Chapter 155: Abnormal Statistics

Once the trainees calmed down, a new wave of commotion broke out, even more intense than before. Apart from the dark attribute, she possessed no other auxiliary attributes—what kind of concept was this? Did this mean Zhuo Yuqing could learn practically every single magic skill in existence?

Upon hearing the instructor’s words, Lin Jia’s expression became far more than just a little unsightly; it turned utterly pale. With her meager talent, she had actually dared to attempt comparing herself to Zhuo Yuqing, who possessed a near-universal affinity. It was simply an act of supreme foolishness, making a fool of herself before an expert!

Forget Lin Jia; even Tutor Tante was utterly startled at that moment. Possessing formidable mental strength alongside abnormal mental attributes was rare, but pure constitutions, while uncommon, did exist. Yet a bizarre quasi-universal constitution like Zhuo Yuqing’s was something he had neither witnessed nor even heard of throughout his entire testing career!

The other instructors were equally dumbfounded. Goodness gracious, from now on, every single one of them—aside from Night, the dark attribute tutor—would have to tutor Zhuo Yuqing. Yet, above all else, they felt an overwhelming sense of joy. Who wouldn't want to teach a student like Zhuo Yuqing? Once she graduated from the academy, she was bound to achieve extraordinary success and become their proudest disciple.

From the very moment she stepped foot into the Blue Emperor Academy, Zhuo Yuqing was destined to be the most dazzling presence of all—a favored daughter of heaven, a darling of the gods!

As Zhuo Yuqing walked down from the platform, Lulu, the infatuated girl, looked on with extreme envy. "Yuqing, oh Yuqing, why are you always so perfect? Every single aspect of you is flawless. Can't you share just a tenth of your perfection with me? No, a mere one percent would be enough!"

Zhuo Yuqing smiled and replied, "You don't need to envy me. In truth, flaws are also a kind of beauty. A truly perfect person is no longer human!"

This was Zhuo Yuqing’s genuine sentiment. The Holy Martial Hall had forged her perfection, but it had also turned her into a machine-like girl. Fortunately, Zhuo Yuqing had already fought for a significant degree of freedom; otherwise, she would merely be a walking corpse living solely for the sake of others.

Lulu could never comprehend Zhuo Yuqing’s inner thoughts. Pouting, she said, "If I could be like you, I'd rather not be human!"

At that moment, Sarah chimed in, "Shi Feng told me too that he doesn't like girls who are too perfect."

"Shi Feng, Shi Feng! That's all you ever talk about!" Lulu became even more displeased. "Sarah, I originally wanted to pursue Shi Feng, but now he's ended up in your hands!"

"What do you mean, 'ended up in my hands'? Stop talking nonsense!" Sarah’s face flushed slightly. "We are only friends."

"Friends? Right, boyfriend and girlfriend are friends too! Besides, that guy has reined himself in a lot lately. What method did you use to tame him, Sarah? Quickly, teach me your secrets!"

"I already told you, it's not what you think." Even as Sarah replied, her gaze involuntarily drifted toward where Shi Feng was standing. As it happened, Shi Feng was also looking right at her, even giving her a wink and a flirtatious flash.

Feeling a bit self-conscious, Sarah turned her head away, pretending not to see anything.

However, Lulu caught it all in her eyes. "And you still won't admit it! Look, you're already exchanging glances right in the middle of class! Fine, don't worry, I won't blame you. After all, since we're friends... who knows, maybe I can find someone even better!"

Amidst their conversation, the testing resumed. Because the shock delivered by Zhuo Yuqing was simply too overwhelming, none of the remaining trainees could spark much interest from the crowd. The evaluations continued steadily until the very last person.

This person was Luo Chen, the sole representative hailing from the ordinary class.

The vast majority of people paid little mind to Luo Chen's assessment, but all the instructors of the Advanced Training Class focused their attention on him simultaneously. During the preliminary test, Luo Chen had already made them realize that this particular trainee was an absolute force to be reckoned with.

Apart from the instructors, the members of the first squad who had participated in the practical mission alongside Luo Chen were also paying close attention. Luo Chen’s mental sensory performance during the mission had been quite extraordinary, and they all wanted to see just how far his mental strength had actually reached.

Meanwhile, Lin Jia was eagerly waiting to watch a good show. Having been completely overshadowed by Zhuo Yuqing’s mental strength and attributes, she had shifted her covert rivalry with Zhuo Yuqing onto the young men they had each set their sights on.

*Zhuo Yuqing, so what if you're strong? Can Luo Chen possibly be more impressive than Kevin? Just wait until everyone realizes how short-sighted you are for setting your sights on such a trashy boy!*

Just as Lin Jia was offering herself this comforting thought, Luo Chen’s test officially began.

The crystal ball lit up, and the blinding white light that instantly erupted illuminated the massive shared testing arena as brightly as midday. The trainees’ eyes were practically dazzled, rendering them entirely unable to directly look at the crystal ball.

This phenomenon persisted for ten full seconds before finally subsiding. Yet even the most casual and unconcerned trainees were left dumbfounded. Exactly what had just happened a moment ago?

"Mental strength rating: seven thousand three hundred and sixty... three thousand nine hundred and ninety-one!"

Upon hearing Tante’s announcement, a single word popped simultaneously into the minds of every instructor and trainee present: *Freakish!*

It was far beyond merely formidable or terrifying; using the word "abnormal" was the only appropriate description!

Though the instructors had long suspected that Luo Chen’s mental strength rating would be high, they had never imagined it could reach such astronomical heights. Moreover, his fluctuations at peak output were so minuscule as to be almost negligible—merely twenty-two points!

