High School Student with Immortal Race System

「The third day.」

The tense college entrance exams seemed to be coming to an end.

Some had struggled for this for a year. Others had prepared for it their entire lives.

But no matter how important the competition, it must eventually end, whether in satisfaction or regret.

At Qiu Jing Middle School, Yang Shen walked out of the physics portion of the liberal arts exam, thus concluding all his academic subjects.

The three subjects were worth a total of 210 points. He had performed as expected, so his total score should be above 200.

As for Martial Arts... only the fifth and final subject, "Practical Combat," remained.

Like Nanliang High School, Qiu Jing Middle School had three stadiums. Two of them had been converted into practical combat exam sites, with a total of 40 test stations where students entered based on their assigned numbers.

During the previous monthly exams, students waited by sitting in rows with their classes, but for the college entrance exam, it was just a simple queue.

The lucky ones would get their turn quickly, while the unlucky might have to wait a long time.

Yang Shen stuck his examination admission ticket to his chest and closed his eyes to rest and meditate.

He ignored the countless gazes fixed on him.

Right now, he was definitely the star of this exam site.

However, he had no interest in socializing with these peers. They weren’t his schoolmates, just temporary acquaintances he had no history with and would likely never see again at university.

Finally, he heard his number called, opened his eyes, and walked toward the test station.

Each test station was equipped with an examiner, a safety officer, a recorder, and numerous pieces of equipment.

The examiner and safety officer were both at least in the Innate Realm. Furthermore, the safety officer had to be a speed-type Martial Artist, capable of quickly stopping a fight and performing a rescue.

There was even a medical team on the side, ready to treat injured students at a moment’s notice. Every detail had been considered.

When Yang Shen walked into the test station, all the teachers’ hearts skipped a beat...

’So this is the genius who’s been the center of attention at Qiu Jing Middle School, and even all of Jinshui, for the past two days?’

’Just how much power will he display in the practical combat exam...?’

The chief examiner was a middle-aged man of about forty with a broad face, a firm mouth, and a buzz cut.

Yang Shen cupped his fists toward the teacher, performing a Martial Artist’s salute.

"Examiner, student Yang Shen is in position."

The examiner sized Yang Shen up without showing much of a reaction, simply saying calmly, "You have three minutes to prepare."

But Yang Shen remained in his saluting posture, standing as straight and tall as a winter pine.

"I have something I must say beforehand. This exam is very important to me, so I will be going all out."

The examiner said, "That’s good."

"So I hope you will pay close attention... According to the rules, I can’t reveal my abilities beforehand, nor can I inquire about the examiner’s identity or realm. But... if you are below the Middle Stage of Innate... please be extremely careful, because..."

At this, Yang Shen finally looked up, revealing a pair of sharp, star-like eyes.

"...there will be a risk to your life."

His tone was flat and calm... not out of arrogance, but as a sincere warning from Yang Shen.

Back when he was in the Middle Stage of Marrow Refining, he was already only slightly inferior to Long Jiu, who was at the Middle Stage of Innate.

And now... he was a completely new version of himself.

He knew he shouldn’t underestimate a college entrance exam examiner. They were on a completely different level from the ones at the monthly exams and might even have mastered "Martial Arts." But the necessary warning still had to be given.

He could fight without the intent to "kill," but in a real fight between Martial Artists, it was impossible not to aim to "injure."

Otherwise, there would be no way to fight at all.

’If he can’t block it, he could actually die...’

If it weren’t against the rules, Yang Shen would have even wanted to warn him that he had mastered Overlapping Waves. But... if he said it, he’d be disqualified.

There were all sorts of ways to cheat. There had been cases where candidates revealed their Cultivation Technique to prove their identity and give a secret signal, getting the examiner to go easy on them.

This was especially true for disciples from Martial Arts Families.

The test station fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of a gentle breeze... The examiner was stunned for a second, then suddenly broke into a smile.

"Very well... In that case, let me see if you can actually do it."

Yang Shen nodded and took off his shirt completely, revealing a lean, powerful physique where every muscle was sharply defined.

Buddha Sound Body Refining Technique... 50%.

Rising Sun Wheel... activate.

Steam began to swirl around him, denser and more turbulent than it was during the first subject exam.

Even Yang Shen’s short hair began to feel as if it were faintly floating upward.

Yang Shen’s hands moved slowly, pulling a stream of white vapor to swirl before his chest, which he then gripped tightly in mid-air.

"Candidate Yang Shen is ready."

’I wonder if the examiner is, too.’

"Begin!"

The next moment, Yang Shen activated "Fire Element Escape," and his entire body shot forward like a meteor.

Instant acceleration! Sudden Stop!

In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the examiner and threw a forward-stepping punch!

The unnerving part wasn’t his speed, but his mastery over inertia!

The examiner blocked with his thick arms. A tremendous force sent a sharp pain through them; even if this boy wasn’t Innate, his Power was nearly on par!

Yang Shen’s Buddha Sound Body Refining Technique always granted him the peak physique for his current realm!

However, the examiner was no rookie. He saw through Yang Shen’s intention and planted his stance firmly to avoid being knocked into the air, which would have left him open to an aerial combo from Yang Shen.

At the same time, his right hand shot out with exquisite precision, trying to strike at an opening in Yang Shen’s guard.

