If I let you practice martial arts, you'll compress your vital energy ten thousand times?

The next morning.

The bells of Longyuan Academy slowly echoed from the depths of the floating academy area.

The sound of the bell was not harsh.

It sounded like metallic echoes falling from the crack in the star gate, one after another, causing the source energy array patterns throughout the entire academy area to shimmer with a faint silver light.

The new student rating plaza was already packed with people.

This is not an ordinary playground like the Seventh Safety Zone.

The entire plaza is suspended in mid-air.

Beneath their feet lay deep silver energy crystal plates, each with intricate dragon-patterned patterns flowing across it.

The square is surrounded by tiered viewing platforms.

Seated on the viewing platform were mentors from Longyuan Academy, instructors from the Resource Institute, representatives from various families, and many senior students.

Above the plaza, a huge star gate projection hangs.

Silvery-white starlight descended, illuminating the entire rating plaza with a cold and solemn atmosphere.

All the new students were wearing the reserve battle uniforms issued by Longyuan Academy.

Black background with silver patterns.

The cuffs bear the Longyuan logo.

He wore an identification tag around his neck.

Lin Yuan was the only exception.

He was still wearing that old, faded school uniform.

Standing among a group of local freshmen from Longyuan, he stood out conspicuously.

Lin Xiaoya stood beside him, carrying that old schoolbag, her fingers gently gripping the strap.

She could sense that many people were looking at her brother.

There was curiosity in those eyes.

There was also disdain.

It's more of an undisguised scrutiny.

It was as if they weren't looking at a new student, but rather at an exception that shouldn't be there.

Song Li stood on the other side of the crowd and whispered to Ji Qinghe:

"Why is he still wearing this?"

"This is the freshman ranking section of Longyuan Academy."

"He didn't even collect his spare battle suit, did he?"

A girl next to him smiled.

"Maybe the people in District 7 aren't used to it."

"After all, they come from the border region."

Song Li pouted.

"Wasn't it said he was admitted through a guaranteed S-level admission?"

"It looks really strange that someone who was recommended for an S-level university is dressed like this."

Ji Qinghe did not respond.

She looked at Lin Yuan in the distance.

His breathing was faint.

Standing among a group of geniuses, he certainly wouldn't stand out.

But for some reason, she always felt that this person was too calm.

He was so calm that it was as if all the gazes, all the discussions, and all the pressure around him had nothing to do with him.

This was different from the other freshmen she had seen who pretended to be calm.

Those people are just putting on a brave face.

Lin Yuan is not.

He genuinely doesn't care.

……

On the high platform of the square.

Dean Qin Yue of the Resources Department sat to one side, his expression indifferent.

Several faculty members from the Institute of Resources were sitting next to him.

Further on were several instructors.

Gu Changye sat in the audience.

He was still holding that black notebook.

With a gentle smile on his face, he looked like someone who had simply come to watch the fun.

But his gaze remained fixed on Lin Yuan.

Qin Yue glanced at the square and said calmly:

"Let's begin."

The mentor in charge of the evaluation nodded and waved his hand.

The testing stone in the center of the square slowly rose.

It was a huge, silvery-white stone tablet.

On the surface of the stone tablet, star gate patterns and martial arts qi and blood patterns appear simultaneously.

The first item.

Basic boundary detection.

One by one, the new students stepped forward.

"Late stage of Qi Condensation Realm".

"Early stage of Xuankai realm."

"Middle stage of Xuankai realm."

"Peak of the Profound Sea Realm".

When Qin Jin stepped forward, the murmurs in the square noticeably subsided.

Qin Jin was wearing a black and gold battle suit.

The Qin family crest on his waist gleamed coldly under the starlight.

He stood in front of the testing stone and pressed it down.

boom!

On the testing stone, the illusory image of Xuanhai appeared.

A silvery-white light shot up several feet in an instant.

The rating mentor's voice rose slightly:

"Qin Jin".

"Peak of the Profound Sea Realm".

"True Qi Condensation Level: Superior".

A low gasp of surprise rippled through the viewing platform.

