Chapter 32: Divine Shock Limit Break
Chapter 32: Divine Shock Limit Break
As the evening approached, the number of examinees in the various examination halls had dwindled significantly, leaving only a few who could do nothing but sit and wait, their emotions shifting from tension and anticipation to anxiety and restlessness, and eventually to a state of bewilderment and fatigue.
Despite the physical endurance test, which was indeed a challenge, it was not the primary concern for the examinees present. The real struggle was the mental exhaustion, which was truly tormenting.
Chen Chuan only left for a short break, and unlike the others, he had mastered the Breath Regulation Technique. As long as he guided himself briefly before the examination officially began, he could quickly enter the state of readiness.
As each examinee was called by their number, the number of people in the hall visibly decreased. The female teacher, no longer as strict as she was at the start, stood at the entrance, silently observing the outside, deep in thought.
The remaining examinees finally relaxed a little and began chatting with each other.
"Sigh, it's so late, and my sister is still waiting for me outside. I wonder when she'll get to go home."
"Brothers, whether we pass or not, after the exam, I'll treat everyone to a meal at the restaurant outside. After all, we're already in Wu Yi Academy, and we should celebrate."
"Oh, that Han guy, is your family running a restaurant? You said there's a 50% discount, right?"
The chubby boy smiled and said, "Yes, but it's a bit far. Let's forget about it for now. Everyone is welcome to come to our Han Family Restaurant during the day. Those who pass the re-examination get to eat for free, and those who don't get a 50% discount, hehe."
"For this meal, I'll make sure you pass!"
At this moment, the female teacher saw the assistant examiner signaling to her, indicating that the previous batch of examinees had finished their exams. She took out the list again, turned around, and called out, "Number 401, Number 16, Number 18, go to Exam Site Number 1; Number 392..."
Immediately, fifteen examinees stood up, including a few who were in the middle of their conversation. They picked up their belongings and headed towards the examination site.
After about seven or eight minutes, a chaotic sound of footsteps suddenly erupted from outside, accompanied by exclamations of surprise. The examinees near the exit stood up and gathered at the windows and doors, peering outside.
Fang Zhiming put down his documents, looking perplexed, and asked, "What's going on?"
The female teacher suddenly appeared at the door, took a look outside, and turned back with a stern voice, saying, "Everyone, sit down. The examination is temporarily suspended." She then instructed the assistant teacher to stay and watch over the hall while she hurried out.
"What's happening?"
"It seems like something happened at Exam Site Number 5..."
"Dead, someone died?"
The examinees were startled and afraid when they heard this. Injuries were understandable, but the sudden news of a death among the examinees was still a significant shock, even though such incidents had occurred in the past.
"That examinee at Site Number 5, the one being tested by that guy named Zhong Wu, right? If someone died, the school should replace him, shouldn't they?"
"Yes, they should definitely replace him."
"Good, that's great."
When Chen Chuan heard about Exam Site Number 5, he thought for a moment. Based on the numbers called earlier, the examinees who had gone there were...
He looked up at a seat where several restaurant advertisements and a beef jerky package were left behind.
In Exam Site Number 3, Jiang Weiban was sitting in one of the examination sites, having just watched a match between an examinee and a senior student. He was waiting for the examiners' scores when his assistant approached and whispered something in his ear.
Jiang Weiban immediately became alert and asked, "What's the opinion of the chief examiners?"
"The chief examiners think... that the examiner should be replaced, and the examiner who caused the accident should also be punished and provide sufficient compensation to the examinee's family..."
Jiang Weiban frowned and said, "This handling is inappropriate. Anyone who comes to take the exam is automatically considered to have signed a waiver agreement. The examiners also face a lot of pressure, and it's common for them to lose control. Why replace the examiner? If we handle it this way, how will it affect the other examiners? Will they still be able to perform normally and accurately assess the examinees' abilities?"
The assistant hesitated and said, "But the chief examiners..."
Jiang Weiban stood up and said, "I'll go see them right now." The assistant quickly stepped aside, "Please, the chief examiners are currently in the conference room..."
Ten minutes later, Jiang Weiban appeared in the conference room of Exam Site Number 4. As soon as he entered, he addressed the chief examiners, including Gao Shi, "I heard that you want to revoke that examiner's qualification?"
Yue Hong spoke up, "Yes, we are discussing this matter. This examiner named Zhong Wu caused the death of an examinee due to excessive force. Even if it was an accident, we cannot allow him to continue as an examiner."
