Swallowing the Stars: Becoming a God Starting with a Hundred Generations of Talent

Dark as ink.

The Extreme Martial Arts Academy was brightly lit, yet unusually empty. At this time, most of the students had already left.

Lu Yun silently passed through the venue and went straight to the empty intermediate apprentice training area.

He stepped onto the speed testing device, took a deep breath, and his figure instantly became a blur.

On the screen at the end of the runway, the number froze—"27m/s".

The threshold of becoming a quasi-soldier was something he had anticipated.

Next up was the strength test.

He walked up to the punching bag designed specifically for apprentices, lowered his waist and stood up, and threw out a standard straight punch!

boom!

A dull, loud bang echoed through the empty stadium.

The numbers on the screen jumped wildly before finally settling on "991kg".

He didn't stop and threw several more punches in succession, with his punching power remaining consistently above 900 kilograms.

"Punching power exceeds 900kg, speed reaches 25m/s..." Lu Yun withdrew his fist, understanding in his heart, "It's enough to qualify for the 'quasi-martial artist assessment'."

……

Meanwhile, in the lounge on the second floor of the martial arts school.

Instructor Xu Hu was sipping tea with his eyes closed when a muffled thud coming from downstairs made his ears twitch.

The sound... was powerful and deep, full of explosive force.

Xu Hu was experienced and could tell at a glance that the punch was nearly two thousand jin strong.

But the sound came from the intermediate apprentice area?

With a hint of surprise, he put down his teacup and quietly went downstairs.

The sound became clearer and clearer.

Xu Hu walked to the edge of the training area and immediately spotted a slender figure in the corner.

An ordinary-looking high school student is facing a punching bag, punching it again and again.

The screen clearly displayed a figure of over 900 kilograms.

Xu Hu's pupils contracted slightly.

He stopped hiding and stepped out of the shadows.

"Instructor." Lu Yun had already noticed his presence.

"Not bad, kid." Xu Hu looked Lu Yun up and down, his admiration undisguised.

He glanced at the record of "991kg" on the target and asked directly, "Your punching power exceeds 900, and your speed meets the standard. What are you doing in the intermediate zone, a mere aspiring martial artist?"

"Just broke through, came over to check the data." Lu Yun's reply was concise.

"Well said, 'Just confirming'." Xu Hu smiled, his admiration for the young man's composure growing. "There's a preliminary martial arts assessment at the gym next Wednesday. Are you coming?"

"Come on," Lu Yun readily agreed.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

"Thank you, instructor." Lu Yun nodded slightly, picked up his schoolbag, and turned to leave.

Watching Lu Yun's departing figure, Xu Hu stroked his stubble, his interest growing even stronger.

He dialed a number, his voice low: "Check on a student, Lu Yun from the intermediate zone, all the information, I need it now."

Half a minute later, the echo came:

"Instructor Xu, we've found it. Lu Yun, eighteen years old, a senior high school student, from an ordinary family."

His past record at the martial arts school... had always been that of an intermediate apprentice, nothing special.

"Nothing special?" Xu Hu chuckled. "An ordinary student, who suddenly reached the threshold of a quasi-martial artist?"

"...That's true. However, according to the information, his sister's husband's family, the Meng family, has recently applied to open a new martial arts school, which is currently under our review process."

"The Meng family..." Xu Hu pondered for a moment, "Understood."

He hung up the call and dialed another number:

"The Meng family's application for a martial arts school has been approved."

......

A few days later, the preliminary martial arts assessment area.

This place is heavily guarded; those without an application are not allowed to enter.

Lu Yun handed over his intermediate apprentice card. The security guard in charge of verification frowned: "Young man, you've come to the wrong place. This isn't where you should be."

"Instructor Xu Hu sent me," Lu Yun said calmly.

The security guard swiped his card with some skepticism. "Beep!" The green light on the device lit up—[Access granted].

The guard's expression froze instantly as he stared in disbelief as Lu Yun pushed the door open and entered.

Inside the assessment hall, more than ten top-notch advanced apprentices were warming up, each with a mixture of tension and excitement on their faces.

In a corner of the hall, Chief Instructor Jiang Nian was chatting with Xu Hu.

"Old Xu, you look all radiant. Did you strike it rich?" Jiang Nian was slender, but his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.

"It's more than just a treasure," Xu Hu said, his face beaming with undisguised joy, "it's a rough gem, uncarved in stone."

"Oh? Not many people can earn such a high evaluation from you. Which top-tier advanced student is it?"

Xu Hu shook his head: "Not a senior student." He held up one finger and lowered his voice: "A few days ago, I saw it with my own eyes. The highest punching power was 991 kilograms."

