Chapter 118: 118. School Examination (Request Subscription)

118. Chapter 118: School Examination (Request Subscription)

“This kid’s got quite the temper…”

Among the clouds, several Blue Star University instructors were observing the arena, occasionally grading the students.

Nie Ying, seeing Fang Xing punch his opponent’s face into ruin, couldn’t help but smile: “He’s clearly been through plenty of life-or-death battles… That’s good. Our past students lacked this kind of ferocity…”

“The principal is right…”

The instructors all chimed in: “Fang Xing, though born a bio-engineered human, has fully mastered the Dragon-Elephant Art, and his Golden Vajra Prajna Power is also quite refined… Combined with the Tiger-Taming Stance and Great Dragon Stance, every step he’s taken has been solid, his foundation utterly unshakable… When he condenses his Dragon-Tiger Golden Core, if he can attain enlightenment, he’ll harmonize yin and yang and cultivate the ‘Dragon-Elephant Vajra Invulnerability Divine Art’—with a real chance of reaching the Seventh Turn of the Golden Core…”

With Fang Xing’s current performance, some instructors already recognized his potential to break through to the Vajra Realm!

“Child prodigies often fade as adults!” Another instructor shook his head: “The path of martial cultivation is arduous—each step is like climbing to heaven. This student Fang will likely reach the Outer Scene Realm without much trouble during university, but the leap to Golden Core has stumped countless geniuses. To achieve a top-tier Golden Core, even more resources are essential… Compared to Fang Xing, I have greater faith in Gu Jian Tong. This young man is truly gifted, possesses the top-tier ‘Light Transformation’ ability, and has ample background and support—his future is boundless…”

“Hmm. Among this year’s martial candidates, these two are the strongest. Let’s watch their final match first, then move to other arenas…”

Nie Ying slowly nodded.

…

Fang Xing shaped his hand into a blade, moving like a ghost or god, as a brilliant blade of light surged skyward.

Opposite him, a student wielding a long spear spat blood from nose and mouth, relentlessly cut off the arena by wave after wave of unbroken blade light.

Even as white bone showed through his fingers and he was already unconscious, his body remained upright, standing like a spear.

“Such willpower is truly impressive!”

Even Fang Xing couldn’t help but give a silent nod of approval.

Every opponent he faced in the school exam was a child of destiny, possibly even top-tier in the entire star system!

Though he appeared to dispatch them in mere strikes, it still cost him some effort.

“Won so many times—surely I’m guaranteed a spot now?”

As he pondered, a new opponent appeared before him: Gu Jian Tong, whose eyebrows burned like golden flames.

“Huh? Finally, it’s your turn!”

Gu Jian Tong, seeing Fang Xing, broke into a delighted grin: “Hahahaha… I can’t call my victory complete unless I knock you down. Come on—I’m going to crush you, step by step, to reach the pinnacle!”

‘You think you’re Zhao Gao?’

Fang Xing rolled his eyes and moved.

He was fast. Gu Jian Tong was faster.

In an instant, the two met at the center of the arena, countless fists and palm strikes colliding.

BOOM!

The hardened arena floor looked as if plowed, utterly ravaged.

WHOOSH!

Gu Jian Tong flicked his finger, and a beam of light shot out—so swift, so venomous, there was no time to react.

PLOP!

Fang Xing raised his arm to block it, feeling a slight sting.

The beam carried intense heat, melting through his layered Dragon-Scale Elephant Armor, leaving a white mark on his arm.

“Hmm? You’ve broken my defense—that’s impressive.”

Fang Xing lowered his arm and chuckled.

“I’ve never met anyone better at pretending than you.”

Gu Jian Tong roared, and light spilled from his eyes, his mouth…: “Enough with the trivial tests.”

A pale, blazing sun phantom appeared, engulfing the entire arena!

"A prototype of the Light Domain?"

Feeling light flooding into his body from all directions, Fang Xing softly cried out, and wind and clouds gathered.

Clouds follow the dragon; winds follow the tiger!

—A prototype of the Dragon-Tiger Domain!

Though the dragon and tiger could not yet perfectly coordinate, it still revealed his astonishing mastery of these two artistic principles.

ROAR! ROAR!

Amidst the dragon’s cry and tiger’s howl, two spectral forms emerged, as if ready to tear apart the pure white sun.

The two prototype domains clashed, continuously unraveling each other.

At the heart of the light, Fang Xing’s body seemed clad in a golden-threaded jade robe, continuously engaging Gu Jian Tong.

Gu Jian Tong moved with extreme speed, occasionally striking with light-based ambushes, leaving many white marks on Fang Xing’s body.

“Got you…”

Suddenly, Fang Xing’s lips curled into a smile. His large hand shot out like a Dragon-Tiger Grasp, plunging into the light and seizing Gu Jian Tong’s shoulder: “My body is tough—I can take several light cannons without issue. But you? How many of my punches can you endure?”

His other arm clenched into a fist, golden light flashing in his eyes.

—Golden Vajra Prajna Power, double amplification!

BAM!

A figure flew backward at incredible speed—it was Gu Jian Tong!

