Chapter 27: The Initial Clang

  Bang!

  The power tester in the center of the hall didn't move a muscle. The screen flickered and displayed a number: "720KG".

  " Candidate No. 70, third strength test result - 720KG. The highest value of the three results is taken - 730KG."

  Staff next to the strength tester are reporting scores while entering values.

  "Alas!" Candidate No. 70 shook his head and sighed, with such scores, he could get at most a C grade, it was impossible to get a C+ grade now.

  The first item of the martial arts test, the strength test is not only to test the student's fist strength, but also to test the student's mastery of combat skills. Many combat skills have amplification effects on fist strength, and the higher the level of mastery, the better the results will be.

  The scoring standard for the strength test is based on the punching power of a first-class warrior, with an ordinary first-class warrior's punching power being 500KG. In the strength test, if you can hit a value of 500KG, you can get a C- score. The punching power of an ordinary second-class warrior is 1000KG, and hitting such a number in the test will earn you a B- score.

  Similarly, 500~1000KG is the range of C-level rating, 1000~2500KG is the range of B-level rating, and scores above 2500KG are the standard for A-level rating. To get a rating above A-level, you must be a second-level warrior who has practiced a combat skill to perfection level, only then can you possibly punch out a fist strength of over 2500KG.

  As for third-class warriors, 16-year-old third-class warriors have always been the objects of direct promotion by the college and will not come to participate in the graduation exam.

  In the Nanfeng domain, the minimum threshold for entering the top 100 higher academies is to have all three test items at B- or above. As for the number one academy, Emperor Feng Academy, you must have all three martial arts tests at A- or above to enter the ordinary department of Emperor Feng Academy.

  "The voice of the staff sounded again: 'Candidate No. 71, 30 seconds to prepare.'"

  "It's number 71 now, next one is mine."

  Looking at the 71st candidate walking towards the center of the venue, Water Curtain Qing's palms were already filled with sweat, her heart racing wildly. "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, Water Curtain Qing, you can definitely do it, you must get into the prestigious academy."

  Although she knew she had to calm down, the girl's heart couldn't stop racing. This exam was a matter of life and death, who wouldn't be nervous?

  "By the way, what is Sun Yan doing?"

  Shui Lian Qing curiously turned her head back, and saw that in the queue behind, Sun Yan happened to look up and gave her a thumbs up with a smile.

  "Come on! Girl."

  The words of Sun Yan, who had spoken not long ago, echoed in her mind, and the mood of Shui Lianqing inexplicably calmed down. She walked with a light step to the edge of the field and waited.

  Even if she leaves his world after today, she still wants to shine for a moment, so that he can remember this moment.

  "Number 72 candidate, 30 seconds preparation..."

  In the monitoring room, gazing at Shui Lianqing who walked to the center of the field, Carter's face broke into a smile. He softly said to Knife Teacher beside him, "This student is from the Shui family, she usually works very hard and I have high hopes for her. She practices the [Weak Water Technique]."

  "Oh? Luoshan City's Water Family?" Teacher Dao raised an eyebrow: "Practicing the [Weak Water Technique]?"

  The loss of the Luoshan City's Shuijia [Weak Water Jue] may not be clear to others, but Knife Teacher was originally the commander of the Luoshan City Defense Army, so he still has some knowledge about this matter.

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

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

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

  "Good!"

  Seeing Shui Lian Qing's results for the third time, Li Gang couldn't help but smile and quickly entered the score. "Shui Lian Qing, test number: 72, strength test score: B."

  Teacher Knife nodded: "Not bad."

  As he spoke, he exchanged glances with Guo Nu and Ye Zefeng. This Shui Lianqing was only a first-level warrior, and the "Burst Fist" he had just demonstrated was only at the proficient level.

  The three realms of Bajiquan - Initial, Proficient and Perfection - correspond to a 1x, 1.5x and 2.5x increase in the practitioner's fist power respectively.

  A first-class martial artist with a mastery of the "Collapse Fist" can at most achieve a result of 1300 kg, but Shui Lian Qing far exceeded this value, and she is still just a young girl.

  Kuang's lips moved slightly, his internal energy condensed into a line and transmitted into Dao Lao's ear, "The fist strength has increased by nearly half, it should be the effect of the third layer of the Weak Water Technique."

  Teacher Knife nodded imperceptibly, his lips moving slightly as he responded: "Not bad. The second layer of the Water Family's 'Weak Water Formula' has been lost, and this examinee can actually practice to the third layer. It's probably because they're naturally suited for cultivating the 'Weak Water Formula'."

  Kuo's eyes flickered, "Elite Department's Lin Instructor has been searching for someone with this physique, and you can take advantage of the situation..."

  Teacher Dao's face showed a smile and he said: "Principal Wang, can you get the information of candidate number 72 over here? I want to take it back and have our college research it."

  The people from Nan Ying Academy were shocked, mobilizing the examinee's information? Shui Lian Qing's talent was not bad, but it was far from meeting the entrance standards of Di Feng Academy. Could this examinee have some special martial arts talent that they hadn't discovered? If so, this examinee would be a overnight sensation.

