Most warriors at the student level find it difficult to comprehend the Micro-level of movement technique.
The fact that Wei Wen achieved this before even becoming a warrior is a testament to his exceptional comprehension.
Coupled with his youth, this was the true source of Wu Tong's astonishment.
"When did Wei Wen comprehend the Micro-level? He hasn't been practicing movement technique for long." Luo Feng was stunned. "Just what level of comprehension is this?"
He had no idea that Wei Wen's attainment of the Micro-level was also attributed to his relentless, hard training.
Whoosh—
One minute later, the neural response testing machine gradually slowed to a stop, displaying a line of data on the screen.
"Not hit once within 60 seconds, no contact with the red lights in the outer ring. The score is perfect!" Although Chief Instructor Wu Tong had anticipated this, seeing the final result still shocked him.
"Wei Wen, you have passed all three tests. Congratulations on passing this quasi-fighter assessment."
"Once the relevant documents are processed and your information is entered into the citizen identity database, you will officially be a quasi-warrior!"
"If you can pass the practical combat assessment, you will become a true warrior."
There are two practical combat assessments each year, on February 1st and August 1st. Today was July 1st, meaning there was exactly one month until the next assessment.
"Understood," Wei Wen nodded.
As a participant, he was already familiar with the details of the practical combat assessment. Passing it would be a simple task.
Afterwards, Luo Feng and the others proceeded with their assessments one by one.
The final results were announced: a total of four individuals had passed the quasi-fighter assessment.
"Wei Wen, Luo Feng, Yang Wu, and Bai Yang. Congratulations to all four of you on becoming quasi-warriors!" Chief Instructor Wu Tong said with a smile. "I will now assist you with the gene energy cultivation method, signing the practical combat assessment contract, and other related matters."
Chief Instructor Wu Tong glanced at the other instructors and then walked towards a silver-haired man in black robes who had been standing off to the side.
From Wei Wen's knowledge of the plot, this man was also a spiritual master, one more inclined towards the illusionist path.
The spiritual master and illusionist seemed to take an interest in Wei Wen, giving him a measured glance.
'Huh?' For a moment, Wei Wen felt as if the silver-haired man's eyes were like the boundless starry sky, and his entire consciousness threatened to sink into them.
But it lasted only a moment before Wei Wen regained his clarity.
It wasn't that Wei Wen's willpower or resistance to illusions was extraordinarily strong, but rather that the spiritual power hidden within his sea of consciousness far surpassed that of this spiritual master.
"Interesting. I didn't expect to encounter an unexpected surprise like you," remarked the silver-haired man in black robes, a look of curiosity on his face. "You either possess an immensely strong will, or... you are a spiritual master yourself."
"Your comprehension is exceptional, indicating powerful consciousness and mental faculties. Furthermore, spiritual masters are exceedingly rare, so I'm inclined to believe it's the former."
"Of course, we cannot rule out the other possibility. Perhaps you truly are a spiritual master."
"As for which it is, we'll see if you awaken when you absorb gene energy for the first time."
Due to the uncertainty, the white-haired spiritual master said no more and soon left the Extreme Hall with Wu Tong.
"A spiritual master?" Everyone looked at Wei Wen in surprise.
In the early stages of cultivation in this world, power generally fell into two categories. One originated from the body's genes and energy; those who practiced this path were Gene Warriors.
The other was a mysterious power of the soul, also known as spiritual power. Those who wielded this power were generally referred to as Spiritual Masters.
Of course, Spiritual Masters could also practice gene energy, and Warriors weren't incapable of becoming Spiritual Masters. However, on Earth alone, Spiritual Masters were incredibly rare.
But rarity alone wasn't the most shocking aspect.
The most astonishing thing was that a Spiritual Master could control multiple hidden weapons simultaneously for long-range attacks and possessed the ability to fly.
Before a Warrior reached the Planetary level, their internal Force—Gene Energy—couldn't leave their body, preventing long-range attacks and flight.
Therefore, Spiritual Masters held significant advantages over Warriors.
"Alright, whether someone is a spiritual master or not is unknown for now," Instructor Jiang Nian said, looking at Wei Wen and the other three. "Follow me to the training hall where we conducted the earlier tests."
The group left the neural response testing room and re-entered the spacious martial arts training hall.
"This is the contract related to the warrior practical combat assessment. Once you sign it, you are committed to undergoing the assessment. Read it carefully," Jiang Nian explained succinctly.
