Strength Increased Again

"Learned it just like that?"

Su Yuan was startled by how quickly he had learned the martial technique.

Ten minutes to learn a First-Tier Martial Technique.

Although its proficiency was only one percent, he had at least reached the Preliminary Level.

Time slowly passed. Su Yuan's grip on the spear became increasingly standard, while his Thunder-Chasing Spear thrusts grew faster and smoother.

"So this is how it feels to attack with a weapon. It feels incredible."

As Su Yuan practiced with the spear, he found the sensation utterly exhilarating.

A spear was far longer than an arm, meaning his attack range had expanded, and even his defensive range had increased accordingly.

Moreover, it demanded extremely precise control over strength. If he kept this up, his control over his power would become increasingly refined as well.

The cleansing effect of Cocoon-Breaking Power was still taking effect.

Three hours later, Su Yuan finished practicing the Thunder-Chasing Spear.

Drenched in sweat, he ignored the soreness in his arms, tossed the spear onto the ground, and lay down beside it.

Three hours of training had taken quite a toll on Su Yuan.

This was a First-Tier Martial Technique suited for First-Realm Martial Artists, not an unranked martial technique like Thunderclap Fist.

Su Yuan met the strength requirement, but his Blood Qi Value was still far too low.

Being able to train at full force for three hours was already terrifying enough.

After glancing at the panel, Su Yuan felt that the three hours of training had been worth it.

[Realm: 78.5 Blood Qi (Uninitiated Martial Artist)]

[Talent: Crimson War God's Heart]

[Breathing Method: Concise Thunder Breathing Method (64%)]

[Martial Techniques: Thunderclap Fist (100%) Thunder-Chasing Spear (18%)]

"My Blood Qi Value increased by 0.2, and the Thunder-Chasing Spear is just a little short of reaching Entry Level."

"Training a First-Tier Martial Technique consumes a lot, but the rewards are great too."

Su Yuan could not help smiling as he looked at the information on the panel.

After resting on the floor for twenty minutes, Su Yuan walked over to the punch strength testing machine.

He unleashed his Perfected Thunderclap Fist, striking the machine with a thunderous boom.

"825 kg!"

"Now let's try pure punching strength."

Su Yuan focused his mind, slightly lowered his stance, then explosively drove his right fist forward.

"566 kg!"

Seeing this, Su Yuan gave a bitter smile. "Martial techniques really provide a huge boost."

"Let's try the power of the Thunder-Chasing Spear too."

The punch strength testing machine could also display a specific value when struck with a weapon.

In an instant, Su Yuan gripped the spear and thrust forward with all his strength.

The spear shaft resembled a charging Thunder Dragon as it instantly stabbed into the punch strength testing machine.

"830 kg!"

Su Yuan's mouth fell open as he stared blankly at the number on the machine's screen.

The Preliminary Level Thunder-Chasing Spear was actually slightly stronger than the perfected Thunderclap Fist.

The power of a First-Tier Martial Technique truly was extraordinary.

The difference was that Su Yuan could now practice Thunderclap Fist for five hours before feeling much exhaustion.

With the Thunder-Chasing Spear, however, three hours was already his limit.

The greater the power, the more mental and physical energy it consumed.

"Today, I'll train the Thunder-Chasing Spear to Entry Level."

"Let's see whether my strength can achieve another breakthrough."

After a short rest, Su Yuan threw himself back into training.

Half an hour later, Su Yuan's understanding of the Thunder-Chasing Spear suddenly rose to another level.

The sound of his spear tearing through the air and the lightning glow at its tip were even more intense than before.

Su Yuan stopped training and hurriedly checked the panel.

[Martial Technique: Thunder-Chasing Spear (20%)]

"The Thunder-Chasing Spear reached Entry Level!"

Unable to wait, Su Yuan rushed to the punch strength testing machine and fiercely thrust his spear at it.

"950 kg!"

At that moment, Su Yuan could not help bursting into laughter.

The strength boost brought by a First-Tier Martial Technique was simply outrageous.

Nearly a ton of force was enough to crush any unranked martial artist below the First Realm.

"It's still early. I'll continue training the Thunder-Chasing Spear."

