Third-Order Martial Artist

Wow!

The long sword fell, and the scorching heat enveloped the Demon.

He let out a shrill scream and his body flew backward.

He lay on the ground, his body engulfed in flames, rolling around in agony.

Lin Mu stood not far away, watching him with an indifferent expression.

"Why, why? How could you see through my methods?" the Demon asked unwillingly.

"Your methods are indeed very strong, but they also have limitations. You can't move quickly at will; you can only follow the Thunderstone on the ground." Lin Mu picked up a stone casually.

There was a faint trace of Thunder Power on the stone.

The Demon's pupils contracted; he hadn't expected Lin Mu to be so clever.

The others also looked on with surprise.

They hadn't even noticed this before.

But Lin Mu noticed it.

"Has he read about this Demon before?" An Changhao couldn't help but ask.

"Doesn't seem like it? If he had read the description of this Demon, he wouldn't be in such a sorry state." Mei Yuhao shook his head slightly.

"Perhaps he is a genius, and his Divine Soul is very strong, and his observation skills are better than those of ordinary people," Pang Ruirui said.

"Indeed, back then when our human race fought against Demon, we relied on those warriors with strong Divine Soul to analyze the Demon and find their fighting patterns. I just didn't expect him to be so fast," Mei Yuhao said.

A smile played at the corners of Cen Peishan's lips.

She was very satisfied with Lin Mu's performance.

Both their combat prowess and intelligence are exceptional.

Such people are rare in the academy.

"Excellent! This person is worth befriending!" Cen Peishan said.

The people around her looked somewhat helpless.

However, they also know very well that everyone has their own personality.

Cen Peishan has this kind of personality.

I admire strength!

I don't like making friends with the weak.

Lin Mu walked towards the Demon, slashing with his long sword.

A painful scream escaped the Demon's mouth, and its life force vanished.

Cen Peishan walked towards this side.

"Check if there's Core inside his forehead!"

Lin Mu nodded, then slashed with his longsword, splitting the Demon's head apart and revealing a blood-red Core.

Holding the Core in your hand, you can feel an extremely surging vitality.

Lin Mu's eyes showed surprise. "What is this thing?"

"The Core only appears on Third-Order Demon, and there's a certain probability! Some Demon don't even have it!" Cen Peishan said.

"What's the use of this?" Lin Mu asked.

"It's very useful! You'll need it when you reach the Third Order!" Cen Peishan said.

Lin Mu looked somewhat puzzled.

"Third-Order Martial Artist are also known as those in the Sky-Soaring Realm. Martial artists in this Realm can fly briefly, and Blood Qi Vortex will appear on their bodies, which can greatly enhance their strength!"

"This is why Third-Order Martial Artist can easily dominate in some small places! Because with the appearance of the Blood Qi Vortex, a martial artist's Blood Qi Value will increase by leaps and bounds."

"A Third Order martial artist with a perfected level has Blood Qi Value of around 100. Can you imagine how big the difference is between them and Second-Order Martial Artist?" Cen Peishan explained.

Lin Mu's pupils contracted slightly; he was indeed not very clear about these things.

Although his father was also Third-Order Martial Artist, he rarely came home and was away on missions most of the year.

It seems that Third-Order Martial Artist is indeed stronger than he imagined.

"First-Order Martial Artist hone their skills and lay a foundation. Second-Order Martial Artist possess Source Qi, which allows them to partially become ethereal and enhance their defensive capabilities. Only Third-Order Martial Artist are considered to be in a mature state, with their Blood Qi Value increasing rapidly, which also means their lifespan will increase!" Lin Mu thought to himself.

He also understood why he felt so weak in front of Zhu Hou.

Because in the path of martial arts, the gap becomes more and more obvious as you progress.

"I still need to improve my strength! Only by increasing my strength can I know what this world is really like!" Lin Mu thought to himself.

He felt like a rural student who, before coming to the big city, would have thought a million was an astronomical figure.

After arriving in the big city, I realized that a million dollars couldn't even buy a toilet.

For some people, 100 million is just pocket change.

Cen Peishan added, "This kind of Core can greatly enhance a martial artist's Life Force and make it easier to condense Blood Qi Vortex."

"As long as the Blood Qi Vortex appears, your Blood Qi Value will continue to increase even if you don't cultivate. You will continue to grow stronger until it is depleted."

Lin Mu nodded slightly. "I understand!"

"It's okay, you can ask me anytime if you don't understand anything in the future," Cen Peishan said.

Lin Mu nodded.

After putting away the Blood Qi Core, he walked towards the Cloud Profound Stone.

At the bottom of the Cloud Profound Stone, there was also black substance, which looked like tentacles and was extremely disgusting.

"How should we get rid of these things?" Lin Mu asked.

Mei Yuhao and the others walked over and examined the Cloud Profound Stone.

"The conventional method is to directly inject Source Qi, but this Cloud Profound Stone is severely corroded. We don't know if the Source Qi of the few of us is enough," Mei Yuhao said.

"Even if we have enough, what do we do next? There are still three Cloud Profound Stones that haven't been unsealed," Cen Peishan said from the side.

"What should we do then?" Mei Yuhao asked.

"I have Formation here that can gather the Source Qi of heaven and earth and neutralize the corrosion of the Cloud Profound Stone, but it needs someone to activate it," Cen Peishan said.

Everyone present turned their gaze toward Pang Ruirui.

She is the only Formation Master here.

"I can give it a try," Pang Ruirui said.

"This Formation requires at least three people. I'll count as one, she'll count as one, and does anyone else among you know anything about Formation?" Cen Peishan asked, looking at them.

Mei Yuhao and An Changhao both looked troubled.

Formation!?

This thing is like a book written in the heavens.

Without talent, it's impossible to comprehend it.

Lin Mu's face showed a hint of contemplation; he had previously Formation.

Given the current situation, it seems like he could give it a try.

"I haven't studied Formation, but I can give it a try!" Lin Mu said.

"Formation are very difficult. Even if you give someone ten years, they might not be able to master them," Cen Peishan said.

"He's talented!" Pang Ruirui said.

Cen Peishan looked puzzled.

"I've seen him break formations before, and I know his abilities. If it's him, there shouldn't be any problem," Pang Ruirui said.

Cen Peishan smiled slightly, "Alright, let him give it a try!"

After saying that, she threw a Formation Diagram at Lin Mu.

Holding the Formation Diagram, Lin Mu felt a little nervous.

This was his first time encountering Formation.

I have no idea what the Formation is all about.

Opening the Formation Diagram revealed a series of scribbles that looked like ghost symbols, with obscure and difficult-to-understand content.