12: When it comes to martial arts advancement, I’m right!

“How... how is this possible?!”

In Class 8, Senior Year 3, Liu Qian's expression completely changed, her face filled with disbelief.

“How could he be Blood Refining First Layer! He clearly only had forty-something cards of Qi and blood a few days ago, how could he suddenly...”

Liu Qian found it hard to accept the truth before her. Suddenly, it was as if she thought of something, and her eyes immediately lit up.

“That’s it! The instrument! The instrument must be broken! Otherwise, how could a Dragontail like him become a Blood Refinement Warrior at Blood Refining First Layer?!”

“Even Murong Qing is only Blood Refining First Layer, how could he be Blood Refining First Layer!”

“The instrument!! The instrument must be broken!!”

Liu Qian’s piercing voice echoed through the Martial Arts Training Hall.

It also caused a hint of doubt in the hearts of many students.

“The instrument is broken? It really seems possible, after all, this person also said that Ye Chen is their Class Eight's Dragontail. It’s impossible for a Dragontail to have Blood Refining First Layer cultivation, right!”

“That’s right, Blood Refining First Layer, our Jiangcheng hasn't seen that in decades. How could a Dragontail have this cultivation!”

“The instrument must be broken!”

There were still some confused students who were swayed by Liu Qian's words and spoke up one after another.

However, the teacher next to the instrument listened to everyone's words with a strange expression. As the teacher in charge of the testing, he knew very well that the instrument was not broken at all.

Ye Chen’s cultivation... was real!

To be honest, even he hadn't expected that in this cohort, besides Murong Qing, someone else would display Blood Refinement cultivation during the Martial Arts Class test.

Immediately, the teacher slowly spoke.

“Ye Chen, Blood Refining First Layer, test passed!”

When his voice fell, it undoubtedly settled the matter, completely suppressing the sarcastic remarks about the instrument being broken.

“How... how is this possible!”

Liu Qian slumped in her seat, somewhat lost, a hint of panic appearing on her face. She had never expected that her best friend's lickspittle would display such powerful talent and strength.

Mu Bing, who was beside her, also stared blankly at this scene.

As for Wang Jie... he was now sitting in his seat, trembling, cold sweat constantly dripping down his forehead.

“This... it really is Blood Refining First Layer!! Besides Murong Qing, our Jiangcheng No. 1 High School also has Ye Chen, this Prodigy?”

“Good heavens, Blood Refining First Layer. Who exactly is this Ye Chen? Wasn’t he said to be a Dragontail?”

“I'm dying of laughter. A Prodigy at Blood Refining First Layer was called a Dragontail. Is that person from Class Eight out of his mind?”

Voices kept rising in the Martial Arts Training Hall, but the general sentiment had changed significantly from before.

Even Murong Qing showed a curious gaze, looking at Ye Chen.

However, Ye Chen paid no attention to any of this, but quietly looked at the Void Realm before him.

Along with the exclamations, subtitles once again appeared in Ye Chen's vision.

【Fierce Tiger Breathing Technique revealed before others, Epiphany, advanced to Mountain Lord Breathing Technique (First Order)】

【Breeze Step smiled slightly, Epiphany before others, advanced to Wind Cloud Step (First Order)】

【Basic Sword Technique stood with a sword on his back, advanced to Sword Drawing Technique (First Order)】

As these three lines of subtitles appeared, numerous insights instantly flooded into Ye Chen's mind, making the Qi in his body somewhat profound.

After Ye Chen refined the insights in his mind, with a thought, the System panel reappeared.

【name: Ye Chen】

【cultivation: Blood Refinement Warrior (2/100)】

【Mountain Lord Breathing Technique: Introductory (1/100)】

【Wind Cloud Step: Introductory (1/100)】

【Sword Drawing Technique: Introductory (1/100)】

“First Order Breathing Technique and Martial Arts!”

Ye Chen looked at the System panel, his face gradually becoming fervent.

Previously, whether it was Fierce Tiger Breathing Technique, Breeze Step, or Basic Sword Technique, all belonged to the category of basic Martial Arts Breathing Technique, which were Martial Arts and Breathing Technique that Quasi Martial Artist could Cultivate.

However, after reaching the Blood Refinement realm, one needed to switch to First Order Martial Arts and Breathing Technique. Ye Chen had been worried about this, as First Order Martial Arts Breathing Technique were extremely expensive.

Even if one joined the Martial Arts Class, they could at most obtain one Martial Arts or one Breathing Technique; the rest would be up to them.

Now... his Breathing Technique and Martial Arts had actually advanced on their own!

This was something Ye Chen had never expected.

“My strength... has risen another level!”

Even just the introductory level of two First Order Martial Arts had significantly boosted Ye Chen's strength.

Under everyone's gaze, Ye Chen slowly turned his attention to Liu Qian and Wang Jie.

“The test is over... it’s time to settle some scores!”

