3: Strength test

The total score for the Martial Arts Assessment is 750.

Among them, strength and speed tests each account for 200 points, and Martial Skill accounts for 350 points.

The strength test is divided into two parts.

One is the explosive power test and the other is the continuous power output test, each accounting for 100 points.

The ten students whose names Ling Yun just called quickly walked into the small Martial Arts Room.

The rest of the students waited outside the door, where there were two large screens.

One displayed the rankings, while the other showed a live broadcast of the scene inside the small Martial Arts Room.

The students outside served as a form of supervision to prevent teachers from abusing their authority and privately altering test scores.

The ten students preparing for the test stood in a vertical line behind the yellow line.

At this moment, the floor in front suddenly opened to both sides, followed by the sound of mechanical gears turning.

A two-meter-tall sandbag, resembling a civet cat, slowly rose from the ground.

“This is the Civet Cat Sandbag used to test your explosive power, capable of withstanding up to ten thousand catties of strength.”

“The distance is ten meters. You are allowed to accelerate and sprint over this distance to maximize your punching power.”

After Ling Yun finished speaking simply, he waved his hand downwards.

“Begin!”

The first student whose name was called had already assumed a sprinting posture.

His right foot pressed slightly downwards, and he shot out like an arrow from a bowstring. With a “buzz,” his right fist hit the Civet Cat Sandbag squarely in the chest.

A mechanical sound of “drip” rang out.

[Chen Bo (Life Strength: Level 5.1), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 1030 catties, Score: 50 points.]

The screen outside instantly synchronized, displaying the examinee's relevant data.

“Drip.”

“Drip.”

[Zhao Xie (Life Strength: Level 4.9), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 980 catties, Score: 48 points.]

[Yang Wei (Life Strength: Level 5.2), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 1080 catties, Score: 52 points.]

Soon, the first group finished their test. The highest score was 58 points, achieved by someone named Zhang Jun.

As a Martial Arts teacher in the Hongzhi Class, Ling Yun knew that these ordinary class students would hardly give him any surprises.

Although he had a premonition that there wouldn't be any outstanding talents, these results still left him a little disappointed.

The highest score in this group didn't even reach the passing line!

One should know that in the Hongzhi Class's final exam last semester, even the last-place student scored 70 points... “Not a single one from the first group passed!” A student outside the door exclaimed, holding his head.

“Yeah, Zhang Jun is the vice class monitor, and he didn't even get 60 points,” a male student from (Class 2) said with a bitter smile.

It should be noted that Liangcheng No. 1 High School is the only key high school in the local area.

If ordinary class students went to other high schools, they would basically be considered top students, yet not a single one of the ten people in the first group passed!

At this moment, someone knowledgeable stepped forward to analyze.

“The assessment standards for the Gaokao's Martial Arts assessment have increased to a certain extent in recent years.”

“However, the admission score line has not decreased, which indicates that the resources allocated by the upper echelons are decreasing year by year.”

“They can only be provided to more outstanding individuals!”

“It's over, it's BBQed! Last year, punching 1100 catties would get you 60 points, but Zhang Jun's 1120 catties punch only got him 58 points!”

“It seems the difficulty of this year's Gaokao has increased again!”

A student from (Class 2), after hearing the expert's analysis, said in despair.

Confirmed, results passed.

Ling Yun stood alone to the side, using his tablet to confirm the examinees' scores.

To prevent students from cheating using technological means, the examination has two security checks.

One is the door of the small Martial Arts Room, which, in addition to scanning the examinee's Life Strength, also has equipment detection functions.

The other is Ling Yun's manual review; no abnormal behavior can escape his eyes.

“Second group!” Ling Yun said expressionlessly.

Soon, (Class 2) completed the explosive power test.

Out of 42 students in the class, only 5 passed. The highest score, 67, belonged to their class monitor, Liu Yang.

“Next is the continuous power output test.”

After Ling Yun finished speaking, he used his tablet to open the ceiling.

