High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 113: Chapter 113: Fist Technique Breakthrough

In the Martial Arts Room of a villa.

Li Zhou also poured out a Qi and Blood Pill and, fighting back his disgust, swallowed it.

He murmured to himself with a determined expression:

’Lin Qi is improving way too fast. I need to develop a sense of crisis.’

’If I don’t work harder, not only Lin Qi but Jiangtao will surpass me too.’

’I used to hate Qi and Blood Pills, but now, to increase my strength, I have no choice but to take one a week.’

’I’m the number one in our grade. It would be too humiliating if I were surpassed.’

’So, my Qi and Blood Value must break through faster!’

The more he spoke, the more determined Li Zhou became.

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So hot!

In just a few moments, Lin Qi could already feel his body heating up. His temperature rose continuously, especially in his stomach, where a searing pain felt as if he were being burned by fire.

The Qi and Blood Pill had begun to take effect. All of his internal organs felt as if they were being roasted over a fire.

His entire body turned crimson, and the heat thoroughly activated his muscles.

This was even more intense than the first time he had used the Red Blood Ointment.

He assumed a stance and began to practice the Five Elements Fist, starting with the Tiger Form Fist.

BANG! BANG!

He curled his five fingers into a claw. His muscles tensed, his tendons tightened, and power transferred, continuously pouring into the ”Tiger Claw.”

As the Tiger Claw struck, power shot out from his fingertips, unleashing its force.

White Tiger Claw Offering!

Furious Tiger Penetrating the Forest!

As he executed the techniques one by one, his muscles moved violently, and the great tendons all over his body trembled.

As his muscles moved violently, the fascia joined in as well.

Muscle and sinew exerted force simultaneously, the power reaching to his very fingertips.

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up. The Tiger Form Fist used intent as its spirit, joints to generate force, and qi to drive power...

He had thought he’d already grasped its essence, but now, as he practiced again, his great tendons coordinated with his muscles to exert force.

The Power within it appeared clearly before him, completely different from before.

This was Power. He needed to exert force with both muscle and sinew to be able to unleash it.

Previously, he could only sense it vaguely. He felt this force as he struck out with his Tiger Claw.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

As he executed the techniques, the air vibrated, stirring up a powerful gust from his fists.

That was something he couldn’t do before.

Lin Qi’s heart surged with excitement. He overcame the discomfort in his body and began to practice, starting from the Tiger Form, then the Crane Form, Snake Form, Dragon Form, and Ape Form.

He performed the Five Elements in succession. As he executed the Fist Technique, all the great tendons in his body engaged, and Power was transmitted through them.

This led him to a new enlightenment!

The more Lin Qi fought, the more exhilarating it felt, and he paid no mind to the sweat pouring from his body due to the intense exertion.

His Martial Arts Uniform was completely soaked in sweat, clinging tightly to his body and revealing his well-built muscles and thick, long great tendons.

He was completely immersed in the improvement of his Fist Technique.

「Two hours later」

[You have gained new insight into the Tiger Form of the Five Elements. Fist Technique +1%.]

[You have gained new insight into the Crane Form of the Five Elements Fist. Fist Technique +1%.]

[...]

[You have consumed a Qi and Blood Pill. Your body’s muscles and fascia have been thoroughly tempered. Your Qi Blood has increased. Qi and Blood Value +0.5.]

[Qi and Blood Value: 16 → 16.5]

[Fist Technique: Tier Two 32% → 37%]

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”Haaaah~”

Lin Qi gasped for breath, sweat pouring down like rain. White steam rose from his body as the intense heat began to fade.

Looking at the data on his panel, he was ecstatic. He never expected his comprehension of his Fist Technique to improve by such a large margin today.

He had comprehended how to make his great tendons and muscles exert force together, and how Power flowed through his muscles.

His Boxing Realm had increased by 5% in one go, and his control over his body had improved significantly.

This was just the beginning. His comprehension of the Fist Technique would continue to improve.

After breaking through to the Second Realm, and with the tempering of his great tendons, his sense of how to use his body’s strength had become much clearer.

