Chapter 38: Expansion of Martial Arts Examination Enrollment

At this moment, Wang Teng looked at the final extra column—【Blank Attributes】: 60!

He rubbed his chin, hesitating over how to use these blank attributes.

His gaze swept through the attribute panel from top to bottom.

"One by one, I'll try them all."

Thus, Wang Teng first added one point of blank attribute to 【Comprehension】. His comprehension of 83 flickered and became 83.1!

Ratio: 10:1!

Wang Teng nodded inwardly.

Moving further down, he added one point to 【Spirit】, which similarly increased his spirit attribute by 0.1.

Clearly, this was also a ten-to-one exchange ratio.

Next were the Fire and Ice Talents; he added one point to each, and both talents increased by one point respectively.

Ratio: 1:1.

When he reached the 【Spiritual Vision】 talent, Wang Teng assumed it would be the same, but to his surprise, adding one point of blank attribute only increased 【Spiritual Vision】 by 0.1—another ten-to-one ratio.

"Could it be that the 【Spiritual Vision】 talent is of a higher tier?" Wang Teng couldn't help but speculate.

He continued his testing and discovered that the subsequent Force, as well as Cultivation Methods and Combat Skills, all followed a 1:1 ratio.

However, when it came to 【Combat Power】, he could not add points directly.

"It seems Combat Power can only be improved indirectly through other attributes," Wang Teng thought pensively.

After a round of experimentation, he had spent 11 points of blank attributes, leaving 49 remaining.

After a brief moment of thought, Wang Teng added 20 points directly to his Fire Force, and the remaining 29 points were added to the Fire Kirin Sword Technique.

Being broad is not as good as being specialized.

With limited blank attributes, he could only focus on raising one specific attribute as quickly as possible.

【Comprehension】: 83.1

【Spirit】: 12.2

【Talents】: Junior Fire Talent (11/300), Junior Ice Talent (13/300), Spiritual Vision (Junior 1.1/10)

【Force】: 62/100 Fire (One-star Soldier Grade) 5/100 Ice (One-star Soldier Grade)

【Cultivation Methods】: Crimson Flame Manual (Entry 2/100), Profound Ice Manual (Entry 2/100)

【Combat Skills】: Basic Combat Skills (Fist, Sword, Saber, Micro-movement), Spear Technique (Small Success), Fire Kirin Sword Technique (Entry 40/100), Phantom Ice Punch (Entry 9/100)

【Knowledge】: Basic Subjects (Maxed)

【Comprehensive Combat Power】: 191

【Blank Attributes】: 0

He looked at the changes in his attribute panel and nodded with satisfaction.

"Blank attributes are a wonderful thing; if only there were more of them!" Wang Teng couldn't help but sigh.

However, he also knew that obtaining such a large amount of blank attributes all at once would likely not be so easy in the future.

Only a creature with terrifying strength, like that giant crow, would drop that many attributes.

Such things were a matter of luck!

If the mysterious martial artist hadn't intervened, he wouldn't have even been able to save his own life, let alone pick up attributes.

It was best not to dream too much about such windfall opportunities!

Shaking his head, Wang Teng quickly corrected his mindset.

***

In the afternoon.

The first class was with the homeroom teacher, Fan Weiming.

He walked into the classroom and said seriously, "Students, the College Entrance Examination is in just over two weeks. You must make time to review, but you must also remember to rest well, adjust your routines, and avoid getting sick. Go home and ask your parents to make you more nutritious food..."

"Additionally, a notice was just issued by the Education Bureau. There have been some changes to this year's martial arts major entrance exams."

The entire class turned to look at him.

Hearing this, Wang Teng suddenly felt a surge of interest.

The entrance exams underwent reforms every year; he wondered what changes would occur this year.

And it was specifically for the martial arts major.

Under the eager gazes of the crowd, Fan Weiming said, "This year, the enrollment for the martial arts major will be expanded. Intermediate Martial Apprentices are now also eligible to participate in the martial arts major entrance exams."

"Expanded enrollment!!"

"Is that true?"

"Even Intermediate Martial Apprentices can participate? Then I have a chance to take the martial arts exam too!"

Many students became excited, especially those who had reached the Intermediate Martial Apprentice stage, who were dancing with joy.

As for the Low-level Martial Apprentices, they all looked dejected.

There were only five Advanced Martial Apprentices in the entire Donghai No. 1 High School, but there were many Low-level and Intermediate Martial Apprentices.

For those Intermediate Martial Apprentices, this was undoubtedly massive news.

The entrance exam was a turning point.

Getting into a martial arts major meant enjoying more resources, which provided the opportunity to become a true Martial Artist in the future.

In the past, many of them wouldn't even reach the Advanced Martial Apprentice stage before the age of twenty; if they failed to get into a martial arts major, becoming a Martial Artist was out of the question.

Now, with the expansion of enrollment, their opportunity had arrived.

How could they not be excited!

"Alright, quiet down first. Let me finish speaking," Fan Weiming clapped his hands.

The crowd gradually quieted down and looked toward him.

Fan Weiming said, "If any students in our class intend to apply for the martial arts major, remember to come to my office to register within this week. The Academic Affairs Office needs to count the numbers to report them to the Education Bureau."

"Only those who register will be issued an admission ticket for the martial arts exam. Without a ticket, you cannot participate in the exam. Make sure you remember this!"

He paused for a moment before continuing.

"However, there is one point you must explain clearly to your parents: the martial arts entrance exam includes a practical combat assessment, which carries a certain level of danger."

"With the internet being so developed, you might all know there is danger, but you probably don't have a concept of just how dangerous it is."

"Let me put it this way: the practical combat assessment actually has a set mortality rate. As long as the deaths do not exceed this rate, the higher-ups won't pay too much attention. In other words, if someone dies, they die."

"Therefore, students who are not confident must not harbor any illusions of luck. It is better to repeat a year and try again."

"Alright, that's all for now. Prepare yourselves and let's begin class!"

After Fan Weiming finished speaking, he gave the students a moment to digest the information.

Sure enough, the students below immediately began whispering.

"There's actually a mortality rate? I always thought it would be injuries at most."

"I asked a senior, and he said there were no deaths in the martial arts entrance exams for the past two years! Was he lying to me?"

"Not necessarily. It seems there were indeed no deaths in the last two years, but what about before that?"

"In that case, I'll have to look it up carefully when I get back. If there really is a mortality rate, I really need to think this through."

Some students frowned, their previous joy significantly dampened.

"Aaaah... if I'm going to take the martial arts exam, I have to pick up 'Five Years of Martial Exams, Three Years of Mock Tests' again. How is two weeks enough time!" someone suddenly cried out.

"Exactly! I haven't even read 'Five Years of Martial Exams, Three Years of Mock Tests.' How am I supposed to take the test??"

"This is such a trap, why didn't they notify us sooner..."

The atmosphere was immediately derailed. While they were just worrying about the mortality rate, they were now all being stumped by the "Five Years of Martial Exams, Three Years of Mock Tests."

Wang Teng shook his head. Since it was an expansion of enrollment, it didn't have much to do with him; regardless, his strength was more than enough to handle the entrance exam.

"Hmm?" Wang Teng suddenly turned his head and noticed that Lin Chuhan's mood seemed a bit off.

Her eyes were shining, but her face was full of hesitation and trepidation.

"Could Class Monitor Lin be an Intermediate Martial Apprentice?"

Thinking of this possibility, Wang Teng couldn't help but ask her, "What's wrong? Do you want to take the martial arts entrance exam too?"