The large, empty room's ground was as smooth as a mirror. The only change was that the gravity of the fifth level was 10% higher than that of the fourth level.

"In the fifth level, the speed of training is 3.4 times faster than on the outside. The difficulty of the challenge has also increased," the electronic voice informed him.

Just like before, Steve first adapted to the force of gravity in the fifth level's s.p.a.ce, as only by adapting to the force of gravity could he do well in battle. Steve adjusted the state of his body with his spiritual power, then began to practice the "Intermediate Practices of Energy Absorption."

As he did so, his basic cell value also increased by one point. Although his basic cell value had only increased by one point, Steve's combat power had broken through to 370 points! After no more than 20 minutes, Steve had already adapted to the fifth level.

"Activating Challenge Mode!" Steve switched the practice mode to the challenge mode.

Once again, the smart cabin rose from the ground. As Steve had become more familiar with it, he went straight into it this time.

Virtual energy bodies generated rapidly, and this time, the checkpoint opponents also appeared. Suddenly, the surroundings became completely dark, making it difficult to see.

Just then, a pair of red eyes lit up in the darkness. The eyes were like predators, and they surrounding Steve on all sides. Only the red eyes of the enemy that had suddenly appeared could be seen, as even its body was hidden in the darkness.

"What's my opponent this time?" Steve was a bit uneasy, as it was too dark to see his new enemy clearly.

If he had been fighting on the outside, he could have used his special instruments to a.n.a.lyze the enemy's life energy, temperature, and so on. But, he couldn't use those instruments here. As such, he could only observe the enemy with his naked eye.

Whoos.h.!.+

Before Steve could see the enemy clearly, there was a sudden sound of air rus.h.i.+ng behind him. Steve was horrified as he sensed that the enemy had already touched his back, yet he had not even known!

Suddenly, Steve felt that his back had been torn by some kind of magical beast's claws! He then saw four streaks appear on his back, as if confirming his fears! If he hadn't responded quickly to dodge to and fro by guessing, he might have been killed by the mysterious magical beast in the dark!

"What on earth is it?" Steve cried out in a panic. He was instantly troubled, as he couldn't see the enemy at all, let alone attack it!

"Fool! I have taught you how to use your spiritual power for so long, yet my efforts seem to have been in vain, as you couldn't even settle a few magical beasts in the dark! I'm doubtful as to whether you are qualified to raise the Star of Hope now!" Judy's angry voice came from the bracelet.

Like a strict teacher, she had high standards for Steve. This was especially true in this situation, as Steve was the only one who could incubate the Star of Hope. Thus, Judy would not go easy on him!

Steve sulked al little and muttered, "You've only taught me that for two days! How much could I possibly know?"

"Don't talk nonsense! Spread your spiritual power out and feel their spiritual fluctuations!" Judy rebuked him sternly.