Jiang Weiban immediately objected, "I disagree. This is too harsh on the examiner, and it will also be a blow to the other examiners. I happen to know this Zhong Wu. He is currently working as a security advisor at the Affairs Bureau and will become a personal advisor to a certain politician after graduation. He is an outstanding individual. If we handle this matter this way, it will leave a stain on his record. We should also consider nurturing talented individuals. Moreover, if we make a big deal out of this, how will the Government Hall view the students from Wu Yi Academy?"
Some of the teachers present were dissatisfied with Jiang Weiban's argument, but they understood that this wasn't solely about one examiner. Jiang Weiban wasn't genuinely advocating for this particular examiner; the root of the conflict lay in the fact that Jiang Weiban, as the commissioning party, was trying to wrest control of the re-examination process from the managing party, the teachers.
Yue Hong spoke up in rebuttal: "If we're considering the well-being of the tested students, shouldn't we also consider the well-being of the other examinees? If we're taking into account the feelings of the tested students, shouldn't we also consider the feelings of the other examinees?"
Jiang Weiban gave him a surprised look, as if it was odd for him to say such words.
Yue Hong wanted to say more, but Gao Shi stopped him. He spoke up, "The examination is still ongoing. Since Jiang Weiban insists, we can discuss the matter of student Zhong Wu after the exam. For now, we won't revoke his testing eligibility, but all subsequent tests involving this student must be conducted under the joint supervision of both parties."
Jiang Weiban knew that at this point, the examiners wouldn't back down. He glanced at Gao Shi and softened his tone, "Your proposal is reasonable, and I accept it."
Gao Shi looked at everyone sternly and said, "Those who need to work, go and do your jobs. The rest of you, follow me to the fifth exam site."
Inside the fourth exam site, Chen Chuan walked to the window and silently gazed forward. At the fifth exam site, three medical staff members pushed out a stretcher with a figure completely covered from head to toe, only their hair visible.
The atmosphere became oppressive for a moment. The examinees around him sighed, but most were more concerned about the upcoming exams, hoping that the student from that exam site would be replaced.
After a while, the female teacher entered from the exam site. Her voice, slightly lower than before, said, "Examinees, return to your original positions. The exam will continue."
"What? No replacement?"
"No replacement? That's impossible, right?"
"Look at the bulletin board over there."
The examinees glanced at the bulletin board on the exam site, seeing no changes, indicating that no replacement had been made. Everyone seemed anxious, fearing they might be assigned to that exam site.
Chen Chuan walked back and sat in his original seat, his gaze becoming incredibly calm.
The exam resumed, but as it progressed, the first examinee chose to give up the final exam because they were assigned to the fifth exam site.
After all, they had already passed the preliminary exam, and even if they didn't pass the final exam, they would still be students of Wu Yi Academy. They didn't want to risk their lives.
And with the first, came the second, and after several rounds, the female teacher's voice echoed again, "Number 96, Number 398, Number 401, proceed to the fifth exam site..."
Fang Zhiming shuddered, as it was his turn this time. "I..." Just then, he saw Chen Chuan stand up and walk towards the exam site. From a distance, another examinee's voice reached him, "I quit. I'm giving up." A male student gathered his belongings and headed out the door, head down.
Chen Chuan didn't even turn around.
Fang Zhiming hesitated, but seeing Chen Chuan walk away, he gritted his teeth and followed. If Chen Chuan dared, why shouldn't he? He couldn't bear to give up without trying.
The other examinees stared at them in astonishment. Were they really going to do this? Were they willing to risk their lives?
As Chen Chuan stepped out the door, he brushed past the female teacher. She suddenly felt goosebumps on her skin, her muscles tensed, and she abruptly turned to stare at Chen Chuan's back.
Chen Chuan kept walking, his steps steady and heavy. He reached the end of the corridor and glanced at the bulletin board. Then, he reached out and pushed open the thick double doors.
Revealed before him was a spacious examination room with two rows of long tables on either side. Jiang Weiban sat in the middle of the right side, accompanied by his assistant and a communicating teacher.
Opposite Jiang Weiban sat Gao Shi, with Yue Hong and Bian Feng, the lecturer who had admitted him, on either side. Several other teachers and assistants stood nearby, while medical staff members were positioned outside the door. Some of them looked at Chen Chuan with a mix of awe, regret, and sympathy.
In the center of the room stood a senior student over two meters tall, with a bulky and robust physique, looking like he was horizontally grown, resembling a water-filled balloon. His broad shoulders and thick neck made his head appear small, with eyes reduced to slits. His massive arms ended in enormous hands that could easily enclose an ordinary person's head.