Even among those who had attained the fifth stage of mental strength, known as "Materialization," many likely couldn't match Luo Chen's numerical rating!

As for the trainees, needless to say, every single one of them hung their jaws open, refusing to believe their own ears. Fine, suppose they had misheard, but they certainly hadn't hallucinated that fierce blinding flash of light just now—the kind of brilliance that could practically blind someone's vision!

"My goodness, is this some kind of joke?" Lulu nearly leaped out of her skin, shaking Zhuo Yuqing by the shoulder. "Yuqing, that Luo Chen's mental strength is nearly two thousand points higher than yours! And my mental strength has just barely broken three thousand—not even half of his!"

Zhuo Yuqing had anticipated that Luo Chen’s mental strength would be high, as he had frequently used mental sensing during combat on their practical mission. Even she lacked that capability at present. Yet she remained utterly puzzled. When she first encountered Luo Chen while being hunted by fierce beasts, his mental strength had still been quite weak. Even when they subsequently fled and hid, his mental strength could at best be described as decent. Yet over the past month, it had surged eruptively, mirroring a volcanic explosion!

"Am I dreaming? That brat's mental strength is over seven thousand?!" Joanna even rubbed her eyes in disbelief. "Mmh, I must still be asleep, or else this is an illusion!"

"It's not an illusion!" Aeriol remained as clear-headed as ever, even though this numerical figure for Luo Chen struck her as equally unbelievable. "Forget about you; even I am thoroughly convinced. This is truly too unexpected!"

Having witnessed Luo Chen materialize his mental strength with her own eyes, Shi Feng had already accepted reality, though he still couldn't help muttering under his breath, "Could it be that the more reserved and brooding someone is, the stronger their mental strength becomes?"

Even Luo Chen himself, amidst his pleasant surprise, felt a trace of astonishment. *Is my mental strength really higher than Zhuo Yuqing's by such a massive margin? Reverse thinking methodology played a part, but the primary reason must undoubtedly be that chubby bird!*

As for Lin Jia, her complexion turned white once again. The "trash" in her eyes possessed a mental strength over three thousand points higher than Kevin’s. If Luo Chen was trash, then what on earth made Kevin?

Just moments ago, she had inwardly mocked Zhuo Yuqing for lacking taste; now, viewed by others, that sentiment truly felt like the ultimate irony. Indeed, while she could choose a pre-carved finished product, Zhuo Yuqing had managed to discover an unpolished jade hidden within rough stone. That kind of discernment was vastly superior to her own!

Kevin, meanwhile, clenched his fists tightly. Back at Weston Academy, he had assumed Luo Chen was merely a pathetic little crawling bug, leaving him to frame and plot against him without a single shred of hesitation. But now, Luo Chen was advancing across every front at an astonishing velocity, posing a threat severe enough that Kevin could no longer ignore the need to guard against this formidable rival's vengeance.

The duration of the crowd's discussion far surpassed even the announcement of Zhuo Yuqing's test results. It failed to quiet down for a long while, forcing Tutor Tante to give a dry cough before continuing, "Primary attribute: Light! Auxiliary attributes: Wind, Metal, Lightning!"

A Sacred primary attribute!

The most envied primary attribute of all, and it had actually manifested in Luo Chen. Who could know why this brat was blessed with such incredible fortune, appearing as though he had received the personal blessing of the gods?

Furthermore, he possessed three auxiliary attributes, one of which was the highly versatile lightning attribute.

A freakish mental strength rating, a sacred primary attribute, and a lightning auxiliary attribute—enough to drive anyone green with envy.

Following the evaluations, the trainees experienced mixed emotions; some were jubilant while others were deeply depressed. Those thoroughly satisfied with their mental attributes were naturally overjoyed, forming a sharp contrast with those whose mental attributes were utterly mediocre.

Tutor Baruch stepped back onto the platform. "Now that the testing is complete, I imagine you all have a clear understanding of your mental strength and attributes. Starting today, you may seek out different instructors for guidance based on your respective mental attributes."

Pausing briefly, he continued, "Those trainees who are feeling remorseful because they believe their mental attributes are inferior need not belittle yourselves. In truth, regardless of the attribute, so long as it is mastered properly, it becomes our most potent tool—just as your combat technique instructors often say: 'In the path of martial arts, there are no trash techniques, only inept warriors!' This adage applies equally to the realm of psionic warriors. Furthermore, a preliminary test of mental strength and its magnitude merely indicates your starting baseline. Your journey as psionic warriors has only just begun, and you have ample time to surpass others. Opportunity always favors those who strive and never lose faith!"

The instructor's words of counsel failed to comfort many of the disheartened students. Even though Lin Jia's mental strength and attributes were quite respectable, she remained deeply devastated because she fell so drastically short of Zhuo Yuqing. Being someone of high self-regard, she had unquestionably suffered a crushing blow.

Luo Chen, however, felt profoundly enlightened. Having experienced it firsthand, he knew that even seemingly worthless techniques like Ripple Fist and Golden Net Fist could serve irreplaceable, powerful functions in actual combat that heavy-hitting techniques simply could not replicate.

Calming the slight sense of conceit that had just arisen within him, he thought, *The instructor is right. My path as a psionic warrior has only just begun; how could I allow myself to be satisfied here? Just because you start a bit higher than others doesn't necessarily mean you'll reach the finish line any faster. Besides, the end of the martial arts path is infinite and boundless! Luo Chen, oh Luo Chen, you must never grow arrogant. No matter the circumstances, you must always maintain a hungry heart!*