Jiang Nian's eyes narrowed instantly: "991? Not among the senior students? I don't remember him."

"That's the problem," Xu Hu said with a hint of smugness in his smile, "I found him in the intermediate apprentice area."

"Intermediate level?" Jiang Nian was genuinely surprised this time. "Are you seeing things?"

"Look at his composed demeanor, he doesn't seem like a greenhorn at all," Xu Hu said confidently.

Jiang Nian looked around, scrutinizing everyone in the hall: "Which one is it? Point it out to me."

Xu Hu's gaze fell on the entrance to the hall, just in time to see Lu Yun walk in unhurriedly. He raised his chin and said, "Look, he's here."

Jiang Nian's gaze swept back and forth over Lu Yun, as if trying to discern something from his calm face.

Xu Hu strode over, smiling as he patted Lu Yun on the shoulder: "Kid, you're here. Feeling confident today?"

Lu Yun smiled calmly: "A piece of cake."

"Hahahaha!" Xu Hu and Jiang Nian exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.

"Good lad, it's a good thing to be confident!" Jiang Nian nodded approvingly, taking it as just the vigor of a young man.

They've seen too many young people who are full of confidence before the exam, only to fail miserably in the end.

Lu Yun didn't say anything more, but simply stood quietly to the side, waiting for the assessment to begin.

Soon, the test officially began.

Head Instructor Jiang Nian personally presided over the meeting, his voice stern: "The preliminary martial arts assessment consists of three parts: speed, punching power, and reflexes. Only those who pass all three will be considered to have passed. Now, begin!"

The atmosphere inside the arena immediately became tense.

The first young man to take the stage had a punching power of 915kg, which drew a few gasps. Unfortunately, his speed test ended at 24.8m/s, just a little short, and he left the stage with a face full of disappointment.

The second one met the speed requirement, but his punching power was lacking.

The third strongman barely passed the test in terms of punching power and speed, but failed in the final nerve reaction test due to excessive tension.

The consecutive failures of the three players made the atmosphere in the arena increasingly tense, and for a moment no one dared to step forward again.

For a moment, no one in the arena dared to step forward.

In the midst of this stagnant atmosphere, Lu Yun broke the silence.

"I'll do it."

All eyes were on him. Jiang Nian looked at him and called out in a deep voice, "Next, Lu Yun!"

Lu Yun walked straight to the punching power testing machine, pulled his right arm back, and then lightly threw a punch.

The instant the fist struck the target—Bang!

1047kg!

"Hiss—" After a brief silence, there were gasps of shock.

"Good lad!" Xu Hu slapped his thigh.

Chief Instructor Jiang Nian's eyes lit up as well.

Lu Yun seemed oblivious to the shock around him and turned to walk towards the speed test area.

Whoosh! A faint afterimage flashed by.

29.1 m/s!

This is yet another terrifying figure that far exceeds the threshold! The advanced apprentices present already felt a sense of numbness and despair; this was simply not on the same level.

Only the last item remains, which is also the most crucial neurological response test.

At that moment, everyone held their breath.

Both Lian Jiangnian and Xu Hu unconsciously leaned forward.

Inside the testing room, a cold, electronic voice announced: "Beep—Test begins."

In an instant, six red laser beams shot out from different directions!

In Lu Yun's eyes, the speed of these six lasers was ridiculously slow.

He has combat experience from his previous life, an absolute talent for calmness, and the added benefit of mental strength.

It's too easy to hide.

"Beep! Passed the preliminary martial artist standard."

"Junior Warrior Standard, Activated."

The number of laser beams instantly increased to twelve, with a sudden increase in speed and frequency!

"Beep! Beginner Warrior standard passed."

"Beep! Intermediate Warrior standard passed."

When the electronic voice announced "Intermediate Warrior," Jiang Nian and Xu Hu, who were outside the testing room, involuntarily held their breath.

In the intermediate warrior level test, the laser beams were as dense as raindrops, interwoven into a net, almost sealing off all dodging space!

However, Lu Yun's figure always manages to find a glimmer of hope from the most unbelievable angles.

"Beep—Test complete."

[Neural Response Test Results]

[Intermediate Warrior - Perfect!]

[Advanced Warrior - Excellent!]

After a brief silence, an uncontrollable uproar erupted!

"Junior Warrior... Excellent?!"

"Am I seeing things? An apprentice with nerve reaction speed reaching the advanced warrior level?"

"A monster! This is a complete monster!"

Jiang Nian and Xu Hu exchanged a shocked look.

