5. Time skip, it's middle school time

Time flew by and in the blink of an eye Long Yin turned 12. That age was the major divide. Kids before 12 years old went to primary school, which functioned like Earth's regular school system. After primary school what awaited you was 4 years of middle school and 4 years of high school. They, however, were ran differently from primary schools. In middle school and high school the focus was on cultivation and combat abilities, hoping that some students would qualify for military scholarships. The other reason was very simple - cultivation boosted mental capabilities. A genius in Meridian Opening stage couldn't even lick feet of a good-for-nothing in Golden Core stage in academic results. So cultivation came 1st and academic results came with it.

Her brother already entered 2 years before her. He was known as the "good-for-nothing genius" or "fallen genius". He entered 9th realm of body tampering within a record time but couldn't advance anymore. Yin recently started suspecting whether his natural Constitution required him to enter the 10th realm in order to advance. As for Yin's cultivation it was hard to tell. For many 28 Meridians would be enough, but Yin refused anything other than perfection. She already took S-rank serum to help open her last four meridians and could only slowly work on the next set of four while trying to find better supplements for her cultivation. As for her brother, she didn't know what to do. Her cultivation method wouldn't work for him and recently he seemed to have provoked a bishot family Young Master, she only hoped it wouldn't result in a catastrophe.

Currently she was sitting on the new school year assembly tuning out Pincipal's welcoming speech. Suddenly the Principal clapped his hand and after the assembly fell silent she managed to hear:

- Alright students I won't bore you anymore. Now we will proceed to progress evaluation and first year assessment. I'm glad to announce that 1st place will obtain cultivation supplements appropriate for their cultivation stage. For 1st years it will be a general fitness test while for years above we'll also examine your comprehension of martial arts from school library. Finally, fourth years are going to host a combat tournament in preparation for High School exams.

'Speak of the devil. I'll have to show around 3rd meridian to guarantee 1st place, maybe more If I want a scholarship. Thank god my constitution makes it impossible to see my level other than what I show. '

She followed after a teacher holding "1st year examination here" sign. He lead them to a gym.

- Alright kiddos. I'll be calling your name 1 by 1. State your cultivation stage then do the test. First is your Strength. 3 kicks 3 punches, the average registered is your score. Afterwards is a 200 metres sprint. Then endurance test - pushups until you drop then running until you can't run anymore. Last is a comprehension test. You will be shown a video of a fist art 3 times, afterwards you'll be demonstrating what you learned. Don't worry those are not a total of your scores. There will also be a strategic thinking test to fish out potential officer talents from amongst you.

- Alright, 1st, Yan Tang

- Muscle Tampering early stage sir!

- Not bad... Okay, strength... 35 kg... 17 seconds... 3 minutes.... Hm? half-step initial stage Blazing Fist? You have potential kid.

- Next! Xie You

- Skin tampering 2nd stage.. sir

-Alright. Strength.. 22kg... 21 seconds... 1 minute... nothing. Meh you might find job in supply delivery.

- Next...

- Next...

- Next...

- Next! Yan Zuping

- Tendon Strengthening 1st stage sir!

- Hm? we seem to have a talent here. Alright kid, go on... 55kg... 13,5 seconds... 5 minutes... Oh! initial stage Blazing Fist. You're definitely among the top this ear.

- Next!...

....

Next! Han Qian. The Han family, eh?

- Peak Organ Refining Sir!

- Hooh, the Han family supplies another genius I see.... Strength, 89 kg, 9 seconds, 7 minutes... Hah? Initial stage peak? You're going to go far, kid.

*Murmurs*

- Organ Refining? That kid's family must be amazing.

- Yeah, no joke, the amount of resources requirer to be that fast...

- I guess we know the first place... pity for others, knowing they won't win no matter how hard they try.

- Quiet! Stop with the whispers. Enduring pressure is a trait of the strong! You need to learn how to endure it. If this little is enough to crush you then you don't deserve the title of a genius! Next!...

...

- Next! Di Sen.

- Bone Refining Peak.

- *coughing* Could you repeat?

- Bone Refining Peak.

- Alright. Go... Strength... 115kg. Innate Constitution?... 6,5 seconds, 9 minutes, What!!? Adept rank Blazing Fist? Alright, stay after the test I'll have to notify the Principal.

*whispers*

- Oh my god, did you see that? I guess there was a dark horse this year...

- Yeah maybe he'll qualify for a scholarship

- Damn I'm so envious he will brobably get Meridian Opening Serum that will allow him to skip the bottleneck. He'll save so much time...

- Okay! Quiet everyone, let's finish the test first, there's only 10 people left. Next! Long Yin.

*murmurs*

- Long, like that legendary trash? I heard he can't get into meridian opening stage.

- She might win and waste the rewards... I heard her brother was unrivaled in Body Refining stage.

- Eh, so what he's still a body refining trash 2 years later when everyone else advanced.

Deciding she had enough of trashtalking her brother Yin responded loudly:

- Meridian Opening, 5th meridian Sir.

-- *coughing and wheezing sound* .... Are you sure? Lying to get attention will get you in trouble girl.

- Hmph, you can try my fist if you think you won't get hurt.

- *Snort* Alright then, show me what you've got. Strength... 235 kg?! Speed... 3,5 seconds?! Endurance... 12 minutes and decided no one will beat her.... Middle Stage Blazing Fist?! Oh my god this is one in a hundred years prodigy level. Stay after exam to visit Principal too. Alright let's finish it! Next!...

And so the tests continiued. After finishing with the last student the teacher once again clapped his hands to gain their attention before saying:

- Alright everyone. The strategy exam takes place in assembly hall after lunch break. You two. Follow me to principal office.