Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: the preliminary warrior assessment

Upon stepping into the hall, Wong commenced the sign-in process. Although he considered visiting Luo Fang's family to explore opportunities for signing in for mental power, there was no rush. He could always go tomorrow, especially since he had taken several days off, extending all the way to the day of the college entrance examination. At this point, the school would offer little in terms of instruction, relying entirely on student self-study, and obtaining leave was not particularly challenging. The real difficulty lay in persuading his parents, Linu felt a tinge of sadness. Having already learned of Wong Yis decision to participate in the preliminary warrior assessment and pursue the path of a warrior. For her, this was akin to a bull from the blue. However, Wong could not abandon his aspirations for her sake, opting instead to pursue his goals rather than enroll at Jang University and engage in a romantic relationship with Linu. Such notions were unrealistic. He was not foolish. He could discern priorities. Thus, the bonds of affection must be set aside in the face of greater ambitions. Fortunately, Linu was a sensible girl. A few comforting words would suffice, albeit it required quite a bit of effort. As Wong signed in on the registration panel, a notification chimed, "Ding! Congratulations, host! Unsuccessful sign-in reward two to agility experience! Your agility has now reached the subtle level. This location has zero remaining sign-in attempts to have achieved the subtle level of agility. Upon hearing this delightful outcome, Wong Yi's brow arched in surprise and elation. It had previously been mentioned that agility was classified into four levels. Basic, subtle, perfect, and ethereal. Although subtle is merely the second level, very few warriors attain such proficiency. They represent only a minute fraction among warriors. What does it mean to reach the subtle level? It entails a form of evasive movement that allows one to dodge attacks. In life and death battles against monstrous foes through minimal bodily adjustments, a warrior can elude the monster strikes, sustaining no injury given the small range of movement. One can evade multiple times in the same time frame, achieving remarkable efficiency. However, mastering such agility is exceedingly challenging, akin to dancing on a tight trope in the midst of combat, where life hangs in the balance. A moment's lapse can lead to ruin, injury at best, death at worst. Moreover, the subtle level of agility can only be honed through life and death experiences, and the opposing force must not be too far below in strength. Otherwise, the training yields no results. Consequently, even among elite warriors, the majority have not achieve the subtle level of agility. Those of the battle general rank and even the mightier war god rank often find themselves stagnating at this level, unable to break through. This highlights the formidable challenge of striving for the subtle level of agility. In the original narrative, Lu Foam relied on his exceptional mental powers, repeatedly honing his skills in battle to reach the subtle level of agility. Even then, he was regarded as a prodigy. The sturdy overseer of the Thunderbolt Martial Arts School. Upon witnessing Luo Fang's pseudo subtle agility displayed through his mental prowess in the practical assessment videos, was overwhelmingly excited and sought to recruit Luo Foam. Even willing to offer substantial incentives. Ultimately, however, Luo Foam declined the offer. Now, I have attained the subtle level of agility, Wong, he felt a surge of exhilaration. With this elevation in agility, his overall strength would naturally follow suit. Furthermore, the subtle level of agility is exceptionally formidable for earlystage warriors. Sir, are you here for the preliminary warrior assessment? A sweet-faced young woman in the hall smiled at the arriving boy. Please take a seat over there. We will commence the assessment with others. At 10:00 a.m., Wongi scanned the hall and noticed a small bar at the side where a bartender and a server were present along with a few individuals already seated, presumably also participants in the preliminary warrior assessment. With this in mind, he approached them. The four individuals lounging on the sofa noticed Wong. Among them, a tall man with a square jaw and a bushy beard, clad in a sleeveless shirt and black pants, greeted him with a booming voice. Friend, are you here to participate in the preliminary warrior assessment as well? Indeed. Wongi nodded, choosing to sit on the sofa opposite the tall man. Next to him sat a young woman with short hair possessing an appealing visage. Her figure was alluring with curvaceous lines accentuated by tight fitting jeans that showcased her long, straight legs. However, her expression held a hint of coldness, causing the two men beside her to glance occasionally in her direction without engaging in conversation. "You look quite young. Are you a university student?" One of the two chatting young men, sporting a trendy hairstyle, couldn't help but inquire. Um Wongi replied vaguely, not wishing to elaborate further. There seemed little point in boasting about his age. The tall man who had first greeted Wongi chuckled. You seem like a firsttime participant in the preliminary warrior assessment. Am I correct? Indeed, Wongi found himself somewhat fond of the tall man's cheerful demeanor. It's fate that we are all here for the preliminary warrior assessment. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Jangqin, originally from the Janning district in Yong Joe. The tall man introduced himself with familiarity. I am Wongi from the Guing district in Jang City. Wong responded. As soon as Wong Yi's words fell, the other patrons at the bar turned their attention toward him. Jangqin couldn't help but ask, "Bro, you're from Jo Jang City. Why come here for the assessment? Isn't it more convenient in Gio Jang? Haha. Just passing through. Here to see a friend. Wangi replied, deliberately omitting the detail about visiting an NPC. However, he was not lying. He indeed wished to meet Luong. I see. Jang nodded, not pressing further. During his conversation with Jangqin and the others, Wong he learned their names besides Jang Chin. The other two men were named Chinmo and Situ while the girl was called Yinu. Jang Chin. The eldest among them is already 27 this year. He has participated in the preliminary warrior assessment three times nearly once a year and now he is preparing for his fourth attempt. However, there's an air of confidence in Jangqin's tone, suggesting he believes this time his chances are substantial. He even mentioned that if he passes the assessment, he would treat Wong E, and the others to a meal. Wani felt that his elder brother was perhaps setting his expectations a bit too high and feeling somewhat reticent could only respond with a silent smile. As time passed, the number of people in the hall increased and besides Wong Yi, there were 11 others present, making a total of 12 individuals participating in this month's preliminary warrior assessment. In comparison to the vast population of Yongjo City, 12 participants in a month is not particularly significant, especially given that some, like Jangqin, had previously failed and returned for another attempt. At 10:00, a middle-aged man dressed in loose- fitting white training attire appeared. Upon seeing him, Wong Yi's mind inexplicably conjured images of Lin Yoyu and her companions clad in similar outfits, which he found rather amusing. He recalled from the original text that on July 1st, the chief instructor of the hall, Wuang, would be visited by an old friend, a white-haired mentalist, who would encounter the protagonist, Luo Fo, and offer him fervent encouragement. However, with the passage of time, it seemed unlikely they would cross paths. Now, Wong's curiosity was peaked regarding how the mentalist had acquired his white hair. Was it dyed? The original text did not address whether a mentalist sair could change color. Leaving Wong E pondering this question when he first read it. Clearing his mind, he returned to the present. After the middle-aged man spoke a few words, he began to lead the way. Wong E and the other 12 participants followed him to the sixth floor of the hall.