"Don't just stand there, come with me." Chief Instructor Jiang Nian turned around and walked towards the office first.

Xu Hu composed himself, gestured to Lu Yun, and quickly followed.

Inside the office, Jiang Nian personally poured water for the two of them, and Xu Hu casually closed the door.

"Lu Yun," Jiang Nian sat down opposite Lu Yun, scrutinizing him sharply, "First of all, congratulations on passing the preliminary martial artist assessment."

Lu Yun remained silent, waiting for him to continue.

"However, today's test only grants you the qualification of a 'quasi-martial artist'," Jiang Nian said in a deep voice. "The real martial artist combat assessment will be held in a month. During this period, you will need to practice the most basic 'Five Hearts Towards Heaven Cultivation Method' and cultivate the first strand of 'genetic energy' within your body."

Only by achieving this can one truly step into the realm of martial arts.

Xu Hu added from the side, "As for the 'Guiding Technique,' which can greatly improve efficiency, it is a core secret of the major forces and can only be obtained after formally joining."

Lu Yun nodded: "I understand."

This was exactly the same as his memories from his previous life. The Five Hearts Facing Heaven was the foundation, but the Guiding Technique was the key to determining a martial artist's future.

"Your potential far exceeds our expectations," Jiang Nian leaned forward, his tone becoming very solemn. "According to the rules, we only sign contracts with formal martial artists."

There are exceptions to everything.

Although you haven't yet cultivated your genetic energy, I can, on behalf of the Ultimate Martial Arts Academy, make an exception and give you a contract ahead of schedule.

He held up two fingers.

"Twenty million?" Xu Hu guessed subconsciously. Offering a signing bonus of twenty million for an apprentice in advance was already the treatment of a top genius.

Jiang Nian shook his head and added another finger: "No, it's three things."

"First, ten million in start-up capital," he explained succinctly. "You'll need money to buy weapons, armor, and potions. This money will ensure you have no worries during the early stages of your cultivation."

Lu Yun's expression remained unchanged.

"Secondly, a cultivation technique manual worth ten million." Jiang Nian's tone became more serious. "You should understand that an excellent cultivation technique can make your cultivation speed several times faster than that of ordinary people. This is the key to widening the gap."

This is an irresistible temptation for any newcomer.

"Third," Jiang Nian's gaze deepened, "a detached villa located in the martial arts community of this city. Safe, quiet, and also worth ten million."

The office was completely silent.

"Start-up capital, guidance techniques, and a detached villa, totaling thirty million." Jiang Nian leaned forward slightly, staring intently at Lu Yun, and pushed a pre-prepared electronic contract in front of him.

"As long as you nod and sign the contract now, from this moment on, you will be a core member of our Extreme Martial Arts Academy. These benefits will be fulfilled immediately."

After Jiang Nian finished speaking, he leaned back in his chair, crossed his arms, and calmly looked at the boy in front of him.

What do you mean?

Lu Yun remained silent for a moment, then met Jiang Nian's gaze and calmly said, "Instructor Jiang, thank you for your high regard. However, I think we should discuss the contract after I have cultivated my genetic energy."

Xu Hu was taken aback.

Jiang Nian sat up straight, her eyes slightly narrowed: "Are you sure?"

His voice deepened: "We're offering these terms because we value your talent. But talent doesn't equal the future."

Some people have excellent test results, but their effects are mediocre when cultivating their genetic energy. In that case, the value of this contract will be completely different.

Lu Yun understood what he meant, of course.

"I understand," he said, looking directly at Jiang Nian, his tone unwavering. "I'm willing to take the gamble."

Jiang Nian and Xu Hu exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

This kid...

After a while, Jiang Nian suddenly burst into laughter.

"Good! What a bold 'I'm willing to bet'!" He slammed his hand on the table, full of admiration. "You've got guts! This bet is on us at Extreme Martial Arts Academy!"

He put the contract away: "I'll be waiting for your results in a month."

"Thank you, Instructor." Lu Yun nodded slightly.

After the door closed, Xu Hu finally breathed a sigh of relief: "Old Jiang, that kid is a real freak. Thirty million, and he didn't even blink an eye."

"This just proves we didn't misjudge him." Jiang Nian walked to the window, watching Lu Yun's departing figure. "His character is far more valuable than the talent he has shown."

He turned around, his expression turning serious: "Old Xu."

"exist."

"Go and take care of this. Pay hush money to everyone in the testing area today." Jiang Nian's voice brooked no argument, "especially his reflexes score."

Xu Hu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood: "Understood. This matter must not be leaked before he signs the contract."

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