Wei Wen already knew the contract's contents, which essentially outlined the life-and-death risks involved. After a brief glance, he stopped paying it much mind and directly signed his name.
The others also signed the contracts one after another. If they dared not face the weakest monsters in combat, they might as well abandon the path of a warrior altogether.
"Look here, this is the gene energy cultivation method," Instructor Jiang Nian said as he walked to a nearby projector and quickly pressed a series of buttons.
Soon, a transparent screen appeared on the wall of the training hall, displaying an article titled Gene Energy Cultivation Method.
"The so-called gene energy cultivation method is essentially a technique for absorbing the energy present throughout the universe," Jiang Nian continued. "Through this method, you integrate the absorbed energy into every cell of your body, using it to enhance your strength."
"With the gene energy cultivation method, your strength will increase at a much faster rate than before."
"The efficiency with which you practice this method largely reflects your innate talent as a warrior."
"Enough talk. Read it carefully and memorize the contents..."
There was only one primary gene energy cultivation method on Earth—the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices method.
Judging by the overall limitations of Earth's warrior system, the level of the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices method was... evidently not very high.
[Your bound friend Luo Feng has obtained the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices. You have obtained the gene energy cultivation method Five Acupoints Origin Method.]
From past rewards, Wei Wen could already deduce that the related rewards he received were often superior versions.
It was just that his own innate talent was average, and he didn't know if he could master it overnight like Luo Feng.
Of course, it didn't matter overly much if he couldn't cultivate it perfectly himself. He could also enhance his gene energy by maintaining his connection with Luo Feng.
Besides, the white-haired spiritual master was right; Wei Wen was a spiritual master.
Once he began cultivating gene energy, he would not only awaken his spiritual power, but his overall strength would undergo a earth-shaking transformation.
Moreover, his hidden spiritual power was potent enough to allow him to reach the Planetary level with relative ease. Therefore, enhancing his warrior physique was the current key.
Through this reward, Wei Wen realized for the first time that secret manuals could also be optimized.
It seemed his strength would increase even faster than Luo Feng's in the future.
"That's all for today. Within this month before the practical combat assessment, you should try to absorb gene primal energy," Instructor Jiang Nian concluded. "As for the Gene Energy Cultivation Method that speed up the absorption of gene energy, you'll need to become a formal warrior and spend money to acquire them."
The function of a Guide Technique was to increase the total amount of gene energy absorbed.
Even with the same innate talent, the quality of the Gene Energy Cultivation Method used created a vast difference in the cultivation speed of warriors.
...
After the Quasi-Warrior examination, Wei Wen returned home and eagerly began practicing the Five Acupoints Origin Method.
Wei Wen's genetic talent was inferior to Luo Feng's. Even though the Five Acupoints Origin Method was an optimized version of the gene cultivation technique, Wei Wen still found himself regretting his inability to master it.
After all, the novel had stated that warriors with poor talent might not be able to sense gene energy even after a year and a half.
"It seems I can only rely on my brother, Luo Feng!" Wei Wen couldn't help but secretly place his hopes on him.
...
In the quiet of the night.
Luo Feng sat in the cross-legged lotus position, the soles of his feet facing upward, his palms similarly upturned.
His breathing was nearly inaudible, his heart tranquil.
With exceptional willpower and self-control, he soon achieved a state of complete calm, focusing all his attention on sensing the gene energy.
The first time sensing gene energy is the most difficult; one must sense it before being able to absorb the universal energy.
A genius like Luo Feng could sense it on his very first day of practice.
After about an hour and a half of sensing, Luo Feng's eyes suddenly snapped open in surprise.
Once the initial surprise subsided, his thoughts turned to his good brother, Wei Wen.
"I wonder if Wei Wen has sensed the gene energy yet?" Luo Feng mused to himself.
"However, his comprehension and talent aren't low. He's bound to succeed, and he might even manage it faster than I did, right?"
If Luo Feng knew that Wei Wen's success relied entirely on him, who knows what he would think.
...
[Your bound friend Luo Feng has successfully sensed gene energy through the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices. You have successfully sensed gene energy through the Five Acupoints Origin Method.]
[Your bound friend Luo Feng has successfully absorbed gene energy through the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices, and his strength has increased significantly. Your strength is improving.]
"What in the world?" Wei Wen, who had been lying down and all but given up, suddenly sat upright as if jolted back to life.
