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Chapter 252: Why Not Change to a Shield? Li Yuan's Spear Technique
Chapter 252: Why Not Change to a Shield? Li Yuan's Spear Technique
In the center of the temple, a space spanning hundreds of meters wide, two Origin Martial Artists engaged in an intense battle, their power erupting without restraint.
The entire temple was sturdy, and no matter how fiercely they fought, not a single scratch would be left on the temple or the ground.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Li Yuan's long spear danced in his hands like writhing dragons, moving swiftly yet causing minimal disturbance in the air. He unleashed a series of attacks towards the first Golden Armor Warrior.
The first warrior brandished a massive battle axe, the blade shimmering and elusive, blocking Li Yuan's spear attacks one after another.
"His spear technique is relentless and tricky, with more ferocity and aggression than before." The first warrior focused his gaze, giving his all to defend against Li Yuan's spear assaults.
On the first day when they sparred, the first warrior relied on his superior axe technique and physical prowess, invoking the might of heaven and earth, and easily overwhelmed Li Yuan with sheer power and speed.
But as time passed...
On the second day, the third day, and especially after the fifth day, the first warrior felt a drastic change in Li Yuan's spear technique. It was no longer straightforward but had become more agile.
His attacks grew increasingly unpredictable.
"Previously, I only knew how to defend, purely trying to block his attacks." The first warrior could clearly sense, "Now, it seems like his spear technique is taking a new path."
"Hmm, my guidance on the fourth day seems to have helped him a lot." The first warrior thought to himself.
Although Li Yuan's transformation in spear technique was not yet complete, the trend was evident.
"I need to push him harder." The first warrior pondered silently.
These three Golden Armor Warriors were the guardians of the final trial, but their role went beyond mere gatekeeping.
They also had the task of providing practical combat training.
Their primary purpose was not just to guard the gate but to help the challengers become stronger and overcome their obstacles more swiftly. This was their true significance.
...
Huff! Huff!
Within Li Yuan's perfect Star Vein, over 110,000 Life Stars suddenly shone brilliantly... The rumbling of their power further enhanced his harmony with the fluctuations of heaven and earth.
His spear danced like rolling stars, each move seamlessly connected. The spear technique, now with added ferocity, became even more formidable.
With another clash...
Boom! Li Yuan abruptly retreated, and the first warrior did not pursue.
"Haha, thank you, Senior One. I'll hold back now." Li Yuan laughed.
"Little Li Yuan, your spear technique has improved since yesterday. I had to use my full strength to suppress you." The first Golden Armor Warrior sheathed his axe, expressing his admiration.
"Hmm." Li Yuan smiled and nodded, sensing the warrior's restrained power.
Only on the first day of their confrontation did the first Golden Armor Warrior unleash his full strength, allowing Li Yuan to gauge his true capabilities... But on every subsequent day, the warrior's displayed strength was only slightly superior to Li Yuan's.
He was there to provide practical combat experience.
"Impressive."
"Haha, we can all see that your spear technique, even Brother One finds it increasingly challenging to defend against."
"Your progress is astonishing. I'm truly envious."
"Unlike us, who have lived for so long without any improvement in our skills." The other two Golden Armor Warriors couldn't help but speak up.
Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh.
When they first met, he found the three Golden Armor Warriors taciturn, but further interactions revealed their true nature—highly intelligent and incredibly talkative.
It was as if they had been holding back for a long time, and now, having finally encountered someone, they couldn't wait to engage in conversation.
As Li Yuan practiced his spear technique, he enjoyed exchanging ideas with them.
"Li Yuan, I'm not sure if your approach to spear technique is the right one." The first Golden Armor Warrior spoke up: "I'm just a puppet and can only offer some suggestions. It's up to you to comprehend the essence."
"Even the great master only left behind the Universal Stellar Map to provide some guidance, not a step-by-step manual." The first warrior explained.
"I understand."
"But you were right the other day. When it comes to spear technique, one should follow their heart." Li Yuan smiled.
Li Yuan recalled the fourth day.
From the first day he sparred with the first warrior every day to test his progress... But it was on the fourth day, after another confrontation, that the first warrior finally voiced his doubts: "Li Yuan, you have remarkable comprehension and rapid skill improvement, but your spear technique seems overly fixated on one path, excessively prioritizing defense, and trying too hard to align with the so-called core essence of the Earth Pulse—'defense' and 'heaviness'."
"But I don't know if your elders have told you that the Earth Pulse is not solely about defense."
"Every law and path encompasses all things. The Earth Pulse contains numerous true intents... It can be as explosive as stars and as continuous as lava, as vast as the boundless earth, and as tranquil as the stillness of death, yet also nurturing the vitality of all life."
"And spear technique should be agile and versatile. Even if you are following the Earth Pulse towards the Earth Rule, you shouldn't be so rigid."
"A spear is not a shield."
"If you truly love the path of defense, I think you should change your weapon to a shield."
"Why not change to a shield?"
"When one's skill reaches the fifth stage, they can maximize the potential of any weapon. But why do different warriors choose different weapons? It's because of their inner passions."
"Spears should lean towards offense." The first warrior spoke with gravity: "But this is just my personal opinion, not necessarily entirely correct. You can consider it as a reference."
At that moment, Boom!
The first warrior's words, especially the question, 'Why not change to a shield?' struck Li Yuan like a thunderbolt, instantly awakening him and stirring countless thoughts within.
Indeed, his spear technique.
Was somewhat rigid.
From the very beginning, when he learned the 'Stellar Rock Spear Technique', 'Stellar Spear Technique', and 'Stellar Intent', these techniques emphasized defense to varying degrees.
From the gun techniques 'Pillar Foundation' and 'Starmeteor', it was evident that Li Yuan's inner choices were being influenced by these secret manuals without him even realizing it.
