Chapter 258: The Sky-Shattering Spear
Chapter 258: The Sky-Shattering Spear (Requesting Monthly Votes)
As Lin Qi pondered, Wang Zhi Xuan spoke from beside him:
"Little senior apprentice, the Silver-Rank martial arts manual you’re studying is also called an Artistic Conception-level manual. It teaches refined control of Vital Force and allows cultivators to grasp the Artistic Conception inherent within the manual. Choosing the right Artistic Conception-level manual is critical—it determines your future path."
Mu Hong nodded in agreement.
"Zhi Xuan speaks wisely. Selecting an Artistic Conception-level manual is vital. A wrong choice wastes time and risks leading you down the wrong path entirely."
Lin Qi nodded, recalling Han Zhen. His Blade Techniques had perfectly aligned with his nature, and his unique Vital Force had complemented it seamlessly.
He then asked, "What about Body Techniques manuals?"
Mu Hong replied, "The requirements for Body Techniques are similar to Spear Techniques—they must suit the cultivator. When a Spear Techniques and Body Techniques manual harmonize, they accelerate progress and amplify combat strength."
Grateful for the guidance, Lin Qi bowed. "Thank you, Teacher."
Mu Hong nodded. "I’ll remain at the academy for now. Time is tight, so consult me whenever needed."
Lin Qi readily agreed. At this crucial juncture in his cultivation, her guidance was indispensable.
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Half an hour later, in Villa 01’s expansive Martial Arts Training Hall, Lin Qi—dressed in a black martial arts uniform—watched a projected video recorded by Xiaochan. Listening to Mu Hong’s earlier instructions, he gained new insights.
"Xiaochan, activate the Crimson Heaven Residence."
"As you wish, Master!"
With a wave of her blue sleeve, the screen shifted. A crimson backdrop materialized as melodious music filled the hall.
"It’s time to purchase a new Spear Techniques manual. Master warned that selecting an Artistic Conception-level manual requires caution—it shapes my future. Others might agonize over choices, but I have the Status Panel to assess compatibility and pinpoint the perfect fit."
Navigating the "Martial Arts Manuals" section, he filtered by:
[Spear Techniques → Silver Rank]
The page refreshed.
Silver-Rank Spear Techniques Manuals (356):
3★ (214), 4★ (107), 5★ (35)
Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. Compared to Bronze-Rank, Silver-Rank offerings were scarce—only 35 five-star manuals remained. He focused on these elite techniques.
《Sky-Shattering Spear》
Type: Manual, Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 12 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Crimson Heaven
《Raging Thunder Spear》
Type: Manual, Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 12 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Black Radiance ×1.5
《Coiling Dragon Spear》
Type: Manual, Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 12 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Abyssal Maw ×1.5
《Raging Cascade Spear》
Type: Manual, Rating: ★★★★☆
Price: 7 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Crimson Heaven
The price tag astounded him. No funds, no elite techniques.
Scanning the five- and four-star manuals, he noticed their inspiration from nature. Even Coiling Dragon Spear mimicked the nine-headed Hydra, a Level-9 Disaster Beast.
Consulting his Status Panel, four manuals stood out:
- Sky-Shattering Spear (100% compatibility)
- Raging Thunder Spear (100% compatibility)
- Coiling Dragon Spear (99% compatibility)
- Stellar Ray Spear (98% compatibility)
He eliminated Coiling Dragon and Stellar Ray. The latter, an advanced form of Meteoric Spear Art, paled in synergy. His style favored raw, domineering power—perfect for Sky-Shattering and Raging Thunder, both at 100% compatibility.
Torn between choices, he analyzed further. Raging Thunder mirrored his aggressive nature, while Sky-Shattering traced its lineage to Split Mountain Spear Techniques, itself derived from the ancient Sky-Shattering Spear.
Twenty years prior, Grandmaster Gu Cheng of the Seventh Realm had observed mountains, grasping the "Shattering Mountains" Artistic Conception. His creation, Sky-Shattering Spear, later simplified into Split Mountain and Mountain-Shattering Spear Methods.
