47: Chapter 47 Martial Arts College Entrance Examination

To think the author of the [Zhoutian Formless Sword] was actually the Sword Saint of Huaxia.

What a coincidence!

Shen Xingchen didn't hesitate to pour all of this week's enlightenment points into the [Zhoutian Formless Sword].

{Congratulations, Host, you have used 1400 enlightenment points}

{You have successfully cultivated the Zhoutian Formless Sword for 14 years. After 14 years of tempering, your Earth-grade martial skill has successfully reached the [Micro] realm}

Shen Xingchen felt an invisible sword qi burst open around him.

So this martial skill was meant for cultivating sword qi.

The more sword qi there was, the higher the mastery of this martial skill.

Right now, there were six strands of sword qi surrounding Shen Xingchen, representing the Micro realm.

Tomorrow is the martial arts college entrance examination, and now with another Earth-grade martial skill under his belt, he was just waiting to equally slam and send everyone flying in the exam venue!

...

June 7th, College Entrance Examination Day.

7:30 in the morning.

Today, the school would rent buses to transport all students to Wang Mountain to take the exam.

Shen Xingchen got up early, checking the various weapons and college entrance examination passes needed for the exam.

Judging from experience, every year there were always a few fixed NPCs who were late or forgot to bring their passes.

"The martial arts college entrance examination is finally here!"

Shen Xingchen stepped out of his house with a calm smile.

...

It was also Junmin Lane.

At the northernmost courtyard, this was the old residence of Yang Xi's family.

Yang Xi applied her makeup beautifully as usual, drank a cup of hot milk, and was about to head out.

Right at this moment, a mature, charming woman stopped her.

"I heard that little Shen from next door won the championship of this session's Six Academies Grand Competition. If you run into him at the exam venue, ask him to show you the ropes."

"You're both neighbors, he shouldn't refuse, and doesn't he like you anyway?"

This was Yang Xi's mother, Song Mei.

With a look as if she knew everything, she chuckled and looked at her daughter.

Yang Xi's expression showed no emotion as she said flatly, "I know, Mom."

She knew that the current Shen Xingchen wouldn't pay any attention to her at all, let alone such a matter.

Seeing that her daughter lacked enthusiasm, Song Mei persuaded further, "Don't hate hearing this. For us girls, in this life, isn't it just wanting to find a good man? I think little Shen's strength is quite good, you must seize this opportunity."

If this brat from the Shen Family could win the top scholar position this time, Song Mei would approve of his pursuit of Yang Xi!

"Mom, goodbye!"

Yang Xi couldn't bear to listen anymore, put on her shoes and socks, and left just like that without looking back.

Song Mei sighed, "This child!"

...

Chen Feiyu woke up late today.

He hurriedly packed his exam supplies and ran toward the school.

On the way, he happened to run into his old man.

Chen Feiyu's old man: "My boy, what are you wandering around aimlessly for in this hot weather?"

Chen Feiyu's small face darkened: "I'm going to the college entrance exam!"

...

9:00 in the morning.

All students were brought to the periphery of the Wangshan Ruins.

This mountain range was shrouded in mist; as long as one touched the mist, they would be directly teleported inside the ruins.

The teleportation was random, and the space of the ruins was extremely vast, so it was rare to run into people they knew, meaning most people still had to rely on themselves.

But there was always a small portion of people with good luck, which was also a part of strength.

When Shen Xingchen stepped off the bus, it caused a commotion all around.

"Is that the S-rank? His aura is really good, I wonder if he has abs?"

"Have you heard? This time's municipal top scholar might just be him!"

"..."

Shen Xingchen calmly walked through the crowd and rendezvoused with the people from No. 3 High School.

Chen Feiyu looked at his good buddy with a face full of envy, wondering when he too could be so majestic for once...

Yang Xi looked at Shen Xingchen with a complex expression; the distance between them was already getting further and further apart.

When Jiang Qingyao arrived, it likewise caused a commotion; this was the halo of being a goddess.

It's just that Jiang Qingyao always intentionally or unintentionally avoided Shen Xingchen.

If it were put like that, everyone could still understand—they were having a spat!

But why was Jiang Qingyao avoiding Shen Xingchen on one hand, while secretly peeking at him on the other...

This left everyone present somewhat baffled.

