I Have Infinite Skill Points-Chapter 571: The Brutal Elimination Rate

Because the threat of the Demon Clan loomed overhead, the cutting-edge technology of this world was first applied to the research of advanced weaponry, unlike Wang Lan’s previous world where technology was often used for civilian purposes.

In his previous world, many high-tech weapons that were too expensive to mass-produce had to be replaced with cheaper, mass-producible alternatives. But in this world, the best available was always used if possible, and if something better became available, it was adopted.

Although the basic technology didn’t seem vastly different, the variety and quantity of black technology here definitely far surpassed what was available in his previous world.

Take, for instance, the three-meter-tall robot before him. It definitely utilized 5G transmission technology; however, Wang Lan hadn’t even heard of the 5G concept in this world yet. In his previous world, the 5G concept had spread far and wide before research and development even began. Yet, in this world, 5G technology had already appeared, but the concept remained unknown.

5G technology is undoubtedly epoch-making for artificial intelligence. From the perspective of biological evolution, why did chordates stand out in a world where speed is paramount? It’s because of their nervous system’s transmission speed of one hundred meters per second.

If nerve transmission speed isn’t fast enough, larger bodies result in clumsier movements. The same principle applies to robotics: slower data transmission speeds lead to slower, more cumbersome robot movements.

However, the three-meter-tall humanoid robot in front of him possessed a movement speed and target-locking speed that were surprisingly fast. Of course, this speed was no match for Wang Lan, who had already reached the pinnacle of Star Martial Warriors.

Analyzing the robot’s data, its agility was comparable to an early-stage Star Shine Stage Star Martial Warrior, its defense was on par with a peak Star Cloud Stage warrior, and its firepower absolutely reached the peak level of the Star Sea Stage.

If this machine could be mass-produced, given the right tactics and battlefield conditions, it could completely replace legions of Galaxy Stage Star Martial Warriors, potentially boasting even greater combat effectiveness.

After briefly testing the robot’s various combat capabilities, Wang Lan lost interest in continuing. With a flicker of movement, before the robot could react, he landed a punch on its chest.

The robot, clearly unwilling to passively await destruction, instantly deployed an electromagnetic barrier. However, under Wang Lan’s fist, the barrier shattered in less than a second.

BOOM—

The robot’s chest plate exploded with a deafening crack, revealing the check-in device inside, its signal light flashing. Wang Lan held his watch close to it, and the check-in was successful.

"It seems General Wang Lan has figured out our intentions," a voice said over a speaker. "Normally, Andrew wouldn’t be able to withstand even a light blow from General Wang Lan, but the General has still helped us complete a very comprehensive test."

"Indeed, the test results are quite satisfactory," another voice chimed in. "The purpose of humanoid robots is their high mobility and all-terrain, all-climate combat capabilities, as well as their ability to replace Star Martial Warriors to prevent more senseless sacrifices on their part. By those standards, Andrew seems to have met the requirements. However, there are still issues with agility, the defense could be further strengthened, and the automatic targeting is too slow. It’s adequate against ordinary members of the Demon Clan, but against their elite warriors, it would likely be destroyed before it could even finish aiming."

"Noted."

Wang Lan had wasted a little time with the robot, but not much. Soon, his check-in speed was once again far ahead of everyone else. Yulia, in second place, followed closely behind, and then came the fierce battle for positions between third and thirtieth.

None of the participants in this assessment were weak; each was a star genius in their original schools. Even Jiang Xinyu, as outstanding as she was, was merely one of the thirty engaged in this intense struggle.

Although Jiang Xinyu was currently ranked sixth, the gap between these thirty contenders was minuscule. A sudden burst of speed could potentially elevate someone from thirtieth to third place in an instant. Only the first and second positions seemed to be in a league of their own, the distance between them and the rest continually widening.

Wang Lan arrived at another checkpoint, where five Star Martial Warriors appeared before him.

"All at the Star Sea Stage?" Wang Lan mused aloud. "Is the difficulty of this assessment really this high? Who could possibly handle this?"

"This is a special assessment prepared just for you," one of them stated.

"What? Special treatment? Isn’t that unfair?"

"For General Wang Lan, a Titled Strongman of Jade Country, does a little unfairness truly matter? Your participation in this assessment is the greatest unfairness to the other contestants."

"Alright then," Wang Lan conceded. "Let’s begin."

"Wait!" the five called out. "We need to put on our equipment first. General Wang, would you like to watch us gear up?"

"Sure," Wang Lan replied.

Puzzled, Wang Lan followed them into a cave base. The five Star Martial Warriors removed their outer clothes, revealing skintight suits underneath, and then stepped into a device.

This scene seems familiar... Isn’t this just like gearing up in the preparation room after entering a Different Dimensional Space? However, due to his explosive increase in strength, the so-called protective suits were no longer capable of offering any real protection to someone of Wang Lan’s level; he hadn’t worn one since that first time.

Soon, the five Star Sea Stage Star Martial Warriors began to suit up. As they did, Wang Lan’s eyes grew brighter, and his expression became increasingly grave.

"General Wang Lan, what do you think?" the five, now clad in their new gear, asked as they approached him.

"Was the developer of your steel armor a guy named Tony Stark?" Wang Lan inquired.

