4: test

“All students, line up and prepare for the Martial Arts Entrance Exam’s preliminary test!”

Yang Tianba shouted.

The entire third-year class had 10 sections, totaling over five hundred students.

The testing ground was on the athletic field, divided into ten areas for testing by class.

Once each class had organized their teams, Principal Chen Jiang picked up the microphone to speak:

“Today we are conducting a preliminary test, as the Martial Arts Entrance Exam is imminent.”

“To encourage everyone, the school will reward the top five students with three portions of Body Tempering Fluid each.”

“The first-place student will receive five portions of Body Tempering Fluid!”

Five portions!

Valued at three million federal currency!

The students below began to discuss animatedly, all looking extremely eager.

“Alright, each class, organize and begin your tests.”

Seeing the atmosphere stirred up, Chen Jiang spoke.

Yang Tianba also began to organize the students to line up, one by one stepping forward to test.

Bang! Bang!

The entire training hall was filled with the continuous sound of impact testing instruments.

“Strength 205KG, Basic Fist Technique入門 (beginner level), next.”

“Strength 388KG, Basic Fist Technique入門 (beginner level), next.”

Yang Tianba was seen recording each student's results with an expressionless face.

Currently, most were at the early stage of Martial Apprentice.

Only the occasional appearance of a mid-stage Martial Apprentice would pique his interest.

After all.

The number of students who could get into a Martial Arts University from each school was few and far between.

Most students who failed the Martial Arts Entrance Exam.

Ultimately chose to study a skill at a vocational technical school.

This way, they could at least make a living in this Martial Arts world.

“Strength 629KG, late-stage Martial Apprentice, Basic Fist Technique mastered!”

Boom!

A burst of clamor came from Class 3.

A student in a blue training uniform stood in the center.

His face was brimming with confidence.

“That’s Zhang Xiang, I heard his comprehension is incredibly heaven-defying; he’s mastered the Basic Fist Technique!”

“The Lightning Martial Arts Academy immediately invested in him and raised his cultivation.”

“It’s truly terrifying; with this score, he has a chance at the two prestigious universities.”

Minimum requirements for prestigious universities: Martial Warrior realm, Basic Fist Technique mastered.

“It’s truly infuriating when you compare yourself to others.”

“I started practicing Basic Fist Technique in junior high, and I’m still just at the beginner level.”

Watching the discussions of the surrounding students.

Lin Chen once again felt fortunate that he had awakened the System.

“Zhang Li, it’s your turn.”

Yang Tianba said with a smile.

Yang Tianba was aware of the talented students in his class.

The girl with a ponytail walked forward with a grin—

Bang!

“Strength 580KG, late-stage Martial Apprentice!”

Immediately after, Zhang Li began to demonstrate the Basic Fist Technique.

“Basic Fist Technique proficient!”

Whoosh~

The Class 5 team grew boisterous again~

“Quiet!”

Yang Tianba shouted.

“Not bad, not bad.”

“Zhang Li, you truly didn't disappoint me. Has the Beichen Martial Arts Academy sponsored you?”

Yang Tianba asked, delighted.

“Yes.”

Zhang Li nodded in response.

Yang Tianba was very happy.

His class had another promising candidate for a Martial Arts University.

“Next, Qin Yu!”

Yang Tianba was well aware of Qin Yu’s strength.

A strong individual beyond the Martial Warrior realm, cultivated since childhood... Qin Yu slowly walked up.

He occasionally glanced in Lin Chen's direction, a hint of playfulness on his lips.

Lin Chen watched with an expressionless face.

Bang!

“Strength 713KG, late-stage Martial Apprentice, Basic Fist Technique mastered.”

Hiss~

“I remember last month Qin Yu’s Basic Fist Technique was still only proficient.”

Nearby students exclaimed repeatedly.

Qin Yu immediately became the center of attention.

“Not bad, not bad, you’re almost at the minimum requirements for prestigious universities!”

Yang Tianba said approvingly.

“I just can’t stand that guy.”

“He clearly doesn't need Body Tempering Fluid, yet he comes here to show off.”

“He’s just relying on his dad.”

“Lin Chen, you need to be careful of Qin Yu, he’s definitely going to cause you trouble.”

Li Tiexiong, the chubby guy next to him, said indignantly.

“Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.”

Seeing Qin Yu’s strength.

Lin Chen was also startled. He patted the chubby guy’s shoulder and said… The testing queue slowly advanced, and it was soon Lin Chen’s turn.

“Next, Lin Chen!”

Yang Tianba looked at Lin Chen and called out with a smile.

Lin Chen walked up to the strength testing instrument.

He slowly clenched his fist, pushed off with his back foot, and rotated his waist and hips to generate force—

Bang!

A loud thud.

The strength testing instrument vibrated violently.

The numbers on it jumped frantically~

“750KG, late-stage Martial Apprentice!”

Everyone stared at the numbers on the instrument.

Their faces filled with shock.

At the late-stage Martial Apprentice, it was very difficult to increase strength by even 1KG.

The effect of Body Tempering Fluid at this stage was already negligible.

