Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost

Chapter 754 - 754: Monthly Tests Depend on the Deskmate_1

Inside the South District Second Grade Academy in River City, Wang Linchi was queuing to participate in the monthly exam.The First Grade Academy is the Martial Arts University, while the Second Grade Academy is something akin to a high school.

The monthly exam was divided into two parts: the Qi and Blood Value and the Combat Test. However, the latter was more like playing house.

Wang Linchi's Qi and Blood Value wasn't bad, ranking 113th in the entire grade. This basically meant he had no chance of participating in the martial arts exams and would only be chosen for diversion.

Currently, the top ten students already had a Qi and Blood Value of 100. However, because the Cultivation Technique they were using to temper their Qi and Blood was not Bodybuilding Technique, they still hadn't formed an Air Vortex. Three months should have been more than enough time for them to do so, unless they were truly incapable.

The top hundred students mostly hovered around a score of 70 for their Qi and Blood Value, and it seemed quite difficult for many of them to become Martial Students.

Although it was said to be a selection of one in a hundred, the actual numbers fluctuated. Their entire grade had just over 1,000 students, placing them at the bottom among the four Second Grade Academies in River City. This area was more akin to a regular school district, hence the smaller student population. In contrast, the other three Second Grade Academies could have up to 10,000 Martial Students in a single grade, with a significantly higher success rate. This highlighted the disparity in resources.

Fortunately, the Qi and Blood Value in the monthly exam isn't the key; actual combat is, Wang Linchi muttered quietly to himself.

This involved certain support measures. The reason the reward offered this time was a Martial Art that assists cultivation, rather than a combat-type Martial Art, stemmed from a comprehensive consideration.

The main targets were the top hundred Martial Students. Due to limitations in their aptitude or resources, they were just slightly behind. A Martial Art that assists cultivation was precisely what they needed to improve.

Alternatively, it was to discover Martial Students who possessed combat talent but lacked cultivation talent, ensuring they wouldn't fall behind.

This wasn't the first time Martial Arts that assist cultivation had been offered as rewards. If students didn't want them, they could exchange them for equivalent resources, and so on.

There was a degree of humanization in this system. It was no wonder Martial Artists possessed such cohesion; having received such treatment from the beginning, a sense of belonging was naturally fostered.

As for those who weren't supported, they were relegated to the lower rungs. Without sufficient martial power, they carried little weight. However, corresponding benefits and policies were in place to appease them.

Wang Linchi's goal was to obtain this Martial Art that assisted cultivation. All he needed to do was rank among the top hundred in combat.

Previously, his rank had fluctuated around the 110th position, so suddenly breaking into the top hundred wouldn't be too abrupt, merely a little eye-catching.

Could I take first place? Yes, I could do that too. With the Mini Quantum Soul Computer's control over my body, I'm confident I can unlock its full potential. Forget Martial Students; I could defeat opponents of a much higher rank. But I'd likely perish in the aftermath. Why would I do something so reckless? I'm here to act as an inside agent for the Six Paths of Reincarnation and myself, not to genuinely become a devoted son of this high martial world.

"The draw's starting! Old Wang, are you confident this time?" Liu Liang, Wang Linchi's deskmate, asked nervously.

The combat test was primarily determined by drawing lots, but not directly. Instead, it involved drawing lots within designated brackets.

For example, students in the top ten for Qi and Blood Value would only draw amongst themselves. The top hundred, top two hundred, and so on, were similarly bracketed.

Otherwise, if the top-ranked student drew the lowest-ranked one, the disparity in Qi and Blood Value alone would make a fight pointless. What then would be the purpose of a combat test?

"No, I'm just aiming for a decent rank," Wang Linchi said slowly.

Liu Liang's Qi and Blood Value was similar to his, which was why they were deskmates.

Their relationship was average, akin to fair-weather friends or drinking buddies; they wouldn't help each other in times of trouble, nor would they share any windfalls.

Hearing Wang Linchi's words, Liu Liang breathed a sigh of relief. It was comforting to have someone in the same boat.

"Wang Linchi versus Liu Liang!" an instructor called out.

Liu Liang had barely exhaled his sigh of relief when their names were announced.

His face turned green. "They didn't draw lots at all! They just paired up deskmates directly!"

"Perhaps. It doesn't make much difference anyway," Wang Linchi replied, unconcerned, and followed Liu Liang onto the arena.

Liu Liang wasn't particularly reluctant either. For him, losing wasn't a big deal; he had essentially passed this monthly exam already.

