Swallowed Star: Beginning with a Pair of Double Pupils
Chapter 7

Entering the Small Town

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Inside the military district.

Ten military officers were reading out the names of the various Quasi-Martial Artists; those whose names were called could step forward to collect their subsequent combat uniforms and other equipment.

"Fang Yi."

Hearing his own name, Fang Yi followed the sound and walked toward the stage.

It was only then that the other Quasi-Martial Artists and the officers noticed that this candidate walking onto the stage was wearing a blindfold the entire time, yet he walked as if on level ground.

This was truly jaw-dropping.

The officer in charge of distributing equipment saw Fang Yi and asked with surprise, "This candidate, the Combat Assessment is no child's play, you..."

"No need to worry, my eyes are healthy; this is merely to train my physical sensory abilities."

Fang Yi explained briefly and took his equipment.

The officer and those around him understood after hearing this.

After all, the Combat Assessment was not a game of house; while the mortality rate was low, the rate of disability could not be ignored.

"That's good. Also, your combat uniform, combat boots, and communication watch are all prepared. But why did you only ask for one Blood Shadow Knife? This blade is more of a secondary weapon, not a common mainstream weapon for killing."

The officer distributing the equipment asked, puzzled.

"I am not skilled with weapons and am better at fist techniques; a knife is enough for cutting things."

Fang Yi did not say much more. The combat uniform he had requested had special modifications for his fists, and he then headed to another area to prepare.

After putting on his gear and chatting with the others from the Limit Dojo, Wu Tong brought people over to pick them up. On the way, Fang Yi also met Zhuge Tao, one of the four giants of the Limit Dojo.

"You are Fang Yi?" Zhuge Tao looked at the black-cloth-wrapped Fang Yi with sharp, spirited eyes.

"Yes."

"I have heard about you from Old Wu. In the Quasi-Martial Artist assessment, a fist force of nearly 2000kg is enough to prove your talent. I am a person who cherishes talent; once you become a Martial Artist, feel free to come to me if you have any matters. And Luo Feng, both of you have impressive results, so don't be reserved in the future."

Zhuge Tao looked at the two with a smile, and Luo Feng nodded earnestly.

"There is even more to come later that will surprise you." Wu Tong looked at Zhuge Tao with a smile.

"Oh?" The latter looked at Wu Tong with a strange expression.

Among the group, only Wu Tong knew Fang Yi's true strength.

He had not spread the word about Fang Yi's terrifying, true talent, choosing instead to keep it hidden until the boy officially became a Martial Artist.

Soon, the group stood on the outskirts of the town.

Inside the town, it was already swarming with a large number of weak H-Class Monsters.

"Everyone, this Combat Assessment follows the same rules as in the past... the more monsters you kill, the more points you earn... remember, Quasi-Martial Artists are forbidden from killing each other... among you 1681 Quasi-Martial Artists..."

Following the conclusion of the speech and instructions.

All 1600-plus Quasi-Martial Artists surged into the Monster Town!

The Martial Artist assessment had officially begun!

Entering the town.

Fang Yi did not accept the invitation from Luo Feng's group and traveled through it alone.

In an abandoned building.

Fang Yi had just entered when he heard the sound of a beast rushing at high speed: "Swish—!"

Listening to the sound, he looked through the cloth with his Double Pupil Eyes.

He saw two Tiger Mastiff dogs. At this moment, their eyes were flashing with terrifying cold light, and they were baring their fierce fangs and teeth. They poked their heads out from a corner and stared fixedly at him.

"Tiger Mastiff... a species among canine monsters with extremely strong speed and power."

Fang Yi tilted his head slightly, not using his pupil power to observe them directly.

Instead, he judged their species based on their low growls, the sound of their sharp claws hitting the ground while running, and their heavy frames.

A Shadow Cat would run with more agility and would not have such a heavy, thudding sensation.

As for an Iron-Haired Boar.

He wouldn't even need to use his eyes to identify one; he could tell just by listening.

The two Tiger Mastiff dogs slowly revealed their bodies, their eyes locked onto this strange species—Fang Yi. After a series of low growls, they dug their claws into the ground and charged like cannonballs!

The speed was immense.

The first reaction of an ordinary Quasi-Martial Artist would be to create distance before launching a counterattack.

But Fang Yi exploded into motion!

The moment the two Tiger Mastiff dogs began their charge, he had already made his move!

He arrived in front of the two beasts with even greater speed. The pupils of the two beasts dilated instantly, revealing looks of shock. The next second, a "bang" was heard, followed by the sound of bones and flesh shattering!

Fang Yi shattered the skull of a Tiger Mastiff with a single punch, leaving behind a deep and terrifying fist mark.

The other Tiger Mastiff took this opportunity to circle behind Fang Yi and swipe at him with its claws; its towering frame reared up, exerting an overwhelming sense of pressure.

However, in the next instant.

Fang Yi spun around and delivered a whip punch, slamming it heavily against the edge of the beast's wide-open maw.

In an instant, he tore its jaw wide open!

The massive tiger teeth, dripping with foul-smelling saliva, were knocked flying out the window and plummeted onto the street below.

The Tiger Mastiff yelped in pain, howling out of pure instinct.

But before it could react, Fang Yi grabbed its upper jaw and slammed it into the ground with a powerful rotation, producing a dull, heavy thud.

In the beast's eyes, filled with confusion and terror.

Fang Yi delivered a fierce kick, stomping directly onto the Tiger Mastiff's throat!

With a crushed windpipe, the Tiger Mastiff died on the spot.

This battle, from the moment they met to the final struggle, had lasted less than 10 seconds.

This was Fang Yi's first time taking a life.

Yet, there was not a hint of nervousness on his face; many Quasi-Martial Artists would feel fear and trepidation the first time they saw a monster.

Even after killing one, they would need time to adjust their mindset.

Because Fang Yi was a transmigrator who had lived two lives, his mental state far surpassed those of his peers, and even those several years his senior.

"So this is what it feels like to challenge a monster?"

"It feels... not bad."

After Fang Yi whispered this to himself.

He shook the blood off his combat gloves, took out a small knife to cut off the ears of the two Tiger Mastiffs, and placed them into his backpack.

During the course of the battle.

The fists of his combat suit had not suffered the slightest wear and tear.

Looking closely, one could see a faint blue-purple light within the gloves of Fang Yi's combat suit; this light reinforced the suit, making it tougher and resistant to damage.

"The Divine Light of Double Pupils is truly useful; it can even be imbued into the combat suit to provide extra protection."

After Fang Yi became a Quasi-Martial Artist.

He had practiced tirelessly day and night, absorbing cosmic energy. Finally, one week before the Combat Assessment began, his progress with the Double Pupil Eyes reached 1%, and he had unlocked a highly unique ability called "Creation" on top of his basic "Illusion Technique."

The Divine Light of Creation from Double Pupils covers the body, manifesting as the Spirit Transformation Armor, as sturdy as a mountain.

The Double Pupil Eyes.

As one of the supreme treasures from Perfect World, they contain infinite power.

The Illusion Technique is merely the most basic ability.

As he continues to awaken, cultivate, and tap into their potential, Fang Yi can now feel that he can spread the power of the Double Pupils throughout his body.

He can create an incredibly powerful suit of armor to protect himself.

However, because the Double Pupil Eyes are not yet complete.

His "Creation" is not yet refined and his foundation is unstable, so the range of the Spirit Transformation Armor is limited, which is why Fang Yi prioritized coating his fists.

"Once I have better armor in the future, combined with the Divine Light Armor of Double Pupils, my defense will not be inferior to any martial artist of the same rank!"

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