Chapter 30

Bang!

The strength tester in the center of the hall remained motionless, and the screen flickered, displaying the number—“720KG.”

“Candidate No. 70, third strength test result—720KG. The highest score out of three attempts—730KG.”

The staff member beside the strength tester reported the score while entering the value.

“Sigh!” Candidate No. 70 shook his head in disappointment. Such a score would only earn a C rating, and it was impossible to achieve a C+ rating.

The first test in the martial arts examination, the strength test, not only evaluated the candidate's punching power but also their mastery of combat techniques. Many combat techniques enhance punching power, and the better one's mastery of these techniques, the higher the score they could achieve.

The scoring standard for the strength test was based on the punching power of a first-level martial artist, with an average of 500KG. A score of 500KG in the strength test would earn a C- rating. The average punching power of a second-level martial artist is 1000KG, and achieving this score would earn a B- rating.

By extension, 500-1000KG is the range for a C rating, 1000-2500KG for a B rating, and 2500KG and above for an A rating. To achieve an A rating or higher, a second-level martial artist must master a combat technique to an advanced level to punch with a force of 2500KG or more.

As for third-level martial artists, 16-year-old third-level martial artists are always direct admissions to the college and do not participate in the graduation exam.

The minimum threshold for the top 100 higher colleges in the Nanfeng Domain is a B- rating in all three tests to enter these prestigious colleges. For the top college, the Imperial Wind College, one must achieve an A- rating in all three tests to enter the ordinary department.

The staff member's voice sounded again: “Candidate No. 71, 30 seconds to prepare.”

“Number 71, next is me.”

Watching Candidate No. 71 walk to the center of the venue, Shu Lianqing's palms were already sweaty, and her heart was pounding, “Don't be nervous, don't be nervous. Shu Lianqing, you can do it, you can definitely get into a prestigious college.”

Although she knew she needed to stay calm, her heart couldn't help but race. This exam, which determined the course of her life, made anyone nervous.

“Right, what is Sun Yan doing?”

Shu Lianqing curiously turned her head and saw Sun Yan in the back row, who happened to look up, giving her a thumbs-up and a smile.

“Go for it, girl.”

Sun Yan's words from earlier echoed in her mind, and Shu Lianqing's emotions inexplicably calmed. She walked with a light step to the edge of the venue to wait.

Even if their worlds would separate after today, she wanted to shine for even a moment, so he would remember this moment.

“Candidate No. 72, 30 seconds to prepare…”

In the monitoring room, watching Shu Lianqing walk to the center of the venue, Carter smiled and whispered to Teacher Dao, “This student is from the Shui family. She works hard and I have high hopes for her. She practices the [Weak Water Technique].”

“Oh? The Shui family of Luoshan City?” Teacher Dao's eyebrows furrowed slightly, “She practices the [Weak Water Technique]?”

The loss of the [Weak Water Technique] of the Shui family in Luoshan City might be unknown to others, but Teacher Dao, who was once the commander of the Luoshan City Defense Force, had heard about it.

“Candidate No. 72, first strength test result—1400KG.”

“Candidate No. 72, second strength test result—1500KG.”

“Candidate No. 72, third strength test result—1950KG.”

“Great!”

Seeing Shu Lianqing's three scores, Li Gang in the monitoring room was delighted and quickly entered the score, “Shu Lianqing, candidate number: 72, strength test score: B.”

Teacher Dao nodded, “Not bad.”

As he spoke, he exchanged glances with Guo Nu and Ye Zefeng. Shu Lianqing was only a first-level martial artist, and the [Crushing Fist] she used in the test was only at the proficient level.

The three levels of the [Crushing Fist]—initial, proficient, and perfect—enhance a martial artist's punching power by 1x, 1.5x, and 2.5x, respectively.

A first-level martial artist with a proficient [Crushing Fist] could achieve a maximum score of 1300KG, but Shu Lianqing far exceeded this value, especially considering she was a girl.

Guo Nu's lips moved slightly, and his inner energy formed a line, transmitting to Teacher Dao's ear, “Her punching power increased by nearly half, which must be the effect of the third level of the [Weak Water Technique].”

Teacher Dao nodded subtly and similarly moved his lips, responding, “Not bad. The [Weak Water Technique] of the Shui family is missing after the second level, yet this candidate can practice it to the third level. She must be naturally suited to practice the [Weak Water Technique].”

Guo Nu's eyes flickered, “The elite department's mentor Lin has been looking for someone with this constitution. You can also take the opportunity to help…”

Teacher Dao's face showed a smile, “Principal Wang, could you transfer the information of candidate No. 72? I want to take it back and submit it to the college for research.”

