Extreme Burst Power? Or Not Extreme Burst Power?

September 16th, the day the Guangling Martial Academy holds its annual Entrance Examination.

On the massive training grounds, facing the spectator stands, the Dean, Vice Principal, and many other high-ranking officials and teachers of the Martial Academy sat in solemn dignity, their brocade robes shimmering in the sunlight.

On the three sides of the seating area, one side was occupied by the patriarchs of various prominent families and representatives of major powers, all dressed in luxurious brocade.

The other two sides were filled with wealthy merchants from the commandery who had bought tickets to watch, or simply spectators who came to enjoy the grand competition.

After all, while the geniuses of the Guangling Martial Academy were still young and their strength somewhat immature, their talent was exceptionally outstanding. Being able to witness them fight fiercely on the training grounds was a rare visual feast for many commoners and wealthy merchants.

"Candidate number thirty-six, defeated the Seventh Grade initial stage Bronze Automaton and lasted three hundred and twenty-three moves against the Seventh Grade mid stage Bronze Automaton before falling."

"Candidate number forty-two, defeated the Seventh Grade mid stage Bronze Automaton and lasted six hundred and seventy-two moves against the Seventh Grade late stage Bronze Automaton before falling."

"Candidate number fifty-one, defeated..."

On the training grounds, thirty Bronze Automatons were locked in a fierce battle with thirty candidates.

Beside each pair of candidates and Bronze Automatons, a Martial Academy teacher observed and recorded. After the battles concluded, these teachers would announce the results of each disciple candidate with loud voices.

In all the examinations at the Guangling Martial Academy, the process was generally divided into two rounds.

The first round was the Bronze Automaton battle. As the name suggested, it was to initially assess the candidates' strength through combat with the Bronze Automatons.

If a candidate's strength was sufficient to break into the top twenty in the first round, they would qualify for the second round – the arena battles.

This round would determine the top ten, top three, and the first and second place finishers of the Martial Academy through a series of arena duels.

Those who reached this round were basically the true chosen ones of the entire Guangling Commandery. Each of them would receive substantial rewards from the Martial Academy and countless invitations from powerful factions. Even top families like the Wang Family would extend an olive branch, allowing them to ascend to greatness in a single step.

"Alright! The examinations for the second batch of candidates, numbered thirty-one to sixty, have all concluded."

On the training grounds, as the last candidate of the second batch fell, a burly man with a resonant voice announced:

"Next, we will proceed with the third batch of candidates. Candidates who drew numbers sixty-one to ninety earlier, please enter the arena for your examination."

"Lin Yi, it's your turn!"

Hearing the burly man's voice, Wang Kai, standing beside Lin Yi, chuckled as he looked at the large number seventy-four on Lin Yi's back.

"You better show some real skill this time. Don't accidentally fall short of the top twenty."

"We haven't sparred much these past half-month because of the medicine bets. I'm still looking forward to having a good fight with you in the arena later!"

"Don't worry! You won't be disappointed!"

Lin Yi smiled and strode onto the examination grounds, approaching a Bronze Automaton and a thin Martial Arts Teacher.

"Candidate number seventy-four, please select the strength of the Bronze Automaton you wish to face."

Looking at Lin Yi, the thin Martial Arts Teacher asked calmly.

"Sixth Grade initial stage."

Lin Yi replied.

"Sixth Grade initial stage!"

Upon hearing this, not only the thin Martial Arts Teacher but also the surrounding Martial Arts Teachers and disciples were astonished.

Sixth Grade initial stage was the Middle Three Ranks. Even though the Bronze Automatons were limited by their Martial Skill realm and were generally at the bottom among warriors of the same rank, a Sixth Grade initial stage Bronze Automaton's strength was far beyond what a Peak Seventh Rank warrior could compare to.

Among the previous sixty candidates, there were some who ranked in the top five among the three hundred disciples, even contending for the top three.

Their strength was almost comparable to Wang Kai before he achieved Great Accomplishment in the Great Mountain Splitting Sword Technique.

Yet, he had lost after persisting for over a hundred moves when challenging a Sixth Grade initial stage Bronze Automaton.

Lin Yi, a student who ranked over two hundred in the last examination, how dare he!

Even if he had achieved Perfection in the Bright Moon Saber Art recently, he shouldn't be this arrogant!

"Candidate number seventy-four, are you sure you want to choose the Sixth Grade initial stage Bronze Automaton?"

After a moment of shock, the thin Martial Arts Teacher's expression turned serious.

"You must understand, your teacher is only at the Sixth Grade mid stage. I'm not much stronger than this Sixth Grade initial stage Bronze Automaton. Moreover, this Bronze Automaton possesses great strength and speed. If the gap between your strength and its is too large, and something unexpected happens, even I might not be able to rescue you in time."

"Don't worry, Teacher."

Lin Yi nodded, his expression still calm.

"Since I dare to choose it, I naturally have confidence. Please activate it."

"This... Alright!"

Seeing Lin Yi's persistence, the thin Martial Arts Teacher reluctantly agreed.

"Since you insist, I will help you activate it. However, if you can't hold on, remember to tell me in advance so I can be prepared for a rescue."

"Yes! Thank you, Teacher."

Lin Yi nodded.

Then, while watching the thin Martial Arts Teacher operate behind the Bronze Automaton to adjust its strength, he secretly pondered in his heart:

"After a day of arduous cultivation yesterday, my power has broken through to the Late Seventh Rank thanks to the terrifying effects of my Martial Saint Body."

"For a Sixth Rank Bronze Automaton, with my current strength, I estimate it would take around 150 moves to defeat it under normal circumstances."

"If I unleash my Extreme Strength, I can definitely kill it in one move, 100%."

"So, for this exam, should I unleash my Extreme Strength or not?"

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