Chapter 15

Listen to the night!

"Qin Peng, why aren't you sleeping yet?" When Qin Peng's parents returned, they found that Qin Peng was not sleeping. Qin Peng's father, Qin He, couldn't help but frown slightly.

Qin Peng hurriedly ran over, pulling his parents inside, and smiled at them, saying, "Dad, I have some good news to tell you!"

Qin He was a bit stunned, but Qin Peng's mother, Luo Sha, curiously asked, "Qin Peng, what good news? Tell me!"

"Let me tell you, my combat power has already broken through 1!" Qin Peng said with a smile, "Tomorrow, I will apply to the school for the Awakened One's assessment!"

Qin He immediately glared at Qin Peng, "Qin Peng, are you serious? Your combat power has really reached 1?"

Qin Peng nodded slightly.

Qin He was a bit puzzled, "But I remember, your combat power was only 0.4 a while ago. How could you break through so quickly? How did you do it?"

Qin He couldn't help but be skeptical. He knew that although Qin Peng was hardworking and somewhat talented, Qin He was also aware that the resources Qin Peng could obtain were very limited. Breaking through from 0.4 to 1 in such a short time seemed incredible to him!

"Dad!" Qin Peng said with a smile, "Actually, someone helped me! Over the past year, I have been practicing the Four Dragon Combat Techniques. I have now mastered them. A female student at the Talent Academy saw my progress and gave me a hand!"

Qin Peng told the lie he had prepared. After all, in recent years, he rarely saw his parents. When he woke up, they were already at work, and when he went to bed, they hadn't returned yet.

If he had any secrets, they probably wouldn't know.

Qin He was still a bit stunned, and Qin Peng slowly said, "Also, Dad, Mom, I have something else to tell you!"

Qin He and Luo Sha were both taken aback. Qin He slowly said, "Go on, tell us."

Qin Peng slowly said, "The female student who helped me has some status on Terra. She is the daughter of Terra's controller, and many people are pursuing her. Because she helped me, some people are unhappy and want to expel me from the school!"

Qin Peng paused, then continued, "At the Talent Academy, I'm not worried about them doing anything to me, but outside, I'm worried they might harm you. I think you should consider quitting your current jobs. Tomorrow, I will go for the assessment and the Four Dragon Combat Techniques assessment. Then, I will receive double the scholarship. This amount of money is not small, and it will be enough for me to continue my studies at the school!"

Qin He frowned slightly, looked at his son, and after a moment of silence, said, "Alright, I will seriously consider it."

Seeing his father's expression, Qin Peng smiled, "Dad, I don't want you and Mom to work so hard anymore. Your son is capable now!"

Hearing Qin Peng's words, Qin He and Luo Sha just looked at each other, their eyes filled with a sense of relief.

The next day!

"Qin Peng, are you sure you want to take the Awakened One's test?"

This was a testing hall at the Talent Academy, specifically for those whose combat power exceeded 1. Once the test was completed, they would receive the title of Awakened One, and the school would arrange further studies or job opportunities.

Qin Peng had submitted his application for the test yesterday, and today, the school had arranged the Awakened One's test for him.

"Yes!" Qin Peng nodded slightly.

The teacher responsible for the test nodded and said, "Alright!"

The teacher casually took out a counter, which was similar to glasses. He scanned Qin Peng's face and nodded, "Not bad, your combat power has broken through 1. However, you have only just broken through 1. Are you really sure you want to take the test?"

"Of course!" Qin Peng smiled.

"Young man, don't overestimate yourself!" The teacher casually swiped his hand, and a white light rippled, immediately displaying a 3D image. Qin Peng's information appeared on it.

Qin Peng, Combat Power 1, Applying for Awakened One's Assessment!

A cold, mechanical voice transmitted.

"Approved for assessment!"

The teacher smiled at Qin Peng, "Good luck, young man!"

Qin Peng took a deep breath and slowly walked to the center of the testing arena. The base of the arena was made of a mineral called Phenite, which is abundant on Terra and is known for its hardness.

As soon as he stood on the arena, the ground began to tremble violently. A square opening suddenly appeared, and a large cage emerged in front of Qin Peng.

Roar! Roar!

