Under Zhou Zhengyong's personal arrangement, Lao Bai quickly drafted a new contract.
Wei Wen took a quick glance and noted that the terms were clearly written, devoid of any convoluted legal jargon. Seeing no issues, he signed the contract without hesitation.
As the saying goes, "Chivalrous people use force to violate the forbidden." In terms of warrior contracts, it is challenging to enforce any legal obligations. Therefore, even a superpower like the Extreme Martial Arts School was quite lenient in its treatment of talented warriors. Organizations and forces across the board often offered generous conditions to attract those with great potential.
However, being a time traveler, Wei Wen understood that joining the Extreme Martial Arts Gym was his best choice given his initial strength. By signing the contract, he officially became a member of the Extreme Martial Arts Gym. Due to Wei Wen's unique circumstances, the Gym would obtain his martial arts certificates in advance, exempting him from participating in the actual combat assessment scheduled for August 8th.
According to Zhou Zhengyong, if all went well, the training arrangements for his camp at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall would be issued in about two months. The timeframe was largely due to Wei Wen's status as a newly minted warrior without prior experience in exerting force. Additionally, this year's training camp was already at capacity, meaning that adding a new slot would require additional procedures.
Come August, whether he would join the "Basic Training Camp" or the "Elite Training Camp" would depend on the discussions and decisions made by the upper management, as well as Wei Wen's growth progress over the next two months.
"This is already the best outcome," Wei Wen mused to himself. "After all, under normal circumstances, Luo Feng wouldn't have the chance to attend the elite training camp until next year."
With quasi-warriors emerging left and right during the assessments, Wei Wen had achieved his objectives. First, he captured the attention of the Extreme Martial Arts Gym and joined it in advance. Second, he secured a spot in the upcoming training camp. Among the fans of Devouring Starry Sky, the "Elite Training Camp" had almost become an essential rite of passage for every protagonist.
Though Wei Wen's talent might be lacking, that didn't mean his growth rate was any less impressive. After all, he had Luo Feng supporting him, and he was determined not to miss out on the advantages the camp offered.
For instance, the Dragon Blood could significantly enhance his strength, and the Black God Suit, a planet-level combat suit, could alleviate his anxiety over lacking power. However, the lying-down system was unpredictable, making it difficult for Wei Wen to make informed decisions on his own.
So, Wei Wen planned to focus on strengthening Luo Feng next, which would simultaneously benefit his own progress. Otherwise, what was the point of his advantages if he didn't utilize them?
To be honest, Wei Wen was different from Luo Feng. If it weren't for his deep-seated fear of weakness, he wouldn't be so obsessed with becoming stronger.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have chosen to adopt a passive approach and cling to Luo Feng after realizing that his talent was lacking. The desire to become stronger now stemmed from his need to protect himself.
For instance, he wanted to address the crisis between the golden-horned beast and the Nuolanshan family, ensuring that Earth wouldn't suffer the same fate as in the original story. Once he had the strength, he could explore the vast universe and, if given the opportunity, join the Virtual Universe Company to work at a core level.
Ultimately, he would just have to wait patiently for Luo Feng, his incredible teammate, to develop successfully, allowing him to navigate the challenges ahead with confidence.
"By the way, Wei Wen," Jiang Nian said, walking alongside him. His mood was upbeat as he patted Wei Wen on the shoulder. "Your warrior profile information should be processed in about two days. Once that's done, the relevant details will be sent to your mailbox."
"You can use that information to log into our Extreme Martial Arts Gym's website and access your warrior account."
He continued, "Make sure to use the 10 billion in free capital for purchasing cheat books and the additional 10 billion in startup capital wisely. These resources are critical for your future development."
"You can also move into the villa in Mingyue Community starting now."
Wei Wen nodded silently, digesting this information. If his memory served him right, Luo Feng had taken the quasi-warrior assessment on July 1st, after which he had encountered some troubles and discovered his telekinetic abilities for the first time.
Now that Luo Feng would likely return tonight, Wei Wen planned to visit the Extreme Martial Arts Gym tomorrow to meet him by chance, hoping to inspire Luo Feng's growth.
