Only three days remained until the showdown with Hisoka on the top floor, and all of Heavens Arena was ablaze with anticipation. Fighters below the 200th floor talked about it incessantly, while the Nen users above the 200th floor put their own matches on hold, preparing to witness the fateful battle between the Gale Force Hunter and Hisoka the Magician. Lin Ye, Gon, and Killua, however, immersed themselves entirely in grueling training, shutting out the clamor outside. Strong winds swept across the arena rooftop, making their clothes snap and flutter. With its expansive view overlooking the entire city and its seclusion from spectators and other fighters, it had become their private training ground. Bare-chested and drenched in sweat, Gon practiced his Nen Technique, Rock, over and over. Every punch concentrated all his Enhancement Type Nen on the surface of his fist, compressing the air with a faint explosive crack. His movements were not particularly refined, but his absolute focus and purity of purpose more than made up for it. He poured every ounce of strength into each punch, and the Nen around his fist grew increasingly concentrated and dense. "Lin Ye, look at this punch! Isn't it stronger now?" Gon slammed his fist into the specially made target they had prepared, instantly leaving a large dent in its hard alloy center. "Good. Your Nen concentration has improved again." Lin Ye nodded slightly. "But remember, the core of the Enhancement Type isn't just brute strength. It's perfect synchronization between your Nen and your body. When you punch, the power from your waist, legs, and shoulders needs to form one continuous line. Your Nen must burst along that same path of force, without the slightest waste." Gon immediately adjusted his stance according to Lin Ye's instructions and punched again. This time, the rush of air was steadier and the force more concentrated, driving the dent in the alloy target even deeper. Nearby, Killua was honing his Gale. His figure flashed back and forth across the rooftop, leaving only blurred afterimages. His Transmutation Nen wrapped around his feet like fine currents of air, pushing his speed beyond his own limits. Occasionally, tiny air blades flicked from his fingertips and struck distant markers with flawless precision. "Lin Ye, at my current speed, even fighters on the 200th floor would have trouble following my movements." Killua stopped, breathing slightly harder, a hint of pride in his eyes. "Your speed is enough, but your Nen endurance isn't," Lin Ye said bluntly. "Moving at high speed continuously consumes Nen. Once a fight drags on, that weakness will show. You need to learn to stabilize your Nen with Ten while moving and reduce unnecessary expenditure." Killua immediately gathered his focus and resumed practicing according to Lin Ye's instructions. Having trained as an assassin, his control over his body far surpassed that of ordinary people. All he had lacked was systematic instruction in Nen Abilities. Now, with Lin Ye guiding him, his progress was astonishingly fast. Lin Ye, meanwhile, continued refining his abilities after breaking through his bottleneck. Sometimes he used Flash Shave to move at high speed; sometimes he used Iron Body to withstand heavy objects he had tossed into the air; sometimes he sent Tempest Kick's air blades slashing skyward, trying to make his aura flow more smoothly and fuse the Six Powers with Nen more perfectly. Yet a trace of unease lingered in his heart. He knew very well how terrifying Hisoka was. Hisoka truly stood at the pinnacle of Nen users, with bizarre Nen Techniques, an exceptionally keen battle mind, and no limits whatsoever on what he would do in combat. Pleasure and slaughter intertwined in him, making him the most troublesome of opponents. Lin Ye's current defense and speed might be enough to withstand Hisoka's ordinary attacks, but if Hisoka unleashed his full strength, Lin Ye might not hold out. Hisoka's Bungee Gum and Texture Surprise were especially dangerous: one attacked, the other deceived, and together they worked seamlessly. The slightest lapse could lead straight into a trap. "I have to find a way to break through in these three days." Lin Ye sat cross-legged and closed his eyes, once again working through possible battles with Hisoka to identify the shortcomings in his abilities. His defense was solid enough, but he lacked penetrating attacks; his predictions were accurate enough, but he lacked absolute assurance when handling unexpected situations; his Six Powers were versatile enough, but he had yet to achieve a truly deep fusion with his Nen Abilities. Just as Lin Ye immersed himself in these simulations, two calm presences slowly approached the rooftop. His eyes snapped open. He rose and shielded Gon and Killua behind him, quietly gathering aura around his body as he entered a combat-ready state. His senses clearly picked up the steadiness and concentration of those two presences. Both belonged to genuine Nen users, and neither carried the slightest killing intent. The newcomers were a man and a boy. The older man wore simple casual clothes and glasses. His manner was gentle, and his eyes reflected a profound understanding of Nen Abilities. He was Wing. The younger boy followed behind him with a serious expression, the