By now, Su Yuan's physical exhaustion had long surpassed his mental fatigue, yet he still chose to continue training.

Su Yuan did not think Basic Recovery Liquid was necessary.

Other than the first time, he had never drunk it again during his sparring sessions with Lin Jie.

He liked this state of nearing his limit. The more it was like this, the more intensely he could feel the satisfying surge of potential brought by Cocoon-Breaking Power.

Seven in the evening.

Su Yuan had finished practicing with the spear twenty minutes earlier. After resting for a while, he hung the spear on the weapon rack and officially ended the day's training.

[Martial Technique: Thunder-Chasing Spear (22%)]

"Two percent progress in two hours."

"After reaching Entry Level, the Thunder-Chasing Spear's progress really has slowed down."

Su Yuan stared at the information on the panel without looking surprised.

Learning a First-Tier Martial Technique to Entry Level in just a few hours would probably cause an uproar throughout Qianshan District if word got out.

More importantly, Su Yuan was merely an Uninitiated Martial Artist with 78.5 Blood Qi, training a martial technique above his realm.

"See you, Little Su!"

After leaving the 205th Training Room, Su Yuan departed Starrock Martial Arts Academy.

Pu Shan watched Su Yuan's departing back and inexplicably felt that something about him seemed different.

"Could Su Yuan have learned one of those First-Tier Martial Techniques to the Preliminary Level already?"

Shaking her head, Pu Shan felt that was impossible.

Learning a First-Tier Martial Technique in a few hours would be impossible even for a First-Realm Martial Artist.

What she did not know was that Su Yuan had already trained the Thunder-Chasing Spear to Entry Level.

After leaving Starrock Martial Arts Academy, Su Yuan headed home while browsing the news from Qianshan District.

[A few days ago, Starrock Martial Arts Academy director Lin Zhenyan led three assistant instructors into the Twenty-Ninth Secret Realm and returned without a scratch. The aura emanating from Lin Zhenyan was infinitely close to that of a Fourth-Realm Martial Artist.]

[Qianshan No. 1 High School vice principal Song Ping broke through to Fourth-Realm High Tier and publicly announced his candidacy for principal.]

[Everlasting Martial Arts Academy is recruiting a deputy director. Applicants must be High Third Realm martial artists. Benefits include a monthly salary of 1.2 million Xia currency...]

As Su Yuan browsed the news one item at a time, the second article made him think.

"So Qianshan No. 1 High School is currently in a state with no leader?"

Su Yuan could imagine how chaotic things were within Qianshan No. 1 High School.

Several vice principals were fighting for the position of principal. They would surely battle until their heads were bloodied.

And he was about to step into the torrent of that struggle.

"I'll take it one step at a time."

"No matter how chaotic Qianshan No. 1 High School is, I'll forcibly suppress it with my fists."

Walking through the darkness, Su Yuan's eyes suddenly shone with brilliance, unprecedented confidence gathering in his heart.

"Top five in the Joint Key Class?"

"No. What I want is first place."

The next day, Su Yuan and the other nine were already waiting at the gate of Second High School by 7:40.

The ten students selected for the Joint Key Class this time were Fang Yan, Leng Xin, Lin Jie, Su Yuan, Li Xingyu, Zhao Qing, Peng Yusheng, Xia Weiming, Xie Zhengyang, and Luo Min.

Four were from First Class, two from Second Class, two from Third Class, and one each from Fourth and Fifth Class.

8:15.

"What's going on? Why haven't the teachers from Qianshan No. 1 High School arrived yet?"

Peng Yusheng glanced at his watch and felt that something was wrong.

They had agreed to meet at eight, but fifteen minutes had already passed, and there was still no sign of anyone from Qianshan No. 1 High School.

He glanced at Su Yuan, Fang Yan, and the others from the corner of his eye, only to find no anxiety on their faces. Every one of them was composed and calm.

Peng Yusheng pursed his lips and helplessly started playing with his phone.

After another fifteen minutes of waiting, a boy wearing the Qianshan No. 1 High School uniform suddenly appeared on the street beside the gate of Second High School.

"Sorry, I went to the bathroom and accidentally arrived late."