High Martial Arts: Enlightenment after Practices

Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Rating Battle Result: S

[Life Energy Level: 15.5]

Looking at this result, Chen Mingyuan slowly let out a breath, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes before disappearing.

He looked at Xu Wuyi, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry. ”Student Xu Wuyi, you... were aware of this result, weren’t you?”

”Yes.” Xu Wuyi nodded lightly. ”My Life Energy Level has only risen over the past few months. Teacher Wang Wenhai and Principal Zhang Qiming from my school can both attest to it.”

Principal Zhang had already taught him how to explain any doubts the invigilation team might have.

The Federation wasn’t an entirely safe place. Star Realm Rifts appeared one after another, and occasionally, Alien Races even managed to sneak over directly, without going through a rift.

Therefore, all Martial Arts Students taking the college entrance exams, especially those aiming for the ”Three Greats,” are subject to a strict vetting process. It’s just that the examinees themselves may not be aware of it.

Although in theory, the invigilators wouldn’t probe too deeply in the examination hall to avoid affecting the candidate’s mindset, there was no need for Xu Wuyi to deliberately hide it.

With a teacher and a principal as witnesses, the authenticity of his results could be fully verified.

”Very good.” Team Leader Chen Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief. Since the student dared to say it so openly, it proved he could withstand scrutiny.

Witnessing the rise of a genius was always better than witnessing a mess.

”Let’s prepare for the guidance battle,” Chen Mingyuan said to the other two invigilators, his expression returning to one of tranquil composure.

Liu Hui and Li Liangcai also suppressed the turmoil in their hearts and put on serious expressions again. They knew they might have truly encountered an extraordinary candidate today.

However, Life Energy Level was just the foundation. The real score would depend on practical combat ability!

”Student Xu Wuyi.” Li Liangcai took a step forward. He was the examiner who would be conducting the guidance battle.

”The rules are simple. Last long enough against me, and showcase your martial arts skills and combat adaptability. The AI will score you based on your overall performance. Don’t hold back. Attack with everything you’ve got.”

”Yes, Examiner.” Xu Wuyi’s gaze sharpened, and the aura around him instantly became heavy and focused.

He assumed the starting stance of the Basic Body Refining Technique, Holding the Essence and Guarding the One. An aura as steady as a mountain naturally emanated from him.

”Hm?”

Li Liangcai grunted in surprise. He was a Martial Artist-level expert with a sharp eye and immediately noticed that Xu Wuyi’s starting stance was anything but simple. It was clearly the expression of someone who had integrated the True Intention of Martial Arts!

”Watch out!”

Li Liangcai shouted, no longer treating this as a mere instructional session. His body blurred, and he pounced like a cheetah, chopping down at Xu Wuyi’s shoulder and neck with the edge of his hand. His speed wasn’t fast, but his power was condensed, whistling through the air.

He wanted to see for himself if there was any substance to this 15.5 Life Energy Level!

Xu Wuyi’s gaze remained calm. Faced with the attack from the Martial Artist-level examiner, he advanced instead of retreating, his Instant Shadow Step activating abruptly!

”SWISH!”

Qi and Blood erupted from the acupoints on the soles of his feet. His figure moved like a phantom, sidestepping half a pace and perfectly avoiding the brunt of the hand-chop.

At the same time, his right fist shot out like a cannonball. It was still the Bow Step Punch from the Basic Body Refining Technique, but the Qi and Blood gathering on his fist carried a faint, scorching, explosive aura!

”So fast!” the observing Liu Hui couldn’t help but exclaim in a low voice.

”It’s not just fast! That power generation...” The glint in Chen Mingyuan’s eyes grew even brighter.

Li Liangcai was even more shaken. Xu Wuyi’s timing for his dodge and counterattack was impeccable, and the power in that punch felt wrong.

He changed his chop into a block, his forearm colliding with Xu Wuyi’s fist.

”BANG!”

A muffled sound rang out as a small shockwave rolled outward.

Li Liangcai felt his arm sink. A scorching and condensed power penetrated his body, actually causing his Qi and Blood to stir slightly!

