Chapter 113

At this moment, inside the martial arts room of a villa.

Jiang Tao also poured out a Qi-Blood Pill and swallowed it, enduring the nausea.

With a determined expression, he muttered to himself:

"Lin Qi's rate of progress is too fast; I must also have a sense of crisis."

"If I don't work harder, not just Lin Qi, but Jiang Tao will also surpass me."

"I originally hated Qi-Blood Pills, but now, in order to improve my strength, I have no choice but to take one every week."

"I am the top student in the grade; it would be too shameful if I were surpassed."

"Therefore, my Qi-Blood value must break through faster!"

The more he spoke, the more determined Jiang Tao became in his heart.

……

So hot!

After a short while, Lin Qi already felt his body heating up, the temperature constantly rising, especially in his stomach, where a burning pain felt as if he were being scorched by fire.

The Qi-Blood Pill had already begun to take effect, and all his bodily organs felt as if they were being burned on a fire.

His whole body was flushed red, and his muscles were thoroughly activated under the high temperature.

This state was even more exaggerated than when he first used the Red Blood Ointment.

He assumed a boxing stance and began to practice the Five-Form Fist, starting with the Tiger-Form Fist.

"Bang bang!!"

His five fingers curled into claws, his muscles tensed, his hand tendons tightened, and power was transmitted, continuously pouring into the "Tiger Claws."

As the Tiger Claws struck out, power was unleashed through his fingertips, venting the force.

White Tiger Presents Claws!

Angry Tiger Pierces the Forest!

As he struck out with each move, his body's muscles moved violently, and the major tendons throughout his body trembled incessantly.

Accompanied by the violent movement of the muscles, the fascia also joined in.

Muscles and tendons exerted force simultaneously, the power penetrating to his fingertips.

Lin Qi's eyes lit up; the Tiger-Form Fist uses intent as the spirit, joints to exert force, and Qi to drive the force……

He had originally thought he had grasped the essence of it, but now, practicing again, his body's major tendons coordinated with his muscles to exert force.

That specific surge of power appeared clearly before his eyes, completely different from before.

This was the power; he needed his muscles and tendons to exert force simultaneously to be able to strike it out.

In the past, he could only vaguely sense it; he sensed this force as the Tiger Claws struck out.

"Bang bang bang!!"

As the moves were struck, the air vibrated, kicking up a strong gust of fist wind.

That was something he could not do before.

Lin Qi felt exhilarated in his heart, overcoming the discomfort of his body, starting from the Tiger-Form Fist, then Crane-Form, Snake-Form, Dragon-Form, and Ape-Form.

He struck out the five forms in succession, then wielded the fist technique, his body's major tendons lifting, and the power was transmitted through them.

It gave him new insights!

The more Lin Qi fought, the more enjoyable it became; he didn't even care that sweat was streaming down due to the violent movement of his body.

His martial arts uniform was completely soaked through with sweat, clinging tightly to his body, revealing his robust muscles and thick, long tendons.

He had completely immersed himself in the improvement of his fist technique.

Two hours later

【You have gained new insights into the Tiger-Form of the Five Forms, Fist Technique +1%】

【You have gained new insights into the Crane-Form of the Five-Form Fist, Fist Technique +1%】

【……】

【You consumed a Qi-Blood Pill, your body's muscles and fascia were fully tempered, Qi-Blood improved, Qi-Blood value +0.5】

【Qi-Blood value: 16→16.5】

【Fist Technique: Second Stage 32%→37%】

……

"Hoo~"

Lin Qi panted heavily, sweat falling like rain, white steam rising, and the scorching heat throughout his body began to fade.

Looking at the data on the panel, he felt exhilarated; he hadn't expected that today, his understanding of the fist technique would improve by such a large margin again.

The tendons and muscles exerting force together, and the flow of power within the muscles, were all things he had grasped.

His fist technique realm improved by 5% in one go, and his control over his body improved by a large margin.

This was just the beginning; his subsequent understanding of the fist technique would continue to improve.

After breaking through to the Second Realm, following the tempering of his major tendons, his perception of the application of his body's power became even clearer.