Another major benefit of improving his Fist Technique was that it provided feedback for his Spear Technique, aiding his mastery of it.

Finally, his gaze fell upon his Qi and Blood Value.

He was also very satisfied with the effect of the Qi and Blood Pill. A single pill had increased his Qi and Blood Value by 0.5.

Previously, that would have taken several weeks to achieve, but now his progress was much faster.

Suddenly feeling parched, he picked up the sports drink he had prepared and began to chug it.

He downed three whole bottles before he stopped.

”Haaaah~”

Taking several deep breaths, Lin Qi could still feel a lingering discomfort, like a burning sensation throughout his body.

’This is a side effect of the Qi and Blood Pill. I’ll recover after resting for a few days, and then I’ll be able to take another one.’

’This pill is good,’ Lin Qi thought, ’but I can’t take it every day. It needs a cooldown period.’

Lin Qi looked at the Thunder Horn Spear hanging on the wall and exhaled a turbid breath.

’Next, I’ll focus on improving my Spear Technique and prepare for the Tournament of Geniuses!’

He then grabbed the Black Great Spear and began his cultivation.

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The second semester of senior year passed in the blink of an eye, like flowing water.

Countless geniuses were preparing for the Tournament of Geniuses, constantly honing their skills.

Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, Room B123

Lin Qi’s body was burning hot. He held the fifty-jin Black Great Spear, using his wrist strength to raise it high until it formed a perfectly straight, unmoving line. His eyes were tightly shut.

He endured the aching soreness in his wrist, his breathing even. The blue veins on his arm bulged as it trembled slightly.

Ten minutes passed like this.

BEEP! BEEP!

A beeping sound echoed in the room, and Lin Qi’s eyes snapped open.

He abruptly retracted the Black Great Spear, then began to thrust it out again and again without pause.

SWISH! SWISH!

The shaft of the spear vibrated, its sharp tip quivering constantly. A cold light glinted off it as he thrust it out like a dragon.

In an extremely short amount of time, Lin Qi continuously thrust out the long spear with a flurry of swings.

Gusts of wind were stirred up in the air as the tip of the spear tore through it.

12, 13, 14

15!

”SHIIING~”

Lin Qi abruptly made the final thrust. Hanging on the punching target in front of him was a black dot the size of a ballpoint pen tip.

He had thrust fifteen times in a row, every single strike hitting the exact same point.

”Haaaah~”

Lin Qi lowered his spear and exhaled a turbid breath, his expression exhilarated.

’Fifteen thrusts in one second. My thrusting speed has gotten faster, and I can strike in a straight line, hitting the same point with precision and speed.’

’This means my Spear Technique Realm has improved again.’

Lin Qi grabbed the long spear and began to perform his spear techniques: the fierce and domineering Mountain Shattering Spear Technique, the swift-as-the-wind Drip Water Spear Skill, and the steady and defensive Rock Gun Skill.

He executed the three spear techniques in succession, as smooth as flowing water.

The transitions between techniques were exceptionally fluid and smooth. There was no obstruction between his moves, nothing sluggish or sloppy.

When he performed the Mountain Shattering Spear Technique, he was fierce and domineering. When he performed the Drip Water Spear Skill, he was as fast as lightning. When he performed the Rock Gun Skill, he was as steady as a Pan Stone.

There wasn’t the slightest pause when he switched between spear techniques; his mastery of them had already reached a superb realm.

He was domineering when he needed to be, fast when he needed to be, and steady when he needed to defend.

He had mastered the essence of each spear technique.

Lin Qi knew that he was now an all-around warrior, skilled in attack, speed, and defense.

He had a way to deal with any opponent, which was a huge advantage in the Red Realm.

Very few could be as versatile as he was.

[Your mastery of Spear Technique has reached a new level. Spear Technique has improved. Spear Technique +1%.]

[Spear Technique: Tier Two 22% → 23%]

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Seeing his Spear Technique break through, Lin Qi let out a long breath.

He had now pushed his potential to the absolute limit.

All that was left was to wait for the Tournament of Geniuses to begin tomorrow.

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