by Big Yeeeaaar
Whoosh!
Just as he was thinking about other things, a red ray was released from the instrument.
Andrew subconsciously twisted his body to avoid the ray.
The movement was not too big.
The red ray could be said to have grazed by his clothes.
Before he could breathe a sigh of relief, he heard the sound of the instrument.
Then.
The second ray!
The third ray!
Several rays shot out from different directions at the same time.
Andrew kicked with his right foot and turned his body in the air. At the same time, he twisted his waist to avoid the most difficult ray.
As time passed, the frequency and number of rays emitted gradually increased.
Andrew had to concentrate and dodge left and right.
In his concentrated state, he vaguely felt that the speed of the rays was much slower.
One minute later.
He heard another beep from the instrument, and the rays stopped emitting.
The reaction speed test data also appeared on the computer screen.
In one minute, he was hit zero times. His reaction was superior to a third-grade fighter!
Edward was already used to it.
Superior to a third-grade fighter.
This was a result that 99% of the third-grade fighters could not achieve.
Even a fourth-grade fighter would be hit once or twice by the rays if he made a slight mistake.
Beside him, Charles nodded with satisfaction and smiled. “Edward, I’ll conduct the next battle technique test myself.”
“Chief Charles?”
Edward was a little surprised. If Chief Charles personally took the test, Andrew would definitely not pass it.
But on second thought, the results of the first three tests were almost full marks. Even if he did not pass the last test, he could still pass the assessment and get the Martial Artist Card.
Charles took off his suit and stretched his muscles. “Don’t worry. It’s not easy for our Massachusetts to produce such a rare genius. I will definitely pay attention.”
At the side, Andrew’s face instantly darkened when he heard the conversation between the two.
A seventh-grade Grandmaster realm fighter assessing battle technique?
Wasn’t this deliberately trying to make him fail the test!?
He took a deep breath and said seriously, “Chief Charles, I haven’t this practiced battle technique for a long time. If it’s you personally conducting the assessment, I’ll have to do my best to deal with it!”
Charles nodded.
This was the effect he wanted.
What kind of battle skills could a high school student learn?
That was something only taught in the college martial arts course.
He just wanted to see this once-in-a-century genius’s comprehension of battle technique.
At least, he could judge whether Andrew could seize the opportunity and use the most appropriate attack at the right time or not.
Andrew walked to the side and opened the knife case.
A B-grade composite metal blade was held in his hand.
“Oh?”
Chief Charles’eyes lit up, and he could not help but say, “B-grade composite metal blade, this is a good thing.
“I heard that your sister Annie killed a disciple of an evil master on a mission and obtained a lot of good things. This B-grade blade should be one of the spoils of war!”
Andrew didn’t answer.
Annie never told him about her life in school. Even when they talked, she only cared about his safety.
Chief Charles didn’t say anything more. His aura suddenly dropped, and he said, “I will suppress my Blood Qi to the early stage of the third-grade realm. As long as you defeat me, you will pass the test.”
Chapter 16
Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL
“Good!”
Andrew heaved a sigh of relief.
If it was just the strength of a third-grade martial artist, it shouldn’t be difficult to defeat Chief Charles with his current condition.
After all, even the New York State University branch’s recruitment teacher, Will, a martial artist at the peak of the third-grade, had been defeated by him.
Moreover, with his weapon in hand and the ability to use the Nine-layered Thunder Blade, his chances of defeating Chief Charles had increased.
However, Andrew did not relax.
The man in front of him was the number one martial artist in Massachusetts. Even if his strength was suppressed to the third-grade, he was still far more powerful than an ordinary fourth-grade martial artist.
After all, a person who could become a Grandmaster had more battle experience than an ordinary martial artist.
Andrew held the B-grade composite metal blade and slowly walked to Chief Charles.
Chief Charles assumed a defensive posture.
However…
Andrew was not in a hurry to attack.
He stepped away and started counting, estimating the distance between him and Chief Charles.
One, two, three…
Nine steps.
Using the steps to measure the distance, although there are some errors, they will not be too big.
Andrew thought in his heart.
Director Charles was stunned, and then, the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.
It seemed that Andrew was still too young.
He had met all sorts of opponents. From the moment Andrew used his footwork to retreat, he had already guessed what kind of move Andrew was going to use.
It was nothing more than opening up the distance and then charging. In that way, he could fully display the power of the blade.
In reality, though, the opponent would not be so kind as to let him put some distance between them and charge up.
However, in the next moment, Andrew held the blade with both hands and stood ten meters away. He slashed at him.
Boom!
It was as if a clap of thunder had exploded in the assessment room.
On the B-grade composite metal blade, there was a flash of lightning. A ten-meter-long Blade Qi mixed with lightning slashed down from the sky!
