Martial Arts Bureau

But the result of the other party's Blood Qi Test had still far exceeded his expectations.

"Yan Ge! You're incredible!"

Zhou Yuan nearly jumped up, lowering his voice excitedly. "72 Cal Blood Qi!"

"On this point alone, you can definitely rank in the top ten of the class!

"And with your Spear Technique reaching First Stage High Rank... once the overall rankings come out, Yan Ge, you'll definitely have the strength to place in the class's top ten!"

As his friend, he knew just how difficult Qin Yan's family circumstances were, and he understood even more clearly how determined Qin Yan was to get into a Martial University and change his fate.

Seeing his friend make such enormous progress, he was genuinely happy for Qin Yan.

Beside them, Lin Yang was dumbfounded.

He knew Qin Yan trained like his life depended on it, and that his Stance Training had reached the Third Layer, so his Blood Qi was bound to improve considerably.

But this degree of improvement had still far exceeded his imagination.

"Qin Yan, this... you really..." For a moment, he did not know what to say.

Qin Yan merely smiled. "I just got lucky. Lately, cultivation has felt a little smoother."

But inwardly, he thought, As long as the Panel says I work hard, there will be rewards.

Soon, every student in Ordinary Class 1 had completed the Blood Qi Test.

Gu Feng assembled the group and led them to the next examination site—the Martial Arts Skill Testing Area.

Meanwhile, Principal Wu Ming on the viewing platform was somewhat uneasy and did not dare speak rashly.

Director Wan Xueping's expression remained gloomy. Although two promising students with 82 Cal Blood Qi had appeared this year, making the results better than in previous years, they apparently still had not met Director Wan's expectations.

The students are clearly already outstanding. Why does he still look like that?

Wu Ming could not understand it.

"Once the Martial Arts Skill Test results are out, organize everyone's records immediately, especially the detailed data for the high-scoring students, and send them to me."

Wan Xueping spoke in a low voice, with a trace of unwillingness in his tone. He wanted to see whether the Martial Arts Skill Test might bring some surprise.

"Yes, Director Wan. I'll deliver them to you right away!"

Principal Wu Ming agreed respectfully.

Wan Xueping nodded without saying anything else, then turned and left the athletic field.

He planned to visit several other high schools in the city, though he knew full well that the chance of a miracle appearing was infinitesimal.

On the other side, Gu Feng led the students out through the school gates.

Seeing the confusion on their faces, he explained, "For this Monthly Exam, the school is striving to fully simulate the Gaokao environment, so the Martial Arts Skill Test will not be conducted on campus.

"We'll be using specialized venues and equipment built to the same standards as the Gaokao, ensuring the accuracy and authority of the results."

Qin Yan understood at once.

In past tests, whether for Blood Qi or Martial Arts Skill, the school's instruments and teachers had handled most assessments, so slight discrepancies were unavoidable.

Conducting such a highly realistic test before the Gaokao was indeed very necessary.

After walking for roughly ten minutes, the group arrived before an imposing silver gray building.

Its architectural style was stark and modern. An eye-catching badge and a plaque reading "Linhai City Martial Arts Administration" hung above the entrance, exuding solemnity and authority.

"They're actually testing us here!" Lin Yang could not help exclaiming, surprise written across his face.

"What kind of institution is this, Lin Yang?" Qin Yan asked curiously.

Zhou Yuan beside him also looked over questioningly.

Neither of them knew much about the Martial Arts Bureau.

"I heard the Qi-Blood Detection Pods on the athletic field were professional equipment supplied by the Martial Arts Bureau," Lin Yang explained in a lowered voice.

"Think about it—could an institution capable of providing Gaokao-standard equipment possibly have a simple background?"

"Besides, Coach Gu once mentioned by accident that the Martial Arts Bureau holds an extremely detached status. He even specifically told me not to spread it around. It's enough that you know this. Don't go telling everyone."

Gu Feng, walking ahead, twitched slightly at the corner of his mouth and clenched his fists.

He was a genuine Martial Artist, with keen eyes and ears. He had heard every word of Lin Yang's whisper.

He silently made a note against Lin Yang in his heart. This brat. I'll deal with you later.

At that moment, a stern-looking staff member in a dark blue uniform emerged from inside.

Gu Feng immediately stepped forward, produced his teacher identification and the school's official letter, and spoke quietly with the person for a few moments.

After verifying that everything was in order, the staff member nodded and gestured for the group to enter.

"Students, once you're inside, follow the staff's directions in everything. You are absolutely not allowed to run around on your own!"

"After the test is complete, gather back here at the entrance. Understood?"

"Understood!"

The students answered in unison, following the staff member into the mysterious building with curiosity and nervousness.

The interior hall was spacious and bright, yet the atmosphere was exceptionally quiet and solemn.

Soon, several staff members came over, divided the group into smaller teams, and led them to different testing areas.

Qin Yan was separated from Zhou Yuan and Lin Yang. He was taken to a quiet waiting hall, where he waited alongside several classmates.

The students were called in one after another and entered the testing rooms.

The hall was very quiet. Only the occasional call of a number and slightly tense breathing could be heard.

Soon, it was Qin Yan's turn.

He rose in response and followed a staff member down a corridor into a separate small room.

"Name."

"Qin Yan."

"Blood Qi."

"72 Cal."

The staff member entered Qin Yan's information.

"Number 110. This is your Information Card."

"After entering the room, insert the Information Card into the Puppet, take up a weapon, and engage it in battle."

The staff member handed him a silver card and gave the instructions.

Qin Yan accepted it and thanked him.

He then headed toward the room behind him.

The room was not large, and its walls were made of special soundproofing material.

On one side stood a weapon rack, fully stocked with common weapons such as sabers, Spears, swords, and staffs.

Qin Yan glanced over it and found no uncommon weapon like an Ancient Ruler. He could not help wondering how Xiao Huohuo from his class would be tested.

A humanoid Puppet stood silently at the center of the room.

It was made entirely of some kind of matte black metal and stood nearly two meters tall.

Its construction was precise, faint blue light flickering at its joints. It looked highly technological, yet it also carried a cold, oppressive aura.

So this is the testing Puppet.

He walked to the weapon rack and took down a standard-issue Spear, weighing it in his hand. It felt good.

He then walked up to the Puppet and inserted the silver Information Card into a card slot in its chest.

"Beep! Information being entered... Entry successful. Examinee Qin Yan, Blood Qi: 72 Cal. The test will begin shortly. Please retreat to the safe zone."

Qin Yan stepped back as instructed and assumed a spear stance.

With the Spear in hand, his mind immediately settled. His gaze sharpened as he locked onto the Puppet.