"As expected of a direct descendant of the Qin family."

"At this age, someone at the peak of the Profound Sea Realm should already be able to qualify for a spot in the Inner Academy's reserve program, right?"

He should be able to secure a spot in the Star Source Pool.

Qin Jin withdrew his hand, his expression calm.

But the arrogance in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Song Li's eyes brightened slightly.

"This is truly a genius of Dragon Abyss City."

"Peak of the Profound Sea Realm".

"They're much better than us ordinary prospective students."

Ji Qinghe nodded gently.

Qin Jin is indeed very strong.

At least among the freshmen, he has reason to be proud.

soon.

The rating mentor read out the next name.

"Lin Yuan".

The sound faded.

Almost simultaneously, all eyes in the square turned to that direction.

Lin Xiaoya's fingers tightened.

Lin Yuan patted the back of her hand.

"Wait here for me."

"Um."

Lin Xiaoya nodded.

Lin Yuan walked toward the testing stone.

The old school uniforms looked particularly simple under the silvery starlight.

Qin Jin stood not far away, watching him walk over, a slight smile playing on his lips.

He would like to see.

How did someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm manage to get an S-rank?

Lin Yuan stood in front of the testing stone.

Raise your hand.

Press.

The testing stone remained silent for a moment.

Then, a very faint light of blood and qi appeared.

There is no true qi.

There was no fluctuation in the dantian.

Only the most basic Qi and blood reactions.

The rating mentor looked at the results, his expression turning strange for a moment, before reading aloud:

"Lin Yuan".

"First level of Qi and Blood Realm".

"No fluctuation of true energy."

"The dantian is not yet open."

"Special constitution...unknown."

The sound spread.

The square quieted down for a moment.

Then a murmur of suppressed laughter rang out.

"He really is at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm."

"I thought the rumors were exaggerated."

"Why would someone like this get an S-level guaranteed admission?"

"How exactly was District Seven rated?"

Lin Xiaoya's face turned pale.

Hearing those sounds made her feel a little sad.

She wanted to say that her brother wasn't a good-for-nothing.

But this place is too big.

Too many people.

She didn't know what to say.

Lin Yuan withdrew his hand, his expression unchanged.

It was as if the test results weren't his.

As Qin Jin watched this scene, the contempt in his eyes finally became undisguised.

He had originally thought that Lin Yuan possessed at least some hidden talent.

The test results showed that no abnormalities were detected in the stone.

Qi and Blood Realm, Level 1.

The goods are genuine and of good quality.

Qin Jin took a step forward.

"Seventh District, Grade S"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was just loud enough for everyone around him to hear.

"Do you dare to take one of my moves?"

The murmurs in the square fell silent.

Many freshmen's eyes lit up immediately.

coming.

Qin Jin wanted to test the quality of this S-grade border region.

The rating mentor frowned.

"Qin Jin, this is the basic rating stage, not the competitive phase."

Qin Jin said calmly:

"Mentor, the Dragon Abyss Academy's ranking system includes practical assessments."

"I just wanted to see in advance whether an S-rank student at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm was worthy of occupying the academy's resources."

That sounds very high-sounding.

On the viewing platform, many people did not object.

Qin Yue simply watched quietly.

Clearly, this was tacit approval.

Lin Yuan glanced at Qin Jin.

"No need."

The entire room fell silent.

Qin Jin was stunned for a moment.

He then laughed.

"You do have some self-awareness."

Lin Yuan said calmly:

I was afraid you wouldn't be able to handle it.

The laughter stopped abruptly.

Qin Jin's face instantly darkened.

"What did you say?"

Lin Yuan did not repeat himself.

He simply stood there, his expression calm.

Qin Jin saw that calmness as a provocation.

One Qi and Blood Realm Level 1.

A useless border region official who got an S-rank through connections.

How dare you say such things in front of him?

Qin Jin took a step forward.

The aura of the peak of the Profound Sea Realm erupted suddenly.

He did not use any weapons.

He simply raised his hand and struck.