“External Blade Qi?”
Chief Charles was stunned.
Fortunately, he reacted in time. His strength, which had been suppressed to a third-grade fighter, suddenly soared and directly reached the peak of the fourth grade!
He bent down, gathered all the Blood Qi in his body, and clenched his right fist. Charles then threw a punch toward the Lightning Blade Qi!
There was only a rumble.
The enormous Blood Qi power turned into a dark red force and directly rushed toward the ten-meter-long Lightning Blade Qi!
The Blade Qi and the fist power collided, and both exploded.
A heatwave spread out from the center and almost overturned the equipment in the assessment room.
Director Charles took two steps back, grunting at the same time. All the hair on his body stood on ends.
In order to deal with that Lightning Blade Qi, he had to raise his strength to the peak of the fourth grade, albeit reluctantly.
Fortunately, he still managed to deal with it.
Otherwise, he would have embarrassed himself in front of the juniors.
Andrew also let out a muffled groan.
He took three steps back, put away his blade, and cupped his fists, saying, “As expected of Chief Charles. My full-strength attack was easily blocked by you. I’ve failed the battle technique test.”
Director Charles did not answer, but he was secretly shocked.
Are you kidding me?
If I didn’t use the strength of a peak fourth-grade fighter, I would have been seriously injured by that strike.
“Ahem, very normal.”
Chief Charles suppressed the excitement in his heart and said calmly, “If it were any other third-grade fighter, they de
finitely wouldn’t be able to take your blade. You don’t have to be discouraged. After all, I’m a seventh-grade fighter.”
Hearing Chief Charles’words, Andrew immediately understood.
It turned out that his attack wasn’t bad, just that the opponent was too strong.
“Edward, Andrew’s battle technique test is considered to have passed. Bring him to get a Martial Artist Card.”
Chief Charles put on his clothes and left the assessment room with steady steps.
In the assessment room.
Edward looked at Andrew in surprise.
Was this really a high school student?
If he had been the one to receive that slash just now, he would have fallen to the ground and vomited blood even after blocking it.
He was a fighter of the fourth grade!
“Well… Mr. Edward, can you take me to apply for Martial Artist Card? I really have something to do later.”
Edward recovered from his surprise and nodded repeatedly.
“Of course, please follow me.”
The two went straight down the stairs.
The other warriors who came to take the assessment looked at the two of them one after another.
“That person is Edward, right? Who is the kid beside him?”
“I heard that he is the strictest among the staff in charge of the assessment. The kid beside him must be the son of some leader.”
“What if he’s here for the assessment?”
As soon as this person finished speaking, the others around him started to laugh.
“He’s just a kid who hasn’t even reached 20 yet, and he still wants to take the assessment?”
“I’ve already been through this three times. I know very well how difficult the assessment is.”
A middle-aged man in his early thirties patted his chest and proclaimed.
In the corner of the fitness area on the first floor, the gray-haired youth, who hadn’t passed the assessment earlier, was stunned when he saw the two people coming down the stairs.
How was this possible!
From the smile on Edward’s face, it could be seen that this youth had definitely passed the fighter assessment.
But how was this possible?
He was somewhat in disbelief.
At the front desk of the Martial Arts Administration Bureau, Edward casually called over a staff member.
“Help this little brother apply for a Martial Artist Card. It has to be done as soon as possible. It’s best if you can get it now.”
The staff member looked at Andrew, his eyes full of doubt.
Wasn’t this the young man who had participated in the assessment not long ago?
Moreover, from Mr. Edward’s words, it could be seen that this young man’s assessment results were obviously outstanding. Otherwise, there was no need to apply for the fastest Martial Artist Card for him.
Genius!
This was the only word in the staff member’s heart.
He nodded and led Andrew into a room to apply for the Martial Artist Card.
Chapter 17
Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL
Half an hour later, the staff of the Martial Arts Administration delivered the Martial Artist Card.
Andrew opened it and took a look.
On it was his name, an inch-long photo, and a steel seal of the “Martial Arts Administration.” Behind the martial arts level, the words “Third grade” were written.
Ordinary people who passed the assessment would only receive a first-grade card.
There was almost no one like Andrew who directly received a third-grade Martial Artist Card.
However, Andrew didn’t care about the grade of his Martial Artist Card.
As long as he had a card that could be used, it would be enough.
When Andrew left the Martial Arts Administration, Edward personally sent him off.
“Thank you, Edward. If it weren’t for you, I reckon I would have to make another trip tomorrow.”
Andrew thanked him.
If it were any other fighter, even if they passed the assessment, it would be difficult for them to get a Martial Artist Card on the same day. Had it not been for Edward’s help, he wouldn’t have been able to get the card until tomorrow or the day after.
