The next day, early morning.

First High School, Martial Arts Hall.

"Wow, this martial arts classroom is huge!"

Inside the vast gymnasium, a group of students in white training uniforms buzzed with curiosity, looking around.

"Brother Shan, look at those pieces of equipment. They're way better than the ones at the gym we worked at before."

Zhao Hongzhou tugged at Li Qingshan, pointing to the rows of training equipment not far away, his eyes gleaming.

"Of course, if the Martial Arts Class couldn't even beat a gym, why would we be here?"

Li Qingshan replied, his gaze also sweeping around.

There were quite a few familiar faces, likely students from the same high school. But there were even more unfamiliar ones, from other schools.

There are five high schools in Luoying City, but every year there's only one Martial Arts Class for seniors, and only First High School has a Martial Arts Hall.

The place was bustling with more than a hundred people at a glance.

"The students are full of energy!"

A hearty laugh rang out as a burly middle-aged man in a black martial arts uniform approached slowly.

Standing nearly two meters tall, his muscles bulged like a prehistoric beast approaching.

The previously noisy hall instantly fell silent.

"Very good!"

The burly middle-aged man grinned with satisfaction.

"Let me introduce myself, I'm Wan Keshan."

"If given the chance, I'll be your martial arts teacher for the next year."

Chance?

Li Qingshan was taken aback.

Could there be other martial arts teachers?

He looked around but didn't see any other teachers.

Not just Li Qingshan, but the surrounding students were doing the same, filled with confusion.

Wan Keshan didn't bother to explain. He raised his left hand, and a virtual screen projected from his communicator onto his palm, his right index finger swiping across it.

"Next, let's do a baseline test."

As he finished speaking, two light walls suddenly appeared in the center of the hall, standing 20 meters apart, facing each other.

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Immediately, all the students' attention was drawn to the light walls, some understanding, others puzzled.

"In the Body Refinement Realm, qi and blood aren't visible; the only criteria are speed and punching power!"

"Body Refinement 1st Stage, speed 11 meters/second, punching power 250 kilograms."

"Body Refinement 2nd Stage, speed 13 meters/second, punching power 350 kilograms."

"Body Refinement 3rd Stage, speed 15 meters/second, punching power 500 kilograms."

"Every year, senior students apply for the Martial Arts Class, but the class lasts not just one year, but three."

"However, not everyone can smoothly advance to the second year; the threshold is the Body Refinement 3rd Stage."

"Of course, these are still far away for you."

Wan Keshan smiled, pointing to the light walls.

"The light walls are for testing speed."

"The walls are 20 meters apart. You need to do 10 round trips between them, touching the wall each time. The system will then calculate your average speed."

"As for punching power..."

Wan Keshan moved his arm, pointing to the other side of the hall.

There was another wall there, but it was solid.

Three meters square, the entire wall was covered in thick leather, with a display screen at the top.

"The punching power tester. After testing speed, immediately proceed to test punching power. No winding up, just quickly throw 10 punches."

"The tester will give the average force of the 10 punches."

After listening to Wan Keshan's explanation, the previously confused students suddenly understood, while Li Qingshan secretly clicked his tongue.

Average speed! Average punching power!

This testing method was something he hadn't encountered before. Even the gym he worked at only had a basic punching power tester for measuring maximum force.

"Moreover, this testing method measures far more than just speed and strength!"

Although the results only include speed and punching power, to achieve the fastest speed in the shuttle run, agility and reaction are equally essential.

And after the speed test, there's the punching power test.

The extreme burst of energy results in terrifying stamina consumption.

"This is true martial arts. Even the speed of 11 meters/second and punching power of 250 kilograms at the Body Refinement 1st Stage far exceed the human limits of my previous life on Blue Star."

Li Qingshan sighed, glancing at the panel.

[Realm: Body Refinement 9/100]

"No, I probably don't even need to reach the Body Refinement 1st Stage. I should already be beyond that."

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At least with the physique of an ordinary high school student when I first crossed over, it would have been impossible.

But now, whether it's subduing unruly customers or dealing with small-time thugs like the two blondes yesterday, it's all effortless.

"Alright, I've said all I need to say. Let's start the baseline test now."

Wan Keshan swiped his finger across the light screen in his palm, seemingly looking at a list of students with assigned numbers.

"First up, Yu Lei."

A slender girl stepped forward, her expression confident.

She quickly walked to one side of the light wall, taking a deep breath.

Her right foot pushed off forcefully, and her figure shot out like a cheetah.

In just a few steps, she reached the opposite light wall.

As soon as one foot touched the ground and barely made contact with the wall, she immediately twisted with force.

Power surged from her feet, swiftly turning her body, and she sprinted out again.

Her agile form shuttled back and forth between the light walls, leaving the other students dumbfounded.

Zhao Hongzhou swallowed hard, whispering:

"Brother Shan, Yu Lei is insane! How is she so fast?"

"It's not just about speed."

Li Qingshan shook his head, staring at the figure between the light walls.

"Her agility and reaction are the key."

In terms of Yu Lei's explosive speed at the start, Li Qingshan was confident he could keep up.

But when it came to maneuvering during the shuttle run, he couldn't compare.

Moreover, Yu Lei's movements were too practiced, as if this wasn't her first test.

Li Qingshan glanced at Wan Keshan, deep in thought.

The teacher must have comprehensive student data, and having Yu Lei go first was likely to set an example for everyone.

Soon, Yu Lei completed 10 round trips, stopping with her hands on her knees, gasping for air.

A set of numbers appeared at the top of the left light wall.

Speed: 11.8 meters/second

"11.8! She's already at the Body Refinement 1st Stage?"

Exclamations erupted, and many students couldn't help but discuss in low voices.

Wan Keshan ignored the noise behind him, looking at Yu Lei, and said sternly:

"No time for rest, go test your punching power immediately!"

"Remember, no winding up, just quick punches."

Yu Lei took a deep breath, immediately stood up, and rushed to the other side of the hall.

In front of the punching power tester, Yu Lei steadied her steps, calmed herself for a few seconds, then suddenly raised her hands, quickly swinging them, delivering straight punches.

Bang, bang, bang...

In the blink of an eye, she finished ten punches.

Yu Lei retracted her fists, looking up at the display screen, sweat dripping from her forehead.

Punching Power: 243 kilograms

Yu Lei frowned slightly, turning back to the lineup.

"Her speed exceeds the 1st Stage standard by so much, yet her punching power is only 243 kilograms?"

Zhao Hongzhou watched Yu Lei walk back, astonished.

Li Qingshan glanced briefly, quickly withdrawing his gaze, unfazed.

"Being that slim, it's normal for her strength to be a bit weaker."

Zhao Hongzhou wasn't the only one surprised; the discussions in the lineup grew louder.

Wan Keshan waved Yu Lei back to the lineup, casually saying:

"Everyone's physique is different, and naturally, their strengths vary."

"Remember, the standards for the Body Refinement Realm are just the baseline."

Yu Lei's punching power wasn't enough, so she still didn't count as Body Refinement 1st Stage.