I Also Know a Little About Fist Techniques

Dozens of people sat in the monitoring room.

Not a single one of them was weak.

Even though none of them deliberately released the slightest aura, the oppressive feeling that came from deep within his genes was undeniably real. It was a natural suppression at the level of biological magnetic fields!

Opening the Secret Treasury Gate was not merely a difference in strength; it was a fundamental alteration of human genes.

It was like a higher life-form facing a lower one—an absolute, all-encompassing crushing force!

If an ordinary person had entered this place, no words would have been needed. That aura alone would have made it impossible for them even to breathe.

They would have suffocated to death on the spot, and that would not have been strange.

But Su Bei possessed a trace of Emperor Sun Aura, so this suppression was meaningless to him.

Although he had no idea what exactly was happening.

Su Bei immediately gave a standard military salute, neither servile nor overbearing. "Greetings, sir!"

Seeing Su Bei's reaction, everyone relaxed, and their gazes gained a hint of appreciation.

It was not as though there had never been top-ranked martial assessment candidates who had come in trembling so badly their legs shook. It had truly been disappointing.

"Good!"

Li Xiongshan was impressed by how quickly Su Bei had adapted. Chuckling, he said, "You are the top candidate in this martial assessment. According to the rules, the association will provide corresponding rewards, especially the Ascension Secret Treasure you all care about."

"However, I can make the decision here. For the same rewards, the military will not give you a single bit less!"

"If you have any difficulties that need resolving, just ask the military. We have never been stingy toward talent!"

Su Bei quickly nodded. "Thank you, sir!"

Having lived two lives, he saw things clearly.

Choice was something that generally existed only when those above chose among those below. No matter how outstanding he was, there would never be a scene where several big shots sat in a row and waited for him to choose one of them.

That would be utter chaos.

Everything had to follow rules, and the rule was that the strong chose the weak.

Li Xiongshan wore the rank of Senior Colonel. That represented not only strength, but also military merit!

The others were likewise important figures in Sky Lake Base City.

If they had all sat here today and let Su Bei choose among them, it would not have been a good thing. It would have meant making him choose whom to offend.

That would have been truly awkward, like putting him over a fire to roast.

Besides, Su Bei had no resistance to joining the military. If anything, it was the best choice in his heart.

Registered martial artists enjoyed privileged treatment, but they also had obligations that had to be fulfilled.

Whether it was hunting a sufficient number of mutated beasts or spending time in several permanently open Void Battlefields, these were things that had to be done. No one could avoid them.

And the military's benefits were undoubtedly the best among them. At the same level of strength, the military held a position half a step above the rest!

War was a constant presence in the military, so it was naturally dangerous. But wealth and opportunity also existed within danger, and it was the fastest place to improve one's strength!

He had no background, and the panel's missions did not guarantee fixed rewards. If he joined the Martial Department or the association, the resources he received would certainly be limited, which would not benefit his growth.

Not to mention that the military held immense authority within the alliance. Whether suppressing mutated beast riots, launching extermination campaigns, or handling matters related to the Void Battlefield, the military had command authority over all of it!

That meant that during wartime, the military could command everyone.

"However, there is a special circumstance this time. I need to confirm your strength."

The matter was urgent. Although he had already decided to recruit Su Bei into the military, the Void Battlefield was no joking matter. If Su Bei's strength was mediocre and he had merely gotten lucky, Li Xiongshan would not send him there.

Li Xiongshan said, "I have already looked into the Mountain-Moving Lizard. Your archery is quite good?"

Here it came!

Su Bei's heart stirred. This should be the opportunity they had mentioned?

"To be honest."

He said somewhat awkwardly, "I do not know the first thing about archery."

Li Xiongshan blinked. "Hmm?"

Su Bei removed the longbow from his back. "The reason I was able to easily kill the Mountain-Moving Lizard this time was because of this bow."

He had not intended to hide it. This sort of thing could not be concealed anyway, so he might as well take it out openly.

These were all powerful people. They could tell at a glance how much skill he had in archery. As for the bow, it was indeed somewhat extraordinary, but it probably would not make them covet it.

"Oh?"

Li Xiongshan stepped forward and took the longbow. Without appearing to exert any force, he easily drew the bow—which Su Bei had only managed to pull back one-quarter of the way even with all his strength—into a full moon.

Twanging!

When he released it, the sound of the bowstring echoed endlessly through the room.

"This longbow should be a Mystic Treasure. I do not know what rank it once was, but it suffered heavy damage and was later repaired. The repair work was only average." Li Xiongshan casually handed the bow back to Su Bei, disappointment visibly appearing on his face.

He could not even be bothered to ask in detail where Su Bei had obtained the bow.

"If you find a craftsman in the military to repair it properly later, its power may improve by a few tenths."

The others wore similar expressions. Some hid them well, while others did not bother to conceal them at all.

They had thought they had encountered a genius rarely seen in a century, only to find that he had borrowed the power of a weapon.

Their disappointment was only natural.

Wang Ming and Fu Hongtao even exchanged a glance, their thoughts obvious without words.

"You killed the Mountain-Moving Lizard with this bow?" Li Xiongshan continued.

Although the longbow was good enough to be called a treasure, it should not have been enough by itself to help Su Bei kill an enemy above his level.

Su Bei stood straight, knowing that this question was crucial. "I only obtained this bow halfway through, after killing several thugs who had surrounded me. Seeing that it was extraordinary, and that it could conveniently help me kill the Mountain-Moving Lizard, I used it."

"I also know a little about spear techniques. Even without this longbow, it was merely a beast. Killing it might have been more difficult, but it would not necessarily have been impossible."

