From Joy of Life, the Tian Gang is reversed

Chapter 488 A little test
Having killed two people, and people with ulterior motives at that, Li Chengqian thought trouble would follow. But three days passed and nothing happened. Even Li Tianhao, the person involved, seemed unaffected, let alone his teacher, Wei Bo.

So he only rested for a day before returning to the Extreme Martial Arts Academy. Webber did not let him train, but instead gave him a knife.

The Blood Shadow Blade 2 series is a warrior-grade weapon made entirely of Kro metal.

"Go back and pack your things, and get ready to come with me to the wilderness area tomorrow. The test at the martial arts gym is pointless now."

The next day, on the dilapidated highway leading to County 0231, a heavily modified Hummer SUV roared away from the military supply base, heading towards the vast land ruled by monsters.

Inside the car, Weber held the steering wheel with one hand and a cigarette between his fingers in the other. His arm was draped out the window as he surveyed the abandoned buildings and lush vegetation on both sides of the road. He appeared relaxed, but his mental energy was spreading outwards, and he could sense any movement.

County town No. 0231 was of no value to him, but it was a perfect place for Li Chengqian to practice his skills.

Li Chengqian sat in the passenger seat, wearing a well-fitting H-series combat suit, with the Blood Shadow Battle Blade 2 beside him. His expression was calm, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible laziness, as if he were not going hunting in the dangerous wilderness, but rather on a picnic.

He had long admired the Wilderness. Now, humanity was confined to its base cities and was expanding outwards again in the form of satellite cities. Large tracts of its original territory had been abandoned. Even modern cities had fallen into disrepair over the decades, just like this county town No. 0231 in front of him. He even knew that this place should have had another name: Funing.

“Kid, I know you’re hiding your strength.” Weber exhaled a smoke ring, breaking the silence in the car. “But the wilderness area isn’t a training ground for martial arts schools. The monsters here are cunning, ferocious, and fearless. Most importantly, nobody knows if there are any mutants in there. It’s very troublesome…”

"I understand, I won't be careless."

Weber glanced at him, feeling that the kid was a little too calm, but when he thought about his terrifying rate of progress—not terrifying, but abnormally fast—he felt somewhat relieved.

"Kid, let me see what secrets you have." A smile flashed across his lips. As a War God-level mentalist, he knew very well that Li Chengqian's progress was beyond what could be described as genius. This was abnormal. So, could it be that he had been possessed by some evil spirit?

“You are currently at the level of a junior warrior general. Our target this time is the outskirts of County 0231, mainly consisting of beast soldier-level monsters and a few junior beast general-level monsters. Your task is to adapt to the wilderness environment and independently hunt down ten junior beast generals. I will be there to support you, and I will not intervene unless it is a matter of life and death.”

"Okay, teacher."

As the vehicle entered the county town, its tires crunched over broken cement blocks and overgrown weeds. The surrounding buildings were dilapidated and covered in vines. The air was filled with the unique stench of decaying plants and monster droppings, and occasionally, chilling roars of beasts echoed from the depths of the city, adding to the desolation and danger.

"Get out of the car. From now on, walk. Stay alert. Watch your step, your head, every window, and every alleyway." Webb parked the car behind a relatively secluded broken wall, picked up his equipment, and jumped out.

Li Chengqian followed closely behind, drawing his Blood Shadow Blade half an inch from its sheath with fluid and natural movements.

The two men, one after the other, silently infiltrated the deadly city. Webber, experienced as he was, always managed to avoid the auras of large monster hordes, choosing relatively safe routes. His mental energy had already spread out, scanning the surrounding area of ​​several hundred meters like an invisible radar.

Soon, the first wave of prey appeared.

Three massive, bloodthirsty bulls with protruding fangs were rummaging through the ruins of a partially collapsed supermarket, their rough skin resembling a layer of rock armor.

"It's a mid-level beast soldier, a bloodthirsty bull. It's tough and strong, but relatively slow. Perfect for you to practice on, get used to the feeling of slashing through a monster's bones and muscles with your sword," Wei Bo said in a low voice, gesturing for Li Chengqian to come forward. He then leaned against a twisted reinforced concrete pillar, looking quite casual.

Li Chengqian nodded, took a deep breath... no, he didn't even adjust his breathing, and just naturally picked up his knife and walked towards the three-headed monster. His steps seemed slow, but he covered dozens of meters in just a few steps, his figure flashing through the ruins, and he was already close.

One of the bloodthirsty bulls seemed to smell the presence of living beings. It suddenly raised its head, its small, scarlet eyes flashing with a ferocious light. It let out a low roar, lowered its head, and charged forward like a small tank. The other two bulls were also startled and followed closely behind.