True energy condensed in his palm, transforming into a black-gold palm print that pressed down on Lin Yuan.

This palm strike wouldn't kill.

But it was enough to make someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm kneel down on the spot.

Even broken bones and torn tendons.

Lin Xiaoya's expression changed.

"elder brother!"

Song Li was also startled.

"Has Qin Jin really made a move?"

Ji Qinghe subconsciously held her breath.

In the square, almost everyone thought Lin Yuan was going to be crushed by that palm strike.

But the next moment.

Lin Yuan simply raised his hand.

It was like swatting away an insect that flew right in front of you.

boom!

That palm print of true qi at the peak of the Profound Sea Realm shattered instantly.

Followed by.

An invisible, heavy pressure surged back out.

Qin Jin's expression changed drastically.

He didn't have time to react at all.

It felt like being hit head-on by an invisible mountain.

boom!

Qin Jin was sent flying backwards.

It slammed hard against the edge of the rating table.

The energy crystal panel was smashed and cracked in a spiderweb pattern.

"puff--"

Qin Jin opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of blood.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone was stunned.

Song Li's eyes widened.

"Qin...Qin Jin was sent flying?"

"Isn't he at the peak of the Profound Sea Realm?"

"Isn't Lin Yuan at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm?"

"How is this possible?"

The freshmen next to them also completely erupted in excitement.

"What just happened?"

"I didn't see it clearly!"

"Lin Yuan seemed to have just waved his hand."

"A mere first-level Qi and Blood Realm cultivator casually defeats a peak Profound Sea Realm cultivator who coughs up blood?"

"Is it fake?"

Lin Xiaoya was also stunned.

Then he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

She knew it.

My brother will be alright.

When Qin Jin was helped up, his face was pale and his eyes were full of disbelief.

He couldn't accept it.

He was actually sent flying by someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

impossible.

It's impossible!

While the entire audience was in shock, the expressions of several instructors from the Resource Institute on the high platform turned solemn.

One of the white-browed instructors suddenly stared at a spot three feet around Lin Yuan.

A faint red lotus pattern just flashed by there.

It's very light.

But he saw it.

The white-browed instructor said in a deep voice:

"It's not his own power."

"It's a protective seal."

As soon as those words were spoken...

The noise in the square suddenly stopped.

Everyone looked at him.

Instructor Bai Mei continued:

"Lin Yuan has a high-level protective mark left by the ancient cultivator with the blood-faced body."

"Qin Jin's attack just now triggered the protective seal and was countered."

That's why Qin Jin was injured.

The crowd below immediately began to discuss the matter.

Who is the Blood-Faced Ancient Cultivator?

"You don't know this? It's said that a powerful ancient body cultivator suddenly appeared in the Seventh District a while ago and became incredibly powerful. He even killed the leader of the Dark Spirit Society's branch."

"I also heard that the senior forcefully shattered several black doors; that's terrifying."

"It's said that this kid is the disciple that senior highly values. I wonder who that senior is..."

"Shh, shut up, do you want to die?"

It turned out to be the case.

The shock in everyone's hearts finally found an outlet.

It wasn't Lin Yuanqiang.

It's because the protective seal left by the Blood Elder is too strong.

Otherwise, how could someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm casually defeat a peak Profound Sea Realm cultivator?

Qin Jin's expression softened slightly upon hearing this.

Protect the seal.

Correct.

It must be a protective seal.

If it weren't for the protective seal, how could he have lost to Lin Yuan?

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, stared at Lin Yuan, and said in a slightly hoarse voice:

"Using the protective seal to counterattack, you call that a skill?"

Lin Yuan glanced at him.

"You're the one who's vomiting blood."

Qin Jin's face flushed red instantly.

This statement was even more humiliating than the previous one.

Many people in the square wanted to laugh, but dared not laugh out loud.

Qin Yue's face also darkened.

He looked at Lin Yuan and spoke calmly:

"Since Lin Yuan does indeed possess a high-level protective seal."

"So it's reasonable that he passed the basic security rating."

"However, the Star Source Pool qualification is a core resource of Dragon Abyss Academy."

