Chapter 400

The only three ninth-stage peak experts publicly recognized in the Great Xia Nation are Li Guang of the Li family, one of them.

As Li Hao is the direct bloodline heir of the Li family, it goes without saying how powerful his background is.

"That Li family?" Xia Lan and the others also wore expressions of shock.

As students of the Heavenly Talent Training Camp, they were seen by outsiders as young experts, chosen ones of heaven!

Yet before such a family, they were like ants.

Even Su Qingli, the current director of Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym, is inferior to the Li family by a notch.

"That Li family."

Lin Hui's expression was filled with awe: "Speaking of it, our teacher Ling Shuang is quite formidable.

Li Hao launched his courtship five years ago, and without exception, every attempt was rejected.

He even fled all the way to Mo Da—something a normal woman would never do.

Just the Li family's background alone would make refusal impossible."

Compared to Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym, Mo Du Institute of Supernatural Abilities, with its official backing, carries greater prestige.

That's also why Li Hao dared not follow her to Mo Da.

"But this Li family's young master, Li Hao, has truly mediocre talent—he possesses only a B-rank supernatural ability.

Though he is roughly the same age as Teacher Ling, and has also reached the eighth-stage Master Zongshi rank,

his entire cultivation base was artificially stacked through pills and rare treasures.

Compared to Teacher Ling, who possesses an S-rank supernatural ability and broke through to eighth-stage Middle Weida Master Zongshi through her own efforts, he is vastly inferior.

He only holds a slight advantage in family background."

Lin Hui added another remark.

Li Hao holds the position of commander within his family's military unit, making him a notable figure.

Yet his true combat power ranks among the lowest in the eighth-stage Master Zongshi tier.

"How come you know so much about Teacher Ling's past?" Xu Jingming said with a strange expression.

Mo Da's student forum forbids discussion of any instructor above deputy vice-chancellor level.

So, in his eyes, Ling Shuang had always been mysterious—he never expected she went to Mo Da for this reason.

"Because Teacher Ling is incredibly charming."

Lin Hui gave a look every man understood:

"Among all the female instructors at Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym, Teacher Ling ranks second in beauty, right after Director Su."

When the news spread that Teacher Ling had returned to the Heavenly Talent Training Camp, it caused a major stir on the gym's internal forum.

Even some alumni who had long graduated and taken up posts at branch locations clamored to re-enroll.

"There's actually a ranking?"

Xu Jingming was stunned: "Aren't you terrified they'll find out and glare you to death?"

Saying this, he instinctively moved farther away from Lin Hui, fearing blood might splatter on him.

"Keep it low-key—this ranking was made by the older students.

I only saw it once; Director Su and the others probably don't even know.

By the way, there's another ranking of beautiful students in our training camp—if you're interested, I can send you a copy later."

Lin Hui cleared his throat and quickly changed the subject.

"Boring. Xiaoman, Xiaodan, let's go."

Hearing this, Xia Lan rolled her eyes and pulled Zhou Xiaoman and Yang Dan away together.

"You're bold—knowing Xia Lan and the others are right here, you still say that."

Xu Jingming gave him a thumbs-up.

"What does it matter? I'm not interested in Xia Lan, so I don't care what they think."

Lin Hui said indifferently.

Xia Lan is regarded as a goddess by many training camp students; to be fair, her looks and figure truly deserve the title.

But he just felt such a little girl lacked depth—he preferred the mature type like Teacher Ling.

"True."

Xu Jingming nodded with a smile.

As for what Lin Hui had just said, he didn't take it seriously.

That's Teacher Ling's personal life; as a student, he naturally wouldn't—and couldn't—interfere. He treated it as gossip.

"Brother Wang, Xu Jingming's progress is just too fast—I might not be able to beat him in the upcoming match..."

In the gym's cafeteria,

Wang Dong and the others gathered together, Chen Hai speaking with a solemn expression.

It's ridiculous.

Even S-rank alloy twenty centimeters thick was pierced through!

He's practically a monster!

This terrifying strength is utterly beyond his reach right now!

He even suspected whether Xu Jingming had truly shown his full power back in the gravity chamber.

Though raw strength doesn't equal combat power, it still reveals something significant.

"Don't rush."

Wang Dong waved his hand carelessly: "If you lose, I'll handle him afterward.

Besides, you're not guaranteed to lose."

Besides, didn't he say before the exam started? That he wouldn't strike back if you fought for one minute.

I don't believe you can't beat him.

"That's right!" Chen Hai's eyes lit up.

In fact, Xu Jingming probably just bluffed just now.

He wouldn't do that during the exam.

But clinging to this point could still annoy him a bit.

If Xu Jingming angrily accepted, then he'd surely win.

If he refused, he'd still leave a bad impression of boasting...

After the mid-session break, the first-year examination matches resumed.

The instructors' evaluations of the students on stage varied, but all were geniuses gathered from across the nation.

None of these students were so weak that they needed to be expelled from the training camp.

Two hours later, the defense phase ended, and five students, including Xu Jingming, held their positions until the end.

"The defense phase is over. Next is the free challenge phase."

The five students on the stage may issue challenges, provided they obtain the opponent's consent.

The challenger who succeeds may claim all the reward points of the defeated opponent!"

Liu Wei's clear voice echoed throughout the gymnasium; many spectators watched the arena below with anticipation.

The free challenges initiated among the strongest defenders were the main highlight of the examination.

Of course,

usually, two fourth-rank students and two fifth-rank students faced each other.

Higher-rank challengers to lower-rank opponents were almost always refused.

Lower-rank challengers to higher-rank opponents were never refused, but everyone was no fool.

I'm a full rank below you—why would I voluntarily challenge you?

But this examination was different.

This time, an extremely abnormal SS-rank psychic awakening had appeared!

Sure enough, as soon as Liu Wei finished speaking, Xu Jingming on Platform 3 shouted loudly:

"Teacher Liu, I challenge Chen Hai on Platform 5!"

The moment Xu Jingming spoke, many spectators' eyes lit up.

"He really issued the challenge!"

"Good, good, good! I want to see just how far Xu Jingming's limits extend!"

"A fifth-rank lower-tier dares challenge a sixth-rank—this Xu Jingming is rather arrogant."

"I wonder if he actually has the strength. If he gets humiliated later, it'll be fun."

In the indoor spectator seats, Li Hao, who had been ignored by Ling Shuang, narrowed his eyes and looked at the arena with a sly expression.

He was aligned with the deputy director and naturally had no faith in Su Qingli's student, nor did he wish to have any.

PS: Owing chapters—13 chapters owed now......