High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Jaw-Dropping

The Martial Arts College Entrance Exam in Xia Country took place over two days: the first day was for academic subjects.

The second day was for the Martial Arts assessment: a Qi and Blood Value test in the morning and a Martial Arts test in the afternoon.

After a grueling day of academic exams, millions of Martial Arts Students rested for a night before facing the most important event on the second day: the Martial Arts assessment.

At Tianhai No. 1 Middle School, the spacious and luxuriously decorated gymnasium was temporarily being used as the examination site for the Qi and Blood test.

Ten large, black Qi and Blood Testers were rolled out, dividing the area into ten sections. Countless examinees lined up to begin their tests.

Three teachers were stationed next to each Qi and Blood Tester to proctor the exam.

The gymnasium was packed, and from time to time, exaggerated gasps of astonishment and lively discussions could be heard.

”What’s your Qi and Blood Value?”

”I’m about to hit 10.0 and break through to the Second Realm. If I just had a little more time, I could definitely do it.”

”I’m a shoo-in for one of the top three academies in this year’s exam.”

”Examinee: Wenxuan. Qi and Blood Value: 15.23.”

As the automated voice announced the result, gasps of awe rippled through the surroundings.

The crowd looked at Wenxuan, a handsome boy in a white tracksuit, who tilted his head back with a smile, accepting their admiration.

”So strong! I think that Wenxuan is ranked in the top one hundred in the entire province,” someone exclaimed.

Not far away, Jiangtao heard this and gave a disdainful smile. When the proctor called his name, he turned and stepped into the Qi and Blood Tester.

He instantly exerted his full strength. His Qi Blood surged, and a tyrannical aura erupted from his body.

The terrifying pressure kicked up waves of force, compelling everyone nearby to take a step back.

”Examinee: Jiangtao. Qi and Blood Value: 22.22.”

The automated voice inside the Qi and Blood Tester loudly announced the result.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd erupted into an uproar again. Even Wenxuan, who wasn’t far off, saw his expression change drastically.

”A Qi and Blood Value over 22! This Jiangtao is even more ridiculous! His value is double mine!”

”How in the world does he cultivate?” Many people’s jaws dropped.

Jiangtao stepped out of the Qi and Blood Tester smugly. He didn’t leave, basking in the crowd’s amazement.

’Because he knew this chorus of gasps would soon no longer be for him.’

His gaze shifted to a tall, sturdy, and stern-faced boy not far away.

”Next, Lin Qi!”

A female proctor with glasses and an intellectual air announced loudly.

In an instant, everyone’s eyes turned to Lin Qi, their expressions filled with curiosity.

”Lin Qi, nicknamed the Hidden Tiger. He took first place in Cang Province’s combat training this year, breaking the record. He’s universally acknowledged as the strongest genius in our province.”

”Jiangtao’s Qi and Blood Value broke 22. Lin Qi should have 23, or maybe 24, right?”

”I don’t know. I’m incredibly nervous right now.” Someone clenched their fists, not daring to blink and miss a single detail.

The noise in the entire gymnasium died down, and many students who had already finished their tests stayed behind.

They watched quietly as Lin Qi slowly walked forward. The female proctor scanned his face with a tablet and nodded in confirmation.

She, too, watched with curiosity, wondering just how high the Qi and Blood Value of this top genius, Lin Qi, could be.

Huu...

Lin Qi felt countless eyes on him. He took a deep breath, and then his gaze sharpened.

He gripped the metal handlebars and abruptly exerted his strength.

BOOM!!!

In that instant, a terrifying force erupted from his body. The ’dragon bone’ of his spine protruded, and twelve Great Tendons rose to the surface of his skin as power surged endlessly from within him.

His Qi Blood raged, and a terrifying aura exploded from him.

An invisible gale formed around him, as if a Vajra Tiger had awakened and let out a heaven-shaking roar.

Everyone around, whether proctor or student, couldn’t help but retreat several steps.

A red light scanned Lin Qi’s body. Soon, the electronic screen refreshed, and a voice echoed throughout the entire gymnasium.

”Examinee: Lin Qi. Qi and Blood Value: 27.25.”

