Swallowed Star: Drawing Talents

Sixth floor, Martial Arts Hall.

“Huff…”

In front of the punch force testing machine, Yang Wu adjusted his breathing, clenching and testing his strength.

The three years in the simulation weren't wasted; he had refined his control over his own strength.

“Boom…”

The punching bag swung violently back and forth once again, and then the display screen of the punch force testing machine laboriously spat out a string of numbers.

“5527kg.”

“Hmm, ten percent of my strength, no more, no less, just right.”

“Quick, how much?”

“5527kg?”

Looking at the final number displayed on the screen, Jiang Nian gasped. Good heavens, this punch directly reached the level of a high-level warrior.

Elementary Warrior: Punch force 900 kg, speed 25 meters per second.

Intermediate Warrior: Punch force 2000 kg, speed 40 meters per second.

Advanced Warrior: Punch force 4000 kg, speed 60 meters per second.

Generally speaking, the world's standard for judging strength isn’t based entirely on strength, speed, and neural reaction speed.

Battle achievements are the primary standard for judging strength.

Otherwise, even if one possesses the physical qualities of a War General level, their certified martial artist identity information would still only be at the Elementary Warrior level.

Only after hunting enough monsters, powerful enough monsters, and meeting the requirements for promotion to War General level, will the martial artist identity information be updated to War General level.

After all, even before the Great Nirvana, there were those with high scores but low abilities, and those who were specialized in certain areas were even more numerous—specialized in strength, speed, agility, scheming…

With each having their own advantages, the main standard for judging a person’s strength is their battle achievements.

For example, if a martial artist with the physical qualities of an Intermediate Warrior level can kill enough Advanced Warrior-level beasts, then their certified martial artist level will be Advanced Warrior.

Of course, Advanced Warrior-level beasts can be killed with thermal weapons, but that doesn’t mean anyone can become an Advanced Warrior just by having good equipment.

You can do that, but it’s meaningless.

The consequences of lacking the ability to match one’s position are always bloody lessons.

The level on the martial artist identity information is determined by the prey, seemingly simple, but in reality, there is a relatively complete standard.

Generally, people who don’t meet the standard won’t obtain the title of that level.

But then again, before a fight occurs, physical fitness becomes the main basis for estimating strength.

“Yang Wu, you… you’ve successfully cultivated your genetic force, right?”

Although he already had a guess in his mind, Jiang Nian couldn't help but confirm it again.

“Yes.”

Seeing Yang Wu nod calmly, Jiang Nian's face flushed with excitement, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

“Genius, no, a monster, hahaha, I never thought that in my lifetime, I, Jiang Nian, would actually pick up a monster-level genius.”

Increasing punch force by more than 4000 kg with the first genetic force cultivation, what kind of freak is this?

Jiang Nian has a clear understanding of himself, and won’t narcissistically think that he can teach such a genius monster; it’s just that he’s lucky to have met one.

“Yang Wu, quickly test your speed, let me see.”

Jiang Nian quickly pulled Yang Wu and enthusiastically turned on the switch of the speed testing instrument.

“Yes, Instructor.”

Yang Wu stomped on the ground, burst out with speed, and after accelerating, rushed through the speed testing area at an extremely fast pace.

The speed testing instrument also displayed a line of numbers—"84.2m/s."

The result of the subsequent nerve reaction speed test came out quickly—Intermediate Warrior level full marks, Advanced Warrior level excellent.

“Yang Wu, with your current strength, if you also practice a spear technique manual, your strength will surpass mine.”

After the results of Yang Wu’s strength test came out, Instructor Jiang Nian first sighed with emotion, and then became excited.

Producing a genius martial artist in his jurisdiction can bring him a lot of martial arts hall contribution points. If the other party grows up in the future, they may also become his backing.

Even in the world of martial artists, background relationships are very important. The four giants of the Jiangnan Limit General Hall all have extremely high power.

To become one of the directors, not only must one’s strength reach the Advanced War General level and have enough martial arts hall contribution points, but also obtain the support of a sufficient number of War God level powerhouses.

“Yang Wu, with your speed of progress and strength, my Limit Martial Arts Hall can completely allow you to join the martial arts hall in advance.”

Jiang Nian said, “You don’t need to go through the martial artist combat assessment, we can directly let you join first. With your talent, it’s enough to sign a special training contract.”

Generally, one is only qualified to formally join other forces after becoming a martial artist, but geniuses always have privileges. Those who can be recruited in advance are all geniuses.

