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Chapter 18: End of Term Exam
Chapter 18: End of Term Exam
Time flies.
Before long, the end of term exam season had arrived.
The high schools on Star of Young Eagles also held their exams in June, followed by a two-month-long vacation.
"Finally... after the exams, I'll be a second-year student, not a first-year anymore."
Fang Xing had not visited the other world last night but chose to rest in the residential area instead.
As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed into his bedroom, he slowly opened his eyes, focusing his attention on the attribute panel:
[Name: Fang Xing]
[Age: 16]
[Occupation: Martial Artist]
[First Realm: Flesh (Flesh Refinement: 86/100)]
[Juntiquan Twelve Forms: 27/100 (Proficient)]
[Grand Dragon Stake: 1/200 (Mastery)]
[Gate of the Multiverse (Charging)]
...
"The Qi and Blood Dan truly lives up to its reputation as the best supplementary pill for post-innate Martial Artists... Just one bottle has brought me close to perfection in the first realm."
"Even the wealthy on Cygnus X-1 Star might not be able to afford such luxury..."
A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xing's face.
"The 'stimulant' approach is indeed effective. Before I had access to these pills, I thought I would only be able to perfect my flesh refinement by the end of the term. Now, I'm close to perfecting my muscle refinement..."
"With a sufficient supply of Qi and Blood Dans, breaking through from the first realm to the second shouldn't be a problem either..."
"And then there's the Grand Dragon Stake. Now that I've successfully entered the third stage as Master Xiaolong mentioned, it doesn't matter if my jade-like skin is exposed..."
The intense training during this period had brought him tremendous gains.
His cultivation speed would only increase in the foreseeable future!
For Fang Xing, getting into university after high school was no longer a challenge.
The key was to get into a good university!
"The best university in the Federation should be the 'Blue Star University' on Blue Star. In addition, the 'Saint Armor University' and the 'Nine Swords Academy', located in the universe's secret realm, are also top-notch institutions..."
Fang Xing silently recalled the relevant information.
The original owner's biggest dream was to buy a house on Blue Star, followed by getting into any university, regardless of its reputation. As long as it was a university, it would do.
But Fang Xing, of course, knew the importance of getting into a good one.
This was his chance to leap into a higher social stratum!
Even with access to another world, getting into a good university would help him better utilize the resources from that world.
For starters, he could set up a top-notch biological research institute to study the pills from the other world, eliminating the need to take risks with the medicine next to the infirmary.
Although he had toxin-testing paper and lab rats, consuming the pills still posed a risk to him.
And his life was obviously more precious than anything else.
After getting out of bed and washing up, Fang Xing habitually began practicing the Grand Dragon Stake.
The 'Mastery' level of the Grand Dragon Stake gave him a completely different feeling from the 'Proficient' level.
If the 'Proficient' level made him feel like he had reached a state of effortless mastery, with each movement exuding a unique flair, the 'Mastery' level meant that he no longer had to adapt to this staking technique. Instead, it automatically adjusted itself in several places, making it even more suited to him!
It is important to understand that everyone's physique is different, and while the 'Grand Dragon Stake' is touted as having been perfectly deduced by the intelligent brain, the template is still based on the average person.
What Fang Xing was cultivating could be considered a 'Fang Xing Exclusive Edition', tailored specifically to his body, and its effectiveness and progress were incomparable to the original.
"It's no wonder that this level of the Grand Dragon Stake can temper 'Jade Skin'... Even though I achieved that a long time ago."
After finishing his staking practice and feeling the coordination of his flesh and muscles, Fang Xing suddenly reached up and rubbed his face.
The next moment, the flesh and skin on his face began to move.
His cheeks became slightly fuller, and his eyebrows grew longer... In an instant, he transformed from a youthful teenager into a brooding man in his twenties!
"After refining most of my muscles, controlling my facial muscles and skin to change my appearance is a breeze..."
This was a must-have divine skill for staying at home, traveling, or even committing arson and murder!
...
Yucai High School.
"Students, we will start with the cultural exam today, so let's all do our best."
Teacher Lan Fei wore another set of career clothing—black silk stockings, high heels, and glasses, exuding a unique elite aura. "Also... remember not to cheat. The punishment is very severe."
'She seems even more alluring today... My qi and blood have been growing rapidly lately, and my evil fire is raging...'
Fang Xing maintained a poker face as he picked up the test paper and quickly began answering the questions.
There were many subjects to be tested in high school.
Universal Space Language, Interstellar Survival, Evil God Race Catalog, Various Weapon Maintenance and Repair, Battlefield First Aid...
There was a test paper for each subject, and they had to finish them all in one morning, with only about half an hour allotted for answering questions per paper.
Scratch, scratch!
However, this was nothing unusual for these high school students.
For a time, the classroom was filled with nothing but the sound of writing.
Even Liu Wei, who usually didn't seem very reliable, was writing furiously.
As martial artists, they possessed incredible wrist strength, wrote swiftly, and had active minds...
Even so, it was challenging to finish a test paper within just half an hour.
After all, the difficulty of the exams was designed to gauge their abilities, pushing them to their limits to select only the most outstanding students!
