Later that day, Robert went into cultivation and had a breakthrough into the Spirit Refining Realm. There are fifteen cultivation realms one must break through to become stronger and more powerful, and Lin Zhong had mentioned these cultivation levels: Nascent Realm, Spirit Refining Realm, Spirit Void Realm, Profound Core Realm, Golden Core Realm, Celestial Spirit Realm, Emperor Soul Realm, Soul Void Realm, Soul Spirit Realm, Martial Grandmaster Realm, Martial King Realm, Martial God Realm, Immortal Spirit Realm, Immortal Spirit King Realm, and the Immortal God Realm.
"Okay, well done, Robert. You have really impressed me by making a breakthrough into the Spirit Refining Realm. So now it is time for you to learn martial arts skills, both offensive and defensive," said Lin Zhong.
He immediately entered into the crystal.
"There he goes again into the crystal. Finally, I can learn some martial arts. Man, this is gonna be great," Robert said with excitement.
Lin Zhong then came out with a large green box with a dragon sculpture carved on it. He put down the box and opened it. Inside were a ton of yellow-colored martial arts skill books.
"So these are the highest grade of martial arts skills in the cultivation world, which is the Yellow Grade. There are other grades like Purple Grade skills, Blue Grade skills, Black Grade skills, Green Grade skills, and Red Grade skill books. The Yellow Grade martial arts skills are special because they allow you to practice a certain skill with any element attribute, while the other grades require a certain skill to be practiced with the element of that specific grade. So these martial arts skills are just for you," Lin Zhong explained to Robert, who was eager to try them out.
"This is awesome. I can't believe I got the highest grade of martial arts skills and I can practice a certain skill with any element. This is terrific; I love it!"
Robert was so happy and ready to start learning the martial skills. He picked a bunch of suitable martial arts skills to learn with the help of Lin Zhong and spent most of the day reading and understanding the skills, also memorizing the moves, stances, and the ability to condense his inner Qi to use these skills.
During these hours of him learning, his brothers, dad, and mom came into his room to check on him and also explore the two huge boxes. Max had opened the box of spiritual stones, which piqued everyone's interest in these precious stones. Everyone asked if they could get one each; he had no choice but to agree to their request.
Night arrived soon, and Robert was still sitting at his study desk as he kept learning more martial arts skills. There was a large pile of Yellow Grade martial arts books on the side of his study table, while his phone lay on the other side. The martial arts skill book he was learning right now was an attack skill for a one-move defeat to take down an opponent.
"So this is a one move attack skill, Star Blasting Punch. This skill is really useful and more likely helpful. Defeating my enemies in one move would be easier than fighting all the way, but it's not easy to practice. I will have to practice it to perfection before I use it to take down my opponent in one move," Robert sighed as he spoke.
Then he picked another book this one was a skill that strengthens the hand and makes it hard as steel. One thing he was really surprised by was that he could memorize up to 50 martial skills he had learned.
Suddenly, he got a notification on his phone. He picked up his phone and checked it, finding it to be a message on WhatsApp from Josh, his friend and also his classmate. He entered the chat to see the message.
Josh:
Hey, wassup man? I heard you were ill. I hope you're getting much better.
Robert:
Yeah, I am, but I'm getting much better, and in a few days, I'll be okay.
Josh:
Well, get well soon. You're lucky, man this coming week there's no school.
Robert:
Seriously? No school?
Josh:
Bro, do you forget stuff that easily? Remember last week we wrote mock tests for a whole week, so they gave us a midterm break.
Robert:
Oh, now I get it. Finally, some rest from school to wrap some things up and also recover.
Josh:
Yeah, finally some rest from the Metal Gang that always bullies you.
Robert, on seeing this message, got slightly pissed as he remembered the awful ways they had bullied him.
Robert:
Well, I don't give a damn about those trash.
Josh:
😲 When did you get the balls to say this?
Robert:
😎😎 I'm telling you, I don't give a damn about them. To me, they're a piece of garbage.
Josh:
👍 I hope you're not just running your mouth here. I hope you really stand up to them. Well, see you in school next week. I'm going offline now. Bye.
Robert:
Yeah, of course I'm not just running my mouth. See you too in school next week. Bye.
Robert sent the message and went offline, then dropped his phone.
"Metal Gang, just wait for me next week. I'm gonna take my revenge on you all. Just you all wait," Robert said with rage and clenched his fist.