It would be good if one portion of Body Tempering Fluid could increase strength by 1KG.

Once the peak strength value of a late-stage Martial Apprentice was reached, breaking through to Martial Warrior only required beginning bone forging.

Li Tiexiong and Zhang Li were the most shocked.

Being from similarly impoverished backgrounds, they knew Lin Chen’s true situation.

Looking at the expressionless Lin Chen.

Both of them felt as if he had become a different person.

Zhang Xiang from Class 3 in the distance also showed a wary expression.

Lin Chen had still hidden some of his strength.

After all, a tall tree catches the wind.

Human hearts are unpredictable!

Against high-level Martial Warriors, he currently had no self-preservation ability.

Lin Chen then began to practice his fist technique.

Lin Chen closed his eyes slightly to adjust.

A moment later, he suddenly opened them.

Lin Chen’s blood boiled throughout his body, exuding a sharp, powerful aura.

The 64-form fist technique was not performed in sequence, yet it appeared natural and fluid.

His body moved, delivering punches, each one generating gusts of wind.

“Basic Fist Technique mastered!”

Yang Tianba exclaimed in surprise.

The shock Lin Chen brought was simply too great!

This ordinarily average student kept bringing him surprises!

Hiss—

Sounds of gasps came from nearby.

“Basic Fist Technique mastered, he’ll soon break through to Martial Warrior!”

“Awesome, Brother Lin, from now on, you’re my brother, I admire you so much!”

Li Tiexiong shouted from the side.

“Lin Chen is so handsome, I wonder if he has a girlfriend.”

Many girls also began to discuss.

“How is this kid so strong?!”

Qin Yu, who saw this scene from afar, gritted his teeth.

This glory should have belonged to him!

“What if his talent is strong? He’s only at the Martial Apprentice realm.”

Qin Yu's lips curled into a sneer, his eyes revealing a sinister glint.

Half an hour later—

“Alright, today’s test is over.”

“The rewards for the top five in the grade will be distributed by the class teachers.”

“There’s less than a month until the Martial Arts Entrance Exam, everyone, don’t be discouraged.”

Subsequently, each class successively left the testing ground… “Lin Chen, this is your reward.”

Yang Tianba handed the five portions of Body Tempering Fluid to Lin Chen.

Looking at this student from an ordinary family, he had high hopes for him.

Lin Chen’s results were, not surprisingly, the first in the grade.

Taking the Body Tempering Fluid, Lin Chen went to the rooftop of the teaching building and swallowed all of it in one go!

energy points: 100

One portion of Body Tempering Fluid provided 20 energy points.

Looking at his remaining energy points.

Lin Chen was very excited; it was time to allocate points again.

Qin Yu would definitely come looking for trouble soon!

The fastest way for him to increase his combat power right now was—to raise his realm!

The panel flashed.

Realm: Early-stage Martial Warrior (100/1000)

Strength: 2240KG

Early-stage Martial Warrior strength is 1600KG ~ 2600KG.

Mid-stage Martial Warrior strength is 2600KG ~ 4000KG.

Late-stage Martial Warrior strength is 4000KG ~ 6000KG.

Early-stage Martial Warrior!

Looking at the progress bar, Lin Chen discovered that Martial Warrior actually required a progress bar of 1000.

Boom!

A powerful aura spread from within Lin Chen’s body.

The Martial Warrior realm began bone forging.

At this moment, the bones in his limbs glowed, and his muscles pulsed rhythmically throughout his body.

Early-stage Martial Warrior refines the bones of the four limbs!

Lin Chen tried to practice the Basic Fist Technique.

His body’s muscles bulged.

Every punch contained explosive power, the fist wind howled, and his punches were as fast as afterimages!

After sensing his own strength.

Lin Chen felt that dealing with an average mid-stage Martial Warrior should not be a problem.

After all, his Basic Fist Technique was at the mastered level, giving him a certain advantage.

Lin Chen was full of confidence.

In this era, the strong are respected.

As long as no lives are taken, the Federation generally does not pursue the matter.

After a long while.

Lin Chen got up and walked towards outside the school.

Passing a deserted small path.

From afar, he could see a limited-edition sports car parked there.

Qin Yu sat on the hood of the car, with his legs crossed.

A burly man in a black suit and sunglasses stood nearby.

“Isn’t this the first-place student in the grade? I’ve been waiting for you for half a day.”

“I thought you were going to live at school.”

Qin Yu said mockingly when he saw Lin Chen emerge.

“A good dog doesn’t block the road.”

Lin Chen’s lips curled into a slight smile, and he said indifferently.

“Damn you! What did you say, you piece of trash?!”

“Hand over the Body Tempering Fluid to me, then crawl under my crotch, and today’s matter will be over.”

“Otherwise, I’ll break both your arms!”

Qin Yu roared ferociously.

“So much nonsense!”

Lin Chen said expressionlessly, looking at Qin Yu roaring there.

“You've got guts!”

“A-Tie, go, break both his arms for me.”

Qin Yu yelled in a fit of rage.

Lin Chen’s gaze fixed on the black-suited strongman slowly walking towards him.

His expression grew serious~