Ye Chen said softly, stretching his neck, making cracking sounds.

Being watched by Ye Chen, Wang Jie's face turned pale. He immediately understood what Ye Chen wanted to do. If Ye Chen hadn't passed the test, he naturally would have nothing to fear.

But Ye Chen's test result just now... was a First Order Blood Refinement Warrior!

Even if it was only Blood Refining First Layer, it was not something a Quasi Martial Artist like him, with only 89 cards of Qi and blood, could contend with.

“Ye Chen... this... this is a misunderstanding!”

Wang Jie stammered, which puzzled the students in the Martial Arts Training Hall.

“What is this Wang Jie saying? What misunderstanding?”

“Is there something between him and Ye Chen?”

Everyone asked, puzzled.

Only Ye Chen's lips curved into a smile, but that smile looked incredibly cold, making people feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

“Misunderstanding? If it's a misunderstanding, let's clear it up then!”

Ye Chen smiled and stepped forward, walking towards Class 8, Senior Year 3's location.

“No, that’s right, let’s clear it up.”

Wang Jie breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, forced a smile, and was about to speak, but saw Ye Chen arrive in front of him. Before Wang Jie could continue speaking,

A large fist had already violently smashed towards Wang Jie's face.

Bang!!

A terrifying force instantly erupted, and Wang Jie flew backward like a broken kite, slamming heavily against the wall.

This sudden scene instantly plunged the entire Martial Arts Training Hall into silence.

No one had expected Ye Chen to attack Wang Jie.

They might not know what was between Wang Jie and Ye Chen, but this was a school!

Not a place for brawling!

However... Wang Jie's miserable state made them freeze.

“This... is this the power of a Blood Refinement Warrior? Wang Jie, with 89 cards of Qi and blood, was defeated without any ability to fight back?”

Someone murmured to himself, his face filled with shock.

“This Ye Chen... is a bit too fierce!”

Whispers started to rise, making people react.

“Ye Chen! How dare you attack a classmate in front of so many teachers!”

Another sharp scream rang out.

Liu Qian looked at Ye Chen with a venomous gaze. She pointed at Ye Chen and said to the teacher in charge of the test.

“Teacher, Ye Chen attacking a classmate is simply heartless and unjust. Such a person does not deserve to enter the Martial Arts Class!”

Liu Qian shrieked, but deep within her venomous eyes, a hint of joy emerged. She hadn't expected Ye Chen to attack Wang Jie.

But this was perfect; attacking a classmate, such a person, in the eyes of the teachers, would have a character flaw. This way, it could effectively cut off Ye Chen's future of entering the Martial Arts Class.

In Liu Qian's opinion, as long as Ye Chen's persona was exposed, making everyone think he was cold-blooded and murderous, the doors of the Martial Arts Class would also be tightly shut for Ye Chen.

However, before the testing teacher could respond, a slap instantly landed on Liu Qian's face.

Slap!

A crisp sound echoed in the Martial Arts Training Hall.

Liu Qian was instantly dazed by the slap, seeing stars, and the side of her face that was hit immediately became red and swollen.

“Attacking him didn't mean attacking you, did it? Still screaming here?”

Ye Chen looked at Liu Qian indifferently, the chill in his eyes seeming to envelop Liu Qian entirely.

“You...”

Liu Qian covered her face, her eyes filled with fear as she looked at Ye Chen. Her body trembled, and she kept backing away, but she couldn't help but look at the testing teacher in the Martial Arts Training Hall, hoping to get protection.

“Ye Chen, this...”

Indeed, after a moment of hesitation, the testing teacher spoke with a conflicted expression.

After all, this was at school. No matter how talented Ye Chen was, he couldn't violate school rules, could he? But the next moment, Ye Chen's cold voice rang out.

“Wang Jie had people block me outside the school, trying to make me miss the Martial Arts Class test. The surveillance outside the school can clearly show everything. Harming one's Martial Dao is like killing one's parents. This Wang Jie... I can't hit him?!”

“What?!”

The testing teacher's expression changed slightly, and his gaze towards Wang Jie gradually became sharp.

“I didn’t expect such a thing. Student Ye Chen, rest assured, the school will give you an explanation for this matter!”

Facing the testing teacher's words, Ye Chen smiled and pointed at Liu Qian beside him: “As for this fellow, she has been badmouthing me ever since I came in. Can’t I hit her either?!”

The testing teacher no longer spoke. Liu Qian's actions were clear to everyone.

“So... am I wrong?”

Ye Chen slowly withdrew his gaze, looking at the entire Martial Arts Training Hall, and asked in a calm voice.

Wrong?

Everyone stopped speaking. Their silence had already expressed their answer.

No mistake!

No matter who it was, if such a thing happened to them, they would also act the same way as Ye Chen.

The testing teacher took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: “The school will give you an explanation for this matter, but there are still tests to be conducted, so please, Student Ye Chen, do not disturb other students’ tests.”