Chapter 3: Unawakened High-Level Martial Spirit
Chapter 3: Unawakened High-Level Martial Spirit
"Did I see that right? Li Yuan's physical fitness level is 6.5? That's a 0.5 level increase since the June end-of-term exam!"
"In less than three months, he improved by 0.5 levels?"
"The current top student in the Martial Arts grade, Lin Lan Yue, is rumored to have a chance of getting into Starry University, but even she didn't improve this fast."
"Is the instrument broken?"
"It's only used by the school, and the school doesn't maintain it, so it's normal for it to malfunction." Over a hundred students were surprised, their eyes shifting between Li Yuan and the screen.
Most of them knew in their hearts that the probability of the instrument malfunctioning was almost zero.
The key was Li Yuan's physical fitness improvement speed, which was indeed frightening.
Even in the Elite Class, where students had awakened their Martial Spirits and came from well-off families, it was rare to see such a rapid improvement in physical fitness.
"I've been working so hard lately, spending my holidays in the cultivation room and taking all sorts of supplements, and I've barely managed to reach a physical fitness level of 6. I thought I could close the gap with Li Yuan." Wan Xiao, with a physique like a bear, couldn't help but think, "But now the gap has widened?"
The two had a good relationship, and Wan Xiao had always looked up to Li Yuan, hoping to catch up with him.
"6.5 levels! Brother Li, you're amazing!" Zhou Qi couldn't help but exclaim, feeling genuinely happy for Li Yuan.
Ten meters away.
"6.5 levels? How can Li Yuan's improvement speed be so fast?" Teacher Xu Bo was also a bit surprised.
Today's test results showed that Li Yuan hadn't awakened his Martial Spirit, which was a bit disappointing for Teacher Xu Bo.
Wan Xiao's awakening of his Martial Spirit was an unexpected joy.
Now, Li Yuan's physical fitness level was a pleasant surprise.
"If he had awakened his Martial Spirit and practiced advanced cultivation techniques, improving by 0.5 levels in less than three months wouldn't be too uncommon... But he was tested just at noon, and he clearly hasn't awakened his Martial Spirit." Teacher Xu Bo's mind raced with various thoughts, "Moreover, he doesn't even have time to cultivate."
As a Rank 1 Martial Artist with military experience, Teacher Xu Bo's perspective was beyond what the students could comprehend.
Within seconds, he considered multiple possibilities.
"Li Yuan." Teacher Xu Bo's voice was low, "Let's not rush into testing your skill level. First, go to the track and test your burst speed, then test your punching power again."
"Yes." Li Yuan nodded, understanding Teacher Xu's intention.
The Life Qi Detection Instrument rarely malfunctioned, but there were ways to deceive its sensing system, causing data distortion.
There was a possibility of cheating.
However, the speed and strength a person could burst with were impossible to fake.
"We're going to conduct a comprehensive test."
"It seems even Mr. Xu isn't entirely sure."
"How fast can Li Yuan burst?"
"It's hard to say. The Life Qi Detection Instrument measures overall data, and each person's situation is different. Even with the same physical fitness level, some might be faster, some might have stronger punches, and some might have greater stamina." All the students whispered among themselves, most of them paying close attention.
They were all curious.
If Li Yuan's physical fitness level was truly 6.5, how much higher would his Martial Arts scores rank in the entire grade?
"Initiating authorization, conducting a sprint speed test and punching power test, recording." Teacher Xu Bo's voice was cold, and a red light flashed on his wrist.
"Buzz~" A white light projected from above the classroom, illuminating a 40-meter long, dark red track on the left side of the classroom.
On the track, numerous faint lights flickered.
This was the reason why the Martial Arts classroom was so spacious.
The various technological instruments used for physical data detection required a lot of space.
The Elite Class's Martial Arts classroom occupied an even larger area, resembling a small gymnasium.
"Testing burst speed?" Li Yuan placed his long spear on the silver metallic floor and approached the track entrance, calming himself.
Speed testing wasn't limited to short-distance running.
During the Martial Arts College Entrance Examination, candidates would undergo speed tests at 40-meter, 100-meter, 1-kilometer, and 10-kilometer runs.
The highest-scoring test was the 40-meter sprint, followed by the 10-kilometer long-distance run.
One tested instant burst speed, while the other tested endurance.
"In martial combat, life and death are often decided in just a few moves, or even a single strike. So, instant burst speed is crucial." Li Yuan quickly adjusted his state, "But in war, you often face multiple enemies, and battles can last a long time, making endurance equally important."
Li Yuan understood that the purpose of each test in the Martial Arts College Entrance Examination was closely related to warfare.
On Bluesphere, the entire society was centered around war, and the seven planets' human civilizations faced a significant survival crisis.
Huff!
Using breath control, Li Yuan relaxed his entire body in a single breath. His mental strength was formidable, allowing him to faintly sense the pulsation of his organs, the gentle flow of blood from his heart, and the subtle strength within his limbs.
The next moment!
"Boom!" Li Yuan's spine became the core, and his entire body's strength tightened and unified like a drawn bowstring. The force transmitted directly from his legs to his feet, and he surged forward like an arrow released from a bowstring.
The source of strength originated from the feet and started with the legs.
The thigh's burst of power was far stronger than any other part of the body.
Swish!
Li Yuan sprinted down the 40-meter track in just a few seconds, colliding with the track's end cushion wall.
The cushion wall was like a sponge, but made of a special material designed by the school to protect the students.
Tick!
On the screen mounted on the wall at the track's end, data appeared— "14.2 meters/second."
This was Li Yuan's finishing speed, not his average speed.
"So fast."
"It seems Li Yuan's physical fitness level has indeed reached 6.5." The surrounding students exchanged glances, thoroughly convinced.
