The test between Chen Nian and Qin Yu officially begins!
As per tradition, the instructor would allow them thirty seconds to attack first, showcasing their abilities.
Qin Yu felt quite nervous inside.
Her rank was no lowly one—she was actually among the top students in this group—but she worried Chen Nian might not measure up.
This instructor seemed to harbor considerable hostility toward Chen Nian...
"Begin." Jiang Lie beckoned with a flick of his wrist.
First, give them thirty seconds to attack. Then, use powerful qigong to cripple that kid, he thought to himself.
Qin Yu launched the first strike.
Her talent lay in archery, and with the epic-tier equipment she'd obtained earlier—the "Firework Bow"—her overall strength was truly in a league of her own!
Arrows tore through the air!
Unexpectedly, Jiang Lie sidestepped it effortlessly.
"Not bad. She's got some skill."
Jiang Lie was slightly surprised. He could sense the power contained within that arrow.
"Continue."
Qin Yu gritted her teeth and pressed forward.
Arrows streaked through the air one after another as she darted across the field with the agility of a swift panther!
Fortunately, she had changed into specialized athletic gear before the fight; otherwise, such wide-ranging movements would have been impossible.
"Damn, Qin Yu is so fierce..."
"Her strength surpasses most of us! Her rank must be incredibly high..."
While everyone was stunned by Qin Yu's prowess, they noticed another peculiar thing.
Chen Nian hadn't moved!
Precious thirty seconds ticked away, yet he stood frozen in place?
"What the hell is Chen Nian thinking?!"
"Heh, probably just trying to be a lone wolf and show off."
"Hope he doesn't end up looking like a fool, getting eliminated without doing anything. He's our university's number one hero, after all." Sun Jing shook his head with a laugh.
Chen Nian's composed demeanor made Liu Xingchen feel utterly uneasy!
It was like countless ants crawling up his spine!
"He was like this last time too..."
Previously, when Liu Xingchen had called Chen Nian to provoke him, Chen Nian had responded with the same calm, unruffled tone.
That very afternoon, a ten-billion-yuan project had been snatched away.
"Impossible... It couldn't really be him... He doesn't have that kind of capability!"
Liu Xing unconsciously clenched his fists.
"This young man is intriguing."
Li Yunwei crossed her arms over her chest, watching Chen Nian with keen interest, eager to see how he would respond next.
She hoped he could hold out a little longer; otherwise, this selection process would be far too dull.
The most speechless person in the entire venue was Qin Yu.
"Chen Nian, you!"
She was both furious and exasperated. She had expected Chen Nian to coordinate with her for the attack, but instead, he had completely given up!
Why was he so confident about teaming up with me? Was it just to look cool?
Or did he think he could face the instructor head-on without needing these 30 seconds of free attack time?
How arrogant could he be!
"Time's up."
Jiang Lie snatched the arrow hurtling toward him.
Snap!
He crushed it with a thunderous crack.
He grinned. "Now it's my turn."
Before the words faded, his fists were already poised, terrifying qi energy coalescing between his fingers.
Sand swirled beneath his feet as a violent wind erupted!
First, he personally disliked Chen Nian.
Second, Sun Jing also disliked Chen Nian and hoped he would teach him a lesson.
Third, during the break, an investor shareholder had approached him, offering a hefty sum to specifically cripple Chen Nian!
With these three buffs combined, he intended to unleash his full power, aiming to achieve his goal with a single punch!
"This punch...."
Far away, Li Yunwei narrowed her eyes slightly. She could sense the energy contained within this punch—far exceeding anything before.
The qigong practitioner's techniques were invisible to the naked eye, but Li Yunwei was a professional after all.
Was this instructor planning to strike hard?
Still, as an observer, she had no reason to intervene.
"Watch out!"
Qin Yu's face paled as he hurriedly raised his arms to block the incoming blow.
Ninety percent of the trainees had been sent flying by this single qigong punch before!
He couldn't afford to be careless.
Besides Li Yunwei, Chen Nian could also sense that Jiang Lie's fist power was extraordinary—not on the same level as before.
Was he seeking revenge?
Was it because of that earlier incident, or had someone bribed him?
Chen Nian glanced back, his gaze landing on Liu Xingchen seated in the VIP section. He saw a faint smile playing on his face.
Oh, so it was you... Very well.
BOOM!!!
The terrifying qigong punch finally exploded midair.
Countless violent streams of energy, accompanied by deafening winds, indiscriminately surged toward Chen Nian and Qin Yu.
"Spell of the Spirit, Ethereal Snake."
Chen Nian's lips parted slightly, and an invisible serpent shot forth, instantly enveloping Qin Yu.
Indeed, it could also be used defensively.
But he himself didn't need it!
With his exceptionally high level and the protection of his top-tier equipment, such an attack could be completely ignored.
After the whirlwind and dust settled, the students stared wide-eyed.
Chen Nian and Qin Yu stood exactly where they were, not having moved even half a step!
"Wh-what just happened..."
Sun Jing and Liu Xingchen were stunned. Logically, the instructor should have struck with full force. Why did Chen Nian appear completely unscathed?
"Good."
On the field, Li Yunwei—the only one who understood the situation—instinctively shouted her approval!
She could see that Chen Nian had absorbed the terrifying qigong punch with his bare body. Admiration flashed in her eyes.
The most stunned person was Jiang Lie himself.
He knew full well he'd unleashed his full power in that punch!
It could not only send two people flying but also leave a hidden energy within their bodies, capable of directly damaging internal organs later!
How could they possibly block it?
"Looks like the instructor's done. Now it's my turn."
"Chen Nian, you..."
Before Qin Yu could finish speaking, Chen Nian shot forward like a gust of wind.
A simple, unadorned punch slammed toward the instructor's face!
Jiang Lie hurriedly raised his arm to block, but the moment Chen Nian's fist made contact, excruciating pain shot through his arm!
Crack. Bone shattered.
The fist slammed into his face, sending him flying backward.
One punch, and Jiang Lie was down for the count.
Pure brute strength—this was high-level attribute power and attack!
Jiang Lie lay bleeding from his nose and mouth, unconscious.
Around them, gasps of shock rippled through the crowd. Everyone was frozen in disbelief...
"Chen... Is that Chen Nian???"
"Holy shit..."
Only the crudest language could express their profound shock.
Chen Nian knocking out the instructor with one punch? Who could have imagined?
It was fucking absurd!
Moments ago, they'd assumed Chen Nian was just showing off. Little did they know, he was simply dismissive!
Why waste 30 seconds on something a single punch could settle?
Qin Yu stood frozen in place, mouth agape, unable to utter a word for what felt like an eternity.