System's First Display of Power: Fist Technique Mastery

Fang Yan slumped onto the ground, gasping for air, his muscles still trembling from the extreme burst of power. But he couldn't spare a thought for that, his consciousness already sinking into his mind as he clicked open the pale blue virtual panel.

Host: Fang Yan

Realm: Body Tempering Fourth Layer

Blood Essence: 0.4

Skills: Basic Fist Technique (Novice 10%)

Items: Body Tempering Realm Qi and Blood Pill x1

Willpower: 5/100

Looking at the data on the panel, especially the line "Body Tempering Fourth Layer," Fang Yan's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it would leap out of his chest. The bottleneck that had plagued him for half a year had been broken so easily with the system's help!

What surprised him even more was that his Blood Essence value exceeded that of ordinary Body Tempering Fourth Layer martial artists. This meant his foundation was much more solid than others at the same level.

"System, use the Body Tempering Realm Qi and Blood Pill," Fang Yan silently commanded in his mind.

[Do you wish to use the Body Tempering Realm Qi and Blood Pill? Using it will directly increase Blood Essence by 0.3 points.]

"Yes!"

As soon as he spoke, a crimson pill radiating a faint medicinal fragrance appeared in Fang Yan's hand. He unhesitatingly put it into his mouth. The pill dissolved instantly, turning into a warm current that flowed down his throat into his abdomen, quickly spreading to every limb and organ.

Fang Yan felt a pleasant warmth spread through his body. The muscle soreness from lifting the stone lock vanished instantly, and the Blood Essence within him became more abundant and surging.

He looked at the panel again, and his Blood Essence value had indeed become 0.7!

"This is amazing!" Fang Yan couldn't help but exclaim aloud. With the system and the pill's assistance, his cultivation speed was like a rocket!

Just then, footsteps echoed from the edge of the training ground. Zhao Gang returned, followed by several top students from the Body Tempering Class, including the squad leader, Lin Hao.

Lin Hao was exceptionally talented, already reaching the Body Tempering Sixth Layer at the young age of seventeen. He was Zhao Gang's most favored disciple. He looked at Fang Yan with a gaze full of arrogance and disdain.

"Instructor Zhao, I told you, he definitely couldn't lift it. He's probably just pretending here," Lin Hao's voice was laced with deliberate mockery.

Zhao Gang frowned, looking at the stone lock on the ground and then at Fang Yan, who was slumped on the ground. His expression darkened. "Fang Yan, if you really can't do it, just say so. Is playing these little tricks interesting?" In his opinion, Fang Yan couldn't possibly lift the 300-jin stone lock. He might have been mistaken earlier, or perhaps he just touched the lock.

The surrounding students chimed in:

"Yeah, he's definitely faking. I clearly saw him not even move the stone lock earlier."

"A loser is a loser. He still wants to get away with it by acting pitiful."

"Brother Lin Hao is right, people like him should be expelled directly!"

Fang Yan slowly stood up, wiping the sweat from his face, his gaze calm as he looked at Zhao Gang and Lin Hao. "I'm not faking. I've already lifted the stone lock, and, more importantly, I'm already at the Body Tempering Fourth Layer."

"Hahaha, Body Tempering Fourth Layer? Are you dreaming?" Lin Hao acted as if he had heard the biggest joke, laughing uncontrollably. "You? A loser who can't even achieve Qi Induction into Body, and you dare claim you've broken through to the Body Tempering Fourth Layer?"

Zhao Gang sneered, "Whether you're Body Tempering Fourth Layer or not, we'll know with a try. Lin Hao, go exchange a punch with him and let him know what a gap is." He didn't believe Fang Yan's words at all, thinking he was just talking nonsense out of desperation.

"Alright, Instructor Zhao." Lin Hao rubbed his hands together, walking towards Fang Yan step by step. "Fang Yan, don't blame me for being ruthless. You're the one who's overestimating yourself. I'll let you see how big the gap is between Body Tempering Sixth Layer and a loser like you!"

