High Martial Arts Era

Chapter 3: The Unawakened Higher Spirituality

"Did I see that right? Li Yuan's physical fitness is at level 6.5? He improved by 0.5 levels since the end of June?"

"In less than three months, he improved by 0.5 levels?"

"Even Lin Lanyue, the current martial arts grade champion who is said to have a chance of getting into Starry Sky University, hasn't progressed this quickly."

"Is the equipment broken?"

"It's only used by the school, never seen it get repaired, so it's normal if it's broken." More than a hundred students were astonished, their eyes moving between Li Yuan and the screen.

Most of them understood that the likelihood of the equipment malfunctioning was almost zero.

The key point was that Li Yuan's physical fitness improvement was indeed astonishing.

Even among the elite class, where students have awakened martial arts spirituality and come from affluent families, it's rare to see such an extreme rate of physical fitness improvement.

"I've been working so hard lately, spending my holidays in the practice room, taking all sorts of supplements daily, and I've only managed to reach a physical fitness level of 6.0. I thought I could narrow the gap with Li Yuan," muttered Wan Xiao, who had a physique like a bear. "But the result is that the gap has widened even further?"

The two get along well, and Wan Xiao has always seen Li Yuan as his target, hoping to catch up with him.

"Level 6.5! Awesome, Yuan Ge is 666!" Zhou Qi couldn't help but exclaim, instinctively feeling happy for Li Yuan.

Ten meters away.

"Level 6.5? How did Li Yuan improve so quickly?" Teacher Xu Bo also seemed somewhat uneasy.

Today's test revealed that Li Yuan hasn't awakened his martial arts spirituality yet, which disappointed him somewhat.

Wan Xiao awakening his martial arts spirituality was a pleasant surprise.

Now, Li Yuan's physical fitness level is truly a pleasant surprise.

"If he had awakened his martial arts spirituality and practiced advanced techniques, a 0.5-level improvement in less than three months wouldn't be too surprising. But he was tested just this afternoon, and clearly hasn't awakened his martial arts spirituality," thought Teacher Xu Bo to himself. "Besides, he hasn't had time to practice either."

As a seasoned martial practitioner with military experience, Xu Bo's perspective extends beyond what students can comprehend.

In just a few seconds, he considered multiple possibilities.

"Li Yuan," Teacher Xu Bo's voice was deep. "Let's not rush to test your skill level. First, go to the track and test your explosive speed. After that, we'll test your punching power again."

"Understood," Li Yuan nodded. He understood Teacher Xu's thoughts.

The lifeblood detection device has a very low error probability, but there are ways to deceive its sensing system and manipulate the data to falsify it.

There is a possibility of falsification.

However, the speed and intensity one can explosively generate cannot be falsified.

"This is going to be a comprehensive test."

"It seems Xu Bo doesn't have absolute certainty either."

"How fast can Li Yuan's explosive speed go?"

"It's hard to say. The lifeblood detection device measures comprehensive data, and everyone's situation is different. Even if their physical fitness level is the same, some people might be faster, others might have stronger punches, and some might have greater endurance," murmured all the students, with most of them paying close attention.

They were all curious in their hearts.

If Li Yuan's physical fitness is truly at level 6.5, his ranking in the martial arts achievements across the entire grade would be significantly high.

"Grant access, initiate sprint speed test, punching power test, record," Teacher Xu Bo's voice was cold, a faint red light shimmering at his wrist.

"Hum~" A white light projected from above the classroom, illuminating the dark red metal track about 40 meters long on the left side of the classroom.

On the track, there were many faint glimmers of light flickering.

That's why the martial arts classroom occupies such a large space.

A large amount of technological equipment used for monitoring physical data does require space.

The martial arts classrooms in elite classes often occupy a larger area, resembling a small sports arena.

"Testing explosive speed?" Li Yuan placed his large spear on the silver metal ground, walked to the entrance of the track, took a deep breath, and quickly composed himself.

