Chapter 143: Killing Technique: Rock-Splitting Cone
「In the backstage conference room.」
Yuan Ji, dressed in a dark green military uniform, smiled as he watched Lin Qi on the screen.
’It seems I was wrong. Chen Li is outstanding,’
’but this Lin Qi is no less impressive.’
’This morning, during the pressure test, he and Chen Li stood the steadiest. They were even able to unleash their own auras to fight back.’
’He already demonstrated an extraordinary ability back then.’
’Looks like this Practical Training Camp is going to be quite a show.’
’It’s a shame we can’t recruit them into the military.’
’When it comes to attracting top-tier talent, the military just can’t compete with the Three Great Martial Arts Dojos.’
...
The revelation that Lin Qi was also Yang Jian sparked widespread discussion.
However, the warm-up matches had to go on.
Next, it was Qiu Siying and Wu Feng’s turn to fight. Wu Feng got lucky. With no particularly strong opponents in his match, he managed to hold on until the end.
Li Zhou from his own school, as well as Guo Heng, both defeated their opponents with ease.
Finally, it was Jiangtao’s turn.
’Sure enough, Taozi’s gotten a lot stronger again.’
’Ever since that mysterious red droplet entered his body, it’s as if his Talent has transformed.’
’His strength is improving at a rate visible to the naked eye!’
Lin Qi watched Jiangtao on the big screen. Wielding his Battle Saber, he easily defended against a siege and turned it into a counterattack.
Amid the endless flashes of his saber, one opponent after another fell.
More than ten minutes later, he was the last one standing, claiming victory and the one million Xia Country Coin prize.
He returned, beaming triumphantly.
...
「Three hours later, at 6:00 PM, the warm-up matches concluded.」
「Dormitory 301.」
Lin Qi took nine nutritional meals and energy drinks from the cylindrical robot.
"Taozi, why are you eating four portions?"
Lin Qi asked, curious.
Jiangtao took four of them and said, "I don’t know why, but my appetite has gotten a lot better recently."
"I’m always craving food."
"But it’s not as crazy as you, Brother Qi. You’re the one who can eat five portions."
Lin Qi laughed. "My appetite’s even bigger!"
"These nutritional meals are all free, and the meat is from Second-Level Calamity Beasts. That’s not cheap."
Such nutritional meals contained more Source Energy, which would be more helpful for him to break through to a higher Qi and Blood Value.
Just as he set down the meals, Lin Qi’s phone vibrated.
He took it out to see two new messages.
[A deposit of 1,000,000 Xia Country Coins has been made to your bank card ending in XXX. Current balance: 5,789,000 Xia Country Coins!]
The first message was the one million Xia Country Coin prize money being deposited.
’This Practical Training Camp wasn’t a waste of time. I have to make a big score before I leave,’ he thought.
This made him look forward to the practical training tomorrow. The rewards for top performers in the rankings would be even more substantial.
"Brother Qi, Teacher Zhang said we have a meeting on the first floor at 7:30,"
Jiangtao said.
"Alright!"
The two of them then sat down, opened their meal boxes, and began to eat dinner.
...
「7:30 PM, on the first floor of the dormitory building.」
The first floor wasn’t for housing; it was filled with large conference rooms.
In one of these rooms, all the talented students from Celestial Sea City had gathered.
"Quiet!"
A female military officer in dark green spoke. She had fine, well-proportioned features.
Standing beside her were the supervising teachers from the various schools.
Their imposing presence instantly silenced the entire conference room.
"Hello, students!"
"My surname is Chu. You can all call me Instructor Chu. I’m here today to brief you on the details of tomorrow’s practical training."
She turned on the projector. A large, green screen materialized before everyone, displaying a 3D map.
At the same time, soldiers began distributing informational packets to everyone.
"The location for this practical training session is Ruins Town."
"It was once a small, inhabited town, but it was later converted into a War Base to defend against the invasion of Calamity Beasts."
"Now, it has been abandoned and converted once more, this time into a training facility—Ruins Town."
Instructor Chu held up the packet in her hand and said,
"The packets in your hands contain a map of Ruins Town, important notices, the types of Calamity Beasts you will encounter, and their weaknesses."
"I’ll give you a brief overview today. After you return to your rooms, you must commit this information to memory."
"This is about your safety. Every year, students lose their lives because they didn’t review the material carefully."
"After all, I’m sure none of you want to become part of that 0.5% death statistic."
As soon as she said this, everyone fell silent and began flipping through their packets, reading them with grim focus.
"Next, I will go into detail about the main types of structures in Ruins Town, which buildings to be cautious of, and which can be used to rest and regroup..."
...
「An hour later, the meeting concluded.」
Instructor Chu departed and everyone dispersed. Lin Qi and Jiangtao returned to their Martial Arts Room.
"Man, I’m exhausted!"
The moment Jiangtao entered the dorm, he flopped onto the soft gray sofa, but he shot right back up when he saw Lin Qi take out a Martial Arts Uniform.
"Brother Qi, what are you doing?"
"Cultivation!" Lin Qi said calmly.
"Wait, Brother Qi, aren’t you tired?" Jiangtao asked, confused.
"Are you tired?" Lin Qi asked, staring back at him.
"Nope, not tired at all. I’m going to train too," Jiangtao said seriously.
With that, the two of them entered the Martial Arts Room and began their Cultivation.
「Two hours later.」
WHOOSH~
A fierce wind stirred within the Martial Arts Room. Lin Qi opened his eyes, his aura more powerful than before. He had grown a little stronger again.
