Chapter 66: Extraordinary Origin

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Extraordinary Origin

Hearing the staff member’s words,

all the Extraordinary Beings present stood up and walked toward the testing pod at the front.

Wu Jiahao, who had loved the spotlight since childhood, rushed ahead of everyone to the testing pod, securing the first spot in line.

The others followed one by one, lining up behind him.

Liu Yue was fifth in line.

Gu Qing, unhurried, took the ninth spot.

There were three people behind him.

In total, twelve Extraordinary Beings had come for today’s recruitment test.

"Wu Jiahao, you may enter," the staff member said, looking at him.

Upon hearing this, Wu Jiahao strode into the testing pod.

The testing pod was a sleek, semi-elliptical shape, its silver-gray material gleaming with a cold, metallic luster.

The interior was spacious, with a floating testing platform in the center.

When Wu Jiahao stood still in the middle of the testing platform,

the heavy pod door slid shut.

The pod fell silent.

The next second,

an invisible detection energy quietly spread out,

enveloping Wu Jiahao.

A few seconds later,

a test value popped up simultaneously on the screens inside and outside the testing pod:

--[5%]--

"Wu Jiahao, Extraordinary Awakened. Extraordinary Origin content in body: 5%."

The staff member announced the test result in a cold, flat voice.

The other Extraordinary Beings on site all looked surprised upon hearing this.

They knew two Extraordinary Awakened had come for today’s recruitment test.

But they hadn’t expected this junior college student before them to be one of them.

A moment later,

Wu Jiahao emerged from the testing pod.

Seeing the surprise on everyone’s faces, he was ecstatic.

Huh?

’That top student isn’t surprised?’

’Did I just stun him speechless?’

Wu Jiahao’s gaze fell on Gu Qing’s face.

He saw Gu Qing’s indifferent, calm expression, without a trace of surprise.

He couldn’t help but frown slightly, feeling a bit confused.

But he didn’t dwell on it. He quickly returned to his original spot, leaned back against the wall with his head down and arms crossed, resuming his inscrutable pose.

This was just the test for Extraordinary Origin, revealing his status as an Extraordinary Awakened. It wasn’t time for him to show his true skills yet.

The later Physical Strength test and the comprehensive ability test—that would be his ultimate showtime, the time to truly shine and put on a grand display for everyone.

In the time that followed, the other Extraordinary Beings entered the pod for testing one by one.

"Zeng Yuan, Extraordinary Contactor. Extraordinary Origin content in body: 0%."

"Shangguan Wenxing, Extraordinary Contactor. Extraordinary Origin content in body: 0%."

"Zhao Yan, Extraordinary Contactor. Extraordinary Origin content in body: 0%."

Three were tested in a row, all with the same result.

All were Extraordinary Contactors.

Their Extraordinary Origin content was 0%.

Only Extraordinary Awakened have Extraordinary Origin in their bodies.

"Liu Yue, it’s your turn."

"Okay."

The American-born Chinese girl, Liu Yue, walked into the testing pod under everyone’s watchful gaze.

A few seconds later,

a test value popped up simultaneously on the screens inside and outside the testing pod:

--[5%]--

"Liu Yue, Extraordinary Awakened. Extraordinary Origin content in body: 5%."

the staff member announced.

The other Extraordinary Beings turned to look at Liu Yue, their faces filled with envy.

Wu Jiahao, who had been leaning against the wall with his head down, slowly looked up at Liu Yue. A cryptic smile played on his lips as he said in a low voice,

"I didn’t expect your Extraordinary Origin content to be 5%, just like mine."

"Liu Yue, I acknowledge you as a rival."

"Now, let’s settle the score in the Physical Strength test and comprehensive ability test."

"..."

Liu Yue thought Wu Jiahao was a complete idiot and couldn’t be bothered with him.

Instead, she walked over to Gu Qing, smiling.

"Hey, handsome. Surprised to see that I’m a one-in-a-million Extraordinary Awakened?"

"A little."

Gu Qing replied with a polite smile.

He already knew from the tags above everyone’s heads that the American-born Chinese girl in front of him was an Extraordinary Awakened.

