"All warriors begin at LEVEL 1 — BEGINNER," Bayu said."At this level, the focus is strengthening the physical body—muscle strength, speed, agility, and endurance."
He took a sip of water before continuing.
"Level 1 has nine stages. These stages simply show how far the body has been trained. A Stage 9 warrior at Level 1 can easily lift 150 kilograms or run long distances at speeds exceeding 30 kilometers per hour."
Ryan's eyes widened.
"After completing Level 1, a warrior advances to LEVEL 2 — ADVANCED BEGINNER," Bayu went on."At this stage, you start sensing natural energy, though you still can't control it precisely."
"At Level 2, the body becomes more resistant to injury and disease," he explained."A Stage 9 Level 2 warrior can survive three days without food and endure extreme temperatures better than ordinary people. However, firearms are still lethal if they land a direct hit."
Bayu's gaze sharpened.
"Remember this—advancing isn't just about strength. Character matters. The martial world does not tolerate those who use power solely for personal gain."
Just then, Sophie entered carrying a bucket of drinking water.
"Already explaining the levels, Brother Bayu?" she said with a grin."I'll start training Ryan from today."
