Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

At 7:20, Lin Yue walked into the classroom.

The classroom was already mostly full; some people were loudly reciting key points of martial arts theory, while others were quietly discussing the martial arts techniques they had practiced the day before.

"Lin Yue! Over here!" Chen Fang waved to him.

Chen Fang is Lin Yue's deskmate and also his good friend.

Lin Yue walked over and sat down by the window.

In front of Chen Fang lay a book titled "Fundamentals of Martial Arts Theory (Volume 2)," the edges of which were frayed from repeated use.

"How's your revision going?" Chen Fang asked, leaning closer.

"good."

"How good is 'good'?" Chen Fang looked incredulous. "You got 162 on the theory test last time, and Teacher Li talked to you for a long time."

The martial arts college entrance examination is worth a total of 750 points, consisting of two parts: theoretical scores account for 30%, with a maximum score of 225; and martial arts combat practice accounts for 70%, with a maximum score of 525.

Life energy level is a rigid standard, uniformly set by the state, in order to select truly talented individuals.

"I should be able to score higher this time," Lin Yue said, flipping through the book "Fundamentals of Martial Arts Theory" on the table. "While I'm in good spirits, I'll memorize some more theory."

"As expected of the King of Books..." Chen Fang muttered to himself, and then began to read as well.

The classroom gradually quieted down, with only the sound of turning pages and occasional low recitations remaining.

……

At 7:55, Li Yuan pushed open the door and walked in.

Today he was wearing a dark blue martial arts uniform with a black belt bearing the insignia of a senior martial arts instructor around his waist.

His expression remained serious as always, his gaze sweeping across the entire class.

"Put all the books away." His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and powerful, like striking a drum.

The students closed their books one after another.

"Today's weekly test is divided into two parts. The theory test is in the morning, and the practical exercise is in the afternoon," Li Yuan said, pulling out a test paper from a stack of papers tucked under his arm.

Live-fire drills!

wow——

The students below the stage immediately erupted in chaos.

Previously, it was always a skills assessment, but today it has been changed to a live-fire exercise?

"Sigh, it seems I won't be selected for the elite class this time," Chen Fang said with a regretful expression.

"In terms of actual combat drills, Brother Yue, you're the best. This time, I'll be merciful and not compete with you."

A glint flashed in Lin Yue's eyes; real combat training was indeed his advantage.

He has mastered the Sixteen Forms of Rock, and his lower body stability and physical strength far surpass those of his peers.

Such fundamental skills can only be fully demonstrated in actual combat.

In addition to body-refining techniques such as "Bear Sutra" and "Bird Strike," Lin Yue's physical attributes alone are comparable to those of a martial artist with a life energy level of 12.0.

……

"The theory exam is a closed-book exam, lasting 90 minutes, with a total score of 225 points."

The exam questions cover three modules: meridians and acupoints, the principles of Qi circulation, and the power generation mechanism of martial arts techniques.

Li Yuan then explained, and then he began distributing the test papers.

After receiving the test paper, Lin Yue quickly glanced through it.

There are 20 multiple-choice questions, 10 fill-in-the-blank questions, and 5 short-answer questions.

The difficulty level was moderate, similar to previous weekly tests.

Lin Yue took a deep breath and began answering the questions.

The first five multiple-choice questions are about meridians and acupoints.

He had just reviewed this topic last night. He could answer all the questions about the pathway of the Lung Meridian of Hand-Taiyin, the distribution of the eleven pairs of regular meridians, and the names and functions of the eight extraordinary meridians.

The sixth to tenth sections are about the principles of true qi circulation.

This part was more difficult for him because he didn't have true qi, and he could only rely on theoretical deduction for many things.

But he still managed to solve most of the problems through rote memorization and logical reasoning.

There are four short answer questions.

One of the questions was "How to regulate the speed of Qi circulation through breathing".

Lin Yue hesitated for a moment, and then, based on his understanding and the discussion of breathing in the "Bear Classic", he wrote a not-too-long but very organized answer.

Fifteen minutes remain.

He used this time to check all the answers, corrected two minor mistakes in the fill-in-the-blank questions, then leaned back in his chair and waited for the exam to end.

Ninety minutes were up, and Li Yuan collected the test papers.

"Meet at the martial arts training room at 2 PM. Skills assessment."

Chen Fang immediately leaned closer: "How is it? How do you feel?"

"Not bad," Lin Yue said. "Theoretically, I should be able to reach 180."

"Really?" Chen Fang's eyes widened. "You were only 162cm last time!"

