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"Not bad," Uncle Wang remarked, quickly regaining his composure as Chu Yi came to a halt. Jing Munyao, on the other hand, seemed to struggle more.
Chu Yi, however, kept his focus on Uncle Wang.
The presence of beauties, he mused, would only slow down his punches!
"This is merely the initial test," Uncle Wang continued.
"We'll keep evaluating your performance as we proceed."
Chu Yi nodded, his previous skepticism about the genius assessment now vanished. He recognized that these tests were grounded in reality, not just arbitrary challenges.
Through them, Chu Yi saw an opportunity to learn a great deal.
Together, they moved to a different part of the square, where numerous small columns stood.
Chu Yi recognized these as strength test instruments.
Clearly, the instruments here were far more advanced than any he had seen online or even those at the Martial Arts Stadium.
"The basic and strength limit tests are both conducted here," Uncle Wang explained.
"Of course, the most crucial is your limit strength test."
He could see that Chu Yi was an absolute commoner, unfamiliar with such things.
Yet, tolerance was extended to geniuses by all, Uncle Wang included, as each genius represented the future of the Terran Federation's people.
"For the average warrior, consistent strength is key. But for geniuses, especially those exceptionally gifted..."
Uncle Wang looked at Chu Yi earnestly.
"Geniuses are so named because they can make the impossible possible!"
"The foundation of this ability is their explosive power at the limit!"
Indeed, what defines a genius?
Geniuses can challenge beyond their level!
To them, rank is inconsequential; they can ascend to the High Order whenever necessary!
And the key to this?
Undoubtedly, it's the explosive power unleashed at the limit!
Ordinary warriors don't concern themselves with such feats, as their limits are too constrained to shatter those barriers.
But geniuses can!
Thus, one of the most vital attributes for a genius warrior is their explosive power at the limit!
"First, test your current baseline strength," Uncle Wang instructed.
Chu Yi nodded and approached an instrument, throwing a casual punch.
Instantly, the instrument flashed the number 891 kg.
Chu Yi's eyes narrowed slightly in confusion.
He hadn't practiced at all last night, so how had he gained over 20 kilograms of strength overnight? For an ordinary warrior, achieving such a feat would likely require several months of grueling training.
Even with the aid of First Level or Second Level potions, the increase would typically be modest.
Yet, without doing anything other than getting a good night's sleep, his strength had inexplicably increased. Chu Yi was baffled, while Uncle Wang beside him looked on with a knowing smirk.
"You're only coming in for the test now?"
891 KG!
He was nearly at 900 KG!
And 900 KG was almost at the Silver Level.
Most fresh Bronze Warriors rush to get tested, but here was this handsome young man, almost at Silver Level, and only now showing up for his test.
This wasn't just a Bronze Level test; he was practically ready for a Silver Level assessment!
Chu Yi felt a bit embarrassed.
But it wasn't really his fault.
His recent evolution had catapulted him to the brink of the Bronze Level's pinnacle.
"Alright, you can proceed with the Limit Strength Test."
Uncle Wang had little interest in the preliminaries. To him, Chu Yi's performance was what truly mattered.
The first test had already stunned him, and Uncle Wang was eager to see what else this young man named Chu Yi could reveal.
Chu Yi nodded and approached a pillar.
Per Uncle Wang's instructions, Chu Yi was to summon all his strength and push himself to his absolute peak.
That meant dropping all defenses and unleashing his most powerful strike.
Naturally, such a scenario was virtually nonexistent in real combat, where opponents wouldn't wait for you to prepare before striking you down.
Hence, this so-called limit test was more of a theoretical maximum.
Chu Yi focused his essence, energy, and spirit on the pillar before him.
Uncle Wang awaited the outcome with anticipation, and so did Jing Munyao. They were both curious to see whether Chu Yi's talents were a one-off or if he truly was a prodigy with unparalleled potential.
Chu Yi didn't rush his move but instead steadily built up his aura.
He was well aware that despite his use of the Exquisite Fruit to evolve his origin, he had been quite ordinary before. So even post-evolution, he still had some way to go before he could match the most exceptional human talents.
