Chapter 391: The Path of Artistic Conception (4000-word chapter)

August 18th, the Ten Academies Disaster Beast Hunting Competition concluded.

The next day, the Freshman Competition of the Firmament Shanyu Wuda concluded.

In Villa No. 01 of the Firmament Sixth Academy.

"Gurgle~"

In the living room, Lin Qi, Jiang Tao, and Jiang Miaoyin sat around eating hot pot together.

Jiang Tao picked up a slice of fatty beef from a Bronze Python Ox that had been blanched, handed it to Jiang Miaoyin beside him, and smiled:

"A-Miao, your performance this time was already very good, entering the semi-finals."

"You have to know that they were all top-ten existences in the college entrance examination."

Jiang Miaoyin chewed with some reluctance:

"Just a little bit more, and I could have won."

"Just a little bit more, and I would have entered the finals!"

Lin Qi also picked up a slice of fatty beef himself and smiled:

"In a few months, it will be the National Freshman Competition, and your goal is also to enter the semi-finals."

"I believe you have the strength to enter the top three!"

Jiang Miaoyin nodded: "I feel my talent is getting higher and higher. Give me a few more months, and I'll have the confidence to compete for the championship."

"It's just a pity, Brother Lin Qi, that you are about to head to the Alien Elite Training Camp."

"It will become quite difficult to meet in the future."

Lin Qi smiled: "Believe in your own talent. The treasures you consumed are very extraordinary; you will awaken sooner or later."

He was not saying this without basis; he could clearly feel that Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin's bodies were beginning to change.

That was power from the depths of their bloodlines, very similar to special abilities.

Perhaps in the future, the siblings really could awaken.

……

After finishing the hot pot.

"Beep!"

Inside the martial arts room, his phone rang.

It was two messages sent by Wan Ming, both screenshots, still of the scores from the Disaster Beast Hunting Competition.

【Freshman Ten Academies Leaderboard】

【First Place: Wang Hailong, Score: 498,000】

……

【Sophomore Ten Academies Leaderboard】

【First Place: Chu Yu, Score: 1,000,000】

……

【Wan Ming: Lin Lin Qi Ge, do you feel the pressure?】

【Wang Hailong is the only SSS-rank genius among this year's freshmen; he is 17 years old this year and skipped grades to enter Firmament Shanyu Wuda.】

【He has now broken through to the Fifth Realm, and his strength is about the same as yours.】

Lin Qi was shocked upon seeing this.

A 17-year-old SSS-rank genius, Fifth Realm strength?

Another carbon copy of Chu Yu!

He couldn't help but recall himself at 17 in August; at that time, he was still working a part-time job, earning only 3,000 yuan a month.

His Qi and blood value wasn't even 5, and his Tiger Form Fist had not yet reached Great Completion.

He was still worrying about class rankings.

And the other party, not only had they already awakened, but they were also a Fifth Realm expert.

Their score wasn't much different from his own either.

Even more exaggerated was Chu Yu, with a score of 1 million, exactly double his own.

It was hard not to suspect that the other party did it on purpose.

【Wan Ming: Are you feeling the pressure? In a few days, we will head to the Elite Training Camp together, and they will also be among your opponents.】

【Lin Qi: I thank you for the reminder!】

……

Lin Qi let out a breath. Just as Wan Ming said, his future opponents were not weak at all.

However, he also had to accelerate his pace of becoming stronger. Having a genius above him who was stronger than him and younger than him was truly an unpleasant feeling.

Especially Chu Yu; the other party was now highly likely to be a Sixth Realm martial artist.

With nearly three years left, the other party might be able to break through to the Seventh Realm before graduation.

If he wanted to surpass them, he still had a long road ahead.

……

August 20th.

The entire Firmament Shanyu Wuda began a massive investigation campaign, and a large number of 【Insect God Society】 members were rooted out.

Among them were a large number of staff members, all of whom were dealt with severely.

Every day, one could see processing notices on the official website, just to let everyone see the consequences of joining the 【Insect God Society】.

It was to deter people's hearts.

Red Firmament Building, Conference Hall.

This time, the conference hall was already full of people.

Over a hundred people, all of whom radiated powerful fluctuations; they were all High Realm martial artists.

Vice Principal Xu Wenji presided over this meeting, and his expression became serious at this time:

"This meeting is mainly to announce the success of the clearing campaign."

"In five days, a total of 6 teachers, 68 students, and 358 staff members joined the 【Insect God Society】."

"Now, it can be confirmed that all these people are dead."

Hearing the specific data, the crowd was also shocked.

This number was even higher than they had imagined.

Perhaps most of these people had not done evil deeds and had only accepted the 【Insect God Society】's potions, but joining was joining.

