Chapter 30: B-Class Contract
Chapter 30: B-Class Contract
"6.9 grade? He was only at 6.0 grade a few months ago, and 6.5 grade just over a month ago? His physical attributes have improved so quickly?" Principal Tan Zhenlong was extremely shocked.
Due to Xu Bo's multiple recommendations and the summary of Li Yuan's special recruitment information a few weeks ago, Tan Zhenlong had a deep impression of Li Yuan.
However, in his imagination, he estimated that Li Yuan's physical attributes would only reach around 6.6 grade.
After all, under normal circumstances, the improvement of physical attributes becomes slower as one progresses in cultivation.
"In just over two months, he went from 6.0 grade to 6.5?"
"And in just over another month, he increased by 0.4 grade?" The vice-principals and the Martial Palace warriors were all astonished.
A single 6.9-grade physical attribute was not enough to cause a stir.
Among the many people present, apart from Li Yuan and a few other students, almost everyone else was a warrior.
The school leaders had the lowest physical attributes at 9.0 grade.
In this era, warriors were much more likely to hold high positions than non-warriors.
Even when compared to students, several students in the senior elite class had physical attributes exceeding 7.0 grade.
Lin Lan Yue, who had the strongest physical attributes, had already reached 8.5 grade.
But what astonished everyone about Li Yuan was his rate of progress.
After all, everyone present knew that Li Yuan had not awakened his martial spirituality.
Could cultivating a basic cultivation technique result in such rapid improvement in physical attributes?
"Good," Xu Bo's eyes lit up slightly.
He often observed Li Yuan through the surveillance system and knew that Li Yuan's physical attributes had improved significantly.
But he never expected it to be this remarkable.
"Li Yuan," Xu Bo's voice boomed, "Continue with the other tests, and put your heart into it."
"Yes," Li Yuan was not foolish. He understood from everyone's reactions that he was performing exceptionally well.
Moreover, Li Yuan also realized that no matter which Martial Palace this mysterious Palace Master came from, it was an opportunity for him.
"Today, I should have heard before that the Martial Palace comes to assess the school once a year," a thought flashed through Li Yuan's mind, "But in the past, they only seemed to assess the elite class."
"This opportunity was fought for by Teacher Xu."
"Many times, good opportunities only come around once or twice."
Without further thought, Li Yuan arrived at the fist power testing field, assumed the correct posture, adjusted his body stance, and then forcefully swung his fist.
"Boom~" Accompanied by a dull explosion, his fist struck the responsive sandbag with force.
Instantly, the screen above the fist power testing field clearly displayed: "454 kilograms (Qualified Action)".
After completing the fist power test, Li Yuan didn't linger. He quickly adjusted and proceeded to the entrance of the running track.
The forty-meter-long testing track! Illuminated by the white light above the classroom, it shone on the dark red metal track.
"Huff!"
Li Yuan made a slight adjustment, took a deep breath, and with a surge of power in his legs, he sprinted forward.
Whoosh!
Like a fleeting shadow, Li Yuan dashed across the track and collided with the cushioning wall at the end.
Tick!
On one side of the track's end, the electronic display screen already showed the data - "15.1 meters/second".
"Good."
"Is the Vital Energy Blood Detection Device malfunctioning?"
"How can Li Yuan's actual test data be so high?" The school leaders and the five Martial Palace warriors exchanged whispers, all of them surprised.
Why were they surprised?
Because Li Yuan's fist power data and burst speed data had already surpassed the Seven Star Alliance's standard physical attribute data for a 7.0-grade.
7.0-grade standard: 15 meters per second, 450 kilograms of fist power.
Normally, it would be common for either of these actual test data points to be slightly higher or lower.
But in Li Yuan's case, both were on the higher side? That was not normal.
"Good," Xu Bo and Tan Zhenlong exchanged a glance, both of them with smiles on their faces.
"Teacher Xu, I'm done with the tests," Li Yuan said as he walked back to the center of the classroom from the other end.
