A contest of Star Power research between great powers

"The Davis Model was a Star Power model proposed by American scientist Albert Davis late in the last century. It improved Awakeners' cultivation by 21.61%, higher than the EVA Star Power Model's 19.80%."

Han Youwei recalled the figures to make sure she had them right, then continued, "However, according to some intelligence, the Davis Model widely used around the world today isn't the complete model. The American military has a more complete Davis Model that offers a greater improvement to Awakeners' cultivation."

Most of the students in the two classes were hearing this for the first time, and they voiced their indignation.

But a few had heard about the Davis Model before.

"I've heard about this. Apparently, the Americans want Awakeners around the world to use the Davis Model, then use the complete model to entice powerful Awakeners into joining them."

"That's downright underhanded of the Americans, isn't it? They're holding all the world's Awakeners hostage."

Wei Hailong hadn't expected the students in these two classes to have such broad knowledge. He showed a rare hint of a smile and said, "Tell us about the last model, too."

Han Youwei was just about to continue answering.

Fang Yuan spoke first. "Professor Yang Yuping is my idol. Let me explain this one. In the early twenty-first century, our country invested substantial resources to curb the Davis Model's hold over Awakeners worldwide. Professor Yang Yuping's research team ultimately developed the Yang Yuping Model. It improved Awakeners' cultivation by 22.73%, surpassing the Davis Model."

Star Power cultivation models played a crucial role in Awakeners' cultivation.

As such, a country's level of research into Star Power cultivation models also represented its scientific and technological strength.

The students in the two classes were excited to hear how badass their country was.

But just as everyone's spirits were rising, someone had to strike a discordant note.

Li Weilian tugged at the corner of his mouth and sneered. "Surpassed the Davis Model? Why do I remember the Yang Yuping Model being inferior to the Davis Model when it comes to cultivating strength?"

The students around him were puzzled. "Isn't it 22.73% versus 21.61%? It did surpass it."

Li Weilian continued, "The Yang Yuping Star Power Model only improves strength cultivation by 20.57%. That's far below the Davis Model."

"What's going on?"

Most of the students in the two classes were bewildered. Before this, they had known nothing about such specialized matters.

Han Youwei explained, "Each cultivation model has different effects when cultivating different attributes. So when no breakdown is given, the figures quoted are averages..."

"...The Davis Model's advantage lies in strength. When cultivating strength, the Davis Model works better. But the Yang Yuping Model has the advantage in cultivating the other three attributes. So there's nothing wrong with saying the Yang Yuping Model surpassed the Davis Model."

Another student asked, "Then would it be better if I used the Davis Model when cultivating strength and the Yang Yuping Model when cultivating other attributes?"

"That actually doesn't work very well, because Star Power cultivation models are extremely complex. Becoming proficient in even one Star Power cultivation model takes an enormous amount of effort, and your familiarity with a model also affects your cultivation speed. So rather than biting off more than you can chew, you're better off focusing on a single Star Power cultivation model," Han Youwei explained patiently.

"If that's the case, Professor Yang Yuping's Star Power model is still better," the students in the two classes murmured among themselves.

Li Weilian tugged at the corner of his mouth and sneered. "The Yang Yuping Model is all you can use anyway. After all, not everyone can afford the Davis Advanced Model."

"The Davis Advanced Model? What's that?" The surrounding students were puzzled again.

"You don't even know that? It's the premium service sold by the Davis Star Power Group. They customize advanced cultivation models for individuals."

"The Americans are just as they've always been. If you've got capital, you've got everything."

Seeing the discussion stray further and further off topic, Wei Hailong cleared his throat. "Open discussion is over. From now on, request permission before speaking!"

After the students in the two classes quieted down.

Wei Hailong continued, "Starting today, I'll be teaching you the Yang Yuping Basic Star Power Model Type II used by the Huaxia Navy."

"Why a basic Star Power model?" a student asked.

Wei Hailong pointed at the student who had spoken and ordered, "You spoke without permission. Step out. Three hundred push-ups."

"Huh?"

The student's mouth fell open, his face full of grievance.

"That's an order. I'll count to three. If you still haven't obeyed, your punishment doubles!" Wei Hailong barked.

The student hurried out, dropped to the floor, and began doing push-ups.

Although he had punished the student, Wei Hailong still answered his question.

"The Yang Yuping Basic Star Power Model refers to a model for low-level Awakeners. With your current abilities, you can't use an advanced model yet. Those advanced models sold by this or that Star Power group are purely for people with money to burn. They're an idiot tax!" Wei Hailong spared Young Master Li no face.

Classes One and Two were honors classes. None of the students who had gotten into them were fools, and they quickly caught on.

"That's true. The cultivation model the military uses has to be the best and most practical."

Someone else spoke without requesting permission.

Wei Hailong pointed at that student and ordered, "Step out. Three hundred push-ups!"

The student quickly covered his mouth without saying another word, then hurried out to start doing push-ups.

Wei Hailong walked over to the classroom door, opened a camouflage travel bag, and took out a boxy, ruggedized laptop. He set it on the lectern and opened it.

Once the laptop's screen lit up, he looked at the students in the two classes and called out, "Who are the martial arts class representatives? Connect the projector to the laptop."

The martial arts representatives from both classes hurried forward, turned on the projector, and connected the laptop's data port to it.

After the laptop was connected, Wei Hailong launched a program.

A complex Star Power cultivation model appeared on the projector screen. It was the Yang Yuping Basic Cultivation Model.

The most important parts of a Star Power cultivation model were the complex structures and circulation pathways formed by Star Power within the body.

Words alone couldn't explain them clearly. They could only be demonstrated through a computer program.

"This is the Star Power cultivation model. It explains every cultivation step in detail, and each step will repeat ten times. You can start following along now."

Wei Hailong pointed at the two students doing push-ups and said, "You two, remember how many you've done. Start cultivating along with the model demonstration first, then finish the remaining push-ups after class."

The two punished students quickly stood up. Watching the Star Power circulation model displayed on the projector screen, they began guiding their Star Power to flow along its pathways.