High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

With that money, you might as well go to some private martial arts academy; this is a complete waste of money.

But Zhao Dehai's idea was completely different. He just wanted to prevent Chen Mo from becoming the top scholar in Taizhou, so that their No. 1 Middle School's resources this year would not be diverted by No. 37 Middle School.

Then he can use those resources to repair Zhao Qian's meridians and allow her to embark on the path of martial arts again.

And... it can also make Chen Mo, the number one genius in Taizhou, pale in comparison.

"We're doomed, this level of combat power..."

When Teacher Fu saw the combat power of 5,300, he was completely stunned. How could a level one martial artist with only 600 qi and blood unleash such terrifying combat power?

"No, something's definitely wrong!"

Just like Zhao Dehai, who was obsessed yesterday, Teacher Fu also began to suspect that the boy had cheated.

It's just that Chen Mo didn't cheat, but that boy did.

Well, the difference is only that slight.

"Don't worry, it's not a big problem." Chen Mo walked over to Teacher Fu and patted him on the shoulder.

"With a combat strength of just over five thousand, he can't cause any trouble."

"But..." Teacher Fu wanted to say something, but when he saw Chen Mo's confident expression, he shut his mouth.

After finishing the combat ability test, the boy turned to look at Chen Mo and made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Damn it, you dare to provoke me?"

Chen Mo was so angry he laughed. He hadn't gone looking for trouble because it was the martial arts exam today, but this kid was so reckless as to provoke him.

"You, a mere country bumpkin from Wuning, dare to call yourself a genius? That's laughable!"

"..." Chen Mo didn't speak; he was already planning in his mind how to punch him.

Although Chen Mo told Teacher Fu not to worry, he was still pacing anxiously.

Soon, all the students at No. 1 Middle School completed the Qi and Blood Test and the Combat Power Test.

Compared to that boy, everyone else's grades paled in comparison; they were not even in the same league.

"Shanghai really has good resources. No wonder they always come in first or second place in the national competition every year."

"There's nothing we can do. In Taizhou, even a first-level martial artist is considered a genius. We can't compare to them."

"That's not bad either; at least we won't be at the bottom of the national competition this year."

"I hope so, but I heard that several mentalists will be participating in this year's national competition."

"Huh? Isn't this bullying...?"

The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and many had begun to doubt Chen Mo's reputation as the "Star of Taizhou."

Or rather, doubts arose about Taizhou City itself.

Is it really possible for a small city like theirs to compete with top-tier cities?

"Chen, do you need to warm up?"

It was now the turn of No. 37 Middle School to conduct the blood and qi test, and the students lined up one by one to walk over there.

"No need, don't worry."

Chen Mo waved his hand and joined the end of the line.

The following tests will not allow anyone other than students and invigilators to be present; they can only watch from the outside.

Before long, Chen Mo's team had already completed half of the journey.

Just then, Xiao Qifeng, Liang Yongsheng, Tian Xingxing, and Mr. and Mrs. Chen arrived late.

"Teacher Fu, how are the results at No. 1 Middle School?"

Xiao Qifeng was unaware that the boy had just been fighting with a power level of 5,300, and asked with a smile.

"Principal, it might be difficult to get the top scorer this year..."

Teacher Fu didn't know how to explain it to Xiao Qifeng, after all, it was too outrageous for a level one martial artist to have a combat power of 5,300.

After hearing Teacher Fu's explanation, Xiao Qifeng and Chen's parents all showed surprise on their faces.

"How is that possible?"

"That bald guy definitely cheated!"

Xiao Qifeng's reaction was exactly the same as Teacher Fu's; they were both very certain that the boy, or rather Zhao Dehai, had cheated.

"That's really dirty. To get the top score in the college entrance exam, they not only hired outside help, but also cheated."

"That's shameless."

After spitting at Zhao Dehai, Xiao Qifeng sighed.

"Okay, at least our No. 37 Middle School isn't the worst martial arts high school in Taizhou City anymore."

"Contentment brings happiness, that's what it means."

Xiao Qifeng forced a smile. He felt sorry for No. 37 Middle School and also for Chen Mo not being able to become this year's top scorer.

"It's my son's turn!"

Chen Li and Xu Liu didn't care about any of this; in their eyes, their own child was the best no matter what.

Hearing the couple's shouts, everyone's eyes turned to Chen Mo below.

Not only them, but all the teachers and students in the sports center looked toward the testing room where Chen Mo was.

"Student Chen, please stand on the testing device."

The proctor smiled at Chen Mo and pointed to the platform where the testing device was located.

To ensure there is no internal cheating, all the proctors are sent down from above.

The proctor had heard of Chen Mo's name and knew he was a level one martial artist, but he didn't react much.

There are just too many things happening throughout the summer, and only a small city like Taizhou would hype up a level one martial artist like Chen Mo.

Chen Mo nodded and stood on the blood and qi testing device.

A flash of crimson light appeared, and Chen Mo's total blood and qi appeared on the big screen.

Chen Mo: Total Qi and Blood 1500

The boy who was originally ranked first dropped to second place almost instantly.

"One, one thousand and five???"

The proctor also widened his eyes and exclaimed in surprise.

"You've already reached the second level of martial arts?!"

"Don't shout, let's go test our combat capabilities."

Chen Mo smiled calmly. Blood pressure wasn't his main concern; combat power was.

"Alright, alright, I'll take you to test your combat strength now."

The proctor nodded repeatedly; he no longer dared to underestimate Chen Mo.

Although this child comes from a small city, he has reached the level of a second-level martial artist at such a young age. His future is absolutely limitless!

At this moment, everyone outside the testing room also saw Chen Mo's total blood volume, and the entire sports center instantly erupted in chaos.

"1,500? Chen Mo was just a level one martial artist a few days ago, how come he's level two so quickly?"

"Could it be cheating?"

"Bullshit! This is our Taizhou Star! Don't try to guess with your stupid brain!"

Amidst the murmurs of the crowd, Xu Liu suddenly felt dizzy and collapsed into Chen Li's arms.

"Old Chen, I... I didn't see wrong, did I?"

"My son's total blood and qi amount to 1500?"

"No! You didn't see wrong!" Chen Li was trembling with excitement. He never dreamed that his son would be such a peerless genius.

"My son is a genius!"

"Hahaha, my son is a level two martial artist!"

Xiao Qifeng clenched his fists tightly. Chen Mo's blood and energy had already surpassed that of the foreign aid. Now it all came down to their fighting strength.

As long as the gap isn't too big, Chen Mo might actually have a chance to become this year's top scorer!