"But regardless of the outcome, I was determined to take first place. There was absolutely no possibility of failure!"

His words were arrogant enough, but Li Xiongshan feared only that he would not be arrogant enough.

"Then let us go to the backyard and test it."

No one objected. A few minutes later, everyone had gathered in the backyard, which had been converted into a small training ground.

"Su Bei, since you say your spear techniques are good, my guard is a Third-order Martial Artist who excels at saber techniques. Let him spar with you." As Li Xiongshan spoke, a taciturn man standing beside him stepped forward and walked to the other side of the training ground.

"Of course, he cannot bully you. Tell him your strength, and he will keep himself at the same level."

Su Bei answered and stood on the opposite side. "I tested my strength before. It is 2,980 kilograms."

"How much?"

Li Xiongshan jerked his head around, his eyes nearly popping out as they fixed on Su Bei. The others reacted much the same way.

"2,980 kilograms. Is there a problem?"

Naturally, Su Bei had no idea what that number represented. Some records were vague even to ordinary people, especially matters involving Legendary Martial Artists, which could not be casually disclosed.

"No problem, no problem! Hahaha!" Li Xiongshan was in high spirits, clapping his hands as he laughed. "Little Liu, calculate it at 2,900 kilograms!"

"Brother Liu, please excuse any offense."

Su Bei knew this was an opportunity to show his strength. He focused completely, his blood and qi boiling like a great sun. With one stomp, the concrete beneath his feet cracked apart instantly, while his body became an afterimage!

Whoosh!

Like a Long Rainbow streaking through the air, sunlight gathered at the tip of his spear. It was so fast that the spear shaft was almost invisible—only its tip could be seen!

Clang!

Liu Shan's saber was as heavy as a mountain, capable of blocking ten thousand attacks. In an instant, it crossed before the spear tip, exploding with violent sparks.

What a fast spear!

Using the block's recoil, Su Bei's body swung backward. He twisted his waist forcefully, shifted the spear shaft, and swept it out with the force of Wind-Splitting!

Clang!

Liu Shan practiced the Mountain-Coiling Saber Technique and had long since mastered it. Every strike was powerful and heavy, his saber sweeping aside all resistance. He truly stood before Su Bei like a hill.

Su Bei drew back his spear, as though a flash of lightning had flickered!

The Piercing Sun Spear Technique flowed smoothly in his hands. His body twisted again and again as he switched between the five forms—retracting the spear, thrusting it, piercing with it... Each strike was faster than the last, surging like a violent storm without pause. For a time, only countless spear shadows could be seen, not Su Bei himself!

The more Liu Shan fought, the more shocked he became!

Is this even human? Does his blood and qi never run out?!

He had fallen into a disadvantage after just one exchange, as though he had been dragged entirely into Su Bei's rhythm. Forget counterattacking—he could only passively endure the hurricane-like onslaught!

Finally.

As the saying went, prolonged defense would inevitably lead to failure. Su Bei finally found an opening.

All of his blood and qi erupted in an instant. Man and spear briefly entered a state of unity, shattering the ground beneath him. As though he would burn through everything, Su Bei vanished from where he stood like he had teleported!

Fast! An incomparably fast spear!

It seemed as though it would pierce through the blazing sun!

The unending offensive had all been for the sake of waiting for this moment!

"Not good!"

Liu Shan's expression changed. His Secret Treasury Gate opened wide, and his strength surged sharply. The saber in his hand shifted, vaguely resembling a mountain range standing before his chest!

Clang!

Huge sparks burst forth as the spear tip struck the broad side of the saber, bending the spear shaft by more than half under its own flexibility!

Twanging!

Then the shaft snapped straight again. Borrowing that force, Su Bei spun once in midair and lightly tapped the ground several times with the spear tip as he landed, looking slightly disheveled.

The hands gripping his spear could not stop trembling and going numb. The sudden burst of strength from Brother Liu had nearly made him lose his hold on the spear from the backlash alone.

And that was after Liu Shan had held back most of his strength. Otherwise, even with Su Bei's strong physique, he would probably have suffered minor injuries.

Using his spear as a staff, Su Bei said loudly, "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Liu."

Liu Shan waved his hand somewhat awkwardly. "Guidance is out of the question. I lost."

How was that merely knowing a little about spear techniques?

You call a Greater Achievement Realm spear technique knowing a little?!

Even in their military, there were only a few who could cultivate spear techniques to the Greater Achievement Realm!

This thing was easy to learn, but if one truly wanted to achieve something with it, ten years or more would not even be enough to think about it!

Fortunately, Liu Shan glanced around and saw that Li Xiongshan was not angry. Instead, he was grinning so widely that he could barely close his mouth, which eased Liu Shan's mind somewhat.

"Good, good, good!"

Li Xiongshan said "good" three times in a row, showing just how excited he was. "Little Su, not bad. Truly not bad!"

Being able to discover a promising talent was one of the greatest joys in the lives of people like them!

Leaving everything else aside, just seeing the expressions of his two old friends beside him, as though their wives had died, made him feel utterly delighted!

Then he thought of the resources he had promised earlier. He had originally felt a little pained over them, but now that feeling had completely vanished.

It was simply an enormous profit!

"The test ends here. Right now, I..."

Li Xiongshan had barely begun speaking when Su Bei interrupted him.

An embarrassed smile appeared on Su Bei's face. "Sir, actually, I also know a little about fist techniques..."

It was not that he wanted to interrupt his superior while he was speaking.

He truly wanted to improve too much.

He wanted to shine!

To shine brilliantly!

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