Chapter 188: Sixth-Grade Protective Talisman! Three Practicing Partners!

After leaving Vice Principal Ling Shuang, Xu Jingming hurried straight to Professor Yang Zhentian's villa.

After spending over half a year together, Yang Zhentian was well aware of his student's astonishing comprehension.

Upon learning Xu Jingming had learned another A-class fist technique, he wasn't surprised and immediately led him into the training room.

"Releasing the Thunder Dragon Fist requires attention to only two aspects."

"One is control over Thunder affinity, the other is punch speed."

"The more condensed your affinity, the faster your punch, the greater the damage of the Thunder Dragon Fist!"

Yang Zhentian stood before a steel alloy target, crimson lightning gathering on his right fist, then striking violently!

Aang~~~

A high-pitched roar, like that of a draconic beast, echoed.

The fist wrapped in crimson lightning violently shoved aside the surrounding air and slammed into the target!

Boom!!

Lightning flared everywhere—the steel alloy target, forged from SS-grade alloy, shattered completely under this single punch!

One could imagine how terrifying the effect would be if this punch struck a human body.

"Pay attention to my punch just now—it concentrates all power into one point, then..."

Although the system could directly increase technique proficiency,

Yang Zhentian's explanation of the Thunder Dragon Fist contained profound insights into martial arts and Thunder affinity.

This would greatly benefit Xu Jingming when he later created his own technique.

So he paid full attention, listening intently.

He occasionally attempted the moves based on Yang Zhentian's instructions.

Only after half an hour, when Yang Zhentian had finished explaining the key points, did he bring Xu Jingming back to the living room to rest.

"I remember you mentioned earlier you planned to train in the Thunder Realm during winter break?"

On the sofa, Yang Zhentian recalled Xu Jingming mentioning this a month ago.

But back then, he'd been too absorbed in studying Thunder Indestructible Body to explain the realm's details to Xu Jingming.

"Yes, I'll return to Jiangcheng first, then enter the Thunder Realm," Xu Jingming nodded.

Today is January 16; the university will officially begin winter break on the 18th.

He had already bought his high-speed train ticket, traveling with his cousin Tang Qi and several others.

"I've been to the Thunder Realm several times, but the last time was four years ago."

"I don't know if anything has changed there."

After a moment of thought, Yang Zhentian handed him a phone number:

"This is the contact for Jiang Luo, your senior who graduated last year—he's Rank 4 Mid-tier and joined the Thunder Martial Arts Gym after graduation."

"He called me half a month ago saying he'd been transferred to the Thunder Realm."

"When you get there, contact him—he likely knows more about the current Thunder Realm than I do."

"Got it." Xu Jingming's expression brightened.

It's good to lean on a big tree—having a powerful teacher means connections everywhere.

"Also, take this sixth-grade protective talisman—it can block attacks below Rank 7 Master level for three minutes."

Yang Zhentian pulled out a pale green bracelet and handed it over:

"I should've given it to you earlier, but I only just gathered enough exchange points recently."

As a Rank 7 Peak adept, Yang Zhentian himself had no need for a sixth-grade protective talisman.

But after the study trip ended, he planned to buy one for Xu Jingming to enhance his survival options.

He discovered his points had already been nearly exhausted from daily cultivation—he couldn't afford one in the school's store.

So he spent nearly a month saving up until he could finally purchase it.

"Sixth-grade protective talisman?" Xu Jingming blinked in surprise.

Protective talismans, produced only from ancient civilization ruins, were rare indeed.

Outside, you couldn't buy them even with money!

Although the Magic University store had them, they were astronomically expensive.

A sixth-grade protective talisman cost at least 100, 00 academic points!

"Teacher, I already have the talisman tablet from Principal Ling—this isn't necessary," Xu Jingming smiled.

Although Teacher Yang was a Rank 7 Peak adept, gathering 100, 00 academic points wasn't easy.

"I calculated—the distance from the Thunder Realm to Magic University is 563 kilometers."

"Principal Ling's teleportation range is at most 400-some kilometers—she can't reach you there."

Yang Zhentian shook his head.

