A day passed quietly, and soon it was time for the mock exam.
This was the final mock exam before the college entrance examination. Many students were eager and ready to show their strength. Almost at early dawn, the students of Qingcheng High School had already gathered together.
This mock exam adopted a lottery duel system. Every opponent one encountered was completely random. However, those who had already become 1st stage martial artists could skip the early drawing rounds directly. After all, a martial artist fighting a non-martial artist was like a giant battling a child; there was no need for such a comparison.
Just as the teacher was asking whether anyone had already broken through to become a 1st stage martial artist, a figure stepped forward without hesitation.
Many people cast envious gazes toward the front of the crowd, at the cold and handsome young man dressed in white. He was Qingcheng High School’s number one genius, Ye Qingxian.
His face, even more beautiful than a woman’s, caused countless girls’ eyes to fill with admiration.
The principal of Qingcheng High School walked forward and checked Ye Qingxian’s vitality and blood energy. Then he burst into laughter.
“Excellent! Your vitality and blood value has already exceeded 100. As expected of Qingcheng High School’s number one genius. A true dragon has emerged from our school! Students, you must learn from Ye Qingxian and strive to let Qingcheng High School produce another martial artist!”
With a true martial artist seated among them, Qingcheng High School would surely achieve excellent results in this year’s college entrance examination. At that time, the school would also obtain better resources.
Ye Qingxian nodded lightly, his face expressionless, as if becoming a martial artist was nothing worth mentioning. This attitude triggered cheers from many girls behind him.
Just as Ye Qingxian was enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by admiration, an untimely voice sounded.
“Principal, I think I’ve also broken through to become a 1st stage martial artist.” Zhu Ping’an scratched his head honestly.
“Oh? Is that true?” The principal’s face lit up with excitement. Two martial artists. That was truly double happiness.
When the principal placed his hand on Zhu Ping’an’s body, he was instantly startled and looked at him deeply.
The vitality and blood within this young man surged like a dragon. It roared violently, as if it might burst out of his body at any moment. It was even more terrifying than Ye Qingxian’s. The title of Qingcheng High School’s number one genius might soon change hands.
When the principal announced that Zhu Ping’an was indeed a martial artist as well, a wave of shocked cries erupted below.
Ye Qingxian becoming a martial artist was not surprising. He had long been famous. But Zhu Ping’an was different.
“Wait, isn’t this guy the big simp who’s always following Yan Shubing around? How did he become a martial artist so quickly?”
“No idea. Is this what they mean by simping until you have everything?”
“Zhu Ping’an must have stepped in some incredible luck. He’s completely turned his fate around this time.”
The crowd buzzed with discussion, marveling at Zhu Ping’an’s good fortune. At this moment, a sharp female voice rang out.
“So what if Zhu Ping’an became a martial artist? Even as a martial artist, he’ll still be a simp for my Bingbing.” Shen Yue, Yan Shubing’s best friend, spoke coldly.
Over the years, she had seen too many of Zhu Ping’an’s shameless acts. To exaggerate, even if Yan Shubing took off her socks, he would pick them up and soak them in water to drink. In Shen Yue’s eyes, even if such a man became a martial artist, he posed no threat at all.
“Yueyue! You’re not allowed to speak about Brother Ping’an like that!”
Yan Shubing pretended to be angry, but a trace of pride flashed in her eyes. She raised her long, fair neck like a proud little swan. The stronger the simp, the more glorious it made the one being adored.
Since Zhu Ping’an and Ye Qingxian were already martial artists, they did not participate in the initial drawing at the start of the mock exam.
They waited until the afternoon before each facing their first opponents. However, their opponents’ vitality and blood values were only close to 100 and had not broken through. Therefore, both Zhu Ping’an and Ye Qingxian defeated their opponents with ease.
At this moment, many people present focused their gazes on the two of them, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.
The next match would be the true clash of dragons and tigers. It was a battle between two martial artists. This match would determine who was truly Qingcheng High School’s number one.
“Brother Qingxian, Brother Ping’an, you both have to do your best!” Yan Shubing waved her hand.
Ye Qingxian turned his head, and on his face, cold as eternal ice, a faint smile appeared.
Zhu Ping’an also waved toward Yan Shubing. “Don’t worry, Bingbing! I’ll definitely give it my all!”
Seeing this, the crowd’s attention shifted from the two martial artists to Yan Shubing, and the entire venue erupted in an uproar.
Ye Qingxian was famously aloof, yet he would smile for Yan Shubing. The newly advanced martial artist Zhu Ping’an was also deeply devoted to her. What right did Yan Shubing have? Many girls’ eyes revealed deep jealousy.
Under the teacher’s arrangement, the two stood facing each other. Ye Qingxian looked at Zhu Ping’an calmly and firmly.
“Zhu Ping’an, step down yourself. Even among martial artists, there are differences. You are not my opponent.”
His tone was calm, devoid of any emotion, as if he were merely stating a fact.
As the male protagonist in the novel, Ye Qingxian indeed had the qualifications to say such words, provided Zhu Ping’an had not exploited a bug to obtain nine Vitality and Blood Pills.
“Teacher, can we begin?” Zhu Ping’an ignored the show-off and turned to look at the teacher acting as referee.
“Ye Qingxian is ready. As long as you’re ready, we can start at any time,” the referee replied.
“Then let’s begin,” Zhu Ping’an said.
Ye Qingxian shook his head. He slowly stepped forward, and the terrifying vitality and blood unique to a martial artist rippled outward like waves of water, making him appear like an emperor reigning over the world.
“Since you refuse to see reason, I will grant you defeat.”
“Remember, the one who defeats you is named… Ye Qingxian!”
As soon as his words fell, Ye Qingxian moved.
With a powerful stomp, he leaped approximately 9 meters in an instant and arrived 1 meter above Zhu Ping’an’s head in the blink of an eye. His speed was astonishing.
Ye Qingxian did not use any martial technique. He simply threw a punch downward toward Zhu Ping’an’s head. This punch contained all of Ye Qingxian’s vitality and blood power as a martial artist. Its might was great enough to split metal and shatter stone.
Facing this fierce attack, Zhu Ping’an seemed stunned, standing motionless in place.
“It’s over. Zhu Ping’an is going to lose.” A sharp-eyed teacher shook his head.
Ye Qingxian had launched this punch from above. As a fellow 1st stage martial artist, Zhu Ping’an’s best option would have been to avoid the edge of the attack first. If he chose to block it head-on, even if he managed to withstand it, he would inevitably be injured. Moreover, Zhu Ping’an had shown no reaction at all.
Many girls even turned their heads away, unable to bear watching the coming scene of broken bones and flowing blood.
Just as Ye Qingxian’s fist was about to reach Zhu Ping’an’s face, a large hand suddenly appeared and grabbed Ye Qingxian’s fist with a crisp smack.
Shock appeared on Ye Qingxian’s usually expressionless face, because the one who had caught his full-powered punch was Zhu Ping’an.
The powerful impact caused cracks to spread across the ground beneath Zhu Ping’an’s feet. He curled his lips slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
“Ye Qingxian, you’re really too weak.”