A moment later, under the organization of teachers from each class, all the students gathered on the large playground.
On the stage directly in front of everyone's eyes, a teacher was hosting the assembly, speaking endlessly in hosting phrases.
A few minutes passed.
"Now, let's invite the principal to speak..."
As soon as the words were spoken, the principal began to give a speech again.
The content was nothing but those motivational words, about the strength of martial arts, stronger than youth, strive today, and you can enter the Martial Arts University tomorrow.
Besides, it also took into account the feelings of those students in the humanities, saying something about society not relying solely on martial arts, but also on humanities. Everyone will have a great future.
Blah blah blah, a bunch of nagging that made the high school students dizzy and sleepy.
At this age, who can listen to these long speeches?
Not to mention, the speech was filled with various principles.
Time passed again for a while.
Finally, the principal got to the main point.
"Congratulations to Lin Ping'an from our school, who achieved a score of 110 kilocalories in the Qi Blood Test yesterday."
"Moreover, he is also the youngest First Grade Martial Artist record holder in Celestial Yang City."
"The president of the Celestial Yang Martial Arts Association and numerous higher-ups specially came over to present an award as encouragement."
At this moment, the playground instantly boiled over, and discussions erupted.
"What? First Grade Martial Artist? He just broke through? That was too fast!"
"Wait! Something doesn't seem right! 110 kilocalories? First Grade? Didn't he just break through with his first Body Tempering?"
"Oh my god! Now that you mention it! I just realized! Isn't this like picking up sesame seeds and throwing away watermelons? Breaking through so eagerly after just one Body Tempering? Why not wait a bit longer and stabilize the foundation first?"
"Hmph! Such short-sightedness! If I had the chance, I'd definitely push to the limit before breaking through."
"He already entered the grade? What a waste! Envy, jealousy! If only I were the one with over 100 kilocalories of Qi Blood, I'd be stronger than him."
"..."
On the other side, the principal continued speaking.
"Now, let's invite Lin Ping'an to come up and accept the award and give a speech."
As soon as the words fell, a handsome figure walked out from the group of students, heading upwards under countless envious and jealous gazes.
"Damn! That's so annoying (envious), that pretty boy actually broke through to First Grade, why can't I, so bulky?"
"Ahh! What a... what a show-off! Why... why is it him?"
"Why not me? What kind of stroke of luck did he have? How could someone with low aptitude suddenly become a First Grade Martial Artist? Why? Just why?"
"..."
Since Lin Ping'an appeared, there was no pause in the chatter during his walk.
To this, he listened intently, yet felt no wave in his heart.
After taking the stage, the president of the Martial Arts Association appeared with a smiling face, solemnly handing over a porcelain bottle he had just taken out from the principal's office.
At the same time, Qi Blood fluctuated, amplifying his voice autonomously.
"Student Lin Ping'an from Celestial Yang First Middle School set the youngest First Grade martial arts record in Celestial Yang City, and is hereby awarded 10 Bone Forging Pills and an additional 500,000 yuan scholarship."
As soon as the words fell, the playground became even more tumultuous, with some students so envious their eyes turned red.
Whether humanities students or martial arts students, it was the same for all.
"Oh my god! 10 Bone Forging Pills? Those are worth a whole million, plus an extra 500,000 scholarship—martial arts gods above, that's so generous!"
"Why not me? Why? Boo hoo... I'm so envious I could die!"
"Damn! That pretty boy got 1.5 million for free, how lucky!"
"..."
Such riches move people's hearts, and even these high school students understood what 1.5 million represented.
On another side, Lin Ping'an stepped forward and spoke into the microphone.
"Thanks to the nurturing of the principal and teachers, and also to the heartfelt kindness from the leaders of the Martial Arts Association."
"Here, the deepest gratitude goes to the Civilization Master Warrior of Love on the Celestial Dao Network. It was his magical cultivation technique 'Painful Demon Body,' priced at 1 Merit Point, that allowed me this honor and reward."
Hearing this, shocked discussions erupted among the students on the playground.
"What? Painful Demon Body? Is that Lin Ping'an's secret?"
"Magical cultivation technique? And only for 1 Merit Point? Something so outrageous appeared on the Celestial Dao Network?"
"Damn! If it weren't for my family's restrictions, I would have been the first to discover this secret."
"Painful Demon Body, is it? I'll get one and practice hard, since a low-aptitude guy like Lin Ping'an could rely on it to become a First Grade Martial Artist, I must be a hundred times stronger."
"..."
All at once, the focus of everyone's conversation shifted entirely to that technique.
Above, the president of the Celestial Yang Martial Arts Association seized the moment and loudly cooperated.
"So that's it, it's that Great Power who created the Yellow Level Technique 'Painful Demon Body'?"
"That you achieved such results is only natural."
"That technique doesn't emphasize aptitude, and as the duration of cultivation increases, the speed of Qi Blood cultivation multiplies without limit. It is the fastest cultivation technique among the Lower Third Grades."
"As long as the willpower is sufficient, one can surpass geniuses using the 'Painful Demon Body' technique."
"..."
The students below, upon hearing these words, went wild.
"What? Cultivation efficiency increases without limits? Oh my god! No wonder that pretty boy Lin Ping'an with his lackluster aptitude could become a First Grade Martial Artist! So that's how it is!"
"Hahaha... now that I know this secret, I'll definitely easily surpass Lin Ping'an."
"I understand now! Lin Ping'an breaking through to First Grade Martial Artist after one Body Tempering wasn't because of impatience, it was because his aptitude limit was one Body Tempering and he could only break through without achieving a higher Body Tempering level."
"The truth is revealed! This time the truth is revealed!"
"Hmph! Low aptitude is trash! Even if he takes a shortcut now, it will ultimately be useless, we can likewise 'cultivate the Painful Demon Body,' and surpassing him would be effortless."
"..."
Among them, some impatient ones disregarded their surroundings and immediately entered the Celestial Dao Network with a thought to check out 'Painful Demon Body.'
In an instant, the sales of the technique increased by hundreds of copies.
In the next moment, waves of excited clamor surged.
"I saw it! It's real! Unlimited cultivation speed, the longer the time, the better the effect, priced at 1 Merit Point, it's practically free!"
"Right! The only drawback is that the longer the cultivation time, the more pain will be felt, but it's harmless to the body. Other than that, it's perfect."
"Amazing! Truly amazing! How can there be such a magical Yellow Level technique in the world! No wonder Lin Ping'an could rely on it to become a First Grade Martial Artist."
"The technique is simple, the effect is strong, as long as I cultivate, surpassing Lin Ping'an would be a cinch."
"Even those without martial arts aptitude can cultivate, this is fantastic, Lin Ping'an's aptitude isn't much better than mine, and even humanities students can cultivate to become a Martial Artist."
"..."