He was a Martial Artist!

Even if he suppressed his strength to the same energy level, his body’s resistance to attacks was far beyond what a Martial Disciple could compare to.

”Good kid!” Instead of being alarmed, Li Liangcai was delighted. His fighting spirit ignited. ”Again!”

His Fist Momentum changed. No longer holding back, he unleashed a refined C-level Fist Technique. A flurry of fist shadows flew, and fierce winds howled, enveloping Xu Wuyi.

Xu Wuyi’s expression remained unchanged. He alternated between the Basic Body Refining Technique and Instant Shadow Step. At times he blocked steadily, standing firm like a mountain; at other times he moved like a thunderbolt, relying on the explosive bursts of Instant Shadow Step to close the distance and press the attack.

His movements weren’t flashy, but he always managed to respond in the most effective way. The occasional Furnace Flame he unleashed forced Li Liangcai to treat him with caution.

Inside the assessment room, the sound of colliding fists and feet was incessant.

The spectating Liu Hui watched with rapt attention, occasionally whispering to the team leader.

”Team Leader, this Xu Wuyi... his Qi and Blood explosive power isn’t normal.”

”Mm,” Chen Mingyuan nodded slightly, his gaze locked on the figures clashing in the center of the room. ”It far exceeds the normal standard for a 15.5 level. He must be practicing a High-Tier Body Refining Method.”

Liu Hui nodded lightly. With their level of insight, it wasn’t difficult to see this. He had only spoken up for confirmation.

On the floor, the more Li Liangcai fought, the more alarmed he became.

Although he maintained his strength and speed at an equivalent level, he occasionally used special power-generation techniques, yet he still couldn’t truly suppress Xu Wuyi.

”Hah!”

Unable to break through after a prolonged assault, Li Liangcai let out a low shout and his body suddenly accelerated.

After a feint, his right leg swept toward Xu Wuyi’s lower body like a steel whip, while his left palm silently pressed toward his chest.

Xu Wuyi’s eyes sharpened. Instant Shadow Step erupted again, and he narrowly avoided the sweeping leg.

Facing the incoming palm, he no longer dodged. His chest contracted slightly, and the Qi and Blood in his body circulated rapidly along the paths of the Hundred Refinements Melting Furnace. He was actually going to take the palm strike head-on!

”Don’t!” Liu Hui cried out subconsciously.

Li Liangcai was also startled and subconsciously pulled back some of his power.

However—

”POW!”

The Palm Force struck his body. Xu Wuyi shuddered violently and retreated half a step. A flush rose to his face, but his gaze remained sharp, and his stance was as steady as a rock!

He had actually withstood it!

And while taking the palm strike, his right fist had already shot out, striking straight for Li Liangcai’s ribs!

Li Liangcai’s pupils shrank. He hadn’t expected Xu Wuyi would dare to create an opportunity in such a way. In his haste, he could only unleash a burst of speed to pull away.

But this burst of speed was no longer at the Martial Disciple level; he had clearly been forced to use power beyond the set limit.

A timely electronic prompt sounded:

”Rating battle concluded. Analyzing assessment results...”

”Analysis complete.”

”Examinee: Xu Wuyi. Final Rating: S.”

The voice made Xu Wuyi let out a sigh of relief. His rating battle had been a bit short, and he had been afraid that finishing too quickly would affect his evaluation.

The three invigilators were not surprised by this result.

An S-rank represented a base score of 90 or above. It was both hard and easy to get. Every year in Dongjiang, at least a hundred people would receive this rating, but in the end, only half of them would get into the ”Three Greats.”

The baseline for an S-rank was roughly the average performance of a Level 13 examinee.

As for Xu Wuyi... with his Life Energy Level, he just had to stand there and perform casually to get a rating of S or higher.

However, the degree of his performance would affect the final rankings, which in turn would influence the matchups for the student battles later on.

”Alright.” Chen Mingyuan looked at Xu Wuyi and said gently, ”Now that this exam is over, you can prepare to head to Linjiang. We will meet again then.”

Xu Wuyi’s eyes lit up slightly. ”Thank you, Teacher.”