Bai Yang looked relaxed as he stepped into the circle and took his position, ready to weather the red beams and bullets.
Like Luo Feng, he was actually more skilled in movement techniques.
That was because punch strength and speed depended on physical fitness.
Movement techniques, on the other hand, relied more on precise, flawless motions and the ability to calculate an object's trajectory.
The test machine's cannons spun rapidly, and dozens of barrels fired red beams almost simultaneously.
The beams traveled at strangely inconsistent speeds, and their trajectories were completely unpredictable.
With rubber bullets also flying in a dense barrage, dodging was extremely difficult.
Everyone tested before him had struggled to dodge within such a small circle. They had inevitably swayed from side to side, risen and crouched, and looked somewhat awkward.
Compared to them, Bai Yang seemed to be playing an entirely different game.
Now and then, he tilted his head, raised a leg, or shifted his waist slightly, effortlessly avoiding the attacks.
It was as if the attacks themselves were coordinating with his movements, creating a powerful illusion.
Had the attacks slowed down?
Even though the onlookers knew the machine couldn't possibly malfunction out of the blue, they couldn't help wondering as they watched him look so carefree.
Only people with broader experience, like Wu Tong and Jiang Nian, understood what this meant.
Still, they didn't dare say anything until the results were in.
The 60 seconds passed quickly. Bai Yang brushed off his clothes and stepped out of the circle.
A long string of numbers appeared on the screen, but only a few instructors could understand what they meant.
A moment later, Wu Tong forced a smile and announced, "Hit zero times in 60 seconds, and didn't touch a single red beam. Perfect!"
"So he's at least at the Perfect-level Movement Technique stage!" Jiang Nian's guess was finally confirmed.
Uncle Bai's nephew was actually this impressive. He'd really kept his cards close to his chest!
Watching Bai Yang stand so calmly before him, as if the whole thing had been effortless,
Luo Feng suddenly remembered something his teacher had said before the college entrance exams: "Someone gets a perfect score because the test is only worth 100 points!"
"Bai Yang!" Wu Tong said with a frown. "I advise you to dodge farther away when fighting monsters in the future. Leave yourself room to maneuver. Perfect-level movement techniques can't stay flawless forever. You're playing with fire!"
Bai Yang smiled and nodded without arguing, then turned and gave each examinee a friendly nod.
"What's a 'Perfect-level Movement Technique'? I never imagined a movement technique could be this incredible. There's always someone better out there!"
Seeing this, Luo Feng felt a stir in his heart.
For the first time, someone his age had beaten him at his greatest strength.
When Bai Yang greeted him, he quickly returned the greeting and felt even more warmly toward him.
"If only I could find out how he trained."
The other candidates soon finished their tests as well, with fairly average results.
Seeing that Bai Yang was ignoring him, Wu Tong could only announce, "All right, three people passed this Quasi-Warrior Assessment: Luo Feng, Bai Yang, and Yang Wu."
At that moment, a silver-haired man in a black robe, who had been standing off to the side, suddenly walked over and looked the three of them over.
Just like in the original story, Luo Feng immediately regained consciousness in the presence of the Spirit Reader, while Bai Yang and Yang Wu seemed somewhat dazed.
For Bai Yang, this was the biggest hurdle of the day!
Would the Spirit Reader's subconscious scan discover the secret of the Psychokinesis in his mind?
If anything seemed amiss, he was ready to bring up Lu Ting immediately.
He would leave the Base City and become an independent cultivator, only returning to human society once he reached Planetary Level.
Before it actually happened, even he had no idea how things would turn out!
Fortunately, he succeeded!
The Spirit Reader's Spiritual Force couldn't penetrate the defense of his Psychokinesis. Under Bai Yang's deliberate control, it neither fought back nor showed any signs of reacting, making him seem like an ordinary person.
What followed was just like in the original story. The three signed contracts for the practical assessment, which they would take on August 1.
Jiang Nian also officially taught them the Genetic Energy Cultivation Method. As for the most precious Guidance Technique, they would only receive it after becoming warriors and joining the Limit Dojo or the military.
After finishing their business, the three met up outside the Bright Moon Residential Quarter.
"My name's Bai Yang, and I'm from the First Military Academy in Jiangnan. My hometown's Yangzhou City, and since it's summer break, I came here to take the assessment."
Bai Yang held out his hand and shook hands with Luo Feng and Yang Wu in turn. "It's great to meet you both."
Luo Feng smiled and said, "I'm Luo Feng, and this is Yang Wu. We're both from the Limit Dojo in Yi'an District."
Yang Wu laughed beside him. "The three of us passing the assessment at the same place on the same day must be fate. It's a good day, so let's find a restaurant, have a nice meal, and get to know each other."
Bai Yang had demonstrated astonishing strength and potential, and Yang Wu was several years older than the two of them.
He'd spent years making his way in society. How could he pass up a chance to make friends with him?
"Sure," Bai Yang replied with a smile.
"Let's go," Luo Feng said with a laugh.
The three exchanged contact information and agreed to have a proper meal together.
Bai Yang smiled. "Then let's take my car. It'll make getting around easier."
Luo Feng and Yang Wu looked behind him. A sleek, futuristic sports car was parked there—the one he'd asked Mei Xiaqing to prepare for him.
"A military plate? This is a military vehicle? And why is there a 'Hua' on the body? A mountain?" Luo Feng thought in surprise. He'd never seen a car like this before.
Yang Wu was just as clueless, but one look at the car told him that Bai Yang was not only powerful, but probably had an impressive background as well. He was even more pleased.
All three were locals, so they chose a well-known restaurant in the area and enjoyed a hearty meal.
Bai Yang, Luo Feng, and Yang Wu all wanted to get to know each other, so the atmosphere was exceptionally warm.
Before long, Luo Feng asked if Bai Yang could give him some pointers on his movement techniques sometime.
Bai Yang smiled. "I don't think you're that far off, Luo Feng. You've just been focused on passing the Warrior Assessment, so you haven't trained specifically for it.
"But I still have some things to take care of at school. If you can make it to the main district of Jiangnan, you're always welcome to train with me."
Luo Feng and Yang Wu were both delighted. They immediately said that as soon as their Quasi-Martial Artist certificates were issued and they could travel freely to the main district, they'd come visit him!
They had a wonderful meal, and once the alcohol kicked in, the three of them grew genuinely close.
Bai Yang used driving as an excuse to avoid drinking a single drop.
At one point, Luo Feng left the private room to call home.
The plot had finally begun!
Sure enough, a moment later, Luo Feng rushed back into the room with bloodshot eyes and apologized to the other two. "Something's happened to my dad! I have to leave right now! Sorry!"
Bai Yang had been prepared. Everything he'd done today had been for this moment. "Is it far? I'll drive you."
Luo Feng was about to refuse, but Bai Yang added, "My car's special. It belongs to Mount Hua. No police officer would dare stop it. You can't get there faster on foot, so let's go!"
The car looked impressive enough that Luo Feng believed him almost immediately.
How could he refuse such a kind offer?
His father, Luo Hongguo, might be in danger. The sooner they got there, the better.
He wasn't one to fuss over such things. He'd just remember this favor, and he felt even more warmly toward Bai Yang.
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