Fist Force

Shen Yue volunteered, immediately drawing the attention of many.

In the beginner class for Martial Artist apprentices, Shen Yue, Ye Ziyun, Xiao Ninger, and others were undoubtedly the most promising to break through to the Bronze 1-star Realm and received the most attention. Another individual who garnered attention was Nie Li, who had a bet with Instructor Shen Xiu. However, most people didn't believe Nie Li could reach the Bronze 1-star Realm in such a short time.

If the Bronze 1-star Realm were truly that easy to reach, then so many people wouldn't be forever stuck outside the doors of becoming Martial Artists and Demon Spirit Masters!

The Power Testing Stone was a massive rock, emitting a metallic luster all over. When Martial Artists struck it with their fists, the stone would develop a certain indentation, which was used to gauge the Martial Artist's strength.

"Boom!" Shen Yue punched the Power Testing Stone, and a faint indentation immediately appeared.

Several instructors responsible for guiding the tests walked over.

"Bronze 1-star, test result one hundred twenty!"

This meant Shen Yue's punch had a force of around one hundred and twenty.

The students in the beginner Martial Artist apprentice class gasped in surprise. They hadn't expected Shen Yue's physical body to have reached such a level of strength, already appearing to be at the Bronze Martial Artist realm. Generally, students who primarily cultivated Spirit Energy saw their physical bodies strengthen relatively quickly at the beginning, slowing down only after reaching the Silver Rank. Even so, Shen Yue's physical cultivation speed was considerably fast compared to students of the same period, reaching Bronze 1-star so quickly.

Each person had three testing opportunities. Shen Yue didn't seem satisfied with this result. He repositioned himself, gathered his strength, and threw a powerful punch.

Shen Yue struck the Power Testing Stone again.

"Bronze 1-star, test result one hundred thirty!"

"Bronze 1-star, test result one hundred thirty-five!"

Seeing the results, Shen Yue showed a satisfied expression and proceeded to test his Spirit Energy. Soon, Shen Yue's Spirit Energy test result was also revealed: one hundred and fifteen. Under normal circumstances, individuals possessing both Martial Artist and Demon Spirit Master talents would generally choose to become Demon Spirit Masters, as Spirit Energy was paramount, while strength talent was merely an embellishment.

"Shen Yue's Spirit Energy has broken past one hundred, he's already a 1-star Demon Spirit Master!"

"Such fast cultivation speed, truly worthy of someone from the Sacred Family!"

"Amazing, he'll definitely get into the beginner Demon Spirit Master class!"

"If a 1-star Demon Spirit Master doesn't qualify, then who does?"

Hearing these discussions, Shen Yue's lips curled slightly, and he looked triumphantly at Nie Li and the others.

On the distant spectator stands, several high-ranking academy officials smiled with satisfaction. It was quite uncommon for the beginner Martial Artist apprentice class to produce a Demon Spirit Master!

Shen Yue stood with his arms crossed in the distance, surrounded by a group of followers. His arrogant gaze swept over the other students in the beginner Martial Artist apprentice class.

"Who's next to test?" the guiding instructor asked the crowd.

"Let me!" Lu Piao stepped forward and walked towards the Power Testing Stone.

The students began to discuss.

"It's Lu Piao!"

"Lu Piao hasn't been to class in a while!"

"I heard he's been hanging around with Nie Li!"

"Lu Piao probably hasn't broken through to Bronze 1-star, right? And he has no Demon Spirit Master talent at all!"

Hearing the students' murmurs, Lu Piao turned and exchanged smiles with Nie Li, Du Ze, and the others. These people underestimated them so much, but they were gravely mistaken! Having cultivated the techniques Nie Li gave him, Lu Piao's cultivation had far surpassed that of his peers.

Looking at Shen Yue and his group standing in the distance, Lu Piao wore a disdainful smile and raised an eyebrow.

"This kid is too arrogant! We'll teach him a lesson sooner or later!" said a few of Shen Yue's followers.

Shen Yue's eyes narrowed slightly, a cold glint appearing. Even Nie Li's followers dared to provoke him now? They truly didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Lu Piao stood before the Power Testing Stone and casually threw a punch with his right hand.

"Such a light punch, how much power can it have?" a few nearby students scoffed.

A dull thud echoed throughout the hall, and the entire Power Testing Stone trembled.

"What's going on?"

"What a loud noise!"

The instructor responsible for testing also froze for a moment and walked over to Lu Piao. He looked at the Power Testing Stone, remained silent for a moment, and said, "Test result, Bronze 2-star, two hundred and sixty-five!"

The onlookers erupted in an uproar.

"How is this possible?"

"The test result must be wrong!"

After all, Lu Piao had only thrown a seemingly light punch, yet it possessed such immense power, reaching the Bronze 2-star realm, not far from Bronze 3-star. Lu Piao smiled faintly. His cultivation hadn't stopped during this period. With the powerful techniques Nie Li had taught him, consuming large amounts of elixirs daily, and bathing in Purple Mist Grass, it was hard for his cultivation not to be strong.

