Jiang Li chatted briefly and then exited the chat group.
He opened the points shop.
Immediately, a plethora of dazzling items appeared before his eyes.
[Peach Blossom Island Swordplay, from Little Chef Huang Rong, 15 points]
[Maoshan Body Techniques, from the Zombie Taoist Master, 20 points]
[Bright Jade Skill, from Yao Yue, 500 points]
[Mysterious Heart Profound Technique, from Yan Chixia, worth 800 points!]
[...]
There were also numerous items, talismans, and so on, all uploaded by others in the group.
Now, my Taiji Breathing Body Tempering Technique is somewhat insufficient. Taiji Longevity Swordplay is just a sword technique, and even if I condense a sword intent, it won't help with my realm. It seems I still need to create a higher-level cultivation method!
However, I should get the Genetic Yuan Energy Cultivation Method first.
Early in the morning, Jiang Li and Ling Ling ate a loving breakfast before heading to the meeting point.
"Jiang Li!"
As soon as he arrived, Jiang Li was called over by a young man.
"Luo Feng? You're also taking the assessment?"
Jiang Li saw Luo Feng standing in front of an estate entrance, looking lost in thought.
This was the Bright Moon Estate, a gathering place for martial artists in Jiangnan Base City.
"Gentlemen, this is Bright Moon Estate. Please do not approach."
A row of soldiers with live ammunition stood at the estate entrance.
One of the soldiers sternly warned, "Please step back. If you cross the line, I have the authority to shoot you on the spot!"
"It's just like the rumors say. Only martial artists and their families live here, and even the police aren't allowed to enter without permission!"
After a moment of contemplation, Luo Feng took out his Student ID and said, "Everyone, I am Luo Feng, a senior student of Limit Martial Arts Gym. This is Jiang Li, also a senior student. We are here to take the Pro-Martial Artist assessment."
"Oh?!"
Hearing Luo Feng's words, an old man emerged from the rest area, holding a handheld computer. "So young? Please show your student IDs."
"Beep beep!"
The student IDs were scanned, and the two's information immediately appeared.
"Jiang Li, twenty years old? Promising."
"Luo Feng, eight... eighteen years old?"
The old man was surprised. "Not bad, young man, your future is limitless! I hope you both pass successfully today!"
"I might not pass, but Jiang Li will definitely be fine!"
Luo Feng glanced at Jiang Li, who remained calm and collected. "Thank you, sir."
"Xiao Lin, take them in!"
The old man instructed. A soldier armed with live ammunition led the two men into Bright Moon Estate. As they walked, he patiently cautioned, "Gentlemen, you only have access to the Limit Martial Arts Gym. Do not wander aimlessly, especially in the area for martial artist families!"
"If you violate the regulations, the patrolling soldiers will shoot you!"
Hearing this, Jiang Li nodded slightly and followed Xiao Lin directly to the Limit Martial Arts Gym.
Although martial artists don't belong to the state, they are still part of the national power. If even the safety of their families couldn't be guaranteed, who would be willing to risk their lives fighting monsters outside?
"Ha, Jiang Li!"
As soon as they arrived at the Limit Martial Arts Gym, Lu Fei, with a ferocious scar on his face, came over. "Luo Feng, you're here for the Pro-Martial Artist assessment too?"
"I'm not sure I'll pass, but it's good practice."
"That's right. I took the test last month, but my speed was a little off. My strength was up to par, though."
Lu Fei looked helpless. "Jiang Li, how did you train your speed? Your strength is already terrifying, and yet you're so fast?"
"Haha, strength is easy. Speed is the hard part!"
A loud voice came from the side. "Lu Fei, are these two kids from your Yian District martial arts gym?"
Jiang Li looked over. The speaker was a burly man with a thick beard, his muscular arms clearly defined. He asked curiously, "Even you think his strength is terrifying? Kid, what's your punching power? 1000KG? Or maybe 1100KG?"
"Tong..."
Lu Fei glared at him and chuckled. "Keep guessing higher!"
Tong Guan looked at Jiang Li, who wasn't particularly strong, with a look of surprise. "Could it be...?"
"Quiet down!"
At this moment, a cold shout came from the center of the hall. Everyone saw a middle-aged man in loose training clothes scanning them. "Follow me upstairs. Our Chief Instructor's old friend is visiting today. Behave yourselves and don't cause any trouble!"
"The Chief Instructor's old friend?!"
