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Chapter 111: The Pillar of Spirit
Chapter 111: The Pillar of Spirit
"Martial Arts Skills have reached the Fourth Stage."
"Whether it's a spear or a saber, all weapons are just external tools. The most fundamental aspect is your inner self." Li Yang explained, "When practicing any weapon, you must first find harmony with your inner self."
"The spear pursues the intent of relentless advancement. Its unpredictable transformations and specialized attacks require our spirits to resonate with it to unleash its full power."
"The Starlight Spear Technique, on the surface, seems to focus on defense. However, the essence lies in the explosive attacks hidden behind that defense." Li Yang provided a detailed explanation.
Time ticked by, second by second.
In truth, this wasn't Li Yang's first time explaining the Starlight Spear Technique.
But today, due to Li Yuan's situation, he intentionally chose the Starlight Spear Technique and started his lecture from the very beginning.
From the underlying principles of the spear technique to the breakdown of each movement, and finally, the ultimate intention of combining the five forms into one.
Every student listened intently.
Not everyone practiced the spear, but as cultivators of long weapons, they all shared common ground.
"Starlight Spear Technique, so that's how it is." Li Yuan was completely engrossed in Li Yang's lecture.
Although the secret manuals he had obtained also provided guidance from intelligent teachers, their capabilities were limited.
Li Yang's explanations were much clearer.
Half an hour later, each student took turns going up to spar with Instructor Li Yang.
Finally, the class, which had lasted nearly two hours, came to an end.
"After class, take some time to reflect on what you've learned."
"At the same time next week, I'll be lecturing on staff techniques." Li Yang announced, "Class dismissed."
"Li Yuan, spend some time with your senior brothers and sisters. In half an hour, come to my office." Li Yang instructed, then left the martial arts room.
"Yes, Instructor Li Yang." Li Yuan nodded.
As soon as Li Yang stepped out of the classroom, the other dozen or so senior brothers and sisters all turned their attention to Li Yuan.
"Li Yuan, where are you from? How did you cultivate?"
"Li Yuan, do you have a girlfriend?"
"Hey, Li Yuan, let's exchange V messages." One of the senior sisters directly suggested, showing great enthusiasm.
Li Yuan responded to each of them, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"I'm Yan He, welcome, Li Yuan." The only Origin Martial Artist among them, a tall and slender youth, smiled.
Instantly, the others quieted down, indicating Yan He's high status among them.
"Senior Brother Yan." Li Yuan nodded.
"Li Yuan, Senior Brother Yan is an Origin Martial Artist among us. Not only that, but his spear technique has reached the Subtle Level. He's one of the top ten experts in the entire school." The senior sister named Shi Xiao, a junior, introduced him.
"Origin Martial Artist? Subtle Level?" Li Yuan was secretly amazed.
Even Uncle Wan hadn't reached the Subtle Level.
Just as he had expected, the top students of Kunlun Martial University, after years of cultivation and accumulation, indeed included a group of experts.
"Since Li Yuan just arrived, let's celebrate with a banquet at my villa tomorrow evening. It'll be a great way to welcome him." Yan He, with a refined demeanor, smiled.
"A banquet?" Li Yuan was taken aback.
Could they hold banquets within the school?
"Li Yuan, this is our way of welcoming new junior brothers and sisters to our instructor's tutelage. It's a way to foster camaraderie." Shi Xiao explained with a smile, "All you need to do is contribute some money, and the school's logistics department will take care of everything."
"Our Kunlun Martial University isn't your ordinary martial arts university." Shi Xiao laughed, "Moreover, Senior Brother Yan is an Origin Martial Artist with incredible wealth. He frequently ventures into the Star Realm and has an astonishing income. Don't worry about saving him a few thousand coins."
Li Yuan instantly understood.
In a sense, this group of senior brothers and sisters represented a different circle within Kunlun Martial University. They couldn't be considered ordinary university students. While they seemed peaceful now, their potential for explosive power was immense.
Especially Senior Brother Yan, with his Subtle Level skills, was incredibly formidable when unleashed.
Upon graduation, his status might even surpass that of Uncle Wan.