"Old Wan," Xu Bo turned to the Palace Master.
"Don't rush."
The Palace Master, with a mysterious smile, looked at the people behind him, "Instructor Xing, what do you think? Does he qualify?"
The five Martial Palace warriors exchanged glances.
"Palace Master," the instructor named Xing replied in a deep voice, "This kid has good physical talent... Becoming a warrior shouldn't be difficult, but without an awakened martial spirituality, wanting to sign a contract in advance... I'm afraid it requires further consideration."
Instructor Xing could tell that the Palace Master and Xu Bo had a close relationship, so he didn't outright reject the idea.
However, everyone present understood the true meaning behind Instructor Xing's words—he was still not qualified.
"No rush, take another look," the Palace Master said, then turned to Xu Bo, "Iron Tower, your student's greatest strength should be in martial skills... Let's test that."
"You've figured it out?" Xu Bo smiled.
"The Vital Energy Blood Detection Device rarely makes mistakes," the Palace Master smiled, "But he can exceed normal levels in strength and burst speed... This shows that his control over his body is extremely high, and his ability to mobilize his power is nearly perfect."
"From his posture and basic punches, his foundational martial skills are almost perfect."
"I estimate that his martial skills are the strongest among the students in your school, and it's likely that he's far ahead of the rest." The Palace Master spoke casually, "And it's probably a steep lead."
Xu Bo and Principal Tan exchanged a glance, both of them smiling.
"No wonder it's Old Wan, his insight is exceptional," Xu Bo praised.
Xu Bo was aware that the Palace Master had only been in his position for less than a week.
Without checking the previous records, it was highly unlikely that he would have known about Li Yuan's inclusion in the Bluestar Youth Rankings.
"Li Yuan, bring out your long spear," Xu Bo instructed, looking at Li Yuan, "Let's proceed with the martial skills test."
"Yes."
Li Yuan walked towards the weapon cabinet not far away, having already prepared his weapon in the classroom as instructed by Xu Bo.
At the same time,
Li Yuan couldn't help but glance again at the middle-aged man in Tang-style clothing, "What an impressive insight."
Li Yuan also heard Grandmaster Wan's speculation.
...
Holding the long spear firmly, the Martial Skill test began, and various instruments above the classroom activated.
Li Yuan, holding the spear, stood face-to-face with Xu Bo.
"Come, attack me and show me your spear skills without holding back," said Xu Bo, holding a long staff and speaking in a deep voice.
"Yes," Li Yuan nodded, knowing that the teacher intentionally wanted him to demonstrate his skills.
Without hesitation.
"Boom!" Li Yuan moved like lightning, having improved significantly, and ferociously thrust the spear forward.
"Clang!"
The staff parried the attack, striking the spearhead.
If this had happened a little over a month ago, Li Yuan might not have been able to withstand even this single collision.
But now, his spear skills had advanced further.
"Whoosh!" The spear followed the momentum, and his hand swiftly retracted, immediately touching the opponent's hand again. The spearhead trembled, creating a large circle, and in that instant, it seemed to have transformed into dozens of spear shadows.
"The teacher's physical qualities, as demonstrated, are approximately Level 7," Li Yuan said as he fiercely attacked.
As the saying goes, 'Spears fear the shaking head.'
This refers to the spearhead's unpredictable changes during the shaking of the spear, making it the most terrifying aspect of a long spear attack.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Spear after spear, relentless, lightning-fast, pierced towards Xu Bo, each with immense power, speed, and accuracy.
This was Li Yuan's newly created deadly move—Mountainous Universe.
A deceptive attack with the spear, also suitable for group battles.
"Haha, not bad," Xu Bo laughed, holding the staff in his left hand and tapping it with each strike, perfectly hitting Li Yuan's spearhead.
This prevented Li Yuan from fully exerting his strength.
In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of moves.
"Li Yuan, be careful," Xu Bo suddenly roared, changing his footwork, and the staff, like a spear, struck like lightning.
The timing was impeccable.