Wei Wen, who had previously been unable to sense any gene energy, now inexplicably sensed it.
In a mysterious and profound sensation, Wei Wen felt vast amounts of gene energy continuously pouring into his body, guided by the absorption method of the Five Acupoints Origin Method.
His cells, starved for 18 years, greedily absorbed the gene energy and began to grow wildly, as if experiencing a second growth spurt.
His cells, genes, and everything else began to transform; his skin, muscles, bones—all were rapidly enhancing.
Even the deeper cellular genes started optimizing. The essence of a genetic warrior's training is the evolution of life itself.
As the gene energy was absorbed, Wei Wen's strength began to increase rapidly.
Perhaps Wei Wen's genetic talent wasn't as good as Luo Feng's, but thanks to the advantages of the Five Acupoints Origin Method and the feedback from being bound to Luo Feng...
Bolstered by these cumulative benefits, the results of Wei Wen's first absorption of gene energy actually surpassed Luo Feng's.
"According to this world's logic, since the human body has never consciously absorbed cosmic energy since birth, it has always been in a state of hunger," Wei Wen thought to himself. "The first time one absorbs cosmic energy is when the absorption is greatest and the strength improvement is fastest!"
"And the amount of strength improvement also represents a person's talent."
Wei Wen felt his entire body undergoing a fundamental transformation, from the inside out.
This was the most astonishing improvement he had experienced since childhood.
His bone density was increasing, his cells were shrinking in size while dividing—one cell becoming two—and his muscle tissue was optimizing itself...
As this process continued, his strength underwent a earth-shaking transformation.
Knowing the critical importance of this first practice session, he continued cultivating without pause.
"This is his first time consciously absorbing cosmic energy. Excluding the influence of Luo Feng being a spiritual master, his punch strength probably increased by about 600 kilograms," Wei Wen estimated. "But the improvement from my absorption of gene energy this time alone is over 1000 kg. And that's not even including the spiritual master awakening..."
That's right. Deep within Wei Wen's consciousness, in areas currently undetectable, the continuous influx of gene energy even reached his mind.
Stimulated by the gene energy, changes different from his initial awakening began to occur deep within Wei Wen's brain.
The mental force sphere in his sea of consciousness began to rotate, continuously releasing mist-like spiritual energy.
This change was subtle, and even Wei Wen, while absorbing the gene energy, remained unaware of it.
However, as the spiritual energy gradually released, it automatically spread throughout his body.
The physique that had already been greatly enhanced by absorbing gene energy now began to change dramatically once more!
Wei Wen clearly felt his warrior strength surging significantly again.
The reason for this was the inherently powerful spiritual energy that spiritual masters are born with!
It's just that a spiritual master whose body is too weak cannot withstand such potent mental force, so the spiritual energy remains latent within the sea of consciousness.
But as physical fitness grows stronger and reaches a certain threshold, the mental force gradually begins to release!
In short, the stronger one's physical fitness, the more spiritual energy one can withstand!
Generally, there is a gap of two levels between physical fitness and mental strength.
Assuming Wei Wen now had the physique of a Quasi warrior, his spiritual energy would quickly rise to the level of an intermediate warrior!
And as his body grows stronger, more of the latent spiritual energy will gradually be released, eventually closing the two-level gap completely.
However, the hidden spiritual energy of a spiritual master is finite... sooner or later, the day will come when all of it is fully unleashed.
Therefore, a spiritual master's potential depends on how much spiritual energy lies dormant within their sea of consciousness.
When the absorption of gene energy and the release of spiritual energy were complete, Wei Wen opened his eyes.
Boom!
Wei Wen threw a punch, the force alone causing the air to roar, demonstrating just how much his strength had increased.
"Although I don't know the exact numbers, my punch power is probably around 6000 kg, which is the level of an intermediate warrior." Wei Wen was overjoyed.
Luo Feng's first absorption of gene energy, combined with his spiritual energy release, totaled a strength increase of about 2000 kg.
But Wei Wen's warrior strength increase this time was more than double that of Luo Feng's.
"Before the latent spiritual energy is fully exhausted, a spiritual master's level is two tiers higher than their warrior level. So right now, I am an intermediate warrior or spiritual master." Wei Wen's eyes gleamed. "And I'm no ordinary intermediate warrior."
Such a tremendous boost in strength filled Wei Wen with immense excitement.
