"Can you do it?" Tessa asked as she glanced at Rocky.
"It should not be a problem." Rocky nodded.
"Thank you for your help," Tessa said to Eugene, appreciation evident in her tone.
Eugene surveyed the training ground thoughtfully. Then he pointed at a stone not far from Tessa. It appeared to weigh at least two hundred and fifty kilograms. He faced Rocky and said, "Let's test your strength, okay? Before we decide whether you are a suitable disciple for the Sword Spirit Sect, we need to assess some of your skills. For starters, I need to see if you can push that stone for a short distance, at least."
"Okay." Rocky nodded before approaching the stone. Since he needed to keep a low profile, he couldn't show his real strength. Hence, he gritted his teeth and grunted with exertion as he pretended to push the stone. To everyone's astonishment, the stone did not move at all.
"Well, he seems to be a weakling."
"He doesn't look like he can push a stone weighing twenty-five kilograms, let alone the one that is two hundred and fifty kilograms."
"If I were you, I wouldn't have attempted a challenge that is beyond my abilities. You've made a fool of yourself here."
The newly recruited disciples sneered at Rocky when they saw how much he struggled.
Even before they could finish scoffing at Rocky, the stone, which had been motionless all the while, suddenly slid about ten meters. The disciples watched with mouths agape.
Tessa and Eugene exchanged puzzled glances as well.
"It's so heavy. I feel so tired now," Rocky uttered, panting as though he couldn't catch his breath.
"This is strange. I've only ever seen a disciple who is at least at the third grade of the Spirit Realm move that stone such a distance," Eugene remarked, a hint of confusion evident in his voice.
"Could it be that he has great potential?" Tessa added.
"Well, that's a reasonable explanation." Eugene gave a contemplative nod.
At the time, Rocky returned to Eugene's side.
seems that you have some talent in strength. Let's assay your speed!" Without a second of hesitation, Eugene faced the disciples and asked, "Who was the fastest in the recruitment
young and handsome
your
the handsome man
The Shadow Pavilion disciples are known for their incredible movement skills..." A smile lit up
Barlow Liu pointed at Rocky as he
"Yes," Eugene answered.
speed to
we begin?" Rocky pretended to be pleasantly surprised, which
with him at half speed if you so choose. However, if he can't surpass you, I'm afraid he will not be good enough for our Sword
your best. I have faith in you!" Tessa
gratefully. He then cupped his hands before Barlow Liu and said, "You
can keep up with
effort,"
Barlow's feet, propelling him forward like
shook their heads as they felt quite certain that Rocky could never catch up with Barlow Liu. However, when they
is
he didn't notice when Rocky set out, his eyes were already
Tessa muttered in
present were stunned when they looked in Barlow's direction and saw
head. Considering how well Rocky had
Tessa shook her
he doesn't have any spiritual aura, he surpasses the other
a solid foundation?" By now, suspicion had swelled in
"Perhaps." Eugene nodded.
this mean that he is eligible to join the Sword Spirit Sect?" Tessa asked with a very
I answer your question, I must see if he
shake Rocky despite trying his best. In fact, Rocky almost matched him step for step. That
that you ran so fast despite using only half your speed,
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