Chapter 5, Different Choices

Luo Feng suffers from headaches

Haha! Yang Wu smiled, "I have already met the standards for the three quality tests: punching power and nerve response. My weak point is speed! However, if I perform well now, I can barely reach 25 meters in one second. If I put in more effort these days, I should be able to pass the assessment then"

Leaving the Extreme Martial Arts School, Luo Feng walked alone silently on the sidewalk. The words that Yang Wu had said to him earlier indeed had a significant impact.

If, if I were to faint again, my physical condition would likely meet the requirements of a martial artist

In the martial arts hall, Yang Wu, with a scar on his face, stood in front of the punching power testing machine. Without seriously gathering his strength, he casually struck the punching target with his fists, left and right, with powerful blows. Bang! Bang! Bang! A series of deep thudding sounds echoed, and a continuous stream of numbers flowed across the screen of the punching power testing machine—"956 kg, 912 kg, 936 kg, 981 kg..."

I..." Luo Feng hesitated somewhat

Yang Wu curled his lips and said, "Attending a military academy is indeed good, but... I feel that personal freedom will be restricted. Once you graduate from the military academy and enter the special forces, you will certainly have to obey military regulations. I, for one, cannot tolerate that; it is better to be a free martial artist."

Warriors generally have four paths

I am preparing to take the entrance exam for a military academy. Luo Feng smiled slightly, "Generally, students admitted to military academies graduate to become ordinary junior officers in the army. However, for me, entering some special forces after graduation should not be a problem"

I occasionally experience bouts of headaches every day, but each time I endure it, it passes. However, when the headache reaches an extreme level, it can lead to fainting

At the age of eight, my younger brother was hit by a car and had his leg broken. That time, Luo Feng was overwhelmed with grief and suddenly felt an intense headache. At the same time, his heart was racing astonishingly fast, and the flow of blood throughout his body reached an incredible pace. He felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest, until he could no longer bear it and fainted.

From childhood to adulthood, Luo Feng has fainted a total of two times

Younger brother requires care from others

The martial arts school is recruiting students aged 16 to 30, as this is the stage of most rapid growth. The earlier one can enter the ranks of martial artists, the stronger their abilities will be in the future. Last year, at the age of 17, I became a senior student at the martial arts school, which indeed made many people envious

"Madman." Yang Wu looked at Luo Feng, "You are inherently quite crazy; I won't misjudge you. I believe you are very suited for the path of a free martial artist. Joining a martial arts school offers a lot of freedom, right? Moreover, the Extreme Martial Arts School will provide us with significant assistance."

Just ... ...

"Becoming a free warrior is not a bad option," Luo Feng shook his head and said, "However, I do not want to worry my parents. Entering a military academy and joining the army after graduation offers a much higher level of safety compared to being a free warrior"

Coma is actually a form of self-protection by the body and is not entirely a bad thing

These two paths: the first leads to the military academy. It offers high security and good family benefits. Even in the event of death in battle, the country will take good care of my family.

Of course, the 'fainting' one desires is not the result of being struck unconscious by someone else. Rather, it is fainting from an extreme headache.

Is the military academy something Luo Feng can just attend if he wants? Everything depends on the college entrance examination in June

According to this trend resembling that of books, if I could faint once more, my headache should alleviate again... Fainting once or twice might perhaps make my headache disappear forever. Luo Feng harbored a strong desire for this. After all, fainting once not only alleviated my headache but also resulted in a leap in my physical condition.

However, even with extreme running, the heart rate does not exceed 120 beats per minute. Luo Feng looked at his watch, "If my heart rate could reach over 200 beats per minute in a minute, that would be great." The signs before fainting are a severe headache and a very rapid heartbeat.

The second path is to become a free warrior. Engaging in life-and-death battles frequently leads to rapid improvement in strength. Hunting monsters can also yield substantial sums of money, making it a quick way to earn. This path... is dangerous, offers rapid strength enhancement, quick financial gain, and freedom; the only drawback is the danger. Luo Feng kept pondering this; in fact, throughout his senior year, he often contemplated this very question.

What a pity

At the age of twelve, when his mother was hospitalized due to a serious illness, Luo Feng was terrified of losing her. He was in a state of panic, suffering from severe headaches, and his heart raced astonishingly, leading to another fainting episode

The improvement in strength becomes increasingly difficult as time goes on. Luo Feng pondered, From a speed of 23.8 meters per second to 25 meters per second, it will likely take a year. As for the punching power, increasing from 809 kilograms to 900 kilograms will probably take even longer. I think I will have to wait until I enter university to obtain the title of 'Warrior'.

However, the two instances of unconsciousness strangely improved my physical condition significantly. Luo Feng was very hopeful, stating, "At the ages of 8 and 12, after waking from these two bouts of unconsciousness, my strength, speed, and neural response had noticeably increased. This allowed me, at the age of 16, to directly pass the assessment for intermediate students at the martial arts school and obtain the title of 'Intermediate Student.' Because of my solid foundation, I earned the title of 'Advanced Student' at the age of 17.

