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Chapter 19: Learn It in One Try
Chapter 19: Learn It in One Try (Begging for Continued Readership)
"Spear Techniques are truly amazing!"
"The most fundamental moves can be deconstructed and recombined into entirely new formations, creating the powerful and refined Mountain-Shattering Spear Method."
"Just performing it once boosted my Spear Techniques proficiency by 2%."
Lin Qi felt the most critical part was that he’d mastered the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method after watching Zhang Cheng demonstrate it only once—no need to replay footage on his phone.
Not only had he memorized every move, but he could now execute the entire sequence flawlessly.
This proved his innate talent had reached genius-level status, far surpassing his previous capabilities.
Back then, it had taken him weeks to fully grasp the Fundamental Spear Manual.
Thinking this, Lin Qi’s motivation surged. Unfazed by fatigue, he continued swinging his spear, drilling the techniques relentlessly.
Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, First Move!
...
Ten minutes later.
"Huff—"
"Swish! Swish!"
Zhang Cheng finished the final move of his Blade Techniques, sheathing his Tang Dao and addressing the lanky boy beside him:
"Got it all recorded? Now practice on your own."
"Got it!"
The boy nodded, heading to an empty patch with his phone to begin learning the new swordsmanship.
Zhang Cheng, spear in hand, strode through the training hall, searching for Lin Qi to offer guidance on the new spear techniques.
"Beginners struggle with unfamiliar techniques. A teacher’s role is to accelerate their mastery."
"He’s probably still memorizing the moves", Zhang mused.
In his experience, even students with decent innate talent needed a day or two to fully internalize a new technique. Those with lower aptitude might take even longer.
As for prodigies who grasped techniques instantly? Rare—extremely rare. He’d encountered few like that.
Soon, he found his target.
"What the—"
"Swish! Swish!!"
Before Zhang’s eyes, a figure spun his spear with thunderous momentum. The air rippled with phantom spear tips, their piercing whistles echoing like thunderclaps.
The technique was still raw, but that wasn’t the point. Was that... the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method?
How long had it been?
Lin Qi was already performing the entire Mountain-Shattering Spear Method?
Had he learned it before?
Not impossible. Zhang knew some students faked talent to attract a teacher’s attention, hoping for special treatment.
"Lin Qi", Zhang called out, "is this really your first time learning the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method?"
Lin Qi halted, wiping sweat from his brow. "First time. Why?"
"Then demonstrate it again."
"Sure."
Without hesitation, Lin Qi launched into the sequence once more.
"Swish!"
As the spear carved arcs through the air, Zhang noticed something—the boy’s proficiency was rising with every repetition.
Narrowing his eyes, Zhang observed closely.
Had Lin Qi’s movements become even smoother?
"You’re rushing the transitions", Zhang advised. "Focus on rhythm. Let your fingers and wrists twist naturally—wield the spear with coiling force. Small finger hooked, thumb rolling, palms rotating. One twist, one thrust..."
Lin Qi’s eyes lit up. Zhang’s words clicked instantly.
He resumed the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method.
"Swish!"
"Crushing Thrust!"
"Spinning Sunder!"
"Leaping Void!"
The spear strikes grew fiercer, their momentum surging. The transitions flowed seamlessly now, the spear carving dazzling patterns through the air.
[Training complete. Your proficiency in the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method has increased. Spear Techniques +1%]
[Guided by Zhang Cheng, you’ve gained new insights into the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method. Spear Techniques +2%]
[Spear Techniques: 1st Dan 67% → 70%]
...
Lin Qi lowered his spear, eyeing the system’s update with satisfaction.
His innate talent was truly exceptional. And Zhang Cheng wasn’t a bad instructor—his offhand advice had directly boosted Lin Qi’s skills.
Zhang, meanwhile, stood deep in thought.
"One correction, and his technique adapts instantly", he marveled.
"It’s sharpening before my eyes."
"So he really did learn this today..."
"Such raw talent is rare. A 70% proficiency on the first day? Impressive."
"Interesting. The 45th-ranked student possessing such potential... I’m curious to see what he’ll achieve."
With that, Zhang’s respect for Lin Qi solidified.
"Keep practicing", he encouraged. "Push yourself."
Then he moved on to guide Jiang Tao and the lanky boy.
...
Later, watching Jiang Tao and the lanky boy fumble through their sword forms, Zhang fell into deeper contemplation.
"Strange. Three talents emerging in one day? Their innate aptitudes are all exceptional."
This unexpected windfall made him optimistic about the Elite Class’s future.
...
"Ring! Ring! Ring!"
"Class dismissed!"
Zhang strode out, others heading to change.
"Qi, we learned the same techniques today. Why do you seem so much sharper?" Jiang Tao asked on their way back.
"Maybe my innate talent’s just higher", Lin Qi joked.
"Come on! I’m 12th in the grade!" Jiang scoffed.
"By the way, what sword style did you pick?"
"Colossus Blade. All about counterattacks and defense", Jiang replied, hands behind his head.
Lin Qi blinked. Jiang’s energetic personality contrasted oddly with such a defensive style.
"Chen Zichuan’s practicing Whirlwind Blade. You two are similar builds—Trickling Stream Spear suits you better", Jiang added.
Chen Zichuan was the lanky boy.
"Later you’ll understand", Lin Qi evaded. "The Mountain-Shattering Spear Method fits me best."
Jiang Tao relented. If Lin Qi was confident, he’d trust him. After all, his friend never acted recklessly.
Back in Class 3, they gathered their things, exchanging farewells.
"Wang Qiang, don’t miss me, Dad!"
"Get lost, son!"
"Old Black, don’t shame us when you join the Elite Class!"
"Relax! After the monthly exam, you’ll see my name in the top ten!"
Laughter and banter filled the air as they parted.
With eight students gone, a quiet melancholy settled over the class.
They all knew—this was the end of being equals.
In the hallway, Lin Qi and Jiang Tao walked toward a new future.
Second High School had three U-shaped academic buildings, their wings housing both classrooms and martial arts halls.
Seniors occupied Building 3, with the Elite Class on the fifth floor—near the summit, flanked only by training halls.
Soon, Lin Qi and Jiang Tao joined a crowd entering the Elite Class.
"Find seats. Taller students at the back."
A familiar voice rang from the podium—a woman in a black suit, her features sharp and elegant.
"No way! It’s Old Yan!" Jiang Tao’s eyes widened.
Yan Hong, their former Class 3 homeroom guardian, stood before them.
Puzzled, the two claimed seats near the middle wall.
The classroom buzzed with unfamiliar faces.
"Ring! Ring! Ring!"
As the bell chimed, Yan Hong waited for silence.
"Welcome, everyone, to the Elite Class."
...
(End of Chapter)
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