Speed testing isn't limited to just short sprints.

During the martial arts entrance exam, speed tests typically include distances of forty meters, one hundred meters, one kilometer, and ten kilometers.

The forty-meter speed test holds the highest percentage of the score, followed by the ten-kilometer long-distance run.

One tests instantaneous burst speed, while the other tests endurance.

"In combat, a warrior's life and death can often be determined in just three or two moves, or even in an instant," Li Yuan swiftly adjusted his mindset. "But in war, one is often faced with more than one enemy, and the battle can last a long time. Endurance is also crucial."

Li Yuan understood clearly that the initial purpose of the martial arts entrance exam was closely related to warfare.

In this era, civilizations of humans on Blue Star and even the seven major planets face enormous survival crises.

Warfare dominates the entire society.

"Phew!"

By using breathing techniques to adjust himself, with each breath, Li Yuan quickly relaxed. His mental strength was formidable, allowing him to faintly sense the heartbeat of his internal organs, the steady flow of blood from his heart, and the subtle strength in his limbs and body.

In the next moment!

Boom! Li Yuan, with his spine as the core, suddenly tightened all his muscles, akin to drawing a large bowstring taut. The force transmitted through his waist and hips directly into his legs, propelling him forward like an arrow released from a bowstring, sprinting instantaneously.

The source of strength lies in the feet, originating from the legs.

The instantaneous explosive power of the thighs is far stronger than that of other parts of the body.

"swoosh"

Li Yuan sprinted across the forty-meter track in seconds, crashing directly into the cushioned end barrier.

The cushioned barrier is similar to sponge but made from a more specialized material, custom-made by the school to protect students.

Tick-tock!

On the screen mounted on the wall at the end of the track, the data appeared: "14.2 meters per second."

This is Li Yuan's sprinting speed at the finish line, not his average speed.

"Very fast."

"It seems Li Yuan's physical fitness really has reached 6.5 level." The observing students exchanged whispers among themselves, thoroughly convinced.

They all knew that Li Yuan's foundational cultivation technique was the "Rock Solid Practice Method," which excelled in strength training.

Li Yuan is already so fast; how about his strength?

"14.2 meters per second? Not bad." Teacher Xu Bo nodded slightly and said directly, "Now test your punch strength."

The area for testing punch strength is much smaller, located in the corner of the classroom, and is not very noticeable.

Li Yuan stood on the testing ground.

"Wow~ Several white beams of light were projected from the instrument above, directly covering Li Yuan to check whether his movements were standard and qualified."

The punch strength test does not aim to pursue extreme explosive power; instead, it measures the maximum strength that can be exerted by a single arm while maintaining a stable posture.

If you can't maintain your posture while punching, no matter how strong the force is, it is meaningless. In a life-and-death battle, the enemy will seize the opportunity to kill you with one move.

First, relax.' Li Yuan adjusted his breathing. His tense body gradually relaxed, his feet parted, and his knees slightly bent to generate greater thrust at the moment of punching.

Following this, as he exhaled, Li Yuan's spine moved like a great dragon. His left foot slightly stepped to the side, his right foot pushed against the ground, and through the twisting of his waist and abdomen, he instantly mobilized the strength of his waist and back, channeling the power from the lower body up to his right arm.

Five fingers clenched into a fist!

His right fist, like a shell fired from a cannon, fiercely slammed into the huge sandbag hanging in front of him.

"'Boom!' A dull explosion sound."

In an instant.

The screen on the punch strength testing ground clearly displays:

"424 kilograms (Qualified motion)"

"Wow!"

"424 kilograms! Awesome!"

"This kind of punch strength is not far from the Level 7 physical fitness standard. I remember Level 7 requires 450 kilograms of punch strength." There was an uproar; Li Yuan's classmates were completely shocked.

"Martial arts is not just about physical fitness. The data from lifeblood detectors can only ever be a reference."

"What is demonstrated in real combat is what truly convinces people."