If they were controlled in the future and caused destruction in the school, the losses would be huge; dying served them right!

Xu Wenji continued to nod:

"We will conduct clearing campaigns every year from now on. At the same time, there is a second matter!"

"Three days later, all students of the Ten Academies will head to the Alien Elite Training Camp."

"A portion of the teachers will also head there. I will announce the list: First Academy Wu Yueze, Second Academy..."

"Sixth Academy Principal Xue Zhou, Vice Principal Liu Jing..."

The others were quite surprised; the Principal and Vice Principal of the Sixth Academy were actually both heading to the Alien World!

"Old Liu, what's the situation?"

Someone curiously asked Principal Liu, only to see him say with a chuckle:

"I'm going to see the situation too."

Xue Zhou chuckled; he knew Principal Liu was doing it for Lin Qi. Now, they all wanted to cultivate Lin Qi well.

Such a genius was too unique; there was no precedent for him.

A few minutes later.

On the way back to the Firmament Sixth Academy, Principal Liu looked at the night sky of Firmament Shanyu Wuda and sighed:

"Old Xue, do you think Lin Qi really has the bearing of an SSS-rank genius?"

Xue Zhou smiled after hearing this:

"Old Liu, you're lacking confidence now."

"You have seen Lin Qi's growth along the way with your own eyes."

"The bearing of an SSS-rank genius is nothing remarkable either."

"Back in my day, I almost became an SSS-rank genius too."

Principal Liu also revealed a smile after hearing this:

"That's true, just an SSS-rank genius!"

……

This morning, Firmament Sixth Academy, Cangjing Building.

Inside the martial arts room on the top floor, this was Mu Hong's office and classroom.

"Little Junior Brother, impressive. It is said that you set a record again in the Disaster Beast Hunting Competition."

"And you were surrounded and killed?"

"What's the situation? Tell me in detail?"

After Lin Qi entered, he chatted with his Senior Brother Liang Tai, Senior Sister Wang Zhixuan, and Senior Brother Li Qing.

The black-clad Mu Hong said at this time:

"Announcing one thing!"

"The Alien Elite Training Camp has been established. Tomorrow, I will head to the Alien World first! Today is also my last lecture; afterwards, I can only provide guidance via video."

"If you have any questions, feel free to bring them up!"

Wang Zhixuan spoke up:

"Teacher, I have successfully broken through to Fourth Stage Spear Technique and realized an Artistic Conception. I hope to receive guidance."

After she finished speaking, she, along with Mu Hong, Li Qing, and even Liang Tai, looked at Lin Qi.

"Little Junior Brother, what about you?"

Lin Qi also smiled:

"Coincidentally, my spear technique realm has also broken through to the Fourth Stage."

Li Qing shook his head: "I knew it!"

Wang Zhixuan shook her head, having already anticipated such a result.

!

Her little junior brother had broken through to the Fifth Realm early on; his spear technique breaking through to the Fourth Stage was only a matter of time.

The black-clad Mu Hong nodded after hearing this:

"Perfect. Today, I will also explain the cultivation of Fourth Stage Spear Technique, as well as the path you will take in the future."

He took out a white long spear from the spear case beside him.

The spear tip vibrated, and an invisible force was released from his body.

Lin Qi felt it most clearly; this was the power of Artistic Conception.

Mu Hong slowly began to explain:

"Everything has an Artistic Conception. It is ethereal, without substance, yet it truly exists."

"When our martial arts techniques can control the force of every muscle in the body and polish the technique to the extreme."

"If you want to continue improving, you need to integrate Artistic Conception; it is a power of the fusion of spirit, nature, and the universe."

"Once this power is integrated into spear technique, it is like a person having a sharp weapon, and their combat power increases significantly."

"Integrating Artistic Conception into moves can significantly increase a martial artist's combat power."

"For example, the destructive power of the moves, or even the speed of the moves, and defensive ability!"

"This kind of enhancement is comprehensive."

"And when displaying Artistic Conception, our spiritual perception ability will also improve, allowing us to better dodge attacks."

After Mu Hong finished speaking, layers of blood-red color surged from his body, and this blood-red color integrated into the white long spear.

And the four onlookers, Liang Tai and the others, felt for an instant as if a blood-red long spear had pierced into their flesh.

Their whole bodies felt as if they were suffocating instantly.

Lin Qi was also shocked; the feeling just now was too real.

If this happened suddenly in battle and his speed slowed down, then he would be the one to die.

Mu Hong continued to nod:

"What I just released is one of the Artistic Conceptions I have realized: Blood Shadow Artistic Conception."

"Another function of Artistic Conception is that it can influence a person's consciousness."

"Not just humans; it is the same for disaster beasts."

"In battle, one second is enough to thrust out hundreds of spears, influencing the battle."

