"For the sake of popularizing martial arts, all foundational martial arts manuals in our Xia Kingdom are free."
"Perfectly Round Stance, Five Form Fist, Basic Saber Technique, Sword Technique, Spear Technique..."
"Even advanced weapon manuals are free as well."
"Above the foundational manuals, different grades are assigned according to the realms corresponding to each manual."
"Based on the rarity and value of metals, weapon manuals are divided into Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold..."
"For example, you can now learn basic advanced manuals for free—namely, Black Iron Grade manuals."
"Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold..."
Lin Qi knew all this basic knowledge. Ever since he had embarked on the path of martial arts, he had been looking forward to learning them.
"Beep!"
Three projected figures of varying builds appeared, and three books materialized before them.
"In our Xia Kingdom, and even across all of Blue Star, Basic Spear Technique has generally developed in three directions: strength, speed, and defense."
"So, I have three spear techniques here, each with a different style: fierce and domineering, swift as the wind, and steady defense."
"So, which spear technique will you choose?"
Zhang Cheng asked, curious about Lin Qi's choice.
Lin Qi looked at the three projections. The one on the left had a sturdy build, thick arms, and muscles like refined steel.
The book before him was titled: Mountain Shattering Spear Technique
The figure in the middle possessed a lean, powerful physique.
The book before him was titled: Water Droplet Spear Technique
The last person had a broad build and a composed temperament.
The book before him was titled: Bedrock Spear Technique
Mountain Shattering Spear Technique, Water Droplet Spear Technique, Bedrock Spear Technique
Lin Qi quickly finished looking them over. The three spear techniques corresponded to strength, speed, and defense respectively.
"Choosing a spear technique is extremely important. It must suit you."
"Once you make your choice, your future path will already be set."
"If you choose wrong, the price will be enormous. Changing spear techniques will cost you time."
"Time is the most important thing in senior year."
"Your frame is small and you're rather thin. You're suited for the speed-focused path. The Water Droplet Spear Technique is more suitable for you."
Zhang Cheng offered his fair assessment from the side.
"Should I choose the Water Droplet Spear Technique?"
Lin Qi hesitated. Zhang Cheng made sense, but he felt that this spear technique was not the one most compatible with him.
He looked at his panel, only to discover that it had changed again. A string of data appeared:
Mountain Shattering Spear Technique (Compatibility 91%)
Water Droplet Spear Technique (Compatibility 90%)
Bedrock Spear Technique (Compatibility 87%)
Compatibility?
Lin Qi was somewhat surprised. He had not expected the panel to have such a function, actually allowing him to check the compatibility between a manual and himself.
The higher the compatibility, the more suitable the manual was for its user, and the greater its power when used.
Now that the compatibility ratings had appeared, Lin Qi no longer hesitated.
"I choose the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique!"
Lin Qi announced his choice.
"What?"
Zhang Cheng: "?"
"Qi Ge, are you sure you didn't choose the wrong one?"
"Shouldn't you choose the Water Droplet Spear Technique?" Jiang Tao could not understand.
The thin boy also looked over, quite surprised.
"Tao Zi, when has my choice ever been wrong?"
Lin Qi shook his head.
"This..."
Hearing that, Jiang Tao fell into hesitation and stopped trying to persuade him.
Zhang Cheng frowned across from them and could not help speaking up.
"You're ranked in the top fifteen of the grade, yet you call the forty-fifth-ranked student your brother. It seems that Student Lin Qi truly is extraordinary."
"Your build is thin, and your frame is small. To be honest, among the Elite Class, you're one of the smallest."
"Yet you chose the strength-focused Mountain Shattering Spear Technique."
"Can you tell me why?"
Lin Qi shook his head. "There's no special reason. My intuition tells me that the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique suits me best!"
Zhang Cheng laughed after hearing that.
"Interesting. I'll remember you, Lin Qi."
"Since you've chosen, don't regret it."
Lin Qi looked resolute. "I won't."
