Joining the Martial Arts Hall

After the Quasi-Warrior assessment concluded, the atmosphere in the martial arts hall relaxed significantly.

Over a dozen warriors dispersed in small groups; some went to train, while others headed to the lounge to drink tea and chat. Chief Instructor Wu Tong walked over to Lin Yun and Feng Lu, clapping his hands to signal for their attention.

"Next, we must sign the actual combat assessment contract." The middle-aged warrior who had led them upstairs earlier reappeared, holding two documents. "These are two applications for the warrior actual combat assessment. Read them carefully—once you participate in the actual combat assessment, if you are killed by a monster during the process, it has nothing to do with my Limit Dojo. Of course, the mortality rate for the warrior actual combat assessment is very low."

Lin Yun and Feng Lu each took a contract and flipped through the contents.

The clauses in the contract were few, and the language was straightforward. The core meaning was simple: the actual combat assessment involves real, life-or-death combat against monsters, you are responsible for your own life, and the Limit Dojo assumes no liability.

"The mortality rate is low, but the disability rate is not," a bald, burly man walked over from the side, his deep voice echoing through the hall. "The warrior actual combat assessment is a life-or-death struggle against monsters. Of course, this is the most basic level of combat. When you eventually go to dangerous areas to hunt monsters on your own, the danger will be far more terrifying than this assessment. If you cannot even pass this hurdle, you are not qualified to be a warrior."

Lin Yun and Feng Lu exchanged a glance.

A hint of nervousness flashed in Feng Lu's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. Lin Yun, however, remained calm; he turned the contract to the last page, picked up the pen nearby, and signed his name cleanly and decisively.

Feng Lu gritted her teeth and signed as well.

The middle-aged warrior took back the two contracts, checked the signatures, and nodded with satisfaction. "Good. You passed the Quasi-Warrior assessment on February 1st, so there is one month until the actual combat assessment. You must prepare well during this month."

Instructor Jiang Nian walked over to a keyboard nearby and quickly pressed a few keys. A massive, transparent screen appeared on the wall of the martial arts hall, displaying an article with the striking title: Genetic Origin Energy Cultivation Method.

Lin Yun couldn't help but focus his attention on it.

The reason a warrior's body is powerful—to the point where some top-tier warriors can move faster than the speed of sound and cleave through steel plates several meters thick with a single blade strike—is because of Genetic Origin Energy.

Back during the Great Nirvana period, humans were infected by the RR Virus and developed antibodies, causing their body's genes to naturally undergo optimization and change. When genetic optimization reaches a certain level, one can absorb wisps of energy from the universe and integrate them into every cell in the body. During this process, bones, cells, blood, internal organs, and skin all continuously evolve and improve.

Bones can become ten or a hundred times harder than diamond, and internal organs can become strong enough to hold one's breath underwater for half an hour or even longer.

All of this relies on absorbing energy from the universe, integrating it into every cell, and turning it into one's own energy—which is Genetic Origin Energy.

"This is the cultivation method for Genetic Origin Energy—the Five Hearts Toward Heaven Cultivation Method," Instructor Jiang Nian said, pointing to the article on the screen. "It is also the only basic method for cultivating Genetic Origin Energy on the entire Earth."

Lin Yun read the article carefully and quickly understood the principles behind it.

Ordinary people cannot cultivate Genetic Origin Energy because their level of genetic optimization is insufficient. Generally, when one reaches a punch force of 900 kilograms, a speed of 25 meters per second, and a neural reaction speed at the passing line for a Quasi-Warrior, the level of genetic optimization has reached the threshold. More than ninety percent of Quasi-Warriors are able to begin cultivating Genetic Origin Energy.

"You can start trying to cultivate Genetic Origin Energy during this month," Instructor Jiang Nian said with a smile. "As for the most precious 'Guidance Technique', you will only be able to obtain it after you become a warrior and join our Limit Dojo or the military."

There is only one basic method for cultivating Genetic Origin Energy in the world, but there are thousands of Guidance Techniques. By practicing different Guidance Techniques, the speed of cultivating Genetic Origin Energy can differ by dozens of times. Guidance Techniques are the most precious foundation of the major powers.

"Instructor," Feng Lu couldn't help but ask, "Guidance Techniques are said to be very magical. Just how magical are they? How can they increase the speed of cultivating Genetic Origin Energy?"

In the martial arts hall, a middle-aged man with slightly graying hair spoke up: "Feng Lu, let me put it this way. If you don't practice a Guidance Technique and only use the 'Five Hearts Toward Heaven Cultivation Method', you might only be able to refine energy for five minutes before your body's cells become saturated and can no longer absorb any more."

"But if you practice a Guidance Technique, the capacity of your cells will be much larger, allowing you to cultivate for eight minutes, ten minutes, or even an hour. Do you understand now?"

Lin Yun understood clearly that the essence of a Guidance Technique is to increase the daily 'appetite' of every cell. Cells absorbing cosmic energy and turning it into Genetic Origin Energy is like a person eating a meal. A person might only be able to eat three bowls of rice, but practicing a Guidance Technique is like allowing that person to eat five or ten bowls a day.

Jiang Nian smiled: "If you don't practice a Guidance Technique, let's assume the energy your cells can absorb is one unit. Once you practice a Guidance Technique, the energy your cells can absorb might become two units, three units, or even more. In other words, one year of your cultivation might surpass ten years of someone else's. This is the charm of a Guidance Technique."

The warriors present began to discuss it one after another, clearly having a lot of insight into Guidance Techniques.

"When it comes to Guidance Techniques, the world's strongest person, our Limit Dojo's global head, Hong, has created nine sets of top-tier Guidance Techniques. If you join our Limit Dojo and your contribution points are high enough, you will have the chance to learn these top-tier techniques," Chief Instructor Wu Tong added with a smile.