  Wang Sen was taken aback for a moment, then nodded happily. He thought that Dao Laoshi did this more to protect Carter, and he was happy to go along with it.

  At this time, a boy in the candidate's team stood up with two thumbs and made continuous gestures towards Shui Lianqing, his smile looked like a kind of animal - a wolf.

  Kuo's face sank, and his poker face became even more gloomy. "Who is this examinee? So undisciplined?"

  Li Gang followed the gaze and his heart suddenly felt a thrill, but on the surface he remained calm and expressionless. He smiled wryly and said: "Mr. Guo, this is my student Sun Yan. Alas, I actually wanted to... alas, it's my dereliction of duty, I didn't educate my students well."

  "Is this student Sun Yan?"

  Teacher Dao glared at Carter, silently scolding this foolish kid. Such a useless student actually dared to vote against him? For the sake of such trash, he might have lost his own rice bowl - how stupid! Truly a wooden-headed fool who doesn't know how to adapt.

  Seeing this, Qian Juren and Qian Wei's eyes flashed with a hint of complacency. This way, even if Sun Yan didn't meet the standards to trigger the "Teacher Protection Measures", no one would dare say anything afterwards. As for Carter, let him continue staying at Nan Ying Academy, and settle the accounts slowly later on.

  On the other side of the hall, among the thousands of examinees, there was already a considerable commotion.

  Many boys' eyes involuntarily turned to one place, focusing on Shui Lianqing who was resting at the edge of the hall. The girl's test score just now was the best in exam room 362 so far, and with her stunning appearance as a blue-haired beauty, she naturally attracted many boys who were eager to make a move, and not a few people had already begun to think about asking her out for dinner after the martial arts test, maybe they could even compose one last romance before graduation.

  "The staff's voice sounded again: 'Number 143, 30 seconds ready...'"

  Candidate No. 143 was Qian Li, who, upon hearing his name being called, did not rush forward immediately. Instead, he turned to look at Sun Yan and sneered, "Trash, watch closely. You'd better withdraw from the exam now, otherwise, during the third test, I'll let you experience the taste of my fist. For my brother's injury, I want you to pay back a hundred times."

  Sun Yan blinked his eyes and turned to look at Shui Lianqing, but when faced with a barking dog, he couldn't be bothered to care, which was more enjoyable than admiring beautiful women.

  Qian Leng let out a cold hum, walked towards the center of the arena, gazing at the "Power Tester" in front of him. He took a deep breath, his body suddenly bursting forth, his right hand clenched into a fist, his skin seeming to instantly solidify into metal, drawing an arc...

  Bang!

  The dynamometer emitted a burst of noise, and the numbers on the screen flickered - "1700KG".

  This value instantly triggered the astonishment of the examinees behind, and Qian Li's face showed a cold smile as he retreated two steps back, waiting for the second power test.

  "Examinee No. 143, first strength test result —— 1700KG."

  "Examinee No. 143, second strength test result —— 1850 KG."

  "Examinee No. 143, third strength test result — 2020 KG."

  As Qian Li's third score appeared, a burst of exclamations erupted from the examinees in the hall. This score was not only the best so far, but also, pairs of eyes turned to the huge light screen on the wall of the hall, where the last line of the 1000 pieces of information started flashing.

  The next second, the 1000th record of the power test scores of all sessions became Qian Li's information.

  In the monitoring room, except for Carter, everyone else smiled and nodded. They could see that some candidates broke records, even if it was the lowest record of 1,000th place, which made the dull invigilation a little exciting.

  Ye Zefeng nodded in approval: "The Qian family's 'Duan Jin Su Yu Jue' is still so fierce and powerful. A first-level warrior can already exert such strength, this examinee is not bad."

  Qian Juren slightly bowed his head, but his eyes were extremely pleased. Although Qian Lie was only his distant nephew, in this situation, he represented the Qian family, and it also brought honor to him.

  As for Class Director Li Gang, he was overjoyed and didn't know what to do with the excellent grades of Shui Bingqing and Qian Lie, so his bonus this year will be even more generous.

  "Number 144, 30 seconds ready..."

  As the staff's voice rose in the examination hall, Teacher Dao also stood up and was about to go to another examination room for inspection. After seeing Shui Bingqing and Qian Lie's scores, he would remind them when he got back, thinking that Carter wouldn't have any problems either.

  Others also stood up, and Mr. Dao smiled and said a few polite words, affirming the work attitude of the teachers at Nan Ying Academy, and then looked at Carter and said with emphasis: "Carter, you must do well, don't just focus on your work all the time, but also get along well with your colleagues in your daily life, got it? Hey, Carter, what are you looking at?"

  Noticing Carter's distraction, it seemed he hadn't listened to his own words at all. Mr. Dao's face showed a hint of anger as he followed Carter's gaze and turned his head to look over, only to see that muddy-looking student standing in front of the power testing device, without any preparation, lightly throwing out a punch.