The two took their stances. An instructor squinted and yelled, "Begin!"

Liu Liang charged forward, swinging wildly with his Frog-style Fist. Wang Linchi met him with a kick to the stomach. Liu Liang immediately doubled over like a large prawn, his face flushing red.

The instructor hurried over to check. He found only an ordinary superficial wound from the deft kick, but it had caused Liu Liang to lose his ability to fight. The instructor then declared Wang Linchi the winner and helped Liu Liang away to rest.

After about three minutes, Liu Liang finally recovered.

"I say, Old Wang, that was a harsh kick! I almost saw my great-grandmother!" Liu Liang's face was still somewhat flushed; he hadn't expected to lose the fight in a single kick.

"Cut the crap. There's no way my kick nearly sent you to see your great-grandmother," Wang Linchi retorted. Liu Liang really ran his mouth. Wang Linchi had clearly held back; otherwise, how could the other guy still be alive?

"Wang Linchi, versus..." another instructor on an arena called out a new match.

"We'll talk later. I'm going to give my opponent a kick, then we can continue," Wang Linchi said, standing up and heading towards the arena.

He delivered another swift kick to his opponent and quickly returned.

This repeated action drew the attention of many teachers observing him.

One victory might be Luck, but defeating a second opponent with a single kick indicated diligent effort.

"Another one-kick win! How did you train for that?"

"I've never seen you this strong before!" Liu Liang exclaimed, his eyes wide.

"Figured it out over the last couple of days," Wang Linchi replied vaguely.

The two chatted casually. During this time, Wang Linchi fought several more matches, finally stopping at the 96th rank.

Those present weren't particularly surprised. Although Wang Linchi's performance was impressive, he only seemed to know that one move. As long as an opponent was prepared, it could be countered.

However, Wang Linchi had done this intentionally, maintaining a low-key, inconspicuous profile that suited his persona.

"With that Martial Art to assist your cultivation, you might actually break through to Martial Student within three months..." Liu Liang said, somewhat enviously.

If Wang Linchi made it into the top hundred one or two more times in the next three months, because he would then possess a Martial Art that assisted cultivation, the reward would change to cultivation resources, and his progress could accelerate further.

"That's far from certain," Wang Linchi said. Of course, I wouldn't admit I plan to reach the Martial Student level before the next monthly exam, then advance to Samurai and get directly admitted to the Martial Arts University. Why bother with the martial arts exam when direct admission is an option? That would be so much better. Given my protagonist status, if I were to participate in the martial arts exam, something disastrous would inevitably occur. So, having foreseen this, I plan to skip this plotline entirely. The usual process is just showing off and the subsequent 'face-slapping' drama, and I have no interest in that. Besides, direct admission is far more promising than taking the exam. As for progressing so quickly, I already have an excuse prepared: a special constitution that coincidentally encountered a compatible Cultivation Technique, leading to a breakthrough. Such things have happened before. Some Martial Students who didn't get into a Martial Arts University, but possessed undiscovered special Cultivation Techniques they were suited for, would suddenly blossom after finding a matching Cultivation Technique and end up being specially recruited. While rare, given the vast population, one or two such cases emerge each year. Special constitutions can be detected, but the cost is prohibitive. Generally, only elite academies with excellent educational resources can afford it. At least, none of the academies in River City have such detection equipment. The probability of possessing a special constitution is extremely low; to date, the number of recorded special constitutions doesn't even exceed 10,000. Considering the Great Zhao Country has a population in the tens of billions, this is indeed a rarity. Investing heavily for such a slim possibility offers little benefit.

"Students who placed in the top 100 in the monthly exam, please come to the podium to receive your rewards according to your ranking."

"Students from the monthly exam..."

"Please proceed..."

The announcement echoed three times, and many students began to push forward.

"I'm going to get my reward. You can stay seated," Wang Linchi said, standing up and squeezing his way through the crowd.

He then smoothly found his place in line, fourth from the end.

No oblivious fool jumped out to question his eligibility or accuse him of cheating by using banned substances.

Wang Linchi's rank had always fluctuated around this level. He hadn't suddenly leaped from the bottom to the top 100; it was considered a normal fluctuation.

This kind of thing was quite common. One couldn't expect only oneself to improve while forbidding others from doing the same. If there truly were such narrow-minded individuals, they would have likely been targeted long ago.

Most Martial Students were ordinary students, generally straightforward in their thinking; individuals with deep or scheming minds were rare.