Of course, some people showed symptoms of Superbrain Endorphin poisoning in the form of skyrocketing Mind Indexes, with their courage and thirst for slaughter multiplying.
Whenever these people saw monsters, they would howl and rush forward, itching to have at them.
Their Mind Indexes could surge to 120%, 150%, or even higher in an instant.
A soaring Mind Index was naturally better than a Mind Index Return to Zero, but there was still a limit. Generally speaking, the Mind Index could not exceed 200%.
If it remained above that level for too long, the brain cells would be completely soaked in boiling Superbrain Endorphin. Humans would turn into bloodthirsty maniacs, even slaughtering friend and foe alike until they dropped dead from exhaustion.
How to keep one's Mind Index steadily at 180% or 190% for extended periods without breaking through 200%, gaining the boost of mental power without becoming overly excited and turning into a killing machine—that was an art.
Mental problems accompanied Transcendents throughout their lives. The higher their realm, the more Superbrain Endorphin their brains secreted, and the harder it became to maintain mental stability.
Many veteran seniors in Dragon City had begun fighting the moment they crossed over. They had once rendered outstanding service and remained fiercely loyal to Dragon City, yet they still could not escape the mental impact, becoming all manner of old monsters. That was the reason why.
As the cultivation system became increasingly refined, testing the Mind Index had naturally become the top priority for those seeking admission to an Undergraduate Program.
"Candidate Zhao Yiqun, number 5510336 from Little River High School. Mind Index below the warning line for over sixty seconds. Failure determined. Exiting virtual examination room."
"Candidate Fan Changsheng, number 5534113 from Strive Forward High School. Mind Index plummeted thirty percent in