“Yaoyao, our families have been close friends for generations. Uncle and Auntie both hope that we can attend the same school so that we can look out for each other in the future. As for that Nie Yan, he’s only slightly better at mixed martial arts. The reason I lost to him last time was because I underestimated him. In terms of physical fitness, do you think he could get into the First Military Academy? I don’t think much of his character either. You’d better stay away from him in the future,” Liu Rui said, glancing at Xie Yao.
Xie Yao showed a look of disgust. She was really annoyed by Liu Rui always badmouthing Nie Yan in front of her. If it weren’t for the friendship between their parents’ generations, she would have already had a falling out with Liu Rui.
“I can handle my own affairs. You should focus on yourself,” Xie Yao replied coldly.
“I’m just trying to be good to you,” Liu Rui said, his tone growing more impatient. Xie Yao’s indifferent attitude made him somewhat embarrassed. However, he understood that Xie Yao was the beloved daughter of both the Longyue Conglomerate and the Zhengrong Conglomerate. If he were to harm her, he would have to consider the consequences.
At this moment, a student with a crew cut and short stature approached Liu Rui and whispered, “Big brother Liu Rui, the results for Nie Yan’s punching power have come out.”
“How much?”
“511 kilograms.”
“What did you say?” Liu Rui widened his eyes, staring incredulously at him.
At that moment, a commotion arose from the front. They looked at the electronic display, where the number caused shock among everyone.
“Damn, 511 kilograms! Is he even human?”
“Unbelievable! He’s just a high school student! With such a score, he must be among the top in the entire First Military Academy. I guess as long as he passes the political review, he can graduate early after studying there for two years.”
“Gosh, comparing people is so frustrating. My punching power is only over 100 kilograms.”
“Exactly! If he punches someone, he could send them flying.”
Liu Rui showed a bewildered expression, a deep sense of despair arising in his heart. The gap between him and Nie Yan was more than just a few levels! If the difference was within tens of kilograms, he might be able to catch up through training. The problem was that Nie Yan’s punching power was more than twice his own!
Who is the real trash? Nie Yan had given the best proof.
Nearby, Xie Yao, Zhai Hao, and Xia Ling were cheering for Nie Yan.
“Damn, this guy kept quiet but turned out to be so amazing, 511 kilograms! Is he still human?” Zhai Hao said in disbelief.
“You can rest assured now. With his scores, he’s definitely going to get into the First Military Academy,” Xia Ling smiled, looking at Xie Yao beside her. Earlier, Xie Yao had tightly gripped her hand, even hurting it. It showed how much Xie Yao wanted to go to the First Military Academy with Nie Yan.
Seeing Nie Yan’s first result, Xie Yao’s furrowed brows relaxed. Thinking about it, for Nie Yan, this level of exam was nothing significant.
“What if Nie Yan doesn’t get into the First Military Academy?” Xia Ling suddenly thought of a question.
“Wherever he goes, I’ll go too,” Xie Yao replied firmly. This was an answer she had already decided in her heart.
Xia Ling looked at Xie Yao for a while and sighed, “Alright, with your family being so wealthy, the First Military Academy is no different from other schools for you.” Other students would definitely not think that way, as they understood what the First Military Academy meant.
Just then, another commotion arose from the front.
“The other scores for Nie Yan have come out.”
“How much?” Everyone nearby immediately perked up their ears. Most people had not yet seen the electronic display.
“Leg strength 563.23 kilograms, squat 835.78 kilograms, pulling force 582.21 kilograms…”
Nie Yan fully possessed the qualities of a martial artist. Naturally, this small test at the First Military Academy was no challenge for him.
“My goodness, if he kicks you, you’d be knocked out instantly.”
“No doubt about it, a leg strength of 300 kilograms can break bones, and 563 kilograms? If he hits a vital spot, it would be fatal!”
“How many years would it take me to train to that level?”
“This requires talent. With your small build, you’d never be able to train to that level in your entire life.”
Nie Yan became the topic of discussion among everyone. After finishing the test, he was quite satisfied with his results. After the first round of testing ended, the thin examiner came down, looked at Nie Yan with a smile, and said, “Your scores are great. You’ve definitely passed the test. Try your best to get into the elite program of the First Military Academy. We’ll conduct a separate cultural test for you later. My name is Li Yue, a military instructor at the First Military Academy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me anytime.”
Nie Yan looked at the man who claimed to be a military instructor. He was short and thin. Nie Yan was genuinely surprised that someone with such a physique could be a military instructor at the First Military Academy.
It was said that each year, only about a dozen people across the entire federation could enter the elite program of the First Military Academy. If one could make it into the elite program, regardless of whether one was willing to serve in the military, the entire federation would regard them as a special talent reserve. As long as one participated in the federation’s annual unified assessment and passed, one would effectively gain a special status. The only slightly binding clause was that during times of war, one might be required to contribute. In peacetime, they wouldn’t demand anything from you. As for war, the federation hadn’t experienced any for hundreds of years.
