Chapter 190: Reward for Stopping the War, Extraordinary Skill: True Martial Arts Lv1! (4K)

Chapter 190: Reward for Stopping the War, Extraordinary Skill: True Martial Arts Lv1! (4K)



Teaching?

Was this an opportune time to receive such a skill? Xue Jing raised an eyebrow, puzzled.

He had occasionally guided ordinary disciples within the Hidden Dragon Dojo before, but nothing had triggered this skill.

Could it be that the condition is to teach one's own true disciple? Xue Jing pondered, dismissing the idea immediately.

None of the skills he had obtained through the panel thus far had any identity requirements.

The reason he had only now met the criteria to activate [Teaching] was likely due to the 'quality of his instruction.'

While he had taught others in the past, limitations in his methods and the aptitude of his students meant that the overall quality of his teaching hadn't been sufficient to meet the skill's activation requirements.

Now, however, with his ability to control others' bodies using his own kinetic energy, coupled with Zong Shi Chan's exceptionally high talent, she had instantly mastered the 'Coiled Dragon Technique.'

It wasn't surprising that such a high level of teaching quality would immediately activate a skill.

Xue Jing's thoughts on the [Teaching] skill had him somewhat lost in thought. Zong Shi Chan, seeing his silence, asked curiously:

"Master, is something the matter?"

Xue Jing snapped back to attention, glancing at her before responding thoughtfully:

"Shi Chan, you should have rested enough by now. Get up; I'll teach you something else."

"Huh?" Zong Shi Chan blinked, taken aback by the suggestion.

Hadn't she just finished practicing not even a minute ago? Was this the kind of rest time they practiced at the Hidden Dragon Dojo?

The little girl's face showed her hesitation.

Having just finished practicing the Coiled Dragon Technique, her limbs felt like jelly. This amount of rest time... was nowhere near enough.

"Come, stand up. I believe in you," Xue Jing said gently yet firmly.

"Master..." Zong Shi Chan's eyes sparkled at the rare gentle tone from her master.

This was the first time Xue Jing had spoken to her so softly, and the little girl's heart melted a little.

She propped herself up on her knees and scratched her head, still a bit chubby from her infancy:

"But Master, shouldn't we strike a balance between work and rest? Just a little more rest?"

"With your talent, wasting time is a disservice to your gift," Xue Jing said warmly.

"What rest? Those without talent need rest, but you, my gifted disciple, must constantly hone your skills without rest."

"Come, extend your hand."

"Oh... okay." Zong Shi Chan obediently extended her hand, still a bit chubby with baby fat, and Xue Jing took it in his.

With a flick of his wrist, he transferred his kinetic energy into her, causing her body to involuntarily begin practicing the Vibrating Armor Technique.

Although she was relying on Xue Jing's kinetic energy, after a few moves, Zong Shi Chan began to pant for breath.

"Mas... Master, I'm so tired. Can we take a break?"

"Little Chan, Chan'er, I believe in you. Your potential shouldn't end here," Xue Jing encouraged with a smile.

"Persevere. Perseverance is the most important trait for a martial artist. The gift of perseverance is more valuable than any innate talent."

"Hard work pays off."

Zong Shi Chan: "...Master, I feel like you're CPU-ing me."

Xue Jing's face was earnest as he replied, "How could that be? You're my favorite disciple, and I cherish you dearly."

Although she knew he was most likely spouting nonsense, Zong Shi Chan's face still flushed, and her heart raced at his words.

"Hmph... well, if it's for my beloved master, I suppose I can persevere a little longer."

A smile lit up her face as she spoke.

It wasn't until she had completed the entire set of the Vibrating Armor Technique that Zong Shi Chan collapsed onto the floor, her body twitching.

"Mas... Master... I can't take it anymore," she said weakly.

The little girl's words were devoid of energy.

Xue Jing opened the panel.

[You have provided an excellent quality lesson. Teaching Experience +366]



[Reviewing the old and understanding the new. You have gained insights during the teaching process. Hidden Dragon Kinetic Energy Experience +512]



[Teaching skill upgraded to Lv2 (66/500)]



Hmm? Can this skill increase the experience of other skills, too?

And by quite a significant amount?

Xue Jing narrowed his eyes, glancing at Zong Shi Chan, who was sprawled on the floor, barely conscious.

"Shi Chan."

"Huh?" Zong Shi Chan lifted her head weakly from where she lay on the floor, looking up at Xue Jing.

"You've rested enough, right?" Xue Jing said with a smile that was almost mischievous.

Zong Shi Chan's face twisted in dismay. "Master, it's been barely two minutes..."

"Two minutes is plenty. Time is precious; even the donkeys in the production team wouldn't dare take such long breaks."

"Is this Sparta?! Even the Spartans wouldn't be as strict as you, Master!" Zong Shi Chan exclaimed.

