Three Rules

Of course, Su Yuan and the others could not sense the changes in Zhang Yan and Zheng Si.

Only the teachers knew the benefits involved.

Nearby, the teachers of Fourth Class and Fifth Class watched Zhang Yan and Zheng Si with envy.

What Jiang Huaisheng had given them was no ordinary Recovery Supplement.

This kind of supplement was greatly beneficial to Third-Realm Martial Artists. While healing injuries, it could also slightly increase Blood Qi.

Its value spoke for itself.

"Thank you, Teacher Jiang."

In just a few seconds, Zhang Yan and Zheng Si were back on their feet, brimming with energy. The students beside them were left dumbfounded.

The two teachers' injuries had already fully recovered?

Su Yuan watched everything unfold, deeply shaken.

The all-out strike Zhang Yan and Zheng Si had just unleashed had been blocked so effortlessly by Jiang Huaisheng.

The ease with which he had done so was beyond imagination.

What exactly was that pale blue barrier?

The gap between a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist and a Third-Realm Martial Artist was simply too enormous.

Su Yuan was not the only one thinking this. Many students who had never seen a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist fight shared the same thought.

In an instant, everyone's yearning for the Fourth Realm reached its peak.

Countless burning gazes turned toward Jiang Huaisheng. With one move, he had ignited the fighting spirit in most of their hearts.

As long as they entered the Joint Key Class and ranked among the top five, they would receive martial arts resources from the Qianshan District Martial Arts Education Bureau.

At that point, the path to becoming a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist would be wide open.

Jiang Huaisheng looked upon the scene with satisfaction. This was precisely the effect he wanted.

As martial artists, they had to possess an indomitable spirit.

"I trust you now understand the strength of a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist."

"As an aside, when I faced those two teachers just now, I only used twenty percent of my strength."

The moment Jiang Huaisheng finished speaking, a wave of uproar erupted.

The students' emotions surged even more wildly than before.

It was hard to imagine that Teacher Jiang, so old and wiry in appearance, could unleash such terrifying power.

"Ten of you will enter the Joint Key Class. I hope at least two of the top five spots will go to you."

"Next, I will announce the rules for competing for the Joint Key Class slots."

"First, anyone with a Blood Qi Value below 75 will be eliminated."

As soon as those words fell, most people's faces turned pale in disbelief.

The very first rule screened out eighty percent of those present.

Then again, if more than two hundred people fought one another one by one, how much time would this competition waste?

The Joint Key Class selected only the best of the best. They did not have so much time to spend on students with low Blood Qi Values.

Among the Third Class students, Guo Peng smiled helplessly.

His current Blood Qi Value was 71.3. The gap was not large, yet it was an insurmountable chasm for him.

"Second, anyone whose punch strength is below 260 kilograms will be eliminated."

"Third, anyone with a Blood Qi Value of 75 who has consumed more than two hundred Blood Qi Supplements will be eliminated."

As the three rules were announced, many students looked miserable. However, constrained by Jiang Huaisheng's authority, they could only bury their unwillingness in their hearts.

"Those who do not meet all three requirements, move to the left."

After speaking, Jiang Huaisheng swept his gaze across the students and waited quietly.

Right under his nose, no one dared violate the rules.

Immediately, the students who failed to meet the requirements flowed toward the left like a tide.

Su Yuan stood firmly in place. Guo Peng glanced at him, gave him an encouraging look, and then left.

Before long, the once densely packed crowd had dwindled to just over thirty people.

"Not bad. Thirty-two remain."

"Twelve from First Class, eight from Second Class, six from Third Class, four from Fourth Class, and two from Fifth Class."

Jiang Huaisheng's gaze passed over the remaining students as he spoke with an unreadable expression.

With three sentences, he had eliminated two hundred and thirty people.

The four martial arts teachers nearby exchanged looks. As expected of First Class. Under such harsh selection requirements, they still had twelve students left.