If the strike were merely a display of his own strength, Chu Yi estimated it wouldn't be particularly remarkable.
But he had other methods at his disposal!
Strength attribute!
Yes, the attribute of strength.
The attribute of strength isn't about simple measurements like one or two kilograms.
This kind of strength attribute is akin to those of water, fire, and thunder, representing a category of power.
In fact, at its pinnacle, the strength attribute could even give rise to a law of strength.
Using other attribute powers would certainly be noticeable to those nearby.
Chu Yi, not yet having awakened to his attribute power, would undoubtedly draw countless eyes. The last thing he wanted was to become a lab rat.
Thus, to unleash the full potential of his ultimate attack without revealing anything, the strength attribute was undoubtedly the most appropriate choice.
Yet, Chu Yi hesitated, unsure if such a showy display was truly necessary.
But that hesitation vanished in a flash.
This was a world for the gifted, a world where the strong reigned supreme!
Here, only the mighty were entitled to the highest privileges and resources.
In a world rife with competition, if you couldn't stand out and make others take notice of your worth, you'd quickly fall behind.
Hadn't he chosen to distinguish himself in the college entrance exams for this very reason?
And now, this was merely a dress rehearsal for the main event.
So...
Chu Yi had made up his mind!
Uncle Wang, standing nearby, seemed to pick up on Chu Yi's resolve.
He could feel an unstoppable momentum emanating from Chu Yi!
"Ah!"
In a flash, Chu Yi's presence burst forth.
Like a whirlwind, it swept through the square, causing the surrounding pillars to quiver.
At that moment, Chu Yi's fist slammed into the pillar with ferocity.
Uncle Wang couldn't see it, and indeed, unless one was at the War God Level, no one could perceive the subtle rhythm that graced Chu Yi's fist in that split second.
"Ding!"
A screen materialized on the pillar shortly after, displaying a number clearly:
17,832 kg!
18,000 kg...
18 tons!
That was the figure Chu Yi had just unleashed!
At that moment, Uncle Wang and Jing Munyao were not the only ones left speechless; even Chu Yi, who had anticipated something, was utterly astonished. In previous battles with the three Demonic Beasts, Chu Yi had experienced the fearsome effects of his enhanced attribute power, but without any concrete numbers, he couldn't grasp the true extent of its terror. Now, with the scientific test instrument at hand, he finally understood the full magnitude of his power.
"Twenty, twenty times!" Uncle Wang stammered, his words faltering.
He had suspected that Chu Yi was extraordinary, but witnessing such an astounding display of power left him struggling to come to terms with it. "Is this nearly twenty times the limit?" Uncle Wang's voice quivered with disbelief.
Twenty times the power? Could it be possible? It seemed unthinkable!
Uncle Wang was reluctant to accept the reality before his eyes, yet the truth was undeniable. Twenty times the power was unleashed by this strikingly handsome young man, right in front of him.
Uncle Wang found himself in a daze, wondering how many years had passed since he'd seen such a prodigy. Three years? Five? Perhaps ten? Twenty? Fifty?
A name suddenly flashed through his mind, a name associated with a miracle he once witnessed. Maybe...
His gaze shifted back to Chu Yi, now filled with fervent admiration. Chu Yi, for his part, felt awkward. He hadn't anticipated that his strike would elicit such a profound impact. And to think, twenty times wasn't even his ultimate threshold. If he pushed his power to the brink of his body's endurance, he could double that figure.
Forty times—that was Chu Yi's true limit.
"Twenty times..." Uncle Wang murmured.
"Chu Yi, do you realize what twenty times means?" he asked.
Chu Yi looked bewildered. He honestly had no idea. He had never heard of anyone reaching a twenty-fold limit before.
"Typically, the peak burst of an average warrior ranges between 1.5 to 3 times their normal output."
Achieving a threefold increase is already regarded as the pinnacle among ordinary warriors.
For geniuses, however, that's just the starting point—threefold is where they begin!
Reaching a fivefold increase sets the benchmark for a Second Level Genius.
Sevenfold is the threshold for a Third Level Genius.
And as for a Fourth Level Genius, they begin at a ninefold increase.