"Uh? Tony Stark? I don’t know," one replied. "But this isn’t called steel armor; it’s an exoskeleton Mecha. It was developed concurrently with the Andrew Robot as a mother-child Mecha system. The Andrew Robot is a combat Mecha designed for legion warfare, while what we’re wearing is a specialized version for Star Martial Warriors. It’s powered by a combination of super batteries and Soul Bead energy, enhancing a Star Martial Warrior’s defense and assisting in combat."

"I see. Then let’s give it a try!" Wang Lan said, turning to leave the cave. The five warriors, clad in their battle armor, followed him outside.

Star Martial Warriors inherently release Star Martial Skills from within their bodies, unimpeded by external coverings. Even if it appears that a Water Sword or flames are being expelled from the mouth, they don’t actually originate there. It’s simply because an acupoint called the Sky Bridge, located on the upper palate, facilitates the convenient release of Star Martial Skills.

Wearing the Mecha imposed no restrictions on releasing Star Martial Skills, but the amplification it provided to the warriors was significant. The five before him could not only lock onto Wang Lan’s movements and analyze his attack directions and tactics but also experienced enhancements to their strength, defense, and speed. More importantly, this Mecha truly integrated human technological weaponry with Star Martial Skills.

Each Mecha’s arms and back concealed micro-weapons. Laser swords were hidden in the legs, and an energy cannon was mounted at the waist. This amplification in strength was palpable. These five Star Sea Stage warriors, who ordinarily wouldn’t have stood a chance against Wang Lan even if they attacked together, now presented a challenge, their coordination seemingly flawless.

However, ultimately, the five Star Sea Stage Star Martial Warriors were swiftly defeated by Wang Lan’s absolute strength.

"I must say, this is the finest piece of technological weaponry I’ve seen so far," Wang Lan commented. "If it could be used in a Different Dimensional Space, it would undoubtedly be a divine artifact capable of turning the tide for humanity."

"I didn’t expect General Wang Lan to give it such high praise," the chief examiner’s voice came through the public address system.

"Of course," Wang Lan continued. "Micro-Mecha undeniably offer great assistance to Star Martial Warriors. But if they can’t be used in a Different Dimensional Space, they become a liability. In our war with the Demon Clan, if we are forced to fight under the Laws of our world, it would mean the Demon Clan has already successfully established a foothold and begun to expand. For us Star Martial Warriors, the strategic objective is to keep the Demon Clan beyond the reach of our world’s Law."

"General Wang is right," the examiner’s voice replied. "In fact, we’ve been researching this very area and have already seen promising developments. Once we overcome this technological bottleneck, our human weapons will be usable in Different Dimensional Spaces and even in the Demon realms."

"While the goal is admirable, how long will it take to break through this bottleneck?" Wang Lan asked. "This concerns the world’s Laws."

"No, this isn’t about the world’s Laws. To be precise, the Laws of the Galaxy are being altered. Our research over the years indicates that the Galaxy’s Laws are currently undergoing a correction."

Wang Lan’s expression changed. He suddenly recalled a piece of intelligence obtained from a Demon Clan spy: the suppressive effect of the Human World’s Laws on them was weakening. If this was because the Galaxy’s Laws were being corrected, then the negation of human technological weapons by Different Dimensional Spaces might also be gradually rectifying itself.

It seems the next great war will present humanity with a monumental challenge, he thought.

"Humans have never feared challenges," the examiner’s voice declared. "Not in the past, and certainly not now."

Wang Lan had intended to continue the conversation, but another student soon arrived nearby, clearly aiming to check in. Only then did Wang Lan realize he had wasted too much time talking.

After his wristband was scanned by the device the other person offered, Wang Lan immediately left for the next check-in location.

Unexpectedly, the next check-in point wasn’t a challenge but a rest camp. Upon arriving, he saw a blonde girl in a white dress sitting on the lawn, gazing up at the sky.

Looking at the girl’s profile, Wang Lan was struck by a breathtaking beauty. The girl seemed to sense his gaze and turned her face towards him.

Indeed, her beauty was earth-shattering, making her the second woman after Princess Chaxi to make Wang Lan feel that beauty was its own justification. Unlike Chaxi’s sultry charm, this woman’s face radiated a sacred brilliance.

The woman seemed accustomed to the gazes of the opposite sex. She merely nodded slightly at Wang Lan before turning her head away to continue looking into the distance.

Entering the camp, an examiner came forward, scanned Wang Lan’s wristband, and then removed it.

"Congratulations, you are the second person to complete the first round of the assessment."

Wang Lan smiled. Had he not wasted so much time during the last encounter, he would definitely have been first.

Wang Lan and the woman were the first to arrive. For a long time after them, no third candidate returned. About two hours later, the third candidate arrived—a participant from White Eagle Country, likely at the peak of the Star Sea Stage.

His arrival seemed to signal the peak return period for the second wave of candidates. Shortly after, Jiang Xinyu’s figure appeared in the crowd. Wang Lan hurried over to check on her.

Fortunately, Jiang Xinyu wasn’t injured, just visibly exhausted. This assessment, a contest between top Star Martial Warriors and cutting-edge human technology, naturally also pitted top Star Martial Warriors against each other.

What was an easy assessment for Wang Lan was far from it for the other candidates. The primary issue was time.

This assessment aimed to eliminate four hundred people; only the top one hundred would advance to the next round. Since everyone was an elite, they had to desperately compete for those coveted top one hundred spots.

Wang Lan wasn’t genuinely worried about Jiang Xinyu. His real concern was for Xie Sisi and Xu Xiangwen.

Peak Galaxy Stage prowess wasn’t particularly outstanding among this group of candidates.