As he walked, Wei Wen contemplated ways to help Luo Feng become stronger—no, to empower Luo Feng!
After a moment of reflection, an idea struck him: the micro-level body techniques!
Although he couldn't drastically increase his strength in a short time, Luo Feng's mental prowess would enable him to enhance his body techniques to at least the basic level. With Wei Wen's guidance, they could progress further.
If Luo Feng could master the micro-level techniques, would that propel him to perfection?
The levels of body techniques were classified into basic, subtle, and perfect categories on Earth. However, according to the universal classification seen in the original work, all three levels—basic, subtle, and perfect—were generally referred to as "Basic Body Techniques." The distinctions of subtlety and perfection depended largely on skill and experience, meaning that with enough practice, one could achieve those levels.
It wasn't impossible to master the micro-level and perfect-level movements; after all, Luo Feng had reached perfection within just a few months.
However, the artistic conception level was more elusive. There was no explicit mention in the original work of Luo Feng achieving this level during his time on Earth.
Yet, Wei Wen believed he could reach the artistic conception level through collaboration with Luo Feng, tapping into his remarkable abilities to accelerate their growth.
In the dark night, with a thought from Luo Feng, the stool actually levitated.
He glanced at the bed next to him, and it too began to float under his control. Soon, everything in the entire bedroom was lifted off the ground, as if gravity had ceased to exist in that moment.
"What... what on earth is going on?" Luo Feng's eyes widened in disbelief as he took a deep breath.
He was stunned to discover that he could control objects from a distance. Could this be... could it be the 'spiritual power' of the legendary telepathic master?
Luo Feng didn't know much about spiritual masters, but he had managed to glean some basic information. Mentalists were generally powerful warriors who practiced genetic energy, but on top of their original genetic energy, they also wielded a second, stronger energy—spiritual power!
"If I were a mentalist, this mental power would be incredible," Luo Feng thought, astonished. "Perhaps my initial estimates were off; this power might be several times stronger than my own punching power."
"However, whether this power is truly mental power or not... that's something I need to examine more closely later."
He recalled that he had only encountered one or two so-called spiritual masters in his lifetime. One was the enigmatic silver-haired man in black robes known as 'Wu Tong,' who was regarded as the captain by the chief instructor of the Yangzhou City Extreme Guild Hall. The other was Wei Wen, who was suspected to possess abilities similar to those of a spiritual master.
In the stillness of his bedroom, as Luo Feng awakened to his newfound ability as a spiritual master, excitement coursed through him, making it difficult to settle down and sleep.
Since sleep eluded him, Luo Feng decided to absorb the original energy of genes and practice. He sat cross-legged on the bed, his five hearts pointed toward the sky, eyes closed as he began his meditation.
Having previously absorbed the original energy of genes, he could immediately sense its presence within his body. However, this time, as he absorbed the energy, he also successfully sensed the spiritual power that had awakened within him.
"My head..." Luo Feng felt a rush of cosmic energy flooding into his mind, stimulating his consciousness. A significant amount of mental power surged forth from his sea of consciousness.
This mist... could it be spiritual power?
Luo Feng easily recognized that the energy of the mist was his own mental power, a manifestation of his ability to control objects.
As the dark golden sphere released a torrent of mental power, it not only amplified his capabilities but also transformed his body in the process.
[Your bound friend Luo Feng has awakened his mental power, and you have awakened your mental power for the second time.]
The notification echoed in his mind, heightening his sense of accomplishment. Luo Feng realized that he had tapped into an entirely new level of strength, one that held untold potential.
Determined to master this ability, he focused inward, harnessing the energy flowing through him. Each breath drew in more cosmic energy, invigorating his mind and body. With each moment, he felt himself becoming more attuned to the spiritual power within.
"I need to understand the full extent of this power," he murmured to himself. "With this, I can protect my friends, defend Earth, and explore the universe without fear."
The thought fueled his resolve. He envisioned the battles ahead, the challenges he would face, and the enemies he would conquer. With Luo Feng's growing confidence, he knew that his journey as a warrior was only just beginning.