After listening to Wan Keshan, Li Qingshan immediately understood.
Yu Lei being the first to go up was definitely a carefully chosen decision by Wan Keshan.
Not only could she set an example, but she could also help spread some knowledge.
She was practically the perfect tool!
"Next, Wu He," Wan Keshan's voice rang out.
A fairly robust boy stepped forward, looking slightly nervous as he approached the light wall to begin his test.
Compared to Yu Lei, Wu He seemed much more ordinary.
Speed: 8.3 meters/second
Punch strength: 173 kilograms
This result was at best the level of an average sports student.
Not only Wu He, but the next twenty or so students also had very ordinary results.
Some were even significantly worse than Wu He.
However, Wan Keshan's expression remained calm, showing no concern. He simply waved them back to the line and continued with the next test.
"Next, Jia Jiang."
Zhao Hongzhou perked up.
"Brother Shan, Jia Jiang is up next."
Li Qingshan nodded, also watching the figure at the light wall.
Jia Jiang was also from Class 7, after all, they were classmates.
Soon, Jia Jiang's test results came out.
Speed: 9.0 meters/second
Punch strength: 203 kilograms
"Brother Shan, after Jia Jiang, is it our turn?"
Zhao Hongzhou clenched his fists, sweat beading on his forehead.
At this moment, Wan Keshan's voice sounded.
"Next, Fang Ju."
Phew!
Zhao Hongzhou let out a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Li Qingshan turned to him, puzzled:
"Why are you so nervous?"
"This is just the first martial arts class, the test is just to gauge our level, didn't you see Teacher Wan didn't even record the results?"
"In previous years, I never heard of a baseline test in the martial arts class!"
Zhao Hongzhou muttered under his breath:
"If the results aren't good, will we be kicked out?"
"Don't worry, your strength is about the same as Jia Jiang's, at least in the upper-middle range, you won't be the first to be eliminated."
Li Qingshan patted Zhao Hongzhou's arm and looked at the few students who had already finished testing and were at the bottom.
They all looked worried, clearly sharing Zhao Hongzhou's concerns.
Li Qingshan shook his head and calmly said:
"The senior year martial arts class is an opportunity for all high school students in the Old Continent. As long as you sign up, you can join. This is a strategy set by the federation, there's no way they'd start eliminating people in the first class."
As he finished speaking,
Zhao Hongzhou became even more nervous, closing his mouth tightly and giving a signal with his eyes.
Hmm?
Li Qingshan followed his gaze and saw Wan Keshan staring at him with a faint smile.
Could he hear that too?
Li Qingshan was speechless and immediately shut his mouth.
Despite the surrounding chatter, Wan Keshan could pinpoint him accurately, clearly demonstrating strength beyond his imagination.
Fortunately, he hadn't said anything bad.
"Next, Zhao Hongzhou."
Zhao Hongzhou's expression tightened, and he walked out of the line with a grim face.
Caught and called out.
An age-old teacher's tactic, always effective.
Li Qingshan could only watch helplessly as Zhao Hongzhou went up, knowing he would be next.
Soon, Zhao Hongzhou finished his test.
Speed: 8.9 meters/second
Punch strength: 210 kilograms
As Li Qingshan expected, the results were indeed similar to Jia Jiang's.
After returning to the line, Zhao Hongzhou felt relieved and even comforted Li Qingshan.
"Brother Shan, don't worry, just one quick cut and it's over."
Do you think you're Kun?
Li Qingshan rolled his eyes and stepped forward, ready to leave the line.
"Next, Xiong Xiuying."
Li Qingshan paused and turned to look at Wan Keshan.
The towering figure stood at the front of the line.
"Excuse me, please."
A timid voice came from behind.
Li Qingshan stepped back, expressionless.
The girl gave him a slightly odd look before stepping out of the line.
Next,
One student after another stepped forward for testing, but it still wasn't Li Qingshan's turn.
Deliberate, it must be deliberate!