[You have trained, your Qi and Blood Value has increased. Qi and Blood Value +0.15]
[Qi and Blood Value: 23.5 → 23.65]
...
’Five nutritional meals, plus this environment... My rate of increasing my Qi and Blood Value has really gone up,’
Lin Qi’s eyes shone brightly. He wished he could cultivate in an environment like this for a few more days.
He grabbed a Training Lance from the wall rack.
He began today’s Spear Technique cultivation. In the warm-up match earlier, he had faced a siege of several dozen people.
He had thoroughly showcased the fierce and domineering nature of the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique, letting his Power flow wantonly as he fought his way through his opponents.
’Today’s battle has made me feel that I’m extremely close to mastering a Killing Technique.’
’I’m just missing that final little push!’
Lin Qi tightened his grip on the Long Spear and began to practice with fierce intensity.
The three great Killing Techniques of the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique were more profound than those of the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique.
Not only did one need to learn how to circulate Power, but it also required a more advanced level of control over that circulation.
From the Flow of Power → to the precise control of Power.
The whole process was more difficult, and the requirements for force-application techniques were far more stringent.
WHOOSH WHOOSH~~
SWISH~
FWOOSH~
Lin Qi brandished the Training Lance, executing the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique. Its fifteen forms flowed one after another, his strength building with each seamless transition.
As he moved, he completely immersed himself, feeling the Power circulate within his body.
He constantly exerted himself, controlling the Power that moved like Flowing Water, guiding it to converge and pour out from the tip of his spear.
He needed to master more of his Power, to make it gather and release according to his will, even to condense it into the very shape he desired.
It was incredibly difficult. But he was already very close.
WHOOSH WHOOSH~~
Lin Qi was completely immersed in his Spear Technique, practicing it over and over, letting it become a part of his very being.
He lost count of his repetitions as more and more streams of Power converged.
HAAH~
His legs rooted firmly to the earth, his leg muscles exerted force, and Power was generated. This Mountain-Splitting Power surged up from his legs, through his waist, and shot through his arms.
VMMMM?!
Instantly, the tip of the spear began to tremble, and the air itself seemed to tear under the force of this Power.
It emitted a hissing sound. Under Lin Qi’s control, the loose, flowing Mountain-Splitting Power became more condensed, like a fully drawn bowstring, ready to be released at any moment.
Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened, and a tremor ran through his body.
In that very instant.
His body moved like lightning. He stepped and lunged forward, becoming a phantom.
He thrust the spear forward with his momentum, this single strike a fusion of his forward charge and the Mountain-Splitting Power!
The spear tip tore through the air, letting out a piercing whistle.
The condensed Power was unleashed at the spear’s tip. The point of contact felt as if it had struck solid rock.
The Power clinging to the spear tip was like an invisible cone, piercing through the air.
SHHIIING~
A tearing sound came from the air. Lin Qi’s whole body felt like it was boiling as his Power circulated frantically.
The first Killing Technique of the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique—Rock-Splitting Cone!
[You immersed yourself in Spear Technique and mastered the first Killing Technique of the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique. Your mastery of Spear Technique has increased significantly. Spear Technique +5%]
[Your mastery of Power has reached a new level. Your Body Technique has improved. Body Technique +1%]
[Spear Technique: Tier Two 36% → Tier Two 41%]
[Body Technique: Tier Two 22% → 23%]
...
HAAH~
Lin Qi lowered the Training Lance, gasping for air. His heavy breaths created small gusts of wind.
Wisps of white steam rose from his body.
Sweat dripped down his neck, and the strong smell of perspiration filled the air. His black Martial Arts Uniform was soaked through, clinging to his skin.
Lin Qi’s eyes were bright as he stared at his status panel, carefully savoring the feeling from a moment ago.
A whole month. He had finally mastered the first Killing Technique of the Mountain Splitting Spear Technique.
A smile touched Lin Qi’s lips, and his heart felt light and free.
For over a month, he had honed his Spear Technique day and night, spending every day controlling the Flow of Power within his body.
Now, he had finally taken another step forward and mastered the first Killing Technique.
His Spear Technique Realm had jumped 5% in one go, reaching Tier Two 41%.
He suspected that Chen Li’s Martial Arts Realm was likely on par with his own.
As for whether Chen Li had also mastered his first Killing Technique, he would have to wait until tomorrow to find out.
VMMMM!!
He circulated his Power, and the body of the spear let out a humming sound.
’I have a feeling this Killing Technique’s power is immense.’
’It’s a shame I don’t have a target to test its power on.’
Lin Qi grabbed an energy drink and chugged it down.
These energy drinks were also freebies he’d mooched. After downing three large bottles, he picked up the Training Lance and began to practice again.
He needed to familiarize himself with the new Killing Technique so he could use it in the practical training tomorrow.
SWISH SWISH!!
His Power circulated, constantly condensing before being injected into the spear’s tip and unleashed.
SHHH~ SHHH~
An unknown amount of time passed.
BANG!!
CRACK
Lin Qi thrust his Long Spear, but a crack appeared on the Training Lance’s shaft, and it instantly snapped in two.
The shaft was broken!
’I actually broke the spear from training,’
Lin Qi picked up the shaft. It was made of Ordinary white nanmu wood and couldn’t withstand the ravages of his Power.
’I wonder if I’ll have to pay for this?’ Lin Qi wondered.
He glanced at the time; it was already close to midnight.
He ordered a few nutritional meals as a midnight snack and sent a message to Teacher Zhang to ask if he needed to pay for the broken lance.
Just as he was about to fall asleep, Zhang City saw the message from Lin Qi and was utterly baffled: ???
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