Lu Ming, Fifth Class's martial arts teacher, looked embarrassed. Only two students from Fifth Class met the requirements, making the situation rather awkward.

"The remaining thirty will draw lots at random and be divided into pairs to fight."

Thirty people?

Hadn't there been thirty-two?

"Fang Yan and Leng Xin have already surpassed a Blood Qi Value of 100, but they have not yet received Martial Arts Association certification."

"With their strength, there is no need for them to compete for slots. Does anyone have any objections?"

Although Jiang Huaisheng's tone was calm, everyone could hear the pride in his voice.

After all, Fang Yan and Leng Xin were First Class's most gifted talents.

"No objections. Please continue, Teacher Jiang."

When no one responded, Zheng Si hurriedly spoke up.

Su Yuan immediately felt a deep sense of regret.

He had thought he would get to see Fang Yan and Leng Xin demonstrate their strength. What a pity.

"Tell me all your names, and I'll draw the lots."

Zheng Si stepped forward and addressed the thirty students.

There was no need for Jiang Huaisheng to handle such a trivial matter.

Two minutes later, Zheng Si stuffed thirty paper balls into a bottle, covered its mouth, and gave it a gentle shake. Two paper balls fell out.

"Yan Jiang, Sun Miao."

"You two are first."

Among the Third Class students, Sun Miao froze.

He ranked sixth in Third Class in Blood Qi Value. Was it already his turn to fight?

Yan Jiang was second among Fifth Class's students in Blood Qi Value, and he too looked completely bewildered.

Soon, the surrounding students made a large open space for them. Sun Miao and Yan Jiang quickly stepped forward and stood in the middle.

"Begin."

At Zheng Si's command, Sun Miao and Yan Jiang erupted into battle.

Their Blood Qi Values were close, and for a time neither could gain the upper hand.

Suddenly, while Yan Jiang was distracted for a moment, Sun Miao swept his legs out from under him. He then threw a fierce punch and held it against Yan Jiang's head.

"Sun Miao wins."

Acting as the referee, Zheng Si calmly announced the result when the fight ended.

Sun Miao took a deep breath. Did winning mean he was already in the top fifteen?

No, the top seventeen. There were still Fang Yan and Leng Xin, the two outsiders.

Next, Zheng Si repeated the process and called out loudly.

"Li Xingyu, Zhang Hengqi."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yan could not help thinking that Zhang Hengqi had terrible luck. Why did he have to run into Li Xingyu?

When Zhang Hengqi heard that his opponent was Li Xingyu, his body immediately stiffened.

His feelings were a tangled mess, impossible to describe in words.

Forget it. Rather than being nervous and anxious, I should just accept reality.

Zhang Hengqi also understood that his strength was still somewhat short of earning a Joint Key Class slot.

Li Xingyu's expression was also somewhat unnatural. Why did he have to face Zhang Hengqi, a fellow Third Class student, in the very first round?

Still, the two of them had to fight sooner or later.

Li Xingyu and Zhang Hengqi stood facing each other in the center, and the battle began at once.

Five minutes later, the result was decided.

Zhang Hengqi lost cleanly and decisively.

"Sorry, Zhang Hengqi."

Li Xingyu supported Zhang Hengqi as they slowly returned to their original spot.

"It's fine. You're stronger than me, so your victory is only natural. I can only blame my bad luck."

Zhang Hengqi had come to terms with it and looked unconcerned.

Beside them, Liu Simeng lightly clenched her fists. Zhang Hengqi's elimination made her feel terribly upset as well.

There was no helping it. Reality was this cruel.

"Su Yuan, Zhuang Hanyin."

Su Yuan's name was suddenly called by Zheng Si. Zhang Yan and everyone from Third Class turned to look at Su Yuan.

Over in Second Class, Cheng Chi and Qin Ming were thrilled.

Because Zhuang Hanyin was Second Class's strongest student after Lin Jie.