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Chapter 40: Li Yuan's Strength
Chapter 40: Li Yuan's Strength
In late December, Jiangcheng had already entered winter, with temperatures lingering around zero degrees Celsius.
Inside the Guanshan Branch of the Starfire Combat Palace, however, the temperature was a constant 20 degrees Celsius, providing an extremely comfortable environment.
In Martial Training Room 7024.
Two men, fully geared in protective armor and helmets, were engaged in an intense battle, each wielding cold weapons.
"Kill!" One of them, nearly 1.9 meters tall, held a silver spear and moved with the grace of a swimming dragon. He suddenly brandished his spear, creating an afterimage that thrust towards his opponent.
Fast! Accurate! Fierce!
The other figure, towering at almost two meters, was exceptionally burly. He held a knife in one hand and a shield in the other.
His reactions were quicker, and he struck first.
The large shield suddenly clashed, forming an impenetrable copper wall and iron barrier. It forcefully collided with the incoming spear.
"Boom~" Li Yuan, holding the spear, felt as if he had struck a steel plate. The terrifying force rebounded through the spear, and if he were an ordinary warrior, this impact would have numbed his arm.
"Stick!" Li Yuan's spear, however, was incredibly agile. He smoothly retreated, and the spear followed suit, minimizing the force as much as possible.
Retreating didn't mean he was at a disadvantage.
Sometimes, only by dissipating the force could he minimize the damage to his body.
"Huff!"
The spear thrust again, howling fiercely. In an instant, it seemed to create countless phantoms, covering the opponent from all sides.
One of the five deadly moves of the Boulder Spear Technique, 'Mountainous Universe'.
Specializing in group attacks and confusion.
Swish! Swish! Swish! Countless knife lights burst forth, instantly clashing with the spear shadows. The black-armored warrior, with his knife and shield, alternately swung his knife and blocked with his shield.
He retreated eight steps, firmly blocking Li Yuan's entire set of deadly attacks.
"Be careful."
Li Yuan suddenly roared, like a thunderclap.
Fortunately, they were in a soundproof room; otherwise, they would have surely received complaints for disturbing the peace.
It was common knowledge that after consecutively thrusting more than twenty times, Li Yuan's momentum had reached its peak. With this roar, his spear moved like a raging dragon, carrying a terrifying force as it smashed down.
One of the five deadly moves of the Boulder Spear Technique—'Boulder Firmament'! This move made the spear as heavy as a club or a battle-ax, and as unstoppable as a falling boulder, making it the most ferocious burst of power.
The transition between the two deadly moves was incredibly fast.
At this dangerous moment, the black-armored figure could only subconsciously raise his shield, doing his best to block the incoming spear.
"Bang~"
The impact was fierce, and the black-armored figure looked a bit disheveled, but his body easily withstood the shock, and he retreated.
"Stop!"
"Li Yuan, you win," the black-armored figure said with a hint of helplessness and a touch of admiration.
Li Yuan sheathed his spear and stood still.
Click! Click! Both of them removed their helmets.
"Li Yuan, your spear technique has improved so quickly, it's frightening. The last two moves you connected were probably two killing moves, right?" The bearded man with the shield was around forty years old, with a scar on his face.
"Yes."
Li Yuan nodded with a smile, "They are the basic killing moves from the second-rank secret art, 'Stellar Gun Technique'. I've just mastered the connection between these two deadly moves."
Indeed, Li Yuan had only recently gained initial control over the final move of the five deadly moves, 'Boulder Firmament', in the virtual network.
Today was the first time he had used it in actual combat.
"Impressive."
"I've been sparring with you for two months, and your spear technique has improved so quickly, it's astonishing. I've never seen such a spear technique before. Initially, my knife skills could suppress you, but now your skill level has surpassed mine." The bearded man sighed, "Just now, with a physical level of around 8.0, my speed and strength were clearly superior, yet I couldn't overpower you."
"For that last spear thrust, I estimate I used nearly a 9-level of physical force; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to block it."
Li Yuan laughed.
Using 'Boulder Firmament' in direct combat could easily be dodged by the opponent.
The best strategy was to build up momentum with 'Mountainous Universe' and then deliver the final blow to defeat the enemy.
"Your spear technique," the bearded man said to Li Yuan, "is already stronger than my knife skills, and it's probably close to the fourth level."
"I still have a long way to go," Li Yuan shook his head. "I haven't fully mastered even the basic level of the second-rank secret art. I still need you, Uncle Hu, to spar with me more."
"Haha, no problem." The bearded man laughed. "Now, it's my turn to attack, and you defend?"
"Okay." Li Yuan nodded.
This bearded man was named Fang Longhu, a regular instructor at the Starfire Combat Palace. He was recommended by Instructor Xing as Li Yuan's sparring partner.
Twice a week, for one hour each time, at a cost of 10,000 Blue Star Coins per session.
Sparring partners must be significantly stronger than the practitioner.
Only a 15th-level warrior could spar with Li Yuan and have a better grasp of the combat situation.
