Training and Teamwork

Training and Teamwork

"Alright, let's all get tested." Qin Ming also wanted to know his exact strength, so he naturally had no objections.

The Sky Sword Special Forces' Training Hall had all the necessary equipment.

The test results were quickly all out.

Punching force—"4,126 kg!"

Speed—2 m/s!

Neural response test—full marks at the Intermediate Warrior level! Excellent at the Advanced Warrior level.

"Your basic stats are very good. You've reached the Advanced Warrior level across the board. Try out your spiritual force. Come, attack me directly."

Captain Lu Haochuan nodded slightly. With spiritual force enhancement, reaching this level was only normal.

As he spoke, he took out a row of twelve Flying Knives from his waist and handed them to Qin Ming.

As captain, he needed a clear understanding of his teammates' strength in order to make the most suitable arrangements during future missions.

"Captain, you're skilled with Flying Knives too?" Qin Ming asked curiously as he accepted them. The knives were all extremely heavy, clearly made from extraordinary materials.

"Just a little."

Lu Haochuan smiled and nodded, taking a Long Spear from the weapon rack.

The other teammates retreated with interest, making room for the two of them.

"Captain, be careful. I'm not very skilled at controlling Flying Knives, so I can't control my strength well."

Qin Ming did not stand on ceremony and immediately took the Flying Knives.

The twelve Flying Knives floated into the air, circling around him like swimming fish.

Qin Ming was not actually worried that he could hurt his opponent.

Lu Haochuan was an Advanced General-level Martial Warrior. How could a novice Spiritual Force User at the Intermediate General level possibly deal with him?

"Come!"

Lu Haochuan held the spear in one hand, its tip angled toward the ground.

The twelve Flying Knives instantly turned into blurs, tearing through the air with sonic booms as they stabbed at Lu Haochuan from every direction.

Whoosh!

The Long Spear danced.

Lu Haochuan did not move at all. He merely thrust his spear rapidly through the air, accurately knocking aside every incoming Flying Knife.

That tremendous force nearly made Qin Ming lose control.

But Spiritual Force Users were called invincible among those of the same level for a reason.

The Flying Knives that had been knocked away circled through the air and stabbed at him again from extremely tricky angles.

"Whoa, those Flying Knives are moving at two or three times the speed of sound, aren't they? Their power is greater than sniper rifle bullets, and they can keep turning midair. They're practically impossible to guard against.

If it were me, it would be extremely difficult to defend against them."

Zhang Yan watched the twelve Flying Knives dancing through the air, cold sweat running down his forehead.

This was even more dangerous than being besieged by twelve Intermediate General-level fighters skilled with blades.

A person's attack angles were limited, but Flying Knives had no such restriction. They could attack from above the head or beneath the feet.

He specialized in the Giant Hammer, and speed was his weak point. If a Flying Knife sliced across his neck or another vital spot, he would die instantly.

"Spiritual Force Users truly have unique advantages. You can only find a way to get close and attack the body directly. Otherwise, after enough time passes, even I might not be able to hold out."

Yue Shan, known as Bedrock and the most skilled in defense, nodded slightly.

Qin Ming's body was too weak. Once someone got close, killing him would be no more difficult than a single slash for an Advanced General-level Martial Warrior.

"Attack the body? In actual combat, Spiritual Force Users can fly! That's just cheating. It's hard enough to even attack them. I'm not like the captain—I'm not skilled with Flying Knives either."

Ling Qianye spoke with some frustration. He specialized in Dual Blades and followed the speed path, so defense had always been his weak point.

"That's why Spiritual Force Users are called invincible among equals. Fortunately, our squad has one now too. We'll be much safer when carrying out missions in the future."

Xiao Heng had an even bigger headache. He was a Firearm Battle General, and his raw strength was already the weakest in the team.

The four people nearby watched the sparring match and offered their comments.

Captain Lu Haochuan's defense appeared relaxed, but that was only because the gap in strength was too great. It would be another matter if any of them took his place.

"Stop. I roughly understand your strength now. In terms of spiritual force, you're already very close to the Intermediate General level.

Later, you can practice more with Zhang Yan, Qian Ye, and the others.

It'll benefit all of you."

The twelve Flying Knives immediately returned to Qin Ming's hands like swallows flying back to their nest.

