vncnus Chapter 37: Test
Chapter 37: Test
Although their fighting and teamwork were still quite immature, this was their first time fighting together, and their performance far exceeded his expectations, especially the performances of Yu Chen, Gu Yue, and Tang Wulin.
As for Xie Xie, compared to those three, Wu Changkong's expectations of him seemed a bit too high, as if Yu Chen and the other two had cheated without inviting him.
Nevertheless, Xie Xie's twin martial souls and innate full soul power already make him a promising talent, which greatly pleased Wu Changkong.
"Have you been eating too well lately? A genius with twin martial souls and innate full soul power is only considered as a promising talent by himself."
Wu Changkong shook his head, no longer thinking about it, and turned to look at Tang Wulin.
"By the way, Tang Wulin, are you learning forging?"
Wu Changkong looked at Tang Wulin, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes before he asked in a cold tone.
"Yes, Teacher Wu." Tang Wulin nodded in response, a faint sense of pride unconsciously showing on his face.
"Nonsense!" Wu Changkong's voice suddenly turned cold, filled with obvious reproach. "Your martial soul talent is already inferior to others, yet you're wasting your time and energy on forging. How can this be acceptable!"
Tang Wulin immediately lowered his head, not daring to meet Wu Changkong's gaze. His eyes were full of grievance, but the explanation that was on the tip of his tongue remained unspoken. He only murmured, "But..."
Just then, Yu Chen stepped forward and spoke up to help him out: "Teacher Wu, Tang Wulin is actually very talented in forging. He is already a level two forger. Moreover, he is my junior brother and is apprenticed to President Mu Chen."
"Oh! You're Master Mu Chen's disciple?" Upon hearing this, Wu Changkong's displeasure faded somewhat, replaced by obvious surprise, and he pressed for an answer.
Hearing this, Tang Wulin finally mustered his courage and nodded silently, adding, "Yes, Teacher Wu. And forging isn't useless; it can also help me cultivate better."
Wu Changkong pondered for a moment, then softened his tone: "If that's the case, it's not impossible. As long as you understand the situation, I won't interfere any further."
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The second day was exactly the same as the first day, with everyone continuing their physical training. However, unlike yesterday, Tang Wulin no longer needed to do physical training.
After witnessing Tang Wulin's physical abilities, which were second only to Yu Chen's, Wu Changkong believed that physical training would not be of much use to him. Therefore, he arranged for him to train in the kind of training that most plant-type soul masters need to learn—soul control.
The other five classes had been in a state of near-death experience during training and special drills for several days. If Wu Changkong hadn't specially prepared medicinal baths for them after their special training, it's unknown how many of them would still be able to stand up now.
The remaining students, many of whom were groaning in pain and collapsed during the training, were among those who died.
This made Wu Changkong's brows twitch, and he wanted to curse several times, but in order to maintain his aloof persona, he kept his words to himself.
But Wu Changkong, who was so angry, wouldn't just sit idly by. So, those students were in trouble. Within their limits, Wu Changkong increased their training volume and even went over to supervise them personally.
Despite the sweltering summer heat, the students of Class 5 did not feel hot, because Wu Changkong, standing nearby, exuded a cool aura that made the surrounding temperature feel cooler.
After three days, the full-day physical training for Class 5 students finally came to an end. From now on, physical training will only be conducted in the mornings, while the afternoons will be regular combat classes. This moved many students to tears.
Soon, it was evening again, and Yu Chen and the others were about to begin their special training. However, unlike before, Wu Changkong did not lead the four of them to train. Instead, he took them to another tall building in the school.
"Now, let's begin the mental strength test. Xie Xie, come here, you're the first one."
Only then did they realize that the reason for suspending the special training today was to conduct a mental strength test.
Xie Xie sat down on the testing chair. After Wu Changkong operated the instrument, Xie Xie's mental strength data was measured to be 29 points.
"Hmm, not bad. I'm close to reaching the mid-stage of the Spirit Origin Realm. I'll try to break through to 30 points before the promotion tournament."
Looking at Xie Xie, Wu Changkong gave Xie Xie his next goal.
"Understood, Teacher Wu!"
After saying that, Xie Xie stepped back.
After Xie Xie, the next one is Tang Wulin.
Wu Changkong still had some expectations for Tang Wulin. After all, he didn't believe that Tang Wulin could be accepted as a disciple by Mu Chen, a master forging master, just because of his innate superhuman strength. Tang Wulin must have something special about him.
As expected, Wu Changkong's idea proved to be correct. Tang Wulin's spiritual power was actually higher than Xie Xie's, reaching a high of thirty-eight points, which was already at the mid-stage of the Spirit Origin Realm.
"Not bad, mid-stage Spirit Origin Realm. Keep up the good work and increase your soul power as soon as possible."
Looking at Tang Wulin's mental strength score, Wu Changkong's expression didn't change much, as if he had expected it all along.
"Alright, Gu Yue, it's your turn."
Following Wu Changkong's instructions, Gu Yue also sat down on the instrument.
As Wu Changkong performed his actions, a shocking scene unfolded.
Beside the instrument, the number representing Gu Yue's spiritual power rapidly increased.
Twenty, forty... one hundred!
In the blink of an eye, Gu Yue's mental strength had already exceeded one hundred points, and the color on the instrument had changed from white to yellow.
In the end, Gu Yue's spiritual power reached 180 points, which is far beyond the Spirit Origin Realm.
"Very good! Gu Yue, you have a great talent for mental power. Keep up the good work."
Upon seeing Gu Yue's incredibly high mental strength, the usually aloof Wu Changkong almost lost his composure, forcibly suppressing his excitement and trying to speak in a calm tone.
"Finally, Yu Chen"
Turning to Yu Chen, Wu Changkong spoke with a hint of anticipation. Someone with advanced dragon blood in his body and a top-tier physical martial soul—the Eye—would have incredible spiritual power. It was truly something to look forward to.
"Yes, Ms. Dance."
After speaking, Yu Chen took a step forward and sat down on the testing chair.
Then Wu Changkong repeated the operation again, and Yu Chen's mental power value soared all the way up at a rate second only to Gu Yue, and finally Yu Chen's mental power value was 166 points, second only to Gu Yue, another genius whose mental power reached the Ling Tong realm!
"Good! Very good! Yu Chen and Gu Yue, your spiritual power has reached the Spiritual Connection Realm at this age, which is extremely rare on the entire continent. You still need to work hard in your future cultivation and not waste your talents."
Having said that, Wu Changkong seemed to have thought of something, and his tone became somewhat downcast.