Although Zhang Cheng was right, there was no way Lin Qi would regret it. Not to mention that the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique had the highest Compatibility.
He also had the Erlang Shen Template. The higher his future Fusion Rate, the greater his talent would become.
His body's natural gifts would continue to transform as well.
He would grow taller, and his muscles, tendons, and bones would transform too.
Every day, he could feel the changes in his body.
He might be scrawny now, but he would not be in the future.
"Very good. Next, I'll demonstrate the spear technique once. You'd better record it with your phone."
Zhang Cheng switched off the projection and vanished from where he stood. The next second, a training spear was in his hand.
So fast!
Lin Qi was secretly shocked. He had not even seen Zhang Cheng move.
With the long spear in hand, Zhang Cheng's aura abruptly changed.
"Watch carefully!"
As soon as he spoke, his body moved instantly. The long spear in his hand swept out fiercely, its momentum rising like a mountain.
The spear body trembled slightly, and even the air seemed shaken by the force at the spear tip.
"Whoosh, whoosh!"
Bang!
In an instant, the long spear thrust out. The spear tip flashed with cold light as it pierced through the air.
"The Mountain Shattering Spear Technique is fierce and domineering in style, with astonishing power. It requires immense strength to fully unleash its might."
"Every thrust is like a massive hammer smashing down, as though it could shatter an entire mountain in an instant."
"This power is not mere brute force, but explosive strength tempered through countless trials."
"Without a sufficiently powerful physique, you will injure yourself even as you injure others."
"The Mountain Shattering Spear Technique has twelve forms and Three Ultimate Moves. Every four forms can be combined into one Killing Move."
"This spear technique also includes footwork. Pay close attention to my steps."
"Now watch the First Form: Initiating Stance!"
Zhang Cheng demonstrated the spear technique as he spoke. Lin Qi took out his phone and recorded while committing everything to memory.
Zhang Cheng held the long spear horizontally, gathering his momentum as it surged upward like a mountain rising from the earth.
The next moment, he gripped the long spear, twisted his wrist, and kept the spear body close to his waist.
The long spear shot out swiftly, as light and precise as lifting away clouds.
"Second Form: Cloud Piercing. Third Form: Collapse Thrust..."
Each move of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique became magnificent and imposing in Zhang Cheng's hands.
The spear momentum was vast, spreading through the surroundings like surging waves.
Lin Qi felt that he was not facing a person, but a mountain on the verge of collapse.
"Initiating Stance, Cloud Piercing, Collapse Thrust, Whirlwind Break, Soaring Leap, Horizontal Block, Rapid Advance, Sweeping Return, Piercing Point, Earth Shaker, Enemy Defense, Concluding Stance!"
"These are the twelve forms of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique. Once you master them, you can try to comprehend the Three Ultimate Moves."
Zhang Cheng put away the long spear and returned to stillness as he looked at Lin Qi.
"Practice first. I'll go teach the other two their new manuals."
"Alright!"
Lin Qi put away his phone and walked into a corner.
Taking out his long spear, he began recalling the entire process of Zhang Cheng's demonstration of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique.
The twelve spear forms surfaced clearly in his mind.
The next moment, Lin Qi opened his eyes and began wielding the long spear.
He held the long spear horizontally, then swiftly thrust it out, imitating Zhang Cheng's movements.
Cloud Piercing!
His arm exerted force as the spear tip drew a circle, then stabbed out fiercely, piercing the air. It seemed capable of shattering rock, carrying immense penetrating power.
Collapse Thrust!
After every form, the next one immediately surfaced in Lin Qi's mind.
He spun the long spear and leaped high into the air...
Lin Qi's movements through the twelve spear forms were not fast, but he executed each move properly and methodically.
Until the final two forms!
Enemy Defense!
Concluding Stance!
"Whew~"
Lin Qi withdrew his spear and stood still, full of vigor. He had completely performed the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique once.
[You have learned a new spear technique: Mountain Shattering Spear Technique. Spear Technique +2%] [Spear Technique: First Order 72% → 74%]
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