Chapter 120: Chapter 119 Lifelong Enemy

A rather annoying arrangement after the actual battle.

In fact, except for the fight between Li Jingjun and Zong Xiaoping, where Li Jingjun won with an overwhelming advantage,

everyone else, including Xu Lingjun, had already exhausted a great deal of their True Qi.

But Li Jingjun’s cultivation was in the True Transformation Realm, above Xu Lingjun’s Qi Gathering, which gave her a good advantage.

Unfortunately, Xu Lingjun also managed to replenish his depleted energy during his battle with Zhong Dawei, acquiring a great amount of Qi Force.

In a way, the two were still standing at the same starting line.

At first…

The two could still advance side by side.

But the gravel was just too hard.

Gradually, Xu Lingjun was left behind by Li Jingjun.

Xu Lingjun gritted his teeth deeply, thinking to himself that he had mastered a Body Refining Technique, and for this kind of physical test, he should have a considerable advantage.

If I lose this, I would be letting down all the hard work I’ve put in.

He shouted lowly…

Instead of infusing True Qi into his feet, he gathered all his strength onto his soles.

Going all out, no holding back.

He used brute force and stomped down hard.

With a bang.

Sand splashed, and he could clearly feel the ground bending under his foot.

Sure enough, it worked.

Xu Lingjun immediately rejoiced, thinking that it turned out he didn’t need to use True Qi, as long as his soles touched the sensor it counted as a success.

He lifted his foot again.

With a Body Refining Technique, having some advantage is quite normal.

He then silently recovered his expended True Qi, relying only on brute force, he managed to fiercely stay behind Li Jingjun, even showing signs of surpassing her later.

He took a few steps.

Realizing that relying only on brute force required building up power, and wasn’t as sharp and useful as True Qi.

When his True Qi recovered slightly, he switched back from external to internal.

Score of 80!

Score of 90!

Score of 100!

Behind them, Zong Xiaoping watched in shock as the two kept moving farther away. His True Qi was already depleted, but considering that this was a potential test, he decided to keep squeezing out his body to stimulate True Qi, even if it meant pausing to rest for a moment… Anyway, there were still ten minutes left, so stability first.

Staggering and stumbling, he barely crossed the 120-point line.

At this point, he felt that if he moved again, he might collapse on the ground… and doing so would likely affect the next exam.

He could only raise his hand helplessly, signaling that he was giving up.

Immediately, a proctor rushed out to pull him out of the sand.

Gu Xi praised, “Not bad, knowing gains and losses, understanding when to advance and retreat, young man, I have high hopes for you. If it weren’t for those two freaks, you might even have a chance at first place this time.”

“I can’t even think about it.”

Zong Xiaoping waved his hand helplessly, watching as Li Jingjun and Xu Lingjun pushed past 140 points.

“They’re impressive, right?”

Gu Xi chuckled, “The potential tests for those two are probably perfect scores.”

Zong Xiaoping looked at Gu Xi in shock and exclaimed, “What?”

“That Li Jingjun’s control over True Qi is nearly perfect, and with her Backtracking Wind Finger being the pinnacle of sharp attacks, she condenses it on her feet to penetrate the sand, minimizing True Qi consumption. Plus, her foundation is solid; every time she exerts True Qi, it’s just over the critical threshold… outstanding, she found that critical point in just a dozen steps.”

Gu Xi praised, “If it weren’t for Xu Lingjun emerging, this test could have been Li Jingjun’s solo show.”

“And what about Xu Lingjun?”

Zong Xiaoping was obviously more interested in Xu Lingjun, hearing Gu Xi’s praises of Li Jingjun but seeing Xu Lingjun showing signs of surpassing her.

Did he also find that critical point?

“This kid…”

Gu Xi’s mouth twitched as she spoke helplessly, “This kid doesn’t play by the rules during exams. He purely relies on brute force, combining internal and external, while Li Jingjun takes finesse, he takes practicality, using his strength to force himself in, then pull out, force in again, and pull out again… Maybe because he practices a Body Forging technique, when it comes to strength, he is slightly above ordinary people… I mean…”

She realized she had unwittingly adopted Xu Lingjun’s way of speaking and couldn’t help but laugh at herself.

She added, “His strength isn’t just slightly more, to be honest, I suddenly feel a bit sorry for his future wife.”

Zong Xiaoping puzzled, “What do you mean?”

Gu Xi gave Zong Xiaoping a knowing look, smirked, “You know.”

“I really don’t know.”

Zong Xiaoping blinked with a baffled and innocent expression.

Gu Xi pouted, thinking, here comes another innocent one.

Still found Xu Lingjun more fun…

He always seemed to understand her subtle hints…

Decided, Xu Lingjun is mine.

Even if the king of heaven comes, no one can take him away, I’m telling you.

And at this moment…

Ten minutes gradually passed.

Some examinees seemed to realize that if they expended too much energy on this stage, the loss for the next stage would be enormous,

Sensibly gave up the test after securing a score that was acceptable to them.

And after they were rescued.

Seeing the two figures ahead dusting off into the distance, they couldn’t help but look on with envy.

All taking the same test, why is there such a disparity?

At this moment, the two had managed to get back on even ground…

After 140 points, there was nearly a hundred-meter distance to 150 points; evidently, a perfect score and 140 seemed only ten points apart, but that ten points was an almost unbridgeable chasm.

But I can hold on.

Turns out my potential is much stronger than I imagined, indeed, unless you push yourself, you won’t know how resilient you can be.

Though this woman is just as enduring.

Xu Lingjun and Li Jingjun exchanged a look.

Saw in each other’s eyes a sense of mutual admiration.

Especially Xu Lingjun, feeling deeply moved inside.

Hmm, someone not moved by my looks, who can run side by side with me, even leading me in total score… feels like I’ve met a lifelong rival.

A lifelong enemy?

At that moment, the word appeared in the minds of the two as they stood shoulder to shoulder.

Indeed, constantly leading is meaningless, competition with someone of equal strength is far more interesting.

Both feet landed simultaneously on the steps at the end of the sandy path.

With the 150-point marker suddenly lighting up.

Gu Xi couldn’t help but let out a long sigh of relief, exclaiming, “Remarkable, two perfect scores.”

She shouted, “Everyone stop, stand where you are, don’t move, wait for the instructor to tally the scores, with someone achieving a perfect score, the exam is over!”

Upon hearing this…

The others who were still trekking were completely stunned.

Looking at Xu Lingjun and Li Jingjun with eyes full of resentment…

Xu Lingjun seemed unfazed.

Are you kidding? Can’t take a loss?

And Li Jingjun seemed a bit embarrassed, intending to apologize, but seeing Xu Lingjun’s obstinate posture, she thought better of it, saying nothing.

After all, she couldn’t wait for them.

“No one waits for you, the opportunity is in front, if you can’t grasp it, it’s your own fault, can’t blame others,”

Gu Xi scolded, looking at these people with drooped heads, like wilted carrots being pulled up.

She said, “Scores will be given later, you have a rough idea now, anyway, start the sixth assessment… Endurance test, everyone immediately start to fully recover True Qi, once your state is at its best, that’s when the test is completed, your endurance test score depends on the time it takes you.”

The crowd, who had already depleted their True Qi, was stunned.

While Zong Xiaoping couldn’t help but smile joyfully…

Giving up early has benefits, my True Qi is already half recovered.

Indeed, the test scores are based on strength, but one must also know when to give up.

This time…

I’m going to rise, I’m going to surpass the two of you.

He looked at Xu Lingjun and Li Jingjun, who had just exhausted their True Qi, with an excited smile.