"Captain, you're far too strong. Even when I attacked with everything I had, I couldn't break through your defense."

Qin Ming praised him.

"You only awakened recently, so your control isn't skilled yet. Your attack intentions were too obvious, so naturally I could see through them.

How many Flying Knives can you control at full power at once?"

Lu Haochuan shook his head. Although he was not a Spiritual Force User, he had trained with Flying Knives for over ten years and had experience in defending against them.

The higher-ups had not assigned Qin Ming to his squad at random.

"If I control them at full strength, I can only maintain maximum power with six. The rest can only provide support."

Qin Ming answered.

"Six? This Talent..." Lu Haochuan sighed in amazement.

At War Base 003, another elite special forces team, the Dawn Special Forces, also had a Spiritual Force User.

Although that person was an Intermediate General-level Spiritual Force User, he could only control two at once.

In actual combat, such a gap was terrifying.

"What about close combat? I heard from Zhang Yan that you still haven't chosen a weapon?"

"When I checked the Military Network last night, I had already decided. The Secret Art I chose was Breaking Army Halberd, so I'll be using a Halberd.

I also chose some Secret Arts for spiritual force. They should all be delivered today."

Qin Ming had no intention of hiding it and said so directly.

"Breaking Army Halberd? Halberds aren't easy to use. They're extremely complex.

Still, that's fine. Although I use a spear, I also know a little Halberd Art. Guiding you shouldn't be a problem.

If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me."

Lu Haochuan nodded and spoke.

"Qin Ming, don't listen to the captain being modest. The captain is proficient in all eighteen kinds of weapons and can be called a Weapon Master. The captain even taught me my hammer techniques.

Otherwise, why would I say joining our squad was definitely your best choice?"

Zhang Yan grinned broadly and laughed.

"That's right. My Dual Blades were taught by the captain too. Unlike us, he comes from a Martial Warrior family, and his ancestors were all from martial arts families. He's skilled with all kinds of cold weapons.

The captain uses a spear because he practices World Destruction. That's the spear art of Hong, the world's strongest fighter, and it's also the most difficult spear art."

Ling Qianye added.

"Then I'll have to trouble you more in the future, Captain." Qin Ming's eyes lit up. He had not expected Captain Lu Haochuan to be so formidable. With such an expert guiding him, he could avoid many detours.

He began to understand what Jia Yi meant by training him to the highest standard. It was not merely ten billion Huaxia Currency in startup funds, but comprehensive training in every aspect.

"Weapons, Body Technique, and things like that mainly require more practice and more real combat. In the end, you still have to rely on yourself."

"Yes, Captain!"

Inside the Martial Arts Hall, Qin Ming trained while holding a Halberd.

The Breaking Army Halberd Secret Art had not arrived yet, but that did not prevent him from doing basic training.

"Ha!"

"Hah!"

Qin Ming stood in place, performing the basic Halberd Art moves with great precision—straight thrusts, downward chops, horizontal slashes, reverse hooks, upward strikes, interceptions, consecutive thrusts...

The complexity of Halberd Art lay in this. It could thrust directly at an enemy's chest and abdomen, chop vertically to break shields and weapons, or use the crescent blade at the side of the halberd to hook an enemy's weapon or legs.

Although there had not been many people throughout history skilled with halberds, every one of them had been a fierce general.

With his powerful soul strength controlling his body, Qin Ming's movements were still unfamiliar but highly precise. Each time he swung, his body's center of gravity remained unaffected. He practiced continuously, correcting himself over and over.

Captain Lu Haochuan also came by from time to time to offer guidance, correcting errors in Qin Ming's movements, force application, and more.

His spiritual force was indeed powerful, but Qin Ming knew clearly that relying on spiritual force alone was not enough. His Martial Warrior abilities could not fall behind either.

Otherwise, when he encountered a truly powerful opponent, he would only be instantly killed the moment they got close.

For a Martial Warrior in close combat, physical fitness alone was not enough.

Some people could only bring out thirty percent of their body's potential.

Others could bring out fifty percent, seventy percent, one hundred percent, or even two hundred percent. That was where technique, Body Technique, and experience mattered.

During training, Qin Ming's control over the halberd improved rapidly as well.

By noon, a soldier from outside the base came looking for him, and Qin Ming finally stopped training.

The manuals he had purchased had arrived.