Punching strength exceeded 3,900 kilograms, while kicking strength approached 5,700 kilograms.
Chen Chu was highly content with these measurements.
The dragon elephant's true power in the second realm was even more domineering and violent, resulting in a direct doubling of his strength.
Simultaneously, the breakthrough in his realm had led to a transformation. His physique and strength attributes increased by 30 points, with strength surpassing 100, nearly ten times that of an ordinary individual.
In addition, spirit and agility also experienced a 20-point boost, a remarkable surge.
The elephant patterns formed by the second realm significantly heightened his defense, making it only slightly painful when impacting the alloy test board with his flesh and blood.
However, the action of force remained mutual.
Among low-level exercises, the Dragon Elephant Art stood as one of the strongest, combining strength and defense. However, it did consume energy at a rapid rate.
Chen Chu sensed that using his full power now would deplete him after just ten moves, at most.
In a constant state without exerting his full power, he could engage in combat all day and night with his current endurance.
Subsequently, Chen Chu commenced practicing the supplementary moves of the second realm of Dragon Elephant Kung Fu. The Dragon Elephant raged, its arms resembling elephant legs sweeping in every direction, each movement exuding a violent roar.
Under the explosive release of true power, the entire training room's atmosphere seemed to vibrate.
...
Busy moments always passed swiftly.
By the time the school bell rang past four in the afternoon, Chen Chu concluded his daily practice.
While attribute points could enhance skills, Chen Chu believed that daily training should never be neglected. Every bit of progress counted, no matter how small.
Furthermore, attribute point enhancement only streamlined a portion of the training process. Familiarity with techniques and strength through practice was still vital, enabling one to maximize their potential.
Upon reaching the 33rd floor, Chen Chu noticed Concubine Luo already engrossed in a book. The sun was absent today, though.
Browsing the bookshelves, Chen Chu came across a volume titled "Deduction of the Relationship Between Mutant Beasts and Mythical Gods."
As he seated himself opposite her, the girl raised her head slightly, offering a faint smile. However, a look of surprise overtook her as she hesitated to speak.
"Chen Chu, have your strength improved again today?"
In Luo Fei's eyes, today's Chen Chu seemed even more imposing and powerful than before, radiating an indescribable heaviness and violence, akin to a colossal beast sitting before her.
Was it a girl's sixth sense?
Chen Chu paused briefly, then nodded. "...Yes, I exchanged some cultivation resources today, and my strength improved slightly after utilizing them."
"Congratulations."
The girl smiled, her lips curving slightly. Without further thought, she pointed at the bag on the table. "By the way, thank you for the clothes yesterday. I've already washed them."
"You're welcome."
As Chen Chu mentioned it, he couldn't help recalling her appearance after getting drenched in the rain yesterday. His gaze traversed her delicate and beautiful face, and he inadvertently remarked, "What color are you wearing today?"
Concubine Luo blushed slightly at his words, a hint of shyness sparkling in her lovely eyes. She bit her lip and gave him a glance, then looked down, ignoring him.
Realizing he had misspoken, Chen Chu couldn't help but feel awkward.
Yet, gazing at the scene of the girl bashfully bowing her head, he inexplicably sensed a youthful atmosphere.
Yes, he was only sixteen years old, in the prime of his youth. As a young man, there was room for a bit more recklessness in his approach to life.
For instance... His eyes roved across the pure and beautiful face before him, and the corners of Chen Chu's mouth curled up slightly.
Amidst this charming atmosphere, Chen Chu idly flipped through the book in his hand. His consciousness delved into the heavy armored beast's world.
Within the cave, the heavily armored beast, now one meter long and adorned in light black armor, slowly opened its eyes. It extended its limbs, leaving deep imprints in the ground with its dense-clawed feet.
Despite its one-meter length, the armored beast weighed over a hundred kilograms due to its high density, feeling as heavy as if it were forged from steel.
Beneath the frigid river, more than twenty meters deep, Chen Chu guided his avatar to drift unhurriedly, passing by schools of various-sized fish.
However, he held no interest in these commonplace fish or heavily armored beasts. His focus was on mutated fish exhibiting aberrations on their bodies.
After half an hour of drifting, a ferocious mutated fish, over two meters long, entered his view.
This fish featured a conical head, yellowish cheeks
The heavy armored beast's eyes brightened, and its tail swung abruptly, stirring up sand and silt from the riverbed, sending it flying.
Just as the heavy armored beast launched its attack, the two-meter-long mutant fish also detected its presence.
Leveraging its size advantage, the fierce mutant fish didn't evade but charged at the heavy armored beast with increased speed. It opened its gaping maw, aiming to snap off the heavy armored beast's head.
Boom! As the mutant fish's wide mouth drew near, the heavy armored beast's claw struck its upper jaw from the side. The tremendous force smashed half of the mutant fish's head.
Instantly slain.
Observing the lifeless mutant fish floating in the water, the heavy armored beast leaned down without hurry. It clutched the fish's back with its claws, gripping its head in its mouth.
With a ferocious bite, the heavy armored beast's powerful jaws crushed the mutant fish's head.
Blood mingled with white fluid spread through the water, lending a grotesque appearance to the black-armored beast.
After vanquishing its prey, it was time to dine. Chen Chu controlled the heavy armored beast, tearing apart the mutant fish's body. It ripped off large chunks of flesh and began to feast.
As he continued hunting and dispatching mutated fish during this period, Chen Chu's consciousness grew colder and more savage while inhabiting the heavy armored beast.
He became more decisive and skilled in his hunts, feeling no discomfort as he consumed raw prey. Rather, he experienced a sense of invigoration and satisfaction following each brutal kill.
A two-meter-long mutant fish, aside from its internal organs, had most of its bones devoured by the heavy armored beast, including the prized isinglass.
Upon consuming, the heavy armored beast visibly swelled and elongated.
Having ventured more than ten miles deep into the river, the heavy armored beast captured and slew another two-meter-long ordinary mutant fish. After a satisfying meal, it returned to its cave to digest.
Seated by the window, Chen Chu withdrew his consciousness. His eyes took on an air of indifference and tyranny, emitting an inexplicable aura of dread.
However, this sensation was ephemeral. When Chen Chu closed his eyes and reopened them, his gaze returned to its customary gentleness.
Chen Chu pondered, "It appears we should give this matter some attention."
Across from him, Luo Fei closed her book and raised her head with curiosity. "Attention to what?" she inquired.
"Nothing," Chen Chu replied with a slight smile, shifting the topic. "It's almost six o'clock. Shall we head back together?"
"Sure," the girl agreed.
Chen Chu and Luo Fei returned the book to its original spot and entered the elevator, with Chen Chu carrying the bag containing his clothes.
They weren't the only ones; several other students engrossed in reading were preparing to depart as well.
Inside the elevator, noticing more students entering, Chen Chu leaned back slightly to create space for Luo Fei, who stood in the corner, bringing them closer together.
Today's third watch is over, and the story will continue tomorrow.
In this story, the title mentions "star-level behemoth," and while it will certainly involve behemoths later on, that aspect won't be prominent from the outset.
Currently, the main character's real "golden finger" is the attribute points, with physical enhancement being more of an incidental element. The main character's clone will eventually come into play as a giant beast once it has fully developed.