After all, how old was he? He had the potential to become a Skysoaring Martial Artist in the future.
"Alright."
Li Yuan smiled, "Thank you for the invitation, Senior Brother Yan. I'll definitely be there tomorrow."
This group of senior brothers and sisters was his future network.
"Good, I'll be waiting for you tomorrow, Li Yuan." Yan He said, "If you have any questions about cultivation, feel free to ask us."
"Okay." Li Yuan nodded.
Li Yuan wanted to connect with more of them.
Similarly, none of these senior brothers and sisters were fools. With a little analysis, they understood Li Yuan's terrifying potential.
The bond among fellow disciples was precious.
Similar to the relationship between Wan Qinghe and Zhao, the associate dean of the Eighth Academy.
"By the way..."
"Li Yuan, since you just arrived, if you have time, you can go to the 'Pillar of Spirit' and give it a try." Yan He suggested.
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother."
...
After bidding farewell to his new senior brothers and sisters, Li Yuan arrived at Instructor Li Yang's office on time.
"Instructor." Li Yuan knocked lightly on the door frame without entering directly.
"You're here?" Li Yang smiled slightly, "Come in."
"This is your combat instructor, Jiang Lun." Li Yang introduced, "A 27th-level Origin Martial Artist with Subtle Level skills, and also a spear technique instructor."
"Starting tomorrow, every three days, he'll spar with you for specialized training." Li Yang said.
"Combat instructor?" Li Yuan was shocked.
A 27th-level Origin Martial Artist was assigned to spar with him? Such luxury! This Origin Martial Artist's strength far surpassed that of Uncle Wan.
"Usually, aren't combat classes with sparring partners?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.
According to the academy's introduction, freshmen like him would typically be paired with 15th to 20th-level martial artists for combat training.
After all, there were only so many Origin Martial Artist instructors to go around, and they mainly provided general guidance.
"What's so surprising?" Li Yang smiled, "Ordinary students usually have 15th to 20th-level sparring partners. Only the top students with exceptional strength get paired with ordinary Origin Martial Artists."
"But you're different."
"The S-Class Training Contract is limited to less than fifty copies in the entire school, and each one is accompanied by a real teacher," Li Yang said. "Training with Instructor Jiang Lun will be far more effective than with an ordinary partner."
Li Yang smiled. "You haven't met Instructor Jiang Lun yet."
"Instructor Jiang," Li Yuan said respectfully.
"I heard from President Li that you were already at the middle stage of the Fourth Level upon enrollment," Jiang Lun smiled. "I've never taught such a powerful disciple before. I hope that through our training, I can help you take that next step."
Li Yuan nodded.
Finally, he felt the uniqueness of the S-Class Training Contract. How much would it cost to have such a powerful Origin Martial Artist as a training partner?
A single training session would cost at least two hundred thousand Blue Star Coins.
And this was only scheduled once every three days.
After arranging a training time with Instructor Jiang Lun, Li Yuan was told, "Instructor Jiang is a formal teacher, so he can only train with you once every three days."
"Every day, I will arrange for an ordinary Origin Martial Artist to train with you," Li Yang continued. "Combat training stimulates the body in all aspects."
"I can handle any duration."
"As long as your body can take it."
"The effects will be far better than virtual battles. From now on, try to reduce your time spent fighting on the Starfield Combat Network."
"Yes, sir," Li Yuan said, his heart filled with awe.
Indeed, the effects of combat training were far superior to virtual battles.
The key question was, who could afford it? Li Yang's arrangement was equivalent to having multiple Origin Martial Artists training with him, which was incredibly extravagant.
"Let's go."
"Follow me," Li Yang said as he led the way out of the office.
Li Yuan hurried to keep up.
Riding on a flying vehicle, the two of them soon arrived at the Phoenix Tower.
The Phoenix Tower was a public building for junior, senior, and graduate students, divided into three buildings.
Without a doubt, the Phoenix Tower was named after the giant bird skeleton statue standing in the large square outside the building, with a wingspan of over two hundred meters.
It was as if the sky had been covered.
