Inner Freedom Considerations!

His gaze fell once more on the line [Spear Technique: Fifth Stage (100%)], and Qin Yan's eyes lit up.

"With my current understanding of the Spear Dao, bolstered by that two ten-thousandths of Spear Dao Essence...

"At most a month, at least a few days, and my spear technique will naturally break through into the realm of the Sixth Stage—Spear Intent!"

He had a clear premonition and immense confidence in this.

Between the Fifth and Sixth Stages of Martial Arts Skill lay an enormous divide—the crucial step where "skill" was elevated into "Dao."

Before the Fifth Stage, a Martial Artist's mastery of a skill was reflected more in "form," "force," "edge," and "qi"—a combination of technique and strength.

The Blood Qi boost it provided was generally limited to when the corresponding weapon was being used.

For example, in the past, if Qin Yan did not wield his spear and relied solely on his fists and feet, the Blood Qi he could unleash was only his base amount. He could not benefit from the enhancement of his spear technique.

But once one entered the Sixth Stage and condensed an "Intent" of one's own—

Such as Spear Intent, Sword Intent, or Saber Intent—it was an entirely different world.

"Intent" was the crystallization and sublimation of a Martial Artist's will and understanding of martial arts skills. It was no longer restricted to a specific weapon's form.

At that point, every gesture and movement could contain the power of "Intent."

Even a branch or a fallen leaf could erupt with astonishing power in their hands.

The enhancement to Blood Qi would become more direct and comprehensive, while also carrying the special attributes and effects bestowed by "Intent."

"I truly wonder what kind of monsters those people are, the ones who can condense Supreme Grade