Iron Wall Spear Technique

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Iron Wall Spear Technique
Original Name	铁壁枪法
Classification	Low-grade Yellow Tier, long-weapon martial skill 68
Role	Defensive spear technique and foundational martial skill 68
Primary Practitioner	Chen Mo 68 71
Status	Perfected by Chen Mo during elite training camp 124
First Appearance	Chapter 68

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Proficient	71	Chen Mo advances from Novice after five days of intensive practice; unlocks Iron Wall (Beginner).
Minor Accomplishment	71	Unlocks Immovable as a Mountain (Beginner) and an incomplete Horse-Turning Spear.
Expert	72	Completes Horse-Turning Spear, upgrades Iron Wall to Advanced and Immovable as a Mountain to Intermediate, and gains Steady Spear, Steady Heart.
Major Accomplishment	83	Reached after a month of virtual-pod practice and study of Perfected-realm instructional videos.
Master (High-tier)	119	Breaks through while enduring more than eighty exchanges against the Absolute Sword Group; shatters Li Jue’s sword.
Perfected	124	Chen Mo perfects the technique before his second duel with Zhou Mingyuan.

Background / History

The technique was one of six Low-grade Yellow Tier martial skills held by Sixth Middle School. Chen Mo selected it over the Sweeping Saber Technique after recognizing its emphasis on simple, practical defense and foundational training. Principal Song provided him with a handwritten booklet after approving the choice. 68

Its battlefield value became clearer after Chen Mo learned about Secret Realm exploration: unfamiliar environments and powerful beasts favored stable defense and survivability over elaborate techniques. 70

After becoming a First-Rank Martial Artist, Chen Mo began formal instruction under Instructor Xu. He drilled the technique’s four core actions thousands of times, then refined them through sparring, gravity-chamber work, virtual combat, expert footage, and practical battles. 71 72 83

Core Principles

• Built around four core techniques: burst, block, seize, and thrust. 68
• Prioritizes stability, force redirection, disruption of an opponent’s rhythm, and counterattacks rather than passive endurance. 71 72
• A skilled user can guard an area several meters around them, becoming a defensive pillar for a team. 68
• Its simple structure makes it comparatively easier to cultivate to a high realm, provided each core movement is mastered fully. 68

Abilities & Skills

Four Core Forms

The basic forms are trained as a connected defensive-and-offensive system rather than isolated moves. 71

• Deflection / Burst — Uses the spear shaft and an opponent’s momentum to redirect attacks with minimal force. 71 72
• Block — A horizontal parry that relies on predicting an attack path; angling the spear outward improves force dissipation. 71
• Seize / Control — Entangles or disrupts an opponent’s weapon, breaking their rhythm and exposing openings. 71 72
• Thrust / Pierce — A fast, accurate killing strike aimed at a vital point; power is generated from the feet through the waist and into the hands. 71 72

Iron Wall

A True Essence-enhanced defensive state that reinforces the spear shaft and stabilizes its trajectory. 71

• At Beginner level, Chen Mo could maintain it for roughly three seconds. 71
• Advanced use permits localized reinforcement, concentrating True Essence on the threatened portion of the shaft to reduce consumption. 71
• At Advanced level, it manifests as visible silver patterns, strengthens defense, and can last about fifteen seconds. 73
• Sustained activation consumes substantial True Essence and cannot be maintained indefinitely. 73 77

Immovable as a Mountain

A stability-focused state that roots the user’s stance and makes the spear an extension of the body. 71

• Greatly improves stability when defending. 71
• Sacrifices mobility and speed, making it unsuitable for continuous use against exceptionally fast opponents. 71 73 78
• Can support an on-the-spot counterattack through subtle footwork and body rotation. 72

Horse-Turning Spear

A counterattack that transitions from a block and weapon control into a turning thrust from an unexpected angle. 72

• Initially incomplete due to its demands on lower-back strength and True Essence burst. 71
• Reached full version upon Chen Mo’s Expert-level breakthrough. 72
• Should be used sparingly because of its high consumption. 73

Bronze Wall Iron Barrier

A special artistic conception comprehended under pressure while Chen Mo faced three coordinated opponents. It elevates the technique’s defensive power beyond ordinary Iron Wall use. 81

