Chapter 18: Mount Shatter Spear Technique (Request Follow-Up)

In our Xia Nation, all basic martial arts manuals are freely available to promote the spread of martial arts.

Hunyuan Stance, Five Forms Fist, basic knife techniques, sword techniques, spear techniques…

Even advanced weapon manuals are also free.

Above the basic manuals, they are classified into different levels according to the cultivation realm they correspond to.

Based on the rarity and value of metals, weapon manuals are ranked as Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold…

For example, right now you can freely learn the advanced basic manuals—those of Black Iron rank.

Black Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold…

Lin Qi knew all these basics, and since he began his martial path, he had been eagerly awaiting the chance to learn them.

“Ding!”

Three projected figures appeared, each with a different build, and before them floated three books.

In our Xia Nation, and indeed across the entire Blue Planet, basic spear techniques have evolved along three main directions: power, speed, and defense.

So I have three spear techniques here, each with a distinct style: mighty and dominant, swift as the wind, steady and defensive.

So, which spear technique will you choose?

Zhang Cheng asked, curious about his choice.

Lin Qi looked at the three projections. First, the one on the left was tall and broad-shouldered, his arms thick, muscles like forged steel.

The book before him was titled: “Mount Shatter Spear Technique.”

The figure in the center had a lean, muscular build.

The book before him was titled: “Dripping Water Spear Technique.”

The last figure was broad and sturdy, his demeanor calm and steady.

The book before him was titled: “Solid Rock Spear Technique.”

“Mount Shatter Spear Technique,” “Dripping Water Spear Technique,” “Solid Rock Spear Technique.”

Lin Qi quickly scanned them—all three techniques corresponded to power, speed, and defense.

“Choosing a spear technique is crucial—it must suit you.”

“Once you choose, your future path is set.”

“If you choose wrong, the cost is enormous. Changing techniques later wastes your time.”

“Time is the most precious thing in your final year of high school.”

“I see your frame is small and your build slim—you’re suited for speed. ‘Dripping Water Spear Technique’ fits you best.”

Zhang Cheng offered his candid advice.

“Should you choose ‘Dripping Water Spear Technique’?”

Lin Qi hesitated. Zhang Cheng’s advice made sense, but he felt this technique wasn’t the most fitting for him.

He glanced at his panel and noticed it had changed—new data appeared:

“Mount Shatter Spear Technique” (Compatibility: 91%)

“Dripping Water Spear Technique” (Compatibility: 90%)

“Solid Rock Spear Technique” (Compatibility: 87%)

…

Compatibility?

Lin Qi was surprised—he hadn’t known the panel could show compatibility between a manual and himself.

The higher the compatibility, the better the manual suited him, and the stronger its effects would be.

Since the compatibility scores were now visible, Lin Qi no longer hesitated.

“I choose ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique’!”

Lin Qi declared his choice.

“What?”

Zhang Cheng: “?”

“Brother Qi, are you sure you didn’t pick wrong?”

“Shouldn’t you pick ‘Dripping Water Spear Technique’?” Jiang Tao didn’t understand.

The slender boy also looked over in surprise.

“Taozi, when has my choice ever been wrong?”

Lin Qi shook his head.

“This…”

Hearing this, Jiang Tao fell silent, no longer urging him to change.

Opposite them, Zhang Cheng frowned and couldn’t help speaking up:

“You, a top fifteen student in the grade, call a rank forty-fifth student ‘brother’—Lin Qi, you must indeed have something extraordinary.”

“Your build is slim, your frame small. Honestly, among elite class students, you’re one of the smallest.”

“Yet you chose ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique,’ which emphasizes power.”

“Can you tell me why?”

Lin Qi shook his head: “No special reason. My instinct tells me ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique’ is the best fit.”

Zhang Cheng laughed after hearing this:

“Interesting. I’ll remember you, Lin Qi.”

“Now that you’ve chosen, don’t regret it.”

Lin Qi’s expression was firm: “I won’t.”

