Chương 79: War God’s : — Chapter 79 - A Kiss, You Kissed the Face, Not the Mouth

That night. [Ye Miyue: Wang Xian, which university are you planning to go to?] Wang Xian glanced at the message and knew the Dragon Nation's Big Five were probably asking about her preferences right now. After talent awakening, students submitted their preferences online directly. After two rounds of assessment, everyone had a pretty good sense of where they stood. [Wang Xian: Tiandu Jingwu, I guess.] [Ye Miyue: [surprised] Why?] Wang Xian paused. Because...

Tiandu Jingwu had a spear art lineage that would be lost in later generations. Lost because no one could inherit it. Back then, his spear art had reached perfection. He'd lamented that this peerless lineage would vanish, with no chance to learn it. This life, he'd get his hands on it no matter what. At the same time. An old man who'd been crucial to him in later years was also at Tiandu Jingwu. He died early. He'd been Wang Xian's guide in spear art training on the Alien Star Battlefield.

If possible, Wang Xian didn't want to let the old bastard die so soon. There was one more reason. Tiandu Jingwu held a treasure. About a year from now, a student would obtain it, then study abroad and defect to another country. Over a decade later on the Alien Star Battlefield, he'd kill countless Dragon Nation warriors. The Dragon Nation sector of the Alien Star Battlefield fell. Wave after wave of beast floods followed. The once-thriving capital of Tiandu nearly became a living hell.

That old man had told him about it later on the Alien Star Battlefield. Otherwise, not being on Blue Star at the time, Wang Xian wouldn't have known the details so clearly.

"Let me think. This should be the one thing I can actually stop ahead of time." Wang Xian thought of many reasons for going to Tiandu Jingwu. But none of them were easy to tell Ye Miyue. So. [Wang Xian: I heard online that the massage therapy room at Tiandu Jingwu has great techniques. Want to try it out.] [Ye Miyue:......] [Wang Xian: Also, that kiss today doesn't count.] [Ye Miyue: W-why?] [Wang Xian: The promise was a kiss on the mouth.] [Ye Miyue: B-but I did kiss you once?] [Wang Xian: A kiss. You kissed the face, not the mouth. Does it count?] [Ye Miyue: [dazed] That's not fair! No way!] [Wang Xian: You don't keep your word, so don't blame me [mischievous grin]] [Ye Miyue: Don't, I... I'll agree to it then...] [Wang Xian: Right, the day after tomorrow is the practical combat exam. Location is Crimson Cloud Mountain on the outskirts of Rong City, divided into several major zones. We'll probably be assigned to different zones. Don't use your talent power recklessly. If you can't find your way, come find me. I'll leave a mark along the way.] [Ye Miyue: Okay!] [Wang Xian: Bring that sword too. For this practical combat exam, candidates are allowed to bring first-tier martial protective gear, but no more than two pieces.] [Ye Miyue: No!] [Wang Xian:?] [Ye Miyue: Didn't you say there are free weapons?] [Wang Xian: The free ones are absolute trash. All ordinary weapons. The edge rolls after a few cuts against beasts. I might manage with them, but they're not good for you. The sword I gave you is enough to kill plenty of beasts.] [Ye Miyue: I don't want it.] [Wang Xian: It's just a sword. I'll give you a better one later.] [Ye Miyue: I... that's not what I meant...] [Wang Xian: I suggest you use this sword and wear it out in this practical combat exam. Otherwise, I'll give it to someone else.] [Ye Miyue: Didn't you say you gave it to me? [angry]] [Wang Xian: What's yours or mine? In my hands, it's all mine! Besides, you haven't fulfilled your promise yet, so of course I haven't really given it to you.] [Ye Miyue:...... Fine.] Heavenly Blade Club. After replying to the messages, Ye Miyue looked at the several serious-faced, expectant representatives from the Dragon Nation's Big Five top academies and said quietly:"Sorry, I choose Tiandu Jingwu University." The Tiandu Jingwu University representative's face lit up:"Good, good! As long as Student Ye comes to our school, all conditions are up to you."

"Also, you didn't give us a chance to say earlier, but your talent is extremely suited to the most famous top-tier sword art lineage at our school."

