Stellar Profession Chapter 118: School Examinations - Novel Cool

Chapter 118: School Examinations

Chapter 118: School Examinations

"2029... Ranked eighth in the Federation..."

Qi Lingzhen, sporting a cyberpunk style with her protective goggles, seemed to be holding back a laugh.

"Ah... It's not easy for any of us. There are too many geniuses in the Federation, and I'm only seventh..."

Fang Xing shook his head.

"You don't know anything!" Gu Jiantong suddenly cursed. "Four of the top six are scientific research geniuses who got direct admissions. They're taking the research path, which is completely different from us. In addition, there's also a genius mech pilot who proposed an innovative invention that was accepted by the Federal Institute of Science. His bonus points are incredible... Only one, Gu Zhen from Hidden Dragon Star, ranked third in the Federation based on pure talent."

"I see. So if we exclude those five, you're ranked third. Looks like you have your eyes on my second place spot?"

Fang Xing glanced at Gu Jiantong sideways. "But you're an ability user, and I'm a martial artist... There's no comparison there."

"Hmph, abilities are for those who can't handle the real thing. I'm also signing up for martial arts. My battle abilities will definitely surpass yours!" Gu Jiantong's golden eyebrows seemed to be on fire, and his fighting spirit was evident.

"You're not my opponent; Gu Zhen is!"

Fang Xing searched for information and immediately found records of the self-proclaimed number one genius of Hidden Dragon Star, a proud martial artist without abilities. However, he had broken through to the External Realm before the college entrance examinations!

"He's a good opponent... It's a shame he doesn't seem to be here."

Fang Xing turned his head and looked around but couldn't find this person. Instead, he saw Yin Huanzhen.

The young master of the Giant God Group smiled at him, appearing very friendly.

"Gu Zhen applied to the Nine Swords College."

Zhong Yuxiu said, "The martial arts program at Nine Swords College is extremely strong, especially their sword techniques. They have an alternative 'Sword Saint' lineage, and the 'Sword Autumn Martial God,' who once destroyed a star with a single sword, teaches there... Since Gu Zhen uses a sword, he'll definitely go to Nine Swords College."

"What about you? Shouldn't you be applying to Saint Armor University? After all, they have the strongest mecha program." Fang Xing looked at Zhong Yuxiu.

"Well, since the super-first-class school exams for both places don't conflict, why not try both?" Zhong Yuxiu replied with a coquettish tone, causing Fang Xing to feel a chill. "No conflicts? I recall that the spaceship from Blue Star to Saint Armor University's secret realm would take a long time, right?"

"My dad pulled some strings, and I can ride a private spaceship... I'll just tag along with a Martial God's wormhole; it shouldn't be a problem." Zhong Yuxiu waved her hand dismissively.

'Rich kid...'

Fang Xing was speechless and could only remain silent.

Half an hour later, the gymnasium's main door opened wide, and a group of people walked in.

Among them, Fang Xing spotted a familiar face.

"It's Wei Shentong!"

Beside him, Qi Lingzhen nodded. "Since the last incident, I heard that the Little Martial Saint has been criticized and returned to his alma mater to teach and lay low. It seems the rumors are true..."

However, Wei Shentong was only a minor member of this group.

A man in a dark blue Zhongshan suit with silver-white short hair and a gentle and elegant demeanor walked to the podium and said, "Hello students, welcome to the Blue Star University entrance examination. I am the vice-principal, Nie Ying!"

"Martial Saint Nie Ying?!"

Zhong Yuxiu covered her mouth in surprise. "This is my first time seeing him in person... Vice-Principal Nie used to be a Martial God. Later, he fought a powerful God's Son and, at a great cost, managed to kill the God's Son, but he also suffered irreversible injuries, causing his realm to drop back to Martial Saint. He has been teaching at the university ever since..."

Admiration shone in her eyes.

Every Martial Saint, Martial God, powerful mecha pilot, Sword Saint, ultimate ability user, and supreme beastmaster in the Federation was a renowned figure, each with countless legendary stories that were passed down among the humans of every planet...

"A former Martial God, huh?"

Fang Xing watched the elderly man on the stage, a glint of anticipation in his eyes.

At this moment, Nie Ying stepped aside and gestured for a sturdy man with a two-and-a-half-meter-tall physique, glowing with gold, to step forward.

"I am Shi Tuojin, and I will now explain the examination rules."

As Shi Tuojin spoke, the original gymnasium floor split open, and virtual cabins that Fang Xing was very familiar with rose up.

"This is the Federation's newest model of the virtual cabin... Inside, it can simulate 99.99% of various professions below the Golden Core stage, including martial arts insights, alchemists' potions, and poison masters' toxins..."

"And it can be networked!"

As soon as Shi Tuojin's voice fell, Zhong Yuxiu's eyes lit up. "Is it a cross-planetary network? If so, that would be fantastic."

"Unfortunately, it's not. It's not that the technology can't be done, but transmitting large amounts of information across planets and even galaxies consumes too much energy, and it's not worth the cost..." Shi Tuojin shook his head. "Currently, the school's virtual cabins can only network across Blue Star, allowing users to connect with anyone on Blue Star in the virtual world and engage in combat... Additionally, we have also established connections with Saint Armor University and Nine Swords College. In other words, our students can interact with students from these two universities at any time. In the near future, the virtual reality network will continue to upgrade, connecting with more first-class academies, ordinary schools, and eventually, all planets! The strength of the simulations will also be continuously improved, accommodating levels from below the Golden Core stage to above, including Martial Saints and Martial Gods..."

