Those Who Practice the Spear Can't Be Bad People

As they spoke,

the vehicle drove into a base.

In the distance, a medium-built man stood upright like a long spear. His gaze was cold, his aura deep and profound, as though he had just returned from slaughtering his way across a battlefield. A faint bloodlust could even be seen around him.

Beside him stood a long spear, perfectly straight. It was around 2.2 meters long, and its crimson shaft did not seem bloody at all. Instead, it carried a romantic, rose-like feeling.

Man and spear stood there together in perfect harmony, as though they had been born to be this way.

Su Bei's eyes lit up.

What a fine spear!

What a powerful man!

This man gave Su Bei an even stronger impression than Li Xiongshan. Just standing there, he exuded immense strength, and that long spear seemed capable of piercing through someone's life at any moment.

Since coming to this world, he had never encountered a true master of the spear. Man and spear seemed inseparable—this was the realm of unity between man and spear. Only after entering perfection could one display such mastery.

Su Bei actually felt the delight of meeting a kindred spirit.

"That's our captain." Zhao Fei got out of the vehicle, pride on his face. "A Fifth Order Tongqiao Sect expert, Lu Yingyue, a true spear master!"

"Looks like he got tired of waiting. He actually came to the entrance to pick us up himself."

"Captain doesn't usually have the best temper. When you get over there, make sure to be respectful. He loves spears like his life, so when you have time, you can ask him for pointers..."

Wang Zelu also wore a pleased expression. Having the captain come greet them at the entrance would let them show off a little in front of the newly arrived Su Bei, so he turned around and began advising him.

But before he could finish—

A thunderous explosion rang out!

Boom!

Lu Yingyue shot forward, the spear in his hand howling sharply. It was as though ghostly soldiers were charging through the ranks, unleashing a monstrous roar.

"Looks like he's coming for me."

At the same time, the quiet, somewhat timid-looking youth from the journey suddenly had bright eyes.

They did not even see how the spear came into his hand. Then, in the next instant, it was as if a ferocious beast had been released from its cage. The ground shook, a Long Rainbow flashed into view, and he had already collided with Lu Yingyue!

Clang!

The two spears collided in an instant, sparks flying and scattering apart!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

As though they had some mutual understanding, the sky filled with nothing but colliding spear shadows. The dazzling spear blooms were enough to make one's eyes spin. Su Bei's body shifted and darted repeatedly, the spear in his hand like an extension of his arm as it freely swept, thrust, and clashed. The Piercing Sun Spear Technique had nearly been pushed to its limit!

Every strike was as fast as lightning. Flecks of light flashed as the pale purple spear shaft and rose-red spearhead struck against each other again and again!

"What is going on...?!"

Wang Zelu stared in utter shock. This was completely beyond anything they had expected!

They had only just met, hadn't they? Why were they already fighting?!

"Quiet, I'm thinking." Zhao Fei's lips felt dry. "Is the captain testing Su Bei's strength?"

"And haven't you noticed?"

"This kid's spear technique is actually at the Greater Achievement Realm?!"

How old was he even?!

His spear technique had already reached the Greater Achievement Realm. Didn't that mean that if this kid was given a little time, reaching perfection would practically be guaranteed? He might even have a chance to touch the realm beyond that?!

Earlier, he had thought the Tianhu Military Department was rather considerate, even sending a lightweight shuttle specifically to pick someone up. Now he understood a little better... Su Bei had secured it himself through sheer ability!

The clash between their spear techniques continued. Lu Yingyue deliberately restrained his strength and mostly used defensive moves, guiding Su Bei's attacks.

Su Bei naturally did not hold back either. He unleashed his spear technique without reservation, freely displaying his strength.

"So strong!"

Yet even after giving it everything he had, Lu Yingyue was using less force than he was. Su Bei remained at an absolute disadvantage. The spear speed he had always been proud of looked full of openings in Lu Yingyue's eyes, and his attacks often vanished without a trace.

To be honest, it had been a long time since he had enjoyed using his spear technique this much. His opponents either fell before he could exert himself, or they did not practice spear techniques at all. Once they used their strength, he could not bring his own spear technique into play whatsoever.

