A Suitable Weapon, Mental Secret Manual

"In my collection, there is a long blade and a damaged long spear, both of which were weapons once used by alien warriors with a Life Development Power exceeding one thousand."

"Your talent for fist techniques is quite good; I personally suggest you choose this long spear."

"Although it is damaged, its power is not inferior in the slightest."

This email was sent by Zhang Qifeng.

Qin Annian did not know that Zhang Qifeng already held him, a genius born and raised in Taiyu City, in high regard.

In fact.

He had even decided to back him up previously.

Otherwise.

Why would a high-ranking Security Bureau chief with a Life Development Power exceeding one thousand offer his own advice?

After thinking about it for a moment, Qin Annian understood why Zhang Qifeng would say that.

"Fist and spear techniques share the same principles."

"In my past life, there was a saying: practice the fist first, then the spear."

"It is even said that the Xingyi Fist of my past life was derived from the spear."

"And Baji Fist also has its corresponding spear techniques."

Possessing the mindset of a grandmaster in fist techniques, choosing this long spear would indeed maximize his combat effectiveness.

Qin Annian made his decision without hesitation:

"Thank you, Chief."

"I want this long spear."

Command Center.

Zhang Qifeng, sitting in his chair and looking at his Personal Terminal, immediately broke into a smile.

"This kid really suits my temperament."

Many people, once given such an opportunity, would think about saving this favor for the most critical moment.

However.

Warriors value martial arts above all else.

Dithering, being indecisive, and acting with constant hesitation will only grind away one's spirit.

Even if a senior expert owes you a favor, one must have the courage to propose using it to convert that favor into one's own combat power; in Zhang Qifeng's eyes, that is the most satisfying approach.

"I admire this kid."

"If he can survive this war."

"I will help him secure a spot in the Hundred Cities Tournament."

When the other high-ranking officials remaining in the Command Center saw the smile on Zhang Qifeng's face, they were all astonished!

"The Chief hasn't smiled once since arriving at the Command Center; what happy event could have occurred?"

However.

When the smile on Zhang Qifeng's face faded and his gaze swept back to the large screen.

Everyone immediately withdrew their gazes and tightened their expressions.

Right now.

No one wanted to get on Zhang Qifeng's bad side.

The content of Qian Yuansen's email was much simpler: an encrypted video and an introduction to a Mental Secret Manual.

"Water-Fire Tempering Technique."

"It is the exclusive Mental Secret Manual of the Sky Roc Dojo."

"Use raging fire to temper one's true nature, and borrow clear water to nourish the soul."

"Water and fire converge like a medicine cauldron, refining one's own mental power."

Qin Annian put on his wireless headphones and clicked on the video in the email.

A white-haired warrior sat cross-legged.

As the sound came through the headphones, the warrior in the video suddenly opened his eyes.

Boom!

In an instant.

Qin Annian felt as if he saw infinite raging fire on his left and towering waves on his right, crashing toward him.

"Hoo!"

Guided by the voice.

Qin Annian immediately assumed the Iron Man Stance.

The Inner Demon began to rise.

Rumble!

The Water-Fire Tempering Technique ruthlessly refined the Inner Demon in an instant.

At the same time.

The sound of chanting also resonated deep within the soul of Qin Annian.

His consciousness seemed to split into two.

One part rose into the air, watching his other consciousness step into the Spirit Sea.

Immediately after.

Under the guidance of that consciousness.

The Force of Creation within the Spirit Sea surged into his own body.

"Huh?"

Qin Annian watched the changes within his conscious space with focused attention.

The power channeled from the Spirit Sea also split into two parts: the Li Fire ignited and hung above, while the Kan Water sank below.

The Li Fire shone downward, and the Kan Water rose upward.

As the water and fire intersected, they evolved into a three-legged, two-eared great medicine cauldron.

The power generated by the collision of the two was contained within the cauldron, tempering the mental energy that had changed after being drawn from the Spirit Sea to drive his evolution.

At this point.

The demonstration ended completely, and the guiding force dissipated.

Boom!

The power within the medicine cauldron became uncontrollable.

Qin Annian opened his eyes abruptly, ending his standing posture practice.

"Incredible!"

This was the only thought in his mind right now.

"Only a true genius could touch upon this realm!"

"I never expected such a method of cultivation to exist!"

The video in the email finished playing and automatically deleted itself.

Qin Annian took a deep breath, looking at his Status Panel with impatience.

Because.

Even though it was just a brief guided practice.

His perception of the world around him had become much clearer.

It felt as if he could see his surroundings clearly even with his eyes closed.

"It's just like opening the Heavenly Eye in those novels from my past life, or perhaps being able to project one's divine sense."

This was the manifestation of his mental energy having been improved.

Although the number of assistants on the Status Panel was only one.

Qin Annian did not hesitate and immediately chose to place the order for assistance.

[Host: Qin Annian.]

[Number of assistants: 1.]

[Available technique for assistance: Water-Fire Tempering Technique.]

[Water-Fire Tempering Technique · Number of assistants (1/1), place order?]

"Yes!"

Beiming City, Universe Tower, top floor.

The current head disciple of the Sky Roc Dojo and guardian of the city, Zhuang Shengtian, suddenly stared ahead.

With a Life Development Power already exceeding two thousand points, his gaze was as piercing as a torch, surveying all directions.

The void seemed to distort, and his vast mental energy outlined the space like a web.

After a long while.

Facing this boundless, vast will that felt like the deep blue sky, Zhuang Shengtian took a deep breath.

"Since you are unwilling to show yourself, Senior, I will not force the issue."

"If you wish to test me, Senior, then how could I refuse?"

Zhuang Shengtian closed his eyes.

Hum!

The Practice Room was suddenly illuminated, with streams of light dancing around him.

Finally.

They evolved into an boundless ocean.

At this moment.

Waves began to rise as a colossal creature emerged from the deep sea!

The next instant!

Rumble!

It felt as if the entire Practice Room was shaking violently under the influence of this mental power.

The Kun Fish leaped, transforming into a Peng.

It rode the wind, soaring to battle the heavens!

Boom!

Zhuang Shengtian opened his eyes once more, as if he had become the Kunpeng itself.

"The Mental Secret Manual, Kunpeng Heaven-War Technique—are you satisfied, Senior?"

However.

That will had arrived suddenly, and it vanished just as abruptly.

It disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if it had all been a dream.

Seeing this, Zhuang Shengtian's brows furrowed tightly.

"Just who was it that passed by our Shenxiu Star?"

He took out his Personal Terminal and sent a message into the distant deep space.

Immediately after.

Zhuang Shengtian stood up and walked to the window.

Standing here, it felt as if he could reach out and touch the blue sky.

"The Hundred Cities Tournament on Shenxiu Star is about to begin."

"But."

"Would a mere Hundred Cities Tournament attract the gaze of such an existence?"

He racked his brain, but the only upcoming major event he could think of was the imminent Hundred Cities Tournament.

"If that is the case."

"Perhaps this Hundred Cities Tournament could..."

After a moment of contemplation.

Zhuang Shengtian sent a message to his direct disciple.

"For this year's Hundred Cities Tournament, you will go yourself."

Qin Annian was sitting with his eyes closed, sifting through the memories that had appeared in his mind.

In these memories.

He was practicing the Iron Man Stance and cultivating the Water-Fire Tempering Technique.

But it hadn't been long.

Compared to the usual year, it had only been a hundred days.

"But?"

Surprise and confusion flickered in Qin Annian's eyes as he muttered to himself:

"Is this still the Water-Fire Tempering Technique?"

"How could such a change have occurred?"