No force will dislike having too many geniuses.

If a force wants to prosper for a long time, it needs enough strong people to support it, and geniuses are the fresh blood of the strong, so the more the better, and the higher the quality the better.

Jiang Nian is 100% certain that Yang Wu is a genius monster.

Jiang Nian naturally knows about treasures that can enhance physical fitness, such as the famous Dragon Blood and Jade Marrow, but these treasures have basic requirements for consumption.

As for things like grass and wood spirits, he has never heard of them at all.

“Okay, Instructor, I agree.”

Yang Wu nodded.

“Haha.”

Jiang Nian smiled and said, “Wait a moment, I’ll apply to headquarters. We’ll go to headquarters for the assessment together later.”

A moment later, Jiang Nian hung up the phone.

“Let’s go, Yang Wu.”

…

Jiangnan Base City, main urban area.

After getting off the train at the train station, the two headed towards the Limit General Hall.

Along the way, both of them were silent. Yang Wu didn’t ask any questions, and Instructor Jiang Nian seemed to have something on his mind and didn’t say much.

Before long, the two arrived at a towering, deep blue skyscraper.

On the building of this skyscraper, there are four large characters that can be clearly seen from several miles away—Limit Martial Arts Hall.

This is the headquarters of the Limit Martial Arts Hall in Jiangnan Base City.

After passing the identity check, Jiang Nian led Yang Wu into the courtyard of the Limit General Hall.

They went unimpeded all the way and soon arrived at a three-story detached villa, which was the location of Yang Wu’s test today.

“Come on, follow me up.”

Jiang Nian led Yang Wu and quickly entered the villa.

The second floor of this villa is a large martial arts hall. Apart from the several testing machines and cameras placed there, the entire martial arts hall gives a sense of emptiness.

“Jiang Nian, this young man is Yang Wu, right?” A soft voice sounded.

Yang Wu looked towards the sound and saw several people walking towards him from the stairwell.

Leading them was a middle-aged man in Tang clothing, with a thin figure, a hooked nose, and gentle smiles in his eyes, giving off a sense of femininity.

Beside him was an old man with white hair, followed by four young men and women in white suits.

Angel Investor - Zhuge Tao!

Who is Zhuge Tao? Yang Wu, who is familiar with the original work, of course knows. He gave Luo Feng a wave of angel investment when Luo Feng had just become a martial artist.

“Greetings, Director.”

Jiang Nian and Yang Wu quickly said respectfully.

“Hmm!”

Zhuge Tao nodded slightly.

A twenty-four-year-old martial artist wouldn’t be worth him coming in person, but increasing punch force by more than 4000 kg during the first genetic force cultivation is obviously a bit abnormal.

Out of curiosity, he came!

“Old Bai, the person has arrived, you can start!”

“Yes.”

Uncle Bai responded respectfully. The four young men and women in white suits then began to act with clear division of labor and cleanly.

After confirming that the instrument was correct, Yang Wu began the first punch force test.

Yang Wu relaxed his body, then burst out instantly, punching the punching bag of the punch force testing machine.

“Bang!”

“5527kg.”

“Young man, not bad.”

Director Zhuge Tao, who had been very calm, had a flash of surprise in his eyes, and then smiled indifferently.

“Continue to the next item.”

The speed test and nerve reaction test came out quickly.

Speed test - 84.2m/s.

Nerve reaction speed test - Intermediate Warrior level full marks, Advanced Warrior level excellent!

“Huff…”

Only at this moment did Instructor Jiang Nian next to him secretly breathe a sigh of relief and completely relax. He was still a little stressed about bringing Yang Wu to headquarters this time.

If Yang Wu were a few years younger, even if he didn’t reach the test scores he reported, he would still receive attention from headquarters.

But the other party’s awkward age absolutely does not allow for any abnormal performance.

The test is over.

Zhuge Tao looked at Yang Wu's test results, nodded with satisfaction, then turned around and looked at Yang Wu solemnly.

“Yang Wu, are you willing to join my Limit Martial Arts Hall?”

“Yes, I will join!”

There was nothing to hesitate about, this was originally his purpose.

“Okay, you guys go out first!”

Hearing Yang Wu’s answer, Zhuge Tao was a little happy, then turned around and asked the others to withdraw first, obviously having something to talk about with Yang Wu alone.

“Yes!”

Soon, Jiang Nian and Uncle Bai and the others exited the martial arts hall. When exiting, Uncle Bai also thoughtfully closed the door.