4: Chapter 4 Superpower Academy

The first round of the Huaxia Supernatural Academy entrance exam, the strength test, was in full swing.

The test was simple: examinees needed to strike with full force in front of a specially made testing instrument, which would give a score based on the power of the attack.

"Next, Chen Hao!"

Hearing his name, Chen Hao took a deep breath and walked onto the testing platform.

He faced a humanoid target made of special Materials that could withstand attacks from an esper at the Grandmaster Realm.

"Begin!"

Chen Hao let out a shout, his muscles bulging all over his body, and his skin took on a metallic luster. This was the characteristic of his F-Rank talent Reinforcement Type ability — Vajra Indestructibility.

"Boom!"

Chen Hao punched out, slamming heavily into the target.

The numbers on the instrument jumped rapidly, finally stopping at 227.

"F-Rank talent, Awakening Realm Advanced level, qualified," the examiner announced indifferently.

Chen Hao breathed a sigh of relief, a happy smile appearing on his face. Although his score wasn't outstanding, he had at least passed the first round.

"Next, Lin Wu!"

Lin Wu walked onto the testing platform with a calm expression.

His appearance immediately attracted the attention of the surrounding examinees.

"Is that the guy with the unknown test result?"

"I heard the instrument couldn't even identify the energy type in his body."

"Really? That amazing?"

The discussions reached Lin Wu's ears, but he turned a deaf ear to them, simply standing quietly in front of the target.

"Begin!"

Lin Wu took a deep breath, his Martial Dao True Essence circulating within him and gathering in his right fist.

He did not use any Martial Skill, just a simple punch.

But this punch contained all the power of his Body Refining Realm third level!

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound, the target vibrated violently.

The numbers on the instrument jumped wildly, finally stopping at 892!

The entire venue was in an uproar!

"892 points? This... how is this possible?"

"This score is already equivalent to the level of an esper at the Control Realm!"

"Good heavens, what kind of monster is this guy?"

Even the examiner showed a look of surprise, glancing at Lin Wu a few more times.

On the high platform, Chu Tianjiao's gaze also fell on Lin Wu, his brows slightly furrowed.

"A bit interesting," he said in a low voice. "This Lin Wu seems to be no simple person."

Lin Wu retracted his fist and walked off the testing platform with a normal expression.

892 points was within his expectations.

Body Refining Realm third level, combined with Martial Dao True Essence, could indeed reach the level of a Control Realm esper.

But this was only his normal state; if he used a Martial Skill, the power would be even stronger.

The first round of the assessment ended, and about half of the examinees were eliminated.

Chen Hao fortunately passed; although his ranking was low, he had at least entered the second round.

"Brother Wu, you're too amazing!" Chen Hao said excitedly. "892 points! That can Rank in the top ten among all the examinees!"

"It's alright," Lin Wu said indifferently, though his gaze looked toward the high platform.

There, Chu Tianjiao was saying something to the person beside him, glancing in his direction from time to time.

"The second round of the assessment is a combat test," Chu Tianjiao's voice sounded again. "Examinees will be randomly assigned opponents for one-on-one combat. The winner advances, and the loser is eliminated."

"Combat rules: No lethal means are allowed; if one side admits defeat or loses the ability to fight, they are judged to have lost."

"Now, begin drawing lots!"

Lin Wu stepped forward and drew a number from the drawing box.

Number 17.

His opponent was number 18.

Very quickly, all the examinees finished drawing lots, and the battle list was announced.

"First match, No. 1 against No. 2!"

"Second match, No. 3 against No. 4!"

...

"Seventeenth match, No. 17 Lin Wu against No. 18 Zhang Kuang!"

Lin Wu raised an eyebrow.

Zhang Kuang?

He seemed to have heard this name somewhere before.

"Brother Wu, your opponent is Zhang Kuang!" Chen Hao's expression changed. "That guy is a hot favorite for this exam; it is said that he is already an esper at the Peak of the Control Realm!"