"What sword art lineage?" Ye Miyue asked, surprised. She didn't know much about these things.

"Heavenly Frost Divine Sword Style!" The Tiandu Jingwu University representative's face turned utterly serious.

"An absolutely top-tier sword art lineage in the present age. In the entire Blue Star, few would dare say this sword art lineage is weak." If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it's taken without permission from the author. Report it.

"And with your talent, once you choose this lineage, you might even be able to create your own sword art lineage on its foundation in the future."

"Standing on the shoulders of giants, it's relatively easier to carve out a path more suited to yourself!"

"If you don't believe me, ask them. Not one of them would dare say there's another lineage more suited to your talent." The representatives from the other four top universities looked awkward but said nothing. In half a day, they'd rushed from all over Dragon Nation to Rong City. All for this taboo talent. But on the way here, they'd all muttered to themselves that Tiandu Jingwu was a relatively suitable fit. Nothing was set in stone, though.

Taboo talent, especially the power of a sword body, lay in its terrifying adaptability. The vast majority of sword art lineages could be cultivated. So of course they had to fight for her.

"Is that so?" Ye Miyue was taken aback.

"It's just relatively suitable..." The Azure Dragon University representative said helplessly.

"But your Eternal Silence Sword Body can actually cultivate any sword art lineage. There's no need to choose the Heavenly Frost Divine Sword Style..."

"Bullshit. Of course she can choose other sword art lineages..." The Tiandu Jingwu University representative retorted.

"But taboo talents all have to walk their own path in the future. Choosing a lineage suited to oneself first will definitely save a lot of time!" The other representatives didn't say anything. Because this was indeed a fact. Ye Miyue was silent, not because of the representatives' quarrel. But because she was looking at the exchange with Wang Xian on her phone.

'I heard online that the massage therapy room at Tiandu Jingwu has great techniques. Want to try it out.' How could it be for that reason? Was it because this university had a sword art lineage very suited to her? At that moment, Azure Dragon University suddenly said:"Our school has special admissions. If the score isn't enough, or if there's special talent in other areas, our school can specially admit a student..."

"If Student Ye comes to our Azure Dragon University, we can specially admit Student Wang Xian as well..." As a representative of a top university, they'd thoroughly investigated the situation in Rong City before coming. It was obvious. These two were a young couple. And their relationship seemed very good. Otherwise, they wouldn't have kissed in public. Split them apart? No top university representative would be that tactless at a time like this. The Tiandu Jingwu representative on the side grew anxious.

Damn it, using off-the-table moves? Fine, worthy of a capital city university. You've got tactics. But before he could speak. Ye Miyue shook her head:"No, there's no need."

"Wang Xian wouldn't accept a special admission. He'll only rely on his own strength to get into Tiandu Jingwu University." All five university representatives were stunned. The trust in her tone left them momentarily unable to say anything more.

"In the practical combat exam the day after tomorrow, he'll definitely produce the highest score." Ye Miyue's voice was extremely resolute. The Tiandu University representative frowned and did some mental calculation. That Wang Xian already had a terrifying score of 723 points. But his talent test was zero. This year's Tiandu Jingwu University score cutoff was 1056 points, slightly higher than previous years. To reach that score. The practical combat exam score needed to be 333 points.

The practical combat exam only counted 30% of the value, meaning the actual exam score would need to be 1110 points. Getting over 1000 points in the practical combat exam was very hard. But not impossible. However. Because his talent score was zero, according to the default regulations of the top universities. Without talent, the score had to exceed the cutoff by 10% to be admitted. In other words. Others could be admitted at 1056. Without talent, he needed 1162 points to be admitted.

The practical combat exam alone would need to yield 439 points. That meant the score obtained in the practical combat exam would need to reach 1464 points. That score. Was extremely exaggerated. Last year's Dragon Nation martial exam top scorer had obtained just over 1400 points in the practical combat exam. The representative frowned and decided to report back to the school to waive this 10% extra score requirement for Wang Xian. That way.

With that Wang Xian's strength, he might possibly touch the cutoff line and get into Tiandu Jingwu University. No choice. Admitting a student without martial talent meant the school needed to prepare an additional Old Martial Arts teacher for that student. At the same time, they also had to bear the various accidents that occurred during the student's training. And in the end, the results were often unsatisfactory. The burden was too great, completely disproportionate to the investment.

