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Chapter 132: Thunderflash Body Arts
Chapter 132: Thunderflash Body Arts (Requesting Monthly Votes)
Martial Dao Calendar
March 12, 2046
The second day after the inspection team arrived in Tianhai City.
Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, Room B126
Lin Qi swung his long spear, his muscles bulging as Vital Energy surged through his body, veins throbbing visibly. His skin flushed crimson, white vapor rising from his sweat as it poured off him like rain.
His eyes sharp, he twisted his wrist, vibrating the spear shaft until its tip trembled violently.
Swish! Swish!!
Haaah!
Shish~
The heavy spear carved through the air in the Split Mountain Spear Techniques, emitting shrill whistling sounds with every movement. Air pressure rippled violently, tearing through the space around him with each shift of technique.
With a final thrust, a storm of Vital Force erupted from the spearhead like crashing waves, unleashing mountain-shattering power.
Lin Qi halted, his gaze bright yet weary. His arms trembled, but his entire aura had transformed.
"This is Vital Energy circulation. It feels incredible—even a casual strike now rivals a killing move."
"This is the Split Mountain Spear Techniques' unique Vital Energy: Mountain-Sundering Force."
"It’s devastating, designed to tear through anything."
He mused on his future path: mastering more Vital Energy to enhance his techniques, refining his precision until he unlocked the three legendary killing moves.
Haaah...
Gasping for breath, Lin Qi downed an Energy Brew. Moments later, he retrieved a black metal box from a white cabinet in the corner, opened it, and pulled out a new manual—Thunderflash Body Arts.
The Split Mountain Spear Techniques had been mastered. Now, it was time to learn a new body cultivation method.
The manual’s golden cover bore four bold, flowing characters: Thunderflash Body Arts.
Lin Qi flipped it open.
"Thunderflash Body Arts is an exquisite physical cultivation technique inspired by lightning’s speed and fluidity."
"When executed, it resembles flashing thunder—extremely fast with unpredictable movement patterns."
"This technique emphasizes speed and explosive power, demanding exceptional core strength, flexibility, coordination, and muscle control."
Lin Qi nodded. Without a strong physique, one wouldn’t survive the training.
Thunderflash Body Arts wasn’t merely a body technique; it was a footwork method requiring leg strength to propel agile, twisting movements—entirely new territory for him.
He inserted a U-Disk into his device, projecting an instructional video.
The video showed a middle-aged man in a black martial arts uniform, lean and sharp, with a cross-shaped scar slashing his face.
"For body technique training, begin with basic footwork on flat ground."
"Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, lower your center of gravity..."
"Footsteps must flow seamlessly, like lightning flashing twice in succession..."
Lin Qi mimicked the movements slowly, his motions clumsy and stiff. The instructor, however, moved with lightning reflexes, his body gliding in perfect harmony.
Under 200 jin (approx. 220 lbs) of gravity, Lin Qi drilled tirelessly. Fatigue set in quickly; his legs grew leaden, trembling with each step as the burn tested his will.
Haaah!
Plop!
Gritting his teeth, he ignored the sweat dripping to the floor. He focused on the footwork, recalling the muscle coordination techniques from the manual.
Two hours later...
Haaah~
Lin Qi adjusted his stance. His movements, once sluggish, now flowed smoothly. Muscles tensed, Vital Energy coursing through his legs like electric currents. Suddenly, his footwork split into a phantom-like blur.
[Through relentless training, you’ve mastered Thunderflash Body Arts. You’ve learned Body Techniques. Body Techniques +5%]
[Body Techniques: Stage 7% → 12%]
Haaah...
With his final step, Lin Qi collapsed to the ground, breathless.
"Finally mastered the basics!"
He grinned at his Status Panel, relief washing over him.
The sudden 5% boost in his Body Techniques was unexpected, signaling a massive leap in his physical prowess.
After a moment, he stood, testing his new footwork. His body twisted and pivoted with newfound agility. Dodging an opponent’s strikes would now feel second nature.
"No wonder these cultivation manuals are so effective."
