novelcrest Chapter 273 - 151: Unleashing Potential, Spiritual Factors
Chapter 273 - 151: Unleashing Potential, Spiritual Factors
’This test is a little interesting.’
To put it simply, you had to turn yourself into a punching bag that could only take hits passively.
This kind of test might sound a bit foolish and out of sync with real battlefield requirements.
After all, no idiot would just stand there and let an enemy attack them.
But counterintuitively, situations where you can’t dodge and must endure an attack are quite common in the chaos of actual combat.
In those moments, whoever could take more of a beating had a higher margin for error, which could truly be the key to life and death.
Lin Ye thought for a moment, having already made up his mind.
’First, I’ll activate [Shadow Scale] to cover my whole body.’
’Shadow Scale’s strength isn’t defense, but it should be more than enough to handle the initial attacks.’
’Once the attack intensity ramps up and I enter the second phase, I’ll activate [Frenzy].’
’It will sacrifice 15% of my current Life Value, but at its current level, my [Frenzy] no longer has the negative effect of self-inflicted bleeding.’
’Trading 15% of my Life Value for a massive 80% boost in Defense Power is a huge gain no matter how you look at it.’
...
「An hour later.」
Inside the virtual testing room, the other students had already finished their tests one by one and awakened from the virtual world.
But by unspoken agreement, no one left. Their gazes were all focused on the last student, whose eyes were still closed.
It was Lin Ye.
Dongfang Zhen rubbed his chin, his expression a mixture of amazement and disbelief.
’I knew his Life Value was ridiculously high and his durability had to be strong, but it’s been over an hour and he still hasn’t been taken out. This is just absurd.’
Zhang Daoxuan sat to the side with his eyes slightly closed, but the subtle twitch of his brow betrayed his inner turmoil.
"I’m very curious what intensity of attack he’s enduring right now."
Those who had finished early all knew that after the twenty-minute mark, the nature of the attacks changed completely.
It was no longer simple blunt-force trauma from clubs and staves.
Blades, spears, swords, and halberds—all sorts of sharp weapons—attacked in combination, specifically targeting vital points. Both the frequency and force of the attacks were continuously escalating at a terrifying rate.
Those were real, lethal attacks.
A few moments later, Lin Ye finally opened his eyes.
As he opened his eyes, a wave of exhaustion washed over him.
Although the pain had been blocked, the spiritual fatigue was real.
When he saw everyone outside staring at him like he was some kind of monster, Lin Ye couldn’t help but be taken aback for a moment.
Zhou Yan cleared his throat, breaking the silence in the room.
He glanced at the data on the terminal and announced the results of the last two tests.
"Lu Jiuxiao, neural reaction test score 86.72. Endurance test time: 24 minutes and 17 seconds. Plus 10 points."
"Wei Shuying, neural reaction test score 96.81. Endurance test time: 20 minutes and 55 seconds. Plus 25 points."
"Ye Qi, neural reaction test score 91.08. Endurance test time: 49 minutes and 41 seconds. Plus 25 points."
"Zhang Daoxuan, neural reaction test score 95.87. Endurance test time: 31 minutes and 35 seconds. Plus 25 points."
"Dongfang Zhen, neural reaction test score 98.95. Endurance test time: 42 minutes and 57 seconds. Plus 40 points."
"Lin Ye, neural reaction test score 93.66. Endurance test time: 69 minutes and 32 seconds. Plus 40 points."
Hearing this string of results, Lin Ye understood.
His durability was indeed his most outstanding strength.
Even the dark horse, Ye Qi, who had lasted nearly fifty minutes, was no match for him.
Because he knew very well that the attack intensity at forty-nine minutes and the intensity after sixty minutes were on completely different levels.
’If you were to convert these geniuses’ life force data into health bars...’
’My health bar would probably be longer than all of theirs combined.’
With that, all the tests for the first day of camp were successfully completed.
Dongfang Zhen, with almost no weaknesses in any area and even topping the charts in many stats, proved the value of his number-one rank before entering the camp.
Meanwhile, Lin Ye had shot up like a rocket, jumping from his initial forty-first place straight to second.
Zhang Daoxuan also rose from fourth to third.
As a reward for placing in the top three, Lin Ye, Dongfang Zhen, and Zhang Daoxuan naturally gained the right to live in the private single-family villas at the foot of Lingxiu Mountain, located in the best environment.
In addition, the cultivation resources they could claim each day far surpassed those of the other students.
...
The setting sun slanted westward, casting a warm golden layer over the verdant bamboo forest.
Lin Ye put down his luggage and took a look around his villa.
The villa was spacious inside, with a minimalist decor, and was fully equipped with all the necessary amenities.
’There shouldn’t be any more combat situations until tomorrow morning.’
Lin Ye changed into a loose short-sleeved shirt and completely relaxed.
As night slowly fell, the feeling of hunger followed.
’Time to get some dinner.’
KNOCK KNOCK!
A knock sounded at the door. Lin Ye opened it to see Dongfang Zhen standing outside.
He had also changed out of his heavy battle armor and was wearing a simple black short-sleeved shirt. Although his build was still tall and robust, it finally allowed Lin Ye to see him as someone his own age.
Before, Dongfang Zhen had looked like a middle-aged man.
"Mr. Lin, come on, let’s go eat."
"After we eat, I’ll take you to a great place. It’ll be a big help for you in awakening your Martial Arts Spirituality."
"Even if you can’t awaken it right away, you can at least find out the potential level of your Martial Arts Spirituality."
"Daoxuan said he’s going too, but he’s been fasting lately, so he won’t be joining us for dinner."