Many people nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Qin Yue continued:

"If Lin Yuan wants to obtain a one-day qualification for the Star Source Pool, he must pass the Guardian Pressure Test."

Lin Xiaoya looked up, somewhat nervous.

Su Qinghan stood not far away, her expression slightly cold.

This is the resource institute's method.

When Qin Jin's probing failed, they immediately changed to a more reasonable rule to continue pressuring Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan looked up at Qin Yue.

"After approval, the Star Source Pool will be mine?"

Qin Yue frowned.

"Only a one-day qualification."

Lin Yuan nodded.

That's enough.

Qin Yue's eyes darkened slightly.

"it is good."

He looked toward the faculty seating area of ​​the Resources Institute.

"Who will conduct the test?"

On the instructors' table, several instructors exchanged glances.

For a moment, no one got up.

It's not fear.

Instead, they felt it was beneath them.

A middle-aged instructor frowned and said:

"You want me to fight someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm?"

"Winning isn't honorable."

Another instructor also shook his head:

"He relies on protecting the seal; it's pointless to fight him."

"If the protective seal reacts negatively, it will be embarrassing."

"But if you use too little force, you can't measure the limit."

"trouble."

The group shifted the blame to each other.

The atmosphere of disdain in the square became apparent once again.

It's not that they're afraid to make a move against Lin Yuan.

Rather, they were unwilling.

Because in their eyes, it is undignified to attack someone at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

Lin Xiaoya gripped her schoolbag strap tightly and lowered her head.

She could tell.

These people still look down on my brother.

Just then, a man in a gray instructor's uniform stood up.

He looked to be in his thirties, with a calm and composed demeanor and a refined air.

The initial stage of the town's administration.

Shen Xiuhe.

He walked towards the ring, his voice calm:

"I'll do it."

"Since we're going to test it, someone has to do it."

Qin Yue nodded.

"Instructor Shen, then you can do it."

Shen Xiuhe stepped onto the resource arena.

Just then, a gentle voice suddenly came from the audience.

"How about we take a gamble?"

Everyone turned their heads.

Gu Changye sat there with a smile on his face.

Several instructors looked at him.

"What does Investigator Gu want to bet on?"

Gu Changye pointed to Lin Yuan and Shen Xiuhe on the arena.

"I bet Lin Yuan can withstand three punches."

The instructors immediately burst into laughter.

"Investigator Gu, this is the town's instructor."

"No matter how strong the protective seal is, it depends on how much power the person who left the seal is willing to expend."

"I bet Shen Xiuhe can break the seal within three punches."

"I'm also betting on Coach Shen to win."

"A mere protective seal, how could it possibly withstand the full power of a general?"

Gu Changye's smile became even gentler.

"it is good."

"Then I'll bet on Lin Yuan."

He lowered his head and quietly wrote a line in his notebook.

These people are so cute.

A brief pause.

He added another sentence.

Hopefully, Shen Xiuhe won't kneel too awkwardly.

After finishing writing, Gu Changye looked up at the arena, his smile deepening.

Everyone assumed it was a protective seal.

Only he knows.

That's not a protective seal.

On the arena.

Shen Xiuhe looked at Lin Yuan.

He didn't have Qin Jin's arrogance.

I'm just speaking from the perspective of a proper instructor:

"First level of Qi and Blood Realm".

"I'll give you three breaths to admit defeat."

Lin Yuan walked onto the stage.

Stand still.

Look at him.

I'll give you three chances.

The entire room fell silent once again.

Madness!

That's incredibly arrogant!

Standing opposite them was a town general-level figure.

All eyes were immediately drawn to the resource arena.

Qin Jin stared intently at Lin Yuan.

Song Li held her breath.

Ji Qinghe's eyes narrowed slightly.

Lin Xiaoya stood below the stage and whispered:

"elder brother……"

Lin Yuan did not turn around.

He simply raised his hand and pressed down gently.

He indicated to her that she didn't need to worry.

Shen Xiuhe slowly exhaled.

"it is good."

"The first punch."