Fang Zhiming followed behind, startled by the sight. He couldn't have imagined what kind of person this was, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, he regretted coming. But having come this far, he couldn't back out. He gritted his teeth and stood his ground.
One of the examiners spoke, "Only two examinees? Number 398, you're up first."
Yue Hong reminded, "Examinees, to prevent accidents, we suggest you wear protective gear."
Fang Zhiming immediately agreed, thinking that even if he couldn't compete, he might at least last a few moves. He put on the protective gear and approached Zhong Wu.
At sixteen, Fang Zhiming had only grown to 1.7 meters, creating a stark contrast with Zhong Wu's size.
Only then did Fang Zhiming truly feel the immense pressure from Zhong Wu. He felt the heat emanating from the massive body and his mouth went dry. He heard Zhong Wu's muffled voice, "Hello, I'm Zhong Wu."
"Fang Zhiming took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice steady as he introduced himself: 'Fang Zhiming.'
When both parties stood together, it signaled the start of the examination. Fang Zhiming decided to take the initiative and attack first, fearing he might not get another chance. With a grunt, he threw a punch at his opponent's abdomen, followed by a series of rapid punches. Each strike landed on the opponent's firm body like hitting a solid rubber ball, but to his surprise, the opponent didn't react at all.
Just then, Fang Zhiming looked up and saw Zhong Wu looking down at him. Zhong Wu said, 'Oh? You've started?' Then he reached out and grabbed, and Fang Zhiming quickly dodged, but Zhong Wu's hands were too big, and although they seemed slow, they were actually fast. With a swift move, he grabbed Fang Zhiming's arm.
'I... I concede...' Fang Zhiming realized something was wrong and shouted, but Zhong Wu seemed to ignore him. With one hand, he lifted Fang Zhiming like a little chick, causing him to let out a terrified scream.
'Stop!'
Yue Hong stood up and sternly said, 'Stop.' He glared at Zhong Wu, 'He has conceded.'
Zhong Wu narrowed his eyes and loosened his grip, causing Fang Zhiming to fall to the ground, clutching his arm in pain. Zhong Wu rubbed his head and said, 'Sorry, examiner, I didn't hear you. Sorry, classmate, sorry.' As he spoke, his massive body bowed towards the front.
Fang Zhiming suddenly felt a huge shadow looming over him, covering him entirely. He couldn't help but shrink back, enduring the excruciating pain, and said tremblingly, 'It's... it's okay...' Then he felt the body slowly straighten up, and the shadow above him lifted.
Yue Hong shook his head and sat down.
The examiners remained silent because injuries during the examination were common. Since the candidate indicated acceptance, they couldn't blame Zhong Wu.
Bian Feng stared at Zhong Wu, wondering if he was genuinely absent-minded or fearless. If it was the former, he wouldn't have been accepted into the Aid Society.
The medical staff immediately checked on Fang Zhiming. Fortunately, it was just a dislocated arm, and there were no other serious injuries. After a few words of reassurance, they took him away.
The examiner turned to Chen Chuan, 'Candidate 421, it's your turn.'
Chen Chuan walked up, meeting everyone's gaze. Zhong Wu greeted him with his usual 'Hello, classmate. I'm Zhong Wu.'
Chen Chuan remained silent and slowly walked up to Zhong Wu. He didn't look up, and Zhong Wu couldn't see his expression, but since he stood before him, it meant the examination had begun.
Chen Chuan directly reached out and grabbed Zhong Wu.
Although Zhong Wu appeared simple-minded, he had a unique sensitivity, allowing him to gauge an opponent's strength by feel. Chen Chuan gave him an underlying sense of danger, so he didn't underestimate him. As he grabbed Zhong Wu, he used a grappling power he had never employed since the start of the examination.
Once he had a firm grip on his opponent, the grappling power would penetrate, rendering the opponent powerless to resist. At the moment of unleashing this power, most of his body would also be covered in it, leaving almost no openings.
Chen Chuan seemed to ignore Zhong Wu's actions, and the examiner, who was watching the examination, grew tense, ready to intervene and stop the examination at any moment.
At this moment, Chen Chuan was oblivious to his surroundings, focusing solely on his opponent. As Zhong Wu's large hands reached for him, and the fingertips barely touched his shoulders, a light shone in Chen Chuan's eyes, and his second self merged with him. Then, he lifted his knee and kicked upwards!
