After all, even if a combat golem’s movements are mechanical, its lethality is very real. Any student brave enough to challenge one must not only give their all but also stay hyper-vigilant about their own safety. Injuries sustained during golem trials were a common sight at the academy.

  Yet, according to Zhong Lingyun, in this "training ground," no matter how brutal the battle, the challenger emerges completely unscathed the moment they leave.

  It sounded like a fairy tale.

  Even more absurd was the claim that the opponents possessed "godlike" combat techniques. Why would anyone with that level of skill deign to be a mere sparring partner in a backwater shop? Such individuals would be world-renowned powerhouses or, at the very least, prestigious grandmasters, not some nameless training dummy.

  "There is logic in your skepticism," Gu Pingchuan said after a moment of reflection, his tone remaining kindly. "Instructor Zhong, since we cannot verify the truth of this place, I’m afraid I cannot approve your proposal out of responsibility for our students."

  Zhong Lingyun knew that words alone were hollow—especially when describing something so miraculous.

  "I understand your doubts. The training ground itself cannot be brought here, but the shop holds other wonders." She glanced at Ying Feng.

  Ying Feng stepped forward immediately, presenting a small porcelain bottle with both hands. "Dean Gu, Vice Dean Meng, Vice Dean Wu, please look. This is just a common pill from that shop."

  "A pill? What kind of unorthodox sorcery is this?" Meng Xiangyu asked, his brow furrowed in disapproval.

  "It seems that after only a few days indoors, the world has changed once again," Gu Pingchuan remarked, refraining from an immediate judgment.

  "What is its function?" Wu Zuozhou asked. As the head of magical studies, he was generally more open to new phenomena.

  "When it comes to this pill, it’s truly extraordinary. It is called the Body Forging Pill..." Ying Feng began enthusiastically, describing its effects in detail and making sure to give Kael’s shop a glowing advertisement. "And at the Boss’s shop, this is considered a common-grade item. You can buy it as long as you're willing to wait in line."

  "Can such a miraculous thing truly exist?" Even with Gu Pingchuan’s vast experience, he felt a jolt of shock.

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  "Words are cheap. I won’t believe such a miracle exists based on a student's story," Meng Xiangyu countered, staring at the bottle with blatant suspicion.

  "Perhaps we really are getting old," Wu Zuozhou chuckled. They were shocked by the claim, but they certainly didn't believe it yet. A permanent attribute boost was something they had never encountered in all their years of traveling the continent.

  "I know the three of you are men of great experience who care deeply for the academy," Ying Feng said smoothly, placing the bottle on the table. "Therefore, I am willing to contribute this Body Forging Pill so you may judge its authenticity for yourselves."

  The three elders exchanged a look and nodded.

  "In that case, Xiangyu, you should be the one to verify it," Gu Pingchuan said.

  "Indeed. That way, you can see for yourself if the world still holds surprises," Wu Zuozhou added. His words sounded supportive, but his tone suggested he was teaching Ying Feng a lesson about making wild claims.

  "Then I shall not refuse," Meng Xiangyu said.

  Among the three, he was the only warrior who cultivated Battle Qi. Gu Pingchuan and Wu Zuozhou were mages who focused on mana; their reliance on raw physical attributes was significantly lower.

  Meng Xiangyu uncapped the bottle and tossed the pill into his mouth. It dissolved instantly, turning into a warm current that surged into his core. He closed his eyes, tracing the path of the energy.

  He had to admit, this sensation alone far surpassed any alchemical potion he had ever tasted. Suddenly, the warmth in his abdomen shuddered and rapidly integrated into his bones and blood.

  Meng Xiangyu’s eyes snapped open.

  "Incredible... I truly felt it. My strength has increased slightly. Although this boost is negligible for someone of my level," he said, his voice trembling with excitement, "it is a completely different story once you factor in the Battle Qi multiplier!"

  "Is what you say true?" Wu Zuozhou stood up, stunned.

  "To think such a god-tier object actually exists in this world!" Gu Pingchuan was equally shaken.

  They were reeling because this item broke an Iron Law. Every seasoned expert knew that base attributes were fixed. Aside from leveling up or completing a trial in the Ascension Realm, there was no way to change them. One could only improve through the practice of Battle Qi or Mana.

  To simplify the relationship: base attributes are the foundation, while Battle Qi and Magic act as multipliers applied to that foundation. Real combat power is the product of the two.

  The Power Scaling Formula

  Let’s use a Level 1 Warrior as an example. If we assume their base attributes equal unit and their Battle Qi equals unit, their output is:

  1(Base) * 1(Multiplier) = 1 (Unit of Power)

  Now, consider a Level 10 Warrior. Their base attributes might be units, and their capacity for Battle Qi is also units:

  10(Base) * 10(Multiplier) = 100 (Unit of Power)

  This illustrates why the gap between levels grows exponentially. Historically, base attributes at each level were constant; the only difference between two people of the same level was their class or their mastery of energy (the multiplier).

  But now, that "constant" base attribute could be changed. This was a world-altering revelation. For high-level powerhouses, even a "slight" increase in the base foundation would result in a terrifying leap in total power once passed through their massive multipliers.