“Okay, when will the cultural test be?” Nie Yan asked. Even if he graduated from the First Military Academy, he wouldn’t join the military. However, the special status of graduating from the elite program was tempting. Graduating from the elite program of the First Military Academy would grant one the title of special talent, allowing one to carry firearms, and if someone threatened you, you could strike first to eliminate the threat at its inception, and so on. This was the privilege of the federation. Nie Yan understood that privileges would always exist. Rather than complaining about injustice, one should strive to gain enough strength.
In his previous life, Tang Yao died at the hands of a high-ranking official’s son, and the case eventually went unresolved. Would hatred or resentment be useful? If he had entered the First Military Academy in his previous life and graduated from its elite program, he could have prevented such an event!
Nie Yan was a bit distracted when the military instructor named Li Yue suddenly attacked. Li Yue’s hand formed a blade shape, directly striking at Nie Yan’s neck and throat.
His attack was ruthless, not like a joke.
Nie Yan reacted, instinctively raising his left arm to block. With a thud, his right arm took a heavy blow, sending a tingling sensation through it.
Li Yue didn’t stop there. He launched a side kick aimed at Nie Yan’s face.
Nie Yan roared and slapped the sound, grabbing Li Yue’s left leg with sheer force and delivering a powerful kick to his chest.
The force of his kick was already at its maximum. If Li Yue were hit, he would at least break a few ribs.
Li Yue quickly raised both hands to defend his chest. With a dull thud, he took the heavy blow and was sent flying backward, landing after retreating more than ten steps.
Nie Yan didn’t continue the attack. He felt that Li Yue’s assault was somewhat suspicious. Although fierce, it wasn’t meant to kill. Seeing Li Yue retreat and assume a defensive stance, Nie Yan stopped.
At this time, Li Yue looked toward the VIP section, where several examiners nodded with satisfied expressions.
“Alright, your test is over. You have qualified for admission to the First Military Academy. As for whether you can enter the elite program, that depends on your performance in the liberal arts exam,” Li Yue said.
Indeed, Li Yue’s previous actions were just a test. Nie Yan bowed and then left the examination area.
All the students around had witnessed Nie Yan’s confrontation with Li Yue. They showed expressions of reverence. Seeing Nie Yan coming down, they all made way for him. Damn, this guy was too extreme, even driving back a military instructor from the First Military Academy.
In their minds, Nie Yan had become a monster, with an unbeatable score that was awe-inspiring.
This sudden dark horse had emerged with an arrogant posture, looking down on them all.
Liu Rui learned of Nie Yan’s scores from the people around him. His mouth opened and closed. Compared to Nie Yan, he was just trash!
Nie Yan approached from a distance. He thought for a moment, looked at Xie Yao beside him, and then walked away dejectedly. Although he was unwilling in his heart, he understood that staying here any longer would only bring him more humiliation.
Nie Yan’s gaze locked onto Liu Rui’s retreating back, his eyes turning cold. Liu Rui was destined to be a tragedy in his life. Nie Yan would not give Liu Rui any chance to make a comeback.
Now in Xie Yao’s heart, there was no longer any trace of Liu Rui.
Zhai Hao saw Nie Yan coming over, patted his shoulder, and said excitedly, “Bro, I didn’t expect you to be this strong. Your scores are amazing.” He looked around, noticing many people giving him strange looks. “You’ve really made a splash this time.”
When Nie Yan approached, some classmates came over to congratulate him, even some who were usually quite unfamiliar. They all had their own little calculations in mind, which Nie Yan clearly understood but chose not to expose, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere.
Nie Yan and Xie Yao exchanged a smile, a silent understanding between them.
“Let’s go celebrate,” Xia Ling suggested.
“You guys wait a moment. I still need to take the liberal arts exam,” Nie Yan said, checking the time. From the military instructor, he learned that the liberal arts exam for the elite program would take about an hour, with a question volume several times that of a regular exam.
“Liberal arts exam? Isn’t the liberal arts exam scheduled for five days later?” Xia Ling asked in surprise.
“To enter the elite program of the First Military Academy, you have to take an early round of exams,” Nie Yan replied. This exam was specifically prepared for him alone.
“The elite program…” Everyone was astonished. They knew that in the past hundred years, the High Affiliated Middle School had only produced two students who entered the elite program. Starting from today, Nie Yan would also be recorded in the history of the High Affiliated Middle School!
“Is it the Command Department or the Interstellar Navigation Department?” Xia Ling asked. The elite programs of the First Military Academy only included these two departments.
“I don’t know yet,” Nie Yan shook his head. He wasn’t particularly interested in these departments. His goal was only to obtain the title of a special talent. As for which department, it was not important to him. He certainly didn’t want to go to the battlefield.
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