Swallowing the Stars: Cultivate to Become Stronger.

Chapter 7, the Martial Arts Combat Assessment, begins!

8:00 AM, January 1, 2057.

Led by Wu Tong, the head instructor of the Limitless Gym, the group of forty-three prospective martial artists, including Luo Shen, headed to the train station. They needed to take the train to the North Military Region of Jiangnan City.

The Northern Military District, the last line of defense for the Jiangnan base city.

The entire military camp covers a vast area. Especially for those who have just entered the camp, they can immediately see a large number of heavy firearms deployed around the perimeter of the camp. The cannons are pointed at the outside of the camp, and a large number of guards are armed and have sharp eyes, patrolling in a cross-regional manner, not missing any blind spots.

Outside the military camp's perimeter, many monsters could still be seen, occasionally letting out deafening roars.

"Sure enough, after leaving the base city, monsters can be seen everywhere."

Luo Shen was quite moved.

After the Great Nirvana, everything is overturned and started anew.

Humans, who have always called themselves the most intelligent of all beings, can now only live under the protection of the high walls of the base city. Faced with those terrifying monsters, only warriors among humans can fight them.

It's no wonder that martial artists have had their status elevated to an unprecedented level in human society.

The arrival of these trainees participating in the martial arts combat assessment brought a lively atmosphere to the once quiet military camp, especially to the cooks who were working tirelessly.

Making lunch for over a thousand people is a lot of work.

Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Thousands of aspiring martial artists stood in the empty square, while high-ranking officials from the Jiangnan and Beijiang Military Regions, as well as some high-ranking officials from the Thunder Martial Arts School and the Extreme Martial Arts School, stood on the platform in front of the square.

A large number of weapons and combat uniforms were neatly arranged in front of the group of prospective martial artists.

Under the distribution of ten officers, the men quickly received their combat uniforms and weapons.

Luo Shen chose the 103-kilogram Ghost Shadow Battle Knife 2 series. As for equipment such as combat suits, shields, and communication watches, Luo Shen also chose the best within the range that was available.

Since this is our first time fighting a monster, it's better to be cautious than to make a big mistake.

However, while these devices are indeed excellent, their weight is something that most people cannot withstand.

It weighs over two hundred kilograms!

Such heavy equipment would be too much for an average martial artist to use in combat, let alone even move while wearing it.

Fortunately, Luo Shen was physically fit enough to be a good fit.

Just as he finished dressing and was about to wander around, he saw Wu Tong jogging towards him from the edge of the square.

"Uncle Wu," Luo Shen greeted him.

"Have you received your weapons and combat uniforms?" Wu Tong looked Luo Shen over carefully and nodded with satisfaction. "It seems you don't lack anything. Perfect timing, before the assessment starts, I'll take you to meet Supervisor Zhuge."

"Supervisor?" Luo Shen was slightly taken aback.

Manager Zhuge, whose full name is Zhuge Tao, is one of the four giants of the Jiangnan Headquarters Limitless Hall, and also the strongest angel investor in the myriad worlds!

I thought that since I had joined the Extreme Martial Arts Academy in advance, I wouldn't have any contact with this Manager Zhuge.

But it seems that Manager Zhuge's investment instincts are still working!

Wu Tong led the way, going deeper and deeper into the buildings within the Northern Military Region, and soon brought Luo Shen to a quiet little building.

Go straight up to the second floor.

At this moment, in the living room on the second floor, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark combat uniform with faint silver glitter was speaking softly to several people standing respectfully behind him.

"Manager, I've brought Luo Shen with me," Wu Tong said with a smile, while glancing at Luo Shen out of the corner of his eye.

Luo Shen also spoke up, "Greetings, Supervisor."

"Come, come, have a seat."

Zhuge Tao wore a faint, warm smile that effortlessly bridged the gap between them. After Luo Shen and the other man sat down, he said with a smile, "I've heard Wu Tong mention you before, but I've never had the chance to meet you. Now that I see you, you truly are a young talent!"

As expected of a supervisor, he speaks very pleasantly.

Luo Shen smiled modestly and said, "You flatter me, sir. It's just a small trick, not worth mentioning."

"Hey, hey, you can't say that." Zhuge Tao stroked his mustache and said, "Your talent in physical exertion is indeed outstanding. Even after all these years, I haven't seen any aspiring martial artist reach this level through hard training alone."

As he spoke, Zhuge Tao waved his hand behind him.

Then a woman in a purple combat uniform stepped forward and presented a fine business card with Zhuge Tao's name and a personal number on it.

Luo Shen seemed somewhat puzzled.

Zhuge Tao smiled and said, "When you're out and about, you're bound to encounter some troubles. If you encounter any problems that you can't solve in the future, you can call me. I still have some say in the Jiangnan Base City."

Luo Shen understood immediately: 'Manager Zhuge's angel round investment has come again.'

So he obediently accepted the business card.

Seeing Luo Shen accept the business card, Zhuge Tao's smile deepened, and he asked, "I heard from Wu Tong that you're planning to buy the 'Ninefold Thunder Blade' manual to cultivate?"

Luo Shen nodded and said, "Senior Brother Luo Feng and Uncle Wu both suggested that I practice this sword technique, and I personally prefer using a battle sword."

Zhuge Tao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement, saying, "Although it's not easy to get started with the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade, your level of power generation is high, so the first two levels shouldn't be too difficult for you."

After all, even after mastering the first two levels of the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade, the body's power output is only 2.1!

However, this also brings other problems.

That's the secret manual.

Because Luo Shen's power exertion level is high, he will definitely get the hang of it quickly. He will need to buy at least the first three levels of the manual, but even buying the first three levels of the manual at half price would cost 100 million!

The fourth half-price deal costs a whopping 2.5 million!

Although Zhuge Tao could afford to give 2.5 million, the question is whether Luo Shen is worth such a large investment.

Immediately, Zhuge Tao thought of Luo Feng.

The last one recruited ahead of time, Luo Feng, has already earned the title of "madman" and has unlimited potential. With Luo Shen's current performance, he can't possibly be worse than Luo Feng, right?

My mind was racing.

Zhuge Tao finally made up his mind. Since the martial arts combat assessment was about to begin, he could take the opportunity to observe Luo Shen carefully. If Luo Shen really showed this potential, then he would pay the 2.5 million!

However, Zhuge Tao did not mention this matter, but instead encouraged Luo Shen, saying, "Prepare well, and do your best later!"

Luo Shen: "."

Where's the promised strongest angel investor across all realms? He showers other transmigrators with funding and help, but all he gets is verbal encouragement?!

O man!

Even after Wu Tong took Luo Shen away, he still couldn't figure out where he went wrong.

As evening approached, the sun began to set.

Led by officers from the Northern Military Region, thousands of aspiring martial artists arrived on the outskirts of a monster town. Various terrifying roars of monsters emanated from the town, sending chills down their spines.

After the assessment rules were explained, the town gates opened.

The martial arts combat assessment has officially begun!

(End of this chapter)