58: Chapter 58 Gravity Chamber of Advanced Civilization

"You have guts."

Wang Jinhua laughed and said, "When this custom contract was first placed in front of me, I didn't make a decision that quickly."

"Brother Wang, you've signed one too?"

Fang Zhuo was surprised. Judging by the covetous look in Wang Jinhua's eyes earlier, he had assumed Wang Jinhua hadn't signed one!

"Of course, though the terms were different. The group only offers these custom contracts to geniuses with the potential to become a Cosmic Martial Artist. To issue one, six of the group's department heads must hold a roundtable meeting and vote to approve it."

Wang Jinhua waved his hand, not wanting to talk more about the contract, and instead said, "A custom contract enjoys the same privileges as an S-Class Genius Contract. You haven't used your High-Civilization Gravity Chamber time for September yet. This can be traded. I have quite a few treasures; are you interested?"

Seeing the expectant look on Wang Jinhua's face, like a wolf spotting meat, Fang Zhuo couldn't help but rub his forehead.

So, this was where Wang Jinhua was waiting for him.

All that concern was fake, and the contract was just a formality; the time in the High-Civilization Gravity Chamber was his real target...

Come to think of it, is this High-Civilization Gravity Chamber really that fascinating?

The more Wang Jinhua acted like this, the less likely Fang Zhuo was to trade it away easily. He wasn't stupid.

"Brother Wang, let's talk about that later, haha. I'm new here; if I'm going to trade it, I need to test its effects first."

"Alright, contact me whenever you need anything." Wang Jinhua didn't push it. Seeing that Fang Zhuo had no intention to trade, he immediately stood up and left.

...

Floors 16-25 of the headquarters building are the residential area for Intermediate Martial Artists.

On the 25th floor, there was a spacious flat over 200 square meters, fully equipped with all the necessary home appliances. Fang Zhuo didn't have much luggage, so he just moved right in.

After putting down his luggage.

Fang Zhuo leaned back on the sofa, looking out at the city through the window, and took a short rest.

At that moment, his wristband vibrated with a 'hum.'

"Shi Wei?"

Fang Zhuo connected the video call. Bai Shiwei's figure appeared on the light screen, dressed in her school uniform. She had her hair in a high ponytail, looking even more youthful than usual.

There wasn't a hint of a married woman about her.

The background was the school playground, and sitting next to her was another girl, Zhao Qianqian.

Fang Zhuo recognized her; she was the university student who had brought her younger sister to sign up back when he was an instructor at Tengfei Martial Arts Hall.

"Hubby~" Bai Shiwei asked excitedly, her eyes dancing with joy. "Have you arrived at the Starry Sky Group headquarters? Quickly, show me! Is the environment nice? Are Transcendent Martial Artists walking everywhere?"

"Haha, it's not as exaggerated as you think."

Fang Zhuo laughed and turned the camera to show the room.

"There aren't many people at the headquarters. So far, I've only met less than ten people, and most of them are Advanced Martial Artists. Perhaps... the Transcendent Martial Artists are all out adventuring in the Wilderness Area."

"How is it over there? Show me your school. Being a Martial Arts Undergraduate has always been my dream!"

Hearing this, Bai Shiwei pouted and rolled her eyes. "Stop making fun of me! You are now an S-Class Genius Contract Martial Artist of the Starry Sky Martial Artist Group!"

Zhao Qianqian, sitting beside her, also looked on with yearning. The Starry Sky Martial Artist Group was the holy land that all martial artists in the Blue Moon Federation aspired to.

Not to mention ordinary Martial Arts Undergraduates, even graduates from the three top martial arts universities in New Moon might not necessarily secure a contract with the Starry Sky Martial Artist Group.

Fang Zhuo quickly waved his hands and changed the subject.

Before they knew it, they had been on the video call for nearly two hours.

Bai Shiwei slapped her forehead and said, "Right, Hubby, I almost forgot. On the Ding Family's side, Ding Xu has bought a ticket and has already set off for Origin Star."

"Once you break through to Advanced Martial Artist, don't leave the Starry Sky Group headquarters building. It's best to stay until you reach level 39!"

Seeing Bai Shiwei's nervous little face, Fang Zhuo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hmm, don't worry."

Ding Xu is Ding Shixun's father, with a Life Level of 32 and minor accomplishment in Body Micro-Control. This was the information provided by Du Qiang, the boss of the Bear Paw Martial Society, when Wang Jinhua intervened last time.

