Eternal Life: I Have the Favor System

The Spear Technique was simple, without any flashy moves.

It was just the most ordinary thrust.

But every thrust he made was covered in an invisible Potential Energy, causing the air to vibrate with each strike, spreading outward like the beat of a drum.

The higher one’s cultivation, the more clearly this sound could be heard.

’Has this guy already grasped the True Meaning of Spear Technique?’

’Impossible, right?’

’The files clearly state that Chu Lingguang’s Spear Skill Realm is just at the level of understanding Double Potential Energy Superposition. He’s only grasped the second layer of power from the Unity of Man and Gun.’

’But now he...’

Zhuoyi’s face was full of disbelief.

Although he wasn’t a grandmaster of the Spear Technique, he still knew the divisions of the Spear Skill Realm.

The basic realm is the Formed Spear Technique, the second realm is the Unity of Man and Gun, and the third realm is the True Meaning of Spear Technique.

The Formed Spear Technique doesn’t just allow ordinary spear skills to unleash extraordinary power; it also gives the three layers of Skillful Force a solid foundation and empowers them.

Back then, after Chu Lingguang mastered the Formed Spear Technique realm and then the three layers of Skillful Force, he fought Liu Quan. Even though Liu Quan had grasped Skillful Force first, his foundational realm was unstable. As a result, Chu Lingguang was able to defeat him easily within a dozen rounds.

This showed the importance of the Formed Spear Technique.

The Unity of Man and Gun was about resonating with the Heaven and Earth Potential Energy, borrowing external power to further transform the might of one’s Spear Technique.

Under the Double Potential Energy Superposition, even Samba, who had mastered twenty Bloodline Dragon Elephants, was sent flying by a single sweep of Chu Lingguang’s spear.

As for the True Meaning of Spear Technique...

It was the ability to generate one’s own "Aura."

Right now, Zhuoyi still couldn’t tell what Chu Lingguang’s own "Aura" was.

But each of those repeated thrusts had already transcended the suppressive power of the ’Thrust,’ the first layer of the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear.

Zhuoyi felt that every thrust Chu Lingguang made could not only suppress any incoming attacks, but also contained an invisible force that struck directly at one’s heart, making it impossible to intercept.

It was the existence of this power that broke through his mental defenses, preventing him from getting a peaceful night’s sleep. It was like someone was constantly beating a gong next to him; although the sound was very faint, it made him extremely agitated.

’I must be overthinking things.’

’Chu Lingguang has only just grasped the second realm of the Unity of Man and Gun. How could he possibly comprehend the third realm’s True Intent before he has even perfected the second?’

’But what he’s doing now...’

Zhuoyi was both shocked and bewildered.

And so, Zhuoyi stood upstairs, watching Chu Lingguang repeat the same thrust again and again, over and over. Chu Lingguang showed no sign of boredom.

For some reason, Chu Lingguang felt a refreshing sensation with every thrust, as if an inexhaustible energy was feeding back to him from the Spear Technique.

And so, aside from eating, Chu Lingguang spent the entire day in the backyard, repeating those thrusts.

Zhuoyi watched him for the entire day.

The more he watched, the more his curiosity itched.

After they finished dinner that evening, Zhuoyi finally couldn’t hold back anymore. "Chu Lingguang, I’ve watched you practice your Spear Technique all day. You have tomorrow to rest, and the day after, you’ll be taken into the Trial Ground. You should probably not overexert yourself."

"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Zhuo. I’m idle anyway, so I want to seize the opportunity to practice. Don’t worry, I know my limits."

Chu Lingguang was naturally aware that Zhuoyi had been watching him from upstairs.

But he didn’t pay it any mind. The Spear Technique he was practicing was the first layer, the Thrust, from the Flying Leaf Lotus Spear. It wasn’t some Palace Forbidden Technique, so it was fine if Zhuoyi watched.

As for whether Zhuoyi could steal the skill by watching?

At this level, the Spear Technique was no longer about copying moves; it was intimately connected to the Spear Formulas and the Operation Method.

Even if Zhuoyi could discern the principles behind the simple, repetitive move, he wouldn’t be able to grasp its essence without the contents of the Spear Manual.

"Since you’re so enthusiastic, how about this? I’ll practice with you. Just use the move you’ve been practicing today to thrust at me. Miss Du previously instructed me to give you some pointers when I had the chance."

Zhuoyi said slyly.

’If Chu Lingguang has truly touched upon the essence of the True Meaning of Spear Technique,’ he thought, ’and if I can help him grasp it at a critical moment, it would be a huge favor. In the future, after Chu Lingguang emerges from the Trial Ground and rises to prominence through the Martial Examination, he’ll remember my help.’

"That would be great! Thank you, Lord Zhuo."

Chu Lingguang’s face lit up with joy, and he hastily bowed.

"We’re on the same side, no need for such pleasantries. If you succeed in the examination, we’ll be working together in the future."

Zhuoyi said magnanimously.

Chu Lingguang nodded. By accepting Mr. Du’s favor and coming to the Northern Territory Trial Ground to train, he had, just as Guo Wei had said, become a Disciple of Mr. Du. Regardless of the future political situation at court, this was a favor he would have to repay.

It was inevitable that he would continue to interact with Zhuoyi.

"Come."

Zhuoyi walked into the backyard.

By now, the sky had grown dark.

Only the flickering light from the lanterns illuminated the patch of grass in the backyard.

With his hands behind his back, Zhuoyi looked at Chu Lingguang with an expectant expression.

HUPH!

Chu Lingguang dutifully complied, repeatedly thrusting his spear toward Zhuoyi.

Of course, he wasn’t just standing in one spot and thrusting repeatedly as before; he was circling Zhuoyi’s body, thrusting continuously.

Seeing Zhuoyi face him with his hands behind his back, he didn’t feel slighted. Instead, his expression grew more solemn. The man had watched him practice his Spear Technique for a whole day and had a good measure of his Attack Power. To dare face him with his hands clasped behind his back clearly meant he was confident enough to handle it.

He was Lord Zhuo, after all.

Mr. Du’s trusted confidant.

How could Chu Lingguang dare to underestimate him?