Chapter 15: Spearmanship
Teaching Building No. 3, private office.
Wu Kang sat in his ergonomic chair, eating a large take-out nutrient meal, looking at the list on the monitor in front of him.
"Out of the 10 martial arts classes in the third grade, our Class 3 has 8 people entering the elite class."
"We are ranked third among all classes."
"Looks like my bonus this time will be quite substantial."
Thinking of this, Wu Kang revealed a smile, then his gaze shifted to the name "Lin Qi."
"This kid, I really misjudged him. He actually managed to get into the elite class. I stand corrected."
"It's good that he got in. Away from an irresponsible teacher like me, his talent can probably be better developed."
"After all, that new teacher is very responsible."
Wu Kang put down his chopsticks, took a sip of soup, and said faintly.
...
Top floor of Teaching Building No. 1, Principal's Office.
A space of over 500 square meters, spacious and bright, with luxurious black desks and chairs, a sofa, an office desk, and tall bookshelves.
A peculiar fragrance filled the air. There was a flowerpot on the desk, but not a hint of green in it.
A burly, hairy middle-aged man was leaning back in a black ergonomic chair. In front of him, a 3D projection displayed a data table with a total of 50 names.
"These are the 50 most outstanding students in our No. 2 High. They are all good seedlings."
Jiang Zhiguang looked at the list, picked up a small white watering can, and watered the flowerpot a little.
"Our No. 2 High, although it is one of the several key secondary schools in Tianhai City..."
"But our overall strength is in the lower tier. Every year, our results can't compare to No. 1 High and the others."
"Even if we can't beat them, we can't be at the bottom again."
"We can't go on like this anymore. The third year of high school is very crucial. If they can be a bit stronger, their future upper limit will be a point higher."
"That's why I invited you here. Use all your means to properly teach this group of geniuses."
Jiang Zhiguang looked at the man sitting on the sofa. He was a burly man with a beastly aura.
The man clasped his fingers together, grinned and said, "Since you invited me, I will not let you down."
"I just wonder if there are any truly good seedlings among this group of little cubs?"
...
Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall, Room A-128.
Bang! Bang!!
In the center of the martial arts room, two figures in protective gear collided with full force.
Guo Heng's arm muscles bulged. He suddenly exerted force, his tiger claws striking out continuously, the intense Qi and Blood extending to his fingertips, threatening to tear the air.
Lin Qi felt the airflow surge. His gaze was like a torch. Every one of Guo Heng's attack movements became clear in his eyes.
His body dodged quickly, as agile as a cat, allowing him to evade many of the attacks.
If he couldn't dodge, he would block.
He struck with all his might, his legs generating force, pouncing out like a fierce tiger.
Bang!!
Qi and Blood issued from his spine, his muscles swelled, and using his waist to generate power, his blood flowed like a waterfall. His arms coordinated with the brandishing of his tiger claws.
Black Tiger Snatches the Heart!
He struck with his full power, the force bursting forth from his arms and tiger claws. The two sides collided rapidly.
Bang! Bang!!
Pain was continuously transmitted up his arms, yet Lin Qi's expression remained unchanged as he dodged, blocked, and counterattacked.
With his cold and stern temperament, he was like a robot.
A few minutes later.
Bang!
With a loud bang, Lin Qi's body was knocked back several steps in a row before he stabilized his figure.
The man opposite him also took two steps back, stopped, and took off his helmet, revealing a handsome face covered in sweat.
"Alright!"
Hooo~
The opposing Guo Heng was breathing heavily. Sweat streamed down his cheeks and into his mouth, and white steam continuously rose from his protective suit.
"Are you... not tired?" Guo Heng asked, panting heavily while wiping the sweat from his forehead.
The opposing Lin Qi took off his helmet, and countless droplets of liquid scattered.
Drip! Drip!
Sweat scattered onto the ground with the helmet. Lin Qi's hair was plastered to his scalp as if he had just been pulled out of water. Only his heavy breathing could be heard.
"Tired!"
"I can see that."
Guo Heng looked at Lin Qi's state and was secretly astonished: "This person's Qi and Blood value is lower than mine, and his strength is two to three hundred kilograms less, yet he can still last for so long. This willpower is too astonishing."
"And his reactions and awareness are so strong, not like an ordinary person's."
"Lin Qi, you are a very unusual person."
"Whether it's your Qi and Blood value or your Tiger Form Fist, you are inferior to me."