Guided by the manuals and Li Yuan's own comprehension, his progress was incredibly rapid, even leading to the creation of his first true intention killing move, 'Star River Cyclone', which leaned more towards defense.
All along, Li Yuan felt that this path was normal.
But was it the right choice?
"Why did I choose spear techniques instead of the sword and shield that most powerful individuals tend to favor?" Li Yuan suddenly recalled his initial motivation for practicing the spear during his youth: "Wasn't it because I loved the agility and freedom of the long spear?"
"Even when I transformed my fists into spears in high school, before I had even come into contact with the 'Stellar Gun Technique', the first move I created was more inclined towards offense, 'Canyon Dragon's Lair'."
The Earth Pulse, the rules of the Grand Dao, had no fixed form. Defense was not an absolute core.
But offense was undoubtedly the heart of spear techniques.
"Why didn't I switch to a shield? Because, from the very beginning, I loved spear techniques." Li Yuan began to understand this point.
Pursuing the path of defense was not wrong.
However, solely pursuing the absolute defense of spear techniques was akin to forsaking the essence for the superficial.
"When did I start thinking this way?"
"I see!"
"It started when I entered the Fifth Stage of the Arts and learned the 'Stellar Gun Technique', and continued as I learned the 'Starmeteor Spear Technique' and even 'Stellar Intent'. Each step reinforced this mindset." Li Yuan pondered: "Neither Teacher Lian Yang, Dean Hai, nor even the principal dared to advise me against it."
Li Yuan understood the reason.
These teachers and seniors might have understood, especially Principal Fang Hai, who had entered the Rule of Earth. How could he not know?
But why didn't they dissuade him?
It was because Li Yuan's progress was too rapid, even surpassing top-tier geniuses like Dantai Feng. This made the seniors hesitant to declare his path as wrong.
If it were truly wrong, how could his progress in spear techniques be so terrifying if it didn't align with his heart? In reality, it wasn't that this path perfectly fit Li Yuan, but rather that his talent in spear techniques and the Earth Pulse was too high, and it became more apparent as he progressed.
The observation of the Universal Stellar Diagram only strengthened his spiritual power and willpower... but it couldn't change his comprehension.
"The Seven Stars Civilization is still in its early stages of martial arts and life evolution. Many things are still unclear, just like the cultivation above the Fifth Stage of the Arts... The seniors dare not give a clear direction, fearing they might misguide me. So, I'm left to figure it out on my own." Li Yuan reflected: "Therefore, since I'm still rapidly improving, Principal Fang Hai and White Mountain Archon naturally let me cultivate freely."
"Warrior Number One's cultivation realm might not be as high as Principal Fang Hai's, but he follows a deity. His perspective is unparalleled, and he has no reservations about me. Even if he sees my rapid progress, he directly points out that my path is off."
...
Thus, on the fourth day of his arrival at the Earth Deity Heritage Pavilion, Li Yuan fully awakened.
"Spear techniques have no fixed form, and the Grand Dao encompasses all possibilities. There's no need to strictly adhere to the path of defense." Li Yuan thought to himself: "Spear techniques should focus more on offense rather than pure defense."
"The Grand Dao contains everything, and there's no need to limit yourself to the path of defense."
From that day forward, Li Yuan truly began to change.
He picked up the long spear once again.
He intentionally started to forget the 'Starmeteor Spear Technique', 'Stellar Intent', and the numerous intermediate and advanced manuals he had learned in the Seven Stars Civilization.
Everything started to align with his heart as he practiced the spear.
Just like in high school, after learning and mastering the basic spear techniques, he cultivated based on his preferences, which led to the creation of 'Canyon Dragon's Lair' and his entry into the Fifth Stage of the Arts.
The current Li Yuan had stronger spiritual power, a higher affinity with the Earth Pulse, and a heart that had undergone multiple transformations... But his sincerity and love for spear techniques, which began in his youth, remained unchanged.
"Observe the Universal Stellar Diagram."
"Practice the spear!"
...
Today, after another sparring session with Warrior Number One, Li Yuan ate and drank once more.
This was his preparation before entering the Divine Palace Ruins, and he had brought high-energy food and water with him.
In reality, most of a Source Martial Artist's energy came from absorbing the Origin Energy between heaven and earth, and food and water were just supplements.
Moreover, the Heritage Pavilion also provided 'nutritional meals' to prevent the examinees from starving.
However, the nutritional meals were unappetizing.
Then, Li Yuan returned to observing and practicing the spear techniques
Whoosh~
The stars rolled like waves, crushing everything in their path, adding a touch of madness and freedom to their heaviness.
"This is the spear technique I truly desire." Li Yuan smiled, feeling more and more delighted.
"In the past, I pursued the true intent and stronger defense, but I lost sight of my true self."
"The true intent and the mysteries of heaven and earth are meant to serve me, not the other way around."
...
As Li Yuan and Lin Lan Yue cultivated in the core of the Divine Palace Ruins, time passed.
Outside, a storm was brewing.
In the War Fortress of the Fiery Feather Star Realm, ten figures gathered in an enormous conference room.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I've just arrived." A deep voice resonated: "How long has Li Yuan been in the Divine Palace Ruins?"
He was a burly figure, wearing heavy metal armor, with messy hair and an unkempt appearance. But his domineering aura suppressed even Yu Jinghe, who stood beside him.
He was Rudnef, the top Source Martial Artist of the Seven Stars Civilization, and more than one Sky Ascendant had fallen to his hands.
Everyone turned to look at him, then glanced at each other.
"Rudnef." Wugama Nong spoke slowly: "He's been inside for fourteen days... We still can't confirm his status."
(End of Chapter)
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