"Indeed, it does seem to be a bit limited, but due to space constraints, we can only manage up to these ninety-nine steps."

"If only we could have some steps outside, we could easily have several hundred steps, enough for these kids to climb."

Hearing the doubts from everyone, Xu Hao chuckled, "Don't worry, I have it all planned out. Now, for the kids who want to enroll, line up in rows of one hundred each in front of these steps. Line up neatly!"

The children immediately moved, all trying to stand in the first row.

But with those ten instructors maintaining order, they managed to stand properly.

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Xu Hao's reputation precedes him, and anyone in Huadu who knows him would not dare to provoke him.

These kids are especially well-behaved in his presence, fearing they'd get beaten up.

Once all the children were standing neatly, Xu Hao swiftly leaped to the top of the ninety-nine-step platform, where there's a large space enough to hold several hundred people.

Seeing Xu Hao jump so high and far in one go, the kids instantly erupted:

"Oh my gosh! Big Brother Xu Hao can jump so high! If he participated in the Olympics, he'd definitely win the high jump championship!"

"I think he'd win the long jump too, and also the athletics championship, the spear throw championship... He'd probably sweep most of the championships!"

"I've decided, once I master martial arts, I'm going to participate in the Olympics! I want to win a championship!"

"..."

Xu Hao gently pressed down with his hand, and instantly, the crowd fell silent.

Xu Hao smiled and said, "If you practice martial arts, you can't participate in the sports events, let alone the Olympics. That's a rule that all countries worldwide must follow and are currently adhering to."

"Huh? Why is that?!" a bold child couldn't help but ask.

"Because sports events are for ordinary people. They showcase the physical limits that ordinary people can achieve. However, once someone reaches the level of Internal Energy Transformation in martial arts, their physical capabilities surpass those limits. This would be unfair to the athletes who haven't practiced martial arts. That's why official sports events strictly prohibit martial artists from participating. Huaya has martial arts, but foreign countries have similar fitness techniques. All martial artists are barred from participating in sports events, let alone the Olympics," Xu Hao patiently explained.

He himself didn't originally understand these rules. Even after he first got into martial arts, he had similar questions.

He once thought martial artists were too proud to participate in sports events, but that didn't make sense either. Many martial artists are willing to work for others just to secure a high-paying job. Participating in the Olympics and winning a gold medal would lead to exorbitant advertising and endorsement income.

Later, Xu Hao asked Wang Zhong and learned the actual reason.

The International Olympic Committee set this rule long ago.

Xu Hao said, "Now, I'll start selecting those with good aptitude. Those chosen should stand on my right below, and you won't need to participate in the test for now. Those not chosen must rank high in the test to have a chance to enter this Martial Arts Hall."

Someone asked, "Isn't this unfair to kids with lesser aptitude? The ones with good aptitude get to directly enter, but those with lesser aptitude must undergo the test."

Xu Hao chuckled lightly, "This is a Martial Arts Hall. I'm selecting good disciples, not running a charity. If anyone thinks this is unfair, fine, step out the door to your right. I'm not stopping you."

Everyone turned to look at the person who spoke.

That person showed no intention of leaving. Since they're here, they might as well stick it out till the end, or else they'd feel regret.

Xu Hao continued, "But let me clarify, even if you are chosen and stand on my right, it doesn't mean you can relax. You will still have to participate in the test. Those who fail will not be allowed to learn in this Martial Arts Hall. If the number is less than one hundred, I will select others with high test scores to join."

Everyone nodded simultaneously. Xu Hao was clearly not just relying on aptitude; he valued a person's determination.

"Next, I'll explain the test rules."

Xu Hao said, "I've roughly counted, there are over two thousand participants for the test, which is no small number. Starting now, I will exert some Dignity Pressure. Each row of children will have ten minutes to climb the steps. Those who can't finish within ten minutes will be automatically eliminated. Successfully climbing doesn't guarantee success either, as I'll rank the timing, and only those with high overall scores may be selected."

Xu Hao looked at the numerous children below and then started calling out names, with the ten instructors moving through the crowd to bring the named children to his right.

A total of twelve children were selected.