Though Zhang Cheng was right, Lin Qi would never regret it—not just because ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique’ had the highest compatibility, but because he still had the Erlang Shen template; the higher the fusion, the greater his innate talent would become.

His physical talents would continue to transform.

He would grow taller; his muscles and bones would evolve.

Every day he felt his own changes.

Now he was a skinny dog—but he wouldn’t be forever.

“Good. Now I’ll demonstrate the technique once. You’d better record it on your phone.”

Zhang Cheng turned off the projection, vanished from his spot, and reappeared a moment later with a training spear in hand.

So fast!

Lin Qi was startled—he hadn’t even seen Zhang Cheng move.

Zhang Cheng gripped the spear, and his aura shifted instantly.

“Watch closely!”

!

He moved instantly, swinging the spear with force that surged upward.

The spear shaft trembled slightly, the air itself trembling under the spear tip’s power.

“Shua! Shua!”

“Bang!”

In an instant, the spear thrust forward, its tip gleaming coldly as it pierced the air.

“The ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique’ is mighty and dominant, its power astonishing—it demands immense strength to unleash its full potential.”

“Each thrust is like a giant hammer crashing down, as if capable of shattering a mountain peak instantly.”

“This power isn’t mere brute force—it’s explosive strength forged through countless repetitions.”

“Without a sufficiently strong physique, you’ll injure yourself as much as your opponent.”

“This spear technique has twelve forms, three killing moves—every four forms combine into one killing move.”

“This technique also includes footwork—pay close attention to my steps.”

“First form: Starting Posture!”

As Zhang Cheng spoke, he demonstrated the technique. Lin Qi pulled out his phone, recording and memorizing simultaneously.

Zhang Cheng held the spear horizontally, his aura gathering like a mountain rising from the earth.

In the next instant, he gripped the spear, flipped his wrist, and pressed the shaft tightly against his waist.

The spear thrust forward swiftly, light and precise as plucking a cloud.

“Second form: Piercing Clouds, Third form: Shattering Thrust…”

The “Mount Shatter Spear Technique” unfolded in Zhang Cheng’s hands, its aura vast and overwhelming.

The spear’s momentum spread like a surging tide.

Lin Qi felt he wasn’t facing a man, but a mountain on the verge of collapse.

“Starting Posture, Piercing Clouds, Shattering Thrust, Spinning Break, Leaping Air, Horizontal Block, Swift Advance, Returning Sweep, Pointing Break, Trembling Earth, Defending Enemy, Final Posture!”

“That’s the twelve forms of ‘Mount Shatter Spear Technique.’ Once you master them, you can begin to comprehend the three killing moves.”

Zhang Cheng sheathed his spear and returned to calm, turning to Lin Qi.

“Practice first. I’ll go teach the other two new manuals.”

“Got it!”

Lin Qi put away his phone and walked to a corner.

He drew his spear and recalled Zhang Cheng’s entire demonstration of the “Mount Shatter Spear Technique.”

The twelve forms were crystal clear in his mind.

The next moment, Lin Qi opened his eyes and began swinging his spear.

He horizontally raised the spear, then thrust it forward rapidly, imitating Zhang Cheng’s motion.

Lift the Clouds!

He powered his arm, circled the spearhead, then thrust it out sharply, piercing the air as if capable of shattering rock, with immense penetration.

Shatter Thrust!

After completing each technique, Lin Qi’s mind instantly revealed the next one.

He spun the spear and leapt high into the air…

The twelve spear techniques—Lin Qi’s movements were not fast, yet each motion was precise and deliberate.

Until the final two techniques!

Defend Against Enemy!

Final Stance!

“Huh～”

Lin Qi lowered his spear and stood still, radiant with energy; he had fully performed the “Shatter Mountain Spear Art.”

【You have learned the new spear art: “Shatter Mountain Spear Art.” Spear Art +2%】

【Spear Art: Rank One 72% → 74%】

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(End of Chapter)