The scene.
A young man in a black skintight combat suit, holding a War Blade in one hand, with a tall bearing, swordlike brows, and bright eyes, was darting at tremendous speed through the ruins of the city.
The boy was moving so fast that the drone following him had to fly at full power just to keep up, causing the screen to shake slightly.
The boy traveled along the edge of the examination grounds, his figure like a fading afterimage as he continuously advanced toward the outer region.
The boy encountered an ambush by several Level 1 Intermediate ferocious beasts, Shadow Cats adept at speed.
Yet the attacks of those Shadow Cats, renowned for their speed, seemed to have been designed in advance before the boy.
The boy's feet barely seemed to move, but he always managed to dodge the Shadow Cats' attacks one step ahead.
Those Shadow Cats could not even touch the hem of his clothes.
Wang Jiannan stared blankly at the figure on the screen. Amid the assault of a pack of ferocious beasts, the boy looked like a highly skilled dancer performing onstage. Wang Jiannan's face was filled with shock.
"Li Ziyu, what battle skill is he using? Could it be an Advanced Level 1 Movement Battle Skill?"
"No! A Level 1 Movement Battle Skill couldn't reach that kind of speed and dodging ability. I think Li Ziyu is using a Level 2 Movement Battle Skill!"
"Good heavens, I never thought he could even get his hands on a Level 2 Movement Battle Skill. Not only is his talent amazing, his family must be sitting on a mountain of gold!"
The principal of Third High School beside them widened his eyes and spoke with an equally shocked expression.
A Level 1 battle skill already cost over a million, while Level 2 started at five million and was extremely difficult to cultivate.
He had never expected Li Ziyu not only to possess such powerful comprehension, but also to be so wealthy that he could obtain a Level 2 battle skill.
Still, whether Li Ziyu had money had nothing to do with him. The stronger Li Ziyu was, the more excited he became!
"Uh... isn't Li Ziyu an orphan? I remember he still lives alone in the old city district."
"And I recall that a Level 2 movement technique seems to have requirements for the user's vital energy. With Li Ziyu's vital energy value of 0.8, he shouldn't be able to cultivate a Level 2 battle skill."
Liu Yanfang, who had come along with them, wore a puzzled expression.
She knew Li Ziyu's circumstances better than anyone. He absolutely could not afford a Level 2 Movement Battle Skill.
Moreover, Li Ziyu's vital energy was insufficient. He did not meet the conditions for cultivating a Level 2 battle skill.
But the movement technique Li Ziyu had displayed was frighteningly fast.
Other than a Level 2 battle skill, she could not think of any other explanation.
"It isn't a Level 2 movement battle skill..."
The few of them continued discussing it without pause, when Wang Jiannan's voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone immediately fell silent and turned to look at Wang Jiannan.
Wang Jiannan was staring fixedly at the scene on the live broadcast screen.
Complexity, bewilderment, emotion, envy, and all kinds of other feelings flashed across his face in a tangled mess. Finally, he murmured:
"What Li Ziyu is using is a Peak Level Movement Technique..."
"His movement technique is Peak Level too..."
"Two Peak Level Basic Martial Skills—how did Li Ziyu manage it? How old is he? Sixteen? Or seventeen!? He actually cultivated both his blade technique and movement technique to the Peak Level at the same time!?"
"What kind of heaven-defying comprehension is this!? What kind of heaven-defying martial talent!?"
At first, Wang Jiannan spoke evenly, but the farther he went, the more agitated he became.
By the end, his face had flushed red, his lips trembled violently, and even the finger pointing at the screen began to shake.
"A martial prodigy with such heaven-defying talent actually had a vital energy test result of only 0.8!? Heaven envies the gifted! Heaven envies the gifted!!!!"
"Cough, cough! Pfft!"
Thud.
Too agitated and overwhelmed with grief, Wang Jiannan's vision suddenly went black, and he collapsed unconscious with a thud.
The moment Wang Jiannan finished speaking, the entire scene fell silent.
Li Ziyu had mastered a Peak Level Movement Technique?!
At only seventeen, he had mastered two Peak Level Basic Martial Skills!? How was that possible!?
Wang Jiannan's words had left everyone utterly dumbfounded. It felt as if the backs of their heads had been smashed hard with a club, leaving them dizzy and disoriented.
It was not until another thud rang out that everyone was jolted awake from their shock.
Secretary Wang was startled.
"Mayor Wang! Mayor Wang! What's wrong with you!? Quick! Medical staff! Medical staff! Come save him!"
"Quick, get the cardiac stimulant and give Mayor Wang an injection!"
The scene descended into frantic chaos.
Fortunately, since no one was allowed to leave the examination-monitoring room during these five days, medical personnel had been arranged in advance in case of emergencies.
Only after the medical worker administered a cardiac stimulant did Wang Jiannan slowly regain consciousness.
"Cough, sorry for the trouble, everyone. I injured my heart in a battle with ferocious beasts in the past. I made you worry."
Everyone offered him a chorus of concern and flattery.
Wang Jiannan nodded, his expression once again returning to its calm, unruffled state—the composure of one who remained unmoved even when Mount Tai collapsed before him.
He sat back in his chair and resumed watching the live broadcast of the Martial Arts Exam.
However, the few principals, skilled at reading people's expressions, could still see the deep regret in Wang Jiannan's eyes.
"Ah, what a pity about Li Ziyu. His innate vital energy test was only 0.8. Even if he mastered two Peak Level Basic Martial Skills, his achievements will still be limited."
"Who could say otherwise? If Li Ziyu had vital energy of 1.5, then with two Peak Level Basic Martial Skills, entering the top ten in Su Province would practically be a certainty. With that achievement, Mayor Wang could definitely climb higher."
"Damn it! Stop talking. My heart hurts too!"
Hearing this, the principal of Third High School also beat his chest and stamped his feet in regret.
Wang Jiannan shot the two of them a glance, and they tactfully shut their mouths.
Expressionless, Wang Jiannan turned his head and continued watching the live broadcast of the Martial Arts Exam.
He had already come to terms with it. After this shock, he felt that his heart had become much calmer.
Even a greater shock would no longer be able to shake him.
But at that moment, Secretary Wang, who had just left, came hurrying in from outside with rapid footsteps. He rushed to Wang Jiannan's side and said excitedly:
"Mayor! Good news! Good news!"
"I just got word from a friend at the Martial Arts Association. Li Ziyu is a Level 1 Intermediate Martial Artist!"
"The day before yesterday, he already went to the Xujiang City Martial Arts Association and completed his Martial Artist Certification!"
"Test results: vital energy 5.99, Combat Power 999!"
Thud!
"Holy crap! Medical staff, medical staff! Quick, bring another cardiac stimulant!"
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