The Martial Saint, starting with daily intelligence.

After hearing this, Zhong Ming nodded, indicating that he understood.

For most superhumans, over 70% would choose 'super speed', 'super strength', and 'super defense'.

These three extraordinary inscriptions are the most versatile and cost-effective combination.

More than 25% of superhumans would replace "super speed" with "super strength".

The remaining five basic runes, when added together, will not exceed 3%.

As for Mundo's recommendation for Zhong Ming to choose "Unyielding Will" at the third tier, it's absolutely one in a million!

For most superhumans, "Unyielding Will" is too useless, hardly increasing their strength.

Compared to others of the same level, this is equivalent to having one less core ability and wasting one core skill.

Moreover, Zhong Ming is going to waste a 'Tier 3 Rune'!

Of course, given Zhong Ming's current situation, the improvement brought by any basic inscription is actually very limited.

It can only broaden the scope of comprehensive strength, but cannot elevate its overall level.

After all, Zhong Ming is invincible below the Refinement of Spirit level, but above the Refinement of Spirit level, he's practically a free kill.

This is a difference in mechanism, not in numerical value; even if you add more numerical values, it won't have much effect.

In that case, it would be better to follow Dr. Mundo's advice and choose Unyielding Will at the third stage.

Therefore, Zhong Ming only has two basic runes to choose from.

What is your greatest advantage when facing other extraordinary beings or martial artists?

Zhong Ming pondered.

The answer came quickly.

"It's power!"

"Since we're already overwhelming Qi Refining Warriors in every aspect, why not continue strengthening our strongest area?"

As for defense?

Zhong Ming has already awakened three defensive abilities, so adding another basic defensive rune wouldn't make much difference.

When encountering extraordinary firearms, extraordinary cannons, or weapons like mystical weapons, even defensive runes are meaningless; you can't withstand them.

Similarly, for martial artists and extraordinary individuals who cannot break through their own defenses, continuing to increase their defenses is not very meaningful.

If that's the case, then choose power!

Faced with absolute power, one punch will knock you down, and if that's not enough, just add another punch.

If it weren't for the abnormally powerful mental suppression of a Refinement God expert, Zhong Ming could have easily defeated even a Refinement God expert!

For the first-tier rune, choose Super Strength.

"As for second-tier basic runes? Super Speed, Super Strength, or Super Skill are all fine."

"I still have time to consider it; there's no rush. For now, let's finalize the first-tier basic runes."

  

Thinking of this, Zhong Ming said, "Dr. Mundo, for the first-tier basic inscription, I choose Super Power."

Mondo nodded.

"Can."

"I have two options here."

"First, a standard Tier 1 Super Power Inscription."

"Secondly, the first-tier super power inscription that I modified."

"What's the difference?"

Zhong Ming asked.

"The standard Super Strength Inscription is engraved on the shoulder blades. When the Extraordinary Inscription is activated, the strength of the arms is multiplied."

"A first-tier super strength inscription, combined with the basic strength and extraordinary power of an extraordinary person, can generally provide a strength of more than one ton, even surpassing the strength of a martial artist in the late stage of marrow cleansing."

"And the super-powerful runes that I modified are engraved on my left or right arm."

"The advantage is that the increase in power far exceeds that of a regular super power inscription. After being enhanced, the power can generally reach 1.3 tons, which surpasses that of a second-tier super power inscription in terms of power increase."

"However, the drawback is that it can only be applied to one arm, and it consumes more supernatural power."

"I choose the second option, the super-powerful inscription you modified, and I choose to have the runes engraved on my left arm."

Zhong Ming barely hesitated before speaking.

From now on, the left hand will be stronger, and the right hand will be more damaging.

That's really too sinister.

Hehehe~

Zhong Ming was already envisioning how his future enemies would be secretly killed.

"You think my strong right hand is due to some forbidden technique? No, my left hand is truly powerful!"

A normal first-tier superhuman's basic physical strength is roughly between 300 and 500 jin, or about 200 kilograms.

With the blessing of extraordinary power, using a Tier 1 Super Power Inscription can increase one's strength to approximately one ton.

That is, an increase of about five times.

A Tier 3 Super Power Rune provides approximately a seven-fold increase, while a Tier 2 Rune provides about a six-fold increase.

Each time an extraordinary person advances to the next level, the more extraordinary power they possess, and the greater the improvement to their physical body.

A first-tier superhuman's basic strength is only about 200 kilograms, but a third-tier superhuman's basic strength can reach about 300 kilograms. With the addition of a third-tier super strength inscription, their strength can reach two tons.

Most players place their super power in the third-tier engraving to maximize their strength.

However, the first-tier super power rune modified by Mundo can increase this amplification by more than six times.

Zhong Ming's left hand already has a basic strength of over 40 tons, and with a six-fold increase, it should be able to exceed 250 tons.

This doesn't even take into account the comprehensive boost from blood energy and other supernatural abilities.

If he were to unleash his full power, Zhong Ming's left arm could reach a force of approximately one thousand tons!

That's a thousand tons of pure force!

It's not just about the impact force of a thousand tons; the impact force also needs to be multiplied by the speed!

A thousand tons of force, plus a punching speed of over 100 meters per second.

This thing is practically a mini-Superman, a human nuclear bomb, with unparalleled destructive power.

Even a city wall or fortress made of reinforced concrete can be smashed by Zhong Ming with a single punch.

In terms of sheer destructive power and impact on paper, few martial artists who have mastered the Divine Refinement stage can compare to it; it can even be compared to Grandmasters of the Core Formation stage and legendary extraordinary beings.

The strength of a Refining God Martial Artist lies in their mechanics; in terms of numerical values, they are no match for Zhong Ming.

Mundo was unaware that Zhong Ming was currently enjoying a bright future.

He simply nodded and then said, "I need to prepare some materials."

"Come here in three days, and I will inscribe extraordinary runes for you."

Zhong Ming nodded, his eyes filled with anticipation and excitement.

···

Kyoto, inside the palace of the Great Chu Dynasty, Qianqing Hall.

The new emperor of Chu, dressed in a crimson dragon robe, sat on the throne, with a dozen ministers in purple or red robes below him.

They were all important officials in the court, any one of them being a high-ranking official of the second rank or above.

In the Great Chu, purple and red were considered the most prestigious colors. Red robes and official attire were only worn by ministers of the third rank or above, while purple was even more prestigious, at least for the first rank, or even higher.

At this moment, this group of people at the very top of power in the Great Chu Dynasty were arguing endlessly.

The newly enthroned young emperor watched the ministers' argument with indifference.

"Your Majesty, to repel external threats, we must first pacify the internal situation!"

"The Great United Kingdom and the Yuezhi Empire are currently locked in a fierce battle, with their main focus and resources concentrated on the Western Continent. Now is the perfect opportunity for us to sweep across the world!"

"A hundred years ago, thirteen Western nations jointly invaded our Great Chu, forcing us to establish trade and concessions along the coast of our Great Chu."

"Afterwards, they deliberately supported those with ulterior motives, causing our Great Chu to be torn apart. The powerful families did not submit to the king's rule, the princes did not obey the court's orders, and the regional military governors even harbored rebellious intentions. Now, the Westerners are mired in the quagmire of war and have no time to take care of themselves, let alone look eastward..."