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Chapter 119: A Shocking Vital Energy Statistic!
Chapter 119: A Shocking Vital Energy Statistic! (Monthly Vote Request)
“Examinee Liu Yiheng, Vital Energy Stat: 9.02.”
“Examinee Yang Lei, Vital Energy Stat: 8.99.”
“Examinee Zou Xiao, Vital Energy Stat: 9.03.”
“…”
One by one, examinees stepped forward calmly when their names were called for the Vital Energy test. The surrounding crowd murmured in lively discussion.
“Brother Qi, everyone’s Vital Energy Stat is above 9.0 now.”
“But breaking into the Second Realm before the National College Entrance Exam is almost impossible,” Jiang Tao remarked beside Lin Qi.
Lin Qi nodded. In senior year, the gap between prodigies and average students widened terrifyingly. A 9.0 Vital Energy Stat would take an innate talent like him a month to surpass, while others couldn’t even reach 9.9 in three months. That was the difference innate talent made.
“Brother Qi, what’s your Vital Energy Stat now?” Jiang Tao suddenly asked, curiosity flickering in his eyes.
Lin Qi glanced around, noticing many eyes on him, and shook his head. “You’ll find out soon enough.”
Jiang Tao studied Lin Qi’s face, sensing another surprise was coming.
“Examinee Chen Zichuan, Vital Energy Stat: 9.98.”
Chen Zichuan’s lips curled into a smile as he met Lin Qi’s approving nod.
“Damn, Chen Zichuan improved again. He’s gunning for the Top Ten Ranks!” someone exclaimed.
“Game over for me. A ‘waste’ like me got overtaken by Chen Zichuan,” another muttered bitterly.
Zhang Cheng smirked. While Chen Zichuan couldn’t match Lin Qi or Jiang Tao, he was still promising.
“Examinee Zhu Yuqi, Vital Energy Stat: 10.9.”
“Examinee Qi Yuelin, Vital Energy Stat: 12.1.”
“Examinee Yu Jing, Vital Energy Stat: 12.5.”
Three breakthroughs into the Second Realm ignited the class.
“Hell, this many people breaking into the Second Realm?!”
“That’s insane! We’re all Elite Class students, but the gap keeps growing…”
Yu Jing’s gaze swept to Lin Qi, Li Zhou, and Jiang Tao, his lips curving. This time, he might finally surpass them.
“Next, Jiang Tao!”
Jiang Tao flashed his pearly whites, cracked his knuckles eagerly, and stepped into the analyzer. As the crowd watched, he roared, his aura erupting like a raging beast.
Beeeeep
The screen displayed:
Examinee Jiang Tao, Vital Energy Stat: 13.8
A student gasped, “Jiang Tao’s a beast! Not surprising for the Blade Ape—13.8 Vital Energy Stat!”
“That’s 1.4 higher than Yu Jing’s!”
“How’s he getting stronger faster?!”
Spectators felt their pulses quicken. Watching top-tier students test their limits was always electrifying.
Yu Jing froze, his face pale. How could the gap widen so much?
Jiang Tao strode down, grinning at Lin Qi. “Brother Qi, better step it up—I’m gonna overtake you!”
Lin Qi shook his head. “You’ll see.”
Li Zhou, watching nearby, tightened his grip on his trouser seam, sweat dampening his palms.
“Next, Lin Qi!”
At Zhang Cheng’s call, all eyes turned to Lin Qi.
He stepped forward calmly, though the air thickened with tension.
“Nervous. What do you think Lin Qi’s stat is?” a student whispered.
“Probably similar to Jiang Tao’s?” someone guessed uncertainly.
“Same thought.”
The room fell silent as anticipation peaked.
Lin Qi approached the analyzer, gripping the metallic arm. With a sharp inhale, he unleashed his energy.
Boom!
His Vital Energy erupted like a storm, muscles bulging, veins throbbing like coiled serpents. The sheer force sent shockwaves rippling outward.
For a heartbeat, it felt like a golden tiger had awakened, its merciless gaze slicing through the room.
Beeep!
The screen flickered violently:
Examinee Lin Qi, Vital Energy Stat: 17.8
Silence.
Stunned faces filled the room.
“Did I read that right?” someone rasped.
“Heaven!”
“No way I’m seeing things—17.8?! Normal humans don’t have stats like that!” Another blinked furiously.
Chen Zichuan’s eyes nearly popped out. Kang Feiyue’s jaw dropped, Zhu Yuqi clapped a hand over her mouth, and Qi Yuelin stared, her gaze sparkling with fascination.
Yu Jing’s face contorted with disbelief.
“Freakin’ insane! The ‘Crouching Tiger’ title suits him perfectly—this is god-tier strength!”
Lin Qi exited the analyzer calmly, his aura dissipating like mist.
Jiang Tao shook his head, gaping. “Brother Qi, how? You’re 4 points ahead of me!”
Lin Qi smirked. “Just steady progress.”
Jiang Tao blinked. “…”
Li Zhou exhaled sharply, a bitter laugh escaping. That Vital Energy Stat… utterly unreachable.
Zhang Cheng cleared his throat, hiding his shock. This kid’s strength is unfathomable now—over 17 Vital Energy Stat!
“Next, Li Zhou!”
The test continued.
“Examinee Li Zhou, Vital Energy Stat: 14.2.”
Though impressive, the number felt mundane beside Lin Qi’s.
Li Zhou’s gaze lingered on Lin Qi. The era has changed. The new king stands here.
Zhang Cheng announced, “Vital Energy testing concludes here. Follow me to the Virtual Chamber.”
As Zhang Cheng left, the class hesitated, eyes darting to Lin Qi.
“Brother Qi, lead the way!”
Lin Qi nodded, realizing only now—he’d inherited Li Zhou’s former throne.
The group entered the Virtual Chamber, where twenty Neural Pods hummed in the vast space.
“The martial arts exam proceeds as usual,” Zhang Cheng said. “Those called, log into the Neural Pods. Aim for ideal scores.” His tone turned grave.
The class refocused. The exam awaited.
Jiang Tao sidled up. “Brother Qi, you’re progressing too fast!”
Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. “Isn’t faster better?”
“The world changes constantly, Taozi. We’re not the people we were.”
“Weren’t we supposed to become Tianhai City’s top geniuses—together?”
Jiang Tao paused, realization dawning. They’d already outgrown their former selves. With innate talent, relentless effort, and elite resources, their success was natural.
He studied Lin Qi’s recent sacrifices. Of course his stat’s so high—it’s earned.
Had he grown complacent after early success?
“I get it now, Brother Qi.”
“Thanks.”
“Don’t mention it.” Lin Qi chuckled. “Our turn’s up.”
“Yu Peng, Zhu Yuqi, Qi Yuelin, Yu Jing, Jiang Tao, Lin Qi, Li Zhou! Enter the Neural Pods!” Zhang Cheng ordered.
The group stepped forward, logging into the Scarlet Realm…
(End of Chapter)
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