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Chapter 63: Midterm Evaluation
Chapter 63: Midterm Evaluation
Zhang Cheng flipped the red switch on the machine.
Beep!
The Vital Energy Analyzer roared to life, its screen flickering as the cylindrical chamber hissed open.
"Xu Chenhui, step inside", Zhang Cheng instructed, holding up his tablet.
"Everyone, grip the metal arms tightly once you're in", he continued. "Channel your Vital Energy by tensing your muscles. You each have one attempt."
Xu Chenhui swallowed hard, his palms sweating as he clutched the bars. Jaw clenched, he surged his energy. His blood pulsed like thunder.
Boom!
Red laser beams scanned his body, projecting results onto the screen:
[Candidate Xu Chenhui – Vital Energy Stat: 7.15]
A crisp robotic voice echoed. "Efficient! It measures your stats in seconds", someone murmured, awestruck.
Xu Chenhui, however, felt his gut twist. 7.1? Too low. He feared expulsion from the Elite Class.
"Next—Yang Lei!" Zhang Cheng barked.
Yang Lei approached, his former Class 3 arrogance replaced by dread.
[Candidate Yang Lei – Vital Energy Stat: 7.14]
"Back to your original class, Yang Lei", Zhang Cheng sighed. Yang Lei's face drained of color.
One by one, students stepped forward.
[Candidate Chen Zichuan – Vital Energy Stat: 8.18]
Zhang Cheng nodded approvingly. "Chen Zichuan's growth rate rivals mine", he remarked.
"He might crack the Top 30", a student whispered. Lin Qi watched, recalling Chen Zichuan's D-Rank contract with the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion—small fry, but resources have unleashed his potential.
"Lin Qi – your turn!"
The room fell silent. Eyes locked on Lin Qi: Li Zhou, Qi Yuelin, Zhu Yuqi—all Top Ten students.
"His combat power’s Top Ten material. Wonder about his Stat?" someone mused.
Lin Qi strode forward, his imposing frame radiating pressure. Classmates recoiled instinctively.
Qiu Jie stared. Once, Lin Qi had been invisible. Now, he exuded elite aura.
Lin Qi gripped the bars, inhaled deeply, then exploded—muscles rippling, veins bulging. The air thickened with tiger-like ferocity.
The scanner flashed:
[Candidate Lin Qi – Vital Energy Stat: 9.21]
"9.21! Broke 9.0!" Zhang Cheng’s voice rose. "Last month’s assessment was 8.2. A full point gain?"
"B-Rank contract material! Unbelievable!" gasped a student.
Li Zhou grinned. "He’s closing in fast. I’ve got competition for the finals."
Qi Yuelin’s eyes glittered. Yu Jing scoffed: "9.2? I’ll transcend this stage soon."
"Jealousy doesn’t suit you", Li Zhou teased. Yu Jing flushed, turning away.
Later, Jiang Tao high-fived Lin Qi. "You’re nipping at my heels, Brother Qi."
"Let me overtake you later", Lin Qi quipped.
[Candidate Jiang Tao – Vital Energy Stat: 9.64]
"Top Five bound!"
Jiang Tao smirked. "9.6’s my ceiling now. Second Realm aspirants are rare at our school."
The tests continued. Qi Yuelin (9.78), Yu Jing (9.81), and finally—
[Candidate Li Zhou – Vital Energy Stat: 9.99]
"9.99? So close!" Li Zhou sighed.
The room erupted. "He’ll break the Second Realm soon!"
Lin Qi calculated: National College Entrance Exam finalists rarely hit 10. Li Zhou’s accelerating—half a year ahead of schedule.
Zhang Cheng steered them to the Virtual Chamber. "Next round: Combat Evaluation!"
Inside, Zhang Cheng announced: "Face your killers in the Neural Pods. Instant revival saves time."
"Brother Qi", Jiang Tao suddenly said, "they say your techniques rival mine. Fight me?"
Lin Qi smirked. Childhood rivals, always competing. Since high school, Jiang Tao’s Inferior Body Constitution had outpaced him—until now.
"Kfc’s on the loser!" Jiang Tao grinned.
[Next Group: Lin Qi, Li Bo Wen… Jiang Tao!]
They logged into the Neural Pods.
[Candidate: Lin Qi]
[Exam Number:…]
[Technique: Mountain-Shattering Spear Method]
[Begin Exam? Yes/NO]
Lin Qi selected "Yes."
The void shifted. A white-suited, muscular figure materialized—Test Opponent #8, spear raised.
[Exam Objective: Defeat Opponent #8]
Lin Qi gripped his Black Long Spear. Last time, even his ultimate move failed. Not today.
3… 2… 1…
Exam Started!
(End of Chapter)
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