Luo Feng lowered his head to glance at the watch on his wrist; it was a watch equipped with a "pulse measurement" function

"Brother Yang, if one day I could deliver a punch with the same casual force as yours, that would be great," Luo Feng said with a smile from the side

The headache reaches its limit, and the heartbeat accelerates to its maximum.

In the future, if I join the special forces, I can also learn "military martial arts". Combined with the "extreme martial arts" I learned at the extreme martial arts school, my strength should be able to improve once again. In the military, I can still hone my skills! Moreover, even if I die in battle, as a martial artist, the country will provide my parents with a monthly pension. From the perspective of my parents, Luo Feng still chooses to apply to a military academy. Furthermore, even if I die in battle, as a martial artist, the country will provide my parents with a monthly pension. From the perspective of my parents, Luo Feng still chooses to apply to a military academy

Join the military academy

"You rascal." Yang Wu walked over, smiling as he patted Luo Feng on the shoulder, "You are only 19 this year, just 18 years old. When I was your age, I was still just an intermediate student at the martial arts school. With your rate of progress... just two years, and you will definitely meet the physical requirements of a martial artist. Tsk tsk... a 20-year-old martial artist is truly enviable."

My parents are getting older. If I were to pass away, what would happen to them

Yang Wu struck dozens of punches in one breath before finally stopping

The first path is to join the military and become a member of the armed forces. The benefits include a high level of security, as the country would not easily allow martial artists to take risks. Additionally, the state provides numerous benefits to the families of martial artists, ensuring that they have no worries.

"Joining the military, safety is paramount. However, I do not wish to live a life devoid of freedom," Yang Wu said, shaking his head. "This year, I estimate that I will once again participate in the 'Qualified Warrior Assessment' and should be able to pass. Once I pass, I will immediately take part in the 'Warrior Combat Assessment' this year, striving to become a warrior."

By the way, crazy one, you are about to take the college entrance examination, right? What are you planning to do after the exam? Yang Wu said with a smile

My parents have only two sons, and my younger brother is already disabled. If I become a free warrior and die in the midst of life-and-death battles, what will happen to my parents in the latter half of their lives

There are actually two paths suitable for me. Luo Feng silently thought, One path is to enter a military academy, graduate smoothly, and then join the special forces. The second path is to become a martial artist. Joining the Extreme Martial Arts School and becoming a martial artist under its banner would allow me the freedom to hunt monsters.

Oh!

Brother Yang, congratulations! Luo Feng is happy for Brother Yang, after all, Brother Yang has worked hard for many years to become a martial artist. Brother Yang, now that you have become a martial artist, what are you planning to do next?

If I could fall into a coma once more, my strength would surely rise again

The second path is to join a martial arts school. The management system of the martial arts school is relatively lenient, belonging to a more relaxed group. Moreover, the Extreme Martial Arts School was founded by the world's number one powerhouse, "Hong." After becoming a "warrior" of the Extreme Martial Arts School, there are numerous benefits, and the management is relaxed, allowing for greater freedom.

The fourth path is to join the mercenaries, which is a life-and-death situation, the most dangerous, yet also the most liberating

No matter how intense the exercise is, neither one's own heartbeat nor that of the illustrations in the book can reach a speed that would cause a headache or fainting.

At night, the streetlights are on

Upon seeing this, Yang Wu shook his head and smiled: "Madman, free warriors often live and die, honing their skills between life and death. It is quite dangerous! However, precisely because they frequently engage in life-and-death battles, their strength improves the fastest! Just look, no matter where you go, the vast majority of the strongest warriors are free warriors."

Of course, I will join the Extreme Martial Arts Academy. Yang Wu smiled, "The system of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy is quite flexible, and the academies are spread all over the world. There are many senior martial artists, which is very beneficial for my development. Moreover, I can rest whenever I want, and go out to hunt monsters whenever I wish. It is so liberating"

Unfortunately

Since childhood, Luo Feng has suffered from headaches. However, after his first fainting episode at the age of eight, he discovered that each time his headache lessened significantly. By the time he was twelve, after another fainting episode, his headaches once again diminished.

Luo Feng nodded slightly

Luo Feng smiled

... ...

Standing beside, Luo Feng couldn't help but feel a wave of envy; his own maximum punch was only 809 kilograms. If he could throw punches as rapidly as Brother Yang, achieving a force of over 700 kilograms with each punch would be considered quite good.

Luo Feng's eyes lit up: "Brother Yang, are you confident about passing the martial artist assessment?"

After two episodes of unconsciousness, Luo Feng's family took him to the hospital for examination, but no issues could be identified. After all, even now, the brain remains a challenging problem in the field of medicine.

... ...

Coma is not something one can simply choose to enter. Throughout my life, it has only happened twice.

The third path involves joining a certain conglomerate, a particular family, or a significant power, which pertains to the role of a henchman