Lin Qi's Spear Technique (Please Follow)

The tester stood nearly six feet three inches tall, with a medium but sturdy build. His powerful muscles stretched his Combat Suit taut.

He moved quickly, his footsteps steady and forceful. In moments, he had closed in on Lin Qi and swung his Long Spear, launching the first attack.

The Long Spear in his hand suddenly stabbed out like Lightning, piercing the air with tremendous penetrating power.

The Spear Tip flashed with cold light as it closed in within an instant.

Lin Qi raised an eyebrow and recognized it at once. The other party was actually using the third move of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique—Collapse Thrust!

Did it detect that I was using a Spear Technique when I performed the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique just now?

So the tester it produced is using a Spear Technique too?

Lin Qi quietly speculated to himself, feeling that he was probably right.

"Perfect. I wanted to test my Mountain Shattering Spear Technique too."

As the distance between them closed, the Long Spear in Lin Qi's hand also suddenly stabbed out.

His feet explosively pushed off the ground, sending his body charging forward. The muscles in his arms bulged, veins gradually surfacing as power surged through him.

Both hands gripped the Long Spear tightly. In that instant, he exerted force, and the spear shot out like a Dragon Form.

Collapse Thrust!

The same move erupted from his hands, carrying a fierce and powerful momentum as he sought a head-on clash.

"Whoosh~"

The wind howled as their Long Spears collided in midair.

"Clang~"

With a Metal Collision, the Long Spears crashed together, scattering sparks. Power traveled through the spears and into their arms—the sensation was real.

Lin Qi remained expressionless. He shifted his footing, used the rebound force, twisted his wrist, and continued his Spear Technique.

His spear moves shifted as he launched a rapid series of stabs, as light as lifting clouds away.

Cloud Piercing!

His mind raced as the twelve spear forms surfaced, branching into different responses for different situations.

"Clang clang clang~~"

The opposing tester also used Cloud Piercing. Their Long Spears flashed like Lightning as they collided in the air.

Every collision sent showers of sparks flying.

Spear Shadows filled the air, yet Lin Qi's eyes only grew more excited, and his Spear Technique became increasingly swift.

Fast, faster, faster!

This felt amazing!

He enjoyed the collision of Long Spears, the transfer of power, the execution and contest of Spear Techniques.

There was no psychological burden. He only needed to perform the Spear Techniques he knew, and the feeling made him extremely comfortable.

His body and mind relaxed as strength flowed through every corner of his body.

Not long afterward, Lin Qi suddenly noticed that the tester's movements were beginning to grow stiff.

"Clang~"

Lin Qi swung his spear, and the two clashed once more.

"It's time to end this!"

At that moment, Lin Qi's eyes lit up. He suddenly exerted force, power erupting segment by segment from his spine as his body became like a tightly compressed spring.

The Long Spear in his hand shot through the air like a fierce bolt of Lightning.

Rapid Advance!

The tester could not react in time and could only passively stab out with his Long Spear.

He could only watch helplessly as Lin Qi's Long Spear plunged into his chest like a savage beast.

"Pfft~"

The Long Spear pierced through his chest, blood spraying out and splattering across Lin Qi's face.

[You performed a Spear Technique for the first time. Mountain Shattering Spear Technique proficiency increased, Spear Technique +1%]

[You used a Movement Technique in actual combat for the first time. Movement Technique +2%]

[Spear Technique: First Order 77%→78%]

[Movement Technique: First Order 68%→70%]

Lin Qi withdrew his spear and silently savored the feeling of the battle just now. His mind was highly focused, and his muscles remained tense.

It was completely different from ordinary training. This was a nearly real battle.

And his first actual battle had also improved his Spear Technique slightly.

[Battle Ended. Congratulations, "Yang Jian," on your victory!]

[Current test progress (1/3)]

An electronic voice rang out from the sky.

"The progress is only 1/3. That means I still need to fight two more battles before passing the Man-Machine Test."

Lin Qi looked at the screen and instantly understood the rules.

"Continue the challenge!"

Without hesitation, he chose to continue the challenge!

"Beep!"

Moments later, another tester wearing a white Combat Suit appeared. As soon as the battle began, he charged out like a whirlwind.

He was even faster now, wielding his Long Spear with swiftness and ferocity.

"It's the Water Droplet Spear Technique!"

Lin Qi recognized the Spear Technique. He immediately stepped forward and charged out, swinging his Black Great Spear with overwhelming momentum as the second battle began!