After a long while, the crowd finally came to their senses, looking at each other in disbelief. Possessing such strong strength talent at the age of thirteen was considered an extraordinary genius within the entire Sacred Spirit Academy. The high-ranking officials of Sacred Spirit Academy would surely invest heavily in nurturing him.

"Excellent, excellent. I didn't expect such a genius in the beginner Martial Artist class. This year's students are quite good!" said one of the academy officials, stroking his beard with a smile.

"The students' results shouldn't be too bad this year, because the Alchemist Association came up with those elixirs!" another official said softly. Indeed, the few elixirs produced by the Alchemist Association were very effective, significantly raising the average skill level of the students.

To cultivate the younger generation, various families were quite willing to spend a large sum of money.

Lu Piao glanced provocatively at Shen Yue in the distance. Shen Yue's face darkened; Lu Piao's actions were blatant contempt! However, considering Lu Piao's strength, Shen Yue felt utterly dejected. Why had Lu Piao's strength improved to such an astonishing degree in such a short time? Had Lu Piao taken a lot of medicine during this period?

Instructor Shen Xiu in the distance also looked exceptionally displeased. Although Lu Piao was a student in her class, he had always been associated with Nie Li, which made her dislike Lu Piao as well. She was very aware of Lu Piao's original performance, but why had it suddenly improved to such an astonishing level? Doesn't that mean Nie Li also...? Shen Xiu's gaze fell somberly on Nie Li, who was chatting happily with two beautiful women in the distance.

Second test.

Lu Piao steadied himself and delivered a powerful punch towards the Power Testing Stone.

"Bang!" A dull thud echoed as a deep fist mark appeared on the Power Testing Stone.

"Bronze 3-star, Power Test result: three hundred and twenty-five," the supervising instructor stated with a slight surprise, his voice stern. Lu Piao's displayed Martial Artist talent was truly astonishing, an absolute genius worth nurturing!

The students waiting for their turn gasped.

"Damn, is this even fair?"

"This is inhumane!"

At thirteen years old, their own strength reaching eighty was considered quite good. But Lu Piao had surpassed three hundred, reaching the Bronze 3-star realm. It was a blatant crushing of their confidence, utterly unbearable!

Ignoring the shocked gazes, Lu Piao shook his head, looking displeased. He planted his feet firmly and once again slammed his fist into the Power Testing Stone.

"Bronze 3-star, Power Test result: three hundred and seventy!" the supervising instructor said, taking a slight breath. His eyes lit up as he looked at Lu Piao. Back when he was Lu Piao's age, he had only just reached Bronze 1-star. It was estimated that Lu Piao was definitely destined for the genius class at Sacred Spirit Academy.

At most, only fifty people could enter the genius class at Sacred Spirit Academy. Those in the genius class received unique instruction, with one elite instructor assigned to every ten students. Furthermore, these genius class disciples held noble titles within the City of Brilliance and received special protection. Unless they committed unforgivable offenses, no one could touch them, as doing so would be provoking the laws of the City of Brilliance!

The City of Brilliance was constantly under threat from Demon Beasts, so the protection of geniuses was taken very seriously.

"If that brat Lu Piao hadn't slacked off on his training, he wouldn't have achieved such results!" Du Ze remarked with a wry smile.

The surrounding students, hearing Du Ze's words, were inwardly shocked. If he achieved this much without effort, what would he be capable of with hard work? Their gazes shifted to Du Ze and the others. Lu Piao's rapid increase in strength over the past few months, always being with Nie Li and Du Ze, made them wonder if Nie Li, Du Ze, and the others were also...

Next was Lu Piao's Spirit Energy test. Lu Piao cupped the Soul Crystal in his hands, channeling his Spirit Energy into it. Moments later, spots of light appeared within the Soul Crystal, growing in number and brightness.

"Bronze 3-star Demon Spirit Master, Spirit Energy: three hundred and sixty-seven!"

The Spirit Energy test only required one attempt.

Upon hearing this result, even the academy's high-ranking officials were moved. Demon Spirit Masters were far more precious than Martial Artists. A Bronze 3-star Demon Spirit Master at thirteen years old was truly remarkable! This was undoubtedly a monumental event!

"This child is absolutely a genius. Arrange for him to be admitted into the genius class!" The academy's high-ranking officials reached an unprecedented consensus. Lu Piao's name quickly caught their attention, and some of them were eager to take Lu Piao on as their disciple.

Lu Piao's talent was undeniable. As high-ranking officials of the academy, they needed exceptionally talented disciples to support them and gain higher status. It was estimated that several high-ranking officials would be vying for Lu Piao as their disciple!

After the test, Lu Piao stepped aside and smiled at Nie Li, Du Ze, and the others, looking very excited.

Once I get home after this test, I definitely won't get scolded by the old man! Lu Piao thought smugly. Seeing my results, his jaw will probably drop.

"Who's next?" the instructor in charge looked eagerly at the students in the beginner Martial Artist class. The tests in the previous classes had yielded no standout geniuses. Unexpectedly, the most underestimated beginner Martial Artist class had produced such an astonishing talent, making him particularly anticipate the tests for this class.

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