High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 273: Chapter 273: Killing Technique—Mountain Collapse and Earth Split

Lin Qi launched himself high into the air, raising the Black Great Spear with both arms as he fully extended his body.

His entire body was like a taut bowstring; his great tendons, muscles, and skin worked in concert to concentrate an immense amount of power.

The next moment, the spear crashed down with overwhelming force. His entire body’s strength erupted like a volcano as he unleashed his Power.

Lin Qi unleashed all of his strength, releasing the Mountain Shaking Power!

The Black Great Spear whipped through the air in a full circle before smashing down onto the black padded mat.

The first Killing Technique of the Mountain Shaking Spear Technique—Mountain Collapse and Earth Split!

BANG!!

The Mountain Shaking Power erupted from the spear, and a formidable force spread out in all directions.

The ground shook. Under the impact of the Mountain Shaking Power, the padded mat instantly burst like a rag, tearing to shreds and scattering in every direction.

Fine cracks appeared in the ground beneath, and a tremendous roar echoed as if a towering mountain had just collapsed.

Lin Qi felt the shockwave travel back up from the ground, making his arms go numb, his muscles tremble, and his Qi and Blood churn. A smile instantly spread across his face.

’I’ve mastered the first Killing Technique of the Mountain Shaking Spear Technique!’

The next moment, his gaze fell upon the system panel.

[You have used Skin Tempering Ointment. Skin Refinement progress has increased. Qi and Blood Value has broken through. Qi and Blood Value +0.5]

[Through continuous Cultivation, you have finally comprehended the first Killing Technique of the Mountain Shaking Spear Technique—Mountain Collapse and Earth Split!]

[Your Spear Technique Realm has greatly improved, successfully breaking through to the Tier Three Initial Stage. Spear Technique +5%]

[Qi and Blood Value: 91.5 → 92]

[Spear Technique: Tier Three 29% → Tier Three 34%]

...

CRACK! CRACK!

Lin Qi got up and stretched. His joints popped and cracked in unison, and his eyes were bright.

He put away his Long Spear and looked at the ground. A crater had formed where he stood, and fragments of the shredded mat, both large and small, were scattered everywhere.

’The Killing Technique, Mountain Collapse and Earth Split... Its power is even greater than I imagined.’

’I’m going to need a new mat!’

Lin Qi continued to practice with his Long Spear, replaying the Killing Technique in his mind. The execution was quite similar to the Killing Technique from his old Mountain Shattering Spear Technique.

However, the application of force and the circulation of Power were far more complex and refined.

Consequently, the destructive force it could unleash was also much greater.

’My Spear Technique has broken through to the Tier Three Initial Stage. My ranking at the Tenth Institute should go up again.’

He then thought about his Qi and Blood Value. Without the support from the academy, his progress had slowed since coming home.

Over the past half-month, his Qi and Blood Value had only increased by 2 points. He would be able to raise it to 95 quickly once he returned to the academy after winter break.

With this in mind, he continued to practice the first Killing Technique. He needed to become so proficient that he could execute it in an instant.

...

「Imperial View Mansion District, inside a luxurious villa」

In the living room, Yue Feng, dressed in pajamas, looked at the video call on the screen before him and spoke.

”After the Spring Festival last year, those bastards from the Insect God Association launched a Disaster Beast Tide and assassinated Awakened geniuses, costing the lives of countless innocent people.”

”And even though we purged Celestial Sea City, there are still plenty of remnants who slipped through the cracks.”

”We have to take precautions this year. I’ll be ready to move at a moment’s notice.”

Manager Sun’s face appeared on the screen, his expression grave as he said:

”The police department and the other two major Martial Arts Dojos are already prepared.”

Yue Feng’s thoughts suddenly turned to Lin Qi.

’Lin Qi hasn’t Awakened yet, so he shouldn’t be a target for the Insect God Association. Besides, he has that sentient AI, so his means of self-preservation should be decent.’

...

「January 31st, the second day of the Spring Festival」

Lin Qi slept in, not getting out of bed until eight in the morning.

He washed up and ate breakfast.

He wore a black trench coat over a T-shirt, under which he had on a black Defense Vest.

A black Metal Cylinder was clipped to his waist, and an all-blue metal sphere floated in the air just above his shoulder.

9:50 AM!

Lin Qi and his parents left the Imperial View Mansion District in their car.

At that same moment, a figure appeared in the distance, far from the villa’s entrance.

...

「Half an hour later, Rongshan District」

This was a well-known working-class neighborhood in Celestial Sea City. Its buildings had a long history, with mottled old walls and a cluttered environment.

It was home to hundreds of thousands of ordinary citizens, a motley crew of all sorts of people.

This was also the place where Lin Qi and his family had lived for over a decade. Today, they were returning to visit some old friends.

A steady stream of cars flowed through the district’s main entrance.

Seeing this from their blue car not far away, Lin Zhen shook his head.

”Looks like there won’t be any parking inside the district. There are just too many residents for the number of spaces.”

Lin Qi, sitting in the back seat, said, ”I’ll get out and take a look.”

He opened the car door and got out, and the floating blue metal sphere maximized its scanning range.

As Lin Qi walked, he suddenly felt a prying gaze on him. His heart tightened, and he grew wary.

His Heart Eye Talent had allowed him to sense such gazes before, and they usually vanished quickly.

’But if it doesn’t go away...’

’That means I’m in trouble!’

After checking the situation up ahead, he returned to the car.

