Chapter 88: Song Qiuyun's Shocking Background! Her Cousin Is About to Arrive!

"Master-level spear technique?" Song Qiuyun was slightly taken aback.

The proficiency of weapon techniques, in the stage from beginner to advanced, could still be improved through constant practice.

But to reach master-level, one had to possess extremely high talent.

Xu Jingming was only eighteen, yet he already possessed master-level spear technique.

This talent was simply terrifyingly monstrous!

"An S-rank ability, plus monstrous cultivation talent and comprehension talent—how could anyone possibly surpass that?"

A wry smile appeared on Song Qiuyun's delicate oval face.

The Fangtian painted halberd on her jade-like hand was withdrawn back into her spatial ring, and she conceded decisively:

"I concede. I can't beat you."

Although the moment Xu Jingming revealed his level, she knew she was bound to lose.

But this all-around crushing defeat still gave her a serious sense of frustration.

After all, she was, after all, the provincial top scorer who had stepped over more than four hundred thousand examinees...

"Conceding already? Besides halberd techniques, you should have other light-system spell-type combat skills, right?

Why not use them all together and give it a try?"

Xu Jingming asked with a smile.

Song Qiuyun's teacher was the dean of the Element Academy, so naturally her offensive methods wouldn't be limited to close-quarters combat.

"Forget it, using them wouldn't do much good."

Song Qiuyun shook her head.

The power of spell-type combat skills was greatly related to spiritual force intensity and ability rank.

Xu Jingming was Second Order Upper Position, so his spiritual force intensity was definitely stronger than hers, and he also possessed an S-rank ability.

Her other spell-type combat skills, once released, might not even be able to break through his lightning defense net.

Why invite more trouble for herself?

After a pause, Song Qiuyun spoke again with a beaming smile:

"But speaking of a sparring match, actually it was you, classmate Xu, who acted as a practice partner this time."

"How about this—I'll treat you to lunch as compensation. How does that sound?"

"Sure." Xu Jingming naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Alright, then see you at noon. Xiaxia, let's go."

"What a pity, looks like classmate Xu is still a bit stronger. See you next time then."

Qi Dongxia giggled, then followed behind Song Qiuyun and left.

After the two women left, Liu Wentao in the corner came running over eagerly, excitedly saying:

"Ming-ge, you're really the strongest!"

That wasn't easy!

As a fellow examinee from Sichuan Province, he deeply understood Song Qiuyun's terror.

In fact, many of Sichuan's prodigies unanimously believed that Song Qiuyun simply could not be defeated by someone her age!

But now, this curse had finally been broken!

"It's alright, Song Qiuyun's strength isn't that great either."

Xu Jingming shook his head, placing the Dark Cloud Swift Wind Spear back on the weapon rack.

"Song Qiuyun's strength isn't that great? I'm afraid only you, Ming-ge, would think that."

Liu Wentao clicked his tongue in wonder.

As Sichuan's provincial top scorer, Song Qiuyun's strength among this batch of new students was absolutely in the top three!

"But her level has risen quite fast—she's already Second Order Lower Position." Xu Jingming said thoughtfully.

Even those in the first tier of new students usually only entered Second Order two or three months after the semester started.

Compared with them, Song Qiuyun's progress was much faster.

"It's alright, alright. Given Song Qiuyun's background, this pace is normal."

Liu Wentao chuckled, then said mysteriously:

"Ming-ge, you probably still don't know Song Qiuyun's family background, right?"

"Oh? Song Qiuyun's background isn't simple?"

Xu Jingming's sword-shaped brows rose slightly.

"Of course!"

Liu Wentao nodded heavily, then continued:

"You should know Song Daoyuan from the high school history textbook, right? Song Qiuyun is his great-granddaughter!"

"Song Daoyuan? That Eighth Order Master Zongshi who possessed an S-rank light-system ability?"

This Master Zongshi was a powerhouse active eighty years ago.

Unfortunately, he was later severely injured in a battle against a fierce beast, his potential exhausted, unable to continue breaking through to Ninth Order.

The high school history textbook had a dedicated chapter about Song Daoyuan.

"That's right, him."

Liu Wentao smiled and said, "Although Master Zongshi Song Daoyuan had many descendants,

the exceptionally talented great-granddaughter Song Qiuyun received the most affection.

From childhood, her body had been nurtured with all kinds of side-effect-free pills and rare flowers and herbs.

And she also practiced a top-tier ability training method, so her cultivation speed being faster than others was perfectly normal."

In Sichuan Province, Master Song Daoyuan, who possesses an S-rank ability, is a name known far and wide.

Many also know his great-granddaughter, Song Qiuyun.

"So that's how it is."

