Chapter 111: Pillar of Spirit (Bonus for 22,000 monthly votes)

"Martial arts technique has reached the fourth stage."

"Whether it is the spear or the saber, many weapons are merely external; the most essential thing is the inner heart," Li Yang explained. "Whatever weapon you practice, you must first be in harmony with your inner self."

"The spear pursues the intent of pressing forward without retreat; it is ever-changing and excels at attack. To unleash its maximum power, our minds must also be in harmony with it."

"The 'Star Spear Art' appears to excel at defense, but the explosive attack hidden beneath that defense is its true essence," Li Yang explained in great detail.

Time slipped away, second by second.

In reality, this was not the first time Li Yang had explained the "Star Spear Art."

But because of Li Li Li Yuan, he had deliberately chosen the "Star Spear Art" today and was explaining it from the very beginning.

From the conceptual intent of the spear art to the breakdown of every single form, and even the ultimate artistic conception of the five forms combined.

Every student listened very intently.

Not everyone practiced the spear, but they all basically practiced long weapons, and there were commonalities between them.

"The Star Spear Art, so that's how it is." Li Li Li Yuan was even more fascinated and intoxicated by the lecture.

Although there were intelligent instructors to provide guidance in the secret manuals he obtained, the capabilities of those intelligent instructors had limits.

And Li Yang's explanation was much clearer.

Half an hour later, it was time for each student to go up one by one and conduct sparring training with Li Yang.

Finally, the class, which lasted nearly two hours, came to an end.

"After you go back, contemplate this well."

"At this same time next week, I will explain the staff art," Li Yang said. "Class dismissed."

"Li Li Li Yuan, interact more with these seniors, and come to my office in half an hour," Li Yang instructed, then walked straight out of the martial arts room.

"Yes," Li Li Li Yuan nodded.

As soon as Li Yang stepped out of the classroom, the other dozen or so seniors all looked at Li Li Li Yuan.

"Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan, where are you from? How do you cultivate to be such a freak?"

"Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan, do you have a girlfriend?"

"Come, Junior Brother, let's add each other on V-Chat," a senior sister said directly. They all appeared very enthusiastic.

This made Li Li Li Yuan feel embarrassed, and he responded to them one by one.

"Li Li Li Yuan, my name is Yan He, welcome," the thin, tall youth who was the only Source Martial Artist smiled.

Immediately, the others quieted down; it was clear that Yan He had very high prestige.

"Senior Brother Yan," Li Li Li Yuan nodded and said.

"Li Li Li Yuan, Senior Brother Yan is the strongest among us. Not only has he become a Source Martial Artist, but his spear art has also reached the 'Entering Micro' level. Looking at the whole school, he is a top-ten expert," introduced Senior Sister Shi Xiao, a junior standing nearby.

"Source Martial Artist? Entering Micro level?" Li Li Li Yuan was secretly shocked.

Even Uncle Wan had not reached the Entering Micro level.

Just as he had expected, the top students of Kunlun Martial University, after several years of cultivation and accumulation, indeed had a group of experts.

"Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan just arrived, so he still needs to get familiar with everything today," Yan He appeared very scholarly and smiled. "How about tomorrow night? I will host a banquet at my villa. Everyone come to celebrate and welcome Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan."

"Host a banquet?" Li Li Li Yuan was stunned.

Can you still hold banquets inside the school?

"Haha, Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan, this is the custom," Senior Sister Shi Xiao smiled. "Whenever new juniors arrive under a teacher, we hold a banquet; it can also be considered a way to build relationships."

"As long as you give some money, the school's logistics department will naturally prepare everything."

"Our Kunlun Martial University is not an ordinary martial arts university," Senior Sister Shi Xiao laughed. "Besides, Senior Brother Yan is a Source Martial Artist who often ventures into the Star Realm; his money-making efficiency is amazing. He is very rich, so don't try to save him those few tens of thousands."

Li Li Li Yuan realized it in an instant.

In a sense, this group of seniors before him belonged to another circle, representing the circle of top students at Kunlun Martial University.

You cannot treat them as ordinary university students. They seem peaceful now, but once they erupt, everyone's martial power is super strong.

Especially this Senior Brother Yan He; with his Entering Micro technique, once he erupts, his strength is terrifying.

Once he graduates, his status will likely be much higher than Uncle Wan's.

After all, how old is he? In the future, he has the potential to become a Flying Martial Artist.

"Okay."

Li Li Li Yuan smiled: "Thank you, Senior Brother Yan He, for the invitation. I will definitely be there tomorrow."