Several people's expressions changed slightly.
The twelve gym owners in the city were respectfully called 'Instructor', while the gym owners of the training halls were called 'Chief Instructor'.
'Beep'.
The elevator arrived at the sixth floor of the gym.
"They're here."
A middle-aged man with long hair said, "We'll talk later."
He was the Chief Instructor of Yangzhou Gym: Wu Tong.
As he spoke, the dozen or so people in the sixth-floor training hall all looked at Jiang Li and his group of nine, each feeling a bit nervous.
After all, those here were all martial artists, some even at the Warrior Level, and War General Level.
"Oh? One of them just got their Student ID yesterday?"
Wu Tong glanced at the information on the computer in his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally landing on Jiang Li: "Is he Jiang Li?"
"Chief Instructor, I haven't seen him either, but it should be him."
Wu Tong, who was standing nearby, replied, "His punching power is 1320KG, and his speed is 36 meters per second. He's already surpassed the level of a Beginner Martial Artist."
"It's a pity he awakened a bit late, but there's still time."
Wu Tong shook his head slightly and looked at the information projected by the instrument in front of him. He then walked towards Jiang Li and the others with a detached expression. "First, Tong Guan."
"Interesting, you guys from the military are also coming to my Limit Martial Arts Gym for the assessment?"
"Yes!"
Tong Guan, who had a thick beard, responded and walked towards the punching power testing machine. After taking a deep breath, he swung his right fist in an arc, smashing it onto the huge punching target. The entire target trembled slightly.
'989'.
"Passed. Next, Luo Feng!"
"Eighteen years old?"
Wu Tong glanced at the identity information and couldn't help but exclaim, "Old Jiang, when did you guys in Yian District produce such a talented young kid?"
"Haha."
Jiang Nian, upon hearing this, couldn't help but laugh heartily, "I didn't expect him to come this time either."
"Who wasn't eighteen once? Passing the assessment is what proves talent."
A martial artist beside Jiang Nian said.
"Old Liu, at eighteen, he's at least a senior student. What about you? Still wanking at eighteen?"
"Old Jiang is experienced in this!"
"Screw you!"
Jiang Nian walked a few steps forward, glanced back at them, and shouted, "You're just jealous. Luo Feng, show them what our Yian District students are made of!"
"Yes, Instructor!"
Luo Feng responded loudly, walked in front of the punching power testing machine, and turned his body slightly. Utilizing the force erupting from his waist and legs, his punch was like a powerful crossbow, smashing onto the punching target with a lingering shadow.
Bang!
After the punch, the value '1105KG' appeared on the screen.
"Good!"
"Amazing, his strength exceeds that of a Martial Artist!"
"At eighteen, to have such strength... what a talent!"
"…"
Many martial artists praised him.
"Not bad, kid. Your punch doesn't throw off your body's center of gravity, and you're utilizing the swing of your waist and legs. There's some hidden force there; not bad, really not bad!"
The Chief Instructor, Wu Tong, stroked his chin and repeatedly praised him.
"Haha, not only that…"
Seeing the martial artists from other districts exclaim in admiration, Jiang Nian tilted his head back and laughed heartily, "Luo Feng's combat ability is also extremely strong. He defeated three advanced students of his level in a row, and he did it cleanly and decisively!"
Luo Feng also looked pleased with the praise from everyone.
"Alright, passed."
Wu Tong nodded, "Next, Bai Yang."
Luo Feng walked back to where the people taking the assessment were waiting, and everyone praised him again.
"Not bad, Feng, you have a great chance this time."
Lu Fei whispered with a smile, "I hope I can get a little bit of luck from you two and pass the assessment too. Jiang Li, what are you staring at the punching power test machine for? With your strength, you'll definitely pass even if you mess up."
"I'm not worried about that."
Jiang Li shook his head, touched his chin, and said, "Lu Fei, what's the maximum punching power that machine can withstand?"
"??? What?"
Hearing this.
Lu Fei looked bewildered: "Jiang Li, this is the test machine for the martial artist assessment. Maybe it's three to five thousand kilograms, right?"
"Mhm."
Jiang Li nodded.
Although this world was very dangerous, it was still safer within the borders of Hanxia compared to other countries.
The earlier one revealed their talent, the more resources they would receive.
"Last one, Jiang Li!"
Because Jiang Li had submitted his information only yesterday, he was scheduled for the last test