Punching In to Power Up in Swallowed Star
Chapter 21

Camp Entry Assessment and a New Contract

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Early in the morning, Qin Hao left home and headed to the Jiangnan Branch of the Limitless Martial Arts Center under Wu Tong's guidance. He had originally planned to spend more time with his family, but after only two days at home, he had to leave again. The next time he returned, he would probably have graduated from the Elite Training Camp.

Qin Hao had no intention of staying at the Elite Training Camp for too long. Once he obtained the resources he wanted and raised his strength, he planned to graduate immediately.

Luo Feng had taken only a few months. As a transmigrator—and one with a cheat at that—Qin Hao was very confident in the speed of his own growth.

At the waiting area of Yangzhou Base City Airport, Zhou Zhengyong, Zhuge Tao, and the others waited.

Before long, a phantom appeared in the sky above the airport. It rapidly slowed down and gradually descended. A massive flying-saucer-shaped passenger aircraft landed. Its cabin door opened, a long staircase lowered, and someone slowly walked down from the aircraft.

"Old Yang!" Zhou Zhengyong called with a smile.

"Iron Hand, long time no see." Yang Hui walked over with a smile.

"Old Yang, did you come this time for Qin Hao? Why are you in such a hurry? You came over right after we submitted the report?" Zhou Zhengyong was quite curious. The Elite Training Camp had limited slots, and every review required coordinating with various parties. It normally took several days before a result was reached.

"Inspector Wang takes this very seriously. I came to pick up Qin Hao and bring him to the Elite Training Camp for an assessment. If there are no issues, he'll enter the camp directly."

"Where is Qin Hao now?"

"We've already notified him to come to the Main Branch. He's already there," Zhou Zhengyong replied, understanding Yang Hui's urgency.

"Good. Let's go to the Main Branch now. We'll test him, then head straight to the Elite Training Camp." Yang Hui spoke directly as he headed outside the airport.

At the Jiangnan Main Branch of the Limitless Martial Arts Center, Qin Hao and Wu Tong had already been waiting for half an hour when Zhou Zhengyong's group entered the branch. Wu Tong and Qin Hao went forward to greet them.

"President, Supervisor." *2

"This is War God Yang Hui from the Elite Training Camp. Perform well later," Zhou Zhengyong instructed.

"Yes," Qin Hao replied.

After a brief exchange, they went straight to the testing room for the assessment. It was still a round of tests for punching strength, speed, Neural Reflex, and Force Generation. Throughout the entire process, Qin Hao remained completely relaxed.

After the tests were finished, Yang Hui did not linger. He directly took Qin Hao to the airport, preparing to head to the Elite Training Camp of the Limitless Martial Arts Center in Jiangning Base City. The efficiency of the entire process left even Qin Hao surprised.

After all, even Luo Feng, the protagonist of the original story, had not received such treatment.

Qin Hao followed Yang Hui to the airport. After passing security, they quickly entered and boarded the massive flying-saucer-shaped passenger aircraft in the center of the airport.

"Mr. Yang, your seats are in the first-class cabin on the top floor." Led by a flight attendant, the two soon arrived at the top floor.

After entering the aircraft, Qin Hao looked around. In this life, it was his first time riding on a plane. Before becoming a martial artist, he had not even left Yangzhou Base City.

That was also the experience of 99% of ordinary people in this world. Some spent their entire lives within a Base City.

"Qin Hao, this is your first time flying. The Limitless Martial Arts Center is covering the cost this time. If you fly again in the future, you'll need to buy the ticket yourself. On Huaxia's major passenger aircraft, a ticket from a Base City to headquarters costs ten million, while first class costs twenty million," Yang Hui said.

"Of course, by then, twenty million will be nothing to you." Yang Hui had no doubts whatsoever that Qin Hao would join the Elite Training Camp. Once he entered the Elite Training Camp, money would be nothing more than a number.

Rumble...

With a deep roar, the passenger aircraft took off. More than an hour later, it landed at the airport in Hongning Base City.

Upon arriving at the airport, Yang Hui led Qin Hao directly into a car that had been waiting for a long time, and they sped toward the Elite Training Camp.

"When you arrive at the Elite Training Camp, you'll undergo a comprehensive assessment. Your results this time will determine the treatment and benefits you receive, so you must take it seriously," Yang Hui instructed Qin Hao along the way. Qin Hao was a genius of the martial arts center. There was no question that he would become a War God, and he would become a powerhouse among War Gods—perhaps even surpass them.

Yang Hui treated Qin Hao as an equal. Geniuses never followed common sense. Who knew when Qin Hao might surpass him?

The car entered the Elite Training Camp. After Yang Hui and Qin Hao got out, they walked through the broad gates of the camp.

The moment they entered, they saw a massive Dragon Statue. A gigantic black dragon nearly fifty meters tall stood there, its enormous dragon eyes fixed ahead. As Qin Hao looked into those eyes, he felt an endless aura of darkness instantly press down on him. However, it had no effect on him. After a brief moment of surprise, Qin Hao regained his senses.

After recovering, Qin Hao turned his gaze toward the names displayed on the screens embedded among the dragon's scales.

"NO.1 Renatus Bridge (530321)"

"NO.2 Chu Qiang (540601)"

There were more than 170 names in total.

"This is the Elite Training Camp ranking. There are currently 172 students in the camp, all top geniuses from around the world. They are ranked according to their combat power points. After your assessment, your name will also appear here." As Yang Hui spoke, he strode deeper into the Training Camp.

Soon, the two arrived outside the massive nine-story tower at the central core of the entire Training Camp.

"This tower is called the Nine-Layered Tower. It is where all students study and train. Your assessment will also be conducted here."

Looking at the building, which was filled with the characteristics of Huaxia's ancient culture, Qin Hao felt excited. This was his first encounter with Virtual Space, both in this life and his previous one. Not to mention the Trial Tower—he wondered how many levels he would be able to clear.

"The formal assessment begins at twelve. Here is a contract. Read it carefully. It concerns this assessment and the treatment you'll receive afterward." As he spoke, Yang Hui took out a contract and handed it to Qin Hao.

The contract consisted of only three sheets of paper and was very simple. Qin Hao took it and carefully read through it. Unlike an ordinary contract, this one was directly tied to the assessment.

"Party B may directly enter the Elite Training Camp upon passing the B-Rank Assessment."

"Party B will receive an annual activity fund of five billion, an S-Rank Combat Suit, a Full Set of Weapons, and one Secret Manual of their choice upon clearing the first level."

"Party B will receive an annual activity fund of five billion, an S-Rank Combat Suit, a Full Set of Weapons, one portion of Jade Marrow worth thirty billion, and any two complete sets of Secret Manuals upon clearing the second level."

"Party B will receive an annual activity fund of ten billion, an SS-Rank Combat Suit, a Full Set of Weapons, one portion of 80 Billion Dragon Blood, the Ancient Civilization Ruins 'Black God,' and any three complete sets of Secret Manuals upon clearing the third level."

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