A series of fierce roars echoed in Qin Peng's ears. Inside the cage was a humanoid monster over two meters tall, with extremely developed muscles and thick scales covering its body. Its fingers were interlaced with sharp claws, like sharp knives. In front of this monster, Qin Peng felt like a newborn infant.

At this moment, the humanoid monster let out a hungry roar. It was a native creature of Terra, captured by humans, with extremely strong offensive capabilities. Before the test, it had been starved, making its ferocity even more terrifying. It was staring at Qin Peng with bloodshot eyes, its large mouth dripping with saliva.

To become an Awakened One, not only must one's combat power break through 1, but one must also have rich combat experience and the courage to face danger. Defeating such a monster is considered passing the assessment.

Even if one's combat power breaks through 1, or even reaches 2 or 3, not everyone has the courage to take the Awakened One's assessment. At the Talent Academy, students with a combat power of 1 are eligible for the assessment, but among the tens of thousands of students, only a few take the test each year.

At this moment, only Qin Peng was taking the Awakened One's test. Typically, it's rare to have even one person taking the test in a month.

Blade Demon!

Qin Peng immediately identified the creature.

"The combat power of this Blade Demon is 2. Be careful of its claws; they are very lethal. You don't need to defeat it; you just need to hold on for more than ten minutes. If you can last ten minutes, you will pass the assessment," the teacher said, looking at Qin Peng. "I can guarantee that this monster won't kill you, but if it cripples you, don't blame me for not warning you."

Qin Peng looked at the teacher and smiled, "I understand, thank you for the warning, teacher."

The teacher couldn't help but look at Qin Peng again, not understanding where this young man's confidence came from.

Snap!

The teacher snapped his fingers, and the cage holding the Blade Demon suddenly fell apart.

Roar!

The Blade Demon, now free, let out a roar, and a terrifying aura of violence surged toward Qin Peng. The teacher couldn't help but narrow his eyes; for most students, this first challenge was the hardest.

This violent aura was something students had never experienced. Once the Blade Demon was released, few students could remain calm in the face of such violence.

Qin Peng stood still, as if he had been frightened stiff.

The teacher clenched his fists, ready to save him at any moment.

Roar!

The Blade Demon swung its massive claws and lunged at Qin Peng. At that moment, Qin Peng's body suddenly trembled, and the sharp claws grazed the edge of his clothes, the violent wind making his clothes flutter, but not harming him at all.

Hmm?

The teacher was somewhat surprised. Qin Peng was so composed, and it seemed he wasn't scared stiff as he had thought.

As the Blade Demon's attack left it vulnerable, Qin Peng's right leg shot out, and his knee slammed into the Blade Demon's abdomen.

Thud!

A dull sound echoed, and the strong impact forced the Blade Demon to retreat several steps, its abdominal scales cracking. The teacher was stunned, finding it hard to believe. As an assessment teacher, he had seen many students, but few dared to counterattack during the assessment. This guy, who had just broken through 1, dared to counterattack?

Taking advantage of the Blade Demon's retreat, Qin Peng suddenly grabbed its wrist.

Dragon Seizing Hand!

The Blade Demon's wrist was three to five times thicker than Qin Peng's arm, but Qin Peng's Dragon Seizing Hand technique immediately grasped it. His fingers locked onto the Blade Demon's tendons, rendering its arm powerless. In this world, not only humans but all animals have tendons, and the Blade Demon was no exception.

With this move, the Blade Demon's arm lost all strength.

Qin Peng took advantage of the situation, using the Dragon Stepping technique to nimbly avoid the tail that shot out, and then applied the Dragon Lock and Dragon Trap techniques in quick succession.

The Four Dragon Combat Techniques were not only for attacking humans but also for dealing with various beasts and native ferocious creatures. Qin Peng's techniques flowed smoothly, and the Blade Demon could not resist. In just three minutes, the Blade Demon was rendered immobile.

Its massive body stood there, motionless.

Qin Peng's face carried a mocking smile, and his right hand transformed into a blade, striking the Blade Demon's chest armor.

Dragon Slaying!

Thud!

Qin Peng's hand, like a blade, pierced through the Blade Demon's chest armor, deeply embedding itself in the monster's heart.

Plop!

He gently withdrew his hand, and a jet of dark green liquid spurted out like a fountain.

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