Shen Xingchen felt the atmosphere was very awkward and took the initiative to break the deadlock: "Are you doing well?"

Jiang Qingyao scoldingly muttered: "Big pervert!"

"..." Shen Xingchen.

Many people heard Jiang Qingyao's coquettish reprimand and cast strange glances at Shen Xingchen.

Just what did this buddy do to make the campus belle Jiang so bashfully annoyed?

Shen Xingchen bit the bullet and changed the subject: "Weren't you guaranteed admission?"

Jiang Qingyao then put away some of her annoyance, her eyes shining brightly: "I'm willing, is that not allowed?"

"As long as you're happy..." Shen Xingchen was speechless.

Every year there would be students with guaranteed admissions participating in the college entrance exam, perhaps to test their own results.

Soon, the leading teacher rushed over.

"Everyone should have heard the exam rules many times over, I will emphasize them once more here..."

The leading teacher spoke with flying spittle, constantly repeating various exam details, and the students below listened attentively.

Shen Xingchen also listened attentively.

The rules of the college entrance examination were very simple.

The Wangshan Ruins were vast and expansive, and every student would be teleported to the periphery of the ruins.

The mountain at the absolute center of the ruins was Wang Mountain.

Everyone had a common goal, and that was—to reach the summit of Wang Mountain!

Every path leading to Wang Mountain was arranged with demons of various races as tests, the vast majority being first or second tier.

Of course, third-tier ones also existed.

For the first item of the assessment, examinees did not need to kill demons; they only needed to avoid them and then reach the summit of Wang Mountain.

The leading teacher heavily emphasized: "If you encounter a third-tier demon, decisively run. Run out of their territory, and they generally won't leave their territory!"

Shen Xingchen asked: "Teacher, how many third-tier demons are there in total?"

The leveling system needed 10, make sure there are enough to kill...

The leading teacher was very gratified: "This student asked well. For the safety of all examinees, the entire exam venue will only arrange a dozen or so third-tier demons, and their locations are very remote. Normally, you shouldn't encounter them while going up the mountain."

Shen Xingchen nodded. That was fine, it should be enough to kill!

The leading teacher: "For your safety, several teleportation arrays have been set up in the exam venue so you can leave halfway!"

The exam content after that, he had heard Secretary Su Rou talk about: [Beating the Heavenly Drum], [Jade Wall Shadow Leaving], and [Divine Dao Heavenly Ladder].

Beating the Heavenly Drum tested the students' explosive power.

Jade Wall Shadow Leaving tested the students' willpower.

As for the final Divine Dao Heavenly Ladder, it was a person's comprehensive quality, and this required quite a bit of time.

Therefore, the earlier one reached the top of Wang Mountain and the earlier one started climbing the heavenly ladder, the more advantage they would have.

The leading teacher: "The exam time is seven days. After it ends, reassemble at this location."

"In addition, during the exam, do not attack other examinees. Focus primarily on your own results and start climbing the Divine Dao Heavenly Ladder as early as possible."

"Also, the summit of Wang Mountain is broadcasted live in real-time. Students must always pay attention to their personal image and not bring shame to the school."

Having understood the rules.

Shen Xingchen closed his eyes to rest.

Right at this moment, the crowd began to stir.

"Quick look, that's Bai Chenyue from No. 1 High School! I heard he made up his mind to climb to the eightieth layer of the heavenly ladder."

"Eighty layers? Are you sure? Is that something a human can climb up to?"

"I wonder who is stronger between him and that S-rank..."

Hearing these words, Shen Xingchen opened his eyes.

Hm?

Nowadays, there are still people attempting to challenge his status?

The moment Shen Xingchen opened his eyes, his gaze intersected with an examinee.

That examinee had a lazy demeanor, but from his eyes, one could see an arrogance deep into his bones.

That was Bai Chenyue.

At this time, Chen Feiyu leaned over: "Brother Shen, if you and him have a fight, what are the odds?"

Shen Xingchen thought for a moment: "Nine-one, I suppose."

Chen Feiyu: "Who gets nine and who gets one?"

Shen Xingchen grinned: "No, I mean, with one slash from me, he'll shatter into nine pieces."

"..." Chen Feiyu.

Bai Chenyue naturally didn't know what Shen Xingchen was chatting about, and he gave Shen Xingchen a polite smile from afar.