Xu Jingming suddenly understood.

No wonder last time he went to the center of Metropolis City, Song Qiuyun could shop without restraint.

And she even had a space ring large enough to hold a two-meter-long halberd—turns out her background is this profound.

After learning of Song Qiuyun's background, Xu Jingming didn't stay long at the villa, and set out again for the Combat Technique Library.

As he had predicted, it took him only four hours.

Xu Jingming had roughly grasped the cultivation method of the S-rank combat technique, "Mingyu Lei Kai."

Next, he would use the Deep Blue System to continue allocating ability points.

Ability Points -1400: Mingyu Lei Kai → Mingyu Lei Kai (Beginner)!

In just an instant.

Xu Jingming fully mastered the S-rank combat technique, "Mingyu Lei Kai," which ordinary ability users need half a year to learn.

"Phew, after allocating points to Mingyu Lei Kai, I've barely any ability points left."

Xu Jingming instinctively opened his system panel:

【Name】: Xu Jingming

【Level】: Second-Rank Upper Tier

【Ability】: Purple Cloud Divine Thunder (S)

【Physique】: 1321 Qi Blood (+)

【Spirit】: 987 He (+)

【Skills】: Spear Technique (Master), Heavenly Thunder Technique (Beginner), Bright Jade Lightning Opening (Beginner), Fist Technique (Intermediate+), Thunder Spear (Advanced), Chain Lightning Spear (Intermediate+), Thunder Flash (Advanced), Thunder Rain (Intermediate+), Lightning Gale Break (Advanced)

【Body Cultivation】: Lei Ting Bu Mie Shen (Third Stage)

【Ability Points】: 712

The two S-rank combat techniques together cost Xu Jingming 3000 ability points.

Thus, the ability points on his system panel instantly shrank to 712 points!

"I'm running low on ability points, but the Yuan Shui Wild Zone won't open for another two or three months."

"So where should I go to kill ferocious beasts and harvest ability points?"

Xu Jingming furrowed his brow.

As one of the most prosperous cities in Great Xia, Metropolis City has few surrounding wild zones.

The Yuan Shui Wild Zone is the closest wild zone to Metropolis City.

Of course,

Metropolis City borders the sea, and there are plenty of ferocious beasts in the ocean.

But the ocean imposes too many restrictions—once he enters the sea, his full strength might not even reach one-tenth.

He might only be able to use Purple Cloud Divine Thunder to electrocute weak marine ferocious beasts.

But currently, Purple Cloud Divine Thunder can only extend about fifteen meters—its efficiency is very low...

"Eva, open the map and search for wild zones near Metropolis City."

With a hum, a holographic map appeared before Xu Jingming.

The center of the map was Metropolis City, with three glowing points nearby.

They represented the three closest wild zones to Metropolis City.

The first was the Yuan Shui Wild Zone.

The other two, slightly farther, were the Yangcheng Wild Zone and the Tongxiang Wild Zone.

One was north of Metropolis City, the other south.

Both were about 140 kilometers away.

"The strongest ferocious beast in the Tongxiang Wild Zone is only third-rank."

Although there are many ferocious beasts, they are extremely scattered.

The Yangcheng Wild Zone is similar to the Yuan Shui Wild Zone, but its strongest ferocious beasts reach sixth-rank—very dangerous..."

Xu Jingming pondered for a moment, then made his decision:

"If so, after the first week of classes starts, I'll visit both wild zones separately."

After all, it's a top-tier university—there should be plenty to learn from the courses offered.

Of course, if the courses are terrible,

Xu Jingming wouldn't mind skipping them entirely and using that time to hunt ferocious beasts.

"Ding ding ding~~~"

At that moment, his phone rang suddenly.

The caller ID showed: Aunt Xu Qingwan.

"Aunt?"

Xu Jingming suddenly remembered—he'd forgotten to call her after leaving the wild zone yesterday.

He quickly tapped to answer.

"Huh? It's connected? Xiao Ming, has your training ended?"

Aunt Xu Qingwan's delighted voice came from the other end of the line.

"Yeah, it just ended yesterday."

"Oh oh, how was the training camp?"

"Very good......"

"......"

Xu Jingming chatted idly with his aunt for the first time in a long while.

He also learned from her that his cousin Tang Qi would arrive in Magu at 3 p. m. tomorrow.

"Alright, I'll pick up Cousin Tang at the high-speed rail station."

A few minutes later, he had just hung up the phone.

Xu Jingming, who had been preparing to test the power of the Hell Thunder Armor, received another call from his cousin Tang Qi.

"Typical mother and daughter — calling one right after the other."

Shaking his head, Xu Jingming answered the phone again.