Feng Lu's eyes lit up as she listened, wishing she could join the dojo immediately.

"Alright, Feng Lu, you can head back first," Wu Tong waved his hand. "Lin Yun, you stay."

Feng Lu glanced at Lin Yun with a hint of envy, nodded, and followed the middle-aged warrior out of the martial arts hall.

Only Lin Yun, Jiang Nian, and Wu Tong remained in the hall.

Wu Tong walked over to the sofa and sat down, gesturing for Lin Yun to sit as well. Jiang Nian leaned against the wall, arms crossed, a gratified smile on his face.

"Lin Yun, on behalf of the Limit Dojo, I formally invite you to join us." Wu Tong got straight to the point, his tone solemn.

Lin Yun was slightly taken aback: "Chief Instructor, as far as I know, isn't it standard practice for the dojo to wait until after the actual combat assessment to invite students to join?"

"Haha, that applies to ordinary warriors," Wu Tong said with a wave of his hand. "Lin Yun, you are very talented. You are only fifteen, yet you have already reached the level of an intermediate warrior without ever having cultivated Genetic Origin Energy. Your movement technique level is also quite high, and you come from an ordinary family. A talent like you doesn't appear in the entire Jiangnan Base city even once a year. Naturally, our Limit Dojo attaches great importance to you and is willing to offer you sufficient benefits."

Lin Yun understood.

Fifteen years old, a punch force of 2345kg, a speed of 38.3m/s, and an excellent rating on the neural reaction test—this report card is at a level that would make high-level officials personally step out to recruit him at any dojo. Furthermore, he hasn't even cultivated Genetic Origin Energy yet, which means his potential is far from being fully tapped.

"Chief Instructor, could you tell me what the benefits are?" Lin Yun asked, his tone carrying just the right amount of anticipation.

"Of course." Wu Tong opened his handheld computer and quickly pulled up a document. "After your test ended, I already reported your results to Chairman Zhou of the Jiangnan Base city. This is the contract personally approved by Chairman Zhou. Take a look."

On the screen of the handheld computer, a contract was clearly displayed before Lin Yun.

Lin Yun focused his attention as the contents of the contract were listed point by point—

Limit Dojo Special Recruitment Contract (Lin Yun)

1. You may choose any detached villa within the warrior residential areas of Yangzhou City and its subordinate regions (permanent property rights);

2. You may choose movement techniques, Guidance Techniques, or attack methods from the dojo's secret manual library with a total value not exceeding 200 million (free of charge);

3. Starting capital of 100 million (Chinese Yuan);

Within one year, if you meet any two of the following conditions, you may apply to join the Basic Training Camp; if you meet three of them, you may apply to join the Elite Training Camp—

1. After initial cultivation of Genetic Origin Energy, your punch force increases by more than two times;

2. Your warrior strength reaches the level of an initial-level Warlord;

3. Your movement technique reaches the realm of 'In-depth';

4. Punching force must reach at least two times the base power.

The room was silent.

Lin Yun looked quietly at the contents of the contract, calculating rapidly in his mind.

A detached villa—it would allow his grandfather to move out of that dilapidated low-rent apartment and live a stable life. A secret manual worth 200 million—enough to grant him access to the world's top cultivation methods. 100 million in startup capital—enough to purchase various cultivation resources to accelerate his growth.

As for the Basic Training Camp and the Elite Training Camp... those were the cradles where the Limit Dojo cultivated geniuses. Every warrior who entered the Elite Training Camp was a top-tier genius on Earth; most future War Gods and powerhouses surpassing the War God level came from there.

This contract was even more generous than the one Luo Feng had received in the original story.

Lin Yun took a deep breath, looked up, and said with a firm gaze, "Chief Instructor, I will join the Limit Dojo."

Hearing Lin Yun's answer, the originally stern expression on Wu Tong's face finally broke into a smile. That smile held relief, satisfaction, and a hint of "as expected" certainty.

"Good!" Wu Tong stood up and reached out his hand. "Lin Yun, welcome to the Limit Dojo. From today on, you are one of us."

Lin Yun reached out to shake his hand, feeling the warmth and strength in the other man's palm.

"However," Wu Tong released his hand and said seriously, "even though the contract is signed, you must still participate in the actual combat assessment for warriors. This is the rule; no one is exempt. Only by passing the actual combat assessment can you officially become a warrior, and only then will all the benefits in the contract take effect."

"I understand," Lin Yun nodded.

"For this month, go back and cultivate your Genetic Origin Energy well, and strive to improve your strength even further before the actual combat assessment." Wu Tong patted him on the shoulder. "I look forward to your performance."

Jiang Nian walked over from the wall and patted Lin Yun on the back with a smile. "Kid, you didn't embarrass me. Go back and prepare well; don't drop the ball during the actual combat assessment."

"Yes, Instructor."

When he walked out of the Limit Hall, the sunlight was just right.

Lin Yun stood on the tree-lined path of the Bright Moon Residential District and looked back at the magnificent building. The emblem of the Limit Dojo—a clenched fist—shimmered in the sunlight like a silent promise.

From today on, he was a member of the Limit Dojo.

This was not just a contract; it was a pass to the path of the strong. With the support of the dojo's resources, his cultivation speed would see a qualitative leap.

Furthermore, there was the Genetic Origin Energy cultivation method—Five Hearts Toward Heaven...

Lin Yun touched the Small Bronze Tripod on his chest, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

Two worlds, two types of cultivation systems, were about to intersect, merge, and resonate within his body.

He took a deep breath and strode toward the entrance of the residential district.

His grandfather was still waiting for him at home.

Tonight, they were going to have a good meal.