Spear Technique (Please Read On)

Building No. 3, private office

Wu Kang sat in his ergonomic chair, eating a large packaged Nutritional Meal as he looked over the list on the display before him.

"Out of the ten senior-year martial arts classes, eight from our Class 3 made it into the Elite Class."

"We rank Third Place among all classes."

"Looks like my bonus this time won't be small either."

With that thought, Wu Kang smiled, then looked at the name "Lin Qi."

"That kid... I really misjudged him. He actually made it into the Elite Class. What a slap in the face."

"It's good that he got in. Away from an irresponsible Teacher like me, his talent will probably be put to better use."

"After all, that new Teacher is extremely responsible."

Wu Kang set down his chopsticks, took a sip of soup, and spoke calmly.

Top floor of Building No. 1, Principal's Office

The space spanned over five hundred square meters, wide and brightly lit, with luxurious black tables and chairs, sofas, desks, and towering bookshelves.

A strange fragrance hung in the air. A flowerpot sat on the desk, yet there was not a trace of green within it.

A middle-aged Man with a Sturdy Build and thick hair leaned back in a black ergonomic chair. Before him was a 3D projection of a data sheet containing fifty names.

"These are the fifty most outstanding students at our No. 2 High School. Every one of them is promising."

Jiang Zhiguang looked at the list, picked up a small white watering can, and poured some water into the flowerpot.

"Our No. 2 High School may be one of Tianhai City's key high schools."

"But our overall strength is on the lower end. Every year, our results fall short of No. 1 High School and the others."

"Even if we can't surpass them, we can't keep coming in last."

"We can't go on like this. Senior year is crucial. The stronger they become now, the higher their future limits will be."

"That's why I invited you here. Use every means at your disposal and properly teach this group of geniuses."

Jiang Zhiguang looked toward the Man seated on the sofa. He had a Sturdy Build and radiated the aura of a wild beast.

The Man clasped his fingers together and grinned. "Since you invited me, I certainly won't disappoint you."

"I just wonder whether there are any truly promising seedlings among these little brats."

Red Sky Martial Arts Hall, Room A-128

Bang! Bang!

In the center of the Martial Arts Room, two figures clad in protective gear collided with full force.

Guo Heng's arm muscles bulged as he abruptly exerted strength. His Tiger Claw struck out in rapid succession, powerful vitality and blood surging through his fingertips as if to tear the air apart.

Lin Qi sensed the flow of air, his gaze sharp. Every one of Guo Heng's attack movements became crystal clear in his eyes.

His body darted and dodged, agile as a cat, evading attack after attack.

When he could not dodge, he blocked.

He struck out with all his strength, power bursting from his legs as he lunged like a fierce tiger.

Bang!

Vitality and blood surged from his spine, his muscles swelling. His waist drove the force, his blood flowed like a waterfall, and his arms moved in tandem as his Tiger Claw swung out.

Black Tiger Digs Heart!

He attacked at full strength from the very start, power bursting through his arms and Tiger Claw as the two sides clashed rapidly.

Bang! Bang!

Pain shot through his arms again and again, but Lin Qi's expression did not change as he dodged, blocked, and counterattacked.

He carried a cold, solemn air, like a machine.

Several minutes later

Bang!

With a loud crash, Lin Qi staggered back several steps before steadying himself.

The Man opposite him also retreated two steps before stopping. He removed his helmet, revealing a handsome face drenched in sweat.

"Enough!"

"Whew..."

Guo Heng, standing opposite him, breathed heavily. Sweat ran down his cheeks and into his mouth, while white steam continuously rose from his protective gear.

"Aren't you... tired?"

Guo Heng panted as he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Lin Qi removed his helmet, sending countless droplets spraying out.

Drip!

Sweat spilled from the helmet onto the ground. Lin Qi's hair clung to his scalp as though he had just been pulled from the water, and only his heavy breathing could be heard.

"I am."

"I can tell."

Looking at Lin Qi's condition, Guo Heng was secretly astonished. His vitality and blood level is lower than mine, and he's two or three hundred kilograms weaker than me, yet he held on for so long. His willpower is terrifying.

And his reactions and awareness are far beyond those of an ordinary person.

"Lin Qi, you're no ordinary person."

"Whether it's vitality and blood or Tiger Form Fist, you're inferior to me."

