Chapter 3: Unawakened Advanced Spirituality

"Am I seeing this right? Li Yuan's physical constitution is at level 6.5? That's a 0.5-level improvement from the end of June?"

"An improvement of 0.5 levels in less than three months?"

"Even Lin Lan Yue, who is currently the top student in martial arts in our grade and is said to have a good chance of getting into Sky University, didn't improve this fast."

"Is the equipment broken?"

"It's normal for it to break if it's only used by the school and never repaired." Over a hundred students were surprised, their gazes shifting between Li Yuan and the screen.

Most of them knew deep down that the probability of the equipment malfunctioning was almost zero.

The key was that Li Yuan's rate of improvement in physical constitution was indeed terrifying.

Even in the elite class, where students with awakened martial arts spirits and wealthy family backgrounds were present, it was rare to see such rapid improvement.

"I've been working so hard lately, spending my holidays in the cultivation room, eating all kinds of supplements, and my physical constitution has only just reached level 6.0. I thought I could narrow the gap with Li Yuan." Wan Xiao, who resembled a large bear, couldn't help but think, "But the gap has only grown larger?"

The two had a good relationship, and Wan Xiao had always taken Li Yuan as his goal, hoping to catch up with him.

"6.5 levels! Brother Yuan, 666!" Zhou Qi couldn't help but shout, instinctively feeling happy for Li Yuan.

Ten meters away.

"6.5 levels? How could Li Yuan improve so quickly?" Teacher Xu Bo was also somewhat unsettled.

Today, when Li Yuan was tested, he had not awakened his martial arts spirit, which was somewhat disappointing for him.

Wan Xiao's awakening of his martial arts spirit was an unexpected joy.

Now, Li Yuan's physical constitution level was a pleasant surprise.

"If he had awakened his martial arts spirit and practiced high-level cultivation methods, a 0.5-level improvement in less than three months wouldn't be too rare... But he was just tested at noon, and he clearly hasn't awakened his martial arts spirit." Various thoughts raced through Teacher Xu Bo's mind, "Moreover, he hasn't had time to practice."

As a step-up martial artist who had once fought in the military, Xu Bo's perspective was far beyond that of the students.

In just a few seconds, he had considered multiple possibilities.

"Li Yuan." Teacher Xu Bo's voice was low, "Don't rush to test your skill level. First, go to the track and test your burst speed, then test your punching power again."

"Yes." Li Yuan nodded, understanding Teacher Xu's thoughts.

The probability of the life energy detection instrument malfunctioning was very low, but there were ways to deceive its sensing system and make the data inaccurate.

There was a possibility of cheating.

But the burst speed and strength a person could unleash were impossible to fake.

"This is a comprehensive test."

"It seems even Teacher Xu isn't entirely confident."

"How fast can Li Yuan's burst speed be?"

"It's hard to say. The life energy detection instrument provides comprehensive data, and each person's situation is different. Even if their physical constitution levels are the same, some may be faster, some may have higher punching power, and some may have better endurance." All the students were whispering, most of them paying close attention.

They were all curious.

If Li Yuan's physical constitution was truly at level 6.5, how high would his martial arts performance rank in the entire grade?

"Activate the authority, conduct a sprint speed test, a punching power test, and record the results." Teacher Xu Bo's voice was cold, and a red light flashed on his wrist.

"Hum~" A white light projected from above the classroom, illuminating a 40-meter-long dark red metal track on the left side of the classroom.

The track was dotted with many faint lights.

This was the reason why the martial arts classroom was so large.

A lot of technological equipment used to detect physical data took up space.

The martial arts classroom for the elite class was even larger, resembling a small gymnasium.

"Testing burst speed?" Li Yuan placed his large spear on the silver metal ground, stood at the entrance of the track, took a deep breath, and quickly calmed down.

Speed testing wasn't just about sprinting.

During the martial arts college entrance exam, there would be speed tests for 40 meters, 100 meters, 1 kilometer, and 10 kilometers.

The 40-meter speed test had the highest score weight, followed by the 10-kilometer long-distance run.

One tested instantaneous burst speed, and the other tested endurance.

"Martial artists often decide life and death in just a few moves, or even a single encounter. Life and death can hang by a thread, so instantaneous burst speed is the most important." Li Yuan quickly adjusted his state, "But in war, one often faces multiple enemies, and battles can last a long time, so endurance is also crucial."

Li Yuan knew that the establishment of the martial arts college entrance exam items was closely related to war.

In this era, the human civilization on Earth and the seven planets faced enormous survival crises.

War was the main theme of society.

Huff!

Adjusting his breathing, Li Yuan relaxed his entire body in a single breath. His mental strength was strong, and he could faintly sense the beating of his organs, the steady flow of blood from his heart, and the subtle strength in his limbs.

In the next instant!

"Boom!" With his spine as the core, Li Yuan's entire body's strength suddenly tightened and merged, like a large bow suddenly pulling the string. The strength passed through his waist and hips directly to his legs, and he shot out like an arrow from a bow.

The source of strength lies in the feet, starting from the legs.

The instantaneous burst strength of the thighs is much stronger than that of other parts of the body.

Swish!

Li Yuan sprinted the 40-meter track in a few seconds and directly hit the cushion wall at the end of the track.

The cushion wall was similar to a sponge but made of a special material designed by the school to protect students.

Drip!

On the screen at the end of the track, a number appeared: "14.2 meters/second."

This was Li Yuan's sprint speed, not his average speed.

"Very fast."

"It seems Li Yuan's physical constitution has indeed reached level 6.5." The students watching each other were thoroughly convinced.