In this era, Old Martial Arts experts were already rare. Finding such a teacher was too difficult. On the other hand, those 985 universities still had some martial artists who trained in Old Martial Arts. Although they might not be strong. Teaching was still no problem. But as a top university, once a student was admitted, they had to take full responsibility. The teacher hired would certainly have to be the best. One day later. June 5th. On Rong City's No. 9 metro line.

The final station of Line 9 was the outskirts of Rong City. 10 li from the outskirts lay Crimson Cloud Mountain. The practical combat exam location led by the Western Shu Military Department. On the metro. Most students carried a weapon. Mostly first-tier protective gear. The cheapest first-tier martial protective gear on the market ranged from 50, 000 to 100, 000 in value. Slightly better first-tier martial protective gear could be even more expensive, depending on the materials.

Practicing martial arts always costs money. Wang Xian carried the Blood-Drinking Frenzy Blade on his back. Because a custom scabbard had been made, outwardly it just looked like an ancient-style large blade. Slightly worn. Of course, by comparison, many students didn't bring martial protective gear and planned to just use the free weapons provided by the military department. These were generally the ones who wanted to form teams and leech points.

The martial arts class of Seventh High, on the other hand, basically all carried genuine first-tier martial protective gear. About an hour passed. The metro arrived. They got off. Then at the outskirts, they began boarding military department buses heading to the assembly point. On the bus, Cui Sanyan carefully emphasized the key points of the practical combat exam, word by word:"The practical combat exam is a 'closed-book exam.'

Before entering Crimson Cloud Mountain, no one knows what kind of 'beasts' the military department has arranged inside Crimson Cloud Mountain this year."

"But, one point must be heavily emphasized!"

"Don't be greedy!"

"If you encounter something you can't beat, just run!"

"Every year in the practical combat exam, there are always candidates who, facing a beast, develop the illusion of 'I can win,' and in the end even pay the price with their lives!"

"Even though there are military department rescue warriors on standby outside Crimson Cloud Mountain at all times, real combat is decided in a split second!"

"No matter how fast they come, they can't save you from the claws of a beast in an instant!"

"Practical combat tests not only your fighting ability, but also your self-judgment and calm coordination skills in any situation."

"Also, make good use of your talents, especially those of you with low and mid-tier ones." Cui Sanyan's voice boomed.

"Those talents, for where you are now, don't consume much. Use them as many times as you can. In practical combat, they have miraculous effects! But calculate the primal energy replenishment potions the military department gives you carefully."

"Only three bottles."

"Once they're used up, that's it!"

"That's when you're in the most danger!"

"Additionally, according to past practice, the core area of Crimson Cloud Mountain will indeed have genuine beasts around E-rank arranged."

"They'll serve as the final big question."

"Facing beasts of this level, even individually strong students shouldn't be reckless. If you can form teams, form teams!" At this moment, a student suddenly asked:"Teacher, what about the bonus question?" Cui Sanyan waved his hand:"Don't even consider the bonus question. First of all, you won't even see the bonus question. Secondly, even if the bonus question appears, you won't be able to complete it with individual strength."

"One last point of emphasis!"

"Time!" At this, Cui Sanyan's gaze was incomparably serious:"The practical combat exam has a time limit!"

"Once time is up, you must exit Crimson Cloud Mountain!"

"Leave enough time to get out!"

"Otherwise, your results are void. This is standard practice. Don't make this most easily made mistake!"

"In past years, several students had their results voided because they exceeded the time and didn't come out."

"Has everyone memorized this?" The students nodded one after another, all brimming with energy. The bus slowly drove into the wilderness of the outskirts. Lush forests replaced the city's towering buildings. The wild aura belonging to nature began to spread. Blood seemed to start boiling in the bodies of countless students. Before long. Accompanied by the soft sound of brakes, the bus came to a stop. In the distance, a crimson mountain stood like a giant before countless students.

The early morning sunlight spilled onto the students just stepping off the bus, casting shadows neither long nor short. As the shadows slowly lengthened. This year's annual martial exam practical combat was about to begin. ➤ Next: Even Cheating Couldn't Be This Fast, Right?