"Is that so?" A glimmer of Battle Intent flashed in Lin Wu's eyes. "That's perfect; I can test my strength."

The preceding battles proceeded one by one; some ended quickly, while others were hard-fought and inseparable.

Finally, it was Lin Wu's turn to enter the stage.

He walked onto the ring, and standing opposite him was a burly youth.

The youth had fiery red hair, a rebellious look in his eyes, and exuded a scorching aura from his whole body.

"You are Lin Wu?" Zhang Kuang looked Lin Wu up and down, a trace of disdain appearing at the corner of his mouth. "I heard your test result is very special?"

"It's alright," Lin Wu said indifferently.

"Hmph, posing," Zhang Kuang snorted coldly. "I don't care what special ability you have; in front of my flames, you are all dregs!"

"Begin!"

Following the examiner's order, Zhang Kuang struck first.

"Fire Fist!"

His right fist was instantly wrapped in flames, turning into a scorching fireball that came crashing toward Lin Wu.

The temperature was so high that the surrounding air became distorted.

Lin Wu's eyes narrowed, his figure flashed, and he dodged the attack.

"Not bad speed, but it's not enough!" Zhang Kuang shouted, throwing both fists out, and countless fireballs poured toward Lin Wu like a rainstorm.

Fire-type Ability: Meteor Fire Rain!

This was Zhang Kuang's signature ultimate skill, with a wide coverage area and astonishing power.

Lin Wu had nowhere to dodge and could only take it head-on.

"Nine Revolutions Golden Body, First Revolution!"

Lin Wu let out a low shout, his Martial Dao True Essence running wildly, and a faint golden light appeared on the surface of his skin.

"Bang, bang, bang!"

The fireballs slammed into Lin Wu's body, making muffled sounds.

But Lin Wu did not move an inch; those fireballs were actually unable to harm him in the slightest!

"What?!" Zhang Kuang widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

His flames had a temperature of over a thousand degrees and could melt even steel. Yet this guy in front of him had actually taken it head-on with his Physical Body?

"It's my turn."

Lin Wu's figure flashed, appearing instantly in front of Zhang Kuang.

"Heavenly Collapse Fist, First Form!"

Lin Wu punched out, the wind of his fist whistling and carrying an unrivaled power.

Zhang Kuang was shocked and hurriedly crossed his arms to block.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, Zhang Kuang flew backward like a kite with a broken string, slamming heavily onto the edge of the ring.

He struggled to stand up, but his arms were already broken and he couldn't use any strength at all.

"I... I admit defeat!" Zhang Kuang said through gritted teeth.

The whole venue was silent.

One move!

With just one move, Lin Wu had defeated the Peak Control Realm Zhang Kuang!

This strength was just too terrifying!

"Seventeenth match, Lin Wu wins!" the examiner announced, looking at Lin Wu with a bit more seriousness.

Lin Wu retracted his fist and walked off the ring with a calm expression.

In this battle, he hadn't even used half of his strength.

He had only Cultivated the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Art to the first revolution, and he had only used one form of the Heavenly Collapse Fist.

If he had attacked with full force, Zhang Kuang would probably not have been able to take even a single move.

In the subsequent battles, Lin Wu Advanced triumphantly, defeating several opponents in a row and successfully advancing to the third round.

Chen Hao's luck was also good; the opponents he encountered were not strong, and he barely passed the second round.

The third round of the assessment was a comprehensive evaluation.

There were no specific test items in this round; instead, the academy's teachers would decide whether to admit candidates based on their performance in the first two rounds and an assessment of their potential.

All the examinees who passed the second round gathered in the hall, waiting for the final result.

Chu Tianjiao stood on the high platform, holding a list in his hand.

"Now, I announce the admission list for this entrance exam."

"First place, Lin Wu!"

"Second place, Su Qingxue!"