Lin Qi could now learn the Sky-Shattering Spear and master it in the shortest time possible. Its power wouldn’t diminish in the slightest—perhaps even feel more fluid to wield. Convinced, Lin Qi decided on the Sky-Shattering Spear and added the spear techniques manual to his cart.
“After finishing the spear techniques, I’ll need to choose a body cultivation manual.”
He searched for body techniques next. The Thunderlight Body Techniques he’d already perfected wouldn’t offer further gains, so he needed an Insight-Level body manual.
Soon, several five-star rated body techniques appeared:
《Thunderflash Instant Kill Step》
Category: Body Techniques
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 8 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Crimson Heaven
…
《Dragonflow Body Arts》
Category: Body Techniques
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 8 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Minghai ×1.5
…
《Drifting Cloud Body》
Category: Body Techniques
Rating: ★★★★★
Price: 8 million Xia Kingdom Currency
Note: Black Radiance ×1.5
…
Body techniques were rarer—only thirty five-star options. Unlike weapon-specific categories like sword or blade techniques, these were fewer. Notably, Dragonflow Body Arts was split into three volumes: Upper (Bronze-Level), Middle (Insight-Level), and Lower (S-Rank).
“Must’ve been lazy,” Lin Qi mused. “Didn’t bother naming them separately.”
After a quick scan, he settled on Thunderflash Instant Kill Step. This manual was an advanced version of Thunderlight Body Techniques, with 100% compatibility—perfect for him.
He added it to his cart without hesitation.
【Confirm Purchase?】
Sky-Shattering Spear + Thunderflash Instant Kill Step
Total: 20 million Xia Kingdom Currency
【60% Discount Applied! Final Price: 12 million Xia Kingdom Currency】
【Fingerprint Verified!】
【Payment Successful!】
【Mr. Lin Qi, your Silver-Level manuals will arrive within 24 hours!】
Lin Qi exhaled as he checked his balance. He’d earned nearly 40 million Xia Kingdom Currency from the Freshman Competition, yet spent 12 million here. Even with the 60% discount from his contract with the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion, the cost had been steep. Without the deal, others might’ve paid up to 18 million.
“Time to start training once the manuals arrive.”
——
In a luxurious villa at Azure Firmament’s First Institute, the burly Huo Wanyang sat on a crimson velvet sofa. A 100-inch green hologram projected before him, showing a broad-shouldered, dark-skinned middle-aged man.
“I heard about your loss at the Freshman Competition,” the man said. “That Lin Qi’s a rare genius. It’s nothing to be ashamed of.”
“Father!” Huo Wanyang clenched his fists. He’d thought he’d moved past it, but hearing his father say it reopened the wound.
“I found an Awakening Fruit in the Otherworld. Take it. If you awaken a Special Ability, your innate talent will skyrocket—enough to surpass Lin Qi.”
Huo Wanyang’s eyes widened in gratitude. Before him lay a white obsidian steel case, inside a green fruit resembling a pear.
“Discovered a decade ago,” his father explained, “the Awakening Fruit was initially thought to merely boost vitality. But when someone awakened a Special Ability, it caused a sensation. Even with a 10% chance, martial artists kill for them. I got lucky—bought this from a common cultivator. Don’t disappoint me.”
Huo Wanyang bit into the fruit, surprised to find no pit. Moments later, he roared in agony as his body felt like it was shattering and rebuilding.
“Stay awake!” his father urged. “If you pass out, it’ll all be for nothing!”
Gritting his teeth, Huo Wanyang endured the pain. He’d surpass Lin Qi—become the strongest, no matter the cost.
——
The next day, as Lin Qi rode home in a sleek black electric car, Jiang Tao suddenly shouted, “Whoa! Huo Wanyang awakened a Special Ability!”
The others rushed over as Jiang Tao projected the news: “Witnesses saw him conjure Crimson Flames! Deputy Dean Wu Yueze visited his villa personally!”
“So his innate talent just jumped again?” Guo Heng gasped.
…
(End of Chapter)
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