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Chapter 114: Breakthrough in Fist Techniques
Chapter 114: Breakthrough in Fist Techniques (Seeking Monthly Votes)
Inside a private martial arts training hall of a villa...
Li Zhou poured a Vital Energy Pill into his hand, swallowing it despite the nausea creeping up his throat. Clenching his jaw, he muttered to himself with steely determination:
"Lin Qi's progress is too fast. I need to keep pushing myself."
"If I don't hurry up, not just Lin Qi, but Jiang Tao will overtake me too."
"I used to hate these pills, but now I have to take one every week just to keep improving."
"I'm the top student in the grade! If I let others surpass me, I'll lose all face."
"My Vital Energy Stat must rise faster!"
The more he spoke, the more resolute he became.
...
So hot!
Within minutes, Lin Qi felt his body temperature skyrocketing. A searing pain burned in his stomach as if his insides were ablaze. The Vital Energy Pill had begun its work, scorching every organ like a forge. His entire body flushed crimson as muscles activated under the intense heat.
This state dwarfed even the first time he'd used Crimson Blood Healing Balm.
Assuming a combat stance, he began practicing Five Elements Boxing, starting with the Tiger Form.
"Peng peng!!"
Fingers curled into claws, muscles tensed, tendons contracted as power surged through his arms into the Tiger Claw technique.
As he slashed outward, force erupted from his fingertips, violently releasing the accumulated energy.
White Tiger Presents the Claw!
Furious Tiger Through the Forest!
With each practiced movement, his muscles convulsed violently while tendons quivered like plucked strings. Connective tissues joined the symphony of motion as strength surged to his fingertips.
Lin Qi's eyes gleamed. The Tiger Form relied on intent guiding the spirit, joints generating force, and qi accelerating power...
He'd thought he'd mastered its essence before, but now, with tendons working in sync with muscles, he saw the energy flow clearly - completely different from before.
This was true "jin" force - requiring coordinated muscle-tendon activation.
Previously, he'd only vaguely sensed this power. Now as he executed the Tiger Claw again...
"Peng peng peng!!"
The air exploded with force as his technique shattered the atmosphere around him - something impossible before.
Riding this breakthrough, Lin Qi powered through the discomfort. From Tiger Form, he flowed into Crane, Snake, Dragon, and Ape forms. Each martial technique activated his tendons alongside muscles, creating a new revelation.
He fought with growing exhilaration, sweat pouring off his body as his martial arts uniform clung to him, revealing bulging muscles and thick tendons. Completely immersed in refining his Fist Techniques, he lost himself in the moment.
Two hours later...
[You've gained new insights into the Tiger Form of the Five Elements Boxing. Fist Techniques +1%]
[You've gained new insights into the Crane Form of the Five Elements Boxing. Fist Techniques +1%]
[...]
[You've consumed a Vital Energy Pill. Your muscles and connective tissues have been thoroughly tempered. Vital Energy Stat increased. Vital Energy Stat +0.5]
[Vital Energy Stat: 16→16.5]
[Fist Techniques: Second Stage 32%→37%]
...
"Haa... haa..."
Lin Qi gasped for breath, sweat evaporating in white mist as his body cooled down. Staring at his status panel, excitement surged through him. Today's training had propelled his Fist Techniques significantly forward.
The synchronized muscle-tendon power flow had finally clicked.
His martial arts proficiency jumped 5% in one session - a major leap. And this was just the beginning. More improvements would follow.
Breaking through the Second Realm and tempering his tendons had sharpened his bodily control and strength perception.
An added benefit: these improvements would feed back into his Spear Techniques, boosting his proficiency there as well.
His gaze lingered on the Vital Energy Stat. The pill's effects delighted him - 0.5 increase in one dose would've taken weeks previously.
Suddenly parched, he grabbed his Energy Brew and drank three large bottles.
"Haa..."
Deep breaths expelled residual discomfort - the burning sensation from the pill's side effects. He knew this would fade with a few days' rest before the next dose.
The pills worked wonders, but required cooldown periods.
Eyeing the Thunderhorn Longspear hanging on the wall, Lin Qi exhaled sharply. "Next, focus on Spear Techniques. Time to prepare for the Genius Championship!"
He seized his Black Long Spear and resumed training.
...
In the second semester of senior year, time flew as countless prodigies prepared for the Genius Championship.
At Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, Room B123...
Lin Qi's body radiated heat as he held a 50-jin Black Long Spear overhead, arms locked in perfect straightness, eyes shut tight. Despite trembling muscles and bulging veins, he remained statue-still.
Ten minutes passed.
"Ding ding!!"
The alarm sounded. Lin Qi's eyes snapped open. With explosive speed, he retracted the spear and launched into consecutive thrusts.
"Shua shua!!"
The spear vibrated, tip flashing like a serpent striking - cold light reflecting from its razor-sharp point.
Within seconds, he executed fifteen thrusts, each shaking the air itself.
12... 13... 14...
15!!
"Chi~"
The final strike landed. Before him, a tiny black dot the size of a pen tip hung from a training dummy. All fifteen strikes had hit this exact spot.
"Haa..."
Lin Qi halted, exhaling a thick breath. His eyes gleamed. "Fifteen strikes per second - my speed's increased! Each thrust pierces the same point with perfect precision."
He launched into Spear Techniques: the Overbearing Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, the Swift Dripping Water Spear Art, and the Steady Rock Solid Spear Techniques.
Techniques flowed seamlessly - one after another, without hesitation. The Mountain-Shattering method radiated overwhelming force, Dripping Water became a lightning blur, and Rock Solid anchored him like an immovable mountain.
His transitions between techniques contained zero wasted motion. When power was needed, he delivered crushing force. When speed mattered, he became a blur. For defense, he was unshakable.
Lin Qi now embodied the complete warrior - mastering attack, speed, and defense equally. This versatility gave him a massive advantage in the Scarlet Realm.
Few could match his all-around prowess.
[Your mastery of Spear Techniques has deepened. Spear Techniques +1%]
[Spear Techniques: Second Stage 22%→23%]
...
Watching his progress, Lin Qi exhaled deeply. He'd pushed his potential to the limit.
Tomorrow - the Genius Championship would begin.
(End of Chapter)
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