While Bai Yue was cooking and getting ready for bed, the Martial Artists who had come across the newly added techniques on the House of Extremes were burning with excitement.
That afternoon, seven techniques had been pinned to the top of the House of Extremes' secret manual section. Many Martial Artists learned of them shortly after logging in and instinctively clicked in. The House of Extremes was not exclusive to Martial Artists from the Limit Martial Hall, though internal members who had accumulated enough Contribution Points could purchase them at half price.
Iron Body, a Body Defense Secret Technique. Through special exertion techniques, it could enhance one's defensive capabilities. The first thing displayed was the technique's introduction, followed by its price.
Iron Body, all three levels—800 million Huaxia Coin at full price, 400 million Huaxia Coin at half price. Required: two-star Contribution Points.
Iron Body, first two levels—400 million Huaxia Coin at full price, 200 million Huaxia Coin at half price. Required: two-star Contribution Points.
Iron Body, first level—200 million Huaxia Coin at full price, 100 million Huaxia Coin at half price. Required: One Star Contribution Points.
Moonwalk, an aerial movement manual that allowed one to walk through the air using special exertion techniques.—10 billion Huaxia Coin at full price. 5 billion Huaxia Coin at half price. Required: two-star Contribution Points.
Shave...
Paper Art...
After browsing through them all, aside from the free Body Training Secret Manual, the other six each had their own distinct qualities and catered to different needs.
The excitement was obvious from the comment section and purchase numbers. With the House of Extremes backing them, no one doubted the authenticity of the techniques.
User Li**: "A life-saving divine skill! Flight has always been an ability exclusive to councilors. Once you learn it, aside from flying monsters and King Level Monsters, you'll be invincible against everything else!"
User Danny**: "The guy above is really brave. You even dare provoke King Level Monsters?"
User Park**: "Iron Body is pretty good too. Increasing defense like that—what a genius idea!"
User Murakami**: "I still think Moonwalk, this flying skill, is the most practical."
User**: "I choose all of them. I've already placed every order (^ω^)." A purchase screenshot was attached below.
"Rich dog."...
The comments instantly went off-topic, turning into criticism of the wealthy. As Martial Artists who had bought the techniques joined the discussion, the matter continued to ferment online.
However, none of that affected the sleeping Bai Yue. Though he had been somewhat prepared, when he woke the next day and saw the string of payment notifications popping up on his Communication Watch, he was still completely dumbfounded. Then he checked his total balance: 37.25 billion Huaxia Coin!!
He was stunned. Truly stunned. He had worked hard for more than half a year and earned less than 5 billion Huaxia Coin. Was selling Martial Arts Secret Manuals really this profitable? It feels like I've opened the door to a new world. Bai Yue felt an urge to switch careers and specialize in researching and developing secret manuals, but it was only a passing thought. An unprecedented great change lay ahead; immortality was nothing remarkable, while reversing time and creating worlds were feats achieved by countless powerful experts! How could he waste his time on something like this?
"Stay calm, stay calm, haha!" He took several deep breaths to settle himself, but the smile at the corners of his mouth could not be hidden.
"The money problem is solved. Now I need to work hard on cultivation!" Once he had calmed down, Bai Yue made his decision.
However, plans could not keep up with changes. Just as he was preparing to devote himself to cultivation again, he received an unexpected call. It was from Zhuge Tao, one of the four giants of the Limit Martial Hall and its supervisor.
"Bai Yue, where are you now? The special envoy from headquarters will arrive soon. Get ready and come to the Main Hall for your assessment." Zhuge Tao's gentle voice came through. He was extremely satisfied with Bai Yue. As an angel investor, the project he had invested in was about to go public—no, no, no, it was about to enter the Elite Training Camp. He was naturally delighted, as it proved both his judgment and his ability at work.
"Supervisor, I'm cultivating at home. Why has it been moved forward?" Bai Yue was somewhat puzzled. There were still several days before the agreed date, and he had wanted to improve himself a little more.
"I received the notice suddenly as well. I notified you as soon as I got it," Zhuge Tao replied.
"Alright. I'll pack up and come over right away." Bai Yue agreed. He roughly understood why. It was probably related to the techniques he had uploaded. After all, he had kept a low profile, and that was the only thing that could have made an important figure from headquarters change the arrangements.
After hanging up, Bai Yue packed up and prepared to take the train to the Main City for the assessment.
At the same time, at the Main City airport, a phantom-like figure appeared in the air above the grounds as if by Teleportation. It rapidly slowed down, passed through the city's defense system, and slowly descended. It was a dark blue ufo-shaped passenger plane, thirty to forty meters in diameter, emanating a dangerous aura.
Once the ufo-shaped passenger plane had gradually come to a stop, its cabin door slowly opened, and a set of stairs extended from within. The four giants of the Limit Martial Hall all stepped forward to greet it. Together with several other notable figures, more than ten people had come to welcome it.
"Old Yang, you finally made it." Zhou Yongzheng, the president of the Limit Martial Hall, stepped forward with a smile.
"You came to assess Bai Yue's abilities this time, right? An eighteen-year-old Beginner Warlord, and an Intermediate Warlord-level Mental Master as well—he is fully qualified to enter the Elite Training Camp. Those are minor matters. Let's have a drink first. We haven't seen each other in eight years." As the two approached each other, president Zhou Yongzheng continued. Bai Yue had never intended to hide his talent as a Mental Master, so he had reported it to the Martial Hall from the beginning. Otherwise, he would not have received so much assistance.
"It has been eight years. Let's have tea instead. This mission is important, so we can eat after the assessment is complete. Zhuge, your brother is in the Base City, right? Call him along when the time comes," Yang Hui replied with a smile.
"The Inspector isn't in the Base City. He should have gone to City No. 003 to hone his Spear Techniques. We'll pay him a visit after he returns."
"The Inspector is honing his Spear Techniques so diligently because he wants to break through Above War God and become a Beyond War God existence. The Head of Martial Hall also said that he is the one with the greatest hope." Yang Hui spoke with emotion.
Immediately, Yang Hui, the special envoy from headquarters, left the airport with the four giants of Jiangnan Base City and took a special car to the Limit Martial Hall's Main Hall in Jiangnan Base City.
They had barely arrived at the Martial Hall when Bai Yue stepped inside. After exchanging pleasantries, they came before the machine used to test strength.
"Begin!" Yang Hui gave the order, and the test began.
With a bang, Bai Yue threw a punch at the Force Tester. His fist instantly accelerated past the speed of sound, accompanied by a violent, air-rending roar as it struck the target repeatedly.
17056, 17087, 17049...
"Intermediate Warlord. Unbelievable. He was only a Beginner Warlord before. Not bad, not bad. Has he improved this much in just a few days?" President Zhou Yongzheng said from the side.
"Next, test his Mental Power." Yang Hui was also astonished, yet he found it only natural. How could someone the Head of Martial Hall had specifically instructed him to bring back for a meeting be ordinary?
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh." Several Flying Daggers struck the target with piercing whistles.
Another string of numbers appeared on the display: 37096, 37122, 37105...
Next came the speed test and nerve reaction test. His average speed was 205 meters per second, and his nerve reaction speed was excellent for an Advanced Warlord. Bai Yue had delivered a perfect performance.
"Pack up. Return to headquarters with me tomorrow," Yang Hui said.
Bai Yue nodded to show that he understood. He had planned to go to the Elite Training Camp from the start and had long since prepared for it, so there was not much for him to say.
Leaving aside Yang Hui's meeting with several old friends, Bai Yue returned home after agreeing and began packing his things.
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