• Produces a bronze sheen on the spear and can rebound force strongly enough to disrupt an attacker’s weapon grip. 81
• Evolved further during Chen Mo’s battle with Ye Lingtian, shifting from bronze toward an iron-gray defensive manifestation. 82
• Its second layer, Diamond Wall, can briefly withstand attacks beyond the user’s realm but has a long cooldown. 88
• Iron Wall: Vajra manifests as a dark-golden, steel-hard defensive barrier. 92

Defend by Attacking

A complementary artistic conception that treats defense as the means to create a lethal opening. 81

• Allows counter-thrusts to emerge from gaps within a defensive sequence. 81
• Supports weapon entanglement, disarming, and immediate vital-point strikes. 81
• Reached Perfected realm during Chen Mo’s Master-level breakthrough. 119

Documented Variations

• Draw / Pull — Guides an incoming heavy weapon off course by sliding the spear along its path. 78 79
• Entwine — Coils the spear around an opponent’s weapon to disarm or expose their torso. 78 80
• Collapse Mountain — A full-power smashing strike capable of breaking an opposing spear shaft. 80
• Iron Wall Counter-Shock — Absorbs an opponent’s force before rebounding it; Chen Mo was still refining its timing. 127
• Black Tortoise Head Eruption — A sudden offensive thrust launched from defense. 127
• Turtle Snake Entwine Kill — A difficult control form that coils around and immobilizes the opponent’s weapon or body. 127

Training Weapon

• School training spear — Black special-alloy shaft, unsharpened heavy tip, and a weight of 18 kilograms. 71
• Standard-issue long spear — Used by Chen Mo in later combat; despite its ordinary appearance, it was sufficient to express the technique’s flexible defense and counterattack principles. 86

Practitioners & Teachers

• Chen Mo — Primary practitioner; selected the technique as his first martial skill and raised it from Novice to Perfected. 68 71 124
• Principal Song Yuanqiao — Recommended the technique for its simplicity and battlefield utility; supplied Chen Mo with the booklet, training access, and Perfected-realm instructional videos. 68 72 83
• Instructor Xu — Taught Chen Mo the four foundational forms and the principle that defense must create counterattack opportunities. 71
• Yue Zhenshan — Martial King whose expert video demonstration revealed advanced applications, including Iron Wall—Consecutive, Immovable—Counterattack, and the ultimate skill Bronze Wall Iron Wall. 72

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Chen Mo uses the Expert-level technique to defeat Blood Wolves and multiple demonic beasts during the provincial virtual simulation. 75 77
• Against Li Lei’s Mountain Splitting Axe, he demonstrates the technique’s defensive counterattack style by redirecting the axe, entwining it, and landing a throat strike. 78
• The technique combines effectively with Wang Tingting’s Chasing Wind Blade Technique: Chen Mo controls multiple enemies and creates safe openings for her high-speed offense. 79 80
• While facing Lin Xue’s team, Chen Mo comprehends Bronze Wall Iron Barrier and Defend by Attacking, allowing him to withstand three opponents and reverse the battle. 81
• Chen Mo’s defense is pushed further in his defeat against Ye Lingtian, where the Iron Wall manifestation shifts from bronze to iron-gray under repeated sword attacks. 82
• As a Major Accomplishment practitioner, Chen Mo withstands Zhao Wuji’s Six Harmonies Spear Technique and defeats him in a spear duel. 86
• Chen Mo uses Iron Wall: Vajra to hold off an Antaya warrior while his allies attack, ultimately delivering the finishing blow. 92
• During the battle against the Bugtooth Beast, the technique lets Chen Mo draw the beast’s attention, slow its charges, and protect Ye Lingtian while Ye seeks weak points. 101 102
• Chen Mo breaks through to Master (High-tier) while resisting the Absolute Sword Group’s concentrated assault. 119
• After perfecting the technique, Chen Mo uses the Black Tortoise Iron Wall Spear Technique to draw Zhou Mingyuan in a nearly hundred-move duel. 124

Notable Quotes

“Defense isn't the goal; creating opportunities for counterattack is.” — Instructor Xu 71

“When the Iron Wall Spear Technique is practiced to a high level, defense is like an iron wall, and counterattacks are like a viper striking.” — Instructor Xu 71

“On the battlefield, demonic beasts won't give you a chance to show off fancy combos. What do you need then? Stability! Defense that can stop a charge!” — Yue Zhenshan 72