Fang Xing's heart raced as he listened.

The virtual game he played on Hinawa Planet was produced by a local manufacturer. Not only was the virtual experience far inferior, but it also required servers to be set up in every city, making it extremely costly.

Once this virtual reality system spanning the entire universe comes online, its impact on martial arts will be unimaginable.

After all, finding a worthy opponent is rare! And one wrong move can lead to injuries.

However, there are no such concerns in the virtual reality network.

"The upcoming school examinations will take place in the virtual cabins! Please enter the cabins according to your name and sequence number."

As soon as Shi Tuojin finished speaking, the group of students began to locate their respective virtual cabins.

Fang Xing also found the cabin with his name on it and lay down inside.

Darkness, coldness...

After experiencing the same sensation as last time, his eyes lit up, and he found himself in a place of exquisite beauty surrounded by towering mountains.

Here, peak after peak soared into the clouds.

At the top of each peak seemed to be a fighting arena.

"Greetings to all the applicants for the Martial Arts program. I am your examiner, Wei Shentong."

Wei Shentong's figure flickered as his voice reached the ears of every martial arts student: "There are a total of 198 applicants for the Martial Arts program this year, and our school will be admitting 50 students. Therefore, we have decided to conduct the selection process through a fighting tournament."

'Looks like only the Martial Arts applicants will be participating in the tournament.'

Fang Xing scanned his surroundings and noticed that Qi Lingzhen and Zhong Yuxiu were absent, indicating that they would be undergoing separate assessments for beast taming and mecha piloting.

He felt a little disappointed about this.

After all, he had been looking forward to teaching Li Wei a lesson, and now it seemed unlikely.

'I hope he gets into Blue Star University so that I'll have plenty of opportunities to face him in the future!'

However, Gu Jiantong was indeed present, having apparently applied for the Martial Arts program as well.

'What a smart guy... He knows that for ability users, martial arts will is the key to maintaining one's self.'

Fang Xing nodded inwardly, then turned his attention to Wei Shentong.

To be honest, encountering this examiner again gave him an ominous feeling.

But then he reminded himself that this was Blue Star, the most heavily guarded planet, and he felt that he might be overthinking things.

"Teacher Wei... With the current virtual reality technology, it can only simulate up to the Martial Arts Golden Core stage, right? So, if you were to use the power of the Martial Arts Golden Core, it would cause data overflow and freeze the system, wouldn't it?"

Gu Jiantong also took to the air, looking directly at Wei Shentong: "Then, if I defeat the examiner, does that mean I can enroll directly?"

"Of course. Would you like to give it a try?"

A gleam appeared in Wei Shentong's eyes.

"Never mind, I'll pass for now... I'll save the best for last, and I'm eager to face off against a certain someone."

Gu Jiantong waved his hand dismissively: "Let's begin... You don't want to eat the main course first and save the best for last, and I'm eager to face off against a certain someone."

'Damn... This yellow-browed brat, halfway through his bluff... If you really took me on, I'd admit you've got guts.'

Fang Xing rolled his eyes inwardly.

However, he could tell that Gu Jiantong didn't have a high opinion of Wei Shentong.

It was probably a lingering effect of their previous encounter.

"Then... let the examination begin!"

Wei Shentong snapped his fingers.

By the time Fang Xing reacted, he found himself standing on the fighting stage at the top of a peak.

Across from him was a young man with bulging muscles, who looked extremely robust.

"Ox-Demon Intent!"

As the young man's eyes narrowed, Fang Xing felt as if he were facing a towering demon ox with bloodshot eyes, clad in iron armor, charging towards him with reckless abandon!

A martial arts intent assault!

Immediately after, the young man moved, and his bones began to crackle, the sound growing louder until it resembled thunder.

S-Rank martial art - Horizontal Five Thunderous Palms!

Smack! Fang Xing grabbed his opponent's wrist, revealing the young man's incredulous expression.

"As expected of the top martial arts genius in the Blue Star Federation. Possessing the strength of the Four Realms and an S-Rank martial art is indeed impressive."

Golden light radiated from Fang Xing's body, as if he were clad in a golden jade robe.

"Is this... the perfected level of the Dragon Elephant Art?"

A hint of despair flashed across the young man's face.

Smack! In the next moment, Fang Xing twisted his opponent's wrist and delivered a kick.

The young man's chest caved in, and he flew backward like a broken sack.

The beauty of virtual space was that one could strike without holding back.

Soon, the young man's body disappeared.

Fang Xing's eyes lit up as a white light flashed, and a timid female student appeared before him: "I am Su Longyan from Firebird Star. Please give me guidance!"

She held her hands in a void position, her left palm slightly turned, and her right palm hidden but hinted at a mysterious charm.

"A defensive stance with no intention to attack?"

"Hehe... Even if I recognize the gap between us, it's still not enough."

Fang Xing's fingers came together, and his body tensed like a drawn bowstring as he unleashed the Half-Step Burst Fist.

In his eyes were two points of golden light, shining like brilliant stars.

Riiiip!

Like the splitting of heaven and earth, the Burst Fist tore through the girl's Taiji defense with unwavering determination and landed squarely on her face.

Smack!

A sunken face, a flying corpse. In the next moment, the girl's body disappeared into the air...

(End of Chapter)

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