Chapter 312: The Second Ultimate Technique
Chapter 312: The Second Ultimate Technique (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi briefly recounted his experiences in the Otherworld—his living conditions and training inside the Disaster Beast Pyramid. He even casually mentioned his battle against Xiang Long. The group listened in awe, their yearning to train in the Otherworld’s Primordial Energy cultivation growing stronger.
"After the Global Freshman Competition, I’ll break through to the Fourth Realm. Then I’ll finally train in the Otherworld too", Jiang Tao declared, clenching his fist.
Lin Qi nodded. He could clearly sense Jiang Tao’s surging Vital Energy Stat, which had already surpassed 95—a massive leap forward. Once the competition ended, Jiang Tao would undoubtedly ascend to the Fourth Realm. Others like Ao Feng and Duan Chuchu, along with the Academy Head, likely had similar Vital Energy Stats.
"Guan Shan suddenly interjected, "The Global Freshman Competition starts in three days. We’ll be facing off against geniuses from other countries!"
The group buzzed with excitement. Having grown up confined to their provinces during the Disaster Beast invasions, few had ever left their homelands, let alone competed against foreigners. This event brought together prodigies from every nation on Blue Planet—a fierce, unprecedented clash. Only the absolute elite would claim victory.
...
Half an hour later, the guests departed, leaving only the Smart Robot to clean the living room.
Back in the Martial Arts Training Hall, Lin Qi unpacked his belongings. Compared to when he left for the Otherworld, the room felt sparse. Most of his resources—Spirit Nourishing Elixirs, Bone Tempering Elixirs—were long depleted.
He slipped into a black martial arts robe, sat cross-legged, and exhaled deeply. The absence of Triple Gravity felt surreal, like shedding a mountain of lead. Without it, every movement felt weightless, a stark contrast to the crushing pressure of the Gravity Chamber.
Extending his Spiritual Power, he sensed the faint glow of Primordial Energy particles around him. But compared to the Otherworld, the density was pitiful. A wave of discomfort hit him—withdrawal symptoms. He’d need time to readjust to Blue Planet’s feeble environment.
"I can only hope to awaken my Special Ability after the Global Freshman Competition and upgrade this hall’s Primordial Energy concentration", Lin Qi mused. His next goal was clear: master the second ultimate technique and claim the championship.
...
That afternoon, in the top-floor Martial Arts Training Hall of Azure Whale Mansion at Azure Firmament Six Colleges...
"Teacher, little junior brother’s finally home!" Li Qing, the scholarly-looking disciple, energetically embraced Lin Qi.
"Welcoming you back, little junior brother!" Senior sister Wang Zhi Xuan chimed in with a smile.
Mu Hong, clad in black, addressed the trio: "I succeeded in breaking through to the Eighth Stage in the Otherworld."
"Congratulations, Teacher!" Li Qing exclaimed, his face lighting up.
"This time, I’ll have time to guide your training. Share your struggles", Mu Hong offered, his tone warm.
Wang Zhi Xuan and Li Qing raised their questions, which Lin Qi listened to in silence. He noted their cultivation stages—like him, they were still stuck at the unperfected Fourth-Circle Spear Techniques.
An hour later, Mu Hong turned to Lin Qi: "Lin Qi, any questions?"
Lin Qi spoke up: "I’m on the brink of the Third Stage’s Mid-Phase, but I’ve hit a wall."
Li Qing blurted, "Little junior brother’s already nearing the Mid-Phase?! I just broke through recently!"
Wang Zhi Xuan’s eyes widened. At Third Stage Perfection, she suspected Lin Qi would surpass her soon.
Mu Hong remained unfazed: "Don’t rush. The Mid-Phase requires fusing Primordial Energy with Vital Force—a delicate process. Your Vital Energy Stat skyrocketed after reaching Fourth Realm Mid-Stage, making control harder. Patience will let you breakthrough naturally."
Li Qing stood speechless. He’d just reached Fourth Realm Mid-Stage, yet Lin Qi was already neck-and-neck. Soon, he feared, he’d be outmatched—even with his Minor Divine Ability. The gap felt dizzying.
"Understood. Thank you, Teacher", Lin Qi bowed.
Mu Hong nodded: "I’ll leave the academy in two days. Ask questions now while you can."
...
Later, back in his training hall, Lin Qi retrieved his black training spear. He glanced at his Status Panel:
[Spear Techniques: Third Stage 59%]
[Body Techniques: Third Stage 40%]
He was close to breakthrough. Yet, Vital Force control still felt lacking.
"Three times Otherworld gravity wasn’t enough", he muttered. "I need more pressure to unlock my body’s true potential."
His Gravity Chamber—unused since April—could simulate extreme gravity. At full capacity, he could refine his second ultimate technique in these conditions.
"I’ll breakthrough in two days. Before the Global Freshman Competition, my Spear Techniques must ascend!"
...
At Ten Institute’s luxury villa, Wan Ming lounged on his bed, weary from a month in the Otherworld.
"Time to rest. Balance work and relaxation for better progress", he reasoned.
In another villa, Yu Zhuoran sat cross-legged in his training hall, clad in white. Waves of ferocious energy pulsed around him as he absorbed Primordial Energy, his bones crackling through transformation.
He suddenly opened his eyes, releasing a thunderous aura. Rising, he smirked.
"Fourth Realm Mid-Stage. My Spear Techniques have also reached the Third Stage’s Mid-Phase", he mused. "This competition’s champion will be me."
Yet Lin Qi’s name surfaced in his thoughts.
"No room for complacency. Lin Qi’s a formidable rival. He’s training hard too", Yu Zhuoran told himself, gripping his silver battle saber.
Skin flashing with silver lightning, he slashed the air.
...
That night, in the Gravity Sphere:
The door of the 310 Gravity Chamber hissed open. Lin Qi strode in, wearing his martial arts robe. He removed his Gravity Ring, joints cracking audibly as he limbered up.
"Xiaochan, activate 10x gravity!"
The screen flickered. Numbers surged to "10" in seconds.
"Vrrrrr!"
Gravity crashed down like a tidal wave, pressing him from all sides. His training spear slammed the ground as he gripped it, breath labored. Every organ strained under the weight.
"Perfect", he rasped, eyes blazing. This was the limit he craved.
In the Otherworld’s Triple Gravity, he’d plateaued. Now, with 10x, he felt alive. Adjusting his stance, he hefted the spear. At 10x, its weight had ballooned to 1,000 kilograms—easily shattering boulders.
Channeling Vital Force and Primordial Energy into the spear, he began drills.
Under this pressure, he could see his Vital Force flow—a revelation. True fusion required more than wrapping them together. It demanded reshaping their essence, adding attributes.
The cost was astronomical energy expenditure. But the payoff? The second ultimate technique’s power would eclipse his first.
Three hours later, his body screamed for rest. Normally, he trained for hours without pause. Here, even half an hour left him drained.
His arm trembled, but his mind sharpened. Control improved—slowly, steadily.
Suddenly, he launched into the Sky-Shaking Spear Techniques, fifteen moves in sequence. Vital Force surged, his spear cleaving the air.
With a final, earth-shaking strike, he felt it—a qualitative shift.
His eyes gleamed. In this crushing gravity, his potential had awakened.
...
(End of Chapter)
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