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Chapter 283: I've Already Mastered It!
Chapter 283: I’ve Already Mastered It! (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Liu Ran withdrew her punch, her breath instantly calming. As the howling winds settled, she continued,
"The punch I just threw was pure physical strength—every part of me worked together: skin, tendons, muscles, and bones. That’s what created such overwhelming power."
"There’s also piercing force. When combined with Vital Force, this power tears through flesh, blood vessels, and organs in an instant."
Even if someone had skin as hard as steel, the force could still penetrate deep inside.
"Wielding weapons follows the same principle. Vital Force vibrates through tendons and bones, amplifying its destructive potential."
"Once martial artists reach the Bone Tempering Realm, their strength surges dramatically, creating a massive gap between them and lower-stage cultivators."
Liu Ran’s words resonated deeply with Lin Qi, who recalled the assassin who nearly killed him during the Spring Festival. That attacker—a Fourth-Circle martial artist—had possessed terrifying Vital Force. The damage to Lin Qi’s muscles and tendons had been severe. If not for his Steelbone constitution, he might not have survived.
"There’s another major change in the Fourth Realm", Liu Ran added.
"Vital Force Projection!"
"Vital Force Projection?" Jiang Tao echoed, puzzled.
Liu Ran nodded. She raised her finger, flicked the air sharply, and a stinging sensation struck Jiang Tao’s cheek. Lin Qi saw a red mark form—a tangible impact.
She flicked again. This time, Guan Shan, Wang Qiufeng, and even Lin Qi felt something sting their faces.
"Is this Vital Force Projection? It’s incredible!" Jiang Tao exclaimed, rubbing his cheek.
Lin Qi suddenly remembered his fight with the assassin. He’d noticed the enemy’s Vital Force leaving their body, striking him even when he’d dodged by centimeters. He’d assumed it was a unique ability, never realizing all Fourth-Circle martial artists could perform Vital Force Projection.
Liu Ran raised her hand. The air around her finger shimmered with ripples as she explained,
"After breaking through to the Bone Tempering Realm, our bones become denser and harder. As I said, our flesh, tendons, and bones coordinate seamlessly to unleash power."
"While Vital Force grows stronger through body vibrations, it still only adheres to weapons or our physical forms."
"But decades ago, the Red Emperor discovered that the Primordial Energy absorbed by our bodies could fuse with Vital Force."
"When Vital Force erupts and bones vibrate, the fusion creates a new form of energy—Primordial Energy carrying Vital Force outside the body. This is Vital Force Projection."
"It enhances attack range, penetration, and destructive power. As body constitution improves, higher Vital Energy Stats, iron-like bones, and refined techniques let us project Vital Force further and harder."
"In the end, Vital Force can condense into physical forms—allowing martial artists to attack like Disaster Beasts from a distance."
Her words sent waves of wonder through the crowd.
"But fusing Vital Force and Primordial Energy is incredibly difficult", someone sighed.
"It took me twenty days just to make them merge!"
"I needed a whole month!"
"I managed in twenty-one days!"
"Danshuan Senior mastered it in under half a month!"
Envious glances turned to Ding Danshuan—Academy Head of Azure Firmament Six Colleges. She straightened her graceful neck, smirking.
"Thirteen and a half days, actually. Even that felt slow."
Nearby, Lin Qi’s expression turned peculiar. Fusion of Vital Force and Primordial Energy…
Hadn’t he learned that during the Third Circle? Could he have skipped ahead?
Others spent fifteen to thirty days, but he’d mastered it in two and a half.
Should he say something?
No. They wouldn’t believe him. Best not to crush their confidence.
"After discussing Bone Tempering’s benefits", Liu Ran continued, switching the projection to an image of a meditating figure surrounded by glowing Primordial Energy points, "let’s cover Fourth Realm cultivation."
"The Fourth Realm—Bone Tempering—refines martial artists down to their Vital Energy Stats. Reaching the Fifth Realm requires 400 Vital Energy Stats—300 more than the 100 needed for the Fourth."
Jiang Tao, Guan Shan, and Wang Qiufeng exchanged uneasy glances. The 60 Stats needed for the Third Realm had been challenging enough. Four hundred felt unimaginable—five times the effort.
Even Ding Danshuan, Academy Head and a Sophomore who broke through to the Fourth Realm in her freshman year, remained at the early Fourth Realm stage.
"Boosting Vital Energy Stats gets harder", Liu Ran said. "That’s why Intermediate Primordial Energy Martial Arts were developed—to accelerate cultivation for mid-stage martial artists."
"For top geniuses like you, new techniques and Bone Cultivation-specific resources are essential. Our Xia Kingdom has specialized resources for all nine cultivation stages, though prices rise with quality."
Nods of agreement spread. Without wealth and resources, even prodigies would struggle to advance.
"Class is dismissed for today", Liu Ran concluded. "Those with questions may stay."
As most students left, only three remained.
"Teacher", Ding Danshuan approached, curiosity in her voice. "How long do you think Lin Qi needs to master Vital Force Projection?"
"Ten days?" a junior guessed.
"Seven to eight", Liu Ran corrected, recalling Lin Qi’s unique aura. Unlike any disciple she’d trained, his potential defied expectations.
After class, Lin Qi, Jiang Tao, Guan Shan, and Wang Qiufeng left Azure Whale Mansion, boarding electric trams back to their dorms.
"Brother Qi, you broke through to the Fourth Realm so quickly!" Jiang Tao remarked.
"Senior Danshuan—Academy Head of our Sixth Institute—took thirteen days to fuse Vital Force and Primordial Energy with her talent. With your gift, six to seven days should do it!"
Guan Shan and Wang Qiufeng nodded.
Lin Qi hesitated, then asked, "What if I told you I mastered the fusion during the Third Circle…?"
(End of Chapter)
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