"Boom!"
"Zhou Xian, 1032 catties." Ye Kai glanced at the electronic display above the strength tester and announced.
As soon as he spoke, Zhou Xian, standing in front of the tombstone-shaped strength tester, jumped for joy, his eyes gleaming with excitement. Even though he had mentally prepared himself, seeing with his own eyes that he had broken through 1000 catties was still overwhelming, and he couldn’t contain his excitement.
"Thank you, teacher!"
Despite his excitement, he didn’t forget to express his gratitude to Ye Kai. Without Ye Kai and the Shrouding the Heavens Method, he wouldn’t have reached 1000 catties of strength, at least not so soon!
Nodding with a smile, Ye Kai said loudly, "Next."
The other students were lined up and stepped forward one by one to test their physical strength.
"Zhuo Xing, 1211 catties."
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"Zhang Chen, 1083 catties."
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"Ding Jupeng, 1109 catties."
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There were only nine students in total, so the test finished quickly. Except for Zhuo Xing, who had a slight lead with over 1200 catties, the rest weren’t far behind, all surpassing 1000 catties.
Seeing the results, Ye Kai thought to himself:
"From the current results, there are no particularly exceptional students. Although the power they gained after opening their Sea of Bitterness isn’t as strong as mine was at the beginning, it’s still impressive. After all, they don’t have a system like mine, and their Sea of Bitterness is just ordinary. They’re practicing the Shrouding the Heavens Method normally."
However, in just one week, such progress was satisfying. All of them had successfully opened their Sea of Bitterness and advanced to Practitioners. His class was now the only one in Qingcheng No. 3 Middle School with an entirely Practitioner cohort.
This is the power of the Shrouding the Heavens Method. The Sea of Bitterness grants immense power upon opening, but beyond the increase in vitality and blood strength, the method’s increase in combat power also surpasses the vitality cultivation method. Ye Kai understood this well.
He glanced at the excited students and said with a smile:
"The physical strength test is over; now it’s time for the actual combat test. Anyone want to go first?"
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The purpose of human martial arts is to resist the other races. In addition to training oneself, actual combat is an indispensable part. In the school’s testing laboratory, a special area is designated for students to practice combat.
As soon as Ye Kai finished speaking, two students immediately volunteered to fight.
After looking at the two, Ye Kai understood their enthusiasm. He walked to the center of the field and acted as the referee:
"Zhuo Xing, Ding Jupeng, are you ready?"
Both replied in unison, "Ready!"
"Remember, fists and feet have no eyes—just stop before it gets too serious!"
After a brief instruction, Ye Kai stepped out of the arena, leaving the stage to his two students.
On the stage, Zhuo Xing and Ding Jupeng locked eyes, each seeing the fighting spirit in the other.
Suddenly, Zhuo Xing shouted and launched the first attack. He lowered his stance, then shot forward like a cheetah. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Ding Jupeng and threw a punch!
His speed was so fast that there was a faint whooshing sound, causing the hearts of the onlookers to race.
This punch, carried by the wind, was powerful and heavy, but Ding Jupeng didn’t dodge. He assumed a Horse Stance and countered with a punch of his own!
Fist against fist, force against force!
"Boom!"
The muffled sound of the impact echoed, and an invisible wave of air spread through the arena. The students watching couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement.
After the clash, Zhuo Xing retreated one step, while Ding Jupeng took three steps back.
Seeing this, Ye Kai nodded.
"Zhuo Xing developed his Sea of Bitterness a step earlier than Ding Jupeng, so his strength is also slightly greater. While this is a small detail, it’s enough to show the gap. Still, a slight difference in strength won’t determine the outcome."
On the stage, Zhuo Xing, experiencing his first battle as a Practitioner, shouted, "Let’s go again!"
"Bring it on!" Ding Jupeng responded eagerly.
The two clashed once more, battling fiercely, exchanging punches and kicks in close quarters.
The onlookers were captivated, watching intently, their fists unconsciously clenching in excitement.
Ye Kai nodded approvingly from the side. "This is their first time experiencing a Practitioner battle. They’re understandably excited, but they’re also able to mobilize their energy and blood well, quickly adapting to their newfound strength. This will benefit them greatly."
As Zhuo Xing and Ding Jupeng continued fighting, their movements became faster, their attacks more powerful, and their energy and blood surged, fueling their momentum.
If there were any Martial Masters or higher-ranked Practitioners present, they would be shocked. The way these two fought wasn’t like newly-promoted Practitioners but rather like seasoned ones who had been at this level for years.
Moreover, an ordinary Practitioner’s strength would eventually diminish over the course of a long battle, but Zhuo Xing and Ding Jupeng only seemed to grow stronger the longer they fought.
This demonstrated the superiority of the "Shrouding the Heavens Method" over the "Vital Qi Cultivation Method." The vitality cultivation method involves pushing the body to its limits, draining strength as the battle goes on. But the Shrouding the Heavens Method taps into the body's latent potential. In both cultivation and combat, this method extracts hidden strength from within.
Watching the fight, the other students felt their adrenaline surge, their blood pumping, wishing they could jump into the ring and fight too.
As Ye Kai observed Zhuo Xing and Ding Jupeng, he predicted, "If nothing unexpected happens, this match should be over in a minute or two, with Zhuo Xing winning by a small margin. After the match, their progress with the Shrouding the Heavens Method will definitely advance further."
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps caught Ye Kai’s attention. He raised his head and saw a familiar figure at the entrance to the testing laboratory.
It was Su Zijin!