May 20, 2121—Nationwide Martial Examination preliminary test.
Like college entrance exams a century ago, this preliminary was to gauge candidates for the final exam.
Unlike the universal college exam, only students meeting pushing force over 500kg and punching power over 2 tons qualified for Martial Examination.
Hence, the preliminary was called the "small Martial Examination" and was crucial for many.
It decided who could become Warriors.
The Martial Examination itself determined school placement—like choosing between vocational or elite universities.
At dawn, Su City No.2 Middle School's playground was filled with students in line for the test.
Nearly 300 students participated; historically, fewer than 10% qualified—less than 30 students.
Split by class, even fewer per group qualified; most would end up in non-combat roles.
Grade 12 Class 7 was in Group 7.
The playground had ten test stations for each class.
"Hey, where's that Luo Xiu guy?"
Class 7 homeroom teacher Xiao Ming anxiously watched the clock—only Luo Xiu was missing as the test was about to start.
Others might skip, but Luo Xiu was the school's top contender, personally overseen by Principal Jiang Gengyao.
"Xiao teacher, can't reach him by phone?"
Lin Qiuli whispered beside Xiao Ming.
"No response since last night, even after reminders."
"I thought he'd reply."
"Should've checked his place this morning."
Xiao Ming kicked himself, dialing again with no answer.
Only ten minutes remained.
He sighed and said to Lin Qiuli:
"Qiuli, you handle Class 7's test. I'll try to find Luo Xiu's home."
"Try to put his test last. Delay as much as possible."
Lin Qiuli nodded with determination.
Xiao Ming trusted her implicitly.
"Good luck. Give everyone a surprise!"
Lin Qiuli smiled confidently, radiating a heroic aura in her Warrior uniform.
She was certain Class 7 would shock the school.
"Glad to hear that!" Xiao Ming smiled and left.
The test countdown neared zero.
All ten Grade 12 classes stood by their stations, lining up for push and punch power tests.
Each student had three tries; one passing score granted Martial Examination qualification.
Beep!
The test began, Principal Jiang Gengyao's voice booming through speakers.
"2121 National Martial Examination preliminary test now begins!"
"Supervisors and Examiners, please enter!"
The supervisors—government, military, and martial arts officials—ensured test fairness and had Warrior-level strength themselves.
Examiners—groups of five university instructors—recorded and evaluated scores for accuracy and fairness.
No cheating possible.
"Class 1, No. 001, Su Yi proceed!"
At Class 1's test station, a tall, handsome student answered the call—Su City No.2 Middle School's top expert and early admit to Nanling Martial Arts University.
"Go in!"
He entered a huge container with advanced push and punch force equipment, each test score displayed on an external screen.
"Test time: 5 minutes, three attempts. You know the rules?" the supervisor asked.
Su Yi smiled confidently: "Understood."
"Good, no further instructions."
Su Yi walked in with the examiners.
Similarly, the first testers from Classes 2 to 10 entered their stations.
Class 7's first tester was Lin Qiuli.
"Begin!"
"First push, then punch!"
Boom!
The thunderous sound from Class 1's station reverberated across the playground, shaking even with soundproofing.
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