Many people stared wide-eyed at the Qi and Blood Value on the electronic screen.

”How much?”

”27.25...?”

After a moment of silence, the entire gymnasium exploded into an uproar.

”That’s just ridiculous! A Qi and Blood Value of 27! He’s less than 13 points away from becoming a Third Realm Martial Artist.”

”Holy cow, that’s terrifying! His Qi and Blood Value is more than three times mine!”

”How on earth does someone cultivate a Qi and Blood Value like that?”

”How can the gap between people be this huge?!”

Not far away, Wenxuan’s eyes widened and his mouth fell open. ’How can anyone have such a high Qi and Blood Value? Is he even human?’

The female proctor was also completely stunned, frozen in place. In all her years of proctoring, this was the first time she had ever seen a Qi and Blood Value as high as 27 during the college entrance exam.

Lin Qi reined in his aura and calmly stepped out of the Qi and Blood Tester.

As he walked toward the exit, everyone gazed up at his back, finding it incredibly dazzling.

Only after a moment did the testing resume.

Outside the gymnasium, Jiangtao looked a bit dazed. He exclaimed in amazement:

”Brother Qi, you’re a real monster!”

”I thought I was improving really fast. A Qi and Blood Value of 22 is already high enough, but you’re still 5 points higher than me. How is the gap between us getting bigger and bigger?”

A smile touched Lin Qi’s lips. ”You’re already doing great to be able to keep up with me.”

”In our class, the gap between us and people like Li Zhou, Yu Jing, and Qi Yuelin is just getting wider and wider.”

Hearing this, Jiangtao broke into a smile as well. ”That’s true!”

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During the morning assessment, the Qi and Blood Values of countless top geniuses were astonishing.

But soon enough, the afternoon’s Martial Arts assessment began.

At Tianhai No. 1 Middle School, inside the Virtual Room, countless people stared in awe at the rows of Virtual Cabins—more than 30 of them—a sight that amazed students from other schools.

A burly, middle-aged man in a black uniform held up a tablet and announced loudly to the crowd:

”When your name is called, enter the Virtual Cabin with the corresponding number to begin the Martial Arts assessment.”

”The assessment content is similar to your usual tests. It’s fast, so don’t waste everyone’s time in there.”

”First, Wang Yong from No. 3 Middle School!”

”Second, Wenxuan from No. 1 Middle School!”

”...”

The students whose names were called quickly entered their Virtual Cabins to start the Martial Arts assessment.

The assessments progressed quickly. In less than two minutes, some were already logging out, turning to leave in embarrassment under the gazes of the crowd.

One after another, students continued to log out, and other examinees took their places in the Virtual Cabins.

”Cabin number 7, Jiangtao from No. 2 Middle School!”

”Cabin number 8, Lin Qi from No. 2 Middle School!”

Following the assessor’s announcement, Lin Qi and Jiangtao slowly walked out and entered their respective Virtual Cabins.

”Brother Qi, good luck!” Jiangtao said, clenching his fist.

Lin Qi nodded, then activated the Virtual Cabin. The door closed.

After a tingling sensation, he opened his eyes again to find himself in a void-like personal space.

The next second, an information box appeared before him. Without hesitation, he began to fill it out.

[Name: Lin Qi]

[Examinee ID: 204606071479]

[Secret Manual: ”Mountain Splitting Spear Technique”]

Lin Qi clicked ”Confirm.” For the Secret Manual, he had chosen the ”Mountain Splitting Spear Technique” instead of the ”Mountain Shattering Spear Technique.”

According to the exam rules, if he registered the ”Mountain Shattering Spear Technique” but used the ”Mountain Splitting Spear Technique,” it would be a violation, resulting in an automatic score of zero.

[Student Lin Qi, welcome to the College Entrance Exam’s Martial Arts Assessment.]

The next instant, the space shifted, and he was transported from one space into an assessment room.

The next moment, an Assessor appeared before him. The figure was even taller, over two meters, with a burly build and wearing a pure white mask.

He held a heavy, silver Big Gun.

The number ”11” was printed on its chest.

[Assessment Mission: Defeat Assessor No. 11!]

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