Pure physical strength at this level was already impressive. It surpassed the base stats of some races in the Dragon Ball World, but it still fell far short of the Saiyans.
Just how strong were Saiyans physically?
When Nappa, with a power level of 4,000, first appeared on Earth, he completely dominated the battlefield. In his battles against the human army, he crashed into planes, tanks, and warships with his bare body.
He took Chiaotzu's self-destruction head-on without a scratch.
There was a reason Saiyans were called a warrior race. They could transform into Great Apes, had high power levels from birth, and ranked among the top races in terms of physical strength.
When fighting someone with the same power level, a Saiyan could crush their opponent with their abnormal physical strength. And if the opponent had a higher power level...
Well, Saiyans still had their Great Ape transformation to fall back on. You'd need to be ten times stronger than me to win!
By King Vegeta's time, the Saiyans had already fallen into decline. Their race's former glory had long since faded.
"Not even 100? I thought these Astartes were supposed to be impressive!" Leman Russ sounded a little disappointed when he heard their power levels.
He'd assumed that the Astartes the Emperor was so proud of would have power levels of at least five or six hundred!
They were stronger than the warriors in his tribe, sure, but not by that much!
They still couldn't beat Axis.
"They're already pretty impressive. Their physical abilities are at least ten times better than an ordinary human's," Axis said.
An ordinary human only had a power level of 5, and that was for a strong, grown man. When Kid Goku first appeared, his power level was only a little over ten.
After some basic training under Master Roshi, his Saiyan blood awakened, and his power level broke through 100.
"Which warrior in our tribe has a power level below 10? How can they be ten times stronger than ordinary people if they haven't even reached 100?" Leman Russ asked.
Ten times stronger would mean at least 100, but less than 200, wouldn't it? Calling this ten times stronger was a little disappointing!
Axis rolled his eyes. Do you even hear yourself?
Were you comparing the ordinary people on Fenris to ordinary people on other Imperial worlds? Why not compare them to the Catachan Jungle Fighters while you were at it?
"People on Fenris are generally two to three times stronger than people elsewhere. Ordinary humans elsewhere only have a power level of 5, so strictly speaking, their base stats are at least twelve times higher than an ordinary human's. Possibly more," Axis said.
"But they still can't beat you!"
"That's true. They can't beat me," Axis replied.
"Great Father of Genes, did we... disappoint you somehow?" The Space Marines of the Sixth Legion standing nearby were completely baffled.
They'd overheard Axis and Leman Russ talking.
What was going on? They'd only just met the Father of Genes, and he was already disappointed in his own gene-sons?
What was this power level supposed to mean? What did he mean, they were weaker than a child?
The Space Marines of the Sixth Legion gathered around. They'd been incredibly excited to meet the Father of Genes, but now he was saying their power levels were lower than a child's.
And the child himself had agreed. Sure, this planet's environment was harsh, and its people were formidable warriors, but it was going too far to look down on the Space Marines because of that!
"Don't misunderstand, my gene-sons. I'm not singling you out. I'm saying that every one of you has a lower power level than Axis. You're nowhere near as strong as this kid." Leman Russ smiled as he spoke.
He didn't think there was anything wrong with what he'd said. He talked to the warriors in his tribe this way all the time. Look at you lot—you still can't beat Axis even with all of you fighting together. Now double your training!
It was meant to be encouraging! At least, that was how Leman Russ saw it.
But his words had cut the Sixth Legion warriors to the core. Great Father of Genes, what were you saying?
Were they really so disappointing to him?
He was saying their power levels were lower than a boy who looked about seven years old!
They couldn't argue back. Were they supposed to challenge the little boy to a fight? If they lost, they'd be humiliated. If they won, they'd be even more humiliated!
Axis was speechless. Was this for real? Russ, when did you learn Master Duan Shui Liu's catchphrases?
Did you have to go this far and taunt everyone at once?
"Great Father of Genes, you live on this backward planet, so perhaps you aren't familiar with the situation. But we Astartes are the pride of the Master of Mankind.
"We are the mightiest demigod warriors of all humanity, the Emperor's Angels of Death, and your gene-sons." The captain of the Sixth Legion stepped forward as he spoke.
He was the one Axis had just tested at a power level of 93, and he was the strongest individual among these Astartes. He had once fought in the Emperor's war to unite Holy Terra.
He was among the earliest Astartes.
"I'm telling the truth. You really aren't a match for Axis. He's my finest Wolf Cub.
"But don't worry. I'll train you properly and make you stronger. At the very least, every member of the Legion will need a power level above 100!" Leman Russ said.
If they were more than ten times as strong as ordinary people, then he'd hold them to Fenris's standards!
"Please board the ship, Primarch!
"We'll take good care of this battle-brother in the future. Once he officially becomes an Astartes, please let us see his terrifying strength." The Space Marines of the Sixth Legion glared at Axis.
They weren't about to challenge a human boy who looked seven years old. But the kid had an extraordinary relationship with the Wolf King, and he would definitely undergo Astartes Surgery. Once he grew up, there'd be plenty of time for a fight.
They'd make sure to teach the kid a proper lesson then—to let him learn a few of the Sixth Legion's old traditions.
"Hahaha! If you're interested, I can have Axis spar with you right now," Leman Russ said.
It'd do his gene-sons good to get knocked down a peg by Axis.
"Come on, Russ. Don't keep the Emperor waiting. We still have gifts for him. You Space Marines over there, come help us carry some things," Axis said.
Please, you old troublemaker! Stop making them hate me!
I'm not even seven years old yet, and you've made me deal with things no child my age should have to face.
Now a bunch of Astartes had their eyes on me.
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