Swallowing the Stars: Eternal Glory

Chapter 5 Warrior Combat Assessment
Two days later, in the evening, inside the underground martial arts training hall.

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"

Lu Jin clenched his right fist and punched repeatedly at the punching target of the punching power testing machine.

‘3326kg’、‘3321kg’、‘3329kg’、‘3324kg’、‘3327kg’

"The improvement in physical fitness is not slow."

Looking at the punching power data displayed on the punching power testing machine screen, Lu Jin nodded to himself.

Aside from his first training session, he only trained for three days, increasing his punching power by about 300 kilograms, averaging over 100 kilograms per day.

Even at this pace, his punching power will reach 4000 kilograms in seven days, making him a high-level warrior; and in forty-seven days, his punching power will reach 8000 kilograms, making him a junior warrior.

It would absolutely astound many martial artists who are already in their prime but are still at the warrior level.

In fact, he would become a junior warrior even faster.

With genius-level martial arts talent, the God of War never faced any cultivation bottlenecks.

The higher the martial artist's rank, the greater the benefits they will gain from cultivating genetic energy.

In addition, increasing the body's power multiplier can also improve the efficiency of cultivating genetic energy through the 'Source of Light and Shadow' method of Force cultivation.

It's a bit of a pity, because the training time is still short, and it's not because of the 'heaven-defying comprehension cheat' that it was activated.

He had not even mastered the most basic first sword technique of the "Six Forms of Light and Shadow," "Floating Light," nor the movement technique "Illusory Body of Light and Shadow," and his physical strength had not improved.

As for the defensive secret technique 'Light and Shadow Shield'?
The specific effect of this secret technique is to release the Force externally, forming an energy shield that protects the entire body.

The ability to project one's Force requires a martial artist to reach the planetary level, and since he doesn't even meet the prerequisites for cultivation yet, he will temporarily skip it.

If humans can get loot drops, then monsters should be able to too, right?

If I manage to get a drop, what type will it be? Could it be that killing a monster will give me an immortal-level demonic beast corpse as a reward for my ascension?

Lu Jin thought to himself with anticipation.

On the morning of August 1, Lu Jin took a train to the Beifen Military Region barracks in Jiangnan Base City.

The martial arts combat assessment held twice a year in Jiangnan Base City is hosted in rotation by the four military districts of the base city: East, South, West, and North.

This mid-year assessment was organized by the Northern Military Region.

Of course, the actual combat assessment took place not inside the military camp, but in the Monster Town outside the camp. The military camp was just a gathering place for the prospective martial artists participating in the assessment.

After submitting the specifications and models of the required weapons and equipment, the prospective warriors enjoyed a hearty lunch in the military camp.

In the afternoon, all the prospective martial artists participating in the martial arts combat assessment in Jiangnan Base City gathered in an open square in the military camp.

At this moment, more than 1,700 aspiring martial artists, including Lu Jin, stood in the spacious square.

On the front stage of the square stood some high-ranking officials from the North Military District of the Base City, the two major martial arts schools, and the HR Alliance in the Jiangnan Base City.

"Now, those aspiring martial artists who have reported their names, come forward to receive your combat uniforms and weapons."

"Peng Lei".

"Outstanding".

"Wang Junyi".

On the stage, ten officers called out the names of the prospective martial artists one by one. The prospective martial artists whose names were called went up to receive their combat uniforms and weapons.

At that moment, a young military officer called out, "Lu Jin."

Immediately, Lu Jin strode forward.

So young?

The young officer glanced at Lu Jin as he approached and couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

"Here are your combat uniform, the Breaking Army Sword, the hexagonal shield, and the communication watch."

The young officer introduced them to Lu Jin. "Thank you."

After thanking him, Lu Jin took the pile of weapons and equipment weighing more than 150 kilograms and left.

The Po Jun sword alone weighs forty kilograms, not to mention the hexagonal shield, which uses even more material, and the weight of the entire combat suit.

Of course, with heavier equipment, Lu Jin is stronger.

With a punching power of over 3,300 kilograms, a weapon weight of 40 kilograms, and a total full-body equipment load of 150 kilograms, it's not a big deal.

After all the prospective martial artists changed into their equipment, the group, led by heavily armed soldiers, marched out of the military camp in a grand procession.

About half an hour later, the prospective martial artists who participated in the assessment arrived at the outskirts of a dilapidated town.

"roar~"

"Ho~"

Before even entering the town, Lu Jin could hear various animal roars emanating from within.

This is a monster town specifically for prospective martial artists to undergo practical combat assessments. It is surrounded by barbed wire, and numerous soldiers armed with guns patrol the area around the town.

In addition to preventing the H-level monsters that the military specially transported in to serve as assessment targets from escaping the town, the soldiers are also guarding against higher-level monsters from the outside world entering the town to avoid making the difficulty of the martial arts combat assessment too high.

At that moment, a burly figure in military uniform leaped onto the roof of a dilapidated building near the town's main gate.

Immediately afterwards, the burly officer's loud voice reached the ears of every prospective martial artist, explaining the rules of the practical combat assessment.

"Everyone, the rules for this martial arts combat assessment are the same as in the past."

"The assessment will begin promptly at 6:30 tonight and will end at 6:30 tomorrow morning."

"The more monsters you kill, the higher your score. The monster's left ear will be used as proof of your score."

"Remember, killing each other is strictly prohibited during the assessment period. All your actions will be monitored, and violators will be executed on the spot!"

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After explaining the assessment rules, the burly officer disappeared without a trace.

Time flew by, and it was already 6:30 in the evening.

An officer waved his hand and shouted, "All prospective martial artists, enter Monster Town!"

The next moment, more than 1,700 aspiring martial artists poured into Monster Town through the gate.

"Rumble--"

After all the aspiring warriors entered Monster Town, a loud roar rang out, and the town's only gate slammed shut.

The martial arts combat assessment has officially begun!
As night fell, large searchlights erected on the edge of Monster Town provided some light for the prospective martial artists undergoing their assessments.

But this was only a part; many areas of the town remained shrouded in darkness.

Holding the Broken Army Sword and fully armed, Lu Jin walked along the somewhat dilapidated street.

Suddenly, Lu Jin's expression hardened slightly, and he turned to look at a small alleyway shrouded in the night, dozens of meters away.

The martial artist had good eyesight, and Lu Jin could see a cat-like monster with sharp claws and teeth, covered in gray fur, and about half a meter long crouching at the entrance of the alley under the cover of night.

Lu Jin immediately recognized the other party's origin.

Shadow Cat, an H-class monster, is known for its speed.

With his Broken Army Sword pointed directly at Shadow Cat, Lu Jin's meaning was self-evident.

"Whoosh!"

Perhaps realizing that the ambush had failed, Shadow Cat's fur stood on end, its back arched, and then it used its hind legs to propel itself into a black shadow as it rushed toward Lu Jin at lightning speed.

(End of this chapter)