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Chapter 78: Final Exam
Chapter 78: Final Exam (Please Follow)
"I clearly remember Lin Qi having only a 9.2 Vital Energy stat during the Midterm Exam!"
"Has he really reached 9.9 in just a month? That's way too fast!"
Everyone was stunned. Lin Qi's progress was absurdly rapid—each time more exaggerated than the last, showing no signs of slowing.
Jiang Tao's eyes widened. "Dang, Brother Qi's Vital Energy stat is almost catching up to mine!"
Yu Jing's face turned dark. "Has this guy actually caught up?!"
Qi Yuelin blinked her beautiful eyes, surprised.
Li Zhou grinned. "Now that's what I call a surprise for everyone."
Zhang Cheng took a deep breath and shook his head in awe. "Incredible!"
As Lin Qi calmly descended the stairs, the crowd felt his towering presence—an aura so formidable they dared not approach.
"Tao, it's your turn next!"
Lin Qi slapped Jiang Tao's shoulder.
Jiang Tao chuckled bitterly. "I thought I could surpass you, but now I realize how naive I was."
"Brother Qi, you're unstoppable now!"
"Then you'd better step up your game!" Lin Qi teased.
"Next, Jiang Tao!"
"Examinee Jiang Tao, Vital Energy Stat: 9.98!"
"Not bad!" Zhang Cheng nodded.
"Jiang Tao's progress is impressive too—he's nearly reaching the Second Realm. How is everyone improving so fast? My own progress feels insignificant by comparison", someone muttered, lowering their head.
Jiang Tao regained some confidence as he looked at his stats, flexing his muscles as he walked down.
Lin Qi gave him a thumbs up. Jiang Tao's speed of progress wasn't slow by any means.
"Examinee Qi Yuelin, Vital Energy Stat: 9.99!"
"Examinee Yu Jing, Vital Energy Stat: 9.99!"
Yu Jing's face darkened. He'd hit a plateau at 9.99, while Lin Qi and Jiang Tao were closing in.
Zhang Cheng smirked. As expected, both Qi Yuelin and Yu Jing had stalled at 9.99.
"Next, Li Zhou!"
Li Zhou strode forward under everyone's watchful eyes. His massive frame—broad shoulders and thick waist—made him look like a standing bear. His aura grew even stronger.
"Li Zhou has already broken through to the Second Realm. Since he can now cultivate martial arts to absorb primordial energy, I wonder how high his Vital Energy stat has risen?" someone speculated.
Lin Qi watched curiously too.
Li Zhou grinned, grabbing the metal arm and suddenly exerting force.
His muscles swelled and rippled. Veins bulged as a powerful aura surged outward, white mist seemingly rising from his skin.
Lin Qi instantly felt a strong sense of danger—an existence even more formidable than himself.
"Beep!"
The infrared scan finished, displaying data on the screen.
"Examinee Li Zhou, Vital Energy Stat: 12.33!"
"12.33!"
"Did I read that right? He increased by 2.3 in less than a month? That's insane!" someone exclaimed.
"The effect of martial arts is this strong? I need to break through to the Second Realm as soon as possible to cultivate martial arts too!" Jiang Tao's eyes widened.
Lin Qi was shocked too. After cultivating martial arts, Vital Energy stat could rise this fast?
Everyone present felt both shocked and inspired.
Li Zhou, seeing everyone's reaction, smirked inwardly.
Especially enjoying Yu Jing's dark expression, he felt even more delighted.
At this moment, Zhang Cheng stepped forward, scanning the examinees. The Vital Energy test had already brought many surprises. He wondered if the martial arts assessment would bring even more.
"Now, I declare the Vital Energy assessment officially concluded."
"Everyone, follow me to the Virtual Chamber for the martial arts examination."
Lin Qi patted Jiang Tao's shoulder.
"Remember our bet."
"You can start ordering barbecue now!" Jiang Tao grinned.
Jiang Tao shook his head. "I won't forget, but Brother Qi, don't think you've already won."
Lin Qi smirked without arguing, joining the others heading toward the Virtual Chamber.
Twenty minutes later
"Next, Lin Qi, Yu Peng... Jiang Tao, Zhu Yuqi, Qi Yuelin, Yu Jing, Li Zhou—you nine will enter for the assessment."
Zhang Cheng announced, holding up his tablet.
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao exchanged glances before entering their Neural Pods and logging into the Scarlet Realm.
"I wonder how Li Zhou's martial arts skills are. Can he score over 900 points?" someone speculated.
"He should manage it. Li Zhou stayed at Vital Energy stat 9.99 for over a month, fully focusing on martial arts. He might have made a huge breakthrough."
...
Scarlet Realm, Personal Space.
[Examinee: Lin Qi]
[Exam Registration Number: ...]
[Martial Arts: Mountain-Shattering Spear Method]
[Confirm/Cancel Final Exam?]
Lin Qi clicked "Confirm." In the next second, space itself seemed to twist as he was instantly transported to the assessment chamber.
His feet touched the ground. Facing the familiar environment, he selected a Black Long Spear. A familiar white figure appeared—bearing the prominent number "9" on its chest.
"Long time no see!"
Lin Qi held his spear at the ready, smirking as he waited for the test to begin.
[Test Objective: Defeat the '9' test opponent!]
[3, 2, 1...]
[Test Started!]
A cold, emotionless female AI voice echoed from the ceiling.
"Whoosh!"
The test opponent swung its Silver Long Spear, charging forward with heavy steps.
The opponent's muscular frame wielded the spear like a roaring dragon, displaying overwhelming force.
Using Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, it attacked with thousand-ton power—brutal and domineering.
The Long Spear slashed downward like a battle-axe.
Lin Qi didn't move. He slightly lowered his waist, planting both feet firmly.
In an instant, the opponent closed the distance.
Lin Qi executed spear techniques, sweeping the spear horizontally like an unyielding wall protecting his body.
Rock Solid Spear Techniques—Pillar of Unyielding Stone!
"Boom!"
The clash of spears exploded with compressed air.
Lin Qi's body recoiled backward, the spear's butt striking the ground to dissipate the force.
The test opponent retreated several steps before charging again, the massive spear thrusting forward like a collapsing mountain.
Collapse Thrust!
Lin Qi continued defending, his Long Spear moving like solid rock—forming an impenetrable barrier.
Facing the opponent's relentless assault, he remained composed, blocking every strike.
"Clang, clang~"
"Boom!!"
Weapons clashed, sparks flying as Lin Qi deflected each blow perfectly.
Each strike precisely countered the opponent's crushing attacks.
Lin Qi steadily redirected the force, thinking:
"This '9' opponent has far surpassed my Spear Techniques Stage."
"I couldn't handle him at all during the Midterm Exam."
"Using only Mountain-Shattering Spear Method won't defeat him."
Since direct confrontation was impossible, Lin Qi switched to Rock Solid Spear Techniques.
This defensive expertise allowed him to seek counterattack opportunities while maintaining his guard.
...
In another exam chamber
"Boom!"
"Clang~"
Two massive figures collided—silver and black figures wielding sharp axes in brutal slashes.
The collision created whirlwinds with each axe strike.
Li Zhou swung his battle-axe like a giant door slamming down.
His opponent, the "9" examinee, was equally muscular and strong, wielding the same axe technique.
"I lost to you last time, but not this time."
Li Zhou grinned, his power exploding outward.
"Among the entire Second High School, besides me, who else can defeat the '9' test opponent?"
"Fall before me!"
He charged forward like a charging bear, the sharp axe slicing the air with a piercing whistle.
Tempest Axe Art, First Form—Heavy Slash!
...
(End of Chapter)
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