Chapter 52

Surprised, bewildered, shocked, and disheartened—these were the feelings that filled Yu Hao's heart at this moment.

Yu Hao stared at the dumbbell in front of him, utterly amazed. His originally relaxed expression gradually turned serious, and for the first time, he showed a solemn look. Although the rounds of exams had long since eliminated any feelings of contempt, when he actually lifted the 60KG dumbbell, Yu Hao realized just how heavy it was, incredibly heavy.

"Beep, the second attempt at 60KG begins." The system did not give Yu Hao more time to adjust, but immediately reminded him.

Yu Hao took a deep breath, then tightly gripped the dumbbell with both hands. He paused for a few seconds, then opened his eyes and began to exert force. His hands, which were tightly gripping the dumbbell, suddenly exerted all their strength, and the dumbbell, which was incredibly heavy for him, was instantly lifted. Yu Hao's originally calm muscles began to tremble involuntarily.

"Hold on, just five more seconds and it will be a success." Yu Hao gritted his teeth, his steps unsteady as if he were drunk, but his arms remained straight, not bending. Finally:

"System notification: Success."

"Phew~ It's done." Yu Hao said softly.

"System notification: Congratulations on completing the first stage of the exam. After a five-minute rest, the second stage will begin."

"Phew, finally, I can rest. If I don't rest now, I'll be done for!" Hearing the system's notification, Yu Hao immediately sat down where he was and then lay on the ground. He closed his eyes and panted heavily, his mind blank, forgetting to think.

"System notification: Five-minute rest over, the exam continues." Just as Yu Hao was resting, the system's notification sounded.

"Phew, okay! Let me see where my limits are." Yu Hao encouraged himself.

"System notification: Seventh round, 70KG exam preparation, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6... 3, 2, 1, start."

At this moment, after a brief rest, Yu Hao faced the challenge calmly, his serious and focused expression revealing his determination as he began his exam.

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"Phew, I can't do it anymore. This must be my limit." Yu Hao gave up helplessly, not because he didn't want to continue, but because he really couldn't lift it anymore. Facing the unmovable 80KG dumbbell, it was better to give up decisively and prepare for the next exam. Although he didn't feel hungry in the virtual space, time still passed.

"System notification: The exam is over. Your score is 70KG, and your evaluation is pass."

"Beep, system notification: The second item, 100-meter sprint, will begin in five minutes." The system notification sounded, and Yu Hao instantly returned from the weightlifting hall to the stadium. With experience, Yu Hao sat on the ground and began to rest.

A few minutes later.

"System notification: Please take your positions."

Following the system's notification, Yu Hao arrived at the second exam site, the 100-meter track.

"Beep, friendly reminder: Please choose the exam type, pursuit race or competitive race."

"Competitive race~?" Yu Hao felt puzzled. The first choice was always a bit bumpy, and he didn't know how to choose. Compared to the pursuit race, Yu Hao preferred the competitive race.

"Beep, the candidate has made a choice, and the examiner has been selected. The examiner is Asafa Powell, the 2007 world sprint champion."

"Oh my god! You're ruthless, system." Yu Hao was speechless, never expecting a monthly exam to be at a world-class level.

Yu Hao looked at Powell, who was not far away, unsure whether to greet him. However, Powell didn't even look at Yu Hao; he just quietly prepared for the race, waiting for it to start.

Asafa Powell (born November 11, 1982) is a famous Jamaican track and field athlete. His main event is the 100 meters. Standing 188 cm tall and weighing 87 kg, he set the world record for the men's 100 meters at 9.77 seconds on June 14, 2005, in the Olympic Stadium in Athens, Greece. This solidified his status as a world-class sprinter.

"Wow, he really is a world champion! His presence, his composure, so relaxed and natural, showing no signs of pressure at all! It's truly amazing!" Yu Hao nodded in agreement, focusing solely on the race, not letting any external factors affect him. At this moment, he was born for the race.

"Even if you are a world champion, so what! At this moment, you are just my opponent." Yu Hao felt that only by saying this did he have the courage to step onto the track. After saying this, Yu Hao also began to prepare. Strangely, since returning to the stadium, the fatigue from weightlifting had disappeared, making Yu Hao even more curious about the system, wondering where it came from and how it could be so incredible.

"Sprinting, is this testing agility?" Yu Hao guessed again.

"Beep, please take your positions, the race is about to start." An unexpected voice echoed in the stadium, surprising Yu Hao, who was waiting for the system's notification. The voice belonged to the system but sounded in the stadium.

"Is this a scene mode? The scale seems a bit grand!" Yu Hao couldn't help but marvel, wondering just how far the system's limits went. In the month he had been in contact with it, he had witnessed too many wonders.

"Since the stage is set, I, the main character, must also perform perfectly!" Yu Hao said, once again stretching his wrists and ankles, then getting into the starting position.

"I wonder what Bolt's agility is? How much does my 5-point agility compare to his?" Looking at Powell, Yu Hao couldn't help but wonder.

"Please take your positions, the race is about to start." A referee appeared beside the two, checking for any violations, then reminded them.

"On your marks! Get set!" Everything was ready, and the referee's voice rang out.

Hearing the referee's voice, Yu Hao couldn't help but feel nervous, getting ready to start.

"Bang!" The gun went off, and Yu Hao started running, but a faster figure shot out ahead of him—it was Powell. Yu Hao clearly saw his start.

"So fast!" This was his only thought, making him feel powerless.

"Can't lose, catch up!" This was the only thing he could do.

Watching Powell, who was getting farther and farther away, Yu Hao's eyes filled with determination as he chased after him. Although the distance didn't shorten, it didn't increase either.

90 meters, the distance was 1 meter, and Yu Hao was running with all his might.

80 meters, the distance was still 1 meter, but Yu Hao felt his breathing becoming erratic.

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30 meters, the distance increased to 3 meters, and Yu Hao felt his chest about to explode. Although he was still running, he no longer had the thought of catching up; maintaining the status quo was his only goal.

20 meters, the distance increased to 4 meters, and Yu Hao could no longer feel his feet. At this moment, Yu Hao realized he had reached his limit. He had only felt this way once before, during a 3000-meter run in middle school. He never thought it would happen in a sprint.

10 meters, the finish line was in sight, but victory seemed so distant. Looking at Powell, who was 5 meters ahead, and the unreachable figure, Yu Hao couldn't help but feel disheartened. He knew he couldn't win, and his steps slowed.

Powell sprinted, and even though he was far ahead, he never gave up, still giving his all for the upcoming victory. Yu Hao, for the first time, realized he was just an ordinary person, who could become weak when at a disadvantage, not the person he thought he was. Since getting the system, he had become somewhat arrogant, thinking he was unique and that no one was stronger than him. He lived comfortably, always waiting for the system to give him tasks and then improving his strength, never taking the initiative to work hard. Even the training from Jin Ruxuan, he never took seriously, thinking that with the system, he would eventually understand everything. Although he had worked hard, he had never been passionate about it. Now, seeing that even Powell, who was far ahead, never relaxed and still sprinted for the upcoming victory, Yu Hao admired him from the bottom of his heart and was also very grateful. At this moment, Powell was no longer his competitor but his mentor. It was he who made Yu Hao realize himself and taught him what it meant to never give up.

At this moment, Yu Hao, who was already exhausted and fatigued, mustered his remaining strength and ran towards the finish line.

PS: First update, fixed request for votes!!!

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