High Martial Arts: Gains one point of health per second, sweeping across the heavens.

"I know this is incredibly difficult for most of you," Li Heng said, looking at the shocked expressions on the students' faces. "But this is the stark reality! Every step in martial arts requires a massive amount of resources! That's why family background, talent, and opportunity are so important!"

His gaze swept across every young face in the class: "Refining your martial arts acupoints is extremely difficult, but with each successful advancement of one level, your strength will leap forward!"

This brings me one step closer to the threshold of a top martial arts university! It will even have a significant impact on the future development of my martial meridians!

"Therefore, do not slack off! You must practice the Basic Breathing Method every day without fail! If your family's finances allow, seek out more efficient breathing methods, buy monster meat, and purchase blood essence from others in the Cloud Realm!"

Utilize every means to accelerate the accumulation of Qi and Blood—elixirs, Qi and Blood coins, and even demon beast meat! Before the single-plank bridge of the martial arts exam, exert every effort to temper yourself, only then can you stand out!

When the bell rang, Li Heng said no more, picked up his lesson plan, and left the classroom.

The classroom erupted in chaos.

"My god! It costs 20 health points to upgrade a martial arts acupoint to level 2? And 40 to level 3? Who can afford that?!"

"Damn it, I felt like I'd be burdened with a mountain of martial arts debt just by opening all ninety-nine martial arts acupoints before the martial arts exam! I didn't expect I'd also have to undergo tempering and upgrading!"

"This is a real money-devouring beast!"

Almost everyone was in despair over this horrific drain on resources.

Only Su Jie, with his head down, couldn't help but curl up a smile at the corners of his mouth, which eventually turned into a silent smile.

"Martial Aperture Tempering... Gold-Devouring Beast?"

He "looked" at the system panel in his mind, where the terrifying blood reserves had already broken through the 30,000 mark and were still steadily increasing by 1 point per second.

"Excuse me."

"I may not have much else, but my blood and energy... are plentiful!"

He had even begun to multitask, quietly channeling 20 points of Qi and Blood to begin refining one of his martial arts acupoints.

As a top performer, you can be low-key, but you can't stand still!

[Consuming 20 points of Qi and Blood, Martial Aperture Tempering in progress...]

The health value on the system panel dropped by 20 points, but it was quickly pulled back up by the "Original Breathing Technique" which restored one point per second.

[Ding! Martial Aperture Refinement Successful! Current Martial Aperture Level Increased to Level 2. Combat Power +2!]

"Hmm? It takes one minute to temper a martial acupoint, and my qi and blood recovery rate is 1 point per second. The recovery rate is faster than the consumption rate?"

[Ding! Martial Aperture Refinement Successful! Current Martial Aperture Level Increased to Level 2. Combat Power +2!]

A surge of power, far purer and stronger than the martial arts acupoints he had opened the previous night, flowed into his limbs and bones like a gentle stream, strengthening his physique.

The thrill of this visible increase in strength brought immense satisfaction to Su Jie, who had been the Scroll King in his previous life.

[Consuming 20 points of Qi and Blood, Martial Aperture Tempering in progress...]

[Ding! Martial Aperture Refinement Successful! Current Martial Aperture Level Increased to Level 2. Combat Power +2!]

Just as he was enjoying the subtle boost to his strength, a system notification suddenly resounded deep within his mind:

[Ding! Detected that the host has identified the core cultivation path of this world—Martial Aperture Tempering. Main quest now issued: 'Supreme Foundation'!]

[Mission Requirements: Before the start of this martial arts examination, refine all ninety-nine basic martial arts acupoints within your body to level ten (perfect)!]

[Task Rewards:]

1. Unlock the core system function: [Arsenal of All Heavens]

2. Obtain the exclusive title: [Extreme Foundation Builder]

3. A mystery grand prize.

[Failure Penalty: True strength lies in self-discipline. Failure to achieve this indicates limited potential, and the system will reduce subsequent resource allocation.]

Upon seeing the sudden task prompt, especially the requirement to "temper all ninety-nine martial acupoints to level ten," even Su Jie, who possessed a system, couldn't help but gasp.

This level of difficulty is insane!

