Star Sky Professional
Chapter 128 - 117: School Exam (Please Subscribe)

Chapter 128: Chapter 117: School Exam (Please Subscribe)

"2029... ranked eighth in the Federation..."

Qi Lingzhen, still dressed in her cyberpunk tomboy style and wearing goggles, seemed to be holding back a laugh.

"Ah... it’s not easy for anyone, there are too many geniuses in the Federation, I’m only seventh..."

Fang Xing shook his head.

"You know nothing!"

Gu Jiantong suddenly erupted with a curse, "The first six... four of them are genius researchers who got direct admissions from additional points for their scientific research, they’re on a completely different path from us... Besides them, there’s a Mecha Master genius whose innovative invention was collected by the Federation Science Academy, and got shockingly high points... Only ’Gu Zhen’ from Hidden Dragon Star got into third place in the Federation on real merit."

"So that’s it... If we exclude those five, you’d also be third. It seems you are after my second place, huh?"

Fang Xing gave Gu Jiantong a sideways glance, "But you are from the Superpower Department, and I am from the Martial Arts Department... There’s really no comparison."

"Hmph, Superpowers are such a simple thing, whoever likes it can play with it... I also enrolled in the Martial Arts Department, my Super Martial will surely surpass you!"

Gu Jiantong’s golden eyebrows seemed to catch fire, his fighting spirit blazing.

"You’re not my opponent, Gu Zhen is!"

Fang Xing searched and quickly found information, hailed as the number one talent from Hidden Dragon Star, a prodigy of Martial Arts, possessing no superpowers, but he had broken through to the Outer Realm right before the college entrance exams!

"He’s a worthy opponent... unfortunately, he doesn’t seem to be here."

He turned his head to look around, did not see the person in question, but he did see Yin Haizhen.

This young master from the Giant God Group even smiled at him, appearing very amicable.

"Gu Zhen applied to Nine Swords Academy."

Zhong Yuxiu said, "The Martial Arts Department at Nine Swords Academy is very strong, especially in Swordsmanship. They have a unique ’Sword Saint’ heritage, and ’Jian Qiu Martial God,’ who once destroyed a star with a single sword, teaches there... Gu Zhen is a swordsman, he would definitely go to Nine Swords Academy."

"And you? Shouldn’t you be applying to Holy Armor University? After all, their Mechanical Department is the strongest."

Fang Xing looked towards Zhong Yuxiu.

"Since the exams for the two top-tier universities don’t conflict, I might as well try both..."

Zhong Yuxiu’s somewhat coquettish tone made Fang Xing involuntarily get goosebumps, "No conflict, huh? But I remember that Blue Star’s spaceship needs quite a long time to reach the Secret Realm of Holy Armor University, doesn’t it?"

"My dad pulled some strings, I can take a private spaceship... hitching a ride through a Martial God’s wormhole, it’s not a big problem."

Zhong Yuxiu waved her hand.

’Rich folks...’

Fang Xing was speechless, and could only remain silent.

Half an hour later, the gymnasium doors burst open, and a group of people walked in.

Among the crowd, Fang Xing actually saw a familiar face.

"It’s Wei Shentong!"

Next to him, Qi Lingzhen was already nodding, "Ever since the last incident, I heard that the young Martial Saint got criticized and chose to return to his alma mater to teach and nurture students, avoiding the public eye for a while, it seems the rumors are true..."

However, at this moment, Wei Shentong could only occupy the lowest position among this group.

Leading the group, an elderly man dressed in dark blue Chinese attire, with silver-white short hair and a scholarly appearance, stepped onto the podium, "Hello students, welcome to apply to Blue Star University, I am the Vice Chancellor—Nie Ying!"

"Martial Saint Nie Ying?!"

Zhong Yuxiu covered her mouth, "This is my first time seeing him in person... this Vice Chancellor was once at the Martial God Realm, later he fought to the death against a powerful Divine Son, paying a great price to slay the Divine Son, but also suffered permanent injuries that irreversibly dropped his realm back to Martial Saint, and he has been teaching at the university ever since..."

Admiration was clear in her eyes.

Every Martial Saint, Martial God, powerful Mecha Masters, Sword Saints, Divine-level Beast Tamers, and Ultimate Superpower Users in the Federation... each one a famed figure, each boasting countless legendary exploits, praised by humans across every planet...

"Once a Martial God, huh?"

Fang Xing looked at the elderly man speaking on the podium, his eyes filled with anticipation.

At that moment, Nie Ying stepped back, letting a muscular man about two and a half meters tall, his physique gleaming with gold, step forward.

"I am Situ Jin, now I will explain the rules for the university entrance examination..."

As Situ Jin spoke, the floor of the original gymnasium suddenly split to both sides, raising several virtual cabins Fang Xing was very familiar with.

"This is the Federation’s latest model of virtual cabin... Inside, various professions below the level of Golden Core, including Martial Arts Realms and Pharmacist toxins... can be simulated up to 99.99%!"

"And additionally, they can be connected to the network!"

As Situ Jin’s voice fell, Zhong Yuxiu’s eyes lit up, "Is it interstellar networking? If it is... that would be great."

"Unfortunately, no, it’s not that the technology can’t do it, but because transmitting a massive amount of information across planets and even star systems consumes too much energy, which is not worth the cost..."

