Chapter 87: Total Breakthrough! The Charm of Master-Level Spear Technique!

"Xu classmate, let's begin. This time, I'll crush you completely!"

Thud!

The Heaven-Defying Halberd was planted firmly on the ground by Song Qiuyun, emitting a heavy thud.

The entire villa training room was forged from E-grade alloy, extremely durable, and normally immune to damage.

Yet from the heavy thud produced when the Heaven-Defying Halberd struck the alloy floor,

this halberd weighed at least a hundred kilograms or more!

Hard to imagine how such a heavy weapon could be wielded by Song Qiuyun's slender, delicate hands.

At the same time, the unmistakable aura of a second-rank adept erupted from her body!

"Second-rank lower tier? So she's broken through—no wonder she's so confident about defeating me."

Xu Jingming also sensed the change in Song Qiuyun's aura, and a faint smile appeared on his firm, resolute face:

"But over the past month, I haven't been standing still."

Crackling—

Amidst the flickering sound of lightning arcs, the S-rank ability Purple Thunder Divine Lightning manifested across his body.

Simultaneously, an aura far stronger—several times more potent than Song Qiuyun's—exploded outward!

"Second-rank upper tier?! How is this possible?!"

In the corner, Qi Dongxia's eyes widened, her worldview shattered.

Just over a month ago, Xu Jingming had barely reached first-rank upper tier.

Logically, breaking from first-rank upper tier to second-rank lower tier should take at least four to five months!

Yet in barely over a month, Xu Jingming didn't just break into second rank—he reached the astonishing second-rank upper tier!

"Hehe, I told you all along—your Qiuyun can't beat my Ming-ge."

Liu Wentao grinned triumphantly.

Second-rank upper tier rank, plus an S-rank ability.

He couldn't imagine any freshman who could stand a chance against Xu Jingming!

Not even this genius girl from Sichuan Province!

"Second-rank... upper tier?"

Song Qiuyun across from him was stunned.

She'd planned to overwhelm Xu Jingming with rank superiority, but instead she was the one being overwhelmed!

And we're both provincial top scorers—why is your advancement speed so much faster?!

"How about it? Still going?"

Xu Jingming smiled slightly.

As the lightning around him flickered, an indescribable pressure radiated outward.

Song Qiuyun bit her red lip, torn.

If she continued, there was no doubt—it would be a one-sided crushing, even instant death!

If she didn't continue, she'd come all this way—giving up now felt too bitter.

After a moment's thought, Song Qiuyun gritted her teeth and nodded:

"Continue."

But immediately added, her expression serious: "But don't go too hard on me."

She still remembered the horrific scene of Lei Zhou on the arena last time.

That crippled arm—rumor had it, even now, it hadn't fully recovered...

Xu Jingming nearly laughed out loud.

No wonder she's the Sichuan provincial top scorer—she knows when to yield and when to press.

"Don't worry—I won't strike first. Go ahead, attack me."

The Dark Cloud Gale Spear was drawn back behind Xu Jingming.

If he struck first, he wouldn't even need complex techniques.

Lightning flash in, spear thrust out—that's all it would take to subdue her.

In fact,

this simple combo, he didn't believe any freshman could block.

Not even the other provincial top scorers.

After all, with his current strength, he should be matched against second- and third-year seniors.

Playing against this group of freshmen? Purely crushing...

"Oh?"

Song Qiuyun's beautiful eyes gleamed faintly. "Xu classmate, don't regret this later."

"Dawnlight!"

Boom!!!

A pale golden light, like dawn, erupted from Song Qiuyun's slender frame!

The light wasn't blinding; instead, it felt warm and gentle, like a spring breeze.

Yet beneath this gentleness lay a faint hint of danger.

"This is the A-rank light ability—Dawnlight."

Xu Jingming observed curiously the bright light swirling around Song Qiuyun.

Light abilities, like lightning abilities, belong to the natural category of abilities.

As for why it doesn't fall under elemental abilities.

Because elemental abilities only include the four basic elements: water, wind, fire, and earth.

Others, such as Lei Ting, light, and ice, all belong to natural abilities.

Of course, though they all fall under natural abilities.

Light and lightning are two entirely different abilities.

"Spear Technique · Radiant Light!"

Inside the training room, accompanied by Song Qiuyun's soft cry.

The halberd in her jade hand was covered in a pale golden glow, its sharp aura growing even colder.

"A technique that enhances weapons, huh."

Xu Jingming's eyebrows lifted slightly.

This type of technique is rare—he'd never seen it before.

Then, Song Qiuyun charged forward!

Her slender, graceful figure wielded a massive halberd.

It seemed disproportionate, yet carried an inexplicable harmony.

"Spear Technique · Light Flame Weight Slash!"

The halberd blazed with sudden light, then engulfed in crimson flames.

The blade carved a cold arc through the air, slashing down at Xu Jingming!

Block!!

Xu Jingming merely swept his spear once, blocking this terrifying strike.

His breathing rhythm didn't change at all.

"Using light energy to ignite flames is a decent technique, but the power is lacking."

Xu Jingming shook his head.

The flames on the halberd only explode and cause damage after hitting the enemy.

But since Song Qiuyun's halberd was swept away, she lost her follow-up offensive rhythm.

"Beautiful!"

In the corner, Liu Wentao excitedly punched the air.

Song Qiuyun's technique had defeated countless opponents in Sichuan Province—yet Xu Jingming blocked it effortlessly.

"Again! Spear Technique · Light Wind Slash!"

Song Qiuyun refused to yield, swinging the halberd like a gale of blows.

Around her, the dawn light activated dozens of light blades in unison!

From afar, it looked as if countless illusions were attacking Xu Jingming!

Clang! Clang! Clang!...

A rapid, machine-gun-like barrage of impacts rang out—Xu Jingming blocked every single strike with just his spear.

"No good, no good—the halberd's too slow, the power's too weak—you need more training!"

Xu Jingming wore a carefree smile.

His spear moved like a phantom, perfectly blocking every slash and light blade!

This was the charm of master-level spear technique!

Just with spear technique alone, he matched the effect of her technique!

Xu Jingming's breath remained steady, while Song Qiuyun's grew increasingly ragged.

Clang!

Finally, after another massive impact,

Song Qiuyun could no longer sustain the rapid strikes and retreated, halberd in hand.

She gasped for breath, her full chest rising and falling.

Her right hand, gripping the halberd, trembled slightly.

Too great! The gap was simply too great!

"Spear Technique · Light Wind Slash" was an A-rank technique, capable of continuous strikes.

In those mere two or three seconds, the dawn light's blades combined with the halberd produced over a hundred strikes!

Ordinary ability users either dodged or countered with stronger techniques.

Yet Xu Jingming, with just his spear, blocked all hundred strikes outright!

After a long while, Song Qiuyun's breathing steadied. She exhaled and asked:

"Your spear technique's proficiency—surely it's more than just advanced, isn't it?"

At age eight, her family had her choose a weapon—she instantly picked the uniquely shaped halberd.

Since then, she trained daily—for a full ten years!

Her proficiency reached advanced level.

Yet even so, Song Qiuyun still felt an overwhelming, unstoppable pressure from Xu Jingming's spear!

"You guessed right."

Xu Jingming, spear in hand, grinned, "My spear technique is master-level."