This kick concentrated all his strength, and he used the breaking limit strike without hesitation. In an instant, his body seemed to suffer almost all the injuries, but his second self endured the pain.
Zhong Wu's massive physique indicated greater strength, but his nerve transmission was slower than Chen Chuan's. Even if their reactions were equal, the second self's amplification made Chen Chuan's speed too fast for Zhong Wu to respond. Therefore, the kick landed precisely on Zhong Wu's chin.
However, the grappling power still covered Zhong Wu's entire body, and even with the breaking limit strike, the explosive force only made him slightly dizzy. Still, his fluid movements halted, even though his hands had barely touched Chen Chuan. He instinctively adjusted his breathing, preparing to exert force again, a routine he had practiced countless times.
Title: The Examination
Scene:
"What's that sound?"
Jiang Xuezhang turned around, noticing Zhong Wu and Chen Chuan standing in their original positions, unmoved since the start. From his angle, Zhong Wu's hands were already on Chen Chuan, a mocking smile playing on his lips.
At this moment, Chen Chuan had already won, but he didn't stop. Instead, he delivered another kick, followed by a fourth, fifth, and sixth...
Zhong Wu's 200-kilogram body, having lost its willpower, should have collapsed, but his powerful kicks kept him standing.
Thud!
Thud!
Chen Chuan's speed was so fast that those not trained in combat, like Jiang Xuezhang and the medical staff, couldn't see his leg movements clearly. They only heard the sound of whip-like leg strikes echoing through the hall.
After a while, even Jiang Xuezhang noticed something amiss. Zhong Wu's body swayed like a pendulum, and his eyes seemed unfocused.
The medical staff were startled, rushing forward. "Stop! Stop it!"
"Did you hear me? Stop now!"
Chen Chuan acted as if he hadn't heard a thing, continuing his kicks. Zhong Wu's blood oozed from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
But the Wu Yi instructors remained seated, silent. No one intervened.
Until blood splattered on the floor, Wu Yi instructors finally spoke up. "Stop it."
His voice wasn't loud, but everyone in the hall felt its resonance.
Chen Chuan paused, letting the massive body fall forward. He slowly retracted his leg, straightened up, and said calmly, "My name is Chen Chuan."
The hall fell silent for a moment, filled only with heavy breathing.
Jiang Xuezhang stood up abruptly, his voice sharp. "You, did you not hear me tell you to stop?!"
Chen Chuan turned around, facing Jiang Xuezhang, and said calmly, "I'm sorry, I didn't hear you."
Jiang Xuezhang glared at Chen Chuan, accusing him, "I think you're doing this on purpose!"
Chen Chuan spoke slowly, "The examiner didn't stop me, so the exam continues as normal. I remember this is part of the exam rules." He looked at the chief examiner, "Am I wrong?"
The chief examiner picked up Chen Chuan's exam form and said, "Examinee Chen Chuan, for successfully overcoming an advanced student, no scoring is required, and you may pass."
Yue Hong immediately agreed, "No objections, pass!"
Bian Feng affirmed, "Pass!"
"Pass!"
"Pass!"
One by one, the examiners declared their judgments without hesitation.
Jiang Xuezhang glanced around, his eyes filled with unspoken frustration.
Yue Hong urged Jiang Xuezhang, "Sign the form, or not. If the examinee defeats the examiner, they pass. That's Wu Yi's rule."
The chief examiner nodded, "Indeed, that's Wu Yi's rule."
Everyone's attention turned to Jiang Xuezhang. Under the intense gaze of the powerful Wu Yi instructors, Jiang Xuezhang remained composed, but his assistant felt their heart pounding in their chest, drenched in cold sweat.
Jiang Xuezhang's face was stern as he snatched the form from his assistant's trembling hands. He signed with such force that the pen almost tore through the paper.
He was frustrated, not by the examinee's actions, but by losing a round in the power struggle with the administration.
After signing, he tossed the pen onto the desk and crossed his arms, his eyes cold. He thought, rules wouldn't change for one person.
The chief examiner spoke, breaking the tense atmosphere, "Take the examinee for treatment. The rest of you, clean up the bloodstains."
Bian Feng instructed Chen Chuan, "Chen Chuan, you're done here. Go pack your belongings and wait for school to start."
Chen Chuan turned to face everyone, bowing slightly, "Thank you, teachers."
Chen Chuan left through a side door, stepping into the outer corridor. Under the darkening sky, he looked up, then said quietly, "It's delicious."
(End of Chapter)
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