117: Chapter 117 How to Improve Qi and Blood Utilization? Team Competition!

In the early morning, Zhou Heng awoke from a deep state of cultivation. As his eyes opened and closed, a flash of purple-gold lightning flickered and vanished.

After a night of consolidation, his comprehension of the force application technique of [Thunder Emperor Finger] had deepened, and the initial fusion with [Thunder Fury Nine Heavens] had become smoother.

He felt his strength had improved slightly once more.

After a simple wash-up and enjoying a breakfast rich in vitality energy in the cafeteria, Zhou Heng, full of vigor, arrived at the central square.

The second day of Devil Week officially began!

In the square, thirty geniuses had already assembled.

After the shock and adjustment of the first day, everyone's mental state was noticeably more tense, their eyes filled with fighting spirit and vigilance.

Especially their gazes towards Zhou Heng were incredibly complex—apprehension, defiance, curiosity... a mixture of various emotions.

Zhou Heng paid no mind to this. Standing together with Ji Cang, Lu Chenxin, and Chen Ye, they conversed in low voices.

"How are you feeling today?" Zhou Heng asked.

"Not bad. The gains from the eighth floor were significant. My blade intent is more refined," Ji Cang said succinctly.

"Sword Heart Clarity has improved slightly," Lu Chenxin nodded.

Chen Ye: "Ice Prison Body, fourth layer stabilized."

Zhou Heng smiled: "Looks like everyone made good gains. Let's keep pushing today!"

At that moment, Deputy Director Lu Mingyu's figure appeared on the high platform. Standing beside him was a middle-aged man with a lean, sturdy build, dark skin, and eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

The man wore tight-fitting black training clothes, his muscle lines clearly defined.

His aura was deep and steady, giving a feeling of being immovable as a mountain, yet capable of striking with the force of thunder.

[Target: Huang Yixuan]

[Position: Chief Physical Trainer of the National Training Team]

[Realm: Monarch Realm, Seven Stars!]

[Divine Seal: A+ Grade - Immovable Vajra Body]

[Specialties: Extreme Physical Training, Vitality Utilization Efficiency Optimization, Anti-Beating Training]

[Status: Serious, Focused]

[Note: An experienced devil instructor, his training methods are brutal and effective.]

Lu Mingyu's voice echoed across the square: "Gentlemen, the second day of Devil Week!"

"This morning, we will conduct extreme physical training! Instructor Huang Yixuan will be fully in charge!"

"This training aims to excavate your vitality potential and enhance your vitality utilization rate!"

"A high vitality value does not equate to strong combat power. The key is how to efficiently convert vitality into actual combat strength!"

"Instructor Huang's training will be very tough! But I hope you can persevere! This will directly impact the upper limit of your future achievements! Now, I hand it over to Instructor Huang!"

After speaking, Lu Mingyu stepped aside.

Huang Yixuan took a step forward. His gaze swept across the square like electricity. Everyone his eyes passed over

felt as if pricked by a needle, involuntarily straightening their backs.

"No more nonsense!"

Huang Yixuan's voice was loud and carried unquestionable authority. "First item: Thousand-fold Gravity Field. Under Chaotic Energy Impact, maintain standard combat posture for one hour!"

He waved his large hand!

*Hummm—!!!*

Instantly, countless runes lit up across the entire square's ground! A terrifyingly immense gravity suddenly descended!

A full thousand times the standard gravity! Simultaneously, countless chaotic energy streams appeared out of thin air in the air, like invisible whips lashing from all directions!

These energy streams had varied attributes—some scorching hot, some icy cold, some corrosive, some tearing... impossible to guard against completely!

"Holy shit!"

"Ah!"

Instantly, several unprepared geniuses were caught off guard, staggering and nearly falling flat, then were immediately struck by the energy streams, crying out in pain!

Everyone's expressions changed drastically. They immediately stirred their vitality, stabilized their stances, and employed various means to resist the energy impacts!

Zhou Heng's body also sank, but his robust 680-ka vitality and the powerful physique of his [Myriad Tribulations Thunder Prison Body] at the fourth layer's completion allowed him to instantly adapt to the thousand-fold gravity!

His feet stood firm as if rooted, while vitality naturally flowed across his body surface, forming an invisible barrier.

The chaotic energy streams impacted against it, emitting crackling sounds, yet could hardly shake him! He even had spare capacity to observe his surroundings.

Ji Cang let out a low shout, activating his White Tiger Battle Body. His muscles bulged as he withstood the gravity and impacts, steady as a rock!

Lu Chenxin kept his sword qi restrained. His form was like a sword, skillfully redirecting force and evading!

Chen Ye condensed a layer of thin ice armor on his body surface, its defensive power astonishing!

The other top geniuses also displayed their unique abilities!

Wang Zhan roared, his Overlord Fist Soul vibrating. His vitality surged like smoke from a beacon fire as he directly resisted head-on!

Energy streams striking his body produced sounds of clashing metal! Li Chenyuan had his Slaughter Blade Intent swirling around, directly annihilating any energy streams that drew near!

Shi Potian erupted with his Molten Battle Soul, his scorching aura evaporating the energy streams!

Man Shan was even more direct. His Earth-Shaking Colossus Physique was peerless, almost ignoring the energy impacts!

However, Huang Yixuan's gaze was like the most precise instrument, constantly scanning each person as he coldly and rigidly called out data:

"Wang Zhan! Vitality utilization rate: 75%! Power is dispersed! Wasteful!"

"Li Chenyuan! Utilization rate: 78%! Too focused on offense, defense is weak!"

"Shi Potian! Utilization rate: 72%! Energy attributes are too singular, easily countered!"

"Man Shan! Utilization rate: 85%! Specialized in physical body, acceptable, but technique is crude!"