Half an hour later, Li Yuan concluded his practical combat session and bid farewell to Fang Longhu.
"Haa!" Li Yuan muttered to himself, feeling exhilarated, "Practical combat is much more thrilling than virtual combat."
While virtual combat could comprehensively train various techniques, it lacked the sense of realism.
Practical combat was the ultimate goal.
"Every time I engage in practical combat, I feel like my gun technique and body technique improve much faster," Li Yuan sighed inwardly, "It's just that opportunities for practical combat are so rare."
Firstly, practical combat carried a higher risk of injury, and if one were to get injured, the recovery process would take a long time, hindering cultivation.
Secondly, finding good sparring partners was difficult and expensive; ordinary people couldn't afford them.
"Professional sparring partners like Fang Longhu, aside from their daytime job at the Martial Palace, earn hundreds of thousands of Blue Star Coins each month just from sparring," Li Yuan thought to himself.
It was worth noting that Fang Longhu had essentially given up on advancing to the rank of Origin Warrior, focusing instead on maintaining his physical fitness.
With this, he could easily earn millions annually.
"Martial cultivation is a money pit, but if you make some progress, the earnings can be substantial, and you don't have to take risks," Li Yuan mused, "Even a 15th-rank Warrior can earn this much; what about an Origin Warrior? No wonder Grandmaster Wan casually gifted me a million Blue Star Coins; it's nothing to him."
"My gun technique..."
"It improved by another 1% tonight, but my progress has been slowing down lately," Li Yuan's mind stirred, and the Divine Palace Panel appeared in his vision.
---
【Life Tier: 7.7 (Unranked)】
Physical Fitness Index: 80 (A comprehensive measurement of various aspects such as explosive power, endurance, speed, physique, and mental energy.)
Fist Strength: 724 kg
Speed: 17.3 m/s
Mental Energy: 14.2
Physical Cultivation Technique: 《Stone Pillar Cultivation Method》
Mental Cultivation Technique: 《Great Sun Sky Scripture》
Technique Rank: Gun Technique (Third Tier, 88%), Body Technique (Third Tier, 65%), Fist Technique (Third Tier, 99%)
【Note: Possesses a dormant high-level spirituality within the body】
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"Based on my progress over the last half-month, it will likely take another month to raise my gun technique to 99% of the third tier," Li Yuan thought, "The transition from third to fourth tier will be an even bigger bottleneck."
"This step has stumped countless formidable warriors."
Over the past few months at the Starfire Martial Palace, Li Yuan had met many warriors.
Through his own cultivation and these encounters, he gradually understood the significance of fourth-tier techniques.
"At the Martial Palace, I know over a dozen warriors above the 16th rank."
"Aside from Instructor Xing, none of them have cultivated their techniques beyond the fourth tier," Li Yuan shook his head slightly.
First-rank warriors often had techniques at the third tier.
Most warriors' skills were still inferior to Li Yuan's current level.
"Xu Bo's gun technique easily surpasses mine," Li Yuan couldn't help but recall the past two months.
Every week, he received guidance from Xu Bo.
"With such exceptional techniques, why hasn't he become an Origin Warrior? Is it because of an injury?" Li Yuan had many speculations.
Feeling well-rested, Li Yuan suppressed these thoughts.
"Never mind."
"Let's continue practicing the gun."
"I've just mastered the five deadly moves of 《Stone Pillar Gun Technique》, and if I can seamlessly connect them, I'll likely reach 99% of the third tier," Li Yuan was thrilled, "I'll strive to get as close to 99% as possible before the Lunar Month Exam."
There were only ten days left until the Lunar Month Exam.
"Haa!"
"Haa!" Li Yuan continued to cultivate his gun technique, and in the blink of an eye, another hour had passed.
He placed the spear back into the weaponry cabinet.
Covered in sweat, Li Yuan headed to the rest room for a refreshing hot shower.
Only then did he retrieve the elegantly packaged pill bottle from the physical therapy room.
"Essence Energy Pill."
"It's been 20 days since the last one, so it's about time for another," Li Yuan took out a pill from the bottle.
He was extremely careful.
After all, each pill was worth 100,000 Blue Star Coins.
The Essence Energy Pill had a thumb-sized purple glow on its surface, emitting a tantalizing fragrance that seemed to tempt one's appetite.
Li Yuan swallowed it.
He returned to the Martial Training Room, standing in a horse stance with his mind focused like a boulder.
Soon, a thread of intense and domineering energy spread from Li Yuan's chest to his limbs and bones, causing his entire body to tremble.
This was Origin Power.
"Ah~ So comfortable!" Li Yuan relished the sensation.
"Chi~"
"Chi~" Li Yuan's muscles, bones, and even his skeleton seemed to ravenously devour the threads of Origin Power, growing stronger by the moment.
【Your Life Tier has increased from 7.7 to 7.8】
【Your Fist Strength has...】
【Your Burst Speed...】
(End of Chapter)
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