38: Wang Jiannan fainted

In the screen,

the figure of a young man, clad in black, form-fitting combat attire, holding a battle saber in one hand, with a tall and straight posture, and sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, was rapidly moving through the city’s ruins.

Due to the young man’s excessive speed, the accompanying drone could only fly at full power to keep up with him, causing the screen to shake slightly.

The young man, like a phantom, continuously advanced towards the outer areas of the examination zone, along its edges.

The young man encountered several Shadow Cats, level one intermediate fierce beasts skilled in speed, that surrounded him.

However, the attacks of the Shadow Cats, known for their speed, seemed to be pre-planned in front of the young man.

Without any noticeable movements from the young man’s feet, he always managed to dodge the Shadow Cats’ attacks one step ahead.

Those Shadow Cats couldn’t even touch the young man’s clothes.

Wang Jiannan stared blankly at the screen, at the young man’s figure who, amidst a group of fierce beasts, moved like a highly skilled dancer on a stage, his face filled with shock.

“What Battle Skill is Li Ziyu using? Could it be a level one advanced Body Movement Battle Skill?”

“No! A level one Body Movement Battle Skill wouldn’t achieve this speed and dodging ability. I think Li Ziyu is using a level two Body Movement Battle Skill!”

“What a kid, I didn’t expect him to even get a level two Body Movement Battle Skill. Not only is his talent good, but his family must definitely be wealthy!”

The principal of Third High School, standing nearby, widened his eyes and said with equal shock.

A level one Battle Skill already costs over a million, and a level two one starts at five million and is extremely difficult to cultivate.

He didn’t expect Li Ziyu to not only have strong comprehension but also be so rich as to acquire a level two Battle Skill.

However, whether he was rich or not didn’t concern him; Li Ziyu’s strength only made him more excited!

“Uh… isn’t Li Ziyu an orphan? I remember Li Ziyu still lives alone in the old district.”

“And I remember, a level two Body Movement seems to have requirements for the user’s vital energy, right? Li Ziyu’s 0.8 vital energy value should not be enough to cultivate a level two Battle Skill.”

Liu Yanfang, who had come along, looked puzzled.

She knew Li Ziyu’s situation better than anyone; he absolutely couldn’t afford a level two Body Movement Battle Skill.

Moreover, Li Ziyu’s vital energy wasn’t enough to meet the conditions for cultivating a level two Battle Skill.

However, the Body Movement Li Ziyu displayed was frighteningly fast.

Other than a level two Battle Skill, she couldn’t think of any other explanation.

“It’s not a level two Body Movement Battle Skill…”

As the others discussed endlessly, Wang Jiannan’s voice rang out.

Everyone immediately fell silent and looked towards Wang Jiannan.

Wang Jiannan was staring intently at the live broadcast screen.

A mix of complex, inexplicable, emotional, and envious expressions flashed across his face, before he finally murmured:

“What Li Ziyu is using… this is a peak-level Body Movement…”

“His Body Movement… is also peak-level…”

“Two peak-level basic Martial Skills, how did Li Ziyu do it? How old is he? Sixteen? Or seventeen?! To be able to cultivate both Knife Skill and Body Movement to peak level at the same time?!”

“What kind of heaven-defying comprehension is this?! What kind of heaven-defying martial arts talent is this?!”

Wang Jiannan started calmly, but became more and more agitated as he continued.

By the end, his face began to flush, his lips trembled, and the finger pointing at the screen started to shake.

“This kind of heaven-defying martial arts genius, his innate vital energy test was only 0.8?! Heaven envies talent! Heaven envies talent, ah!!!!!”

“Cough cough! Pfft!”

Thud.

Due to his excessive excitement and heartache, Wang Jiannan felt his vision go black and fainted with a thud.

As soon as Wang Jiannan spoke, the scene fell silent.

Li Ziyu, mastered peak-level Body Movement?!

At only seventeen years old, mastering two peak-level basic Martial Skills?? How is this possible?!

Everyone was utterly shocked by Wang Jiannan’s words, feeling as if the back of their heads had been struck hard by a large club, leaving them dizzy.

It wasn’t until a thud that everyone was startled awake from their shock.

Secretary Wang was startled.

“Mayor Wang! Mayor Wang! What’s wrong with you?! Quick! Medic! Medic! Come save him!”

“Quickly get the adrenaline shot and give it to Mayor Wang!”

The scene was a flurry of activity.

Fortunately, since everyone had to remain in the examination room for these five days, medical personnel had been pre-assigned to prevent emergencies.

After the medical staff administered an adrenaline shot, Wang Jiannan slowly regained consciousness.

“Cough, I apologize everyone. I injured my heart in a battle with a fierce beast before, and I’ve caused you all to worry.”

Everyone offered words of concern and flattery.

Wang Jiannan nodded, his expression returning to its calm and composed state, unperturbed even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him.

He sat back in his seat and resumed watching the Martial Exam live broadcast.

However, the principals, skilled at observing expressions, still saw a strong sense of pity in Wang Jiannan’s eyes.

“Alas, it’s a pity for Li Ziyu. His innate vital energy test was only 0.8. Even if he masters two peak-level basic Martial Skills, his achievements will be limited.”

“Who wouldn’t agree? If Li Ziyu had 1.5 vital energy, with two peak-level basic Martial Skills, entering the top ten in Su Province would practically be a sure thing. At that time, Mayor Wang would have this achievement, and he would definitely be able to advance.”

“Damn it! Stop talking, my heart hurts too!”

The principal of Third High School also pounded his chest in regret upon hearing this.

Wang Jiannan glanced at the two, and they wisely fell silent.

Wang Jiannan remained expressionless, turning his head to continue watching the Martial Exam live broadcast.

He had already come to terms with it; after this stimulus, he felt his inner peace had greatly improved.

Even greater stimuli wouldn’t affect him now.

However, at this moment, Secretary Wang, who had just left, hurried back through the door, rushing to Wang Jiannan’s side with an excited expression and saying:

“Mayor! Good news! Good news!”

“I just received news from my friend at the Martial Arts Association that Li Ziyu, he is a level one intermediate martial artist!”

“As early as the day before yesterday, he already went to our Xu Jiang City Martial Arts Association to get his martial artist certification!”

“The test results: vital energy 5.99, combat power 999!”

Thud!

“Holy crap! Medic, medic, quick, get another adrenaline shot!”

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