Actually, I Really Am a Genius

Captain Gao Feng stared at Luo Zhe and Luo Feng as they walked back with their arms slung over each other's shoulders. That left-step dodge Luo Zhe just pulled off looked so effortless and confident, he thought to himself. Even if it were me, I doubt I could have timed it that perfectly. If he can maintain that kind of footwork for hundreds of repetitions, he'll have reached the Micro-Level! And that strike that severed the One-Horned Wild Boar's tail—I could have sworn I saw his blade accelerate a second time.

Thinking this, Gao Feng turned to Chen Gu and asked urgently, "What blade technique is Luo Zhe practicing?"

Chen Gu pondered for a moment before replying, "Wu Tong told me that both Luo Zhe and Luo Feng are practicing the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade!"

"That explains it! That second acceleration just now must have been the hidden force of the first fold of the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade." A smile broke across Gao Feng's face. "I never expected to have a master who has mastered the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade in our squad. It looks like we're about to have another Junior Warrior Level expert on our hands; hunting Junior Warrior Level monsters will be much easier from now on!"

Chen Gu rubbed his chin and looked around. "So, I've managed to recruit a Junior Warrior Level expert for our squad?"

"You certainly did, we've struck gold!" Gao Feng beamed. "Besides, Luo Feng's performance was also commendable. He didn't get greedy or reckless, and he knew when to pull back. He's a good seed, too."

The second-in-command, Wei Tie, nodded. "Indeed. With some training, our Fire Hammer Squad could gain another core member."

"I can't teach Luo Zhe; that's a job for you, Captain," said the elder Wei brother, Wei Tie. "As for Luo Feng, the second brother and I will handle his training."

Chen Gu and Zhang Ke watched from the side, unable to hide their smiles. As veteran martial artists who had walked the line between life and death countless times, they knew exactly how beneficial a powerful teammate was. Not only would it increase their collective combat output during hunts, but more importantly, both Luo Zhe and Luo Feng were still young and had plenty of time to grow.

Unlike some so-called geniuses who possessed great physical stats but couldn't even display a tenth of their true strength when actually fighting monsters, they held nothing but contempt for such frauds.

True masters were forged through countless life-or-death battles!

However, for Luo Zhe and Luo Feng to show such promise in their very first real combat experience, it was clear they were both naturally gifted. With some careful guidance from the team, they might even have a chance to become formidable War God Level powerhouses in the future!

When the two returned to the group, they couldn't help but feel a bit flustered under the intense, burning gazes of their teammates.

Exchanging a glance, Luo Zhe asked, "Captain, what's... going on?"

Gao Feng wore what he considered his most amiable smile, though in reality, his cheeks were as stiff as rock; it was the kind of smile that could make a child cry in the middle of the night.

"Luo Zhe, have you successfully mastered the first fold of the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade?" Gao Feng rubbed his hands together in excitement, clearly eager for the answer, while the others leaned in to listen.

Under the weight of their stares, Luo Zhe nodded blankly. He hadn't expected his secret to be exposed so quickly after just one strike. It seemed these martial artists who spent their lives in the Wilderness Zone, regardless of their strength, all possessed incredibly sharp eyes!

Hearing the confirmation, the joy on Gao Feng's face grew even more pronounced, his cheeks bunching up until his eyes narrowed into slits. He pressed on, "What is your current punch power? Can a full-force strike reach the threshold of the Junior Warrior Level?"

8,000kg to 16,000kg was the standard for the Junior Warrior Level. Generally, once a punch reached 8,000kg, one could barely be considered a Warrior Level martial artist. Of course, there was still a massive gap between someone who barely hit the 8,000kg floor and a seasoned Junior Warrior.

Currently, Luo Zhe was in a period of rapid growth, feeling his strength surge every single day. Seeing no reason to hide it, he answered truthfully, "My normal punch power is currently over 9,000kg. If I use the first fold of the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade, I can strike with nearly 13,000kg of force."

As soon as the numbers left his lips, the rest of the squad gaped in astonishment.

Good heavens!

A 21-year-old Junior Warrior, and not just a fresh one at that—with his current strength, Luo Zhe could be considered outstanding even among Junior Warriors!

"With your strength, you should be sent to the Dojo's global headquarters for special training!" the elder Wei brother, Wei Tie, couldn't help but exclaim.

The others nodded in agreement. It hadn't even been a month since they passed the martial artist practical exam; such growth was truly terrifying!

According to the Five-Heart-to-Heaven Cultivation Method, the human body had never consciously absorbed cosmic energy since birth, leaving it in a state of starvation. Therefore, the first time one autonomously absorbed cosmic energy, the intake was the greatest, leading to the most rapid increase in strength.

Subsequent growth would level off, and some martial artists with mediocre talent would never reach the Junior Warrior threshold even after a lifetime of cultivation.

Among those present, the most shocked was Luo Feng. Of everyone there, he knew best just how monstrous Luo Zhe's talent was. As someone who was both a martial artist and a Spirit Reader, he had reached near-Advanced Warrior Level strength at only eighteen. Once he utilized his spiritual power, he could sweep aside the vast majority of Junior Warriors!

Yet, even with the accelerated cultivation provided by his spiritual power, he couldn't compare to Luo Zhe's speed.

In a mere three months, going from a prospective martial artist to someone who could be considered a powerhouse among Junior Warriors—such a rate of improvement was nothing short of heaven-defying!

This was the first time Luo Feng had seen a martial arts genius with such innate talent with his own eyes.

Although instructors at the Dojo often lectured them about how vast the world was and how countless geniuses existed with talents far exceeding the norm—people who could grow into powerful War God Level martial artists in just a few years—those people had always felt like distant myths. It wasn't until today, feeling Luo Zhe's talent firsthand, that he truly understood that such geniuses really did exist.

Wei Tie's comment made Luo Zhe scratch his head. He couldn't exactly say, "I'll be receiving a Special Training Contract soon and heading to the Dojo's global headquarters for training."

Especially since he had just joined the squad today; telling them he was about to leave felt a bit unethical.

Before Luo Zhe could decide whether to reveal the news, Gao Feng patted him firmly on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry. With your potential, you'll be qualified to head to the Dojo's global headquarters soon! Keep it up!"

Chen Gu walked over and patted his other shoulder, adding, "The Captain is right. Both you and Luo Feng have excellent talent. You'll both have the chance to train at headquarters in the future, so don't be in such a rush."

Luo Zhe: "..."