He closed his eyes again, carefully sensing every aspect of his being.
First, his consciousness became aware of the sea of consciousness and the spiritual energy within.
Unlike his initial awakening, where he couldn't perceive it at all, he could now clearly sense his spiritual energy, and it felt far more vigorous.
No longer was it bound and restricted as before.
With a mere thought, aided by his mental force, Wei Wen's body gradually rose and hovered in the air.
This was the greatest advantage of a spiritual master in the early stages—flight!
This ability alone allowed spiritual masters to accomplish feats that were difficult for genetic warriors.
For instance, gaining a high vantage point made it easier to spot monsters and harder to be ambushed by them.
...
Early the next morning.
Jiang Nian sought out Wei Wen impatiently, primarily because Wei Wen had left a deep impression on him previously.
First, during the advanced student verification, Wei Wen had demonstrated strength rivaling a junior warrior.
Secondly, during Wei Wen's quasi-warrior assessment, he had even displayed rudimentary mastery of body techniques.
Jiang Nian judged that Wei Wen, with his talent in cultivation and excellent comprehension, was highly likely to have successfully sensed gene energy within a day.
Furthermore, Jiang Nian secretly harbored the hope that Wei Wen might have awakened as a spiritual master.
Regardless of whether Wei Wen was a spiritual master or not, his youth alone signified great potential.
If he were the one to discover and recommend a genius of this caliber, he could scarcely imagine the benefits it would bring him.
...
After finding Wei Wen, Jiang Nian went straight to the point, unable to contain his eagerness. "Wei Wen, how was your practice with the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices yesterday?"
With Wei Wen's level of comprehension, cultivating genetic energy wouldn't be a problem. No matter how significant his improvement, his mastery of micro-level movement techniques would easily see him through the combat assessment.
Once he became a warrior, he might attract attention from forces like the Thunder Dojo or the HR Alliance. Therefore, Jiang Nian's intention was to recruit Wei Wen in advance for the Extreme Martial Club.
"I practiced the Five Acupoints Skyward Practices yesterday and have successfully sensed genetic energy," Wei Wen replied with a light smile. "As for the exact improvement in my strength, I'm not entirely sure, but I feel I've grown significantly stronger."
Whoosh!
Wei Wen threw a punch into the air, generating a sharp gust of wind.
Even Jiang Nian was startled by the speed of the punch. With his keen eyesight, he could tell that Wei Wen's strength had already surpassed his own.
Wei Wen had no intention of hiding his warrior strength; it was inevitable that he would draw attention sooner or later. Revealing some of his power now was actually beneficial. However, he had no plans to expose his identity as a spiritual master. The emergence of every spiritual master caused a major stir, as they were even rarer than Planetary-level powerhouses.
"Wei Wen, you've really been hiding your strength. Your power is no less than mine now," Jiang Nian's eyes lit up. "And for your first absorption of genetic energy to yield such a significant improvement—your genetic talent is also exceptional."
"I previously thought you only had high comprehension, but I never expected you to be an all-around genius!"
The degree of improvement from one's first absorption of genetic energy often reflects their innate talent.
For an ordinary quasi-warrior, punching power might increase by around 300 kg.
An excellent quasi-warrior could see an increase of about 600 kg.
An elite quasi-warrior might gain roughly 1,000 kg.
A genius-level quasi-warrior could achieve an increase of about 2,000 kg.
Although Wei Wen's exact punching power hadn't been tested yet, it was clearly far beyond the standard for a genius quasi-warrior, placing him in the category of a peerless genius.
But Wei Wen knew better than anyone that his current achievements were entirely due to Luo Feng. If he hadn't clung to Luo Feng's coattails, he would never have reached this level. Still, as long as he kept this to himself, no one would ever find out.
At the very least, Jiang Nian remained unaware. He looked at Wei Wen like an ordinary person who had just stumbled upon a priceless treasure!
To have mastered micro-level movement techniques at 18 years old, and to have reached the advanced warrior level after his first genetic energy cultivation—what kind of genius was this? The mere thought of it left Jiang Nian slightly stunned.
He recalled what his superiors had once said about past talents selected for the training camps.
Under normal circumstances, within Jiangnan Base City, the Extreme Martial Club would select only two or three individuals per year for the Basic Training Camp. As for the Elite Training Camp, only one person was selected every five years or so.
