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Chapter 223: Steadily Growing Stronger
Chapter 223: Steadily Growing Stronger (Requesting Monthly Vote)
"The first form: Dawn Severance—the spear rises like a dragon taking flight, the heart calm, the stance poised like a tranquil maiden..."
"The second form: Starlight Piercer!"
"As the long spear strikes, the tip gleams with the sharp brilliance of a meteor, flashing deadly cold light!"
Hiss-hiss!
Lin Qi swung his Black Long Spear, twisting his wrist to coil the weapon like a serpent striking. He thrust forward with full force!
The spear tip trembled, its trajectory condensing into a razor-straight line. It pierced through his opponent with pinpoint accuracy.
"The third form: Viper Shadow!"
Lin Qi swept the spear sideways in a wide arc, his movements as swift as a viper weaving through light and shadow.
Then, like an eagle spreading its wings to soar, he surged upward in a powerful fourth form: Eagle Soar Thrust!
His spear techniques transformed completely. Where before they had been grand and sweeping, now they became fluid and elusive—blindingly fast, weaving phantom-like trails like falling stars.
Skyfall Slash, Tiger's Pounce Uppercut, Windbreaker Void Strike, Mindflash Retract...
He moved like a meteor plummeting from the heavens, then like a tiger coiling to spring, his spear retracting with lightning precision.
He executed all fifteen forms of the Meteoric Spear Art, each technique flowing into the next with growing mastery.
Lin Qi halted his practice. The fifteen forms posed no difficulty whatsoever—he grasped their essence after a single viewing.
Except...
He resumed the forms, muscles flexing as the shifting techniques altered his Vital Force circulation.
"Each martial art cultivates a unique Vital Force flow, harmonizing its essence with the techniques."
The Meteoric Spear Art cultivates a distinct force—the Meteor Surge!
In the video, the hawk-nosed middle-aged man demonstrated Vital Force manipulation with his silver long spear.
Lin Qi concentrated, sensing the subtle differences. Though similar, the Meteoric Spear Art diverged significantly from the Split Mountain Spear Techniques.
Fascinated, he continued practicing, guiding his Vital Force through his body like a serpent. As he repeated the forms, his control over the Meteor Surge sharpened, growing distinct from the Mountain-Sundering Force he had mastered.
Hiss-hiss!
He thrust his spear, Vital Force spiraling along the shaft. The attack speed increased—noticing even a 0.1-second improvement thrilled him. In combat, such fractions meant life or death.
The fifteen forms flowed seamlessly, each building momentum for the next. His speed reached its peak, prioritizing pure velocity. In battle, speed was strength, speed was lethality.
Thin threads of Vital Force radiated outward—not the earth-shattering force of a drilling dragon, but like countless piercing arrows. A hail of arrows, focused devastation.
Unconsciously, Lin Qi realized his mastery of Vital Force had reached new heights.
[You've learned the Bronze-Rank Martial Arts Manual Meteor Spear Techniques. Vital Force circulation perfected. Spear Techniques proficiency increased. Spear Techniques +2%]
[Spear Techniques: Second Stage 90% → Second Stage 92%]
...
Lin Qi exhaled, relieved. His teacher's words proved true—studying other martial arts indeed enhanced his foundational skills.
"At this rate, I'll reach Second Stage 99% soon."
He understood martial artists faced bottlenecks—both in Vital Energy cultivation and technique mastery. Progress slowed dramatically beyond 99%, requiring painstaking refinement. He steeled himself for the grind ahead. Breaking into the Third Stage would transform his combat power entirely.
...
Time passed. Over the following days, Lin Qi settled into a rhythm—primordial energy cultivation, classes, training in the Spiritual Cultivation Arena, Gravity Chamber, and Disaster Beast Trial Tower.
His Spiritual Power, Vital Energy Stat, Spear Techniques, and Body Techniques all advanced steadily. Learning the Meteoric Spear Art sharpened his attack speed significantly, enhancing his combat effectiveness. In the Trial Tower, he now felled more Disaster Beasts than ever, nearing completion of the third floor.
He and Jiang Tao occasionally monitored news about the Xia Kingdom, particularly Mu Hong's safety.
...
"Breaking news: At 15:26 yesterday, three Spatial Gates simultaneously opened over Bei Jiang Province, unleashing a massive Disaster Beast Tide."
"According to battlefield reports, ninth-rank Disaster Beasts Earthshaker Dragon Elephant and Mountain-Mover Ape launched surprise attacks, inflicting heavy casualties and structural damage on our War Base."
"China's Nine Realm Titleholder Martial Artist 'Conqueror' intervened, slaying the Earthshaker Dragon Elephant and gravely wounding the Mountain-Mover Ape. The beast tide continues..."
"Over a thousand martial artists perished. Six eighth-ranks injured, three seventh-ranks confirmed Kia..."
Lin Qi frowned at the holographic news feed in the Martial Arts Training Hall. The footage showed Disaster Beasts towering like mountains—mostly ninth-ranks. He noted the Mountain-Mover Ape had evaded capture multiple times, surviving against the odds.
Suddenly, his gaze froze. A familiar figure appeared: Mu Hong.
Clad in black combat gear, she fought a seven-rank Disaster Beast—a great bear—with her crimson long spear. In the distance loomed the hulking form of the Mountain-Mover Ape.
The clip cut after a few seconds.
Lin Qi immediately pulled out his phone, joining their group chat.
[Li Qing: Saw the news and panicked. Contacted Teacher Hong—she's safe.]
[Teacher's strong. She even took out several Disaster Beasts. Just as expected of her.]
Relief washed over him. Battlefield danger was ever-present—lower-rank martial artists often died needlessly from collateral damage. He resolved to grow stronger before joining the frontlines.
...
In the afternoon, at Azure Firmament Six Colleges' Martial Arts Training Hall, twenty students from Sixth Institute gathered around a central arena.
Lin Qi spun a blunted training spear, grinning at his opponent. "Guan Shan, hold nothing back. If you do, you'll lose faster."
Guan Shan tightened his grip on his battle saber. "Understood!" He lunged.
The crowd buzzed with anticipation.
"Been a while since we've seen Brother Qi fight. This match against Guan Shan will be exciting."
"Let's see the skill gap up close", Jiang Tao remarked.
Wang Qiufeng raised his hand. "Begin!"
(End of Chapter)
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