Test

The potion went down.

In an instant, intense stabbing pain spread from his abdomen and surged through every part of his body.

Ye Cang felt his body slowly improving and growing stronger at the cellular level.

But compared to the system directly adding points, this rate of growth was slower by who knew how many times.

Enduring the excruciating pain, he lay on the sofa and waited for the potion's effects to end.

In the blink of an eye, it was already the next morning.

"Finally, it's over!"

Ye Cang looked at the system panel.

[Ye Cang (Quasi-Warrior)]

[Spirit: 1.8]

[Physique: 9.4]

[Combat Skills: Blood Shadow Flow Killing Sword Art (Mastery 3/100), Stinger Sword Technique (Basic 23/30)]

[Life Energy: 0]

"One million Huaxia Coins, and my strength only rose by around fifty kilograms. That feels a little wasteful!"

He let out a helpless sigh.

Ye Cang got up and familiarized himself with his strength before beginning to ponder the road ahead.

"With my current normal strength, I've completely reached the Quasi-Warrior level. After using the power exertion techniques of combat skills, my strength can reach a full 1,410 kilograms, about the same as the weakest Warriors.

"Since that's the case, I might as well take the Warrior assessment first and obtain a Warrior identity. Then, if I casually join any faction, I'll receive quite decent treatment.

"At the same time, I'll be able to obtain higher-level combat skills and other resources."

At that thought, many memories surfaced in Ye Cang's mind.

To obtain a Warrior identity, one had to pass two tests.

The first was simple: a physique test.

This test was further divided into three categories.

They were strength (punching power), speed, and neural reaction.

Punching power had to reach the threshold of 1,000 kilograms.

He could easily accomplish that now.

His speed was also all right. The passing line for the Warrior assessment was 25 meters per second—four seconds for one hundred meters.

When the system added points to the "Physique" attribute, it enhanced his overall strength, and his speed had improved as well. Still, he would not truly feel at ease until it had been tested.

Only neural reaction speed relied on one's control over their own strength. If he did not practice it a little, it might well let him down at a critical moment.

As for the second test—

He had to independently hunt a Soldier-level Fierce Beast whose combat strength was equivalent to that of a Warrior.

Compared with the first test, this was clearly much more difficult.

Even the weakest Soldier-level Fierce Beast possessed strength exceeding one thousand kilograms, with extremely fast speed and reactions. They were also exceptionally savage in battle.

Successfully hunting one would be no small challenge for him at present.

"Forget it! I'll take it one step at a time. I'll pass the first test first."

After thinking for a moment, Ye Cang tidied himself up and headed out.

Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall!

The largest martial arts hall in Huaxia Nation, founded by Li Yunxiao, Huaxia Nation's strongest person at present.

Its branches were spread throughout Huaxia Nation's five great royal cities and every satellite city.

After taking transportation for half an hour, Ye Cang arrived at the main entrance of the Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall in Crimson Cloud City.

There were many places where one could apply for Warrior identity certification, but without question, the most credible was still the martial arts hall founded by Huaxia Nation's strongest person.

Ye Cang looked ahead. The entire martial arts hall was like a gigantic monster crouching there.

The main entrance alone was wide enough for ten cars to enter side by side.

Within the martial arts hall's grounds, three enormous silver-white buildings rose from the earth, imposing and extraordinary.

Beep!

Taking out his ID card, Ye Cang swiped it at the main entrance before walking into the martial arts hall grounds.

Along the way, numerous martial arts hall students moved about on the paths and lawns.

Within the martial arts hall stood several massive buildings. At the very front were the teaching buildings for Beginner Students, Intermediate Students, and Advanced Students.

He rarely came here.

Because he had no money!

Naturally, he had no conditions to cultivate and train here in peace.

After a few glances, Ye Cang headed straight for the Intermediate Student teaching building.

To take the Warrior assessment, he first had to raise his status to the Quasi-Warrior level.

His current status was only that of an Intermediate Martial Disciple.

He still had to pass the Advanced Martial Disciple and Quasi-Warrior tests.

However, both assessments could be completed quickly.

When he reached the third floor, the hundred-meter-long, hundred-meter-wide martial arts hall was bustling with people.

Ye Cang looked around a few times, then headed straight for a testing area.

"I want to apply for the Advanced Martial Disciple test!"

Hearing this, the staff member in charge glanced at him, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.

In Crimson Cloud City, there were roughly over a million young students in the entire Divine Firmament Martial Arts Hall, yet fewer than ten thousand Advanced Martial Disciples around the age of twenty.

If Ye Cang succeeded, he would stand ahead of several million people.

"Alright, please follow me!"

The staff member led the way, and before long, they arrived before a Punching Power Tester in the corner of the martial arts hall.

The test for becoming an Advanced Student was simple. One only needed to meet the strength requirement.

"You'll have three chances. Your average punching power will be taken, and anything above 700 kg qualifies."

After saying that, the staff member stepped aside and began recording.

At that, Ye Cang stepped forward and studied the machine before him for a few moments, then threw a punch!

Bang!

His fist struck the center of the target. As the machine gave a slight shake, a line of numbers appeared on the screen.

"658 kg!"

Ye Cang's expression remained perfectly calm as he glanced at the number.

Seventy percent of his strength!

A little too low!

He then threw another punch.

Bang!

The testing machine trembled, and another line of numbers appeared.

"752 kg!"

After taking one look, Ye Cang threw a third punch.

"723 kg!"

Once he was done, Ye Cang looked at the staff member beside him.

"Mr. Ye, your average punching power is 711 kg. You meet the requirements to become an Advanced Student. Congratulations!"

A hint of envy flashed through the staff member's eyes.

The process of advancing from an Intermediate Student to an Advanced Student was very simple. In less than half an hour, he had received his Advanced Student Certificate!

"Alright. Thanks for the trouble."

Taking the student certificate, Ye Cang left the Intermediate Student teaching building directly.

Behind him, quite a few voices of amazement rose up.

Before long, he appeared beneath the Advanced Student teaching building.

On the first and second floors of the Advanced Student teaching building were large lecture halls capable of holding thousands of people, where the martial arts hall's instructors gave lessons.

The third floor, however, was a place only Advanced Students could enter.

Now, he naturally had the qualifications to enter as well.

Inside was another vast martial arts hall, a hundred meters long and wide. At this moment, several dozen people were training their bodies within it.

When they saw him arrive, confusion flashed through many of their eyes.

"A newcomer again!"

Someone murmured softly.

"He looks to be in his twenties. Nothing remarkable!"

Listening to the discussions around him, Ye Cang's expression did not change as he walked to a testing station and handed his ID card to the staff member in charge.

"I want to apply for the Quasi-Warrior test!"

The man froze for a moment, but quickly activated the Punching Power Tester for Ye Cang.

"Haa..."

Ye Cang drew a deep breath, his gaze sharpening in an instant. Then he slammed his fist forward.

Bang!

The Punching Power Tester shook violently. Several breaths later, a line of data appeared on the screen.

"945 kg!"

This was his full-strength strike in his normal state.

Sure enough, it fully met the punching power standard for a Quasi-Warrior.

Bang! Bang!

Two thunderous booms rang out, and two more lines of data appeared on the tester.

"947 kg!"

"938 kg!"

Without any surprise, Ye Cang passed the assessment once again.

By now, quite a few curious onlookers had gathered around.

When they saw the numbers flashing one after another on the Punching Power Tester, cries of amazement rose from the crowd.

"This person is actually a Quasi-Warrior!"

"That's incredible!"

"So young—he'll definitely become a Warrior someday..."