“You don’t have to thank me for such a small matter.”
Edward waved his hand.
After all, he was a member of the Martial Arts Administration. Such a small matter was indeed not worth mentioning.
Moreover, to be able to build a good relationship with this new genius, other people would also choose to be as friendly as him.
“Edward, help me thank Chief Charles. He is really a good person. If it weren’t for him going easy on me, I might not have been able to pass the assessment. After all, my battle techniques… are still too weak.”
Andrew made up his mind that he would definitely train the Nine-layered Thunder Blade properly next.
When the time came, the Lightning Blade Qi would be 90 meters long, and his combat strength would be increased tenfold. He would definitely be able to defeat Chief Charles when he was at the same level.
However, the biggest problem now was…
Having a full stomach.
Andrew somewhat missed the days when he lived with Annie.
At least he didn’t have to worry about three meals a day.
“I still have 17 yuan on me. A hamburger set meal is 12 yuan. I’ll only have 5 yuan left…
“If I take a taxi back, I’ll be left with nothing.”
Planning out the things he should do next, Andrew looked at the time on his phone.
“It’s already 2:30?
“No wonder I feel hungry. Let’s go eat first, then see if there are any missions to make money.”
…
The Martial Arts Administration.
On the second floor, Chief Charles’office.
Charles stood by the window and watched Andrew leave. A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.
Edward walked over and repeated what Andrew had said.
Charles’s face turned red. He coughed twice and said, “This kid is quite interesting.”
He had been forced by Andrew to unleash the strength of a peak fourth stage martial artist. He had even released his Blood Qi.
After all, he was a seventh-grade warrior, and the quality of his Blood Qi was far higher than that of an ordinary fourth-grade warrior. In terms of power, even a fifth-grade warrior could hardly resist Andrew’s punch.
Edward couldn’t help but say, “Chief Charles, maybe… he didn’t notice at all?”
Didn’t notice?
Charles was stunned.
It was really possible.
After all, when he was 18 years old, he was still doing physical exercises. He hadn’t even seen a mid-grade martial artist.
In the end, Andrew was still a child. No matter how abnormal his talent was, he didn’t have actual combat experience.
It could be vaguely seen from his blade technique.
Immature!
If it were him, even an eighth-grade martial artist would have to dodge this knife when it was used.
Therefore, when he burst out with the strength of a fighter of the peak of the fourth rank, Andrew might not have noticed it.
“Oh right, where’s Andrew’s personal information?”
“I put it in the assessment room, but there’s computer data at the front desk. I’ll ask them to send a copy over.”
Edward replied. After pondering for a moment, he asked again, “Chief Charles, could it be that… there’s something wrong with Andrew?”
“Edward, you’re also a fighter of the fourth stage. Can you release your Blade Qi as easily as he did?”
“I… can’t.”
Chief Charles returned to his seat and crossed his hands, saying, “In the cultivation of martial arts, only those who have reached the middle stages can release their power, such as Blood Qi, Blade Qi, Sword Qi, and
so on… And only fighters of the fifth grade and above can release their power freely.
“That Andrew only has the strength of the third grade, but he can release his Blade Qi with a single slash.”
Charles didn’t finish his words.
He was afraid of hurting Edward’s confidence.
With Andrew’s ten-meter-long Blade Qi and the power of lightning, if it wasn’t for his strong Blood Qi, Charles would definitely be caught off guard.
At that time, he would really be embarrassed.
Soon, Andrew’s personal information was sent to the office computer.
“As expected, I didn’t remember wrongly. This Andrew is a student of Martial Arts Training High School No. 3. According to the investigation, he didn’t have any martial arts cultivation before. In the talent test, he was even judged as trash with zero martial arts talent!”
Edward’s eyes lit up.
He lowered his voice and said, “Chief Charles, you mean… Andrew is related to that Ultimate realm powerhouse yesterday?”
“Yes.”
Charles nodded and said with some emotion, “Ultimate… Ultimate techniques are really hard to imagine. They can actually allow a person without any martial arts cultivation or talent to reach the third-grade realm within a short period. They can even teach such a terrifying blade technique!”
Ultimate battle technique!
Charles had a deep impression of that blade technique.
Only, he had never seen an Ultimate expert, much less an Ultimate battle technique.
However, Ultimate realm powerhouses could be hailed as the strongest on earth. In the hearts of martial artists, they were comparable to gods. For them, achieving such a feat didn’t seem too difficult.
Chapter 18
Translator: Simple MTL Editor: Simple MTL
Andrew randomly found a fast-food restaurant.
He ordered a Big Mac meal, and while waiting for the order, a video call came over.
The caption was “Little Cutie.”
Little Cutie?
Andrew accepted the video call.