Xu Jingming might be an SS-grade affinity awakener,

but he couldn't expect an eighth-rank Grandmaster to act like a babysitter, constantly guarding him.

Especially since this Grandmaster herself was an S-grade affinity awakener.

"Teacher, you don't know yet?"

Xu Jingming was surprised. "Principal Ling has already advanced to Rank 8 Mid-tier—her teleportation range is now 600 kilometers."

Yang Zhentian froze slightly—he hadn't known this!

"Rank 8 Mid-tier! Principal Ling's advancement speed is truly terrifying!"

He sighed in admiration, then looked at Xu Jingming with satisfaction:

"It seems you've gotten along well with Principal Ling—you learned this crucial news even before I did."

"Still, take the talisman—it's another layer of protection."

"This..."

Xu Jingming paused, then nodded and accepted it: "Thank you, Teacher."

If he refused now, after Teacher Yang had gone to such lengths, it would seem overly proud.

So he bowed respectfully, took the protective bracelet, and slipped it onto his wrist.

At first glance, the bracelet seemed ordinary—but the moment he put it on, he felt a heavy energy aura.

It seemed he could activate it with a mere thought.

After obtaining the talisman, Xu Jingming stayed a while longer with his teacher before returning to his dorm.

"S-grade cultivation resource, sixth-grade Guiyuan Pill—I'll test its effect first."

Xu Jingming entered the training room, sat cross-legged on the floor, and pulled out the small porcelain bottle he'd collected from the Mission Building that morning.

He pulled the stopper—immediately, a faint, fragrant medicinal scent spread.

He poured out one pill, swallowed it, closed his eyes slightly, and began practicing his affinity cultivation method.

"Hu—"

"Hu—"

Xu Jingming's breathing followed a specific rhythm, absorbing all the yuan energy from the surrounding environment into his body.

But unlike before, his absorption speed increased more than tenfold!

A continuous stream of yuan energy flooded into Xu Jingming, strengthening every cell of his body.

Enhancing his physique, spirit, and affinity simultaneously.

This frantic absorption of yuan energy lasted over an hour before ending!

His two core attributes had also changed.

【Physique】: 2523 Qi → 2534 Qi

【Spirit】: 2014 He → 2026 He

"No wonder it's an S-grade cultivation resource—truly powerful."

Xu Jingming was very satisfied, feeling his strength had improved slightly again.

Normally, one cultivation session increased Qi and Spirit by only about 0. points.

But with the sixth-grade Guiyuan Pill, efficiency nearly doubled twentyfold!

Each session now increased Qi and Spirit by 10 points.

And he had ten such pills—meaning, once he consumed them all,

He would gain a total of 100 points in both Physique and Spirit.

"In ten days, I'll gain such a massive boost—this sixth-grade Guiyuan Pill is among the highest-quality S-grade cultivation resources."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

While pills could assist affinity awakener cultivation, they weren't without limits.

Overuse could easily cause side effects, making future advancement difficult.

Thus, Magic University students used cultivation pills with extreme restraint.

The sixth-grade Guiyuan Pill, meant for one pill per day, caused almost no side effects in the short term.

My Deep Blue System is still superior—as long as I have Ability Points, I'll break through to the ninth tier for you! There's no such thing as side effect limitations.

Xu Jingming shook his head, preparing to stand and begin his training.

At that moment, Liu Wentao's voice rang up from downstairs:

"Ming-ge, Miss Yun and Miss Xuan are here."

"Hm?"

Xu Jingming glanced at his phone and realized it was already noon, twelve o'clock; the two women's classes had ended.

He replied: "Let them come up directly."

Saying this, he rose and left the training room.

As he stepped into the living room, he saw Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chu walking up the stairs, talking one behind the other.

Unlike their usual casual attire, both wore form-fitting battle suits—one silver-white, the other pale black.

One had a delicate, alluring face; the other, a cold, serene one.

Their figures, accentuated by the battle suits, were equally graceful and distinct in their own ways.

"You came in battle suits to see me? You want to spar?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, tomorrow's the final exam—we need someone to train with."

Song Qiuyun blinked playfully, taking Jiang Chu's hand, and said:

"I'll team up with Sister Chu, and you can't use your spear—we couldn't handle it."