Chapter eighteen: Final Exam

Time flies.

Before long, it was already time for the final exams.

High school on Eagle Star also held exams in June, followed by a two-month vacation.

"Finally... after the exams, I won't just be a freshman anymore; I'll be a sophomore."

Fang Xing didn't venture into the other world last night; instead, he chose to rest in his apartment.

As the first rays of sunlight streamed into his bedroom, he slowly opened his eyes, focusing on his attributes panel:

[Name: Fang Xing]

[Age: 16]

[Occupation: Warrior]

[First Realm: Flesh (Refined Flesh: 86/100)]

[Military Boxing Twelve Styles: 27/100 (Proficient)]

[Great Dragon Stance: 1/200 (Mastered)]

[Gate of the Heavens (Charging)]

...

"The Blood Qi Pill really is the best auxiliary medicine for postnatal warriors... Just one bottle has brought me close to the perfection of the first realm."

"Even the wealthy on Eagle Star wouldn't dare to indulge like I do..."

A hint of joy appeared on Fang Xing's face.

"Indeed, the drug cultivation approach has its merits. I originally thought that by the end of the semester, reaching the peak of Flesh Refinement would be the best I could achieve. Now, I'm nearing the perfection of Refined Flesh…"

"Breaking through from the first realm to the second realm should be doable, provided I have enough Blood Qi Pills…"

"Also, I've successfully entered the third stage of the Great Dragon Stance that Teacher Xia Long mentioned. Even if my jade-like skin is exposed, it won't matter…"

The hard work he'd put in during this time had yielded tremendous rewards.

He could even foresee a future where his cultivation speed would accelerate even further! 

For Fang Xing, getting into college was no longer a problem.

The key was to get into a good university!

"The best university in the Federation should be 'Blue Star University' on Blue Star. Besides that, the 'Holy Armor University' and 'Nine Sword Academy' located in the Cosmic Secret Realm are also top-tier institutions…"

Fang Xing silently recalled the relevant information.

The original owner of his body had the biggest dream of buying a house on Blue Star, followed by getting into college, and simply hoped for any university at all.

But Fang Xing knew how crucial getting into a university was!

It was a leap in social status, all at once!

Even if he had another world, getting into college would allow him to better utilize the resources from that world.

Not to mention, he could establish a top-tier biological research institute to study the pills from the other world, instead of risking himself in the infirmary.

Though he had toxin test strips and lab mice, swallowing pills still posed a risk.

His life was undoubtedly more precious than anything else.

After getting out of bed and washing up, Fang Xing habitually began practicing the Great Dragon Stance.

The 'Mastered' level of the Great Dragon Stance felt fundamentally different from the 'Proficient' level.

If the 'Proficient' level allowed him to experience a sense of fluidity, with every move carrying a unique charm, then the 'Mastered' level was no longer about him adapting to the stance; rather, it was automatically modifying several aspects to make the stance fit him even better!

Every person has different physical traits, and although the Great Dragon Stance is said to be perfectly designed through intellectual simulations, the template is still primarily based on ordinary people.

Now, what Fang Xing practiced could be considered the 'Fang Xing Custom Version', tailor-made for him, making the effectiveness and progress incomparable.

"No wonder such a high-level Great Dragon Stance can refine 'Jade Skin'… though I've already achieved that."

After completing the stance, feeling the coordination of his flesh, Fang Xing suddenly swiped his hand across his face.

In the next moment, the flesh on his face began to shift.

His cheeks puffed out a bit more, and his eyebrows elongated... In an instant, he transformed from a youthful boy into a brooding man in his twenties!

"After refining most of my muscles, I can control the muscles and skin on my face to achieve disguise…"

This was an essential skill for home, travel, and even more dangerous situations!

...

At Yucai High School.

"Classmates, today we'll begin with the cultural exam. Everyone, do your best!" 

Teacher Lan Fei had switched to a new professional outfit, pairing black stockings with high heels and wearing glasses, exuding a unique elite aura: "And remember, don't cheat! The punishments are severe."

'She feels even more tempting lately… My Blood Qi has been growing too quickly, and the fire within is a bit too strong…' 

Fang Xing maintained a blank expression as he picked up his exam paper, quickly answering the questions.

There were many subjects to test in high school.

