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Chapter 192: Did that guy just say he's going to eat the barbell?
Chapter 192: Did that guy just say he's going to eat the barbell?
"What's going on with the Hero Association these days? They don't even do a preliminary screening during the registration process. How can anyone just sign up without any filtering? This is a professional Hero Test, not a beauty pageant. Having these weaklings here is just a waste of time."
"It's probably due to the influence of the top-ranked A-Class Hero, Sweetheart Mask. People think that as long as they look good, they can become heroes."
Yecheng had just sat down in the waiting area when he heard such trash talk from the others, but he didn't pay any attention. Instead, he yawned and felt drowsy.
The previous night, Baldy had been so excited about today's test that he hadn't slept at all, so he dragged Yecheng to play video games all night.
"This is so boring; I'd rather finish early and go home to sleep..."
"Contestant No. 88, Yecheng, it's your turn for the physical fitness test. Please proceed to the testing area."
Hearing his number called, Yecheng walked onto the field, wearing a pair of flip-flops, looking utterly disinterested.
His unkempt and lazy appearance drew contemptuous glances from the other contestants undergoing the test.
"I wonder how much this kid can lift?"
"Maybe 30 kilograms at most. Look at those skinny arms and legs, and he's probably been drained by women. He's clearly a weakling. I can't believe he had the guts to show up for the Hero Association's test. Does he really think anyone can become a hero?"
The so-called Hero Test sounded intimidating, but in reality, it was just a basic physical fitness assessment.
The first test was a simple weightlifting challenge to gauge the test-takers' strength. Contestants had to lift barbells of varying weights and hold them for a certain duration to earn different scores.
Barbells of 30, 50, 100, 200, and 500 kilograms were placed on the field, and the contestants had to choose one to lift according to their capabilities. If they failed to lift a heavier one, they could try a lighter one, but failing to lift the 30-kilogram barbell would result in immediate elimination.
Yecheng had been lying on the waiting area's bench, yawning continuously, and hadn't paid much attention to the test instructions. He had only come to go through the motions.
So when Yecheng approached the lightest 30-kilogram barbell, the spectators showed expressions of 'as expected.'
"See, I knew he'd choose the lightest one. With that small frame, if he tries the 50-kilogram one, he might crush himself."
"Hahaha, he probably can't even lift the 30-kilogram one! Look at him; he must have spent all his strength on women last night."
A Hero Association staff member held a scorebook and approached Yecheng. "Mr. Yecheng, are you ready?"
Like most people there, the staff member didn't have high hopes for Yecheng, but out of professional courtesy, he patiently asked.
"Clank!"
Just as the crowd continued to mock Yecheng, the 30-kilogram barbell was effortlessly lifted with one hand!
Yecheng didn't know how long he was supposed to hold the weight, but after about ten seconds, he casually put down the barbell.
The staff member in charge of recording, who had been prepared to note Yecheng's score with a shocked expression, now saw him leisurely walking towards the 50-kilogram barbell.
"Is he going to attempt the 50-kilogram barbell?"
"It's not impossible. He just lifted the 30-kilogram barbell with one hand. Although the weight has almost doubled, there's still a good chance if he uses both hands."
"I underestimated him. I didn't expect this kid to be so powerful. If he can lift the 50-kilogram barbell, he'll probably be among the top 100 here, right?"
The effortless display of Yecheng's strength in lifting the 30-kilogram barbell earlier had clearly made the examiners in the room take notice, and they now paid closer attention to him.
Lifting 50 kilograms was something most people could do, but lifting it overhead was not an easy feat.
However, a scene that left the onlookers dumbfounded soon unfolded. Yecheng casually walked towards the 50-kilogram barbell and effortlessly lifted it with one hand again!
His relaxed expression made it seem like there was no difference between 30 and 50 kilograms.
When Yecheng put down the 50-kilogram barbell and walked towards the 100-kilogram one, the onlookers were already numb.
"He definitely won't be able to lift this. 100 kilograms is heavier than his own weight. Theoretically..."
The so-called theory proved to be useless in the face of hot-blooded anime. Even the 100-kilogram barbell was effortlessly lifted by Yecheng, and he did it with one hand as usual.
Watching him lift the barbell with one hand while yawning with the other, the onlookers almost believed he was just stretching rather than lifting weights.
Seeing Yecheng's slender build and relaxed posture, some suspected he was faking it, and there might even be cheating involved in the test.
However, when they themselves tried lifting the barbells Yecheng had just put down, they found that they were genuine and not fake.
Perhaps they thought Yecheng would attempt the 200-kilogram barbell, so the onlookers gathered here to wait and see.
There were quite a few examiners in Examination Room D, but from the start, only two people could lift the 200-kilogram barbell.
If Yecheng could still lift it, then he would be among the top three in this test.
"100 kilograms is probably his limit. If he can lift the 200-kilogram barbell, I'll eat this barbell."
"Of course, I'm talking about him using one hand like before."
One of the examiners who had mocked Yecheng earlier spoke up, and many of the onlookers showed contemptuous expressions.
Attempting to lift 200 kilograms (400 pounds) with one hand is no easy task; even some B-Class heroes might not be able to do it. Why are you emphasizing this here?
"Clank!"
Just as the crowd was talking, the 200-kilogram barbell was lifted again, and the lifter didn't even warm up. Moreover, he used one hand!
"Gulp!" The sound of swallowing saliva echoed throughout the room.
"This guy is a monster. You're already so strong; why bother taking this test?"
"Who was it just now who said they'd eat the barbell? Are they talking about the 30-kilogram or the 200-kilogram one?"
(End of Chapter)
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