Doubt

The testing continued. Lin Xiaoyan surpassed Song Hao in all three basic categories.

Her highest pure strength was 928 kilograms, her average strength was 926 kilograms, and her speed was 20 meters per second.

Song Hao had never expected Lin Xiaoyan to surpass him. When he saw her vitality, his first reaction was disbelief.

But even their homeroom teacher, Zhao Qiankun, had not raised any doubts, so he did not dare say much.

As a descendant of a Martial Artist lineage, he knew there were treasures capable of rapidly increasing vitality.

Lin Xiaoyan was also from a Martial Artist lineage, so it was not strange for her to possess such a treasure.

Offending a Martial Artist lineage was a very unwise thing to do.

So, he could only watch.

He watched Lin Xiaoyan's strength and speed tests with a dark expression.

Especially when he thought of what his classmates would think—he had been first place for three years, only to be overtaken by the second-place student. Where was he supposed to put his face?

Lin Xiaoyan would definitely become an inspirational model, while he would be the backdrop. His mood was therefore terrible.

However, when he remembered that Lin Xiaoyan was not as proficient in martial skills as he was, he felt much better.

Lin Xiaoyan had not surpassed him by much in the three basic categories. Rankings were determined by Combat Power.

As long as he defeated Lin Xiaoyan in the Challenge Match, he would still be first.

"Taking my first place won't be so easy!"

Although she had surpassed Song Hao, Lin Xiaoyan's expression did not change much. She remained composed and calm.

Still, she was somewhat happy inside.

After being second for three years, she had finally turned the tables!

But when she recalled the teachings of her elders and thought of Li Mengxue, the school's greatest genius, she instantly suppressed her excitement.

There was always someone greater beyond another, and a sky beyond the sky!

Though Lin Xiaoyan's results were astonishing, the testing continued.

More than an hour later, only Jiang Tao and Chen Mo remained.

No one thought highly of their results, but Zhao Qiankun would not let everyone leave, so they could only stand around and watch.

"Next, Jiang Tao!"

Jiang Tao calmly stepped forward and prepared for the test.

With nothing else to do, everyone began commenting.

"Hm? Jiang Tao looks pretty confident! He was specially trained by the teacher for two days last week. I heard he broke through!"

"Even if he broke through, there won't be much surprise. At most, he's a Sixth-grade Martial Disciple. Breaking through to Seventh-grade Martial Trainee within three months for the Martial Examination will probably be a struggle."

"Guess what his vitality is? He just broke through last week. Could it reach 61?"

"Impossible. At most 60. After breaking through, he still needs time to stabilize his realm."

Just then, Jiang Tao's vitality result appeared.

"63! How is that possible?"

"He only broke through last week, and he's already at 63? Are we supposed to just die?"

Many students were green with envy. They worked hard for an entire month to increase their vitality by two points, while Jiang Tao had gained three points only four or five days after breaking through.

It was simply soaring at breakneck speed!

So far, Jiang Tao's vitality had increased the fastest in the class. Even Lin Xiaoyan's five-point increase had taken an entire month!

"Could the instrument be malfunctioning?"

Zhao Qiankun did not quite believe it either. He stepped forward to inspect it before looking at everyone.

"The instrument is fine! Jiang Tao's vitality is 63."

Jiang Tao had already turned around. Seeing the envy, jealousy, and hatred on his classmates' faces, he was in an excellent mood.

He, too, had experienced the thrill of being looked up to!

It felt incredible!

He decided that he would cultivate diligently from now on as well.

"Jiang Tao, you've improved greatly. Work harder over these next three months, and you'll be able to get into a better Martial University!"

"It's all thanks to the teacher's excellent instruction. I'll work hard!"

Zhao Qiankun nodded. "Continue the testing!"

Before long, Jiang Tao's results came out.

"Highest pure strength: 637 kilograms. Average strength: 635 kilograms. Speed: 14 meters per second."

It was a tremendous improvement compared to last month.

"Very good. Worth praising!"

Zhao Qiankun praised him with satisfaction.

"Teacher, you'll be even more surprised later!"

Jiang Tao said mysteriously, then hurried into the crowd.

Not only Zhao Qiankun but the other students as well were baffled. Why had Jiang Tao said that?

At last, it was Chen Mo's turn.

After three years of monthly tests, Chen Mo was already familiar with the process.

Chen Mo walked up to the Vitality Tester, extended both hands into the grooves on the testing platform, and with a thought, stirred his vitality.

The grooves then narrowed, applying pressure to Chen Mo's hands. Next, a tiny needle extended and swiftly, precisely pierced the skin of his finger, drawing a trace of blood.

"Ding!"

Chen Mo knew that was the sound indicating sampling had ended. He withdrew his vitality, pulled back his hands, and waited quietly.

Soon, the numbers on the display began to jump, finally stopping at a shocking figure.

"69!"

For a moment, the scene was silent as a grave.

"Holy shit!"

Jiang Tao could not help blurting it out. In the silent venue, it sounded especially loud.

At that moment, Zhao Qiankun came back to his senses and hurriedly went to inspect the Vitality Tester.

The other students also reacted and began discussing it one after another.

"The instrument must be malfunctioning! How could Chen Mo's Vitality Value possibly be 69? I might believe 59. You have to know, his Vitality Value was only 56 last month!"

"Exactly. Even cheating shouldn't be this obvious, right? That vitality is fake at a glance!"

"I never expected it! To avoid special training from the teacher, Chen Mo actually cheated! Could his leave last week have been for this very moment?"

When Lin Xiaoyan saw that number, she did not quite believe it either. Just as her classmates had said, Chen Mo's vitality had only been 56 last month, yet it was 69 this month—a full increase of 13 points.

Even if he had consumed heavenly treasures, he could not have risen that quickly, could he?

She deeply despised cheating, but before the teacher reached a conclusion, she would not step forward.

Besides, Chen Mo had nothing to do with her.

Song Hao was different. He had already decided Chen Mo had cheated. Before the teacher could announce anything, he stepped forward.

"Chen Mo, hurry up and apologize to the teacher and everyone! The results you got through cheating are truly a disgrace to our class."

"People who cheat like you aren't welcome in our class! You'd better have some self-awareness!"

At that moment, Zhao Qiankun had finished his inspection and was about to announce the result, but Song Hao spoke first.

"Teacher, did Chen Mo secretly tamper with the instrument and make the test readings inaccurate? This kind of cheating cannot be tolerated."

"Enough! Song Hao, don't speak for now."

Hearing that, Song Hao's expression froze. He had been about to ask Zhao Qiankun to drive Chen Mo out, but swallowed the words when he saw Zhao Qiankun's angry expression.

Only then did he remember that Zhao Qiankun was the teacher. Whatever decision was made, Zhao Qiankun had the final say. Song Hao did not need to stick his head out.

Coming back to his senses, Song Hao hurriedly retreated, though he had already begun to resent Chen Mo.

"The instrument is fine! Everyone watched the test just now, and Chen Mo had no opportunity to adjust it."

"To determine whether Chen Mo's vitality is accurate, we can also use his strength as a reference."

"Chen Mo, continue testing."

Zhao Qiankun did not make a conclusion. Instead, he told Chen Mo to continue.

"Yes!"

Chen Mo walked up to the Strength Tester and, without using any technique, threw a punch at it.