Chapter 3

A force like an electric shock surged through Zhou Wen's entire body. This feeling was no longer unfamiliar to him; it was the same sensation he experienced when absorbing a Primordial Energy Crystal. However, this time it was much more intense than any previous experience, far surpassing the intensity of the fifth-grade Primordial Energy Crystal he had absorbed before.

"What grade is this Primordial Energy Crystal? Why is it so intense?" Just as Zhou Wen was surprised and delighted, he felt another force surge into his body.

This force was different from the Primordial Energy Crystal. It felt like an electric snake rapidly coursing through his body, forcefully breaking open the previously blocked meridians and creating a strange path.

"Indeed... the Great Force Ant Crystal is the legendary Primordial Energy Skill Crystal... I wonder what the Primordial Energy Skill of the Great Force Ant is..." Zhou Wen was filled with anticipation.

As the electric snake-like force flowed through his body, all of Zhou Wen's Primordial Energy was activated, continuously circulating along the path opened by the electric snake.

Zhou Wen was surprised to find that as the Primordial Energy circulated, his hands turned a deep red, almost metallic, and he felt a strange swelling sensation. Although his hands did not actually grow larger, he felt a powerful force building up inside them, almost ready to burst out.

Zhou Wen had an urge to punch, but he ultimately held back. He was in the school, and it would not be good to cause a big commotion, especially since damaging public property would cost money.

After about ten minutes, the swelling sensation gradually subsided, and his hands returned to normal. The Primordial Energy in his body also stopped flowing. However, Zhou Wen could clearly feel that the technique for bursting Primordial Energy had been deeply imprinted in his body and soul, as if it had become a natural instinct, something he would never forget.

Zhou Wen eagerly looked at his phone, seeing that the game interface had already turned black. He immediately restarted the game and dripped a drop of blood on it. Once the game character appeared, he checked the character's stats right away.

Zhou Wen: 16 years old.

Life Level: Mortal.

Strength: 9.

Speed: 5.

Stamina: 8.

Primordial Energy: 9.

Primordial Energy Technique: Bitter Zen.

Primordial Energy Skill: Great Force Fist (7th Rank).

Companion Pet: None.

Zhou Wen was overjoyed. His Primordial Energy value had directly soared to 9, indicating that the Primordial Energy Crystal he had absorbed was a 9th-grade crystal. The 7th rank of the Great Force Fist, similar to the 7th grade of an attribute crystal, meant that he did not need to train further; the Great Force Fist was already at a high level.

Primordial Energy Skill Crystals were relatively rare, making them quite expensive. However, with a Primordial Energy Skill, one could use it to significantly enhance a specific ability in a short period, bursting out with combat power far beyond their normal level. It was an important means for survival and killing, and no one would ever think they had too many Primordial Energy Skills.

Zhou Wen had never had the financial means to purchase Primordial Energy Skill Crystals. Moreover, he had dedicated all his time and energy to training Bitter Zen, leaving no spare time to practice Primordial Energy Skills. The Great Force Fist was his first Primordial Energy Skill. From its name and effects, it seemed to be a technique for enhancing the strength of his fists.

"Indeed, the ant nest in the game is the same as the dimensional realm in reality. Does this mean that companion pets might also drop in the game?" Zhou Wen felt a slight excitement.

He re-entered the game and started grinding monsters. The game character now had the Great Force Fist skill. Zhou Wen eagerly made the game character use the Great Force Fist to see its power.

Boom!

The small red figure punched a Great Force Ant, smashing its head into its body. The entire ant's body exploded under the immense pressure, scattering blood and fragments, leaving a mess of remains.

Zhou Wen was both surprised and delighted. The small red figure was essentially his clone, and if it could unleash such power, he could do the same in reality.

Previously, he needed several punches to kill a Great Force Ant, even when hitting vital points. The Great Force Fist, however, could ignore the ant's shell defense and burst it with a single punch, demonstrating an astonishing level of strength.

However, while the Great Force Fist was powerful, it consumed 4 points of Primordial Energy. With his current Primordial Energy limit of 9, he could only use it twice before running out.

Primordial Energy could regenerate on its own, but the recovery rate was slow. Zhou Wen could only recover 1 point per hour, which was far from enough to keep up with the consumption.

Of course, he could use Primordial Energy Crystals to quickly restore Primordial Energy, but that was a very luxurious approach for most people.

Although he had obtained a Primordial Energy Skill, he could only use it as a trump card for now. Zhou Wen still had to continue grinding monsters in the game, hoping to find something even more amazing.

The process of grinding monsters was undoubtedly tedious, but for someone who had managed to cultivate Bitter Zen and generate Primordial Energy by the age of 16, such a tedious process was not a big deal.

As Zhou Wen was engrossed in grinding monsters on his phone, he suddenly felt someone approaching. Looking up, he saw a tall girl in a high school uniform walking towards him.

Zhou Wen looked around. This place was usually deserted, and it was the same now. Within a radius of several dozen meters, he seemed to be the only person here. This was why he had chosen this spot to play the game.

"Is Fang Ruoxi looking for me?" Zhou Wen watched as the girl walked straight towards him and decided to put away his phone. He did not want others to see what was on his phone, as it could cause significant trouble.

Fang Ruoxi was tall, about 1.75 meters, which was not short even among boys her age. Among girls, she stood out even more.

Although she was tall, her well-proportioned and slender figure, combined with regular exercise, did not make her look overly large. Her long legs and exaggerated waistline created a strong visual impact, exuding a wild and primitive charm.

Despite her name, which suggested a quiet and gentle personality, Fang Ruoxi was actually quite proud. Before the transfer student An Jing arrived, Fang Ruoxi and Zhou Wen were the two most famous geniuses at Guide High School.

However, they were not in the same class, and neither of them was good at making friends. Zhou Wen, in particular, was fully dedicated to training Bitter Zen and had little time for socializing. As a result, they had only exchanged polite greetings and had no real interaction.

Now, Fang Ruoxi was clearly coming to see Zhou Wen, which left him puzzled about what she might want.

"Zhou Wen, for the final practical test of the graduation exam, I hope you will join my team," Fang Ruoxi said, surprising Zhou Wen.