Chapter 179 Reorganization <TOC> Chapter 181 White Rhino Energy Technique
Translator: SumTLMan
Before the Great Catastrophe, there were very standardized methods for measuring the abilities of awakened individuals. Among them, the psychic energy measuring device could directly measure the total amount and quality of an awakened individual’s psychic energy. In addition, there were specialized instruments for various psychic energy orientations.
For example, enhancer-type awakened individuals would have their five senses, bone strength, muscle fiber burst strength per unit, nerve reflex speed, resistance to impact, and psychic energy mobilization speed measured after a basic physical examination.
The calculation of abilities involved a highly complex formula, incorporating factors such as the holy relic, the compatibility between the holy relic and psychic energy orientation, age, physical condition, and personality test results, all of which were quantified into coefficients for computation.
Although the results obtained could not accurately represent the strength of an individual’s abilities, they held strong reference value.
Naturally, the present province of Avonigarda didn’t possess this technological prowess, having only an old psychic energy measuring device.
The appearance of the psychic energy measuring device was similar to that of a double-door refrigerator, with an interface akin to a blood pressure monitor. Inserting one’s arm, the interior would automatically tighten around it, releasing psychic energy afterward to automatically measure the total amount and quality of the psychic energy.
Soon, all the security officers lined up in order of the list to undergo the measurement.
Li Mu naturally wouldn’t let the psychic energy measuring device reveal his true strength. After inserting his arm into the device, he immediately attached a layer of psychic energy scales to the surface of his arm to limit the reading of his psychic energy.
He had experimented before and found that the psychic energy scales not only provided strong defense but also partially isolated his psychic energy fluctuations.
The numbers on the psychic energy measuring device jumped for a moment before settling with a total psychic energy value of 37 and a quality value of 58.
Among all the security officers, Li Mu’s total psychic energy was considered above average, while only one shaper-type awakened individual surpassed him in psychic energy quality.
This result still drew attention, but unfortunately, Li Mu had already made every effort to restrain his psychic energy. His psychic energy was too intense, and even with a layer of psychic energy scales, the measured value remained relatively high.
Kallari’s eyes narrowed as he almost instantly recognized Li Mu, as very few people dared to enter his dojo with explosives wrapped around their bodies to extort a holy relic.
He waved his hand to summon his disciple Kari and whispered a few instructions to him.
After everyone had finished measuring, Rajaral Santanu pulled out a list that seemed to have been freshly arranged but had actually been prepared in advance. He assigned all the security officers to their respective teams, designating team leaders and deputy team leaders.
Li Mu was certain that the Chief of Security was indeed exerting influence behind the scenes, as he, Li Mei, and Shen Luoyan were assigned to the same squad. The two security officers were not integrated into the provincial army.
Shen Xingyan was also in a squad, serving as the team leader.
For a team of awakened individuals to unleash their full combat potential, they needed a long period of coordination. The Santanu family’s rigid grouping of the security officers could lead to disastrous results if they encountered the Soul Cult.
Li Mu disagreed with the Santanu family’s approach.
At that moment, Kari stepped forward. As a disciple of Kallari, he managed to secure a position as a squad leader, with his team comprising entirely of Kallari’s disciples.
This was a compromise made by Rajaral Santanu in order to win over Kallari.
“Greetings to all the officers, I am Kari from the Kallari Sect. I am fortunate to have been recognized by Mr. Rajaral Santanu and will be fighting alongside you all. I understand that you may have doubts about my capabilities, so why don’t I choose someone to have a friendly spar with?”
Kari spoke with neither arrogance nor humility. One of the important reasons he could replace Patrick as Kallari’s designated successor was his excellent interpersonal skills.
Master Kallari instructed him to find an excuse to teach Li Mu a lesson. If he directly challenged Li Mu, it would inevitably incite hostility from all the security officers present, which would be detrimental to their upcoming mission.
However, by rephrasing it as seeking someone to test his strength, the security officers present would find it much more acceptable.
The Kallari Sect was renowned in the city of Avonigarda. Being located in the remote Avonigarda province, bordered by the powerful neighbors Eastern Xia and Raginbeard, the Kallari Sect was the only notable faction in the impoverished and treacherous region.
Kari glanced around the room and set his sights on Li Mu.
“Sir, why don’t you be my opponent?”
Li Mu exchanged glances with Kari, knowing that this confrontation was inevitable. He was not afraid of Kari, but rather found the situation to be troublesome. Old Kallari was present and might discern his true capabilities from the fight.
Rajaral Santanu had long forgotten about Li Mu. He couldn’t imagine that the tall Xia youth standing before him was the same person who had presented the Soul Spring water.
He was also interested in their duel, as their psychic energy measurements were not significantly different. Kari had a higher total psychic energy, but his energy quality was somewhat inferior.
All present gathered on the playground stands, leaving the field to the two of them.
Kari assumed the opening stance of the Steel Breaker Fist, with his psychic energy beginning to circulate throughout his body. After Patrick’s death, Master Kallari had completely devoted all resources to Kari.
With the virtually unlimited supply of psychic energy elixirs and healing potions, his progress in shaping psychic energy pathways was rapid, having completed the construction of five such pathways by now. The first four took a total of eight years, while the last one took less than half a year.
His arms were covered in a faint silvery layer.
This caused a commotion among the on-site peace officers, as the name “Hand of Steel” was well-known throughout the city of Avonigarda.
The “Steel Breaker Fist” technique, an immensely powerful boxing method, was created by Kari based on his understanding of the Hand of Steel. In Kari’s hands, he could even directly punch through the front armor of a tank.
Li Mu had only activated three psychic energy pathways, employing the Dragon and Tiger Astral Specter method, with a layer of psychic energy filled between his skin and muscles, significantly increasing his resistance to physical attacks.
They looked at Li Mu with pity, fearing that the Western Xia man would suffer greatly if he hadn’t mastered any powerful holy relic.
“Please!”
Li Mu initiated the attack, leaping forward and aiming a punch at Kari’s face.
Kari remained calm, receiving the punch with his palm. Activating the Hand of Steel, he attempted to crush Li Mu’s fist directly.
Li Mu immediately activated the holy relic, Electrocontrol, causing dazzling electric arcs to burst from his body and strike Kari.
Although the Hand of Steel protected Kari’s left hand from direct contact, he was still left in a sorry state by the powerful electric arcs.
Seizing the opportunity, Li Mu broke free from the grip on his right hand, directly delivering an elbow to Kari’s face, causing blood to splatter from his nose. Then, with a powerful kick, he sent Kari flying like a ball, rolling several times across the field.
Chapter 179 Reorganization <TOC> Chapter 181 White Rhino Energy Technique