"The youth of today lack the hard-working spirit of our generation," Xue Jing lamented.

"Master, you're only five years older than me, and this isn't about hard work! I really can't go on!" Zong Shi Chan replied, exasperated.

"I give up!" She rolled over, lying flat on her back.

"If we continue, your beloved and adorable disciple will perish on the spot!"

Xue Jing knew he was pushing her a little too hard.

"Alright, let's call it a day here."

Xue Jing smiled, shook his head, walked over to Zong Shi Chan, squatted down, and gently stroked her little face as he said softly, "You did very well today, and I'm very pleased."

Zong Shi Chan's little face reddened instantly.

"I... I think I can try a little harder," she said, her eyes shining with determination.

"Hmm?" Xue Jing was taken aback.

...

In the following days, Xue Jing diligently grinded for experience.

In addition to his daily martial arts training and consciousness space battles, he also spent time instructing Zong Shi Chan.

With the activation of the [Teaching] skill, he changed his previous idea of having Zong Shi Chan taught by Master Li Qi and instead chose to teach her himself as much as possible.

The little girl was initially delighted, but soon found herself struggling to keep up with Xue Jing's Spartan-like education, being pushed to her limits every day.

In addition to teaching her the Coiled Dragon techniques, Xue Jing also instructed her in various other skills.

Through his control of kinetic energy, he fine-tuned her habits and techniques in skills like [Blitz], [Running], and [Aiming], allowing him to gain experience in these skills as well through teaching.

Teaching her was like teaching himself.

Regarding the [Teaching] skill, Xue Jing discovered its fundamental effect—the higher the level, the better the quality of instruction.

For any skill he taught, as his teaching level increased, Zong Shi Chan would find it easier to grasp the knowledge and improve at a faster rate.

This resulted in her making remarkable progress in just a few days, and her rapid growth astonished Zong Jin Kui, who couldn't help but praise Xue Jing's teaching abilities, delighted beyond measure.

Meanwhile, Master Li Qi, free from the responsibility of instructing his granddaughter, spent his days joyriding in his wheelchair, lifting the skirts of high school girls, and living the dream.

Xue Jing, through his teaching endeavors, gained substantial experience and was delighted with his progress.

A win-win-win situation, with no casualties, had been achieved.

Zong Shi Chan: Hmm?

During this period, the transfer procedures for the Tiger Spirit Dojo's venue were completed, and all the ordinary disciples returned to their respective families, while the personal disciples went to the Inner Ring Source City to join Lin Qing Sheng, a disciple of Zong Jin Kui.

Since Zong Jin Kui had accidentally punched a hole in the dojo's wall during Zong Shi Chan's abduction, the venue needed repairs, and Master Li Qi decided to take the opportunity to renovate the entire place.

The renovations were expected to take about a month, after which the Coiled Dragon Dojo would have a grand reopening.

...

Four days later.

Xue Jing, with lightning dragon horns sprouting from his head and his body wrapped in silver-white dragon lightning, slowly calmed his boiling blood after cultivating the Blood Chapter of the Vibrating Armor Technique.

After restoring his vitality and treating himself with dragon lightning, he opened the panel to check his progress.

[Fitness Lv10 (10000/?)



[Health Maintenance Lv10 (3278/?)



[Culinary Arts Lv7 (320/4500)



[Running Lv9 (7290/8000)



[Charm Technique Lv10 (10000+/?)



[Aiming Lv9 (6733/8000)



[Martial Arts Lv10 (3624/?)



[Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy Lv9 (12387/13000)



[Visualization·True Lv7 (3569/9000)



[Blitz Lv9 (5898/8000)



[Swimming Lv6 (1597/3000)



[Riding Lv6 (1657/3000)



[Acting Lv6 (1912/3000)



[Teaching Lv5 (141/2000)



Xue Jing had made significant progress over the past few days, with many high-level skills close to leveling up, and the newly activated [Teaching] skill had already reached Lv5.

"I just need a little over six hundred more, and I'll have it today," Xue Jing thought as he looked at the experience bar for the Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy.

He picked up a pack of mineral water bottles beside him and started chugging them one by one to replenish the fluids his body had lost.

As he drank, he contemplated whether to deplete his vitality and practice the Vibrating Armor Technique once more or to torment his little disciple a little more...

At that moment, his phone, which he had placed on the floor, began to ring.

Xue Jing picked it up and glanced at the caller ID.

It was Ning Yuan Tai calling.

He answered the call and put the phone to his ear. "Hello?"

"Brother Xue, it's me," Ning Yuan Tai's voice came through the receiver.

"What's the matter?" Xue Jing asked.

"The reward from the Stop Warfare side has been decided, and it will arrive tomorrow," Ning Yuan Tai said respectfully.

"Oh? What is it?" Xue Jing asked, intrigued.