Situ Jin shook his head, "Currently, the school’s virtual cabins can achieve a full Blue Star Federation network, meaning in the virtual world, you can contact any person on Blue Star, engage in combat with them... and also, it has connected to Holy Armor University and Nine Swords Academy... which means our students can, at any time, interact with students from these two universities, and in the near future, the virtual reality network will continuously upgrade to connect first-class academies, average academies, even all planets! And the intensity will continuously increase, from beneath the Martial Arts Golden Core, to above Golden Core, and even up to Martial Saint, Martial God... all can be accommodated!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xing felt a surge of excitement.

The virtual game he played on Chuying Star was produced by local manufacturers, not only was the degree of virtualization far inferior, but even each city had to deploy servers, costing a high price.

Once this kind of universe-spanning virtual reality system went online, it would be a catalyst unimaginable to Martial Arts.

After all, good sparring partners are rare! And one could easily get injured.

But in the virtual reality network, there are no such problems.

"The upcoming university entrance exam will take place within the virtual cabins! Everyone, please enter the one with your name on it."

As Situ Jin’s voice ended, a group of students each found their respective virtual cabins.

Fang Xing also located the virtual cabin bearing his name and directly lay down inside.

Dark, cold...

After feeling the same sensation as last time, a magnificent mountainous scenery suddenly unfolded before his eyes.

In this place, mountain peaks rose from the ground, towering into the clouds.

Atop each peak, there seemed to be an arena?

"Applicants to our school’s Martial Arts Department, I am your proctor—Wei Shentong."

Wei Shentong’s figure swept across the sky, his voice reaching every Martial Arts student, "This time, there are 198 applicants to our Martial Arts Department, and we have 50 admissions spots available. Therefore, we’ve decided to select our students through arena battles."

’It seems that only Martial Arts applicants will be fighting in the arenas?’

Fang Xing glanced around and noticed that Qi Lingzhen and Zhong Yuxiu were not present; clearly, they were undergoing evaluations in Beast Taming and Mecha.

He was slightly disappointed.

After all, he had planned to beat up Li Wei, but that seemed unrealistic now.

’Hopefully, he gets into Blue Star University. Then there will be plenty of opportunities to face him in the future!’

Sure enough, Gu Jiantong was present, seemingly having applied for the Martial Arts Department.

’Quite a smart guy... knowing that for Superpower Users, Martial Arts Will is the foundation of maintaining one’s self!’

He nodded secretly and looked back at Wei Shentong.

Honestly, encountering this proctor again gave him an ominous premonition.

But then again, considering this was Blue Star, and it was the heavily guarded Blue Star University, he felt he was being overly concerned.

"Teacher Wei... with today’s virtual reality technology, you can only simulate up to the level below the Martial Arts Golden Core... Does that mean once you use the power of the Martial Arts Golden Core, it will cause data overflow and freeze the program?"

Gu Jiantong also flew up, facing Wei Shentong, "So if I defeat the proctor, does that mean I can be directly admitted?"

"Of course you can. Would you like to try it?"

A sharp glint flickered in Wei Shentong’s eyes.

"I’ll pass for now; once I reach the Perfect Outer Realm, I’ll challenge you in the virtual network."

Gu Jiantong waved his hand, "Let’s get started... the main dish should come last, and I can’t wait to fight with someone."

’Damn... This young pretender, acting all tough but only halfway... If you really stepped up, I would acknowledge your guts.’

Fang Xing inwardly rolled his eyes.

However, he could tell that Gu Jiantong didn’t think highly of Wei Shentong.

Probably a remnant issue from a past incident.

"So... let the evaluation begin!"

Wei Shentong snapped his fingers.

Before Fang Xing could react, he found himself standing atop a summit’s arena.

Opposite him stood a young man with bulging muscles, looking extremely robust.

"Bull Demon Realm!"

The youth’s eyes narrowed, and Fang Xing seemingly saw a demonic bull standing upright, its eyes blood-red and its body clad in iron armor, charging directly towards him!

Assault of the Martial Arts Realm!

Shortly after, the man moved, his bones popping one after another, the sound growing louder until it resembled thunder.

Grade S Martial Arts—Cross Training Five Thunder Hand!

Snap!

Fang Xing caught the young man’s wrist, revealing the youth’s incredulous expression.

"As expected from one of the top martial arts talents of the Blue Star Federation, Fourth Realm strength, and possessing a Grade S martial skill, not bad."

Golden light flickered around Fang Xing, as if draping him in a Golden Silk Jade Robe.

"Is this... the Great Success Level of the Dragon Elephant Skill?"

A hint of despair appeared on the youth’s face.

Snap!

The next moment, Fang Xing twisted the man’s wrist and kicked him.

The youth’s chest caved in and he flew backward like a broken sack.

That was the beauty of Virtual Space; one could be merciless without restraint.

Soon, the youth’s body disappeared.

Fang Xing saw a flash of white light, and then a timid female student appeared: "Su Longyan from Fire Origin Star. Please advise!"

She held her arms in front of her, her left palm turned slightly, her right palm concealed but obvious, exuding an indescribable charm.

"Defensive but not offensive?"

"Hehe... even if you recognize the gap between us, it’s still not enough."

Fang Xing’s fingers came together, his body sounding like a thrumming bowstring, and Half-step Breaking Fist followed.

Within his gaze shone two dots of golden light, bright as radiant stars.

Crackle!

Like the sky tearing and earth splitting, the Breaking Fist, filled with an unstoppable resolve, smashed directly through the girl’s Tai Chi Defense, landing heavily on her face.

Snap!

A face concave; the body flew backward and disappeared mid-air...