Universal Language, Interstellar Survival, Evil God Species Guide, Weapon Maintenance and Repair, Battlefield First Aid...

Each subject had its own exam paper, which all needed to be completed in one morning, with only half an hour allocated to answer each paper.

Rustle!

But for these high school students, this was par for the course.

At that moment, the classroom was filled with the sound of pens scratching on paper.

Even Liu Wei, who seemed a bit unreliable, was furiously writing.

As warriors, their wrist strength was impressive, allowing them to write quickly, and their minds were active...

Yet, finishing an exam paper in half an hour was still quite a challenge.

After all, the difficulty of the exam papers was calibrated to estimate their abilities, designed to test them right at their limits in order to select the most outstanding students!

As for cheating?

The classroom was under full surveillance, making it practically impossible.

"Thankfully, I've seen this question before…"

"Hmm, this one is relatively simple…"

"The last one's a bit tricky, the calculations are complex…"

Fang Xing wrote furiously.

As a late-stage warrior in the first realm, his martial arts cultivation supported such high-intensity answering.

"Time's up!"

Before he knew it, it was already noon. Fang Xing set down his electronic pen and walked out of the classroom, ready to grab something to eat for lunch.

"I must say, although the ingredients from the other world are more delicious and nutritious... my cooking skills are average."

"When it comes to flavor, Blue Star Federation's dishes are definitely superior… not to mention I'm a poor guy and haven't really experienced those great nourishing dishes on Blue Star, which supposedly balance flavor and nutrition…"

"Besides, the whole Eagle Star is just an ordinary planet… Even the wealthiest here would mean nothing compared to the entire Blue Star Federation."

While munching on a meat roll, he glanced at his classmates.

Bai Lang, Yi An, Qian Xun, Ouyang Qianqian, Bai Lianyi, Ke Er, Liu Wei...

"Hmm?"

Fang Xing couldn't shake the feeling that Liu Wei seemed... more confident today?

"Fang Xing…"

Cole strode over: "Looking forward to battling you in the afternoon…"

The afternoon's practical exams used an elimination system; as long as two people kept winning, they would eventually meet.

In the afternoon, all the teachers gathered at the school, and Xia Long was among them.

"High School Year One Practical Assessment, now commencing! There are ten stages; when your name is called, step up! No protective gear, weapons, or medicines allowed... Everything else is fair game."

Xia Long's voice resonated like thunder, shaking the air around them, and then he showed a slight grin: "You can go all out; let's see if us teachers above the fourth realm can rescue you in time... of course, don't expect to score too high on ethics and conduct…"

'This seems like indulgence, but it's actually a warning.'

Fang Xing thought as he watched the scene unfold.

Before long, the battle roster was revealed.

He scanned through and noticed some irregularities.

'All the top contenders are deliberately placed in different groups... Generally, they would only face off at the end.'

Fang Xing looked at the massive electronic screen, nodding and shaking his head: "But this is just a school-wide assessment; it feels a bit crude... but it works."

"First stage on Stage One: Dilis vs. Cao Xiong!"

"Stage Two: Qingyun vs. Hong Ke!"

...

Soon, all the martial arts teachers took their places, ready for today's matches.

Fang Xing barely had time to check on Liu Wei and the others before his name was called.

"Stage Eight: Fang Xing vs. Phoenix!"

As Fang Xing stepped onto the stage, he saw a red-haired girl opposite him.

She was dressed in a sleek black outfit that highlighted her graceful curves, complemented by ocean-blue eyes and flawless, milk-white skin. She was undeniably stunning.

"Ah, it's her—the class beauty from Class Four…"

He thought to himself and bowed slightly: "Phoenix, please give me your guidance!"

"Fang Xing, you're welcome!" 

Phoenix returned the bow before launching an attack!

*Smack!*

Her hands spread wide like a phoenix in flight, slicing through the air.

Military Boxing Twelve Styles—Wing Breaker!

Though it looked like a simple move at first, there was a subtle, fluid mastery to it, indicating her deep understanding of the technique.

Fang Xing bent his body slightly, narrowly avoiding the strike.

"Good kid…"

Nearby, Summer Dragon observed the fight with a smirk: "Not only is his stance solid, but he's mastered Military Boxing to a considerable degree…"

Fang Xing evaded the attack and aimed to finish the battle swiftly.

He lifted his right foot,