They all knew that Li Yuan's cultivation foundation was the Stone Practice Method, a fundamental cultivation technique renowned for its focus on strength.
Li Yuan's speed is so fast, but what about his strength?
"14.2 meters per second? Not bad." Teacher Xu Bo nodded slightly and said, "Let's test your punching power next."
The punching power testing area was much smaller and located in the corner of the classroom, not very noticeable.
Li Yuan stood on the testing ground.
Whoosh~ The instrument above his head projected several white beams of light, directly enveloping Li Yuan to detect if his movements were standard and qualified.
The punching power test wasn't about maximum explosive power but rather the strongest force that a single arm could exert while maintaining a stable stance.
If one couldn't keep their body stable when punching, then no matter how strong the power, it would be meaningless in life-and-death battles, leaving one vulnerable to being killed by the enemy in a single move.
"Relax first." Li Yuan adjusted his breathing, and his tense body gradually relaxed. He spread his legs, bent his knees slightly, to generate more propulsion when punching.
Following his exhalation, Li Yuan's spine became like a giant dragon. He slightly stepped to the left with his left foot, pushed off with his right foot, and twisted his waist and abdomen, instantly engaging the power of his waist and back, causing his entire body's strength to transmit from the bottom up to his right arm.
His five fingers clenched into a fist!
His right fist was like a powerful bullet, slamming into the giant sandbag hanging in front of him.
"Bang!" A dull explosion sounded.
Instantly.
The screen above the punching power testing ground clearly displayed: "424 kilograms (Qualified Action).
"Holy shit!"
"424 kilograms! Amazing!"
"With this punching power, he's not far from the standard for a 7-level physical fitness. I remember the standard for a 7-level physical fitness is 450 kilograms of punching power." There was an uproar, and Li Yuan's classmates were completely shocked.
Martial arts is not about health cultivation; the data from the Vitality Qi Detection Instrument can only ever be a reference.
What's convincing is the power demonstrated in actual combat.
Throughout Bluesphere and the Seven Star Alliance, there are strict classifications for the corresponding burst speed and punching power for each physical fitness level:
5-level: 10 meters per second, 200 kilograms of punching power
6-level: 13 meters per second, 300 kilograms of punching power
7-level: 15 meters per second, 450 kilograms of punching power
8-level: 18 meters per second, 800 kilograms of punching power
9-level: 20 meters per second, 1000 kilograms of punching power
...
Due to individual differences in talent and cultivation methods, everyone's strengths may vary, but they won't be too far from the standard for their level.
Li Yuan's Vitality Qi Detection Instrument showed a 6.5-level physical fitness, and his burst speed was within the normal range.
But his punching power was very close to the 7-level standard.
"My punching power is still a bit short of 300 kilograms." Wan Xiao subconsciously tightened his grip on his battle sword. "Has the gap between me and Li Yuan grown this wide?"
"Practicing tight within, loose without, and using loose within, tight without, one must truly tighten to unleash a fierce and explosive force. This student of mine has truly grasped the essence of fundamental cultivation techniques." Teacher Xu Bo had sharp eyes and could see the truth.
It's difficult for ordinary people to exert their full physical strength; being able to exert 90% is already very good.
One must thoroughly understand the body's strength and condense it to exert 100% power.
Li Yuan had apparently already achieved this.
"Not bad." Teacher Xu Bo rarely showed a smile.
This scene left many students secretly amazed.
They knew that when Wan Xiao awakened his martial spirit, Teacher Xu Bo didn't smile.
Li Yuan listened to the voices around him, appearing calm on the surface, but feeling a bit dissatisfied inside.
"According to the Divine Palace Panel, my instant burst speed should reach 14.4 meters per second, and my maximum punching power should be 426 kilograms." Li Yuan frowned slightly. "It seems I still haven't fully unleashed my physical fitness."
At this moment.
In Li Yuan's field of vision, there was an almost transparent light screen that only he could see, invisible to others.
---
[Life Level: 6.6-level (Unascended)]
Physical Fitness Index: 72 (Comprehensive measurement of burst speed, stamina, speed, constitution, mental strength, etc.)
Punching Power: 424 kilograms
Speed: 14.4 meters per second
Mental Strength: 12.4-level
Physical Body Cultivation Method: Stone Practice Method
Mental Cultivation Method: Great Sun Scripture
Skill Proficiency: Spear Technique (36%), Body Technique (21%), Fist Technique (88%)
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The entire light screen would appear before Li Yuan with a single thought, clearly presenting his martial arts proficiency.
This appeared to Li Yuan after his physical fitness reached 5.0-level in his second year of high school, awakening suddenly.
Initially, Li Yuan thought this was similar to the 'system' and 'data panel' he had seen in some novels.
Later, after repeated attempts and confirmation, he discovered that the light screen itself only had detection functions, like an extremely precise 'Cultivation Level Testing Instrument'.
It couldn't directly enhance Li Yuan's martial arts proficiency.
"However, the Great Sun Scripture from the Mental Palace has already given me great help." Li Yuan silently recited in his heart.
In his contemplation.
Li Yuan returned to the silver metal ground and picked up his black long spear.
His gaze fell on Teacher Xu Bo, ten meters away, and the panel in front of his eyes changed, displaying a string of text:
[Target Individual, Life Level Exceeds Sensing Limit (Current Life Level: 16.6-level)]
"Please give me guidance, Teacher Xu." Li Yuan bowed, then his body suddenly surged forward, crossing several meters in an instant. He exerted force, and the long spear, like a dragon, tore through the air with a piercing scream, rushing towards Xu Bo.
"This spear technique!" Xu Bo's eyes lit up completely.
(End of Chapter)
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