"Ji Cang! Utilization rate: 82%! Battle Body usage is proficient, but control over bursts needs improvement!"

"Lu Chenxin! Utilization rate: 81%! Technique is exquisite, but total vitality volume is slightly lacking!"

"Chen Ye! Utilization rate: 80%! Attribute utilization is excellent, but lacks variation!"

His critiques were incisive, hitting the vital points directly!

This made those proud geniuses' faces alternately pale and flushed, yet they could not refute it.

Finally, his gaze fell upon Zhou Heng. A flicker of extremely hard-to-detect surprise passed through his sharp eyes.

"Zhou Heng! Vitality utilization rate... 92%!?"

As soon as this number was announced, the entire square was shocked! Even Lu Mingyu raised an eyebrow!

92% utilization rate?!

This meant Zhou Heng had almost perfectly utilized his vast vitality for defense and stability, with minimal waste!

Under the dual pressure of thousand-fold gravity and Chaotic Energy Impacts, this was extremely difficult!

Zhou Heng himself was slightly taken aback, then suddenly understood.

This was likely thanks to his comprehension of the [Thunder Emperor Finger]'s force application technique last night!

That sense of fine, meticulous control over power hadIt subtly enhanced his control over the body's Qi and blood.!

Huang Yixuan gave Zhou Heng a deep look before continuing, "Efficiency is acceptable, but far from the limit! Maintain it!"

The following hour was pure hellish torment! The thousand-fold gravity constantly squeezed their bodies, and the chaotic energy streams poured down like an unceasing storm!

Everyone had to operate their vitality at full capacity, constantly adjusting, resisting in the most economical and effective way!

People kept falling due to excessive vitality consumption or control errors and being struck by energy streams, but they quickly gritted their teeth, got back up, and continued!

Those who could come here possessed willpower far beyond ordinary people!

One hour later, the training ended.

The gravity disappeared, and the energy streams dispersed.

Most people were drenched in sweat, panting heavily, faces pale, having expended a huge amount of vitality!

Even Wang Zhan, Li Chenyuan, and others were breathing rapidly, clearly not having an easy time.

Although Zhou Heng had also expended a considerable amount, his condition was noticeably much better than the others!

The 92% utilization rate had allowed him to conserve a large amount of vitality!

Huang Yixuan's expression remained impassive. "Ten-minute break! Next item: Extreme Weighted Burst Sprint! Goal: Sprint ten thousand meters under Hundred-fold Gravity and energy interference! Record time and Vitality Fluctuation Curve!"

The following training items became increasingly moreabnormal!

Extreme Squats, anti-beating training, High-frequency Directional Changes...

Each item aimed to squeeze out everyone's limits. Huang Yixuan analyzed the flaws in each person's vitality usage through the observed data!

Relying on his powerful foundation and newly comprehended control techniques, Zhou Heng handled each project with ease. His vitality utilization rate consistently remained above 90%, far ahead of the others!

This made him the focus of attention once again!

That genius called "Ghost Seven" displayed astonishing efficiency in the extreme movement project, his utilization rate once reaching 88%!

Second only to Zhou Heng! But his total vitality volume was far inferior to Zhou Heng's, so his overall performance still fell short.

Although Wang Zhan, Li Chenyuan, and others had slightly lower efficiency, relying on their vast vitality and strong willpower, they also closely followed in the first tier!

The entire morning passed in this high-intensity, high-precisionExtractive training.

When Huang Yixuan announced the end of the morning training, almost everyone collapsed to the ground, not wanting to move even a finger.

This kind of training took too great a toll on both mind and body!

Although Zhou Heng could still stand, he also felt sore all over, having expended nearly half his vitality.

However, he could clearly feel that after this extremeExtraction and precise guidance, his control over vitality had indeed improved another small notch!

"This afternoon, team collaboration training!" Lu Mingyu's voice sounded again.

"Teams of five, freely formed! Assemble here in one hour. The training content will be announced then! For now, dismissed for rest. Use the time to recover quickly!"

Everyone felt as if granted amnesty. Struggling to get up, they supported each other as they left the square, hurrying back to rest and recover.

Zhou Heng and the other three gathered together.

"Team collaboration... teams of five." Ji Cang looked at Zhou Heng. "There are four of us. We're short one person."

Lu Chenxin and Chen Ye also looked at Zhou Heng, clearly considering him the leader.

Zhou Heng rubbed his chin, his gaze sweeping across the square. Just then, a timid voice sounded:

"Zhou... Brother Zhou Heng... is your team still short of people?"

They saw Qianer running over, her small face looking up. Her sapphire-like large eyes were full of expectation and nervousness, her silver hair gleaming in the sunlight.

Zhou Heng looked at her and smiled. "Of course we are! Welcome to join us, Qianer!"

Bai Qianer immediately jumped for joy, her smile radiant. "Great! I will definitely work hard to support everyone!"

With Bai Qianer, an S+-grade top-tier healer joining, their team's composition instantly became perfect!

Assault (Zhou Heng, Ji Cang), Raid (Lu Chenxin), Control (Chen Ye), Healing (Bai Qianer)! A veritable golden combination!

Other teams also began forming rapidly.

Wang Zhan, Li Chenyuan, Shi Potian, and others naturally formed a team, their strength formidable!

Nuo Wuji and Su Ningning also recruited two other geniuses from Modu University and one fierce fighter.

Other geniuses also sought out partners. Soon, six preliminary five-person teams took shape!

A fierce dragon-versus-tiger struggle between teams was about to unfold in the afternoon!

Looking at his own exceptionallyluxurious team, the corner of Zhou Heng's mouth lifted in a confident arc.

"Team competition... this is getting interesting!"