"A Transcendent Skysoaring Realm Star Realm creature?" Li Yuan held his breath as he gazed at the massive skeleton.
"Yes," Li Yang replied. "It's a Transcendent Skysoaring Realm bird, a gift from Elder Dongfang Ji. After he killed it, he donated the body to the school, and it was eventually placed here as a memorial."
Li Yuan sighed inwardly.
He had read the introduction of Kunlun Martial University, and there were at least three publicly displayed Transcendent Skysoaring Realm Star Realm creature skeletons.
As for Skysoaring Realm creatures, there were over ten of them.
This served as a warning to the younger students and a display of Kunlun Martial University's illustrious achievements.
Huff! Huff! The two of them landed on the ground and walked towards the Phoenix Tower. Along the way, many students greeted President Li.
President Li responded to each of them.
Soon, President Li led Li Yuan to the eastern building of the Phoenix Tower, passing by several formidable guards.
They descended underground.
A flash of light illuminated the stairs.
Before Li Yuan stood a massive underground square, over ten meters high and covering thousands of square meters.
The square was brightly lit.
On the square, there were over a hundred students scattered in different areas, each with their eyes closed.
Many of them had contorted expressions, seemingly enduring great pain.
There were also many with beads of sweat on their foreheads.
"What's this?" Li Yuan held his breath as he looked at this scene, his gaze instinctively drawn to the tall bronze pillar at the end of the square.
It was about five meters tall and two meters in diameter.
Bronze hue! Not the greenish hue of aged bronze, but a golden hue, its surface engraved with countless intricate mystic runes, making it appear incredibly mysterious and noble.
Although they were over a hundred meters apart, Li Yuan could still feel the mysterious spiritual pressure emanating from the bronze pillar, making him slightly uncomfortable.
"Instructor, is this the Spirit Pillar described in the school's introduction?" Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.
"Yes!"
"The Spirit Pillar is the first treasure of Kunlun Martial University and the only one among the top five schools in Xia Nation," Li Yang said with a hint of pride. "This is the most important gift Elder Dongfang Ji gave to Kunlun Martial University."
"It's because of the Spirit Pillar that Kunlun Martial University has been able to subtly surpass Capital Martial University over the past few decades." Li Yuan held his breath and nodded.
Among the top five schools in Xia Nation, Capital Martial University, located in the capital, held a special status and received the most funding.
However, Kunlun Martial University was no less impressive and seemed even stronger!
According to many sources, this was due to the Spirit Pillar sent by Elder Dongfang Ji.
"Go ahead and try it. Let's see how far you can get," Li Yang said with a smile.
"Yes, sir," Li Yuan said as he walked down the steps, step by step, towards the distant giant bronze pillar.
The first fifty meters were quite easy, and he didn't feel too uncomfortable.
However.
When Li Yuan approached within fifty meters of the bronze pillar and crossed the marked 'caution line' on the ground.
"Buzz~"
It was as if he had stepped into a special domain, and an invisible spiritual pressure instantly enveloped Li Yuan.
Boom~ It was like a huge hammer smashing down on Li Yuan's consciousness.
Fortunately!
Li Yuan's spiritual consciousness was incredibly powerful.
"Hmm?" Li Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly in shock. "Such a strong spiritual pressure!"
"Boom~" "Boom~" This spiritual pressure wasn't a one-time occurrence but came in waves, like a tide, constantly pressing down on Li Yuan's spirit.
The spiritual pressure Li Yuan endured kept increasing.
"You're trying it for the first time, and you can withstand it so easily. Your spiritual power is indeed extraordinary," Li Yang appeared, smiling. "Do you understand the importance of this Spirit Pillar now?"
"To temper and strengthen my spiritual power?" Li Yuan asked softly.
"Yes!"
Li Yang nodded. "Just like physical training, repeated crazy training will naturally improve your strength and speed."
"Spiritual power is the same."
"The Spirit Pillar is meant to exploit the martial artist's spiritual power, causing their spirit to become fatigued. Then, as the spirit recovers, the spiritual power will naturally become stronger," Li Yang said softly.
(End of Chapter)
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