”Dad, it’s clear ahead!” he reported.

”Alright, we’ll head in and find a spot in a bit!” his dad, Lin Zhen, said.

With that, he started the electric car again, waiting for the traffic to clear before entering the district.

At the same time, not far from their car, a man in a black overcoat and a face mask silently watched the Lin family’s vehicle.

He silently followed them.

...

「Rongshan District Parking Lot」

It was a huge, old-fashioned parking lot covering several thousand square meters. It was divided into several sections, each capable of holding anywhere from dozens to a hundred cars.

Lin Zhen drove around the various sections but couldn’t find a single open spot.

He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. ’Imperial View Mansion is so much better. The villas have their own garages, so you don’t have to crawl around looking for a space.’

Finally, as they circled a large section of the lot, they happened to see a car pulling out, freeing up a space.

A flash of joy went through Lin Zhen, and he quickly backed into the spot.

”Let’s go!”

The family of three opened their doors and got out of the car, with Lin Qi exiting last.

”Little Chan, do a full scan of everyone nearby. Send the results to my phone as a text message.”

”Yes, Master!”

Little Chan, the blue metal sphere, bobbed in acknowledgement.

Lin Qi then got out of the car, and the three of them walked toward the parking lot exit, carrying gifts.

At that moment, they were the only three people in the entire parking lot.

Lin Qi’s expression was calm, but inwardly he was incredibly tense. The prying gaze was still on him, and he could even feel waves of a dangerous aura emanating from its source.

Just as they were leaving the parking lot and about to reach Building 1, Lin Qi looked at his parents ahead of him and suddenly spoke, having made up his mind.

”Dad, I forgot something in the car.”

”You two go on ahead. I’ll be right back!”

Lin Zhen paused for a moment but didn’t think much of it.

”Alright, hurry back then.”

He handed the car keys to Lin Qi, then walked slowly out of the parking lot with his mother, Fang Huiyi.

Lin Qi turned and walked back toward their car, pulling out his phone. A new text message had just arrived.

[Master, there are three individuals nearby. The strongest is a male. Based on scan data, there is a 43% probability he is a Fourth Realm Martial Artist, a 30% probability he is a Third Realm Martial Artist, and a 27% probability he is a Fifth Realm Martial Artist.]

Lin Qi breathed a small sigh of relief.

’As long as they’re Middle Realm Martial Artists, it’s manageable. The highest is only the Fifth Realm.’

’This means I have a chance to fight back. I was afraid it might be a Sixth Realm or even a High Realm Martial Artist.’

His eyes darted around, and he suddenly realized the parking lot was an excellent spot for a confrontation.

It was an ideal location, both for his opponent and for himself.

[Lin Qi: Contact Master Yue Feng immediately. Tell him my current location.]

[Little Chan: Okay!]

WHOOSH...

Lin Qi put his phone away and let out a breath, his expression calm as he walked toward his family’s car.

...

Meanwhile, inside a villa in Imperial View Mansion, several people were casually chatting and watching TV in the living room.

Yue Feng was among them, in the middle of the conversation.

Suddenly, the metal sphere floated over and tapped his shoulder three times.

Yue Feng’s eyebrow twitched. He immediately smiled, patted his daughter’s head, and said softly,

”Daddy has to go out for a bit!”

”Then come back soon!” his five-year-old daughter said adorably.

Yue Feng nodded, then walked into the kitchen to speak with his wife.

”I’m heading out. It’s urgent!”

”Okay. Be safe and hurry back.”

Yue Feng nodded, strode out of the main hall to the entrance, and stripped off his pajamas, revealing the Combat Suit he wore underneath.

At the same time, a floating metal sphere emerged, carrying a rectangular metal box.

”Alpha, what is it?”

He had previously instructed Alpha that if a particularly critical situation arose, it was to tap his shoulder three times.

”Master, a message came from Lin Qi’s AI. It included an address.”

As it spoke, it projected an address into the air.

”Rongshan District Parking Lot!”

’Lin Qi is in danger!’

Yue Feng made the judgment instantly. Killing intent flashed in his eyes as a terrifying aura erupted from his body, sending a shockwave spreading outwards.

’There’s no time to take a jet. It’s 25 kilometers to Rongshan District. If I go all out, I can make it in three minutes, tops.’

Having made his decision, he ordered Alpha, ”Notify the police. Have them get over there too.”

”Making a move in my Celestial Sea City... They’re courting death!”

With that, he grabbed his metal box, and his figure blurred into an afterimage, kicking up a violent gust of wind as he vanished. Alpha followed close behind.

At the entrance to Imperial View Mansion, the gate guard only felt a fierce wind blast past his face.

”What was that?”

The supervisor in the security booth stepped out, staring at the fading afterimage in the distance.

”Looks like something’s happened!”

He could tell a Seventh Realm expert had just made a move at full power. The instantaneous burst of speed was too fast for the naked eye of an ordinary person to follow.

At the same time, the police department mobilized, with all units racing toward Rongshan District.

...

「Rongshan District, parking lot」

A man in a black overcoat hid silently in a corner, concealing every trace of his presence.

His gaze remained locked on Lin Qi.

’So that’s Lin Qi. He’s my target. I have to eliminate him. This is the mission bestowed upon me by the great Insect God Association.’

He glanced around, realizing this was the perfect place to strike.

’Heaven itself is on my side. Lin Qi, it seems fate has decreed your death!’

He sneered inwardly.

Then, his face froze. His target had vanished right before his eyes.

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