Humans are devouring, drawing cards from all realms, starting with Yang Jian.

The two contracts are basically the same, but there are some differences in the details.

For example, Thunder Martial Arts Academy provides Jiang Ming with an annual operating budget of 15 billion, while Extreme Martial Arts Academy only provides 1 billion.

Generally, martial artists who join the two major martial arts schools do not receive any activity funds.

There is only a one million signing bonus, and only a very few people can receive a salary according to their status.

Moreover, the funding for these activities will not be much.

With the strength of a general like Jiang Mingchu, coupled with his perfect spear technique, he is stronger than even a high-level general.

Hunting in the wilderness for a year can easily earn you two or three billion.

However, generally speaking, people don't join these two martial arts schools for the sake of the activity funding.

The key point is the special incentive clauses.

"If Party B achieves a combat power amplification of 12 before December 31, 2056, Party B will receive: a complete set of 9-series combat uniforms and weapons (choose one), a complete set of any secret manuals, and a portion of dragon blood worth 80 billion."

「乙方在2057年12月31日前，战力振幅达到12，可获得：9系作战服、兵器全套，价值300亿玉髓一滴。」

"Party B is at..."

......

There are a total of five special reward clauses, each with extremely generous rewards.

But the requirements are also high.

The two martial arts schools offered similar terms and rewards, but the Thunder Martial Arts School required a more lenient timeframe.

极限武馆要求姜明在12月31前，如今是2056年8月2号，距离最近的一个条款日期就只剩下了四个多月时间。

Thunder Martial Arts Academy gave them six months.

However, Jiang Ming preferred the Limitless Martial Arts Academy. Although the Limitless Martial Arts Academy offered less time, Jiang Ming had a guaranteed monthly "special training time" in the elite training camp for the first four months.

The time allotted for using special training equipment within the elite training camp is determined by the students' rankings.

The higher the ranking, the longer the usage time.

The guaranteed training time in the Extreme Martial Arts Academy contract is doubled.

For example, if Jiang Ming's original ranking only allows for two hours of cultivation time, then it will be increased to four hours.

Jiang Ming raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the three of them before finally settling on Zhuge Tao.

"Manager Zhuge, I choose the Limitless Martial Arts School."

Zhuge Tao revealed an undisguised smile.

"A wise choice!"

Wang Heng sighed softly and shook his head, but didn't say anything more. A genius of Jiang Ming's caliber has his own judgment; you can't force him.

Zhao Zhenjiang gave Jiang Ming a deep look, stood up, and said solemnly.

"The army's doors are always open to you. If you change your mind in the future, or wish to cooperate as a guest advisor, you can contact me."

He handed over a simple business card with only a name and a contact number on it.

"Thank you for your kindness, Chief of Staff Zhao."

Jiang Ming stood up and accepted the business card with both hands.

"Alright, since you've made your choice, let's sign the contract."

Zhuge Tao was all smiles.

"The terms and conditions regarding the elite training camp were set by the inspectors, and we have no right to change them."

Please review it carefully. If you have no objections, you can sign it.

Jiang Ming nodded, picked up the pen, and signed his name at the end of the contract.

Just as Jiang Ming signed his name, a prompt appeared in front of him.

[You displayed astonishing talent in the martial arts combat assessment. Although you did not compete for the top spot, your imposing presence commanded respect from all, and no one dared to overstep their bounds. This feat has begun to spread widely among martial artists in Jiangnan. Jiangnan Base City's Legendary Status +2]

Jiang Ming's heart stirred.

Legendary status has increased again!

But the reason for this addition left Jiang Ming somewhat puzzled.

No one dared to overstep their bounds?

How come he doesn't remember doing that?

However, upon further reflection, Jiang Ming roughly guessed that the origin of this legendary status was probably related to his performance in the actual combat assessment.

"alright."

Zhuge Tao put away one of the contracts and handed the other to Jiang Ming.

