CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 25: EIGHT FORMS THUNDER SOUND FIST

Hearing Zhang Jianwu’s words, the other teachers all looked in Jiang Ye’s direction.

A few teachers even picked up their phones and started checking Jiang Ye’s grades on the school’s website.

"The most recent final assessment, 330 points?"

"With that score, he’s still far from the top three, probably less than a ten percent chance."

The teachers murmured among themselves, all very surprised.

Clearly less than a ten percent chance, yet the director said it was thirty percent?

Could it be that the young man had something special about him?

But when Chen Zilu heard this, she just smiled faintly and said softly, "The director might be underestimating Jiang Ye."

"Oh?"

Zhang Jianwu was slightly surprised, and laughed, "So, how likely do you think he is to make the top three?"

Chen Zilu replied, "I think at least fifty percent, maybe even seventy percent."

Buzz!

At these words, the entire stand went quiet.

Many teachers looked at the cold and charming woman in a white dress in shock.

Did they hear wrong?

Seventy percent?

On what basis was Miss Chen so confident in that student?

Even Zhang Jianwu was a bit stunned and couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile.

It’s known that among the students participating in the trial this time, there are at least three who are close to the Perfection in the Star Martial Cultivation Technique.

A seventy percent chance to secure a spot in the top three?

Only those students in the key classes of the second year might have this confidence!

"Chen... you’re really that confident in him?"

Zhang Jianwu looked at the woman in the white dress, not refuting, but with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Chen Zilu smiled faintly and said with a clear voice, "If it’s purely about competing in strength, Jiang Ye indeed finds it hard to surpass so many people, but as I understand, this trial isn’t just about raw strength."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianwu showed a thoughtful expression.

This trial? Of course, he knew the specific content.

Therefore, he was also very clear on what Chen Zilu was referring to.

Yet Jiang Ye in the top three? Almost impossible.

"Then I’ll have to take a good look."

As Zhang Jianwu spoke, he turned his gaze to the hall once more.

In terms of insights, he might not be as knowledgeable as this Miss Chen.

But in terms of judgment, as the grade director, he was confident that his ability to assess students was far better than Chen Zilu’s.

...

Eight in the morning.

"Dong——"

On the platform, Wang Ziang struck the Hanging Golden Bell behind him forcefully, and a low, resonant bell sound spread out.

The doors of the spherical building slowly closed.

"The trial is about to begin!"

Everyone’s spirits lifted, many students looking around curiously and nervously.

"Finally, it’s starting."

Jiang Ye also perked up, still unaware of the specific content of the trial, which would now finally be revealed.

On the platform, Wang Ziang said calmly:

"This trial comprises three main challenges."

"The first challenge, the Test of Martial Arts Will!"

"The second challenge, the Flowing Light Trial!"

"The third challenge, the Thunderfire Trial!"

Upon hearing these three challenges, Jiang Ye’s eyes lit up.

Martial Arts Will? That was his strong point.

But as for the other two challenges, he wasn’t very familiar with them.

Just listening to Wang Ziang’s introduction: "Complete the above three challenges, and you can pass this trial, earning a thirty thousand yuan bonus."

"Additionally, those ranked in the top three of this trial will each receive a high-level Art Technique—[Eight Thunder Sounds Fist]!"

At this point, he clapped his hands.

Buzz!

In the next moment, a circular platform in the hall’s center rose.

On the platform was a box crafted from golden silk and jade, from which faint Thunder Sounds could be heard.

The [Eight Thunder Sounds Fist] was placed inside the box.

"A high-level Art Technique that automatically emits sound?"

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ye couldn’t help but feel he was witnessing something rare.

Beside him, Li Zhichao whispered, "That’s because there’s a speaker inside the box."

"..."

Jiang Ye nodded expressionlessly, once again feeling enlightened.

Then he looked again at the platform.

"Thirty thousand yuan bonus, even if I only get that, it won’t be a waste of time," Jiang Ye thought to himself.

Of course, he would also do his utmost to compete for the Eight Thunder Sounds Fist.

"Next, let’s see these three trials."

"I wonder what the specific content of these trials is?" Jiang Ye wondered.

Just as he was puzzled, someone had already shouted:

"Hey! Wang Ziang!"

A girl in a red dress shouted toward the platform: "What exactly are the details of the three trials? Explain clearly!"

Li Zhichao glanced at the girl in the red dress, his eyes immediately focusing: "Zeng Xueqing from the key class, almost reached Perfection in her Cultivation Technique, a very formidable opponent."

Wang Ziang also looked at Zeng Xueqing; she was his classmate, though ranked low, she was exceptionally pretty.

"Student Zeng Xueqing, please mind your tone when speaking to the third in the grade,"

Wang Ziang said lightly.

Seeing the looks of admiration directed at him, he nodded contentedly and continued:

"The Test of Martial Arts Will naturally assesses the strength of your Martial Arts Will."

"The Flowing Light Trial mainly tests step techniques and reaction speed."

"The Thunderfire Trial involves tempering your body with thunder and fire, the longer you persist, the more benefits you’ll gain from it."

"Specifics will be clear once you enter the trials,"

Wang Ziang announced loudly: "No more idle talk, the trials are about to begin, take your places!"

With these words, everyone hurriedly found their seats in the Virtual Cabins.

Jiang Ye and Li Zhichao stepped forward and sat in adjacent seats.

They put on their Virtual Helmets.

"Buzz!"

Jiang Ye’s consciousness sank, and soon he entered the Virtual City.

...

After a period of darkness.

The scenery around Jiang Ye gradually lit up.

He looked around and found himself standing in a spacious room, brightly lit.

Not far from him, there was a large white bed.

"This scene... why does it feel a bit familiar?"

Jiang Ye muttered, then looked around in confusion.

"This virtual network is called Virtual Starry Sky, so I should see a starry sky right as I enter."

"Why is it that every time I enter, I’m in a city instead?"

Jiang Ye pondered, "Is it due to settings?"

At that moment, he heard a pleasant voice: "Student, the Test of Martial Arts Will is about to begin, please prepare yourself."

Jiang Ye’s spirit lifted, and he turned around.

A beautiful girl, barefooted, was slowly approaching him.

Jiang Ye looked at her, frowned, and asked, "Who are you?"

The beautiful girl said softly, "I am a staff member for this trial. The trial is about to begin; please lie down on the bed so I can give you a pre-trial relaxation massage."

"Pre-trial massage?"

Jiang Ye showed a hint of surprise.

The beautiful girl nodded, walking toward the bed with her bare feet, urging, "Student, make haste, the trial is about to start. Quickly undress and lie down."

Her gentle voice seemed to carry a certain magical charm, warm and soft, luring one into a deep relaxation.

As she spoke, the girl even began to undress, revealing her elegant shoulders, as her skirt hem shifted, a pair of smooth, long legs partly revealed, an intoxicating fragrance in the air.

Seeing this, a peculiar look appeared in Jiang Ye’s eyes.

It seemed he was already in the Illusion Realm?