"Third place, Zhang Kuang!"

...

Lin Wu was admitted with the first-place result, which was within everyone's expectations.

But what surprised Lin Wu was that Su Qingxue had actually participated in this exam and ranked second.

He turned to look and happened to see Su Qingxue standing in the crowd, her ice-blue eyes looking at him as well.

Their gazes met again, and this time, Su Qingxue did not look away but nodded slightly.

In those eyes, there seemed to be a trace of approval.

"Brother Wu, I was also admitted!" Chen Hao shouted excitedly. "Although my ranking is low, I finally got into the Supernatural Academy!"

"Congratulations," Lin Wu said, smiling and patting his shoulder.

After the admission list was announced, Chu Tianjiao spoke again:

"Congratulations to everyone for becoming new students of the Huaxia Supernatural Academy. The academy will officially open in three days; please report on time."

"In addition," his gaze fell on Lin Wu, "Lin Wu, come with me."

Lin Wu was stunned, but he still followed Chu Tianjiao out of the hall.

The two came to a quiet room, and Chu Tianjiao turned around, looking at Lin Wu with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Lin Wu, your strength is quite good," Chu Tianjiao said indifferently. "But I'm very curious, what exactly is the ability you Awakened? Why couldn't the instrument identify it?"

"That is my secret," Lin Wu replied calmly.

Chu Tianjiao frowned, a trace of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

As the Young Lord of the Chu family, he was used to being looked up to by others, and no one had ever dared to speak to him like this before.

"Secret?" Chu Tianjiao sneered. "In the Supernatural Academy, there are no secrets. I hope you can understand this."

"In addition," he paused, "I advise you to stay away from Su Qingxue."

Lin Wu's eyes narrowed: "What do you mean?"

"Su Qingxue is the Young Miss of the Su family, an A-Rank talent Ice-type Ability user; she is not someone an ordinary person like you can climb up to." Chu Tianjiao's tone carried a warning. "If you are sensible, you had better stay away from her, otherwise..."

"Otherwise what?" Lin Wu interrupted him, his eyes turning cold.

Chu Tianjiao did not expect that Lin Wu would actually dare to talk back to him, and his face immediately darkened.

"Otherwise, you will regret it."

After speaking, he turned and left, leaving Lin Wu standing alone in the room.

Lin Wu watched Chu Tianjiao's departing back, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.

Threatening him?

Interesting.

He, Lin Wu, had never been a person afraid of trouble.

Three days later, the Huaxia Supernatural Academy officially opened.

Lin Wu and Chen Hao came together to this legendary academy.

The academy was located in the mountains on the outskirts of Jiangnan City, covering a vast area, with an architectural style that was simple, ancient, and grand.

Walking through the academy gate, the first thing that caught the eye was a huge square, with a statue standing in the center of the square.

That was the founder of the academy, a legendary esper with S-Rank talent, a powerhouse who had reached the Legendary Realm.

"Brother Wu, this is the Supernatural Academy!" Chen Hao looked around excitedly. "It's so impressive!"

Lin Wu nodded, but his gaze was looking for something.

Very quickly, he saw that familiar white figure.

Su Qingxue was standing on the other side of the square, talking to a few girls.

Seeming to sense Lin Wu's gaze, Su Qingxue turned her head, and their gazes met again.

This time, Su Qingxue took the initiative to walk over.

"Lin Wu, congratulations on getting into the academy," Su Qingxue said indifferently; although her tone was cold, it was much softer than before.

"Thank you," Lin Wu smiled slightly. "Congratulations to you too."

"Your martial arts is very interesting," Su Qingxue suddenly said. "I have checked ancient books; martial arts did indeed exist in the ancient era, but it was later lost. How did you get the martial arts inheritance?"

Lin Wu's heart tightened.

Su Qingxue actually knew about martial arts?

"It was by Opportunity," Lin Wu answered vaguely.

