The potion went down his throat.
Instantly, a sharp, intense pain spread from his abdomen, surging through every part of his body.
Ye Cang felt his body slowly strengthening and improving from a cellular level.
However, compared to the System's direct attribute allocation, this strengthening speed was immeasurably slower.
Enduring the severe pain, he lay on the sofa, waiting for the potion's effects to subside.
In a flash, it was already the next morning.
"It's finally over!"
Ye Cang looked at the System panel.
【Ye Cang (Quasi-Warrior)】
【Spirit: 1.8】
【Physique: 9.4】
【Combat Skills: Blood Shadow Flow Killing Sword Technique (Perfection 3/100), Thrusting Sword Technique (Elementary 23/30)】
【Life Energy: 0】
"One million chinese yuan, and my strength only increased by about fifty kilograms. It feels a bit like a loss!"
He sighed helplessly.
Ye Cang got up, adapted to his new strength, and began to ponder his future Dao.
"With my current normal strength, I've completely reached the Quasi-Warrior Rank. After using Combat Skill exertion techniques, my strength can reach a full 1410 kilograms, which is comparable to the weakest Martial Artist.
"Since that's the case, why not participate in the Martial Artist assessment first, obtain the Martial Artist identity, and then casually join a force? I would receive good treatment.
"At the same time, I can also acquire higher Rank Combat Skills and other resources."
Thinking of this, many memories surfaced in Ye Cang's mind.
To obtain a Martial Artist identity, one must pass two tests.
The first is very simple: a Physique test.
This test is divided into three aspects.
These are strength (punching power), speed, and neural reaction.
Punching power must reach the 1000-kilogram threshold.
He can easily do this now.
His speed is also decent; the passing line for the Martial Artist assessment is 25 meters/second, which means four seconds for a hundred meters.
When the System added points to the 'Physique' attribute, his overall strength improved, and his speed also increased. However, he wouldn't truly be at ease until he tested this.
Only in terms of neural reaction speed, which relies on control over one's own strength, might he falter without practice.
As for the second test...
He must single-handedly hunt a soldier-Rank Vicious Beast whose combat power is equivalent to that of a Martial Artist.
Compared to the first test, this one is significantly more difficult.
The weakest soldier-Rank Vicious Beasts have strength exceeding one thousand kilograms, extremely fast speed and reactions, and are exceptionally ferocious in combat.
Successfully hunting one would be a considerable challenge for him now.
"Forget it! One step at a time. I'll pass the first test first."
After a moment of thought, Ye Cang tidied himself up and left the house... Divine Firmament Martial Hall!
China's largest Martial Hall, founded by China's current strongest individual, Li Yunxiao.
Its various Martial Halls are spread across China's five major royal cities and various satellite cities.
After a half-hour ride on public transport, Ye Cang appeared at the main entrance of the Divine Firmament Martial Hall in Red Cloud City.
There are many places for Martial Artist identity certification, but without a doubt, the most credible among them is the Martial Hall founded by China's strongest individual.
Ye Cang looked out, and the entire Martial Hall seemed like a giant beast coiled there.
The main entrance of the Martial Hall was wide enough for ten cars to enter side-by-side.
Inside the Martial Hall compound, three gigantic silver-white buildings rose from the ground, majestic and extraordinary.
"Beep!"
Taking out his ID card, Ye Cang swiped it at the main entrance of the Martial Hall and then walked into the Martial Hall compound.
As he walked, many Martial Hall students moved about on the paths and lawns within the Martial Hall compound.
Within the Martial Hall, there were several giant buildings. The ones at the very front were the Elementary Student Teaching Building, the Intermediate Student Teaching Building, and the Advanced Student Teaching Building.
He rarely came to this place.
Because he had no money!
Naturally, he had no means to cultivate and train quietly here.
After a few glances, Ye Cang walked directly towards the Intermediate Student Teaching Building.
To participate in the Martial Artist assessment, one must first elevate their identity to the Quasi-Warrior Rank.
His current identity was only that of an Intermediate Martial Apprentice.
He still needed to pass the Advanced Martial Apprentice and Quasi-Warrior tests.
However, these two assessments are quick.
He arrived on the third floor, in a hundred-meter-long and wide training hall, where many people were active.
Ye Cang glanced around and walked directly to a testing station.
"I want to apply for the Advanced Martial Apprentice test!"
Hearing this, the staff member in charge looked at him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
In Red Cloud City, the entire Divine Firmament Martial Hall had about a million young students, but there were fewer than ten thousand Advanced Martial Apprentices around 20 years old.
If Ye Cang succeeded, he would stand before hundreds of thousands of people.
"Alright, please follow me!"
The staff member led the way, and they quickly arrived at a 'punching power testing machine' in the corner of the training hall.
The test to become an Advanced student was very simple: just meet the strength standard.
"You have three chances in total. The average punching power value must exceed 700kg to pass."
The staff member said, then walked to one side and began to record.
Hearing this, Ye Cang stepped forward, observed the machine in front of him for a few moments, and then punched out!
Bang!
His fist hit the bullseye, and as the machine vibrated slightly, a line of numbers appeared on the screen.
"658kg!"
Looking at the numbers, Ye Cang's expression was calm.
Seven-tenths of his strength!
It was a bit low!
Then he punched out again.
Bang!
The testing machine vibrated, and another line of numbers appeared.
"752kg!"
After a glance, Ye Cang punched out again.
"723kg!"
After finishing, Ye Cang looked at the staff member beside him.
"Mr. Ye, your average punching power value is 711kg, which meets the requirements to become an Advanced student. Congratulations!"
At this moment, a hint of envy flashed in the staff member's eyes.
The process for an Intermediate student to advance to an Advanced student was very simple. In less than half an hour, he received his 'Advanced Student ID'!
"Good! Thank you for your trouble."
With his student ID, Ye Cang left the Intermediate Student Teaching Building directly.
Behind him, many exclamations of surprise could be heard.
Before long, he appeared below the Advanced Student Teaching Building.
In the Advanced Student Teaching Building, the first and second floors were large teaching halls capable of accommodating thousands of people, where the Martial Hall's instructors taught lessons.
The third floor was a place only Advanced students could enter.
Now, he naturally had the qualifications to enter.
Inside was a large training hall, a hundred meters long and wide, where dozens of people were currently exercising.
When they saw him arrive, many people's eyes flashed with confusion.
"A new person again!"
Someone whispered softly.
"He looks to be in his twenties, quite unremarkable!"
Listening to the discussions around him, Ye Cang walked to a testing station with an unchanging expression, handing his ID card to the staff member in charge.
"I want to apply for the Quasi-Warrior test!"
Hearing this, the person was stunned for a moment but quickly activated the punching power testing machine for Ye Cang.
"Hiss..."
Ye Cang took a deep breath, his gaze instantly sharpened, and then his fist slammed out.
Bang!
The testing machine vibrated violently, and after a few breaths, a line of data appeared on the screen.
"945kg!"
This was his full-power strike in his normal state.
As expected, it fully met the punching power standard for a Quasi-Warrior.
Bang bang!
Two loud bangs, and two more lines of data appeared on the testing machine.
"947kg!"
"938kg!"
Without any surprise, Ye Cang successfully passed the assessment again.
At this moment, there were already many curious onlookers around.
When they saw the data continuously bursting from the punching power testing machine, exclamations of surprise came from the crowd.
"This person is actually a Quasi-Warrior!"
"So powerful!"
"So young, he will surely become a Martial Artist in the future..."