"It's the [GOD-1062·Ice Blade Shoes]... They said they can only lend it to you for three days," Ning Yuan Tai informed him.

"That's enough. I like divine relics, but I don't need to possess them permanently," Xue Jing nodded.

The [Ice Blade Shoes]... Unexpectedly, the Stop Warfare side had chosen to give him this item as a reward.

Xue Jing had a rough understanding of the Ice Blade Shoes' abilities from the database, and it was a strategically significant divine relic.

Its ability was 'Ice Skating on Any Terrain.'

As long as one wore it, even on grass soaked with 502 glue, one could glide as smoothly as ice skating, unaffected by any obstacles.

And this 'any' was truly meant in the broadest sense.

For example, one could even consider air as terrain, thus allowing one to ice skate through the skies as if flying.

This divine relic was exceptionally useful, and according to the records in the database, it had proven effective in many complex border areas with intricate rules and terrain, playing a significant role.

"Also, there seems to be a cultivation technique that a big shot from the Stop Warfare side attached as a gift, saying that it would be very useful for you."

Ning Yuan Tai added.

"A cultivation technique? Alright." Xue Jing nodded.

He wasn't too concerned about cultivation techniques, but since it was free, he wouldn't turn it down.

"Right, Yuan Tai, what about that perverted copper-refining otaku?"

Xue Jing asked casually.

"You mean the Skinner... We're processing him. Once he spills everything he knows about GOD-1291 and fills in the gaps in the divine relic database, he'll be executed."

Ning Yuan Tai continued, "The little girl the Skinner mentioned is quite peculiar. According to him, she's a remarkable woman who seems to be a master of all martial arts, and she taught him a lot."

"That's why the Skinner named her 'Yu Yan'..."

...

After hanging up the phone, Xue Jing was in a good mood, anticipating the incoming influx of divinity.

He decided to give his little disciple a break and torture himself instead by depleting his vitality to practice the Vibrating Armor Technique once more.

His health maintenance level was high enough, and his vitality was exceptionally robust and abundant. As long as he didn't do this frequently, there wouldn't be any side effects.

If an ordinary person tried what he was doing, their lifespan would plummet, and they would suffer irreversible fundamental dark injuries.

Xue Jing struck a pose, and dragon horns sprouted from his head, surrounded by silver-white dragon lightning, as he endured twelve times the gravitational force.

Over an hour later...

[...]



[Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy Experience +632]



[Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy upgraded to Lv10 (19/16,000)]



Finally!

Xue Jing collapsed on the ground, motionless.

His body was exhausted beyond measure, but his mood was elated to the extreme.

Even after obtaining the panel for so long, the sense of satisfaction and accomplishment from leveling up skills still thrilled him.

"Phew—"

He took a long breather.

Eagerly, he opened the panel.

"Hmm? Isn't Lv10 the cap for specialized skills like Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy?"

Xue Jing eyed the experience bar for Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy [Lv10 (19/16,000)].

"Never mind, I'll just fuse the skills first!"

He looked at the faint golden [Merge] option behind the [Martial Arts] and [Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy] skills and clicked on it.

[Detectable mergeable skills: Martial Arts + Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy]



[Conditions met. Do you want to spend 1000 divinity to merge? ]



[Yes/No]



Without hesitation, Xue Jing clicked [Yes].

The next moment, the two skills on the panel seemed to melt like ink and water, forming vortices that intertwined and blended.

Gradually, they became indistinguishable from each other.

As Xue Jing watched with anticipation, the panel began to transform.

The ordinary skill bar and the divinity skill bar started moving up and down, separating from each other, and a brand new skill bar emerged between them.

And the first skill in this new bar appeared.

[True Martial Arts Lv1 (Transcendent)]



[Upgrade Requirements: Experience 0/10,000, Divinity 1158/1,000]



Xue Jing's eyes widened slightly.

Martial Arts + Coiled Dragon Kinetic Energy fusion... Transcendent skill - True Martial Arts!

In an instant, his body began to crackle with countless sounds, like muffled thunder or surging waves.

His skin rippled like waves, as if countless mice were scurrying under his skin.

There was no pain, only a strong tingling and a pleasant sensation. Xue Jing closed his eyes, observing the changes within his body.

His skin, muscles, bones, blood, and organs... everything was undergoing violent transformations.

The true dragon kinetic energy surged without his control, automatically springing to life and letting out joyful dragon roars as it coursed through his body, as if it had been confined to a shallow shore all this time and had finally reached the vast ocean, a realm where it truly belonged.

After an unknown amount of time, the changes in Xue Jing's body gradually subsided.

He slowly opened his eyes, and they shone with an intense light.

Suddenly, two sharp dragon-shaped kinetic energy beams shot out from his pupils, piercing the wall a short distance away, leaving two eye-sized deep holes.

This was the power of eye-controlled kinetic energy!

...

(End of Chapter)

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