Another great benefit of the improvement in fist technique was that it could provide feedback to his spear technique, aiding in the mastery of the spear. Finally, his gaze fell upon his Qi-Blood value.

He was also very satisfied with the effect of the Qi-Blood Pill; it improved his Qi-Blood value by 0.5 in one go.

In the past, this would have required at least several weeks to improve, but now it was improving faster.

Suddenly feeling thirsty, he picked up the prepared functional drink and drank it in large gulps.

He finished three large bottles in a row.

"Hoo~"

Taking continuous deep breaths, Lin Qi felt the lingering discomfort in his body, as if it were burning.

"This is the side effect of the Qi-Blood Pill; it will heal after a few days of simple rest, and then I can take another Qi-Blood Pill."

Lin Qi thought to himself, although this pill is good, it cannot be taken every day; it requires a cooldown period.

Lin Qi looked at the Thunder Horn Great Spear hanging on the wall and exhaled a breath of turbid air.

"Next is to focus on improving my spear technique and prepare to participate in the Genius Tournament!"

!

He immediately grabbed the black great spear and began to practice.

……

The second semester of the third year of high school, time passed like flowing water, gone in a flash.

Countless geniuses were preparing for the Genius Tournament, constantly honing their skills.

Red Dome Martial Arts Mansion, Room B123

Lin Qi's body was burning hot, holding the fifty-jin black great spear, his wrists exerting force to hold the great spear high, presenting a straight line, motionless, his eyes tightly closed.

Enduring the soreness in his wrists, his breathing was steady, the veins on his arms bulging, trembling slightly.

Just like this, ten minutes passed.

"Beep beep!!"

The sound of beeping rang out in the room, and Lin Qi suddenly opened his eyes.

His arms suddenly grabbed the great spear and pulled it back, then stabbed out continuously.

"Swish swish!!"

The spear body vibrated, the sharp spear tip shaking constantly, cold light flickering, the spear striking like a dragon.

In an extremely short time, Lin Qi stabbed out the long spear continuously, following the movement of the long spear.

A gust of wind was kicked up in the air, the spear tip tearing through the air.

12, 13, 14

15!

"Chih~"

Lin Qi suddenly stabbed out the final spear; hanging on the target in front of him was a black dot only the size of a ballpoint pen tip.

He stabbed out fifteen spears in a row, every spear hitting the same point.

"Hoo~"

Lin Qi stopped the spear and exhaled a breath of turbid air, his expression exhilarated.

"Fifteen spears in one second, my spear-stabbing speed has become faster, and I can stab in a straight line, hitting the same point accurately and quickly."

"This shows that my spear technique realm has improved again."

Lin Qi grabbed the long spear and performed his spear techniques: the fierce and domineering "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique," the swift-as-wind "Dripping Water Spear Technique," and the steady and defensive "Solid Rock Spear Technique."

The three spear techniques were performed in succession, like flowing clouds and running water.

The transitions between moves were extremely smooth and fluid; between one move and the next, there was not the slightest obstruction, not dragging or messy.

Performing the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Technique" was fierce and domineering, performing the "Dripping Water Spear Technique" was fast as lightning, and performing the "Solid Rock Spear Technique" was steady as a rock.

The transition of the spear techniques had not the slightest pause; his mastery of the spear technique had reached a high level.

When it should be domineering, it was domineering; when it should be fast, it was fast; when it should be defensive, it was steady.

He was proficient in the essence of every spear technique.

Lin Qi knew that he was now an all-around warrior; attack, speed, defense, he was proficient in them all.

Facing any opponent, he had a way to deal with them, which was a huge advantage in the Red Realm.

Very few could be as all-around as him.

【Your mastery of the spear technique has reached a new level, the spear technique has improved, Spear Technique +1%】

【Spear Technique: Second Stage 22%→23%】

……

Watching his spear technique break through, Lin Qi also exhaled a heavy breath.

Now he had pushed his potential to the limit.

Next, he would just wait for tomorrow's Genius Tournament to begin.

……

(End of chapter)