Chapter 18: Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique (Please keep reading)

"In our Xia Kingdom, to popularize and spread martial arts, all basic martial arts manuals are free."

"The Rounded Stance, the Five Elements Fist, basic saber techniques, sword techniques, spear techniques..."

"Even advanced weapon manuals are equally free."

"Above the basic manuals, different levels are divided according to the corresponding realm of the manual."

"Based on the preciousness and rarity of metals, weapon manuals are classified into Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold..."

"For example, what you can learn for free now are the basic advanced manuals, which are Black Iron grade manuals."

"Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold..."

Lin Qi knew all this basic knowledge, and he had been looking forward to learning it since the moment he stepped onto the path of martial arts.

*Beep!*

Three projected figures of different builds appeared, and three books materialized before them.

"In our Xia Kingdom, and even the entire Blue Star, basic spear techniques are generally deduced into three directions: Strength, Speed, and Defense."

"Therefore, I have three spear techniques here, with styles being: Fierce and Overbearing, Swift as the Wind, and Steady Defense."

"So, which spear technique will you choose?"

Zhang Cheng asked, curious about his choice.

Lin Qi looked at the three projections. First, on the left was a burly figure with thick arms and muscles like tempered steel.

The name of the book before him was: *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*.

The middle figure possessed a lean, powerful physique.

The name of the book before him was: *Water-Drop Spear Technique*.

The last person had a broad build and a steady temperament.

The name of the book before him was: *Monolith Spear Technique*.

*Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*, *Water-Drop Spear Technique*, *Monolith Spear Technique*.

Lin Qi scanned them quickly; the three techniques corresponded to strength, speed, and defense, respectively.

"Choosing a spear technique is very important; it must suit you."

"Once you make a choice, your future path is already determined."

"If you choose incorrectly, the cost is enormous. If you want to change techniques, you will be wasting your time."

"In your senior year of high school, time is the most important thing."

"I see that your frame is small and your build is lean; you are suited for the speed style. The *Water-Drop Spear Technique* would be more suitable for you."

Zhang Cheng offered his candid advice from the side.

"Should I choose the *Water-Drop Spear Technique*?"

Lin Qi hesitated. Zhang Cheng was quite right, but he felt this set of techniques wasn't the one most compatible with him.

He looked at his status panel, only to find that it had undergone a new change, displaying a string of data

*Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* (Compatibility: 91%)

*Water-Drop Spear Technique* (Compatibility: 90%)

*Monolith Spear Technique* (Compatibility: 87%)

...

Compatibility?

Lin Qi was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected the panel to have this function—to actually be able to check the compatibility between a manual and himself.

The higher the compatibility, the more suitable the manual was for the individual, and the greater the power it would manifest when executed.

Since the compatibility had appeared, Lin Qi no longer hesitated.

"I choose the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*!"

Lin Qi announced his choice.

"What?"

Zhang Cheng: "?"

"Brother Qi, are you sure you didn't pick the wrong one?"

"Shouldn't you choose the *Water-Drop Spear Technique*?" Jiang Tao asked, unable to understand.

The thin boy also looked over with considerable surprise.

"Tao, when has my choice ever been wrong?"

Lin Qi shook his head.

"This..."

Hearing this, Jiang Tao also fell into hesitation and stopped trying to persuade him.

Opposite them, Zhang Cheng frowned and couldn't help but speak up

"A top fifteen student in the grade actually calls the 45th ranked student 'Brother.' It seems, student Lin Qi, that you truly do have something extraordinary about you."

"Your build is lean and your frame is small. To be honest, in the elite class, you are one of the smallest in terms of physique."

"Yet you choose the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*, which emphasizes strength."

"Can you tell me your reason?"

Lin Qi shook his head. "There is no special reason. My intuition tells me that the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* is the most suitable!"

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng laughed

"Interesting. I'll remember you, Lin Qi."

"Since you've chosen, do not regret it."

Lin Qi's expression was firm: "I won't regret it."