Su Qingxue did not press further, just nodded: "If there is a chance, I would like to spar with you."

"I'm ready anytime."

The conversation between the two was seen by Chu Tianjiao not far away, and his expression became even darker.

"Lin Wu..." he muttered the name in a low voice, a trace of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. "Since you don't know what's good for you, don't blame me for being impolite."

On the first day of school, it was mainly for new student registration and class assignment.

Lin Wu was assigned to Grade 1 Class A, which was the top class in the academy, gathering the most outstanding new students of this year.

Chen Hao was assigned to Class D; although his ranking was low, he was already very satisfied.

"Brother Wu, although we aren't in the same class, we are still good brothers!" Chen Hao patted his chest and said. "If you need any help in the future, just come to me!"

"Alright," Lin Wu nodded with a smile.

Class A's homeroom teacher was a female teacher in her thirties named Liu Ruyan, one of the youngest A-Rank talent espers in the academy, currently having reached the Proficiency Realm.

"Welcome everyone to Class A," Liu Ruyan said with a smile. "I am your homeroom teacher; if you have any issues in the future, you can come to me."

"Now, everyone, let's introduce yourselves first."

The new students stood up one by one to introduce themselves; when it was Lin Wu's turn, he said simply: "My name is Lin Wu, and I am from Jiangnan City."

"The Lin Wu whose test result was unknown?" A trace of curiosity flashed in Liu Ruyan's eyes. "I have heard of you. The instrument confirmed you have Awakened, but it couldn't determine your talent Rank and Realm; it is said your strength is equivalent to the Control Realm level. I look forward to your performance."

After the introductions were finished, Liu Ruyan began to explain the academy's rules and regulations and course arrangements.

"The academy's courses are divided into theoretical courses and practical courses. Theoretical courses include Ability Principles, Psionic Materials Science, Exotic Beast Encyclopedia, etc. Practical courses are combat training and task execution."

"In addition, the academy will hold a monthly exam every month to assess students' progress. Students who Rank at the bottom for three consecutive monthly exams will be demoted or expelled."

"Therefore, do not slack off; you must keep making progress at all times."

Lin Wu listened carefully, keeping the important information in his heart.

He knew that entering the Supernatural Academy was just the beginning; the real challenges were still ahead.

He wanted to grow rapidly in the academy and Cultivate his martial arts to a higher Realm.

Only in this way could he gain a foothold in this world where the strong are respected, and only then could he protect everything he cherished.

"Lin Wu, Su Qingxue, Zhao Wuji, you three come with me," Liu Ruyan suddenly said.

The three followed Liu Ruyan to the office, and Liu Ruyan took out three documents and handed them to them.

"This is the academy's special training plan, and only the most outstanding students are eligible to participate," Liu Ruyan explained. "The plan content includes: exclusive mentor guidance, Advanced Cultivation resources, special task permission, etc."

"You three are the most outstanding among the new students of this year, so the academy has decided to give you this Opportunity."

Lin Wu took the document and quickly browsed through it.

This training plan was indeed very attractive to him.

Exclusive mentor guidance could help him understand martial arts faster.

Advanced Cultivation resources could make his cultivation advance by leaps and bounds.

Special task permission could allow him to come into contact with a broader world.

"I am willing to participate," Lin Wu said without hesitation.

"I will participate too," Su Qingxue also stated.

Liu Ruyan looked at Zhao Wuji, as if asking for his opinion.

Zhao Wuji glanced at Lin Wu, a trace of Battle Intent flashing in his eyes, and said coldly: "Of course I will participate."

"Good," Liu Ruyan nodded with satisfaction. "Starting tomorrow, you three will receive special training. I hope you will not live up to the academy's expectations."

After leaving the office, Lin Wu took a deep breath and looked into the distance.

Huaxia Supernatural Academy, martial arts inheritance, special training plan...

His path to becoming a powerhouse had officially begun!