The Entry-plundering Demon Hunter

After Tang Qinru left,

Lin Yi’s life returned to its usual tranquility.

Every day was nothing but training.

The Martial Arts Exam was getting closer and closer.

[Martial Arts Realm: Tier Three, Star Two]

[Qi and Blood Value: 88.15%]

Lin Yi stared at his personal stats panel, lost in thought.

It had been a month since he broke through to Star Two.

Although his realm had been steadily improving, the pace was much slower than before.

"The Martial Arts Exam is in two days!"

"Looks like my chances of breaking through to Star Three are slim."

Lin Yi chuckled.

Still, for a third-year high school student...

...to have reached a Cultivation Realm of Tier Three, Star Two—and be on the verge of Tier Four—

...was already unprecedented.

Ever since the Martial Arts Exam was established, there had been a few exceptionally talented students every year.

But geniuses who could break through to Star Two were few and far between.

Let alone a student like Lin Yi, who was about to break through to Star Three.

At his current level, taking first place in the city—or even first place across all eighteen cities of the Old District’s Martial Arts Exam—would be no problem.

Unless an even more monstrous talent appeared.

But the chances of that were incredibly low.

"Do you know what’s going to be on the Martial Arts Exam?"

Across from him in the noodle shop, Wei Nan looked up and asked.

Lin Yi glanced at him. "The exam questions? How would I know!"

"I’ve got some inside info. I’ll let you in on it, but it might not be accurate!"

Wei Nan suddenly became secretive, lowering his voice. "I heard it has something to do with Demon Hunting!"

"What? Demon Hunting?"

Lin Yi was taken aback. There weren’t any demon beasts outside anymore.

Those demon beasts were still plotting something big; where would they even go to hunt them?

Wei Nan seemed to read Lin Yi’s mind.

He quickly explained, "Don’t be so quick to disbelieve. Apparently, it uses technology provided by the New District, and some Array set up by those old geezers from the Martial Arts Alliance!"

"It’s a virtual scenario, just like playing a video game. You put on some equipment, enter the game to hunt demons, and your data is tracked and recorded the whole time!"

"Basically, you just have to meet the passing score. You can die in it, and if you do, you’re forcibly kicked out, which means you fail the exam. Got it?"

After Wei Nan finished,

Lin Yi laughed. "Who did you hear all this from? Don’t tell me it was those people on the forums again."

"Don’t worry about who I heard it from. Anyway, I think it’s pretty much on the money... Besides, the Martial Arts Exam isn’t just one test. This would count as a type of combat simulation, right?"

At this, Lin Yi nodded.

The standards for the Martial Arts Exam were strict, with several main categories of tests.

One was practical combat, which tested one’s change in mindset when facing danger.

As a Martial Artist, one was naturally different from an ordinary person.

So, rather than a test of combat, it was more a test of mentality.

Then there were the various physical functions.

Things like punching power, explosive strength, speed, jumping ability, and so on.

Each had a passing threshold.

Additionally, there was the Qi and Blood value test. One’s realm was the basic entry requirement for the Martial Arts Exam.

In previous years, the threshold was Tier Four. As long as you reached the Tier Four realm,

you had basically cleared the first hurdle.

This also blocked some students who wanted to take the Martial Arts Exam to change their destiny...

...but were forced to give up because their own conditions and talent were insufficient.

Finally, there was one major test, which was also the most critical part of the Martial Arts Exam.

However, this major test was different every year.

So, no one could guess in advance what the topic would be.

"Anyway, we both have real combat experience—especially you, you’re always taking Demon Hunting missions!"

"If the second major section really is a combat simulation like I said, that’s an advantage for us!"

"I’ve already estimated it. We both pass the Qi and Blood requirement!"

"The physical functions section should be no problem, and we mastered the basic fist and leg techniques a long time ago, right?"

"That just leaves the two major sections: one combat simulation and one unknown section!"

"As long as we pass all the initial parts, we should be able to meet the standard on the last one, even if we don’t get a perfect score!"

After Wei Nan finished speaking,

he lowered his head and slurped down a few more mouthfuls of noodles.

Lin Yi nodded as well. For him, personally,

the first few sections were no problem at all.