This group of seniors before him were all future connections.

"Good, I'll wait for Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan tomorrow," Yan He smiled. "In the future, if there is anything you don't understand in your cultivation, you can ask us more."

"Okay," Li Li Li Yuan nodded.

Li Li Li Yuan wanted to make more friends.

Likewise, none of these seniors were fools; after a little analysis, they understood Li Li Li Yuan's terrifying potential.

The bond between fellow disciples was very precious.

It was similar to Wan Qinghe and Vice Vice Vice Dean Zhao of the Eighth Academy; the two of them had a similar relationship as fellow disciples back in the day.

"By the way."

"Junior Brother Li Li Li Yuan, you just arrived today. If you have time, you can go to the 'Pillar of Spirit' to try it out first," Yan He reminded him.

"Thank you, Senior Brother, for the reminder."

……

Bidding farewell to the group of seniors he had just met, Li Li Li Yuan arrived at Li Yang's office on time.

The door was open.

"Teacher." Li Li Li Yuan knocked on the door frame and did not enter directly.

"You're here?" Li Yang smiled slightly: "Come in."

Inside the office, besides Li Yang, there was also a thin, tall middle-aged man who looked at Li Li Li Yuan with a smile.

"Li Li Li Yuan, this is your actual combat teacher, 'Zha Zha Jiang Lun'," Li Yang introduced: "A Level 27 Source Martial Artist, with Entering Micro technique, and also a spear art teacher."

"Starting tomorrow, every three days, he will specifically accompany you for two hours of actual combat training," Li Yang said.

"Actual combat teacher?" Li Li Li Yuan was shocked.

Let a Level 27 Source Martial Artist accompany him for actual combat?

Is it that luxurious?

The strength of such a Source Martial Artist is far beyond Uncle Wan's.

"Actual combat classes, aren't they usually with sparring coaches?" Li Li Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

According to the enrollment introduction, for 'actual combat classes' like those for freshmen, Level 15-20 martial artists are usually arranged as sparring partners.

After all, there are only so many Source Martial Artist teachers, and they can basically only provide guidance on a large scale.

"Why, is it strange?" Li Yang laughed: "Ordinary students certainly only have sparring partners at the level of ten-plus. At most, for strong students in their fourth or fifth year, ordinary Source Martial Artists are arranged."

"But you are different."

"S-level special training contract; there are fewer than fifty in the whole school, and each one is accompanied by a real teacher for sparring," Li Yang said: "Teacher Zha Zha Jiang Lun is very excellent. The effect of your actual combat with him will be much better than ordinary sparring partners."

Li Yang smiled: "Why don't you hurry up and greet Teacher Zha Zha Jiang Lun."

"Teacher Zha Zha Jiang," Li Li Li Yuan said respectfully.

"I heard from Vice Vice Dean Li that you were already at the mid-stage of the fourth stage when you just enrolled," Zha Zha Jiang Lun smiled: "I haven't taught such a powerful disciple yet. I hope that through my actual combat, I can help you go a step further."

Li Li Li Yuan nodded.

He finally felt the special nature of the S-level special training contract. To hire such a powerful Source Martial Artist to spar? If he had to pay for it, how much would it cost?

For one sparring session, 200,000 Blue Star Coins would be a small amount.

And it was once every three days.

He agreed on the training time with Zha Zha Jiang Lun.

"Zha Zha Jiang Lun is a regular teacher after all, so he can only train you once every three days."

"Every day, I will arrange another ordinary Source Martial Artist to accompany you for actual combat training," Li Yang continued: "Actual combat training is an all-around stimulation of the body."

"It doesn't matter how long it takes."

"As long as your body can withstand it."

"The effect will be much better than virtual duels. In the future, try to reduce the time spent fighting on the Starry Sky Fighting Network."

"Yes." Li Li Li Yuan's heart was filled with indescribable shock.

That's right, the effect of actual combat training is much better than virtual combat.

The key is, how many people can afford to play like that?

Li Yang's arrangement is equivalent to several Source Martial Artists accompanying him around? It's simply too luxurious.

"Let's go."

"Follow me to the Pillar of Spirit," Li Yang said, walking out of the office.

Li Li Li Yuan hurriedly followed.

Taking a flying vehicle, the two soon arrived outside the Zhu Que Building.

The Zhu Que Building is a public building for third, fourth, and fifth-year students, divided into three buildings.

There is no doubt.

It is named the Zhu Que Building because a huge skeletal statue of an avian creature stands on the large square outside the building, with a wingspan exceeding two hundred meters.