Nen of his Ten steady and solid around his body. He was Zushi. "There's no need to be nervous. We mean you no harm." Wing raised a hand slightly to signal his peaceful intentions. "My name is Wing. I'm a Nen instructor, and I've been following the training of all three of you." Lin Ye slowly eased his vigilance, though he remained cautious. From the original story, he knew that Wing was Gon and Killua's Nen instructor. Wing was not especially powerful, but his understanding of Nen's fundamentals and advanced techniques was exceptionally deep. He was a truly good teacher. "Mr. Wing." Lin Ye nodded slightly. Gon and Killua recognized Wing as well. After all, he had a modest reputation in Heavens Arena, and quite a few Nen users had received his guidance. "I've been observing you for a long time, Lin Ye." Wing's gaze settled on him, carrying a hint of curiosity and admiration. "Your Nen fundamentals are exceptionally solid. You've mastered Ten, Zetsu, Ren, and Hatsu, yet the way you use your abilities falls completely outside the conventional framework of the Hunter world." "Your defense isn't simply Ken, but a denser, more rigid aura membrane. Your movement isn't ordinary high-speed footwork, but a technique of repeated instantaneous bursts. Your attacks have no fixed category characteristics, yet they combine the solidity of the Enhancement Type with the sharpness of Emission." Wing analyzed his abilities point by point, precisely identifying their core. "You've been exploring the uses of Nen on your own, but you've never broken through the barrier to advanced Nen techniques. Am I right?" Lin Ye was shaken. All this time, he had been combining the special abilities he had brought with him when he crossed into this world with Nen Abilities, advancing through combat and trial and error. He had never encountered the Hunter world's orthodox advanced Nen techniques. Wing's words pinpointed his bottleneck exactly. "I have indeed hit a bottleneck," Lin Ye admitted sincerely, no longer concealing it. "It's become very difficult to improve my abilities any further. Against stronger opponents, I always feel that I fall short." "That's perfectly normal." Wing smiled slightly. "You're extraordinarily gifted. Getting this far on your own already puts you well ahead of most people. But advancing your Nen Abilities isn't a matter of forcing your way through with brute strength. You need to master the four advanced techniques: Shu, Ken, Ko, and Ryu. These four techniques are the foundation for every Nen user, and the key to overcoming the barriers to fusing your abilities." "Shu, Ken, Ko, and Ryu?" Gon and Killua both looked curious. "That's right." Wing nodded. "Shu evenly covers your whole body or a weapon with Nen, providing defense and reinforcement with no blind spots. Ken concentrates Nen to strengthen your defense, sacrificing flexibility for absolute hardness. Ko gathers all the Nen in your body at one point, unleashing maximum power in an instant. Ryu dynamically distributes your Nen, switching between offense and defense instantaneously to achieve the most precise use of Nen." Excitement surged through Lin Ye as he listened. These four techniques were exactly what he had been missing! His defensive aura had always gathered passively. Combined with Shu, it could provide complete coverage without blind spots and allow flexible adjustments. His attacks had always dispersed their force. Combined with Ko, they could concentrate all his Nen at a single point and unleash penetrating power. His transitions between offense and defense had always been somewhat stiff. Combined with Ryu, they could become seamless and leave no openings. And all of this was precisely what he urgently needed to face Hisoka! "Mr. Wing, please teach us!" Lin Ye bowed deeply, his voice utterly sincere. In that moment, he cast aside all his wariness. The man before him was a good teacher who could help him break through his limits. Gon and Killua hurriedly bowed as well. "Please teach us, Mr. Wing!" Looking at their earnest expressions, Wing smiled warmly. "I was already planning to teach Gon and Killua. As for you, Lin Ye, your abilities are very unusual. I'd very much like to see what heights you can reach after mastering these four advanced techniques." "For the next three days, I'll guide you throughout your training." Wing's tone grew serious. "There are only three days left until your showdown with Hisoka. Time is tight. We can't afford to waste a moment." Lin Ye, Gon, and Killua straightened at once, their eyes filled with determination. They knew these three days would be the key to breaking through their limits. The wind still howled across the rooftop, but the atmosphere of their training had become more serious than ever. Standing before the three of them, Wing began systematically explaining the essence of Shu, Ken, Ko, and Ryu, covering every detail and every technique with absolute clarity. Lin Ye devoted himself entirely to listening, absorbing the knowledge like a parched sponge soaking up water and engraving every point in his memory. He could clearly feel a whole new door slowly opening before him. Beyond it lay greater strength, the confidence to face Hisoka, and a new realm of his own Gale Path.
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