Just a Little Stronger Than You

Yang Lei glanced sideways at Lin Qi and thought to himself:

Lin Qi's family is poor. He can't afford supplements. No matter how well he trains his fundamentals, it's almost impossible for his Vitality and Blood value to break through 6.0.

Thinking of this, an odd sense of superiority arose in his heart.

"Hoo~"

Lin Qi exhaled and quickly walked over to the Fist Strength Tester.

Relaxing his body, he could feel countless gazes fixed on him.

But he was not nervous. He had a clear understanding of his own strength.

Lin Qi's gaze sharpened. He suddenly sprang into action, force rising from his feet like a kinetic chain, each link bracing and transmitting power to his waist.

Then, using his waist to drive the force, his vitality and blood surged as his body drew taut like a bow.

The Tiger Form Fist's power-generation method was to make the muscles erupt in an instant. His fist was like an explosive charge, driving the power of his entire body into a blast.

His fist shot out like a cannonball, cutting through an arc before slamming into the red punching target.

Bang!!

With that fierce punch, the target began to shake violently.

The next instant, a string of numbers appeared on the tester's electronic display—"640.5 kg!"

"640 kg?"

Someone could not help crying out.

Round-faced Li Shaodong said in surprise, "I remember that last semester, Lin Qi could only hit 510 kg. He was even weaker than me. How did he improve by over a hundred kilograms after just one summer break?"

Yang Lei's eyes widened, unable to believe what he was seeing.

640 kg?

Wasn't that the same as him?

Bang! Bang!!

"643 kg!"

"646 kg!"

Lin Qi threw two more punches in succession. Their punch force was nearly identical, and he smiled when he saw the results.

Not too much, not too little—just enough to surpass Yang Lei.

"Next, speed!"

Wu Kang could not help nodding.

Lin Qi slowly walked to the starting point of the track. Before him was a speed-testing zone formed by infrared beams.

"Whoosh~"

In an instant, Lin Qi's back arched as he shot forward like an arrow leaving the string.

The muscles in his legs erupted like exploding gunpowder, kicking up a gust of wind. In just a few breaths, he passed through the infrared finish line before slowing to a stop.

The speed tester's display flickered before showing the result—"14.4 m/s!"

"Punch force of 646 kg and a speed of 14.4 m/s—his Vitality and Blood value has definitely broken through 6.0."

"Nice! Qi Ge is awesome, just a little stronger than Yang Lei."

From within the crowd, Jiang Tao laughed loudly and without restraint.

"Hahaha!!"

The others smiled as well after hearing that.

Yang Lei's face turned livid. He curled his lip and said, "I just didn't perform well. If I do it again, I'll definitely beat him."

Lin Qi looked at his results with satisfaction, then returned to the crowd and bumped fists with Jiang Tao.

"Qi Ge, awesome!"

"I knew you'd be fine."

Jiang Tao smiled and gave him a thumbs-up.

"After all, we're going to the Elite Class together." Lin Qi rarely smiled as well.

"Jiang Tao!"

"Here!"

As students were called up one after another, it was soon Jiang Tao's turn.

Crack!

"Finally, it's my turn." Jiang Tao rubbed his hands together, loosened up his body, and eagerly walked over to the Fist Strength Tester.

He was around 1.85 meters tall, huge and imposing, with long arms and bronze skin. He looked like a terrifying upright Ape Form.

His muscles bulged and veins stood out. Twisting his waist and hips, he fired both fists out like cannonballs.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The punching target shook violently, and numbers appeared.

"814 kg!"

"815 kg!"

"816 kg!"

"Damn, Jiang Tao's improvement is seriously fast too. His punch force keeps getting better and better. He's already broken through 800 kilograms."

Someone exclaimed, and even Lin Qi was startled.

It seemed he was not the only one improving. His best friend was advancing rapidly as well.

His punch force had already exceeded 800 kilograms. His Vitality and Blood value had most likely broken through 8.0.

Jiang Tao's talent was truly impressive too.

Lin Qi was happy for him as well.

A few minutes later.

"Zhu Yuqi, punch force: 879 kg!"

"Yu Jing, punch force: 901 kg!"

"Together with Jiang Tao, the top three in the class are terrifyingly strong. They're completely on a different level from everyone else."

The people around them erupted into an uproar, discussing the three of them.

"Alright, move the equipment away. Next is the Fist Technique test."

"Those whose names are called, come up and demonstrate your Fist Technique."

After the punch force and speed tests, Wu Kang stood and spoke.

"Zhou Ping!"

Zhou Ping stepped forward and cupped his fists in salute. He then assumed his stance and lunged out, his movements lively as he used stillness to counter motion.