According to the information just revealed by Instructor Li Heng and some of the original owner's memories, ordinary people are considered qualified if they can open all their martial acupoints before the martial arts exam. Level 2 is considered excellent, and Level 3 and 4 are considered geniuses from wealthy families. As for Level 5 and 6, probably only those prodigies cultivated by powerful forces can achieve that.

Level 10? Never even heard of that! This isn't a path designed for normal people!

However, this shock lasted for less than three seconds before being replaced by an even stronger sense of excitement and fighting spirit.

What is the King of Roll afraid of? He's afraid of having no goals and no challenges!

"Supreme Dao Foundation... Heavenly Armory... Unimaginable, mysterious grand prize..." Su Jie licked his slightly dry lips, his eyes seemingly burning with fire. "This is more interesting! This is more worthy of my system!"

"So what if it's a gold-devouring beast? I'll drown you with my own blood and qi!"

Before the martial arts exam, all ninety-nine acupoints were at level ten perfection!

This goal, which seemed like a pipe dream to anyone else, had now become a goal that Su Jie had to achieve!

He shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and continued to devote himself to the great cause of "mad tempering".

Time flew by amidst Su Jie's "ding-dong" system notification sounds.

The morning classes ended quickly. As soon as the bell rang crisply, signifying the end of the day's learning at school, the atmosphere in the entire class instantly became light and cheerful.

"School's finally over!"

"I can go home this afternoon and practice my breathing techniques in peace!"

"Most importantly, it's Friday! No school for the whole weekend!"

The students were excitedly packing up their books while discussing their weekend plans. Their young faces beamed with smiles of relief at being free from the constraints of schoolwork, and the classroom was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Feeling the renewed power within his body, Su Jie was filled with boundless pride. In just one morning, he had already refined and upgraded over eighty level-one martial acupoints to level two! His combat strength had increased by more than 160 points!

His base combat strength has now exceeded 260 points! This far surpasses that of Zheng Xuan, the so-called number one in the grade!

"At this rate, I can temper all my martial acupoints to level four, or even level five, in just a few days!" Su Jie was filled with excitement. He packed his things and prepared to leave the classroom.

As soon as he stepped out of the teaching building and turned into a tree-lined path leading to the school gate, three students who looked like troublemakers and were wearing uniforms from other schools blocked his way.

The leader was tall and had a roguish smile on his face. He looked Su Jie up and down with an unfriendly gaze.

"Kid, you're Su Jie?"

Su Jie stopped, his expression calm. "It's me. What is it?"

"Heh, pretty arrogant." The cocky-looking boy sneered. "I heard you're pretty cocky, huh? Daring to bully Xue'er? Do you know that Xue'er is under my protection, Wang Meng's protection?"

It turned out to be reinforcements that Lin Xue'er had brought. Su Jie sneered inwardly, but his actions were swift.

His gaze swept over the three men. Based on the original owner's vague memories, Wang Meng seemed to be a small-time hoodlum from the neighboring school. Relying on his family's modest wealth, he had opened eighty martial acupoints and enjoyed bullying ordinary students. The other two henchmen also had a combat strength of around 40 points.

"Wang Meng, right?" Su Jie asked calmly. "Lin Xue'er owes me something, and it's only right that I make her pay it back. What, you want to pay it back for her?"

Enraged by Su Jie's attitude, Wang Meng stepped forward, almost touching Su Jie's face, and said fiercely, "Kid, I see you're refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit! Now, immediately, come with me to apologize to Sister Xue'er, and we'll forgive the two hundred points of health you owe! Otherwise..."

He clenched his fist, his knuckles cracking, conveying a strong sense of threat.

"What else?" Su Jie raised an eyebrow and asked with great interest.

"Or I'll make sure you leave here on your back!" Wang Meng sneered. "Don't think I won't lay a hand on you just because you're in your school! Dealing with a weakling like you is a piece of cake for me!"

His two henchmen behind him also laughed in unison, clearly not taking Su Jie seriously.

Su Jie sighed and shook his head: "I'm in a hurry to get home and cultivate."

Wang Meng was taken aback: "What?"

"I said," Su Jie raised his head, his eyes instantly turning sharp as knives, "I'm in a hurry!"

Before he could finish speaking, Su Jie made his move!

Fast! Extremely fast!