As for cheating?
With the classroom under full surveillance, it was practically impossible.
"Thankfully, I've seen this question before..."
"Mhm, this one's pretty simple too..."
"The last one's a bit tricky; the calculations are quite complex..."
Fang Xing's pen flew across the paper.
As a late-stage First Realm practitioner, his martial arts cultivation was high, and he could easily withstand this intense exam.
"Time's up!"
Before long, it was midday, and Fang Xing put down his electronic pen, leaving the classroom to grab a quick lunch.
'I have to say, although the ingredients from the other world are more delicious and nutritious... my cooking skills are average at best.'
'Just talking about taste, the dishes from the Blue Star Federation are still superior... not to mention I'm a poor student who hasn't truly experienced the tonic medicinal cuisine of the Blue Star, which is said to combine flavor and nutrition...'
'Even the entire Young Eagles Star is just an ordinary planet... Even if you're the richest person on this planet, it amounts to nothing in the vast Blue Star Federation.'
He munched on a meat roll as he glanced at his classmates.
Bai Lang, Yi An, Qian Xun, Ouyang Qianqian, Bailian Yi, Cole, and Liu Wei...
"Hmm?"
Fang Xing couldn't shake the feeling that Liu Wei seemed... a little more confident today?
"Fang Xing..."
Cole strode over. "I look forward to facing you in the afternoon's practical exam."
The afternoon's practical exam would be a knockout format, and as long as they both kept winning, they would eventually meet.
In the afternoon, all the teachers gathered, and Master Xiaolong was among them.
"The First Year Practical Exam begins now! There are ten arenas, and those called will step up. No armor, weapons, or potions are allowed... everything else is fair game."
Master Xiaolong's voice boomed like a bell, resonating through the air, before he revealed a sinister smile. "You can go all out and see if we teachers above the Fourth Realm can rescue you in time... Anything goes in this exam, but don't expect high scores in the morality and behavior categories..."
'This seems like he's giving free rein, but he's actually reminding us,' Fang Xing thought to himself as he witnessed this scene.
Soon enough, the match list was announced.
He scanned it and noticed something amiss.
'All the top seeds have been placed in different groups... Usually, they would only meet in the finals.'
Fang Xing looked at the massive electronic screen, nodding and then shaking his head. "But it's just one overall school ranking, so it's still a bit crude... This is fine, though."
"Arena One, first match, Dilisi versus Cao Xiong!"
"Arena Two, Qingyun versus Hong Ke!"
...
Soon, the martial arts teachers took their seats at the arenas, and the day's matches began.
Fang Xing didn't have time to check on Liu Wei and the others before he was called up.
"Arena Eight, Fang Xing versus Phoenix!"
As Fang Xing stepped onto the arena, he saw a red-haired girl standing across from him.
She wore a tight black outfit that accentuated her curvaceous figure, and her eyes were like a vast ocean, a deep cerulean, complementing her milk-white, delicate skin. She was undoubtedly a great beauty.
"So it's her, the class flower of Class 4..."
He was intrigued, and after a brief bow, he said, "Miss Phoenix, please go easy on me!"
"Please, after you, Mr. Fang Xing!"
Phoenix returned his bow and then immediately took the initiative!
Slap!
Her hands moved like the wings of a phoenix, tearing through the air.
Military Boxing's Twelve Forms—Broken Wing Hand!
Military Boxing was a mandatory subject in high school, encompassing a wide range of techniques, including punches, palm strikes, kicks, body movements, and finger strikes.
Phoenix's Broken Wing Hand seemed ordinary at first glance, but there was a subtle sense of mastery in her movements, indicating her profound skill in this particular technique.
Fang Xing's body bent slightly, and in that split second, he dodged her attack.
"Good boy..."
Not far away, on another arena, Master Xiaolong was distracted by this fight, and he couldn't help but chuckle. "Not only does he have solid staking skills, but he also seems to have a deep understanding of Military Boxing..."
Having evaded her attack, Fang Xing prepared to end the fight quickly.
He lifted his right leg, which resembled a massive axe, ripping through the air.
Phoenix felt the sharp intent rushing towards her, and her face showed a hint of shock.
Axe Kick!
Thud!
She barely managed to cross her arms in an X-shape to block, but the force sent her flying backward. She landed at the edge of the arena and quickly got back up, but her right arm hung limply by her side.
"Still not conceding?"
Fang Xing frowned. He had held back quite a bit with that kick, but her right arm should still be broken.
Given their gap in strength, conceding was the rational choice.
"Concede? For us cyborgs, every point is crucial. How can I concede?"
There was a hint of madness in Phoenix's eyes, and her remaining left hand stabbed forward like a spear.
'Hmm? Did she use some kind of hypnosis or self-destructive secret technique?'
Fang Xing witnessed this and felt a sense of gloom.
Indeed, for cyborgs like them, they had to seize every opportunity with all their might!
Even in defeat, displaying an indomitable spirit was important, as it might result in higher scores later on!
Perhaps for natural humans, this wasn't a big deal, but for cyborgs, a single point could determine their future.
(End of Chapter)
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