The people from Nan Ying College were surprised. Transferring a candidate's information? Although Shu Lianqing's talent was good, it was far from meeting the admission standards of the Imperial Wind College. Could this candidate have some special martial arts talent that they hadn't discovered? If so, this candidate would be on the fast track to success.

Wang Sen was taken aback but then nodded happily. He felt that Teacher Dao was doing this more to protect Carter, and he was happy to go along with it.

At this moment, a boy in the line of candidates raised two thumbs and gestured repeatedly to Shu Lianqing, his smile resembling that of a pervert.

Guo Nu's face darkened, his poker face becoming even more severe, “Who is this candidate? So undisciplined?”

Li Gang followed his gaze and immediately felt a surge of joy, but he maintained a calm exterior, embarrassedly saying, “Mr. Guo, this is my student, Sun Yan. Sigh, I actually… Sigh, it's my fault for not educating my students well.”

“Is this student Sun Yan?”

Teacher Dao glared at Carter, inwardly cursing the boy for being foolish. A student with no talent, yet he still voted against him? For such a worthless student, he might lose his job, how stupid! Truly a stubborn and inflexible mind.

Seeing this, Qian Juren and Qian Wei's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. This way, even if Sun Yan didn't meet the standard to activate the [Teacher Protection Measure], no one would dare say anything afterward. As for Carter, he would be left at Nan Ying College, and they could settle accounts with him later.

In the other hall, among the thousands of candidates, there was already considerable excitement.

Many boys' gazes involuntarily turned to one place, focusing on Shu Lianqing, who was resting at the edge of the hall. Her test score was the best so far in the 362nd examination room, and with her beautiful appearance, many boys were eager to approach her. Many were already planning to find an excuse to invite her out for a meal after the martial arts test, hoping to start a final romance before graduation.

The staff member's voice sounded again, “Candidate No. 143, 30 seconds to prepare…”

Candidate No. 143 was Qian Li. Upon hearing his name, Qian Li did not rush forward. He turned to look at Sun Yan and sneered, “Trash, watch carefully. You should quit now; otherwise, during the third test, you'll feel the taste of my fist. I will make you pay a hundredfold for my brother's injury.”

Sun Yan blinked and turned to look at Shu Lianqing. Facing a barking dog, he was too lazy to pay attention, preferring to enjoy the sight of a beautiful girl.

Qian Li snorted and walked to the center of the venue, looking at the [Strength Tester]. He took a deep breath, his body suddenly bursting with energy. His right hand clenched into a fist, and his skin seemed to suddenly solidify into metal, drawing an arc…

Bang!

The strength tester made a sound, and the number on the screen flickered—“1700KG.”

This score immediately drew exclamations from the candidates behind him. Qian Li's face showed a cold smile as he took two steps back, waiting for the second strength test.

“Candidate No. 143, first strength test result—1700KG.”

“Candidate No. 143, second strength test result—1850KG.”

“Candidate No. 143, third strength test result—2020KG.”

As Qian Li's three scores appeared, a chorus of exclamations rose from the candidates in the hall. This score was not only the best so far but also drew many gazes to the large screen on the wall, where the 1000th line of information began to change.

In the next second, the 1000th record of the historical strength test scores became Qian Li's information.

In the monitoring room, everyone except Carter smiled and nodded. Seeing a candidate break a record, even the lowest 1000th place, brought a bit of excitement to the tedious examination.

Ye Zefeng praised, “The Qian family's [Gold Breaking Jade Shattering Technique] is still so powerful. A first-level martial artist can achieve such strength; this candidate is good.”

Qian Juren bowed slightly, his eyes filled with pride. Although Qian Li was only his distant nephew, in such a setting, he represented the Qian family, bringing him glory.

As for the homeroom teacher Li Gang, he was already overjoyed. With the scores of Shu Lianqing and Qian Li, his bonus this year would be even more substantial.

“Candidate No. 144, 30 seconds to prepare…”

As the staff member's voice sounded in the examination hall, Teacher Dao also stood up, preparing to inspect other examination rooms. Seeing the scores of Shu Lianqing and Qian Li, he felt confident that Carter would be fine.

Others also stood up, and Teacher Dao smiled, saying a few polite words, praising the work attitude of the Nan Ying College teachers. He then looked at Carter and said earnestly, “Carter, you must work hard. Don't focus solely on your job; you should also get along well with your colleagues, understand? Hey, Carter, where are you looking?”

Noticing that Carter was distracted and not listening to him, Teacher Dao's face showed anger. He followed Carter's gaze and saw the student who was like mud standing in front of the strength tester, not doing any preparation, and lightly throwing a punch.

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