It simply blocks out the sky and sun.

"Beyond the Flying-level Star Realm creature?" Li Li Li Yuan held his breath as he looked at this huge skeleton.

"Yes," Li Yang said: "It is a fire-type creature beyond the Flying-level avian. It was also gifted to the school by Senior Senior Senior Senior Dongfang Ji after he killed it, and finally placed here as a memento."

Li Li Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

He had read the introduction to Kunlun Martial University; there were three skeletons of Star Realm creatures beyond the Flying-level on public display alone.

Flying-level ones? There were even more than ten.

This is a warning to the younger students, and it is also Kunlun Martial University showing off its own glorious achievements.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The two landed on the ground and walked towards the Zhu Que Building. Along the way, many students greeted Vice Vice Dean Li one after another.

Vice Vice Dean Li responded to them one by one.

Soon.

Vice Vice Dean Li led Li Li Li Yuan to the East Building of the Zhu Que Building, passing by several powerful guards.

Straight into the underground.

A flash of light passed through the stairs.

What appeared before Li Li Li Yuan was a huge underground square with a height of over ten meters and an area of several thousand square meters.

It was brightly lit.

On the square, there were as many as a hundred students scattered in different areas, all with their eyes closed.

Many people had distorted expressions, seemingly enduring great pain.

There were also many people whose foreheads were covered in sweat.

"This?" Li Li Li Yuan held his breath as he looked at this scene, and he subconsciously looked at the huge bronze pillar at the end of the square.

It was about five meters high and about two meters in diameter.

Bronze-colored!

It was not the verdigris of ancient bronze, but golden and brilliant. Its surface was engraved with countless complex secret patterns, making it look incomparably mysterious and noble.

At the same time, even though they were a hundred meters away, Li Li Li Yuan could still feel a mysterious spiritual pressure emanating from the bronze pillar, making Li Li Li Yuan feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Teacher, is this the Pillar of Spirit described in the school introduction?" Li Li Li Yuan couldn't help but ask.

"That's right!"

"The Pillar of Spirit is the number one treasure of our Kunlun Martial University, and it is unique among the five famous schools in the Xia Kingdom," Li Yang's voice carried a hint of pride: "This is the most important gift Senior Senior Senior Senior Dongfang Ji gave to our Kunlun Martial University."

"It is precisely because of the Pillar of Spirit that for decades, our Kunlun Martial University has been able to slightly suppress Kyoto Martial University," Li Yang laughed.

Li Li Li Yuan held his breath and nodded.

Among the five famous schools in the Xia Kingdom, Kyoto Martial University is located in the capital, has a special status, and receives the most funding.

But Kunlun Martial University is not inferior at all, and it seems even stronger!

Why?

According to many reports, it is because of the Pillar of Spirit sent by Senior Senior Senior Dongfang Ji.

"Go and try it, see how far you can go," Li Yang laughed.

"Yes." Li Li Li Yuan walked down the steps, walking step by step towards the huge bronze pillar in the distance.

For the first twenty meters, it was very easy, not too uncomfortable.

However.

When Li Li Li Yuan approached within 50 meters of the bronze pillar, after crossing the 'warning line' specially marked on the ground.

"Hum~"

It was as if he had stepped into a special domain, and an invisible spiritual pressure instantly enveloped Li Li Li Yuan.

Bang~ It was like a big hammer, fiercely smashing into Li Li Li Yuan's consciousness.

Fortunately!

Li Li Li Yuan's spiritual consciousness was incomparably powerful.

"Hmm?" Li Li Li Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, full of shock: "What a strong spiritual pressure."

"Bang~" "Bang~" This spiritual pressure was not a one-time thing, but like a tide, constantly invading and impacting Li Li Li Yuan's spirit.

Making the spiritual pressure Li Li Li Yuan endured greater and greater.

"You are trying it for the first time, and you are so anxious, yet you can easily withstand it. Your spiritual power is indeed extremely strong," Li Yang appeared beside Li Li Li Yuan and smiled: "Do you understand the importance of this Pillar of Spirit now?"

"To hone and strengthen spiritual power?" Li Li Li Yuan said softly.

"Right!"

Li Yang nodded: "Just like physical exercise, after one crazy training session after another, naturally strength and speed will improve."

"Spiritual power is the same."

"The Pillar of Spirit is to squeeze the martial artist's spiritual power, making the spirit constantly tired," Li Yang said softly: "Then when the spirit recovers, the spiritual power will naturally become stronger."

(End of chapter)