The people in line were all discussing the Martial Artist assessment.

"I heard that among those coming for certification this time, many have been Quasi-Martial Artists for years. They only managed to Breakthrough at the very last step and are hoping to succeed in their certification today."

"Yeah, and there are also some who have failed certification multiple times but haven't given up, coming back again to try their luck."

"However, the Martial Artist assessment is very strict. I reckon the qualification evaluation alone will eliminate twenty to thirty percent of the people."

Chu Han overheard these comments while his gaze swept over the numerous examinees; indeed, many Martial Artists fit the descriptions provided.

Some older examinees were over 40 years old and still hadn't given up on their chance for certification.

For many, becoming a Martial Artist is a lifelong dream, signifying that they have officially crossed the threshold of the Martial Dao, and their status and position will rise accordingly.

So even if they had failed multiple times, they would still try every possible means.

"But the most noteworthy aspect of this martial artist certification is still these high school seniors taking part."

"Right, I heard that Jiangcheng First High School has produced several geniuses with A-Rank Talent. They will definitely shine brilliantly this time."

"I really envy these geniuses; they've reached heights right after graduation that we've struggled for years to achieve."

Speaking of the high school seniors, many people showed expressions of envy.

Although the high school seniors had only recently undergone their Awakening, those who were truly gifted had basically already crossed the threshold of a Martial Artist and would seize this opportunity for certification.

Generally speaking, students who awakened a B-Rank Talent or higher have a great chance of pushing for the Martial Artist Realm during this period, provided their cultivation methods are appropriate and resources are sufficient.

And for those favored children of heaven who awakened an A-Rank Talent, it was almost certain they had already become Martial Artists by this time.

"There are quite a few high school seniors for this certification," Chu Han remarked.

High school seniors were easy to identify; most were full of vigor and had proud expressions.

After all, the Martial Arts Grand Examination is at the end of the month. Those who can undergo martial artist certification at this time are all geniuses confident in aiming for top-tier schools; they indeed have reason to be proud.

Zhao Feiyu also said with a hint of pride, "Of course, but most are only 1st Tier Martial Artists. Those who can reach the Second-Tier can be counted on one hand. The two of us are definitely the strongest duo here."

Chu Han smiled slightly upon hearing this; indeed, as Zhao Feiyu said, these students were relatively green.

As the two were talking, a mocking voice suddenly came from behind: "Yo, isn't this the Genius of the Zhao Family? I heard you awakened a powerful blue Mad Lion Bloodline?"

Chu Han and Zhao Feiyu turned back at the same time and saw several high school seniors walking over.

The leader was tall and burly with a buzz cut. A lightning symbol was shaved into the hair on the right side of his head, and his body emitted a faint Thunder Attribute Essence Force.

"Who is he? Is he a student from your First High School?" Chu Han asked.

Zhao Feiyu said, "Yeah, his name is Lei Meng, a scion of the Capital's Lei Family and the son of the chairman of the Jiangcheng branch of the Thunder Martial Arts School. Lei Meng and I have always been at odds."

"So it's him."

Chu Han remembered; the person who had pursued the First High School's belle alongside Zhao Feiyu was also named Lei Meng.

It really is a case of 'enemies are bound to meet'.

"Lei Meng, what right does a brute like you have to talk about me? It seems your injuries have all healed."

Previously, when Zhao Feiyu and Lei Meng had a conflict, Lei Meng had several ribs broken by Zhao Feiyu.

Mentioning this matter now made Lei Meng extremely displeased.

"Hmph, my strength has already reached the limit of a 1st Tier Martial Artist. A Family disgrace like you will never catch up to me."

As he spoke, Lei Meng stepped aside. From behind him emerged a beautiful woman with a stunning figure.

The beauty glanced at Zhao Feiyu, then walked to Lei Meng's side and naturally leaned against him.

"Liu Xi! Why are you hanging out with Lei Meng!"

Seeing this girl, Zhao Feiyu immediately lost his composure because this girl named Liu Xi was the First High School belle that he and Lei Meng had both pursued.

He didn't expect that Liu Xi would now take the initiative to throw herself into Lei Meng's arms, which was quite a blow to Zhao Feiyu.

"Zhao Feiyu, Liu Xi is my girlfriend now. Don't harass her anymore, or don't blame me for being impolite."

Lei Meng smugly gave Liu Xi's curve a squeeze and said while looking provocatively at Zhao Feiyu.

Liu Xi, who had been squeezed in public, turned slightly red but didn't resist, tacitly accepting Lei Meng's action.

Liu Xi hadn't agreed to either Zhao Feiyu or Lei Meng back then. It wasn't until after the talent Awakening, when Lei Meng awakened a relatively more powerful A-Rank Talent, combined with his status, that Liu Xi took the initiative to become his girlfriend.

"Damn it, you're looking for death!"

Provoked by Lei Meng, Zhao Feiyu's temper immediately flared.

His Second-Tier strength fully erupted, triggering a small Essence Force storm.

Bathed in purple Essence Force, he threw a Mad Lion Fist toward Lei Meng.

Lei Meng's expression changed drastically; he hadn't expected Zhao Feiyu to be so strong. But refusing to back down, he met the punch with one of his own: "Zhao Feiyu, don't think I'm afraid of you. Behold my Thunder King Punch!"

Their fists instantly collided, and a massive burst of Essence Force energy erupted, blowing back the other surrounding Martial Artists.

The next moment, Lei Meng was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Although his strength was great, he hadn't broken through to the Second-Tier yet; he was only at the limit of the 1st Tier.

Facing Zhao Feiyu, who was already at the Second-Tier, he was naturally defeated in an instant.

"Impossible! How have you already broken through to the Second-Tier?!"

Lei Meng clutched his chest and roared in disbelief.

"Don't compare yourself to me. Today, I must give you another lesson to remember, so you know I, Zhao Feiyu, am not to be trifled with!"

As Zhao Feiyu spoke, he charged forward once again, intending to teach Lei Meng a lesson.

Suddenly, a gust of wild wind swept in and collided with Zhao Feiyu.

The next instant, Zhao Feiyu was knocked back.

"Fellow student, please do not harm my friend!"

As a cold voice rang out, the wind dissipated, and several more people who looked like students appeared in front of Lei Meng.

The person controlling the wind, who was also the speaker, was another Second-Tier Martial Artist.

Chu Han felt an aura from him even stronger than Zhao Feiyu's; this person had been a Second-Tier Martial Artist for at least some time.

His gaze continued to sweep over the others, but he saw an unexpected figure.

Li Mengran?

She actually appeared together with this person who controlled the wind!