Although Zhang Cheng was right, it was impossible for him to regret it. Not to mention that the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* had the highest compatibility.

On top of that, he possessed the Erlang Shen template; the higher his future integration, the higher his talent would be.

His physical talent would also undergo continuous transformation.

He would grow taller, and his muscles and bones would evolve.

He felt his changes every single day.

He might be a "skinny dog" now, but he wouldn't be in the future.

"Very well. Next, I will demonstrate the spear technique once. You'd better record it with your phone."

Zhang Cheng turned off the projection and vanished from his spot instantly. In the next second, a training spear appeared in his hand.

So fast!

Lin Qi was secretly startled; he hadn't even seen Zhang Cheng's movement clearly.

Holding the spear, Zhang Cheng's aura changed abruptly.

"Watch closely!"

With that, his body moved instantly. The spear in his hand swung violently, and his momentum surged from the ground.

The shaft of the spear vibrated slightly, and the air seemed to be shaken by the power at the tip.

*Swish! Swish!*

*Bang!*

In an instant, the spear thrust out, the tip flashing with a cold light as it pierced through the air.

"The *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* is fierce and overbearing in style, possessing astonishing power. It requires immense strength to fully unleash its potential."

"Every thrust is like a massive hammer falling, as if it could shatter a mountain peak in an instant."

"This power is not mere brute force, but explosive power forged through thousands of trials."

"Without a sufficiently strong physique, you will harm yourself as much as your enemy."

"The *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* consists of twelve forms and three major killing moves. Every four forms can be fused into one killing move."

"At the same time, this technique also includes footwork. Pay attention to my steps."

"Observe the first form: The Opening Stance!"

As Zhang Cheng spoke, he demonstrated the technique. Lin Qi took out his phone, filming while memorizing.

He saw Zhang Cheng hold the spear horizontally, his momentum condensing and rising like a mountain peak.

In the next instant, holding the spear, his wrist flipped, and the shaft pressed close to his waist.

The spear thrust out rapidly, as light and precise as if plucking a cloud from the sky.

"Second form: Cloud-Plucking; Third form: Mountain-Crushing Thrust..."

Every move of the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* was executed with grand momentum in Zhang Cheng's hands.

The spear intent was vast, spreading outward like a surging tide.

Lin Qi felt as if he were facing not a person, but a mountain peak on the verge of collapse.

"Opening Stance, Cloud-Plucking, Mountain-Crushing Thrust, Spiral Break, Sky Leap, Horizontal Block, Rapid Advance, Back Sweep, Point Break, Earth Tremor, Enemy Repel, Closing Stance!"

"These are the twelve forms of the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*. Once you have mastered them, you can attempt to comprehend the three major killing moves."

Zhang Cheng retracted the spear, returning to a state of calm, and looked at Lin Qi.

"You practice first. I'm going to teach the other two the new manuals."

"Alright!"

Lin Qi put away his phone and walked to a corner.

He took out the training spear, and the entire process of Zhang Cheng performing the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique* began to replay in his mind.

The twelve forms of the spear technique emerged clearly in his mind.

In the next moment, Lin Qi opened his eyes, and the spear in his hand began to swing.

The spear was held horizontally, followed by a rapid thrust, mimicking Zhang Cheng's movements.

Cloud-Plucking!

His arm exerted force, the spear tip drew a circle, and then he thrust out violently, piercing the air with such intense penetration that it felt as if it could shatter rock.

Mountain-Crushing Thrust!

After completing each form, the next form instantly surfaced in Lin Qi's mind.

Spinning the spear, leaping high...

Lin Qi's movements were not fast, but he executed every single move with precision and rhythm.

Until the final two forms!

Enemy Repel!

Closing Stance!

"Whew~"

Lin Qi retracted the spear and stood firm, looking radiant. He had completed a full cycle of the *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*.

【You have learned a new spear technique: *Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique*. Spear Technique +2%】

【Spear Technique: Tier 1 72% → 74%】

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(End of Chapter)