Compared to the first battle, his movements had become more practiced and fluid.

Twenty minutes later

"Clang clang~~"

On the wide floor of the Arena, one black figure and one white figure wielded great spears in a fierce clash.

Silver light and a black spear flashed as Spear Shadows filled the air, scattering countless sparks.

Lin Qi freely swung his Black Great Spear, performing the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique one move after another. There was no obstruction between his moves; they flowed with incomparable smoothness.

His momentum was majestic, fierce, and domineering, fully displaying the style of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique.

The tester opposite him swung his Long Spear, forming a defensive circle to block the attacks.

"Even the Bedrock Spear Technique can't withstand my attacks. Die!"

Lin Qi erupted with power. The Spear Body hummed as his blood and vitality surged, like river water flowing through his body.

His muscles swelled. Power burst from his waist and abdomen, flowed into his arms, and his powerful fingers gripped the Long Spear as he thrust it out.

Collapse Thrust!

The fierce stab shot forth like Lightning, breaking through the defensive circle and instantly piercing the tester's throat.

"Pfft~"

A single strike killed him!

The tester's figure turned into Void and dispersed.

[Through an intense battle with an opponent, Mountain Shattering Spear Technique proficiency increased, Spear Technique +2%]

[Spear Technique: First Order 78%→80%]

[Tester dead. Congratulations, "Yang Jian," on your victory.]

[Current test progress (3/3)]

[Congratulations on passing the Man-Machine Test!]

An electronic female voice echoed through the empty Arena.

Lin Qi let out a breath. He was brimming with energy, without the slightest trace of fatigue.

"That was amazing!"

Lin Qi only felt exhilarated. He had unleashed every Spear Technique he knew.

During battle, facing unfamiliar Spear Techniques like the Water Droplet Spear Technique and Bedrock Spear Technique, he had seen different kinds of Spear Techniques.

It deepened his Spear Technique proficiency, and he would never feel tired during battle. It was easy to become addicted.

["Yang Jian," matching mode has been activated!]

[Start matching? Yes/No]

Looking at the data appearing on the Panel, Lin Qi fell into thought.

"I've already experienced the Man-Machine Test. Although the testers could independently perform Spear Techniques and launch attacks, they were too rigid and couldn't use their Spear Techniques flexibly."

"Anyone with a decent foundation in Spear Techniques could pass by defeating three in a row."

"But it would be completely different if the opponents were normal humans."

"None of those who can enter the Crimson Realm Arena are ordinary people."

"Still, whether I win or lose, it will be a tremendous improvement for me."

Lin Qi tapped "Yes!"

He confirmed the start of matching.

[Matching started. Both sides' blood and vitality value is 6.0]

[Hide your true appearance? Yes/No]

Lin Qi raised an eyebrow, rather surprised. He could conceal his face too?

The Panel shifted, displaying several masks in different shapes and colors—cool ones, strange ones, beautiful ones...

Since that was the case, there was nothing to hesitate over. Lin Qi chose a cool black mask.

That way, he would be dressed entirely in black, his aura cold and solemn. Looking at the mask was like facing an abyss.

Three minutes later, Lin Qi opened his eyes, and a figure appeared out of thin air across from him.

He was a tall young man in a red Combat Suit, carrying a Long Sword.

His features were ordinary, with several pimples on his face and a thick head of curly hair.

A nickname appeared above his head—[My Greatsword] (Elite).

"Yang Jian?"

"A newbie?"

Curly-Haired Man spoke as he looked Lin Qi over, then smiled disdainfully.

"I love crushing newbies the most. Brother, let My Greatsword take good care of you."

Behind his mask, Lin Qi remained silent and raised the Black Great Spear in his hand.

He glanced at his own Panel and discovered that the information had changed slightly.

Nickname: [Yang Jian] (Newbie)

The word "Newbie" had been added after his nickname, followed by a small line of explanation.

[Newbie]: A competitor who has passed the Man-Machine Test and participated in no more than ten matching battles.

[Elite]: A competitor with more than ten wins in matching Arena battles.

So that was it. Lin Qi instantly understood.

"Looks like my luck is pretty good. My first matched opponent isn't weak."

"Elite means he has won at least ten matches. Compared to a Newbie like me, he is definitely much stronger. He may very well be the strongest challenge I've faced so far."

[The battle is about to begin!]

[3, 2, 1...]

[Arena battle begins!]

As soon as the time ran out, the Intelligent Voice loudly announced through the air that the battle had officially begun!