He lay on the ground, struggling to roll over, staring at the drifting clouds above: “Damn it… If this were the outside world, I’d have won!”

His ‘Light Transformation’ ability was still undeveloped; he could only gain boosts under stellar light.

But here, in the virtual space, no one would simulate stellar light for him.

“Maybe…”

Fang Xing remained noncommittal.

Through this battle, he learned much.

At least, his strength wasn’t overwhelmingly superior to these peers!

Besides… if Gu Jian Tong was this strong, what of Gu Zhen?

“Alright. The top student in this year’s martial arts examination—Fang Xing! Next, the admission list: Fang Xing, Gu Jian Tong, Dilisi…” Wei Shentong’s figure appeared, ignoring the fallen Gu Jian Tong, and began announcing the accepted candidates in a slow tone.

…

DING!

The virtual pod opened. Fang Xing stepped out to find his comm device flooded with messages.

【Blue Star Federation Class-2 Citizen Fang Xing… Congratulations! You have been admitted to the Martial Arts Department of Blue Star University (10-year program)!】

【Your iris, blood qi, and other data have been registered in the ‘Omniscient Brain,’ unlocking most Blue Star University privileges…】

【You have received Blue Star household registration, Blue Star University map, and freshman handbook…】

“Ten years of university?”

Fang Xing murmured.

After passing Blue Star University, his status had leapt dramatically!

He even felt a little dazed.

“In just a little while, it’ll be my 19th birthday…”

“Finally, at adulthood, I’ve passed university—fulfilled one wish…”

At least, he no longer had to worry about being sent to the battlefield immediately.

As he sighed, he glanced around and saw many virtual pods still active—Zhong Yuxiu and the others had not finished their exams yet.

Moments later, students began emerging one by one, some ecstatic, others utterly despondent.

“So frustrating… I was so close to the end.”

Zhong Yuxiu stepped out of her pod, tears in her eyes: “No good… I need to prepare harder. If Blue Star University won’t take me, there’s Holy Armor University… If that fails too, I’ll have to take the War University exam.”

War University wasn’t a top-tier school, but ranked among the leading first-class institutions.

Most candidates who failed top-tier universities chose to apply to War University.

Soon after, Qi Lingzhen and Li Wei emerged as well.

They were lucky—both had been admitted to Blue Star University.

“Wah… Qi sister, I don’t want to be separated from you!”

Upon hearing the results, Zhong Yuxiu’s eyes turned red again.

“Try to get into Holy Armor University—we can still meet in virtual space.”

Qi Lingzhen quickly comforted her.

…

After Zhong Yuxiu and the other defeated candidates reluctantly departed, Nie Ying looked down at the students and smiled: “Welcome, everyone. Blue Star University opens on September 1st. Let me outline some benefits: First, you’ve all received Blue Star household registration and permanent residency rights. Second, renting outside Blue Star is expensive, so student dormitories are now open to you—each bedroom will be equipped with a ‘Holographic Virtual Pod’ with network access. We’re currently optimizing this system; perhaps in the future, you can use these pods to audit courses at Holy Armor University or Nine Sword University. Your instructors and advisors will be announced collectively at the start of term.”

“That’s all. Dismissed!”

Nie Ying turned and strode away immediately; the other instructors followed.

“That’s… it?”

The remaining candidates were stunned.

“Hmph… He’s a Martial Saint. He handles countless matters every minute. He came here to oversee the exam—that’s already a huge favor.”

Gu Jian Tong lifted his chin: “Don’t you check your comm device? The Omniscient Brain has already arranged everything!”

His arrogance instantly drew furious glares.

“What? Want to fight? One at a time. Bring witnesses and stakes. Let me tell you—I earned my title as Chief of Youlin Star with my fists, one victory at a time.”

Gu Jian Tong crossed his arms, towering over the crowd, showing not a trace of the beaten dog he’d been moments before.

…

Fang Xing ignored all that and walked out of the gymnasium.

Along the way, he occasionally spotted a few students from Blue Star University—mostly very young, yet their qi signatures were unfathomably deep.

“Truly an excellent place…”

He opened his electronic map and located the freshman dormitory zone.

Blue Star University was comparable to a major city; the freshman dormitory zone was a vast residential area beyond imagination.

Neat, uniform three-story villas were arranged in orderly dispersion, each occupying about an acre of land, with exquisitely elegant interiors.

“Each freshman is assigned one villa—complete privacy, even the Omniscient Brain cannot peer inside without authorization…”

“Of course—martial cultivators need ample space to train, and alchemists and mecha engineers require labs and private factories… By the later stages, this much space might still be insufficient.”

Fang Xing found his residence: a three-story villa with a red roof, featuring an open balcony, a swimming pool, and a training ground.

【Ding! Iris verification passed… Freshman Fang Xing, welcome to unlock your dormitory…】

He grasped the doorknob; instantly, a glow flashed in the peephole, emitting a mechanical voice.

Click!

The villa door swung open. Fang Xing wandered around briefly, then hurried Pobujidai ly to the bedroom.

In the master bedroom, there was indeed a “Holographic Simulation Pod”!