Seeing that Fang Zhuo didn't seem to take it seriously, Bai Shiwei became a bit angry and said, "Hubby!"

"Your Body Micro-Control is at perfection. Once you become an Advanced Martial Artist, your combat power might not be weaker than Ding Xu's, but you lack actual combat experience. In a life-or-death struggle, the outcome is unpredictable. There's no need to take risks!"

A level 30 Advanced Martial Artist has a base punch power of 10,000kg.

Once Fang Zhuo breaks through, his Body Control will be at perfection, with a force output multiplier as high as 8. With an all-out burst, his punch power can reach 80,000kg!

As a level 32 Advanced Martial Artist, Ding Xu has a base punch power of 24,000kg, his Body Control is at minor accomplishment, his force output multiplier is 4, and his explosive power reaches 96,000kg!

His base stats might be significantly higher than Fang Zhuo's.

But in actual combat, the strength of having Body Micro-Control at perfection is reflected not only in a higher force output multiplier but also in having a significant lead in flexibility and coordination.

If their combat experience were equal, Bai Shiwei even felt that after Fang Zhuo broke through, he could steadily defeat Ding Xu.

"Alright, no risks."

Seeing Bai Shiwei looking anxious and somewhat aggrieved, Fang Zhuo smiled.

"You're still laughing!"

Bai Shiwei bit her lip, her beautiful eyes staring straight at Fang Zhuo. "Promise me, the moment you break through, let me come over!"

"Alright, alright, alright, I promise you."

Fang Zhuo said helplessly, "Wasn't that already agreed upon?"

"I don't care, I'm afraid you'll forget. Let's pinky swear again. If you break your promise, then I will..." Bai Shiwei's eyes darted around quickly.

"Then what?"

Fang Zhuo was curious and also wanted to laugh a little; Bai Shiwei seemed to have some separation anxiety.

Bai Shiwei was pressed for an answer and, with a red neck, said, "Then I will never wear that... kind of clothing again!"

...

Starry Sky Group headquarters building.

On the 99th floor, after the spacious elevator doors opened, Fang Zhuo strode out.

After chatting on the phone with Bai Shiwei for two hours, the fatigue from traveling between two planets by aircraft had completely dissipated.

"High-Civilization Gravity Chamber!"

Fang Zhuo arrived in front of a metal door that was full of futuristic technology. He felt a sense of inexplicable anticipation. He had eight hours of usage time in September; could he use this to break through to Advanced Martial Artist in one go?

"Young man."

Old Man Zhang, who was guarding the door, opened his eyelids and said with some surprise, "New here?"

This face was very unfamiliar. He might have just joined the group; how could he already have usage time for the High-Civilization Gravity Chamber?

Fang Zhuo nodded politely and immediately showed his ID card.

"Custom contract?"

Old Man Zhang raised his eyes and scrutinized Fang Zhuo. "Not bad. You still have an 8-hour quota for September; you can apply to use the gravity chamber."

"I still have to apply?"

Fang Zhuo was stunned; this was unexpected.

"Of course. Didn't you read the Group's Martial Artist Handbook?" Old Man Zhang laughed. "Forget it, let me explain it to you."

"This High-Civilization Gravity Chamber is the only one of its kind in the Blue Moon Federation. There are so many martial artists in the group fighting to use it; wouldn't it be chaotic if there were no application process?"

"From 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM is the reserved time for Transcendent Martial Artists and above. From 12:00 AM to 8:00 AM, it is occupied by the Group's senior management."

"Those below Transcendent Martial Artist must apply for the 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM time slot."

Under Old Man Zhang's guidance, Fang Zhuo quickly logged into the Group's internal system.

"Fortunately, I'm lucky; nine to twelve is free." Fang Zhuo submitted the reservation and waited for another hour or so.

Finally, the metal door in front of him slowly opened, and a handsome man walked out from inside.

Fang Zhuo couldn't wait and slipped inside.

Inside this High-Civilization Gravity Chamber, the space was not large, only about three to five square meters.

"It's barely enough to move my hands and feet. The best choice is to stand in a pole-standing posture, coordinate with high-gravity to temper the body, and when the body is in an extremely 'hungry' state, then take the martial arts pill!"

"Let's try triple gravity first."