Li Qingshan recalled that faint smile from before and gained a deeper understanding of this martial arts teacher.
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Time passed, and nearly half the students had completed their tests.
Yet, not a single Body Refinement 1st Stage had appeared, not even someone like Yu Lei, who was a "specialist."
The tests continued, with students stepping forward and returning to the line one after another.
Finally,
"Speed: 11.1 meters/second, Punch strength: 252 kilograms, Body Refinement 1st Stage!"
"Liang Mingyu! The first Body Refinement 1st Stage has appeared!"
Exclamations erupted, and many people became excited.
Under everyone's gaze,
A slender young man walked from the opposite side of the venue.
He held his head high, hands behind his back, deliberately slowing his steps, seemingly enjoying the cheers.
Stopping in front of the line, Liang Mingyu looked at Wan Keshan with burning eyes.
Logically, with the first Body Refinement 1st Stage appearing, the teacher should at least give some praise or comments, right?
"Quickly return to the line!"
Wan Keshan frowned and waved his hand:
"Next, Liu Jingya."
Liang Mingyu's expression froze,
Fortunately, Liu Jingya stepping out eased his embarrassment; the two seemed to know each other.
After exchanging a few words, Liang Mingyu returned to the line, and Liu Jingya walked toward the light wall.
Zhao Hongzhou looked in Liang Mingyu's direction, excitedly saying:
"Brother Shan, Liang Mingyu is already at Body Refinement 1st Stage? I feel like your strength isn't any worse than his, you must be at Body Refinement 1st Stage too."
He interacted with Li Qingshan a lot and was well aware of his strength.
"Maybe... just a bit short?"
Li Qingshan pinched his brow, answering uncertainly.
He had watched Liang Mingyu's testing process carefully,
Estimating in his mind, he could indeed match Liang Mingyu's performance.
But...
Li Qingshan glanced at the panel,
[Stage: Body Refinement 9/100]
Body Refinement 1st Stage should be 10/100.
He had always thought he was just close to Body Refinement 1st Stage.
If 9/100 is Body Refinement 1st Stage, then wouldn't Body Refinement 10th Stage be just 90/100?
How would the progress bar be completed then?
Could there be an eleventh stage? Great Perfection?
More importantly, the increase in speed and punch strength from Body Refinement is non-linear!
The later stages see greater improvements!
Body Refinement 10th Stage,
Speed: 50 meters/second
Punch strength: 10 tons
Such speed and strength are already completely beyond human.
If there really is an "eleventh stage,"
Li Qingshan didn't know, nor dared to imagine how terrifying it would be.
"Brother Shan, look!"
Zhao Hongzhou's voice pulled Li Qingshan back to reality, and following his finger, he immediately perked up.
"Kid, you're on the right track!"
Liu Jingya finished her test and was on her way back.
Sweat soaked her martial arts uniform, outlining her shape, swaying as she walked.
"Brother Shan, with her figure, she might not be suited for martial arts."
Hmm?
Li Qingshan turned his head in surprise,
Only to see Zhao Hongzhou frowning, commenting:
"During the speed test, she almost lost her balance and fell, far worse than Yu Lei."
After saying this, Zhao Hongzhou looked over, seemingly waiting for his opinion.
Facing those wise eyes,
Li Qingshan straightened his face and nodded seriously.
"You're right, I think so too."
The tests continued, with students stepping forward and returning to the line one after another.
Among them, another Body Refinement 1st Stage appeared.
Hong Qian,
Speed: 11.2 meters/second
Punch strength: 255 kilograms
Having seen Liang Mingyu's example, Hong Qian was much more low-key and didn't dare to show off.
The number of untested students dwindled, yet it still wasn't Li Qingshan's turn.
"They must be saving me for last."
Li Qingshan could guess Wan Keshan's mischievous nature, but he no longer cared.
His gaze remained fixed on the panel, focused on the Body Refinement progress bar.
Does Body Refinement 11th Stage really exist?
Finally,
"Next, Li Qingshan."