Then, the mini 3D figure started to train according to the "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption." It still comprised of 12 sets of moves, however, the 3D figure's moves differed quite a lot from the "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption" in detail. Its breathing technique also differed in terms of length and speed.

"The "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption' have been improved, and it looks as though the speed of energy absorption has increased. The movements are now smoother."

Steve started to train by mimicking the mini 3D figure. These moves were similar to Earth's yoga moves. Some moves were extremely complicated, requiring joints to twist this way and that, but coupled with the breathing techniques, they allowed one to absorb a huge amount of cosmic force.

"Breath in…out…in…out…" As Steve practiced the moves one by one, the surrounding cosmic force gushed into his body. His cells were like those of an ascetic man who was suddenly confronted by a naked beauty who would let him play with her as he pleased. The cosmic forces gushed into him like a river, his cells absorbing it greedily and growing at a shocking speed.

Such a fast speed—it's 10 times faster than the previous training method! Steve could not contain his excitement. He was not proficient in performing the moves and the breathing techniques for the improved version of the "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption." However, if he could reach ten times the speed on his first try, then as he gradually got used to the moves and the breathing techniques, the speed of absorption was sure to increase even more.

"According to the training plan of the 3D figure, if he were to perfect the moves, then the speed of the energy absorption could reach up to 20 times faster, double the speed of the original 'Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption'. " Steve was pleasantly surprised. The original "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption' could only increase absorption by ten times at its fastest, and that was if you were naturally gifted. The non-gifted could only reach about five times the speed. Thinking about it, his speed of absorption was faster than the others by twice or quadruple the amount. Even if was only twice the speed of others, it was more than enough for Steve to close the gap between him and the gifted, and even surpa.s.s them as time went on. In the meantime, as he kept practicing, the activation levels of the cells would also keep increasing.

"Level of cell activation +0.01%... Level of cell activation +0.01%..." After two hours of training, the level of cell activation stopped increasing. Steve understood that the level of cell activation had reached its limit. This was just like the fact that if you keep eating, you eventually get too full. To absorb more cosmic force, one has to first exhaust the cosmic force that one already absorbed.

The level of cell activation increases by 2% with two hours of training. If I were to continue at this rate, it is not impossible to catch up to them within a month. At the speed that he was training now, and with gradual improvement, it was totally possible to increase his level of cell activation to 100%. It was a speed that could allow him to catch up to Stuart, and he would no longer be the weakest. His chances of killing the demon Collic would then increase greatly. His data started changing.

"Character: Steve Was.h.i.+ngton

State: Normal Human

Occupation: Commissioned Soldier

Level of Cell Activation: 12%

Equipment: Pistol (Level 0). Dagger (Level 0). Long Sword (Level 0).

Cultivation Technique: Fundamental Training Set. 'Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption'

Skills: 7 Boxing Styles of the Army

Auxiliary Skills: None

Combat Power: 51."

Yet Steve was not satisfied because his training speed was not fast enough.

"At this speed, the level of cell activation could reach 100%. But, at the speed that Stuart and Sofia are training, they might take less than half a month to reach 100%, and when that happens, they might be able to kill the demon Collic if they work together."

Steve frowned, he was indeed fast and could catch up to the top ten members. But if he were to compete against Stuart and Sofia, there was still a small gap between them. Both of their levels of cell activation had already gotten to 50% or above, and now that they had the "Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption," their speed would surely increase.

"Starting data a.n.a.lysis…collecting information about Stuart and Sofia…" The Heart of the Universe started spinning again. Images of the two flashed across his eyes and were all recorded by the Heart. Not long after, Steve saw a 3D figure of them in his mind's eye.

"Stuart, predicted level of cell activation at 55%. With his talent, the 'Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption' can reach up to 9.8 times the current level. Level of cell activation can reach 100% in 18 days."

"Sofia, predicted level of cell activation at 53%, with her talent, the 'Fundamental Practices of Energy Absorption' can reach up to 10 times the current level. Level of cell activation can reach 100% in 17 days."

A bunch of data appeared before him a.n.a.lyzing their levels of cell activation and other information.

"The Heart of the Universe can do that? What other functions does it have?" Steve was surprised—the Heart of the Universe brought too many surprises. However, now was not the time to worry about the functions of the Heart of the Universe.

"18 and 17 days, their speed was almost the same. How long will it take me to reach 100%?" Steve asked.

"Receiving data…a.n.a.lyzing."

As compared to what it took for Stuart and Sofia, the time it took to a.n.a.lyze Steve was a lot shorter.

"It is estimated that within 25 days, the level of cell activation can reach 100%."

Upon seeing that the level of cell activation could only reach 100% after 25 days had pa.s.sed, Steve frowned. Seven to eight full days of difference. He was afraid that by that time Stuart and Sofia would have already succeeded in killing the demon Collic and completed the mission.

"Are there any ways for me to catch up to them and not have any repercussions?" Steve asked.

"a.n.a.lyzing in progress…There is a total is 186745600 ways that suit your needs." A bunch of solutions and methods lined up in front of Steve's eyes, making him feel dizzy.

"Let the supernaturals pa.s.s you powers through baptism? Take an A grade violet jade fruit…" Steve browsed through the methods above and looked sullen. If he could get a supernatural to pa.s.s him powers through baptism, why would he need to be here in the first place? As for the A grade violet jade fruit, even the level-five evolved beings would kill for one—it was impossible for someone who was not even a level-one evolved being to get his hands on them.

"Is there a more reliable way?" Steve asked.

"Filtering information…Choosing methods that suit your situation…Choosing successful. There are a total of five ways." Steve looked over and saw that these five methods were more reliable and doable.

"Method 1: Take a bottle of F grade subatomic serum every day.

"Method 2: Absorb original golden pills, about one million pills per day.

"Method 3: Eat an F grade magical fruit.

"Method 4: Eat magical beasts with fused cells that are 20% higher than your own.

"Method 5: Absorb a level-one magical core."

Even though the methods above were doable, they would require a lot of money and strength.