Chapter 50

After entering the private training room, Xu Jingming conducted a series of tests focused on physical strength.

The results revealed that, after obtaining the Thunder Indestructible Body, his physical strength had surged to an almost terrifying level!

His skin’s defensive capability rivaled E-class alloy, achieving true invulnerability to blades and bullets.

He attempted to inflict a wound on his skin—only to find it healed completely within mere seconds!

“Such formidable defense and recovery speed—no wonder this is an S-class body-training technique!”

Xu Jingming’s eyes gleamed slightly.

With this physique, as long as he didn’t do something insanely reckless, he faced almost no life-threatening danger.

Additionally, he discovered his height had risen from 1.86 meters to 1.89 meters.

His weight had skyrocketed even more dramatically—from 80 kilograms to 120 kilograms!

Yet his appearance hadn’t changed much; only his bone density had increased and his muscles had become denser.

“If this were my past life, this physique would’ve been outright superhuman!”

Xu Jingming was extremely satisfied with his current state.

He also felt grateful to have such a good teacher.

Otherwise, he could never have achieved such a massive boost in just a few days.

“Physical tests complete. I’ll head to the library next.”

Thanks to the S-level access granted him by Metropolis Magical University, all books in the library were free for him to use.

Xu Jingming had long coveted the library’s collection at Metropolis Magical University, one of the top institutions.

After leaving the room, he found Liu Wentao in the adjacent training room, and they left Thunder Martial Arts Gym together.

“Big Brother Ming, did you know? There are tons of posts about you on the school forum.”

On the way, Liu Wentao said excitedly, “Also, quite a few people are demanding to challenge you.”

Earlier in the training room, besides training,

he’d also scrolled through his phone during breaks and seen the forum posts.

“Challenge me?”

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow. "The martial atmosphere at Metropolis Magical University is quite strong."

Of course, another possibility was that these people wanted to crush him underfoot to build their own reputations.

But Xu Jingming had no interest in such battle invitations.

“Wentao, are you going to the Technique Library?”

At the crossroad, Xu Jingming asked Liu Wentao.

“I went yesterday. I’m not going today.”

“Alright, go back then.”

Xu Jingming nodded, parted ways with Liu Wentao, and headed straight toward the library.

Metropolis Magical University had two libraries.

One was the general library, housing historical and cultural texts.

The other was the Technique Library, containing numerous combat techniques and cultivation methods for all elemental affinities.

Xu Jingming headed to the second library.

As one of the most important facilities at Metropolis Magical University, the Technique Library was built towering and majestic.

It stood like a small mountain, radiating a heavy sense of oppression.

Moreover, the entire library had a mirage-like quality, appearing somewhat illusory.

“Rumors say the entire Technique Library is under the control of our school’s vice president with a space affinity—apparently true.”

This was information Xu Jingming had accidentally discovered earlier while querying the library via Eva.

If anything went wrong, the entire Technique Library would detach from this space entirely.

Without the proper means, even a ninth-rank Martial Saint couldn’t forcibly seize these precious original manuscripts.

“Ding—”

After swiping his student ID at the entrance, the locked door opened, and Xu Jingming stepped inside.

The first floor of the library was a vast lobby.

Inside the lobby stood only one reception desk.

Xu Jingming approached the desk, preparing to ask how to access combat technique manuscripts,

when the female teacher behind the counter stood up immediately, smiling warmly:

“S-level student Xu Jingming, welcome to the Technique Library. How may I assist you?”

The female teacher had a pleasant face, wore black-rimmed glasses, and looked like a Chinese literature teacher from a middle school.

Yet the faint aura she emitted revealed she was at least a fourth-rank adept.

“You know me?” Xu Jingming was surprised.

Even though he’d just broken a record, was he really that famous?

Even the librarian here knew him.

“Students with S-level access may freely browse all combat techniques in the library—they are special privilege holders.

Thus, the moment you swiped your ID at the entrance, I received a notification.”

The female teacher smiled pleasantly, her attitude friendly, even respectful.

A fourth-rank adept showing respect to a first-rank adept sounded like fantasy.

But for the female teacher herself, it wasn’t unusual.

After all, S-level access meant the student possessed limitless potential.

As long as he didn’t die young, he would inevitably become a Grandmaster-level adept.

Meanwhile, she, who had nearly exhausted her own potential by reaching only fourth rank,

showed such respect as a form of goodwill.

The admissions director Zhang Zhaoyang had done the same; this female teacher did too.

“I see.”

Xu Jingming nodded in understanding, then asked:

“I want to read lightning-affinity combat techniques. Which floor do I need to go to?”

“Techniques below B-level are in the public reading rooms on the second and third floors.

B-level and above techniques are too valuable and kept under strict confidentiality.

You must first select them online in the reading room on the fourth floor before accessing the original manuscripts.”

The female teacher explained patiently.

“Then I’ll go straight to the reading room.”

Xu Jingming nodded.

Since he could access higher-level techniques, he had no intention of studying low-grade ones.

“Very well. Reading Room 403 on the fourth floor has been granted you access.

Just swipe your student ID on the sensor at the door to enter.”

After operating the computer, the female teacher said.

Then, Xu Jingming followed a staff member to the elevator and ascended to the fourth floor.

Like student dorms in his past life, the reading rooms on the fourth floor were individual rooms.

But their interiors were more refined, exuding a peculiar classical charm.

After ascending, he walked only a short distance before a room labeled “403” appeared before him.

“Ding—”

He swiped his student ID on the door sensor—the door opened immediately.

“The room contains a sub-processor of the AI Eva. Any needs, simply ask her.

After selecting techniques online, click confirm, and we’ll deliver the original manuscripts to you.

Also, since B-level and above technique manuscripts are extremely valuable, please handle them with extreme care.”

After repeating the precautions, the staff member turned and left.

Xu Jingming stepped inside.

The reading room wasn’t large—only about twenty square meters.

In the center stood a desk and chair; at its center, clearly visible, was the familiar spherical projection of the AI Eva.

“S-level student Xu Jingming, which technique do you wish to consult?”

Eva shook her head slightly and spoke up voluntarily.

“Lightning-affinity techniques, all above B-level.”

Xu Jingming didn’t mince words—he stated his request directly.

“Understood.”

The small sphere nodded with human-like expression.

Immediately, a nearby holographic projection displayed a dense list of technique names and brief descriptions:

‘Ten Thousand Thunder Prison Summoning (SSS-level): Uses lightning affinity as its core to create a storm domain with a maximum diameter of 80 kilometers.

Note: This technique is restricted to lightning-affinity adepts of B-level or higher, and must be learned by those of fifth-rank or above.

Wrath of the Thunder God (SS-level): Summons divine lightning punishment of immense power.

Note: This combat technique is restricted to those with Thunder affinity at B-rank or higher, and who are at least Fourth-Rank cultivators.

Thunder Abyss (SS-Rank): Opens a thunderous abyss to seal a location with lightning.

Note: This combat technique is restricted to those with Thunder affinity at B-rank or higher, and who are at least Fourth-Rank cultivators.

......』

“SSS-rank combat techniques—and even SS-rank ones! No wonder this is a top-tier academy; its collection of combat manuals is incredibly rich!”

Xu Jingming’s eyes gleamed as he read.

Unfortunately, the SSS-rank and SS-rank combat techniques, due to their immense power,

consume an astonishing amount of energy with each release.

Low-rank cultivators, even if they drained every last bit of their energy, could not unleash them once.

Even the S-rank techniques, which have relatively lower requirements on this list,

require at least Second- or Third-Rank status and a C-rank or higher affinity to learn.