He performed the Crane Form Fist, its style swift in contraction and extension, darting through the forest like a shuttle and perching on branches with even greater agility.

After finishing the form, he looked expectantly at Teacher.

Wu Kang said expressionlessly, "Zhou Ping, Good-."

"Next!"

Zhou Ping returned to the crowd with an ugly expression.

"The Fist Technique Realm can't be given a precise numerical score. It can only be roughly divided into four grades: Excellent, Good, Average, and Poor. Each grade is further divided into plus and minus."

"To earn Excellent+, the Five Form Fist must reach Major Achievement."

Round-faced Li Shaodong spoke up again from the crowd.

"That's too difficult. There probably aren't more than five people who can do it."

While everyone discussed it, the testing continued.

"Li Yu'an, Good+!"

"Cui Chengshan, Good-!"

"Lu Xingjuan, Excellent-!"

"..."

As one classmate after another stepped up to demonstrate their Fist Techniques, the five forms—Dragon Form, Tiger Form, Crane Form, Ape Form, and Snake Form—were all displayed.

Wu Kang only needed a few glances each time to determine the result, then announced it without mercy.

"Hoo~"

"Ha~"

Yang Lei had a burly build, massive muscles, and thick fingers. When he performed his Fist Technique, he moved with tremendous force.

He was also using the Tiger Form Fist. His Tiger Claw struck out like a fierce tiger descending the mountain, stirring up gust after gust of strong wind.

Bang! Bang! Bang!!

Each move and strike produced a crisp crack!

"Yang Lei, Excellent+!"

Wu Kang announced loudly, swiping across his tablet.

"Brother Lei is awesome! His Vitality and Blood value is over 6, and his Tiger Form Fist has reached Major Achievement. He's definitely getting into the Elite Class now."

Someone eagerly flattered him.

Yang Lei returned to his Concluding Stance, secretly delighted at the praise.

"Of course. Who do you think I am?"

"Recently, I've been getting guidance from Teacher during the day. Then when I get home every day, my family's private tutor gives me one-on-one instruction."

Yang Lei grinned and bragged.

"Gotta admit, Yang Lei does have some skill. But compared to Qi Ge, he doesn't have any advantage anymore."

Jiang Tao muttered quietly.

"Lin Qi!"

Wu Kang called out loudly, then looked at Lin Qi with curiosity.

"I'm up!"

After saying that, Lin Qi stepped out of the crowd. Under everyone's gaze, he walked to the center and performed a cupped-fist salute.

He took a deep breath, his gaze sharpening as an invisible aura radiated from him.

Then he began demonstrating the Tiger Form Fist.

In his mind, he recalled every key point of the Tiger Form Fist.

The next instant, his eyes changed, and so did his aura.

Force rose from his waist and surged to his fingertips. His Tiger Claw struck out, his fist intent fierce and savage.

His vitality and blood churned like a ferocious tiger entering the world.

At times, he was like a fierce tiger descending the mountain; at times, like an enraged tiger leaving the forest; at times, like a hungry tiger seizing a sheep...

Powerful and sharp, his fist wind howled.

Bang! Bang! Bang~~

Every move produced a crisp sound, like an air cannon.

"One of the signs that the Five Form Fist has reached Major Achievement is that every move can produce a clear, resonant sound."

"The Tiger Form Fist has six moves, and there were six sounds in total. Lin Qi's Tiger Form Fist has also reached Major Achievement." Someone exclaimed.

"Although Lin Qi is a little thin, he possesses the spirit of a fierce tiger. He looks completely different now." Someone sighed.

After Lin Qi finished the Fist Technique, Wu Kang's surprised voice reached his ears.

Wu Kang looked at Lin Qi in astonishment.

This kid has improved so quickly. His Tiger Form Fist really broke through to Major Achievement.

He has already grasped the spirit of the Tiger Form Fist—a fierce tiger in his heart, yet he gently inhales the scent of roses.

Lin Qi had truly given him a huge surprise. He had really misjudged him.

Lin Qi revealed a satisfied smile as well.

After finishing his cupped-fist salute, he turned and returned to the crowd, bumping fists with Jiang Tao.

Watching Lin Qi's figure, many people felt something indescribable. Lin Qi seemed to have changed.

Half an hour later.

"I announce that the assessment has officially ended. You'll know your exact results and rankings in half an hour."

"Many students have made tremendous progress in martial arts this time, and I'm very pleased."

"And entering the Elite Class will also mark a new beginning."

"Dismissed!"

After testing the last student, Wu Kang announced loudly.

After hearing Wu Kang's words, some people had already begun to feel nervous. The others noisily went to wash up, preparing to return to the classroom and await their results and rankings.

Wu Kang returned to his office alone.

The results of this assessment were quite different from before. An unexpected person had emerged.