Chapter 509: 509: World Situation

In the final leg of the testing, Caleb faced the endurance trials, an area where many aspirants faltered under pressure. The first activity involved resisting a variety of cold weapons, such as staffs and blunted swords, wielded by training dummies programmed to simulate a novice fighter's attack pattern.

The staff overseeing the test adjusted the settings on the dummies to a challenging but fair level for a supposed elderly man. As the mechanical arms swung and jabbed, Caleb's movements were fluid and effortless. He deflected each strike with minimal effort, using only slight shifts in posture and the precise placement of his arms. His ability to absorb and redirect the force showed a profound mastery over his own body's resilience.