But Lu Yingyue, standing opposite him, was no less astonished than Su Bei.

This kid's blood and vitality were far too abundant. It was a little absurd!

If he did not know Su Bei's background so clearly, he would have suspected that this man was also a fourth- or fifth-order martial artist suppressing his strength to spar with him.

Boom!

Lu Yingyue exerted a little force with his spear. Su Bei only felt a vast, overwhelming power crash into him. He flipped backward several times to disperse the force, then withdrew his spear and stood still.

"That'll do."

Watching Su Bei dissipate the force so flawlessly, Lu Yingyue revealed a distinctly appreciative look.

He could tell that Su Bei's spear foundations were excellent. Without more than a decade of bitter training, it would have been impossible to reach this level.

"Brother Xiong really didn't oversell you. At least I didn't waste all that time waiting."

"Su Bei, right? You're very good."

One of Lu Yingyue's principles in life was this: those who practiced the spear could not possibly be bad people—American-style iaido excluded.

Su Bei gave a slight nod. "Thank you for your guidance, Captain Lu."

It seemed Lu Yingyue knew Li Xiongshan. Since he called him Brother Xiong, their relationship was probably quite close.

"You two, come along as well." Lu Yingyue nodded and gestured for them to follow. Zhao Fei and Wang Zelu exchanged a look, then both shook their heads.

"You should already know the details, but there has been a new development. The fractured space is fluctuating heavily. According to our monitoring, it will tear through the dimensional barrier in about three days."

"So time is tight."

"What you need to do is kill the Starry Sky Alien Beasts in this Shattered Battlefield and prevent them from using the Shattered Battlefield to accelerate their evolution. We'll discuss the details later."

Su Bei's expression grew much more solemn. There should originally have been at least half a month left to prepare, but it seemed plans could not keep up with changes.

"Captain, this change happened so quickly. Could it be some special kind of entity?" Wang Zelu's tone turned serious as well. "Xiaobei only just arrived. Isn't the time a little too tight? He hasn't even practiced any tactical techniques. Should we replace someone?"

Zhao Fei gave Wang Zelu a surprised glance.

Not bad, this guy had changed how he addressed him quickly. He had been calling him Su Bei just a moment ago, and now he was already calling him Xiaobei?

"No need. No one is more suitable than Su Bei. Tactical techniques are merely icing on the cake. If it really is one of those special entities, it must be eliminated as quickly as possible. What we need is raw strength."

Lu Yingyue had just tested Su Bei's strength, so he naturally knew exactly what he was capable of. If even Su Bei was not enough, then no one else would be either.

"By the way, Su Bei, you'll be the team captain. Any problem with that?"

"No problem." Su Bei agreed immediately. They had mentioned it in the vehicle earlier. It seemed being captain came with certain benefits, otherwise there would be no need to compete so fiercely for it.

It had never been decided before. Although he had no idea why Lu Yingyue had such confidence in him without even meeting him, it seemed the captain's position had always been reserved for him.

Could it really be just because he practiced the spear?

"This..."

Wang Zelu was somewhat surprised. Su Bei's strength was indeed impressive, but the other four were not useless either. Their saber techniques had also reached the Greater Achievement Realm. "Will those four agree?"

Lu Yingyue glanced at Su Bei. "Do you think they'll agree?"

Su Bei nodded, slinging his spear across his back. "I think they will. I'll give them a reason they can't refuse."

"Very good."

Wang Zelu: ...

Zhao Fei: ...

That arrogant?

They could understand the captain's confidence, but why was Su Bei so confident too?

Was it because practicing the spear had made him that way?

Lu Yingyue, however, gave the two of them a surprised look. "How did you two do your job?"

"Didn't Su Bei tell you that his martial arts realm in fist techniques is perfection?"

Thanks to reader 1257 for the reward. The results have dropped rather badly these past few days, probably because there have been too many transition chapters. The transition chapters are all over now, so I'm asking for continued reading support. Even if you don't read, just keep it in your library and scroll straight to the end of the chapter. Please, everyone. The plot is about to truly unfold. Thank you.