Di Zheng explained everything in detail.
He personally guided Luo Yan, showing him exactly which acupoints to stimulate.
Finally, he let Luo Yan practice on his own.
The entire afternoon passed just like that.
When class was about to end, Di Zheng said, "Come on, activate it once and let me see."
Luo Yan nodded.
He circulated the Primal Energy within his body while pressing the acupoints with his fingers, guiding the Primal Energy to break through.
When he pressed the 'Yintang Acupoint' between his brows.
Luo Yan's entire body trembled.
A powerful surge burst from the Primal Energy within him.
Then the Primal Energy manifested and surged upward.
Luo Yan's hair fluttered, and his crimson eyes seemed to burn with Blazing Flame.
He felt an immense, inexhaustible power coursing through his body.
It was as if he would never run out of strength.
Di Zheng nodded and pointed to a wooden training dummy beside them.
"Use 'Bone Shatter' on it."
Without a word, Luo Yan went to the wooden dummy.
He raised his arm and clenched his fist.
Then he struck with tremendous force.
Bang!
His fist slammed into the wooden dummy.
The entire dummy flew three meters away.
Only then did it crash to the ground.
Di Zheng walked over and slapped the dummy's chest.
The dummy's outer layer instantly cracked apart, revealing that the wood inside had been pulverized.
Luo Yan could not help looking at his own fist.
If I had hit a person with that punch, wouldn't the bones in the struck area have been pulverized too?
This was the might of 'Opening the Essence Gate'!
"All right, stop," Di Zheng said.
Luo Yan used the method Di Zheng had taught him and withdrew his aura.
At once.
He felt a wave of exhaustion.
It was just as Di Zheng had said.
'Opening the Essence Gate' accelerated the consumption of his stamina and Primal Energy.
Di Zheng continued, "That's basically it."
"From now on, you need to practice diligently before the Death Match."
"You need to reach the point where you can use Primal Energy to break through the acupoints and open the gate without any assistance."
"Only then will it have practical combat value."
Luo Yan nodded.
Di Zheng patted him on the shoulder. "On the day of the Death Match, I'll have a mission and won't be able to watch."
"As compensation, once I return, I'll teach you how to open the 'Nether Gate Opening.'"
Luo Yan nodded forcefully.
At the same time, he understood.
This was Di Zheng's encouragement.
Just then, Wei Fenghua returned, carrying a wooden box.
Di Zheng exchanged a greeting with him and left.
Wei Fenghua coughed twice. "So, what did Di Zheng teach you? A new Combat Skill?"
Luo Yan shook his head. "No. He taught me the secret technique for 'Soul Gate Opening.'"
Wei Fenghua froze for a moment.
Then he said, "Good heavens, he really was willing to part with it."
"You must practice properly. He risked his life and exchanged military merit for this 'secret technique.'"
"Don't waste his painstaking efforts."
Only then did Luo Yan realize how precious this 'secret technique' was.
Wei Fenghua handed the wooden box to Luo Yan as well.
Luo Yan opened it.
A longsword lay inside.
The sword was completely black, with irregular, fine, dark-blue patterns spread across its blade.
It looked as if it had been pieced together from fragments.
"Star Splitter?"
Luo Yan looked at his mentor.
Wei Fenghua nodded slightly. "Try it out."
Luo Yan picked up the longsword and found its weight just right.
He turned and slashed at the wooden dummy.
One of the dummy's arms fell off.
The cut was smooth.
Wei Fenghua reminded him, "Remember to read the instructions in the wooden box."
"Also, your three hundred Credit Points have been issued."
"I suggest you go to the Logistics Department and exchange them for some emergency stimulants and stimulants."
"You'll need those things when you fight the Death Match."
Luo Yan nodded. "All right."
A week passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye.
The day of Luo Yan's Death Match with Luo Beichen arrived.
The Death Match had been set for ten in the morning.
The location was Training Hall No. 3 at the Academy.
The preparations for the arena, as well as maintaining order in the training hall and other tasks.
All fell to the Student Union.
Early that morning.
He Hao, one of the Student Union members.
Reluctantly followed his partner, Su Jiu, to the Student Union office.
The Student Union president, Bai Zixi, stood by the window, sunlight falling over the refined and elegant young man.
It made him look even more handsome.
He Hao clicked his tongue. "That Bai guy is showing off again."
Su Jiu said with a beaming smile, "The president is handsome to begin with."
"You don't need to feel discouraged."
"You and him aren't the same type of player."
"Your development is more... casual, so you don't need to care."
He Hao glared at her. "Su Jiu, are you still my partner or not?"
Su Jiu revealed two dimples and retorted, "What conflict is there between being partners and liking President Bai?"
He Hao snorted and looked at the ceiling. "Little woman."
Su Jiu giggled. "Big man."
At that moment, Bai Zixi cleared his throat. "Student He and Little Su are here."
"Good, everyone's here now."
"Everyone."
"I'm sure you all know."
"The two main figures fighting in today's Death Match are both from extraordinary backgrounds."
"The third heir of Qiming Heavy Industry."
"And the 'Innate Resonator' recommended by Commander Di."
"I've already received word."
"Quite a few important figures from the city will be coming to watch the match today."
The room immediately erupted into discussion.
"President, then our Student Union won't get involved in this, right?"
"Exactly. It would be one thing if they were people from the Academy."
"But with all those important figures from the city, how can we keep them in check?"
Slap! He Hao struck the table with one palm.
He swept his gaze around the room.
"Useless!"
"So what if they're important figures?"
"This is Hundred Battles Academy. Even if the mayor came, he would have to shut up and watch from the side."
"Anyone who dares point fingers will be thrown out!"
Beside him, Su Jiu had already raised a hand to her forehead, looking utterly exasperated.
The other Student Union members pointed straight at He Hao's nose.
"Who are you calling useless?"
"You uncouth brute. If you can't speak properly, say less and stop embarrassing our Academy."
Bai Zixi smiled. "All right."
"Student He, we're all on the same side. Be more civilized in the future."
"Everyone."
"Student He's words may be crude, but his reasoning is sound."
"He's right."
"No matter who they are, once they come to Hundred Battles Academy, they have to follow our Academy's rules."
"Besides, the principal came to see me yesterday."
"He said he fully supports us."
"So today, everyone, feel free to do what needs to be done."
"But remember, as long as we can avoid violence, try not to use it."
"Our guests have come all this way. We should still show them some respect."
Bai Zixi spoke casually, but his meaning was crystal clear.
If anyone refused to follow the rules and acted shamelessly, even if they were an important figure.
When it was time to act, they would act!
He Hao immediately stood up.
Without looking back, he headed for the main entrance.
Su Jiu chased after him. "Where are you going?"
"Training Hall No. 3."
Bai Zixi smiled at the others. "You all go ahead. I'll be there shortly."
Training Hall No. 3.
Students were already setting up the arena.
Suddenly, a student hurried in. "Teacher Huang is here."
One of the Student Union members in charge of the preparations asked, "Teacher Huang Yong?"
"How many Teacher Huangs does our school have?" the student countered.
The Student Union member frowned. "The Academy has a rule that neither fighter's mentor may watch a Death Match."
"This is to prevent a mentor from losing control and interfering when a student is in danger, thereby compromising fairness."
"Teacher Huang is Luo Beichen's mentor. Why is he knowingly breaking the rules?"
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