"But when I fight you, I can't gain any advantage at all. That's truly strange."

"You and Jiang Tao are both geniuses. You're qualified to be my friends."

"If you run into trouble in the future, come find me."

"Thank you, Young Master Guo!"

Jiang Tao, who was resting nearby, smiled as he thanked him.

Suppressing his exhaustion, Lin Qi nodded and took the Energy Drink Jiang Tao handed him, drinking it in large gulps.

As Guo Heng removed his protective gear, he said, "I have something to do today, so I'll be leaving first."

"Next time, the sparring will switch to weapons. Get familiar with them as soon as possible, and don't disappoint me."

With that, Guo Heng grabbed his clothes and walked into the restroom.

Several minutes later, after washing up and coming back out, Guo Heng suddenly added, "Oh, right. This Martial Arts Room still has forty minutes left. You can use it freely."

Lin Qi and Jiang Tao, who were seated and resting, brightened. Once Guo Heng left, only the two of them remained in the Martial Arts Room.

"Qi Ge, your Tiger Form Fist has already reached Major Achievement. Just as Guo Heng said, we should shift our focus to weapons too."

"After all, in the College Entrance Examination, cold weapons are second only to vitality and blood levels."

"Once we step onto the battlefield in the future, we'll need weapons to kill Calamity Beasts as well."

After saying that, Jiang Tao stood up and walked straight to the wall, taking a Training Saber from an embedded rack.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

With a casual swing, the long saber carved dazzling arcs through the air as sharp saber techniques unfolded from his hands.

His Fist Technique had long since reached Major Achievement, and he had already begun practicing saber techniques.

Lin Qi set down the empty Energy Drink bottle and slowly rose to his feet.

After resting for several minutes, his exhausted body had regained a fair amount of strength.

"Yeah. The mock test is over. It's time to start practicing the spear again."

For the past week, Lin Qi had devoted himself entirely to the Perfectly Round Stance and Tiger Form Fist.

He had not touched a Long Spear even once.

Since entering high school, he had trained the Perfectly Round Stance, Tiger Form Fist, and Spear Technique together.

Lin Qi walked to the wall. Six Training Spears were neatly arranged on the black metal surface.

He selected one. It was 2.7 meters long, with a rounded, unsharpened spearhead and a tuft of red tassel.

His gaze settled on the Panel.

[Name: Lin Qi (17)]

[Template: Erlang True Lord · Yang Jian]

[Integration: 2%]

[Spear Technique: First Order 60%]

[Movement Technique: First Order 57%]

Over the past week, neither his Spear Technique nor his Movement Technique had changed in the slightest.

It was time to raise them.

With that, his gaze sharpened. He gripped the Long Spear, bracing its butt against his waist, and began to perform the Spear Technique.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

His right wrist turned, while his rear hand rolled at his waist and lower abdomen. His front hand guided the force as he assumed a horse stance.

In an instant, the Long Spear stabbed out. The shaft trembled as his body stepped forward.

He turned his waist and drove the spear forward, shoulder level with the shaft, changing from a horse stance into a bow stance.

Block, Grab, Thrust...

The basic spear fundamentals erupted from him in an instant. The Long Spear traced perfect arcs through the air, piercing the wind.

Lin Qi then changed his Spear Technique. He had practiced Basic Spear Technique countless times; it was ingrained in his body.

Each move and form unfolded in succession.

Beginning with Block, Grab, and Thrust, then Collapse, Chop, Stab, Sweep, Entwine, Lift, Jab, and Parry...

He thoroughly displayed the foundational moves of Spear Technique.

Basic Spear Technique was a spear technique developed by Xia Kingdom's martial arts world from ancient spear techniques to lay the foundation for martial arts Newbies.

It consisted of thirty-six forms and contained every fundamental move.

All spear techniques had been derived from Basic Spear Technique.

Despite not training for a week, Lin Qi's Spear Technique still flowed as smoothly as drifting clouds and flowing water.

The key points of the Spear Technique continuously surfaced in his mind, and his execution became increasingly skilled.

[You have gained a new insight into Basic Spear Technique. Spear Technique +2%]

[By practicing Basic Spear Technique, you have developed a new understanding. Spear Technique +2%]

[Through practicing Basic Spear Technique, you have become increasingly proficient. Spear Technique +1%]

[Spear Technique: First Order 60% → 65%]