After that, the flying vehicle fell into a certain silence.
Except for Luo Xiu, everyone was visibly shaken by the national Martial Examination preliminary rankings.
They might be geniuses in Su City, but looking nationwide, it was just self-inflicted discouragement.
Luo Xiu was undoubtedly the most mentally balanced among them.
He didn't underestimate Zhangsun Chen, but Du Yingbo and Tian Zhongce clearly had.
Luo Xiu had held back somewhat in yesterday's preliminary test.
Plus, the Marrow Cleansing Classic and Strength Refinement Oscillation Technique subtly enhanced his innate power.
Of course, there was also the 0.1% rare treasure synthesized late last night—the Muscle Tendon Changing Classic!
Now, the tendon transformation combined with marrow cleansing wasn't a simple addition.
It was a perfect balance of hardness and softness.
So even Luo Xiu didn't fully know how strong his arm had become, much less the amplification of his strength.
"With Thunderclap Hand and Divine Footwork added, maybe I can contend with the top ten!"
Luo Xiu closed his eyes, circulating the recently acquired Muscle Tendon Changing Classic and Marrow Cleansing Classic within his body.
The Marrow Cleansing Classic granted six divine abilities; he had comprehended the first layer.
The Muscle Tendon Changing Classic contained seven great cycles; he had just entered the first cycle, focusing on refining the brain's tendons and bones, condensing essence, qi, and spirit to increase comprehension and strengthen constitution.
Comprehension speeds up learning cultivation methods; constitution determines cultivation speed.
The first cycle mainly enhances the head to increase comprehension; the second cycle begins to transform the body, improving constitution.
Together with Marrow Cleansing Classic, it achieves the effect of tendon transformation and marrow washing.
"Too bad I can't synthesize the Great Thunder Sound Fist to activate the 0.1% rare tome—wonder what power it holds!"
"It must be stronger than Palm Thunder!"
Fortunately, Luo Xiu's home printer was always running, controllable remotely by phone.
When he returns from Martial Examination, printing 10,000 copies of Great Thunder Sound Fist wouldn't be a problem.
With eleven printers running full throttle, Martial Arts True Understanding and Great Thunder Sound Fist were printed nonstop!
After this Martial Examination, he was determined to synthesize at least 1000 times!
...
Buzz!
After nearly two hours flying, the vehicle approached the Imperial Capital, its skyscrapers reminiscent of Earth centuries ago but with deeper, advanced changes.
"Finally arriving!"
Feeling the descent, Luo Xiu woke from cultivation trance.
The others thought he had been sleeping.
None of them had Warrior cultivation techniques; their power improvements relied on training, Elixirs, and nutrition, including top-ranked Nalan Que.
"Well, this is the Warrior Rookie Camp training base—Summer Country Fortress!"
Du Yingbo finished speaking, and Dou Luoyan and others looked down.
On a vast plain stood a massive fortress seeming to float, its outer walls covered in military green metal of unknown material.
From above, it looked like a giant turtle shell.
Flying closer, the fortress's scale and aura overwhelmed everyone.
Luo Xiu was genuinely shocked.
The fortress was at least ten soccer fields in size.
The fully enclosed metal walls radiated profound mystery.
He initially thought Rookie Camp was outdoor training grounds with obstacles and rock climbing, but seeing the fortress, he realized how wrong he was.
He had underestimated 22nd-century tech and Warrior training.
"Summer Country Fortress has the most advanced gravity training rooms in Summer Country, various strength-assisting machines, alloy seclusion rooms for martial skill practice!"
"Plus full virtual battle networks for Warriors to PK without restrictions!"
"Also, Warrior robots for sparring and combat skill improvement..."
The flying vehicle landed on the fortress's landing pad, and Luo Xiu and the others exited in single file.
A grand, overwhelming aura surged from the fortress.
"So tall, at least fifty meters..."
A student marveled, seeing camouflaged soldiers approaching.
"Instructor Chen!"
"Instructor Chen!"
Du Yingbo and Tian Zhongce saluted the leading officer immediately.
"Hmm!"
"Follow me!"
Instructor Chen's gaze swept over the six Warriors, lingering longer on Luo Xiu.
Luo Xiu felt a chill—this officer's power surely surpassed Hidden Strength experts like Jiang Gengyao and Du Yingbo.
This was his intuition.
"Our escort mission is complete!"
"Good luck, kids!"
Du Yingbo and Tian Zhongce waved goodbye as they left, following Instructor Chen into the fortress.
"Old Tian, do you think Luo Xiu will challenge Zhangsun Chen?"
After Luo Xiu and others left, Du Yingbo and Tian Zhongce boarded their vehicle.
"Hard to say!"
"This kid looks uninterested but who knows what he's thinking inside!"
"Haha, I think he wants to push into the top ten!"
"Top ten... that's tough!"
"This year's preliminary results are stronger than ever, especially Nalan Que, almost reaching strength Warrior without entering Martial University. In past years, Zhangsun Chen would have been top scorer!"
"This year, it looks like the top scorer will be a strength Warrior!"
Tian Zhongce sighed and started the vehicle.
Du Yingbo gazed at the fortress, a hint of longing in his eyes.
"If only I could have entered this Rookie Camp back then, maybe I could have joined the military department..."
"Let's go!"
"We still need to report on Su City's Small Secret Realm!"
"Mm!"
The two sped off toward a location in the Imperial Capital.
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