The Qi and Blood realm, needless to say,

even if he couldn’t reach Star Three before the exam, he could still pass with his Tier Four, Star Two level.

As for the physical functions, Lin Yi felt they posed no challenge.

He had been hunting demons all this time, which had boosted many of his stats.

Things like strength, explosive power, and physique were constantly increasing.

The most obvious change was that the current Lin Yi was much stronger than when he had first registered for the exam.

The muscles on his body were also becoming more defined.

He had even grown to a height of 1.82 meters.

These were all benefits brought by his training and the Demon Beast Meat.

Besides, he was still a high school student; he could still grow a bit more.

As for Basic Fist Technique, Basic Leg Technique, and Basic Body Technique, he had maxed those out long ago.

He could pass the assessment with ease, even without using any other fist or body techniques.

If the combat simulation Wei Nan mentioned was real,

it would be another bonus question for Lin Yi and Wei Nan.

It wouldn’t be challenging at all.

However... Lin Yi still felt a little uncertain.

That final major section was the core of the entire Martial Arts Exam.

It was also the section with the most points.

Its importance went without saying. Lin Yi swallowed the noodles in his mouth.

He shook his head and said, "I don’t agree with you. That last major section is more important. Don’t forget, your major at a Martial Arts University is tied to your score!"

"If you want to get into a good major, you have to have a high enough score, right?"

"So, no matter what the questions are, we just have to give it our all!"

After Lin Yi finished speaking,

Wei Nan nodded. "Back to school tomorrow, Martial Arts Exam the day after!"

"I’ll go online and do some research when I get home tonight!"

"I’ll see if I can guess it. Actually, the major sections of the Martial Arts Exams from previous years are all pretty similar. Maybe I can actually predict it correctly?"

Seeing Wei Nan’s serious expression,

Lin Yi smiled and didn’t say anything.

It was clear that Wei Nan was taking this Martial Arts Exam very seriously.

Perhaps the job recruitment notices from the New District a few days ago had spurred him on.

In fact, anyone who saw those recruitment notices,

with monthly salaries in the tens or even hundreds of thousands, would be tempted.

Over ninety percent of the Martial Arts Exam candidates in the Old District wanted to use the exam to change their fate.

And the monthly salary was the most direct form of attraction.

As long as you could get into a Martial Arts University, as long as you could muddle your way to graduation,

you could easily find a job and earn a considerable monthly salary.

That way, your family’s life wouldn’t be too bad, and you wouldn’t have to live through hard times anymore.

This was the truest desire in the hearts of most exam candidates.

Otherwise, who would be willing to expend so much energy and spend so much money,

just for this one shot?

"Alright, if you figure anything out, remember to let me know!" Lin Yi said with a smile and a nod.

"Of course... Aren’t we trying to get into the same Martial Arts University?"

"Oh yeah, have you picked a Martial Arts University? Do you have an ideal school in mind? And a major?" Wei Nan asked with great interest.

Lin Yi chewed a few times before swallowing the noodles in his mouth.

"I haven’t decided on a major yet, but I have a few universities in mind."

"You have a target? Quick, tell me! I’ll go back and research what scores are needed for admission!" Wei Nan’s eyes lit up.

Lin Yi had actually spent the last few days researching Martial Arts Universities.

He had even asked for advice from Qin Zhaoxue, Tang Qinru, and Shen Yuzhe.

Actually, according to Tang Qinru, she recommended Lin Yi go to Lanshan University.

To stay away from all the fighting and killing, and choose to become a doctor, a Pharmacist, or even a Spiritual Master.

These were all considered "life-skill" professions. After graduation, many companies would be scrambling to hire him.

Moreover, the salary was very impressive, with an annual income of at least seven figures.

After ten or twenty years, the salary would be ridiculously high.

By then, money would truly just be a number to them.

Qin Zhaoxue and Shen Yuzhe’s recommendations, however, leaned more towards Dragon Tiger University and Xingwu University.

Perhaps it was because the two of them were interning at the Demon Hunting Bureau.

Lin Yi smiled and glanced at him. "Xingwu University, or maybe Martial Alliance University!"

Wei Nan: "..."