Chapter 104: Choosing a Technique (Requesting Monthly Votes)

"Before the Martial Era, we already knew that exercising muscles makes us stronger, but muscles have limits."

"Beyond a certain strength level, the improvement effect drops dramatically."

"But if you thicken your tendons and bones while training your muscles, the strength gains will return."

"Look at the major tendons on my body!"

Lin Qi stepped closer and saw several thick, long tendons bulging along Zhang Cheng’s spine and body, coiled like steel bars beside his bones.

"Ancient methods trained tendons by stretching and expanding them; the longer you stretch them, the greater your strength becomes."

"A tendon stretched one inch increases power tenfold."

"Why do some people with small frames possess greater strength than those with bulky builds?"

"The key lies in their fascia—they have tendons as thick as copper or steel bars, long and robust, granting them far greater power."

Lin Qi nodded—he himself possessed steel-like tendons, enabling him to unleash far more explosive power.

"After training for a while, you’ll feel your major tendons connect with your muscles—it’ll be unmistakable!"

"You’ll sense a force like internal energy just by raising your hand!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng began punching; each strike cracked the air, and his tendons trembled like springs with every blow.

A strange force transmitted to Lin Qi’s face.

Lin Qi felt something profoundly strange.

"The Second Realm—Tendon Training—involves absorbing ambient source energy to forge your major tendons, making them thick and long."

"The thicker and longer your tendons, the more your muscles will be refined, greatly boosting your blood and qi values."

"Boom! Boom!"

Zhang Cheng continued punching, each strike exploding like an air cannon, his body taut and elastic as if brimming with energy.

"Stronger fascia better protects your muscles and bones, stabilizing your body’s structural power."

"It lets you perceive how power transmits through your muscles, enhancing force application, improving bodily control, and significantly elevating your fist techniques."

"It also benefits martial arts overall."

"This is the Second Realm of Martial Dao—Tendon Training!"

Zhang Cheng stopped and said.

Lin Qi nodded gratefully: "I understand!"

"If you have any questions, ask now!" Zhang Cheng said.

Lin Qi then asked several questions, which Zhang Cheng answered.

Half an hour later, Zhang Cheng left.

The martial arts room was now empty except for Lin Qi, who sat cross-legged, recalling Zhang Cheng’s words.

Zhang Cheng’s explanation gave Lin Qi a general understanding of the Second Realm—Tendon Training.

Next, he needed to purchase a source-energy cultivation technique.

"Xiao Chan!"

"Master, I’m here!"

Light and shadow coalesced into Xiao Chan, dressed in blue.

"Open Chiqiong Home!"

"Yes, Master!"

Xiao Chan nodded, waved her jade hand, and projected a screen—the desktop of Lin Qi’s phone.

Lin Qi swiped and tapped to log into "Chiqiong Home."

Chiqiong Home was a comprehensive website created by Chiqiong Martial Arts Gym, integrating film, shopping, social networking, forums, and instruction.

It also included scripture purchases.

In today’s advanced society, you no longer need to travel to specific places to learn—you can learn directly online.

Entering the site, the first thing that appeared was the login page.

【Name: Lin Qi】

【ID Number: …】

After entering the details, he clicked "Login."

"Ding!"

The screen instantly flooded with crimson flame, then exploded outward in a burst of fire.

It resolved into a red-and-white interface before Lin Qi, accompanied by a serene pure-tone melody.

【Lin Qi, welcome to Chiqiong Home!】

Lin Qi stared at the screen—it matched his expectations, divided into several modules: 【Shopping】, 【Forum】, 【Film】...

Most functions, Lin Qi had already experienced beforehand.

For example, the forum discussed cultivation techniques, mostly Bronze-rank or higher—of little use to him.

The film module contained teaching videos posted by martial artists, requiring payment.

The shopping function was online retail, offering martial cultivation resources like blood-qi capsules and energy potions.

Lin Qi entered the 【Scriptures】 section under Shopping.

He quickly navigated to 【Techniques】→【Second Realm】.

"Ding!"

The screen refreshed rapidly, and a long list of scriptures appeared before Lin Qi.

He glanced at the top-right corner—the sorting was by price, highest to lowest. Was this because he was an A-rank genius?

!

Lin Qi examined the filtered techniques.

【《Magma Sparrow Evolution Technique》, Type: Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 5 million Xiaguo Credits, Note: Chiqiong】

【《Golden Ape Evolution Technique》, Type: Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4.9 million Xiaguo Credits, Note: Heiyao *1.5】

【《Covering Sea Whale Evolution Technique》, Type: Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4.9 million Xiaguo Credits, Note: Zhongming *1.5】

…

【《Golden Gang Tiger Evolution Technique》, Type: Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4.8 million Xiaguo Credits, Note: Chiqiong】

…

【《Rift Earth Dragon Evolution Technique》, Type: Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 4.6 million Xiaguo Credits, Note: Chiqiong】

…

Lin Qi scanned row after row of techniques, his gaze burning with desire.

The rating indicated a technique’s sophistication—one star lowest, five stars highest.

The Nine Martial Realms were broadly divided into three major stages: Realms One to Three were Low Realm, Four to Six were Mid Realm, Seven to Nine were High Realm.

Techniques were similarly divided into Initial, Mid, and Final Sections corresponding to these stages.

The ones he now saw were the top-tier Initial Section techniques.

Anyone seeing so many elite techniques would be overwhelmed.

As he looked at them, a stream of data appeared on his panel.

《Magma Sparrow Evolution Technique》 (Compatibility: 85%)

《Golden Ape Evolution Technique》 (Compatibility: 85%)

《Covering Sea Whale Evolution Technique》 (Compatibility: 84%)

…

Lin Qi shook his head—the compatibility of these early techniques was too low, none reaching 90%.

He remembered that 《Magma Sparrow Evolution Technique》 was the Initial Section of the technique used by the world’s strongest, Emperor Chi.

Who wouldn’t want to cultivate the technique of the world’s greatest martial artist, his own idol?

Most would choose it outright, ignoring compatibility, only to later realize they’d taken a wrong path and regret it bitterly.

So Lin Qi remembered Sun Supervisor’s advice: don’t choose the best—choose the one most suited to you.

Fortunately, the panel displayed compatibility, helping him select the perfect technique.

He continued scrolling, and soon his gaze locked onto one technique—his eyes lit up.

《Golden Gang Tiger Evolution Technique》 (Compatibility: 100%)

Lin Qi was stunned—compatibility reached 100%?

This was the technique perfectly suited to him—or rather, made specifically for him.

"Xiao Chan, what happens when compatibility with a technique reaches 100%?" Lin Qi asked.

The blue-clad Xiao Chan replied: "According to available data, when compatibility reaches 100%, the technique is perfectly matched."

"Its full power can be fully unleashed, and there’s even a chance of triggering some unknown transformation in the future."

Lin Qi smiled. The perfect technique had appeared.

A 100% compatibility—something no other technique possessed—and the potential for unknown future evolution.

"I choose 《Golden Gang Tiger Evolution Technique》!" Lin Qi decided instantly.

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(End of Chapter)