"I reviewed quite thoroughly this time."

......

2 PM, martial arts training room.

The temperature was higher than yesterday, and a stifling heatwave filled the air.

A large space was left empty in the center of the classroom, surrounded by benches, which were filled with students from Class 4 of Senior Three.

In the center of the classroom is a silver-white circle with a radius of 10 meters.

Along one side of the wall, there was a row of people dressed in white martial arts uniforms.

The "observation group" from the elite class has arrived.

They were all in excellent spirits, as if a powerful energy was swirling around their foreheads.

"Teacher Li, it's been a long time." The speaker was a middle-aged man with a buzz cut who looked very easygoing.

Guo Jingyao, the head teacher of the elite class of the senior year at the High School Affiliated to Wuhan University of Science and Technology in Jiangcheng, had a life-or-death bond with Li Yuan.

"Such a powerful aura," Lin Yue thought to himself.

It is said that this person's life energy level has reached over 30.0, entering the realm of martial arts master. He is a ruthless person who can fight against mutated creatures with just his physical strength.

After exchanging a few brief pleasantries with Guo Jingyao, Li Yuan's expression turned serious, and he suddenly spoke in a low voice:

"Activate assessment privileges."

As soon as he finished speaking, the circular ceiling above the classroom slowly rotated, revealing various precision instruments hidden within.

A pale blue laser beam swept across Li Yuan's face, followed by a cold, mechanical voice:

"Recognizing face..."

"Identification successful. Senior martial arts instructor Li Yuan is activating assessment privileges..."

"Permissions activated successfully!"

Immediately afterwards, a dazzling red light rose from the ground, precisely enveloping the central silver-white circle, and the combat assessment field was officially put into use.

"The practical assessment is now beginning!" Li Yuan's voice echoed in the empty training room, full of authority.

"Come on stage in order of student ID number. First up, Chen Fang."

"Why am I the first one again? Looks like I'm going to get brutally tortured by Teacher Li again." Chen Fang clicked his tongue, looking helpless. He was already prepared to be personally tested and thoroughly tortured by Li Yuan.

"Relax and go for it. You'll have to go on stage sooner or later. Maybe Teacher Li will go easy on you if you're the first one to go on stage," Lin Yue patted his shoulder and encouraged him softly.

Chen Fang shrugged, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and got up to walk to the center of the circular area.

Swah——

The assessment equipment, which had been stationary, suddenly started operating, and the large electronic screen at the back of the classroom lit up abruptly, displaying a line of striking white text:

[Chen Fang (Student), Life Energy Level: 7.6.]

7.6 is neither high nor low. With good luck, you could get into a martial arts college.

"Li Ban, please have mercy! Real combat isn't my strong suit." Chen Fang pleaded with a look of utter despair.

"Beg me, it's no use. I'm not playing today." Li Yuan suddenly laughed.

If Teacher Li isn't going to participate, then who will accompany them in the practical exercises?

The students in the audience immediately erupted in discussion, chattering amongst themselves, filled with doubt.

"I'll join you all for a friendly exchange."

A clear, youthful voice rang out from the elite class.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man with a neat buzz cut calmly walk out from the crowd.

"In order to test everyone's true martial arts level and avoid the problem of too large a gap between teachers and students in a battle, making it impossible to measure their strength."

I specially borrowed a student from the elite class to accompany everyone in practical exercises.

Li Yuan slowly opened his mouth and explained, "The reason I didn't explain in advance was to test everyone's mental fortitude in the face of unexpected situations. After all, adaptability is equally important on the path of martial arts."

"Let's give a round of applause to Zhou Minghao from the Senior Three Elite Class!"

Amidst the applause of the entire class, Zhou Minghao calmly stood in the center of the circular area.

The next second, the electronic screen refreshed again, and a line of numbers instantly silenced the entire room:

[Zhou Minghao (Student), Life Energy Level: 10.5!]

10.5!

This number left all the students present speechless with astonishment.

It should be noted that Lin Yue, the strongest martial artist in the class, has not yet broken through 10.0 in life energy level, while the boy in front of us from the elite class has a life energy level as high as 10.5.

Is this the true strength of the elite class?

Many students who had initially held onto a sliver of hope for being selected for the elite class now looked utterly disappointed and shocked.

"Burning sample data. Sample source: Zhou Minghao."

"Beep beep beep..."

"Burning successful. The assessment standard for this test has been reset to: Zhou Minghao."

Li Yuan's gaze swept across the entire area, and his voice was firm and powerful as he officially announced: "The live-fire exercise shall now begin!"