Chapter 235: Master-Level Fist Technique! You Broke Through Again?

"The Thunder Indestructible Body has entered its fifth level; the sixth is not far off."

On Xu Jingming's resolute face, a hint of anticipation was barely visible.

The Thunder Indestructible Body grants a new ability every three levels; at the third level, it was the 'Thunder Extreme State.'

At the sixth level, it inherits an ability from the type of ferocious beast whose blood was used to forge its indestructible foundation.

Xu Jingming's indestructible foundation was forged with the blood of the Thunder Dragon.

The Thunder Dragon is a dominant species even among dragon-class ferocious beasts.

The Thunder Dragon itself possesses a wide array of abilities: powerful lightning control, overwhelming dragon aura, and more.

Inheriting any one of these abilities would greatly enhance his strength.

Of course, if asked which ability Xu Jingming most hoped to inherit, it would undoubtedly be the dragon wings that allow free flight through the sky.

After all, except for elemental wind, space, or enhanced beast-type abilities with flight capability,

all other types of adepts must reach the ninth-rank Martial Saint to walk upon the air.

"But reaching the sixth level of the Indestructible Body will still take some time.

For now, the fifth level already provides me with a substantial boost."

Xu Jingming's gaze sharpened, and he instantly entered the Thunder Extreme State!

Crackling—crackling~~~

His eyes transformed into dragon pupils; his stature surged upward, golden lightning swirling around him as if welcoming an emperor's arrival.

Compared to his fourth level, his current aura was far more oppressive.

The pale golden scales growing on key areas—knees, shoulders, chest—had grown harder still.

These scales did not make him appear monstrous.

Instead, they added a wild charm, and combined with the brilliant golden lightning swirling around him, he looked as noble as an emperor.

"The scales have fully grown."

Xu Jingming looked down at his knees and chest.

This form could rightly be called a humanoid Thunder Dragon.

Every part of his body could instantly become the most violent offensive weapon!

"A powerful physique must be matched with appropriate techniques to fully unleash its potential.

If so, then let's just level up my fist technique too."

He glanced at the system panel—his remaining ability points were still sufficient to upgrade his fist technique.

So Xu Jingming directly selected the upgrade!

【Ability Points】: 3218 → 645!

【Fist Technique】: Advanced → Master Level!

Instantly, a flood of techniques and methods related to fist fighting merged into Xu Jingming's mind.

As if he had known them since birth!

"This is Master Level fist technique!"

Xu Jingming's eyes glowed faintly as he clenched fists the size of washbasins.

He lowered his upper body slightly, then began punching as golden lightning flared.

Boom! Boom! Boom!...

Uppercut, hook, straight punch—his fists became blurs, perfecting the basic techniques to their utmost.

Each punch was accompanied by a muffled sonic boom!

In just one or two seconds, he landed thirty to forty punches!

"Thrilling!"

Only after over a minute did Xu Jingming stop his practice, his eyes filled with delight.

With the Thunder Extreme State's formidable physique and Master Level fist technique, he could now become the most ruthless close-combat killing machine!

"Right now, I could probably one-punch kill that fourth-rank peak Storm Thunder Bear I faced last time."

I could even fight a fifth-rank ferocious beast hand-to-hand without losing ground."

A smile spread across Xu Jingming's face—he now possessed combat power approaching the fifth rank.

After estimating his strength following the breakthrough to the fifth level of the Indestructible Body,

Xu Jingming exited the Thunder Extreme State, took out his phone from his space ring, and checked the time.

"I entered at 5 p. . on the 19th; it's now noon on the 20th.

So I've been inside for about seventeen hours—not too long."

Xu Jingming stretched, opened the door, and stepped out of the room.

"You've entered the Condensed Liquid Stage?"

Outside, Vice Principal Ling Shuang, seeing Xu Jingming emerge before the full 24 hours, knew he had succeeded.

But she then carefully scanned him again, frowning slightly:

"Strange... your physique seems to have strengthened dramatically again?"

As a mid-eighth-rank Grand Master, she could easily perceive the difference in his blood qi before and after entering the room.

But hadn't he only just broken through to third-rank upper tier not long ago? How had his physique improved again?

"After I attained the Condensed Liquid Stage, I saw there was still time left, so I used the natural lightning inside to train the Thunder Indestructible Body.

Unexpectedly, I got lucky and broke through to the fifth level—my blood qi surged significantly."

Xu Jingming smiled faintly, delivering the excuse he had prepared.

"Fifth level of the Thunder Indestructible Body? I'd forgotten you were training that body cultivation technique."

Ling Shuang suddenly understood, then a strange expression crossed her cold, beautiful face:

"Your teacher, Yang Zhentian, is a prodigious talent.

The Thunder Indestructible Body he created differs from ordinary body cultivation techniques.

Depending on the type of ferocious beast blood used to forge the foundation, the difficulty of later cultivation and the gains vary greatly.

Your teacher personally contacted me, requesting to exchange for an SS-grade eighth-rank lower-tier Thunder Dragon blood. I eventually agreed.

Eighth-rank lower-tier blood, combined with the ninth-rank Beast Emperor blood you absorbed during your study trip,

I can't guarantee for others, but your Thunder Indestructible Body's cultivation difficulty is undoubtedly hellish.

And now you say you broke through just because you got lucky? If your senior brothers found out, they'd probably be so frustrated they'd spit blood."

Ling Shuang no longer knew what word to use to describe Xu Jingming's talent.

Demon? Monster? Before Xu Jingming, even these terms felt inadequate.

"Maybe I'm just naturally suited for this technique."

Xu Jingming chuckled, then asked curiously:

"From your tone, you seem to know a lot about my teacher's technique?"

"A Grand Master, beyond reaching eighth rank, must also deepen their understanding of martial arts and abilities.

Studying others' techniques is a common way to enhance martial comprehension.

Not just your teacher's—I'm familiar with the signature techniques of all other instructors at Magic University.

When you reach seventh-rank Master, you'll go through the same process."

Ling Shuang explained gently.

Only such eighth-rank adepts can be called Grand Masters.

Those who grow wildly, accidentally reach eighth rank,

and cannot even create a single technique of their own belong to the lowest tier of Grand Masters.

No matter how strong their combat power, they cannot be hired by any top-tier university, including Magic University.

Because top universities value teaching ability above combat power.

Who would trust a Grand Master who can't even create his own technique to teach a student well?

"I see." Xu Jingming finally understood.

Indeed,

Low-rank adepts can use others' techniques without issue.

But once they reach seventh rank, they realize others' techniques cannot fully unleash the potential of their own abilities.

At that point, they must begin creating their own techniques.

Before creating their own, they naturally study others' techniques first.

"Alright, now that your business here is done, we should return to school."

Ling Shuang waved her hand, and a portal of space appeared before them.

"Thank you, Principal."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly and stepped into the portal with Ling Shuang; the portal closed, and their figures vanished.