Unlike spear techniques, which measured progress by learned killing moves, Thunderflash Body Arts divided mastery into four stages: Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, and Perfect.
"At Introductory Stage, I’ve grasped the basics—my speed and flexibility are already superior to normal."
"Reaching Intermediate means I can weave through a battlefield effortlessly."
He stepped into the bathroom. His training regimen now included martial arts, fist techniques, spear techniques, and body cultivation—four disciplines consuming all his time. Paired with the Gravity Ring, the workload was brutal.
"Exhausting, but my progress is skyrocketing."
As hot water cascaded over him, fatigue lingered. Without his Dragon Vigor Tiger Might innate talent and the Template’s enhancements, his body wouldn’t have endured this pace.
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Meanwhile, in a dim bedroom at Rongshan Residential District...
Jiang Tao solemnly retrieved a black box from a battered brown nightstand, its surface resembling a jewelry case with a fingerprint scanner.
Beep!
The scanner flashed green.
The box opened, revealing a deep crimson teardrop-shaped gemstone nestled inside.
Jiang Tao lifted it to the light, puzzled.
"What’s this?"
His parents, members of an Otherworld exploration team, had brought it back before their final mission. They’d told him to open it on his 18th birthday—then vanished into the Otherworld, leaving no trace.
"No instructions, no warnings... How am I supposed to figure this out?" he muttered.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his fingertip. He’d brushed the gem’s tip, its edge slicing his skin effortlessly.
The gem pulsed violently, liquefying as it surged into his wound. The cut sealed instantly.
"What the—?!"
Jiang Tao recoiled, heart pounding. A foreign presence now coursed through him, stirring unease.
---
Two days later, in Crimson Vault’s Room B126...
Lin Qi, clad in black martial attire, studied Jiang Tao.
"You’re saying that crimson gem entered your body?"
Jiang Tao nodded. "Brother Qi, do you think I’ll end up like a novel protagonist—finding a treasure, skyrockets to power, becoming the strongest on Blue Planet?"
"Maybe not impossible..."
Lin Qi paused, recalling Jiang Tao’s words. The gem came from the Otherworld. Since it had fused with Jiang Tao, there was no removing it. Perhaps this was his destined opportunity.
"But why tell me?"
"Besides A Miao, you’re the only one I trust, Brother Qi. I know you’d never betray me."
Lin Qi smiled, touched. "Keep this secret—no one else must know."
"Rest assured!" Jiang Tao thumped his chest. "Only the three of us will know."
"Any changes in the past two days?"
"Not much. Better sleep, more energy... Oh, I feel like yesterday’s version of me couldn’t touch today’s me!"
Lin Qi chuckled. The effects were subtle now—but perhaps explosive later.
"Let’s go. The Genius Battle Tournament’s sixth round starts soon."
They left the training hall.
As they walked, Jiang Tao eyed Lin Qi’s black gravity ring. Soon, he’d upgrade to a 50-jin (approx. 60 lbs) ring.
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Virtual Hall
Crowds clustered around screens, eyes fixed on the red "Genius Battle Tournament" leaderboard beside the Scarlet List.
"Sixth round starts soon—64 to 32! Half the competitors get cut."
"Only three left from Cang Province. Hope they all advance."
The province pinned its hopes on them.
"Li and God of Wind are safe bets. Yang Jian’s in trouble."
In a corner, Lü Xiang, Guo Heng, and others waved at Lin Qi.
"Brother Qi!"
"Everyone’s here." Lin Qi nodded, taking his seat.
"Brother Qi, we’re counting on you three!" Qiu Siying clenched her fists, her purple tracksuit glowing under the lights.
"I’ll make it."
Finishing his drink, Lin Qi entered the Neural Pod.
"Think he’ll win?" Wu Feng asked.
"He’ll win." Jiang Tao’s voice was firm. He’d seen Lin Qi’s 50-jin struggles—victory was inevitable.
Guo Heng remained silent. "If Lin Qi mastered Vital Energy circulation, he might advance..."
"But if not..."
His sister had warned: All top 50 talents had reached Stage 2 and grasped Vital Energy.
(End of Chapter)
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