"But when fighting you, I can't seem to gain any advantage. It's truly strange."
"You and Jiang Tao are indeed both geniuses. You are qualified to be my friends."
"If you have difficulties in the future, you can come to me."
"Thanks, Young Master Guo!" Jiang Tao, who was resting on the side, said with a smiling thanks.
Lin Qi endured his fatigue and nodded, taking the sports drink from Jiang Tao's hand and drinking it in large gulps.
Guo Heng spoke as he took off his protective gear:
"I have something to do today, so I have to leave first."
"The content of the next sparring session will be changed to weapons. You two should get proficient with weapons as soon as possible. Don't let me down."
After speaking, Guo Heng picked up his clothes and walked into the bathroom.
A few minutes later, after washing up and coming out, Guo Heng suddenly added:
"Oh right, there are still 40 minutes left for this martial arts room. You can use it freely."
Lin Qi and Jiang Tao, who were sitting and resting, showed expressions of joy. After Guo Heng left, only the two of them remained in the entire martial arts room.
"Qi-ge, your Tiger Form Fist has already reached Great Accomplishment. Just like Guo Heng said, our focus should also be on weapons now."
"After all, in the college entrance exam, cold weapons are the item second only to Qi and Blood value."
"In the future, when we step onto the battlefield, we will also have to use weapons to kill Disaster Beasts."
After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he stood up and walked straight to the wall. From an embedded saber rack, he took out a training saber.
Swish! Swish!!
He brandished it casually. The long saber created flowery patterns in the air, and a sharp saber technique was displayed from his hands.
His fist technique had long since reached Great Accomplishment; he was already practicing saber techniques.
Lin Qi put down the empty bottle of sports drink and slowly stood up.
After resting for a few minutes, his tired body had recovered a lot of its stamina.
"That's right. The weekly quiz is over. It's time to start practicing the spear again."
For a week, Lin Qi had devoted himself entirely to the Hunyuan Stance and Tiger Form Fist.
He hadn't touched a spear once.
When he entered high school, he had cultivated the Hunyuan Stance, Tiger Form, and spearmanship all together.
Lin Qi walked to the wall. On a black metal wall, six training spears were neatly arranged.
He took one of them from the rack. It was 2.7 meters long, its tip was rounded and not sharpened, and it had a red tassel attached.
His gaze locked onto his panel.
[Name: Lin Qi (17)]
[Template: True Lord Erlang · Yang Jian]
[Fusion Rate: 2%]
[Spear Technique: First-Order 60%]
[Movement Technique: First-Order 57%]
...
In one week, his spearmanship and movement technique had not changed at all.
It was time to raise them now.
With that, his eyes focused. He held the long spear, not gripping the end, holding it against his waist, and began to execute his spear technique.
Swish! Swish!!
His right hand flipped his wrist, his back hand rolled at his waist and lower abdomen, his front hand flicked with force, and he assumed a horse stance.
In an instant, the long spear thrust out, its shaft vibrating, and his body stepped forward.
He turned his waist to send it forward in unison, his shoulder level with the spear, and his horse stance changed to a bow stance.
Block, seize, thrust...
The basic skills of spearmanship were executed by him in an instant. The long spear traced a perfect arc in the air, piercing through it.
Lin Qi then changed his spear technique. The basic spearmanship, he had already practiced it countless times, and it was imprinted on his body.
He executed one move and form after another.
Starting from blocking, seizing, and thrusting, to smashing, chopping, piercing, coiling, flicking, poking, and parrying...
He thoroughly demonstrated the basic moves of the spear technique.
Basic Spearmanship was a spear technique deduced by the Xia Country's martial arts world based on ancient spear techniques, for martial arts novices to build a foundation.
It had a total of thirty-six forms, containing all the basic moves.
All spear technique moves were deduced from the basic spearmanship.
Despite not having trained for a week, Lin Qi's execution of the spear technique was still as smooth as flowing clouds and moving water.
The key points of the spear technique constantly emerged in his mind, and his execution of the spear technique became more and more proficient.
[You have gained new insight into Basic Spearmanship. Spear Technique +2%]
[You have practiced Basic Spearmanship and have generated a new understanding. Spear Technique +2%]
[Through practicing Basic Spearmanship, you have become more proficient. Spear Technique +1%]
[Spear Technique: First-Order 60% → 65%]
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(End of this chapter)
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