If There Was a Chance

"Top notch?"

Yu Jingming shook his head violently.

"I don't have that kind of thought. I just want to be able to cultivate so that I can protect my family if we encounter danger in the future."

Shen Heng carefully examined Yu Jingming's face, and after confirming that this was indeed the other party's true thought, he let out a soft breath.

"That's good. Lacking ability will indeed put you at a disadvantage when facing top martial artists or Calamity Beast of the same level."

"But if you can delve into physical fitness, combat skills, and the Origin Power Manipulation, you won't be much worse than an average martial artist."

"If one is even stronger, it wouldn't be impossible to rival martial artists with C-Class or B-Class abilities."

"Huh? Is it really possible to do this without the ability?" Yu Jingming he asked, somewhat incredulously.

He had already prepared himself to be among the lowest ranks of martial artists.

"Hmm." Shen Heng nodded, looking at Yu Jingming and asking, "What do you think is the essence of ability?"

"This, the essence of ability..." Yu Jingming opened his mouth, unsure how to reply.

This kind of question is too profound for a beginner like him to understand.

Shen Heng didn't expect to get a reply from Yu Jingming, so he explained directly:

"The essence of ability is simply a more efficient and targeted application of Origin Power."

"Martial artists who haven't undergone special training can only simply manipulate Origin Power when they try to Origin Power."

"Just like I just taught you, guide the Origin Power to flow throughout your body along the movements of the Five Animal Fist."

"Or perhaps you'll try it someday, imbuing the longsword with Origin Power to enhance your attack power."

"These can all be described as rudimentary applications of Origin Power, or perhaps as generalized applications."

"Capable martial artists have bodies that function like a sophisticated piping system, capable of directly transforming Origin Power into specific forms, rules, and methods for use."

Therefore, in this process, ability merely serves to transform the Origin Power.

"So, people who lack ability are actually just lacking this... transformation organ?" Yu Jingming asked somewhat uncertainly.

"Yes, you could understand it that way." Shen Heng nodded. "Or rather, it's a high-level combat technique."

"Advanced combat techniques..." Yu Jingming murmured.

"Yes, abilities are like a combat skill you're given at the start of the game. The higher the level of the ability, the higher the grade of the combat skill, like this."

As Shen Heng spoke, he raised his hand.

"You can feel it."

Yu Jingming looked up at Shen Heng with some confusion, then subconsciously placed his hand on Shen Heng's arm as Shen Heng had instructed.

He closed his eyes and carefully sensed it.

A moment later, as if sensing something, Yu Jingming suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Shen Heng.

"Mr. Shen Heng, there's something moving inside your body."

"Hmm, what did you think it was?" Shen Heng looked calmly at Yu Jingming.

"Blood? No..." Yu Jingming said, shaking his head in denial.

He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Shen Heng and said:

"It's Origin Power! Origin Power has been flowing continuously within your body!"

"Hmm." Shen Heng lowered his hand.

"This is a combat technique I developed, Flow!"

"It continuously strengthens the body by allowing the Origin Power to flow within it."

"At my current stage, the enhancement it provides is no weaker than a typical D-Class or E-grade body enhancement ability."

Although combat skills in the Martial World Easy Exchange are classified into F- S-Class, just like abilities, it does not mean that the two are of equal value.

Compared to abilities with the same effect, combat skills in the Martial World Easy Exchange are usually 1-3 levels weaker.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the combat techniques in the Martial World Easy Exchange are meaningless.

For example, if your attack power is very strong but your defense is weak, you can look for combat skills that can enhance your defense in the Martial World Easy Exchange.

Alternatively, if your mobility is relatively poor, you can find a footwork technique in the Martial World Easy Exchange to increase your movement speed.

In short, the combat skills in Martial World Easy Exchange are meant to help you supplement your abilities, not to compare them to your strengths.

"Can it be compared to regular D-Class or E-level physical enhancement abilities?" Yu Jingming's eyes lit up. "Mr. Shen Heng, can I learn this combat skill later?"

After saying that, he seemed to remember something and quickly added:

"I'll exchange the points you need from the Martial Arts Association!"

In the Martial World Easy Exchange, a significant portion of the resources can also be exchanged within the Martial Arts Association.

However, the points required for redemption are 2-3 times more expensive than those in Martial World Easy Exchange.

"You don't need to consider that for now. To successfully learn this combat skill, you need to reach Fourth Tier," Shen Heng said.

"I see!" Yu Jingming, somewhat disappointed.

When he first heard it, he thought that if he could learn this move, he would be equivalent to a D-Class or E-level ability user.

Shen Heng looked at Yu Jingming and said:

I'm telling you this just to let you know.

"Although I may not have the ability to compare with the top people, becoming a decent martial artist is still achievable."

So you don't need to belittle yourself, just focus on your practice!

"Okay, I understand!"

Yu Jingming nodded vigorously, his expression visibly relaxed.

He bowed deeply to Shen Heng.

"Thank you, Mr. Shen Heng!"

"It's nothing." Shen Heng shook his head indifferently.

"By the way, Mr. Shen Heng, I'd like to ask you a question," Yu Jingming suddenly asked.

"Is it related to cultivation?" Shen Heng asked, looking at Yu Jingming.

"No, it's about you personally." Yu Jingming shook his head.

"My personal one?" Shen Heng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"Yes, it's the question you just asked me." Yu Jingming nodded and looked at Shen Heng earnestly as he asked:

Have you ever thought about becoming one of the top performers?

Shen Heng was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and after a long while, he chuckled softly:

"If there's a chance..."

Canglan Saber School.

"Jingming is back?"

"Jingming!"

"Scene..."

Yu Jingming smiled and responded to everyone who greeted him.

Since the government announced the invasion of the Ruins Realm, their business has improved significantly.

The number of people has jumped from less than ten to more than twenty.

On the contrary, the number of people participating in judo and taekwondo, which were popular in peacetime, has decreased significantly.

Nobody's stupid; nobody wants to fight the Calamity Beast's minions head-on with their fists.