Storm Hammer Technique

Chapter 31: Storm Hammer Technique

The next morning, neither David nor Myron needed Smart Butler Emma to wake them. Both showed up in the dining room at six sharp.

The two of them wanted to become Armored Warriors, and the chance to receive Gallen's guidance had them thrilled. Of course, they would do as Gallen had asked.

When Gallen entered the dining room and saw them eating, a satisfied look crossed his face. No one could become strong without a serious, hardworking attitude.

"David, come here!" he said, pointing to David, who had just finished his meal.

David went over to Gallen. Gallen lightly tapped him, and David felt a modest force strangely travel through every muscle and bone in his body.

"Not bad. Your strength has reached Na'an University's admission standard. Given the condition of your muscles, your speed should be fine too. As expected, mastering Body Technique to the proficient level at this stage brings incredibly rapid improvement. As long as you can keep up with the Fortified Meat, I believe you'll meet the minimum strength and speed requirements for an Armored Warrior by the college entrance exams!" Gallen said with a pleased smile.

"Uncle Gallen, can I reach David's level of mastery in Body Technique too?" Myron asked after hearing Gallen's words.

Although Gallen's guidance gave him hope of getting into Na'an University, he had no way to reach the Armored Warrior standard before the college entrance exams.

After one's strength surpassed two hundred kilograms, every bit of growth became extremely difficult. It was especially so after five hundred kilograms, where most students got stuck. Those who managed to break through either took Fortified Meat for years or had exceptional talent.

Myron's progress was painfully slow now, but David had gone from six hundred kilograms yesterday to eight hundred today. How could Myron not be tempted by such a sudden leap?

"I can guide you through the movements, but you have to find the way your bones and muscles work together best. There's no shortcut. The only way is to train hard. David's case is extremely unusual. When his physique plateaued, he used his talent to force Body Technique to the limits of the entry level. He was only missing that final push, and all I did was give him one." Gallen shook his head, crushing Myron's hopes.

"Ah!" Myron sighed in disappointment.

"Myron, you already have a lot going for you. Hurry up and train!" Gallen said with a laugh, giving him a light rap on the head.

"I'll get right to it!" Myron hurriedly covered his head and ran toward the basement.

"David, we've found where the four Armored Warriors from the Sirius Mercenary Group are hiding. We'll wait until people nearby are at work and the area is quieter during the day, then take them out," Gallen said with a smile, turning to David, who was about to follow Myron to the gym.

"Uncle Gallen, can I come along and watch?" David's interest was piqued. This was a rare opportunity. If all four Armored Warriors were killed on the spot, he would gain a great deal. He quickly asked to go.

"That'd be fine. Seeing how Armored Warriors fight will help you understand them early, which will benefit your growth," Gallen said after a moment's thought.

If it had been another student, he wouldn't have allowed them to watch a fight between Armored Warriors. It could easily put psychological pressure on them and hinder their development.

But David was different. With Body Technique at the proficient level, he would improve rapidly in the days ahead. Becoming an Armored Warrior was no longer an obstacle for him. Understanding their strength beforehand would keep him from growing conceited.

David and Gallen entered the gym together. As soon as he stepped inside, David saw two war hammers, each about a meter long, lying on the floor.

He resisted the urge to pick one up and obediently began practicing the Eighteen Forms of Body Technique.

This time, practicing the Eighteen Forms left him feeling no fatigue. Instead, waves of comfort washed over him, as if all his muscles had been unlocked. The Level 1 Fortified Meat he had eaten for breakfast was being converted into energy and steadily absorbed by his body.

After just one round, he could feel his body had improved a little. The improvement was unmistakable.

"David, the ideal number of Body Technique sessions for you each day is two. Any more could actually have a negative effect. Practice once in the morning and once in the evening, and you'll have more time for your other training," Gallen reminded him when he saw how much David seemed to be enjoying himself.

Myron had also finished one round of the Eighteen Forms, but he was drenched in sweat and felt as if he might collapse at any moment.

"Myron, don't stop. Once you've rested, do another round. You need to practice Body Technique at least ten times a day. Remember the key points I mentioned for every form—that's the only way you'll improve quickly," Gallen said, turning to advise him.

"Why? Why?" Myron sat on the floor, muttering to himself.

David watched him, amused but helpless. He couldn't exactly let Myron use the Knowledge Light Orb. Aside from the secret of the Shadow Servant, he had no idea what would happen if someone else used the Knowledge Light Orb. Would it work, or would it kill them outright?

After all, the Knowledge Light Orb acted on the soul. He was the Shadow Servant's master, which was why the orb seemed so harmless to him.

No one would dare experiment with something so mysterious.

"David, Myron, today I'm going to teach you how to use a war hammer!" Gallen said as he watched his two students resting. He didn't waste any time.

He didn't have much time. If he resolved the Sirius Mercenary Group problem today, he could stay for only three more days. He'd originally planned to stay longer, but news from afar had forced him to cut his visit short.

David and Myron focused on Gallen and settled in to listen.

"Whether it's a war hammer, a heavy axe, a spear, or another light weapon, the method is the same: start by practicing the basic techniques, then work them into combat. It's a long process, though talented people can shorten it." As he spoke, Gallen glanced at David, who was listening intently.

"I won't teach you the basic war hammer techniques they teach at school. Your strength and speed are already enough to meet the entry requirements for the Storm Hammer Technique. It has thirty-six forms in all. Once you reach the entry level, you'll be able to completely overwhelm anyone using the basic war hammer technique at the next level!" Gallen continued.

His words made David and Myron's eyes light up. Forget high school—even most ordinary university students only learned basic weapon techniques. They had no chance to study anything more advanced.

According to Gallen, once they reached the entry level in the Storm Hammer Technique, they could defeat someone who had reached the intermediate level in the basic war hammer technique.

That showed just how precious the Storm Hammer Technique was. Gallen had clearly put a lot of thought into laying their foundations with such a technique.

"Now I'll demonstrate it once. Watch carefully!" Gallen said as he picked up a war hammer from the floor and gave it a light swing.

Then Gallen began to swing the war hammer, demonstrating the technique slowly.

David focused entirely on Gallen. With his 3.0 mental strength, his mind was exceptionally clear. He watched and memorized every movement Gallen made, including how his muscles and bones generated force.

If he hadn't already fused with 82% of the proficient-level War Hammer Mastery, he would have learned only the general movements. But that 82% allowed him to understand much more.

He was completely immersed in Gallen's demonstration, and the Storm Hammer Technique was gradually taking shape in his mind.

From David's perspective, Gallen's slow demonstration was harder than a fast one. It was much easier to tense the muscles and swing the war hammer with momentum than to move it slowly, little by little.

"How much did you remember?" Gallen asked after finishing the Storm Hammer Technique demonstration. He wasn't even breathing hard.

To the two students, he looked as though the demonstration hadn't cost him any effort at all.

"I remembered all of it!" David replied.

"I remembered the first six forms!" Myron replied.

They answered at the same time, but not in unison.

David and Myron looked at each other. David's gaze said, "Such a simple technique, and you only remembered the first six forms?"

Myron's gaze said just two words: "What a braggart!"

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