Faced with the ferocious impact that was enough to deform steel plates, Li Chengqian's eyes remained unmoved. In Wei Bo's view, Li Chengqian seemed to have simply taken a small step to the left, the timing so precise that he just barely avoided the most impactful tip of the Bloodthirsty Tank.

Just as the monster brushed past him!
With a flick of his wrist, the Blood Shadow Blade drew a near-perfect arc, its light as smooth as water, silently gliding across the fragile gap between the neck and head of the first bloodthirsty tank.

*Thud!* A massive head shot into the air, accompanied by splattered blood! The enormous body continued its momentum for another ten meters before crashing to the ground.

The other two bloodthirsty bulls had already charged close, their foul-smelling saliva almost dripping onto Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian's body seemed weightless. His toes barely touched the ground, and he glided back half a meter like a ghost, perfectly dodging the attack of the two sharp claws. At the same time, he swung his battle blade again, this time not with a slash, but with the swiftness of a venomous snake striking its hole!
Whoosh! Puff!
The blade pierced the eye socket of the second bloodthirsty bull with unparalleled precision, straight through its brain! The monster's charge came to an abrupt halt, its howl caught in its throat, and its massive body convulsed as it collapsed.

The third bloodthirsty bull seemed frightened by the instant death of its companion, and actually took a step back, letting out a fearful growl.

Li Chengqian gave it no chance. He ducked, dodging the tail that swept towards him instinctively, and his battle blade slashed upwards from below, a flash of cold light, precisely slicing open the monster's relatively soft belly.

Internal organs and blood gushed out all over the ground, and the third monster also collapsed.

From start to finish, it took only three to five seconds. The three mid-level beast-soldier monsters, known for their defense and strength, were instantly dispatched by Li Chengqian's artful and efficient swordsmanship without even touching the hem of his clothes.

The entire process was fluid and effortless, as if it had been rehearsed a thousand times. There were no violent clashes of force, no thrilling dodges, only an almost machine-like efficiency and precision.

Leaning against the concrete pillar, Wei Bo's fingers, holding a cigarette, froze in mid-air, oblivious to the ash falling from the cigarette.

Is this a newbie?

This is clearly a seasoned veteran who has spent decades in the wilderness! No, he's even more terrifying than most War God-level martial artists!
That ability to seize opportunities, control distance, and discern weaknesses...!
This kid... is he really only at the level of a War General in terms of strength and speed? His combat experience and skills are so high, I'd believe it if you told me he was a War God! No, even some War Gods might not have this effortless, masterful skill!
Wei Bo took a deep drag on his cigarette, suppressing his shock. He glanced once more at Li Chengqian, who was skillfully wiping the blood off his knife. Those calm eyes sent a chill down his spine.

"Teacher, the cleaning is complete." Li Chengqian's voice came, still calm and composed.

"...Hmm, well done." Weber tried to make his voice sound normal. "Looks like your combat talent is even more freakish than your cultivation talent. Keep it up, we'll be facing even stronger opponents next."

Over the next few days, the two continued to venture deeper into the outskirts of 0231 County.

Li Chengqian's performance repeatedly challenged Wei Bo's understanding.

Whether hunting a Shadow Cat known for its speed alone, facing an attack from several Tiger Mastiffs, or encountering the most formidable group of hunters, Li Chengqian always handled the situation with ease.

His movements were unpredictable and elusive, always dodging attacks at the last second, as if he could foresee the future. His swordsmanship was even more divine; often, a seemingly simple strike could precisely hit the monster's weak point, causing maximum damage with minimal effort.

The strength and speed he displayed remained at the level of a junior warrior, but Weber knew very well that this was not a skill that a warrior should have. This was just too strange!

"Who taught you your movement techniques and swordsmanship?" Finally, during a break, Wei Bo couldn't help but ask.

Li Chengqian was wiping his battle sword when he heard this. He looked up, smiled, and an invisible spiritual force swept over him. Wei Bo's expression changed at first. As a spiritualist, his sensitivity to spiritual force was far beyond that of ordinary people. However, unfortunately, under the influence of Li Chengqian's spiritual force, his resistance lasted for less than a tenth of a second. Afterward, his expression calmed down.

"Well done. Overall, your martial arts combat strength should have reached the level of a beginner-level warrior. Normally, your mental strength should have reached the level of a senior-level warrior. However, let's hide for a while and join the Limit Martial Arts Academy as a pure martial artist. Understand?"

"Yes, teacher, I know!"

Li Chengqian smiled. Having arrived in this world, he had no intention of explaining or making up lies. He would simply use his mental power to modify his memories, changing what others saw as abnormal. That wasn't difficult. As for the future in the universe, well, who would care about that then?!

(End of this chapter)