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Chapter 12: The Test
Chapter 12: The Test (Please Support)
He was drenched in sweat, his martial arts uniform soaked through and clinging tightly to his body. Steam rose from his skin as waves of heat surged through his limbs, bringing a steady flow of strength accompanied by a tingling numbness. His body was undergoing profound transformation. Every trace of fatigue vanished rapidly.
"Template Fusion Rate surpassed 2%—surpassed 2%? My talent has grown stronger again, boosting my Tiger Form Fist to new heights."
"With my innate talent improving first, my body is evolving. Tomorrow, my physical body tempering efficiency will increase even further."
Lin Qi clenched his fist, savoring the intoxicating surge of power. He glanced at his status panel, where his progress gleamed. His Tiger Form Fist had reached mastery, leaving only his Vital Energy Stat remaining.
"One day until the test. My Vital Energy Stat definitely has the potential to exceed 6.0."
As Lin Qi packed his things, he cast a final glance at the nearly empty martial arts classroom before heading home.
An hour later.
Lin Residence, Building 4, Room 301
In the bathroom, Lin Qi suddenly convulsed. A gush of blackish-red liquid erupted from his mouth into the sink, emitting a fetid stench.
"This is the stagnant blood in my body—accumulated damage finally expelled in one go."
Examining the dark blood, he recognized it grimly. Martial artists inevitably carried old injuries and internal bruising. The wealthy visited hospitals for treatments, but ordinary people like him had no choice but to endure.
"All my external wounds have healed, and even the internal bruising has been purged."
He inspected his body, noticing all remaining bruises had faded, scrapes now scabbed over. Fresh energy coursed through him, sharpening his senses and dissolving muscular fatigue.
"Could increasing the Template Fusion Rate not only enhance my talent but also heal my body, cleansing it like this?"
His deduction felt spot-on. This unexpected benefit saved both time and money—perfect for someone with limited resources.
Now, all that remained was the test.
Lin Qi's eyes hardened with determination.
...
Martial Arts Era 2045, September 7th!
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
Students at Tianhai No.2 High School gathered for their weekly martial arts assessment.
"These weekly tests are tradition at our Second High School—measuring students' progress."
"For ordinary students, it's routine. But for us, it's the gateway to the Elite Class."
A student explained to his peers as the room buzzed with activity—punches being thrown, spears twirled, swords practiced.
In Classroom 3's martial arts hall, dozens had already arrived before 6 a.m., training intensely.
"Lei Brother, how're you feeling?"
Yang Lei stood confidently with arms akimbo, surrounded by chatting classmates.
"Of course I'm ready! I, Yang Lei, will definitely enter the Elite Class. Just watch."
He basked in admiration, shooting a glance toward Lin Qi.
Meanwhile, Lin Qi squatted alone in a corner, oblivious to the chaos as he practiced stancework, sweat pouring off him.
The bell rang.
"Ding ling ling!"
Wu Kang appeared precisely at the door, thermos in hand, flanked by two male teachers.
"Today—our weekly test."
Wu Kang's voice silenced the room instantly. Tension thickened the air.
"Two of you—bring the Punch Force Analyzer to the center. Others, set up the Velocity Tracker."
Two students carried a massive black square machine to the room's center. Its red striking pad connected to an electronic display. Nearby, four pillar-like devices formed a 20-meter track, emitting infrared beams.
Lin Qi finished his stancework and joined the crowd, Jiang Tao sidling up.
"Our Second High School still uses such outdated methods—calculating Vital Energy Stat through punch force and speed."
"I heard First High already uses new scanners that measure Vital Energy directly."
Murmurs of agreement spread. Lin Qi nodded. Vital Energy Stat represented one's life force, physical strength, and bioelectric field—difficult to measure precisely. Most schools relied on punch force and speed data, calculating results with 90% accuracy through AI models. But Lin Qi had his own advantage—the Status Panel displaying his exact stats.
"Names in order. Come forward when called."
Wu Kang stood beside the Punch Force Analyzer, tablet in hand.
"Zhou Ping!"
A pimply-faced boy stepped forward, Vital Energy surging as he threw a punch.
"Boom! Boom!"
The strike shook the pad violently. The screen flashed: "512kg!"
"Only 512kg? After a whole holiday, you improved less than 30kg. What've you been doing for two months?"
Zhou Ping flushed with shame.
Next, he sprinted the 20 meters. The machine beeped as he crossed the finish line: "11m/s!"
"Next!"
Zhou Ping slunk back into the crowd.
"Punch force 500kg, speed 12m/s—Vital Energy Stat around 5.1. No chance at Elite Class."
In this Martial Arts Era, humanity had evolved through Primordial Energy seeping from spatial rifts. Even high school students now surpassed past boxing legends like Tyson.
"Wang Feng!"
"Li Shaodong!"
One by one, students tested.
"605kg punch force, 14m/s speed. My Vital Energy Stat definitely exceeds 6.0!"
Li Shaodong laughed, rubbing his round face. "This week's Vital Energy Pills paid off!"
"Unbelievable! Li Shaodong improved so fast?" someone exclaimed.
Lin Qi's heart tightened. If the class's 9th-ranked student surged ahead...
"Brother Qi, many classmates used every resource this week to boost their stats."
"Taking Physical Energy Capsules before testing to temporarily enhance Vital Energy—everyone does it."
Jiang Tao whispered. Lin Qi nodded. He'd planned the same. Why not bend the rules for better results?
...
"645kg punch force, 14.3m/s speed!"
"Yang Lei's amazing!"
"Definitely over 6.0 Vital Energy Stat—Elite Class guaranteed!"
Yang Lei strutted off the track, shooting Lin Qi a taunting look.
"Lin Qi!"
Wu Kang called his name.
"Brother Qi, show them your strength", Jiang Tao urged.
Lin Qi stepped forward, drawing curious gazes.
(End of Chapter)
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