"Congratulations, Jiang Ming, you have officially become a member of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy."

"You should be taken to Hongning Base City by someone from headquarters within the next two days to report for duty."

"Looking forward to your performance in training camp."

Zhuge Tao extended his hand.

Jiang Ming shook hands with him.

"Thanks."

......

At the Jiangnan Base, in the North Military Region, Jiang Ming, who had already changed his clothes, walked together with Luo Feng and Yang Wu.

"Oh, so this happened after I left."

Jiang Ming also learned from Luo Feng how he obtained those two points of legendary status.

"It seems that performing extraordinary deeds is also a way to gain legendary status."

Jiang Ming thought to himself.

"Brother Jiang, you're really amazing. You killed so many monsters in just one night. Now you've even been noticed by the Extreme Martial Arts Academy. Becoming a war god is just around the corner."

Luo Feng's eyes were full of admiration.

"You're not bad either, and you'll definitely catch up in the future."

Jiang Ming patted Luo Feng on the shoulder.

.......

Jiangnan Base City, Yangzhou City, Qingjiang Residential Area.

After leaving the military camp, Jiang Ming went straight home.

With a thought, he opened the system space.

Sixteen faintly glowing cards floated in his consciousness, divided into three piles: Body Tempering Pills, fragments of basic movement technique insights, and refined alloy ingots.

"Let's take a look at these Body Tempering Pills first."

Jiang Ming focused his mind on the card labeled "Body Tempering Pill ×1 bottle", and detailed information immediately appeared.

[Body Tempering Pill (high-grade mortal level)]

Ingredients: Made from thirteen medicinal herbs including century-old blood ginseng, earth spirit milk, and tiger bone essence.

Efficacy: Strengthens the body's foundation and nourishes its vital energy, slightly improves physical strength, can be taken continuously, and has extremely low drug resistance.

The card transformed into a stream of light, and a palm-sized jade bottle fell into Jiang Ming's hand. He uncorked it, and a refreshing medicinal fragrance wafted out. Inside the bottle lay ten crimson pills, each the size of a longan, with cloud patterns faintly visible on their surfaces.

"I wonder how effective it will be."

Without hesitation, Jiang Ming poured out a Body Tempering Pill and put it in his mouth.

The pill melted upon entering the mouth, transforming into a warm, moist current that flowed down the throat and quickly spread throughout the body.

Jiang Ming immediately activated the Five Hearts Towards Heaven Technique, guiding cosmic energy to work in conjunction with the medicinal power to penetrate the cells.

Unlike the gentle nourishment of simply absorbing cosmic energy, the power of the Body Tempering Pill carries a hint of dominance, like tiny flames wandering through every fascia and bone, burning away impurities and strengthening the essence.

He could clearly feel that his muscle fibers were becoming firmer, his bone density was slightly increasing, and even his internal organs were experiencing a slight tingling sensation.

[Martial Arts Proficiency Special Effects activated; you are absorbing the 'Body Tempering Pill'...]

Your physical condition has improved.

Your strength has increased.

Current physical strength: 12153 kg

"Huh, can I now directly feel the changes in my body's strength?"

Jiang Ming noticed the new notification; there hadn't been any such change before.

"It seems to be because his martial arts prowess has increased."

Jiang Ming thought to himself.

With that in mind, Jiang Ming swallowed another Body Tempering Pill.

[Martial Arts Proficiency Special Effects activated; you are absorbing the 'Body Tempering Pill'...]

Your physical condition has improved.

Your strength has increased.

Current physical strength: 12653 kg

"Does one Body Tempering Pill increase strength by 500 kilograms?"

Jiang Ming felt satisfied as he observed the changes in his body.

A bottle of Body Tempering Pills contains ten pills. Consuming them all will increase one's strength by five thousand kilograms. This time, Jiang Ming drew six bottles of Body Tempering Pills.

That's enough to add 30,000 kilograms of force!

The strength standard for a high-ranking general is only 32000 kilograms!