Chapter 94: Chapter 94: Admission

The reasons for recommendation varied widely, but their core always revolved around talent, strength, potential, and on-the-spot performance.

Soon, it was time to discuss the more controversial candidates teetering on the edge of admission.

"Take this Zhou Yao, for example," a local grader from Cyan Yang City said, pointing to a name on the list. "Although his current strength is only that of an Ordinary Martial Artist, he used Tier-2 Spiritual Crystal Stones, along with Enchantments, Potions, and even a highly destructive Flame Burst Talisman.

"These single-use consumables are quite expensive, which shows his wealthy family background and their strong ability to supply resources.

"Once he breaks through to the True Martial Realm, with such a massive pile of resources, he will definitely reach the Late Stage very quickly. He might even have a great chance of pushing for the High Martial Realm in the future. I believe he’s worth giving a quota to."

A grader from an adjacent group nodded. "Mhm, indeed. But in comparison, our group has a candidate named Sun Hao. Although he is in the True Martial Realm, it’s obvious he has been stuck at this level for a long time.

"Furthermore, he hasn’t taken any Realm-Breaking Pills or Qi Blood Needles. He probably only managed to break through due to a stroke of luck. His comprehension and aptitude aren’t particularly strong. If his subsequent resources can’t keep up, I doubt he’ll achieve much.

"Coupled with the fact that he hasn’t awakened a Superpower, I’m not optimistic about him."

Similar discussions unfolded among the various graders. They had to weigh numerous factors—strength, potential, temperament, and resource background—striving to select the five hundred individuals most worthy of cultivation.

The meeting lasted until seven thirty in the evening. Finally, the host organized the thick stack of lists and let out a long breath.

"Alright, the admission list of five hundred people has been finalized," he said, scanning the crowd. "If there are no objections, let’s head out and announce the results. The little guys outside are probably getting anxious."

The crowd nodded, packed up their documents, and stood up to head out the door.

In the center of the testing ground, all the candidates had long since realigned themselves according to their original groups and serial numbers. Row by row, column by column, there was pin-drop silence. Only the irrepressible sounds of nervous breathing permeated the air. The very few candidates who had suffered heavy injuries during the assessment were finally receiving proper treatment from the academy’s medical staff waiting on standby.

Looking at their treated peers, the students who had previously gritted their teeth and bought various auxiliary resources at Jade Dew Hall felt a surge of relief. They felt they had made the right bet.

Wang Pan leaned in close to Fang Chen and whispered, "Boss Fang, I truly believe your words now. It seems that preparing these external items is indeed part of the assessment. Look at those who didn’t prepare; they could only wait helplessly before. Going into battle injured later on will definitely lower their scores."

Another student beside them nodded repeatedly. "Yeah, exactly, Boss Fang! I really hope I can still be in the same academy as you! I feel like with you around, we can avoid so many detours!"

A smile graced Ren Lei’s face as she murmured, "Wow, could I really get into the Martial Arts Academy too? It feels so surreal... Haha, whether I get in or not, thank you, Boss Fang!"

Fang Chen shook his head slightly and whispered back, "Now that we’re here, stop calling me Boss. The academy is teeming with hidden talents, so we need to keep a low profile in everything we do. It’s not like how it used to be in Jinchuan City."

"Yes, yes, understood," the group hastily agreed.

While they were conversing in low voices, the rostrum once again filled with people. It was the same graders from earlier, along with the high-ranking officials of the academy and the association. The atmosphere instantly turned somber. Everyone knew the moment to decide their Destiny had arrived.

Mr. Chen Yong, the Director of Teaching Affairs presiding over the assessment, stepped up to the front, cleared his throat, and began his routine concluding remarks. It was nothing more than thanking the candidates for their participation, acknowledging the courage and strength everyone displayed, and emphasizing that the Cyan Yang Martial Arts Academy’s talent selection didn’t merely value immediate combat prowess. Instead, it placed greater importance on comprehensive potential, willpower, adaptability, and even the ability to integrate resources.

After some preamble, he finally cut to the chase.

"Following the rigorous and impartial deliberation of the judging panel, the final admission list for this year’s martial arts exam has now been confirmed!

"Next, I will begin announcing the list!

"The list is in no particular order and will be read according to the group sequence! Candidates whose names are called, please bring your admission tickets and identification, and come up to the stage for registration and confirmation!"

An irrepressible wave of excited whispers and discussions instantly broke out across the audience. Director Chen raised his hand to press down the noise. Once the voices subsided slightly, he began to read:

"Group One: Zhang Hai, Li Wei, Wang Chao...

"Group Two: Zhao Xing, Qian Min, Sun Lei..."

As the groups progressed, the atmosphere grew increasingly fervent. Whenever a group was called, the admitted candidates from that group couldn’t help but let out excited screams and cheers. This caused Director Chen to pause several times, helplessly waiting for them to vent their emotions.

Finally—

"Group Eight."

Director Chen’s voice echoed clearly throughout the venue. All the candidates from Jinchuan City, as well as anyone keeping an eye on Fang Chen, pricked up their ears.

"Fang Chen, Cai Long, Su Zhe, Yuan Xiao, Zou Shuyao, Hu Jiasen, Yang Fan..."

One name after another poured from Director Chen’s mouth, a full forty-five names in total!

"WAAAH!!!"

When the final name was read, Area 8 instantly erupted in earth-shattering cheers! Candidates from other areas cast looks of shock and envy in their direction.

Forty-five!

Group Eight actually had forty-five people admitted!

One had to know that aside from the larger quotas given to the local Cyan Yang City candidates, the average number of admitted students per group for other cities hovered around thirty. Group Eight’s admission rate far exceeded the average!

And it wasn’t over yet!

The list for the subsequent Group Nine also contained a massive number of candidates from Jinchuan City. Their admission count reached thirty-seven, which was similarly way above average!

According to the final statistics, the number of Jinchuan City candidates who successfully passed this year’s martial exam and entered the Cyan Yang Martial Arts Academy ranked first among the five surrounding cities, second only to the local Cyan Yang City itself!

Filled with excitement, the forty-five admitted students of Group Eight, including Fang Chen, Cai Long, and Su Zhe, walked up to the rostrum together under the gaze of countless eyes. The staff meticulously checked everyone’s admission tickets and identification documents. Once confirmed to be correct, they began the registration process, recording names and ID numbers.

Following that, the staff took out three Jade Scrolls emitting a soft glow.

"Please release a trace of your unique True Qi Aura into the Jade Scrolls in turn. Those who haven’t reached the True Martial Realm will drop a single drop of blood. This will complete the binding and entry of your identity information," a staff member explained.

This was a double insurance policy set by the academy to prevent imposters and ensure the uniqueness of each identity.

The crowd followed the instructions. One by one, they mobilized the True Qi in their bodies or cut their fingers to inject their Auras or blood into the Jade Scrolls. The Jade Scrolls flickered faintly, recording the information within.

Then, academy badges were distributed to everyone, officially marking them as prospective students.

With all the procedures completed, the academy officials on stage offered brief congratulations to the new students. The crowd then walked down from the rostrum.

However, just as they descended, before the smiles could even fade from their faces, an "AAAH!" rang out from the crowd.

Immediately, the crowd swarmed over in an uproar.

"Teacher! Doctor! This is bad—someone just committed suicide by slitting their throat!"

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