So he wasn’t surprised at all.

All he felt was anticipation for his own turn.

He was eager to see what his result would be when it was his turn to be tested.

If all went as expected, the test should show that he was also an Extraordinary Awakened.

He just didn’t know what his own Extraordinary Origin content would be.

After another three Extraordinary Beings were tested,

it was finally Gu Qing’s turn to enter the pod.

Gu Qing walked quickly into the testing pod, feeling very excited.

’I’ll know the result soon.’

’I wonder how much Extraordinary Origin content I have in my body.’

’I hope it’s not lower than those two...’

Gu Qing thought to himself.

Soon,

the pod door in front of him closed.

An invisible detection energy silently poured down,

enveloping his entire body.

Gu Qing felt a warmth spread over him, as comfortable as bathing in the summer sun.

A few seconds later,

the test result appeared.

A test value popped up simultaneously on the screens inside and outside the testing pod:

--[0%]--

Huh?

’No Extraordinary Origin in my body at all?’

’I’m not an Extraordinary Awakened?’

Gu Qing stared at the test value on the screen, completely surprised.

He had always thought he was an Extraordinary Awakened.

It turned out he wasn’t.

So, that raised a question.

’If I’m not an Extraordinary Awakened, then why am I so powerful?’

’Could it be...’

’Am I just a cheater?’

For a moment,

Gu Qing didn’t know whether to be happy or worried.

Because he didn’t know who was stronger: himself with his tag "cheat," or an Extraordinary Awakened.

Logically, the one with the cheat should be more powerful.

But without a direct comparison, there was no way to know for sure.

He would wait until everyone had finished the Extraordinary Origin test.

After that, there was still the Physical Strength test and the comprehensive ability test.

’I’ll see what level those two Extraordinary Awakened are at then.’

Gu Qing thought to himself.

He quickly walked out of the testing pod,

making way for the next person in line.

Less than two minutes later,

the last three people had also finished their tests.

As expected, the results showed they were all Extraordinary Contactors.

"Everyone, follow me. We’re going to the next station to test Physical Strength."

After shutting down the testing pod,

the staff member addressed the group.

With that, he headed outside.

Seeing this, the others quickly followed.

On the way,

the two Extraordinary Awakened walked together, chatting with each other.

They had a tacit understanding, deliberately discussing their respective Superpowers in front of the others, helping each other show off.

"The ability I awakened allows me to fuse the genes of various organisms, taking the best from all of them."

Wu Jiahao said smugly, "So far, I’ve fused the genes of more than ten different organisms. I can photosynthesize, breathe underwater, camouflage myself by changing color, and even release various poison gases."

After finishing, he looked at Liu Yue and asked, "What’s your ability?"

Liu Yue smiled. "Mine is simpler. The ability I awakened is Spiritual Control. I can use my Spiritual Power to manipulate objects from a distance."

Listening to their conversation, the surrounding Extraordinary Contactors were all incredibly envious.

They had merely come into contact with Extraordinary things, which had enhanced their bodies, but they had no Superpowers.

Unlike the others,

Gu Qing didn’t have a trace of envy on his face.

Only greed.

’Fuse the genes of all living things?’

’Manipulate objects from a distance?’

’Nice. I like your abilities. Sooner or later, they’ll be mine.’

’And most likely, they’ll be upgraded versions!’

...

「At the balcony door.」

He Haikun looked toward the Extraordinary Testing Room.

Seeing the new recruits walking out, he knew the Extraordinary Origin test was over and the Physical Strength test was about to begin.

He smiled at Lin Tianyang. "This batch of new recruits is heading to the Physical Strength test. Want to go have a look?"

"Sure, let’s go have a look."

Lin Tianyang smiled.

He was quite curious about the abilities of the two Extraordinary Awakened; it would be a good chance to broaden his horizons.

As for Gu Qing...

He didn’t have any expectations.

’He’s just an Extraordinary Contactor with no Superpowers. What could he possibly do?’

At most, from long-term contact with Extraordinary things, his strength would be a bit greater, his body a bit tougher.

Other than that, there was nothing special about him.

...