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Chapter 127: Selecting New Secret Arts
Chapter 127: Selecting New Secret Arts (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Zhang Cheng rubbed his stubbled chin, gathering his thoughts. He then reached for a white training spear from the wall, which was lined with swords, spears, and halberds.
“Lin Qi, you’ve now mastered all three Black Iron Rank spear techniques, grasping their essence completely.”
“Continuing to practice them won’t significantly improve your Spear Techniques stage.”
“You need to study a new Spear Techniques manual.”
“Secret arts are categorized by refinement level from lowest to highest: Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, and Gold.”
“Each tier’s manuals progressively increase in complexity and force application.”
“For example, Bronze-level techniques not only feature more refined forms but also incorporate the use of Vital Force, which every martial artist must master.”
Lin Qi nodded. This explained the strange sensation he’d felt during yesterday’s duel with Lone Wolf. When their blades clashed, a foreign Vital Force had surged through his arm, numbing it instantly and slowing his speed.
“Swish swish—”
Zhang Cheng twirled the long spear, piercing the air as he continued:
“Breaking into the Second Realm strengthens your tendons, allowing you to generate power through muscle and sinew.”
“This creates Vital Force during movement.”
“The stronger your Body Constitution, the more clearly you’ll perceive this internal Vital Force.”
“Initially, this force disperses like water, but you must learn to control it. This is where Fist Techniques become crucial.”
“They teach you to grip this force, while Bronze-tier manuals teach you to channel it through weapons to amplify your strikes.”
“Black Iron manuals only scratch the surface of Vital Force, covering it minimally in their three core killing moves.”
“Swish!!”
Zhang Cheng thrust his spear violently, its shaft vibrating with a loud hum. The tip shrieked as it carved through the air, even producing a low, tearing sound.
From a few meters away, Lin Qi felt an invisible force radiate from the weapon, dispersing in the air like an explosion. This was the Vital Force Zhang Cheng described. He imagined the devastation it could wreak on flesh and organs if channeled through a strike.
“At advanced levels, Vital Force can tear muscles and destroy internal organs on contact,” Zhang Cheng concluded.
Lin Qi’s eyes gleamed. If he’d known this yesterday, facing Lone Wolf wouldn’t have been so difficult.
“Hmph.”
Zhang Cheng planted the spear back on the wall and continued:
“There are far more Bronze-tier manuals than Black Iron, and they vary widely in style.”
“You’ve mastered three spear techniques, but your first Bronze manual must suit you.”
“For example, since your strength lies in the fierce, domineering style of the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, you should choose a manual with a similar approach.”
“Choose carefully—it’s expensive, and there are no refunds.”
“I understand!”
“Thank you, Master!”
Lin Qi bowed sincerely. Zhang Cheng’s explanation had clarified everything.
Minutes later, as Lin Qi departed, Zhang Cheng wondered what manual he’d choose. He already had several five-star-rated options in mind—all fierce and domineering.
……
That evening, in Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion’s B126 hall, darkness reigned until a voice broke it:
“Jiang Tao, happy birthday!”
In the training hall, a table held a creamy white birthday cake, its candles flickering.
Jiang Miaoyin suddenly popped a red party popper, showering the room with confetti as the lights flipped on. Jiang Tao’s eyes welled with tears.
“Brother Qi, Miaoyin, thank you both!”
“You’re turning 18—of course we’d celebrate,” Lin Qi smiled.
After blowing out the candles, Jiang Tao began slicing the 20-inch cake. When the trio finished, Lin Qi handed him a large white box.
Soon, only Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin remained. After tidying up, they began training.
Jiang Tao opened the gift: two pairs of black hollow rings.
“Ten-pound Gravity Rings!” he recognized instantly.
Sliding them onto his arms and legs, he tested their weight. They fit snugly.
“Not bad,” he muttered, grabbing his battle saber to practice Blade Techniques.
Half an hour later—
“Haaah!”
Jiang Tao collapsed, gasping, sweat drenching his uniform. His limbs trembled violently.
“Damn, this is exhausting!”
He guzzled an Energy Brew, staring at the rings. Initially unobtrusive, after exhaustion set in, their weight burned through his arms and legs. Even his grip on the saber faltered.
“I don’t know how Brother Qi does this daily,” he thought, dragging himself into the Recovery Pod two hours later.
……
Back in B123 Martial Arts Training Hall, Lin Qi reflected: Soon, I’ll turn 18 too.
He’d given Jiang Tao his Gravity Rings as a gift. Since their builds were similar, they’d fit. But now, he needed heavier ones.
“Xiaochan, open Crimson Heaven Residence!”
“Access granted, Master.”
A green holographic screen materialized, accompanied by Crimson Heaven’s signature fanfare. As the interface loaded, he navigated directly to the “Manuals” section.
His goal was clear: find the perfect Spear Techniques and Body Techniques manuals. With his Status Panel, selecting the right ones would be efficient.
Filtering: Manuals → Bronze-tier → Spear Techniques
Instantly, options appeared:
《Blazing Horizon Spear Techniques》
Type: Spear Techniques Manual
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 3 million Xia Kingdom Yuan (Xky)
Source: Crimson Heaven
《Meteor Shower Spear Techniques》
Type: Spear Techniques Manual
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 3 million Xky
Source: Black Radiance ×1.5
《Adamantine Body Spear Techniques》
Type: Spear Techniques Manual
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 3 million Xky
Source: Abyssal Maw ×1.5
《Open Sky Spear Techniques》
Type: Manual
Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: 2 million Xky
Source: Crimson Heaven
《Ironblood Spear Techniques》
Type: Manual
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Price: 1 million Xky
Source: Crimson Heaven
……
(End of Chapter)
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