A genius of Wei Wen's caliber had the potential to enter the Basic Training Camp—or even the Elite Training Camp. Of course, this was only a possibility until approved by the Gym's leadership and senior management.
After all, admission to the Elite Training Camp was a matter of great importance, with every spot watched by countless eyes worldwide. Not even Zhou Zhengyong, the President of the Jiangnan Base City General Hall and a powerful God of War, had the authority to decide alone; he had to report to headquarters for approval.
"Let's go to the martial arts gym to test your current strength. We can also discuss you joining the Extreme Martial Club in advance," Jiang Nian suggested.
Although he had always held high expectations for Wei Wen, the young man had still exceeded them.
"No problem!" Wei Wen nodded and followed Jiang Nian to the Extreme Martial Club.
There was no need to hide his strength. Instead, letting others see him as a peerless genius would make his future, more outrageous achievements seem less shocking.
…
On the way to the Yi'an District Extreme Martial Club:
"Recruiting a monster-level genius like you requires personal review from headquarters. This test will also serve as verification of your strength," Jiang Nian explained.
As he spoke, he took out his phone and said HQ. The call connected automatically, and a figure appeared on the screen.
"Jiang Nian, what do you need?" asked a white-haired old man on the screen with a faint smile.
"Uncle Bai, we've discovered a genius warrior in Yi'an District," Jiang Nian said excitedly. "First, during his quasi-warrior assessment yesterday, Chief Instructor Wu Tong confirmed that he had already grasped micro-level movement techniques."
"I went to see him today and verified that he has cultivated genetic energy. His strength has far surpassed mine—he's at least at the intermediate student level."
"With high genetic talent and exceptional comprehension, he's definitely a monster-level genius!"
"What?" The white-haired old man's eyes widened. He took a sharp breath, his face filled with disbelief. "How old is he?"
After a moment of silence, the old man spoke again, his voice trembling slightly. The younger Wei Wen was, the greater his potential—and conversely, his potential rating would be higher.
"He's only 18 this year, so he's undoubtedly a genius with extremely high potential!" Jiang Nian replied promptly.
"Eighteen?" The white-haired old man was shocked once more. "Take him to the Jiangnan Base City HQ immediately. I'm going to find the President now to witness this young man's strength test."
"Additionally, if the President personally intervenes and Wei Wen is willing to join our club in advance, the treatment offered will certainly be exceptional!"
"Normally, a warrior joining the Extreme Martial Club might only receive a villa and startup capital of 100 million coins. But for a genius like Wei Wen, aside from a villa, the startup capital should be at least several hundred million!"
"At the same time, our gym will also provide him with a selection of free technique manuals, worth at least another several hundred million."
Generally, only those who pass the combat assessment and officially become warriors are eligible to join various forces.
But for a genius like Wei Wen, if his talent were discovered by the Thunder Dojo, various families in the HR Alliance, or other organizations during the assessment, the competition to recruit him would be fierce.
Therefore, the white-haired old man wanted the President to step in and recruit Wei Wen for the Extreme Martial Club in advance.
Moreover, Wei Wen's unparalleled achievements at such a young age, coupled with his potential to become a future God of War, were enough to alarm even a powerful figure like Zhou Zhengyong.
"Understood! I can't believe the President is getting involved. I'll bring him to headquarters right away," Jiang Nian said, his excitement evident.
The more attention Wei Wen received, the greater Jiang Nian's contribution would be for discovering and recommending him—and the greater his rewards would naturally be.
"Wei Wen, I originally planned to test your strength here in Yi'an District first, but as you heard, would you mind coming with me to HQ now?" Jiang Nian asked cautiously.
"No problem," Wei Wen replied with a smile.
Joining the Extreme Martial Club had always been part of his plan, especially since they were known for their generosity.
…
The entire 31st floor of the Extreme Martial Arts Headquarters building in Jiangnan Base City was a vast, empty training hall.
The hall was silvery-white. A man in a white training uniform sat barefoot in the center, cross-legged.
"Old Bai, what brings you to me in person?" the man asked.
A powerful warrior's hearing is exceptionally sharp. The man in the white training uniform turned toward the white-haired old man, his voice low and authoritative.
"President, Jiang Nian just recommended a genius to headquarters..." the white-haired old man reported respectfully and meticulously, detailing Wei Wen's circumstances and performance from beginning to end.
"What?" As the white-haired old man spoke, Zhou Zhengyong's expression began to shift.
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