Ten black robots, like string Puppets, descended from above.

“These are 'Training Robots'.”

“Later, you will choose your preferred weapon, stand on the green marker over there, and wait for the test to begin.”

“These robots will run past you one by one, but they will not attack you.”

“They are equipped with sensors all over their bodies.”

“What you need to do is to hit them with your weapon as they pass by you.”

“Miss one and ten points will be deducted, so make sure not to miss any targets.”

The continuous power output test was a new item added to the Gaokao last year, designed to better quantify students' energy and strength.

“The first group from before, come over!”

...“I wonder who will be first this time.” The other classes watching outside began to chat.

“Most likely Han Yiming from (Class 6),” a student replied confidently.

Upon hearing this, some wanted to object, but after a moment of thought, there seemed to be no better candidate.

Han Yiming was a rich second-generation. Although his talent was not outstanding, the resources he consumed daily were incomparable to those of ordinary students.

It is said that he spent a hundred thousand yuan a month just on Qi and blood-boosting products!

There's a reason why they say it's hard for the poor to produce noble sons!

Those 'pay-to-win' players are not only rich but also diligent!

“That Han Yiming's talent is really average, purely relying on Qi and blood medicine!”

Tuo Lei, standing behind Chen Du, said indignantly.

“Damn it, being rich is really good!”

“Indeed,” Chen Du did not deny it.

If he had Han Yiming's family conditions, he would have entered the Hongzhi Class long ago!

The Hongzhi Class is also known as the 'pay-to-win' class; nine out of ten are rich, and one is super rich!

Very few people can stand out purely by talent, at least not in Liangcheng No. 1 High School...

Chen Bo, holding a 1.5-meter long staff, stood on the green marker with a serious expression.

As a mechanical sound rang out, the ten robots rushed towards him.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

“So fast!”

Many students exclaimed; the speed and density of these ten robots.

Just hitting ten of them was difficult enough, let alone requiring high power in each strike.

“Drip!”

[Chen Bo (Life Strength: Level 5.1), Strength Test (Continuous Power Output Test), Number of Hits: 7, Average Attack Power: 680 catties, Score: 56]

“Next!” Ling Yun called out after confirming the score...

Soon, (Class 2) completed both strength tests. This time, the highest score was still their class monitor, Liu Yang.

Liu Yang, with a converted score of 91 points, temporarily ranked first on the strength test leaderboard.

“Next is (Class 3), first group members: Zhang Min, Li Dingjun, Chen Du...” Ling Yun called out names again.

“Go, Chen Du! Go get that ticket to the Hongzhi Class!” Tuo Lei said in a chuunibyou manner after hearing Chen Du's name.

Chen Du chuckled, not feeling embarrassed, as he was already used to it... Three factors determine the magnitude of strength: first, Life Strength; second, Martial Skill; and third, Mental Energy.

Life Strength needs no explanation; higher means stronger!

Martial Skill is about extracting as much potential power from the body as possible.

Mental Energy is equivalent to the Control over the body, mobilizing and allocating all bodily strength.

How could Chen Du's Martial Skill and Mental Energy be weak, having fought desperately against those monsters every day in the Crystal Space?

Outside the door, the students from (Class 2), who had completed the strength test first, stared intently at the screen.

The nine ordinary classes in the third year of high school often compared themselves to each other.

Although they were not as good as the Hongzhi Class, they still wanted to be stronger than other ordinary classes.

At this moment, the strength test (explosive power test) leaderboard showed a collective fluctuation.

Everyone's ranking dropped by one position.

First Place: [Chen Du (Life Strength: Level 5.1), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 1300 catties, Score: 71 points.]

Second Place: [Liu Yang (Life Strength: Level 5.4), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 1220 catties, Score: 67 points.]

Third Place: [Zhang Xing (Life Strength: Level 5.3), Strength Test (Explosive Power Test), Punching Power 1200 catties, Score: 65 points.]

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