High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Mighty Fist Power

BAM! BAM!!

The Punching Target shook more and more violently, the numbers on the electronic screen constantly changing.

”1157.3 kg!”

”1156.9 kg!”

Lin Qi threw two more consecutive punches and finally got a precise reading of his Fist Power.

’My Fist Power has already surpassed the limit of a First Realm Martial Artist.’

WHOOSH~

In the quiet classroom, Lin Qi clenched his fists, his heart soaring with excitement.

Even though he had a Qi and Blood Value now, he hadn’t neglected to test his Fist Power.

For an ordinary person in the First Realm of Muscle Training, their Fist Power was typically around 1,000 kg.

But Li Zhou was different. He was innately strong. With a Qi and Blood Value of 9.8, he could punch with over a thousand kilograms of force, reaching 1036 kg!

And now, with the same 9.8 Qi and Blood Value, Lin Qi’s Fist Power shockingly exceeded 1157 kg—over a hundred kilograms more than Li Zhou!

Even though it was a difference of just over a hundred kilograms, that equated to a gap of 1.0 in Qi Blood!

This was the difference in physical foundation between him and Li Zhou.

’Time to test my speed!’

Lin Qi turned on the Speed Tester.

Two minutes later, Lin Qi transformed into a gale, crossing the finish line with a whistling sound trailing in his wake.

BEEP! BEEP!!

Lin Qi slowly came to a stop and looked at the screen of the tester, where a set of numbers appeared—”19.5 m/s!”

The average speed for a First Realm Martial Artist with a 9.99 Qi and Blood Value was 18 m/s.

He had already surpassed that average speed, exceeding it by 1.5 m/s.

In contrast, Li Zhou was innately burly and strong, but his speed was very mediocre, only 16 m/s.

After seeing these two sets of data, Lin Qi was certain that at the same Qi and Blood Value, his physical stats completely surpassed Li Zhou’s.

He possessed both strength and speed. Paired with his Dragon Energy and Tiger Fierceness Talent, his stamina and endurance were also strong.

He was practically a mini-Hexagonal Warrior.

Lin Qi returned to his Martial Arts Room, took an Energy Potion, applied the Red Blood Ointment, and began his daily standing post training.

His Qi and Blood Value and his Martial Arts assessment had both exceeded expectations.

But he couldn’t relax in these final few days. Every little bit of improvement counted.

This would also increase his chances of getting upgraded to an A-level Contract.

...

A few days of intense, last-minute training went by.

In the blink of an eye, the final exam was finally here.

「The Day Before the Final Exam」

「Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Room A128」

Guo Heng, dressed in a Martial Arts Uniform, was completely absorbed in his training. He frantically swung his Battle Saber, oblivious to the sweat dripping from his body.

’My Qi and Blood Value and my Saber Technique still aren’t strong enough. There’s still room for my ranking to improve. I can’t bring shame to my sister.’

...

「No. 2 Middle School, A Certain Martial Arts Room」

Jiangtao was bare-chested, sweat glistening on his bronze skin.

He grit his teeth, wildly swinging his Battle Saber, which was accompanied by the howl of a gale.

Suddenly, his expression relaxed, then turned to elation.

”I broke through again!”

”I’ve finally got a handle on the third Killing Technique. Give me a little more time, and I’ll master it.”

”Brother Qi, sorry, but you’re going to lose to me this time,” Jiangtao said, an excited smile spreading across his face.

...

In another Martial Arts Room on the same floor, Yu Jing’s entire body was scorching hot, emitting white steam like a steamed prawn.

His Qi Blood was roiling, and a powerful aura emanated from him.

His handsome face was twisted and his expression was grim. He threw a punch, his Qi Blood surging through him, tempering the muscles of his body.

”Why?”

”It’s been so long! Why haven’t I broken through to a 9.99 Qi and Blood Value? What part of my body still hasn’t been refined?”

His expression grew more and more frantic.

”Break through for me!”

He roared, wildly thrusting the Long Spear in his hands. He was like a vicious viper, letting out an unwilling hiss.

...

「January 6th, Morning of the Final Exam」

The weather was overcast, and the cool, biting wind could not disperse the restless energy buzzing within the students.

In the principal’s office, Principal Jiang Zhiguang, dressed in a black uniform, stood watering a flowerpot with a small watering can.