They all knew that Li Yuan practiced the basic cultivation method, the "Rock Cultivation Method," which was good at strength.

If Li Yuan's speed was this fast, what about his strength?

"14.2 meters/second? Not bad." Teacher Xu Bo nodded slightly and said directly, "Now, test your punching power."

The punching power test area was much smaller, located in a corner of the classroom, not very noticeable.

Li Yuan stood on the test area.

Whoosh~ Several white beams of light projected from the overhead equipment, directly covering Li Yuan to detect whether his movements were standard and qualified.

The punching power test was not about extreme burst strength but the maximum strength a single arm could burst while standing still.

If one couldn't stabilize their body while punching, the burst strength, no matter how strong, would be meaningless, and in a life-or-death battle, it would only give the enemy a chance to kill with one move.

"Relax first." Li Yuan adjusted his breathing, gradually relaxing his tense body, spreading his feet, and slightly bending his knees to generate greater propulsion when he pushed off the ground.

Immediately, as he exhaled, Li Yuan's spine straightened like a dragon, his left foot slightly stepped to the side, his right foot pushed off the ground, and through the twisting of his waist, he instantly mobilized the strength in his waist and back, transmitting the strength from his lower body to his right arm.

His five fingers clenched into a fist!

His right fist shot out like a cannonball, striking the giant hanging sandbag in front of him.

"Bang!" A dull explosion sound.

Instantly.

The screen on the punching power test area clearly displayed: "424 kilograms (movement qualified)."

"Damn!"

"424 kilograms! Amazing!"

"This level of punching power is almost at the level 7 physical constitution standard. I remember the level 7 physical constitution standard requires 450 kilograms of punching power." A commotion arose, and Li Yuan's classmates were thoroughly shocked.

Martial arts is not about health; the data from the life energy detection instrument can only be a reference.

What is demonstrated in actual combat is what is convincing.

Throughout Earth and the Seven Star Alliance, there are strict divisions for the burst speed and punching power corresponding to each physical constitution level:

Level 5: 10 meters/second, 200 kilograms of punching power

Level 6: 13 meters/second, 300 kilograms of punching power

Level 7: 15 meters/second, 450 kilograms of punching power

Level 8: 18 meters/second, 800 kilograms of punching power

Level 9: 20 meters/second, 1000 kilograms of punching power

...

Although individual talent differences and different cultivation methods can lead to different biases, the gap from the level standard is not too large.

Li Yuan's life energy detection instrument showed a level 6.5, and his burst speed was within the normal range.

But his punching power was very close to the level 7 standard.

"My punching power is still a bit short of 300 kilograms." Wan Xiao subconsciously gripped the war knife in his hand, "Is the gap between me and Li Yuan already this big?"

"Practicing tightness in relaxation and using relaxation in tightness, using true tightness to unleash fierce and explosive power. It seems my student has truly grasped the essence of the basic cultivation method." Teacher Xu Bo's eyes were extremely sharp, seeing the subtleties.

It's difficult for a normal person to unleash their full physical strength; being able to unleash 90% is already very good.

One must thoroughly understand the strength in their entire body, condensing it to unleash 100% of their strength.

Li Yuan had clearly achieved this.

"Good." Teacher Xu Bo rarely showed a smile.

This scene surprised many students.

After all, when Wan Xiao awakened his martial arts spirit, Teacher Xu Bo didn't smile.

Li Yuan listened to the voices around him, remaining calm on the surface but feeling somewhat unsatisfied in his heart.

"According to the divine palace panel, my instantaneous burst speed should be 14.4 meters/second, and my maximum punching power should be 426 kilograms." Li Yuan frowned slightly, "It seems I still haven't fully unleashed my physical constitution."

At this moment.

In Li Yuan's eyes, there was a nearly transparent light screen that only he could see.

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[Life Level: 6.6 (Unranked)]

Physical Constitution Index: 72 (Comprehensive measurement of burst strength, endurance, speed, physique, mental strength, etc.)

Punching Power: 426 kilograms

Speed: 14.4 meters/second

Mental Strength: Level 12.4

Flesh Cultivation Method: "Rock Cultivation Method"

Mental Cultivation Method: "Observing the Great Sun Star Sutra"

Skill Level: Spear Technique (Level 3, 36%), Body Technique (Level 3, 21%), Fist Technique (Level 3, 88%)

[Note: Contains a certain unawakened advanced spirit]

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The entire light screen would appear in front of Li Yuan's eyes with a single thought, clearly displaying his martial arts cultivation.

This was something that suddenly awakened when Li Yuan's physical constitution reached level 5.0 in his sophomore year.

At first, Li Yuan thought it was similar to the 'system' or 'data panel' in the novels he had read.

Later, after repeated attempts and confirmation, he found that the light screen itself only had detection capabilities, like an extremely precise 'cultivation testing instrument.'

It could not directly enhance Li Yuan's martial arts cultivation.

"However, the 'Observing the Great Sun Star Sutra' brought by the mental palace has given me significant help." Li Yuan silently thought.

While pondering.

Li Yuan returned to the silver metal ground and picked up his black spear.

His gaze fell on Teacher Xu Bo, ten meters away, and the panel in his vision changed, displaying a string of text:

[Target: Life Level exceeds detection limit (current detection limit is 16.6)]

"Teacher Xu, please guide me." Li Yuan first clasped his hands, then his body suddenly darted forward, covering several meters in an instant. He instantly exerted his strength, and his spear, like a dragon, tore through the air with a sharp whistle, heading straight for Xu Bo.

"Hmm? This spear technique!" Xu Bo's eyes lit up completely.

(End of Chapter)