CHAPTER 2: CHAPTER 2: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT

[Name: Jiang Ye]

[Physique: Mortal Body (D Level → C Level)]

[Cultivation Technique]

Star Martial Cultivation Technique: Entry (99%)

[Achievements]

Martial Arts Master

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A panel appeared in front of Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye quickly gathered his thoughts and began to check it.

"Body enhancement? Does it mean my physical qualities have improved?"

It could be seen.

His physique was upgraded from [Mortal Body D Level] to [Mortal Body C Level].

Jiang Ye carefully felt it, and just in that instant, his body actually seemed to undergo some changes.

Firstly, his five senses became clearer.

Secondly, his body seemed to have become much lighter.

It was as if there was turbid air being expelled from his body, and his Essence, Qi, and Spirit also became refreshed.

These were just subtle changes, not very obvious, but Jiang Ye certainly felt them.

"It seems the enhancement is not very significant, but transforming from D Level to C Level, it wasn’t very likely to have a huge improvement either..."

Jiang Ye took a deep breath.

An enhanced physique should have an impact on actual combat.

The specific changes will become apparent during the upcoming assessments.

Meanwhile.

In Class 9 of Grade Two, all students had already completed the strength test.

The electronic blackboard at the back of the classroom immediately displayed the rankings for this strength test.

Jiang Ye glanced at his ranking.

His strength was 245 kilograms, ranking 35th in the class.

"I surpassed five people this winter break."

Jiang Ye had a slight smile on his face; during the final exam last semester, his rank was 40th.

Among a total of hundred students, this ranking wasn’t low.

However, the strength test was just the beginning.

Next, there would be speed tests and combat tests.

The final ranking of the preliminary assessment would combine the results of the three tests for a comprehensive score.

Having undergone physique enhancement, Jiang Ye’s ranking in the next two tests might rise even further.

"The speed test starts."

The female teacher on the platform spoke calmly.

She pressed a button on the wall, and the strength test machine in the center of the classroom slowly descended.

At the same time, a silver-white treadmill rose from the ground.

"First, Li Zhichao."

A sharp-headed boy walked out from the queue to begin the speed test.

Soon after, other classmates followed suit.

And the electronic blackboard at the back of the classroom continuously refreshed the rankings.

"Li Zhichao: 14.9 meters/second"

"Wen Yuehui: 12.7 meters/second"

"Zeng Niu: 10.9 meters/second"

...

"Next, Jiang Ye."

The female teacher said.

"Yes, Teacher Chen."

Jiang Ye got up and headed to the treadmill.

The female teacher, named Chen Zilu, was the Martial Arts Teacher of Class 9, very young, highly attractive, with snow-white skin, and well-liked by the boys.

Jiang Ye stepped on the treadmill, which was set for a hundred meters, during which his peak speed would be the assessment score.

"Start."

Boom!

As Jiang Ye took a step forward, the treadmill roared instantly.

Light continuously flashed on the track, accurately measuring Jiang Ye’s speed through his stride.

Quickly, the hundred-meter test ended.

The electronic blackboard refreshed Jiang Ye’s data— "12.0 meters/second".

"Actually reached 12 meters per second?"

"Is there a mistake?"

Inside the classroom, many showed expressions of surprise.

meters/second was the speed standard for Minor Success in the Cultivation Technique.

And Jiang Ye was clearly not yet at this realm.

Chen Zilu also looked at Jiang Ye, smilingly said: "It seems Jiang Ye worked hard on speed training during the winter break, right?"

Jiang Ye remained silent.

"You’ve all seen it, haven’t you? This is the result of persistence and effort, you should all learn from Jiang Ye."

Chen Zilu looked at the others, generously praising Jiang Ye.

Only Jiang Ye knew.

His speed breakthrough to the 12 meters/second threshold was probably due to the earlier physique enhancement.

"My control over my body seems to have improved."

Jiang Ye savored it carefully: "Although the Cultivation Technique realm hasn’t improved, I am stronger than before."

Is this physique enhancement?

It’s truly extraordinary!

The speed test rankings were now out.

Jiang Ye returned to his spot and looked at the electronic blackboard.

"30th place."

"What a pity, if I had achieved this rank in last semester’s final exam, I could have applied for the poverty subsidy this year."

Jiang Ye was delighted yet slightly regretful.

He was an orphan raised by adoptive parents.

His foster parents were grassroots workers, with modest financial conditions.

In this situation, applying for school subsidies was possible, provided his grades were in the top thirty of the class.

"Ye, congratulations on entering the top thirty."

Beside him, a brown-skinned boy exclaimed: "Over a winter break, you progressed ten positions, that’s incredible!"

Jiang Ye looked at him, smilingly said: "Compared to you, I’ve got a long way to go."

The brown-skinned boy was Wen Yuehui, Jiang Ye’s friend.

He was also a top ten student in Class 9, and had already achieved Minor Success in the Star Martial Cultivation Technique.

"Compared to me?"

Wen Yuehui shook his head and sighed: "Then you have to work hard; catching up with me is quite a challenge."

Though he said this, secretly he resolved to work harder too.

While he was genuinely happy to see his friend’s progress.

But if his friend really surpassed him, then he would start feeling uncomfortable.

However, he also believed that if he focused on improving, Jiang Ye’s ranking would be nearly impossible to overtake.

And Jiang Ye similarly made a silent resolution: "Set a small goal, to enter the top ten of the class by the end of Grade Two!"

This was once a goal he set for the college entrance exam.

But now, with the system, everything is different.

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"Next, we’ll conduct the combat assessment."

"The combat assessment for the college entrance exams is divided into arena combat and Virtual Starry Sky assessment."

"Due to limited conditions, we’ll only conduct arena combat for this time."

Chen Zilu said lightly: "I will suppress my strength to the standard of Entry level in the Star Martial Cultivation Technique, and spar with you."

"But remember, when you face the Martial Arts college entrance exam, you will encounter opponents at the realm of Great Success in the Cultivation Technique."

The Star Martial Cultivation Technique Great Success is the minimum standard for the Martial Arts exams.

For ordinary class students to meet this requirement before the exams, they have roughly a fifty percent chance of being accepted to the Martial Arts University.

Of course, Martial Arts University varies in levels.

The ten prestigious schools are the pinnacle, followed by the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance, and then a hundred ordinary Martial Universities.

For ordinary class students, getting into a regular Martial Arts University is already quite impressive.

"Buzz!"

Chen Zilu stepped on a button on the ground, and instantly light shone from a corner of the classroom.

A ten-meter diameter silver-white circular arena rose up.

Chen Zilu walked onto the ring, scanning the students below.

Very soon, the combat assessment began.

Even though Chen Zilu suppressed her realm to the Entry level in the Star Martial Cultivation Technique.

She decided the outcome within ten moves, even when facing students in the class’s top ten.

"Next."

"Next."

"Next!"

Cold commands constantly echoed from the platform.

"The teacher’s fundamental skills are so deep." Jiang Ye stared at Chen Zilu, longing arose in his heart.

Combat is the most important part of Martial Arts.

And the foundation of Martial Arts is the most crucial first step in combat.

Chen Zilu easily defeated opponents at the Minor Success level with an Entry-level proficiency.

This was due to her extremely deep foundation, remaining unmoved no matter the opponent’s fierce assaults.

"This physique enhancement, I wonder how much my combat ability has improved?"

Jiang Ye also carried some anticipation in his heart.

Time passed.

Finally, it was Jiang Ye’s turn to step onto the stage again.

What Jiang Ye didn’t expect was that as he began the combat assessment, an unexpected event occurred!