A large patch of green had already appeared in it. Tender shoots poked out from the soil, and one particular sprout was growing vigorously upward, exceptionally eye-catching.

”You actually managed to grow this potted plant!”

Zhang City, who was on the sofa, marveled at the green shoots in the pot.

Jiang Zhiguang held the flowerpot as if it were a treasure and sighed with emotion:

”Time flies. In the blink of an eye, it’s the final exam. I wonder how much the grade rankings will change this time.”

Zhang City stood up as well, grinning.

”My intuition tells me there will be a big surprise. We have something to look forward to.”

”I have the same feeling!”

”Who knows how many families are also anxiously awaiting the results of this final exam. It will decide the fate of countless people.”

Jiang Zhiguang smiled as well.

...

After a full day of written exams,

At 7:30 PM in the Martial Arts Classroom, everyone gathered to warm up. A cacophony of noise filled every corner.

”I’ve been training like my life depended on it for half a month. I’ll definitely show improvement in this final exam,” someone said confidently.

”I have to break into the top thirty thousand this time! I want to get into one of the top three universities!” someone else declared, gritting their teeth with determination.

Li Zhou stood with his arms crossed, surveying the crowd with an indifferent expression, faintly exuding an air of superiority over everyone.

He was the undisputed number one in the grade. No one could shake his position.

’In this final exam, I’ll aim for the city’s top five. For the provincial ranking, I’ll push for the top ten.’

’I’ll also see if I can break into the top one hundred nationally,’ he thought to himself.

BAM!

”Quiet!”

Zhang City slapped a palm on the Qi and Blood Tester, creating a loud bang that instantly silenced the entire classroom.

”The final exam is here.”

”An entire semester has passed. It’s time to test the fruits of your labor.”

As soon as he said this, a wave of tension washed over the room.

Lin Qi’s expression was calm. For him, there was nothing to be nervous about.

”When I call your name, come up and get tested.”

”First up, Xu Chenhui!”

From the silent crowd, Xu Chenhui slowly walked out, officially kicking off the Martial Arts assessment.

”Examinee Xu Chenhui, Qi and Blood Value: 7.62!”

”Not bad!” Zhang City commented casually.

”Yang Lei, Qi and Blood Value: 7.63!”

”Average!”

...

One by one, they stepped forward to be tested. Everyone’s Qi and Blood Value had improved to varying degrees.

The average Qi and Blood Value was approaching 8.0.

”Examinee Chen Zichuan, Qi and Blood Value: 8.76!”

”Very good!”

Hearing Zhang City’s evaluation, Chen Zichuan looked quite thrilled.

”Don’t tell me Chen Zichuan is also following in Lin Qi’s footsteps, charging all the way into the grade’s top ten?” someone exclaimed.

”Zichuan is an absolute grinder. I’m not surprised he’s made this much progress,” Jiangtao said, giving a thumbs-up.

Lin Qi smiled. Chen Zichuan had really taken off. His ranking was probably going to shoot up again.

Time passed quickly. A few minutes later,

”Next, Lin Qi!”

Zhang City looked at Lin Qi, his eyes filled with anticipation.

”Lin Qi’s up. How much has he improved this time? Do you guys think his Qi and Blood Value is 9.7 yet?”

”Definitely 9.7. I’d bet on it,” someone said firmly.

”Probably not, right? 9.6 is more likely,” another person questioned.

Hearing this, Yu Jing curled his lip in disdain.

The crowd murmured in low voices, all eyes turning curiously to the person in question.

WHOOSH~

Lin Qi felt the crowd’s fervent gazes. He took a deep breath and extended his arms. Now standing nearly 1.9 meters tall, he gripped the wide metal handles with his large palms and suddenly exerted his strength.

BOOM!

His muscles bulged, power surged, and his Qi Blood churned wildly. A majestic aura erupted from his body and spread outward.

”What a powerful aura!”

The expressions on Li Zhou’s and Zhang City’s faces changed slightly.

An infrared beam shot across his body, scanning him in an instant.

The next moment, data appeared on the electronic screen.

”Examinee Lin Qi, Qi and Blood Value: 9.91!”

Silence!

The moment the number appeared, the class fell silent for a split second before erupting into an uproar.

”Holy crap! A 9.91 Qi and Blood Value! How long has it even been?” someone shouted.

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