This staff strike came just as Li Yuan thrust his spear but hadn't succeeded in withdrawing it.
"Not good," Li Yuan thought, immediately changing his spear technique from offense to defense, his skill in changing moves was so mature that the other warriors outside the field had some astonishment in their eyes.
Without hesitation.
Li Yuan directly performed the 'Pillar Foundation,' his entire body like a massive boulder, crazily blocking Xu Bo's attacks.
Another series of dozens of attacks and defenses.
Huff!
Xu Bo suddenly retreated, creating distance from Li Yuan, and said with a smile, "Good, stop now."
Li Yuan stopped, his entire body's energy blood was boiling.
Too fierce.
Xu Bo's attacks, though not fast, were steady, precise, and fierce, leaving Li Yuan with no chance to defend.
"But at least, I've defended for so long, much better than last time," Li Yuan took a deep breath.
At this moment, Xu Bo had already shaken his smart wristband and said in a deep voice, "The skill test is over."
Ding—
On the screen at the back of the classroom, the score appeared—'374 points (College Entrance Examination Standard).'
"374 points?"
"So high!"
"The College Entrance Examination Standard, over 370 points?"
"I remember, Lin Lan Yue only scored 361 points, right?" The vice principals were completely shocked.
Lin Lan Yue, 361 points.
Li Yuan, 374 points.
The gap seemed to be only a dozen points, but Martial Arts scores, unlike academic scores, were clear indicators of strength and weakness, with little room for underperformance.
After surpassing 360 points.
Not just 10 points, even a few points, indicated a noticeable difference in Martial Skills.
10 points meant that in a virtual combat, the result would be almost certain.
"Could our school produce a city champion so close to the College Entrance Examination?"
"The quality of education in our district has never been considered good in the city," the vice principals looked at each other, all having the same thought.
Especially the vice principal in charge of academics, his smile was the brightest.
"Okay, Li Yuan, put the weapon away," Xu Bo said.
Li Yuan obediently put away the spear.
"Instructor Xing, what do you think?" Grandmaster Wan smiled, still not giving a direct answer.
Several Martial Palace warriors exchanged glances.
"If he can awaken his Martial Spirituality, it meets the C-Class Contract standard. But without awakening his Martial Spirituality, it falls short, but it's enough for a D-Class Contract," Instructor Xing hesitated and said.
In truth, in Instructor Xing's heart, Li Yuan fell slightly short of the D-Class Contract.
High Martial Skills?
Without awakening Martial Spirituality is a significant drawback.
"D-Class Contract?"
Grandmaster Wan nodded slightly and turned to say, "Tie Ta, Principal Tan, I'd like to speak with Li Yuan privately, is that okay?"
Speak privately? Principal Tan and Xu Bo exchanged glances, both seeming thoughtful.
"Okay," Principal Tan didn't refuse, smiling, "Grandmaster Wan's willingness to speak with Li Yuan privately is a good thing for him."
"Let's go outside." Principal Tan called out to the school leaders and headed out of the classroom.
"Speak privately?" Only Li Yuan, who had just entered, was still a little confused.
What's going on?
"Li Yuan, this is Grandmaster Wan, the Starfire Martial Palace Guanshan Branch Hall's Grandmaster, talk to him," Xu Bo whispered a request.
The Starfire Martial Palace Guanshan Branch Hall Grandmaster? Li Yuan was a little surprised, but his expression remained calm.
In his eyes, this was already a big shot.
The school leaders, Martial Palace warriors, and the three students left the classroom, leaving only Li Yuan and Grandmaster Wan.
The classroom door closed.
"Li Yuan, my name is Wan Qinghe," Grandmaster Wan said.
"Grandmaster Wan," Li Yuan was nervous, unsure of the other's intentions.
"I'd like to invite you to join the Starfire Martial Palace, in advance," Grandmaster Wan smiled at Li Yuan, "It's a D-Class Contract, but once you awaken your Martial Spirituality, it will immediately upgrade to a C-Class Contract."
"How about it?"
(End of Chapter)
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