"The entire Blue Star and even the Seven Star Alliance strictly categorize burst speed and punch strength corresponding to physical fitness levels:"

Level 5: 10 meters per second, punch strength 200 kilograms

Level 6: 13 meters per second; punch strength 300 kilograms

Level 7: 15 meters per second; punch strength 450 kilograms

Level 8: 18 meters per second; punch strength 800 kilograms

Level 9: 20 meters per second; punch strength 1000 kilograms

...

While individual talents and different training methods may cause variations in each person's strengths, they generally won't deviate significantly from the standard levels.

Li Yuan's lifeblood detector shows he is at Level 6.5, with burst speed falling within the normal range.

But his punch strength is very close to the Level 7 standard.

"My punch strength burst is still almost 300 kilograms away," Wan Xiao subconsciously tightened his grip on the battle sword. "Is the gap between me and Li Yuan really this big?"

"Training in tension and relaxation, utilizing relaxation within tension, and using real tension to unleash vigorous and explosive force. It seems my student has truly mastered the essence of foundational training methods," Teacher Xu Bo's keen insight noticed.

For most people, it's difficult to utilize their full physical strength. Being able to utilize ninety percent of it is already quite impressive.

One must thoroughly comprehend the strength throughout the body, consolidate this force, in order to unleash one hundred percent of their power.

Li Yuan has clearly achieved this to a large extent.

"Not bad," Teacher Xu Bo rarely showed a hint of a smile.

This scene surprised many students secretly.

It's worth noting that when Wan Xiao awakened his martial spirit, his teacher Xu Bo didn't smile.

Li Yuan listened to the sounds around him, appearing calm on the surface but feeling somewhat dissatisfied inside.

"According to the Divine Palace display, my instantaneous burst speed should reach 14.4 meters per second, and my maximum punch strength burst should be 426 kilograms," Li Yuan frowned slightly. "It seems I still haven't fully realized my physical potential."

At this moment.

In Li Yuan's field of vision, there was an almost transparent light screen that others couldn't perceive, visible only to him.

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[Life Level: 6.6 (Not Entered Stage)]

Physical Fitness Index: 72 (Measuring various aspects such as explosive power, endurance, speed, physique, mental strength, etc.)

Punch Strength: 426 kilograms

Speed: 14.4 meters per second

Mental Strength: Level 12.4

Physical Training Method: (Rock Solid Training Method)

Spiritual Training Method: (Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Scripture)

Skill Proficiency: Spear Technique (Third Stage 36%), Body Movement (Third Stage 21%), Boxing Technique (Third Stage 88%)

[Note: There is a dormant higher spiritual potential hidden within the body.]

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The entire light screen would appear before Li Yuan's eyes whenever he willed it, clearly displaying his martial arts cultivation.

This was awakened suddenly by Li Yuan after his physical fitness reached Level 5.0 in the second year of high school.

At first, Li Yuan thought this was similar to the 'systems' or 'data panels' he had seen in some novels.

Later, after repeated attempts to confirm, Li Yuan discovered that the light screen itself only had detection functions, much like an extremely sophisticated 'cultivation assessment device'.

It cannot directly enhance Li Yuan's martial arts cultivation.

"However, the Observing the Great Sun Starry Sky Scripture brought by the Spiritual Palace has already provided me with considerable help," Li Yuan silently thought to himself.

In contemplation.

Li Yuan returned to the silver metal ground and picked up his black spear.

His gaze fell on Teacher Xu Bo, who was ten meters away. The panel in front of his eyes flickered and displayed a series of text messages:

[Target individual, life level exceeds sensing limit (current life level sensing limit is 16.6)]

"Teacher Xu, please enlighten me," Li Yuan first bowed respectfully. In an instant, he leaped several meters forward, and with a sudden burst of power, his long spear roared through the air with a piercing sound, heading straight for Xu Bo.

"Hmm? This spear technique!" Xu Bo's eyes lit up completely.