“!!!” Upon seeing this number, the entire venue fell silent.
Immediately after, an uproar erupted! Everyone was in disbelief!
“Shit, 1088? How is that possible?”
“He's at the Spiritual Vein Realm, right? How could a punch from him hit 1088? This is a force that a regular Foundation Establishment expert would be capable of!”
“This guy... does he have some special bloodline? Or some terrifying talent? Wait, but his talent test score was only 5 points!”
Everyone who witnessed this scene was completely stunned, then confused, and finally, their eyes all shifted to Wang Lufei's right arm.
Clearly, there was only one explanation!
“This guy's right arm must be sealing something against the heavens!” everyone thought simultaneously.
However, after the punch, Wang Lufei collapsed to the ground. His meridians began to shatter, and his aura rapidly weakened. He would be dead in less than ten breaths.
“Hahaha, so this kid was using a forbidden technique to burn his life force just to deliver that punch?” Gu Changfeng chuckled, his voice filled with madness and joy.
“Such a pity. Though he got the highest score, he will die now!” Many of Haotian Academy's higher-ups also noticed Wang Lufei's situation and realized he was beyond saving. Even using precious medicinal pills could only delay his death for a few moments.
“Qing'er, give him this pill... wait, no...” Nangong Li's expression suddenly changed, and she was about to take out a pill when she stopped.
Because at that moment, He Yiming stepped forward, standing next to the dying Wang Lufei.
“You little rascal, always causing me trouble!” He Yiming shook his head. His tone was somewhat reproachful, but there was a hint of hidden delight in his heart.
“Feels great!”
The second test had been won by Wang Lufei!
Despite his internal joy, He Yiming calmly used his Qing Emperor Longevity Body technique to heal Wang Lufei's body.
Within moments...
“Boom!” Wang Lufei stood up arrogantly, fully healed, his meridians and body strengthened, and his cultivation aura had significantly improved. His strength was now approaching the peak of the Spiritual Vein Realm!
This miraculous recovery was akin to a normal cultivator training for a year!
“The Qing Emperor Longevity Body... truly terrifying!” He Yiming couldn't help but marvel inwardly, and even thought about trying to learn Wang Lufei's method of extreme breakthroughs.
However, He Yiming soon abandoned the thought.
Because, when it was his turn to reach that limit of death and require a breakthrough, there would be no one around to help him! No one could compare to his control over the Qing Emperor Longevity Body! He would be dead for sure!
Moreover, if Wang Lufei were to fail and die during his breakthrough, He Yiming could revive him! But if something happened to him... that was the end!
It seemed that this approach was simply too dangerous. It was not feasible!
“How is this possible? He should be dead by now, how is he alive again?” Qing'er watched in shock as Wang Lufei revived completely, unable to comprehend what had happened.
“As expected of him!” Nangong Li whispered softly with a faint smile, her gaze turning warmer as she looked at He Yiming.
At this moment, Haotian Academy's staff quickly announced the scores!
“He Yiming, total score for the second test: 1088! Rank: First!”
“Nangong Li, total score for the second test: 1056! Rank: Second!”
“Gu Changfeng, total score for the second test: 1001! Rank: Third!”
Once the results were announced, Haotian Academy's commoner students erupted in cheers!
“Wow, Senior Brother He's disciple is amazing!”
“Yeah, I always thought Senior Brother He was the strongest, but I didn't know his disciple was even more powerful!”
“Senior Brother He, you must win first place! Show those aristocratic families and big sects that we commoners are the best!”
Haotian Academy's commoner students already greatly admired He Yiming, and now they admired him even more. Some of them even began to fanatically worship him!
The aristocratic families and powerful second or third generation heirs from various sects, who had originally come to see He Yiming crushed, now had dark faces, unable to say a word.
“Next, we'll proceed to the third test!” The Vice Dean, Gu Hang, said indifferently, then waved his hand.
“Boom!” Suddenly, large stone pillars slowly rose around the center of the square, creating a massive arena with a radius of one hundred meters.
“Roar!” Almost immediately, a series of terrifying beasts stepped out from the opposite tunnel.
There were Four-Armed Giant Apes, War Camel Beasts, Venomfire Salamander Beasts, and each of these beasts had terrifying auras, equivalent to half-step Foundation Establishment experts!
Though they didn't have inner cores, these selected beasts were among the strongest monsters below the Foundation Establishment stage!
“The third test is simple. Each of your four disciples will form a small team and choose one of the half-step Foundation Establishment beasts to challenge! If they can last one incense stick worth of time, they pass! The longer they last, the higher their score!”
“However, after half an hour, regardless of the outcome, the test will end immediately!”
Vice Dean Gu Hang spoke with a calm tone, but inwardly, he was scheming.
The scores for the third test would be determined by Haotian Academy's higher-ups. Gu Hang himself had the right to grade, and half of the judges were his people.
His plan was to give his grandson, Gu Changfeng, a high score while giving the lowest score to He Yiming's disciples.
So, even if He Yiming's four disciples and Gu Changfeng's disciples performed equally well, handling a half-step Foundation Establishment beast and lasting an hour...
Sorry, Gu Changfeng would receive the highest score, while He Yiming's disciples would get the lowest!
Yes, Vice Dean Gu Hang was that shameless!
In addition...
His gaze casually swept across the dozen or so beasts.
In fact, although these beasts all appeared to be at the half-step Foundation Establishment level, their individual strengths varied greatly!
Gu Hang had already tipped off his grandson, Gu Changfeng, about this.
At that time, all they had to do was send Gu Changfeng's disciples to pick the weakest beast, ensuring their victory. Meanwhile, the strongest beasts would be left for He Yiming's disciples...
That would be perfect!
With guaranteed scores and insider knowledge about the beasts' strengths, He Yiming would not be able to turn the tables!
“Judging authority and inside information about the beasts—double insurance. He Yiming, this time, you won't be able to stir up any waves!” Gu Hang finally felt at ease.
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