But even more ridiculous than Yang Shen’s Power was his speed. With a slight pivot on the ball of his foot, he appeared at the examiner’s side and delivered a knee strike.

To Yang Shen’s surprise, the blow still only managed to lift the examiner’s feet slightly off the ground.

In a way that seemed to defy the laws of physics, the examiner landed solidly on the ground again, even cracking the floor of the test station.

Yang Shen frowned slightly. ’A Cultivation Technique? Or a Step Technique?’

Seeing that knocking him airborne was hopeless, Yang Shen didn’t panic. He immediately switched to a completely suppressive posture and began a merciless assault on the examiner.

Today, aside from the dangerous "Rising Sun Flame," he would hold nothing back!

Beside the test station, the other safety officer—the speed-type Innate Realm expert—had his eyes darting rapidly to follow the fight, not missing a single exchange as he watched everything closely.

’This candidate should be a balanced type, yet his speed is unbelievable!’

After just ten moves, his colleague was making more and more mistakes because he couldn’t keep up with Yang Shen’s speed. The fight, which had started as an even exchange, was gradually shifting to a defensive counter-attack strategy for the examiner.

’He has a higher realm, but his reactions can’t keep up. What kind of Shifting Technique is this high schooler cultivating?’

’This speed is just absurd!’

In Jinshui District, the first student to ever beat up an examiner had appeared.

This was a first in history, whether back when it was "Jinshui County" or now as "Jinshui District."

Yang Shen’s momentum was like a raging fire, his speed like a meteor. Those in lower realms couldn’t even see him clearly.

The two exchanged dozens of blows in rapid succession. The ground cracked, and dirt and stone flew everywhere.

But Yang Shen could also sense his opponent’s endurance. He was likely also a master at the Middle Stage of Innate, and a very experienced one at that.

His conventional methods, while fierce, weren’t enough to secure a decisive victory.

The next moment, as if struck by inspiration, Yang Shen swung his right fist.

"CRACKLE!!!"

Red lightning coalesced on his knuckles.

The safety officer cried out directly, "What!! Is that..."

’Overlapping Waves?! From a high school student who’s just starting out?’

’What kind of damn fool would teach a novice Martial Artist something so dangerous!’

The examiner had no time to react. He had just blocked a straight punch when he saw a dangerous red flash approaching in his peripheral vision.

Time seemed to slow down... The exquisite yet powerful punch landed squarely on the examiner’s chest and abdomen.

"Urk... HAH!!!"

The examiner coughed up a mouthful of hot blood, heavily wounded!

Overlapping Waves... a technique that folded and rebounded one’s source energy within the body... Its power was practically limitless. A Martial Artist of any realm who mastered it could unleash several times their own destructive force.

Even though Yang Shen could only manage three folds at present, it was still terrifyingly powerful!

Three folds. No matter how you looked at it, it was impressive!

The examiner’s internal organs were already damaged in multiple places, but this only served to awaken his ferocity.

Yang Shen’s ferocious assault and his own injuries made him forget he was in an exam. This was a life-or-death battle!!

Almost as a reflex, he swept his hands in front of his chest and slammed them together.

"BOOM!"

The next instant, a massive shockwave actually erupted from between his palms.

The safety officer roared, "Are you crazy!"

This is the college entrance exam! You’re using Martial Arts?!

He was about to charge in and fulfill his duty as a safety officer.

However, he then saw Yang Shen leap high into the air, gracefully dodging the terrifying, pillar-like shockwave with the exquisite agility of a soaring Dragon.

After executing "Overlapping Waves," his condition had once again improved.

Then, his figure flickered again as if teleporting.

Instant acceleration! Sudden Stop!

The ability to fire a shockwave with his hands was unfamiliar to him, but he seized the opportunity when the examiner’s stance became slightly unstable from the recoil of his Martial Arts.

With a twisting back-kick, he finally sent the examiner flying, lifting him off his feet.

Off-balance, out of position, and in disarray...

The examiner, his mouth full of blood, immediately knew this was bad...

The next moment, Yang Shen became like an afterimage, constantly flickering and stopping suddenly, launching a fierce assault from all directions.

The examiner was like a balloon being hit repeatedly, unable to even touch the ground.

The match was decided!

He crushed the college entrance exam examiner for a perfect score in practical combat!!

But he was still missing a finishing move!

Yang Shen appeared one last time and grabbed his opponent’s ankle.

It was time for that familiar routine again.

Someone’s favorite move: swinging them around wildly!

The immense inertia from being swung made it impossible for the opponent to break free, and the reverberating force from just the first slam was enough to make one’s mind go blank.

Just like how Yang Shen enjoyed pinning people to walls like shish kebabs, it looked brutish, but was actually a display of combat intelligence!

"SLAM! SLAM! SLAM!"

’Those in the Innate Realm are more durable, so I have to use more force and slam him for longer!’

The massive sounds pounded on the hearts of everyone around them, time and time again. The ground shattered, sending debris flying everywhere!

The safety officer stood at the edge of the area, momentarily dumbfounded.

’My job is to protect the candidate’s safety...’

’Now the examiner is the one who’s a little unsafe... Should I go up and stop this?’

’Waiting online for an answer! Urgent!’

Farther away, someone else looked around in a daze.

"Damn... talk about breaking the law in broad daylight! Who dares to do construction during the college entrance exams? Aren’t they afraid of being fined to death?!"

==Teleportation Gate==

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