Fang Yan didn't flinch. He could feel the abundant Blood Essence within him, as well as the understanding of Basic Fist Technique in his mind. The 10% proficiency boost from the system had given him a deeper grasp of this most fundamental fist technique.

"Basic Fist Technique emphasizes a powerful punch, straight and direct, breaking skill with force," Fang Yan recalled the key points of the technique in his mind, simultaneously channeling the Blood Essence within him and concentrating it on his right fist.

"Take this!" Lin Hao shouted, his figure flashing as his right fist whistled through the air, aiming directly at Fang Yan's chest. Blood Essence surged around his fist, clearly showing he was using his Body Tempering Sixth Layer strength, not taking Fang Yan seriously at all.

Zhao Gang watched with his arms crossed. In his eyes, one punch like this would put Fang Yan out of commission for at least half a month.

However, just as Lin Hao's fist was about to hit Fang Yan, Fang Yan moved!

Instead of retreating, he advanced, throwing a punch of his own. There were no fancy moves, only pure power and speed. This punch condensed all his Blood Essence from the Body Tempering Fourth Layer, combined with his novice understanding of Basic Fist Technique, making its power far exceed that of martial artists at the same level.

"Bang!"

The two fists collided, emitting a dull thud.

What happened next was shocking!

Lin Hao's body was sent flying backward as if hit by a speeding car. He crashed to the ground with a "thump," spitting out a mouthful of blood. His right arm hung limply, clearly injured by the impact.

The entire scene fell silent!

Everyone stared at the scene in stunned disbelief, as if they couldn't believe their eyes. Lin Hao, at Body Tempering Sixth Layer, had been sent flying by Fang Yan, who was at Body Tempering Fourth Layer?

Zhao Gang's sneer froze on his face. His eyes widened, staring intently at Fang Yan. "You... you really broke through to Body Tempering Fourth Layer? And your Blood Essence... how can it be so strong?" He could clearly feel that the intensity of Blood Essence erupting from Fang Yan's fist just now was even greater than that of some Body Tempering Fifth Layer martial artists!

Fang Yan retracted his fist, feeling the residual force on his knuckles, his heart filled with confidence. He looked at Lin Hao groaning in pain on the ground, then at the stunned Zhao Gang, and said calmly, "I told you, I wasn't faking. From today onwards, anyone who dares to call me a loser will know the consequences."

His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable authority.

Zhao Gang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found himself speechless. Looking at the unfamiliar determination and confidence in Fang Yan's eyes, he felt a flicker of apprehension towards this student he had always considered a loser for the first time.

Fang Yan ignored the gazes of the crowd and turned away from the training ground. He knew this was just the beginning. With the system's help, his future was limitless.

Back in his dorm, Fang Yan closed the door and opened the system panel again.

[Follow-up to Beginner Mission: Defeat Lin Hao, a Body Tempering Sixth Layer martial artist, with one punch. Mission completed beyond expectations.]

[Additional Rewards: Willpower +50, Basic Fist Technique Proficiency +20%, Unlocked "Daily Quests" function.]

[Daily Quest 1: Complete 1000 Basic Fist Technique practices. Reward: Blood Essence +0.01, Willpower +10.]

[Daily Quest 2: 10km run with weighted gear. Reward: Blood Essence +0.01, Willpower +15.]

Looking at the newly appeared daily quests, a light flickered in Fang Yan's eyes. Without any hesitation, he immediately began practicing Basic Fist Technique.

"Hah! Hah! Hah!"

The sound of Fang Yan's punches echoed through the dorm. Each punch cut through the air, and with every strike, he could feel his understanding of the fist technique deepen.

He knew that only through continuous effort and constant self-improvement could he establish himself in this high-martial world, protect those he cared about, and truly knock on the door of the supreme Martial Dao!