The four nodded; Artistic Conception was a good thing, they had to learn it!

Mu Hong retracted his spear and restrained his Artistic Conception, operating his smart watch to project a large green screen.

"First Stage Spear Technique is the foundation, Second Stage is proficiency, Third Stage is perfection, Fourth Stage is Artistic Conception!"

"The cultivation of Artistic Conception is to let your spiritual will thoroughly integrate into the spear technique, allowing the control of force to reach a brand-new level."

"With Artistic Conception, force can erupt with even greater power."

"And Fourth Stage Spear Technique is roughly divided into four realms: Early, Mid, Late, and Completion!"

Lin Qi's eyes lit up, and he listened carefully. The path of cultivating Artistic Conception was rare on the internet, and a large amount of information was mixed with truth and falsehood.

It was far inferior to an Eighth Realm martial artist explaining it personally.

The others also listened carefully; for Liang Tai, listening to it again would also bring new gains.

Mu Hong vibrated the long spear, emitting a humming sound, and began to introduce:

"Just breaking through to the Fourth Stage is the initial stage of Artistic Conception, where you can initially integrate your emotions and will into the spear technique."

"In battle, you can occasionally display the power of Artistic Conception, but it is not stable or lasting, and it consumes a huge amount of spirit."

Lin Qi nodded secretly after hearing this; this meant it could only be used at critical moments.

For example, when performing a killing move, letting the will integrate into the spear technique significantly improves the move's speed and destructive power.

But it was only one move; afterwards, he would not be able to display Artistic Conception, and his brain would also be very uncomfortable; the consumption of spiritual power was also huge.

Mu Hong continued to introduce:

"Fourth Stage Mid-Realm, which is the second level, after continuous cultivation and realization, you can already stably integrate Artistic Conception into the spear technique."

"And the materialized Artistic Conception is more solid, and the range and power of the Artistic Conception are significantly improved."

"In battle, every move and style carries the power of Artistic Conception."

"Fourth Stage Late to Completion is also the highest level of Artistic Conception."

"You can fully master the power of Artistic Conception, and can even sublimate Artistic Conception to the point of being nearly a divine ability."

"The range and power of Artistic Conception reach the extreme."

"So this level is also called Artistic Conception Penetrating the Body."

After Mu Hong finished speaking, the invisible power of the Blood Shadow Artistic Conception enveloped the entire martial arts room.

The power enveloped Lin Qi; the four of them felt as if they were going to die, and their faces suddenly turned pale.

That was an even more terrifying power of Artistic Conception than before.

The Artistic Conception only appeared for a second before it began to dissipate.

Mu Hong continued to speak:

"This is the huge gap between the initial and completion stages of Artistic Conception."

"And above Artistic Conception is Domain; that is another level. I also only realized Domain after breaking through to the Eighth Realm."

"It is a realm that only Eighth Realm martial artists can step into."

After speaking, he looked at the four and said:

"For you, Artistic Conception will accompany you for a very long time."

Liang Tai nodded and sighed: "I am currently working hard towards the Fourth Stage Mid-Realm, but the difficulty is too great."

"Every bit of improvement is fraught with difficulties."

"I am now close to breaking through to the Sixth Realm; I might have to reach the Sixth Realm Mid-Realm to break through to the Fourth Stage Mid-Realm."

"Then break through to the Late Realm at the Seventh Realm, and then stay stuck at this stage forever."

"I might never realize the realm of Domain in my life."

Wang Zhixuan was surprised: "Fourth Stage Spear Technique actually has to span three realms: Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh?"

Mu Hong nodded: "The power of Artistic Conception involves every aspect of a martial artist's comprehension, spirit, and will."

"The difficulty will be infinitely raised!"

"It is not like Qi and blood cultivation, which can be continuously improved as long as there are resources."

"You can only continuously cultivate."

"Of course, if your spiritual power is strong enough, it will be of greater help in realizing Artistic Conception."

Li Qing spoke slowly: "Spiritual power is becoming more and more important."

"Fifth Realm Organ Refining requires spiritual power to guide Qi and blood to nourish the internal organs."

"Now the cultivation of Fourth Stage Spear Technique Artistic Conception also requires the integration of spiritual power."

"So improving spiritual power is also very critical."

Then he shook his head again: "But the improvement of spiritual power is too difficult."

"The resources to buy are also extremely expensive; one bottle of spiritual potion costs 10 million."

"Not to mention even more expensive resources."

Wang Zhixuan and the others also nodded; they were all A-rank geniuses, and their families had some assets.

At the Fourth Realm, they could still support it, but after improving to the Fifth Realm, the help became smaller and smaller.

Spending tens of millions a month was truly too terrifying.

Only Lin Qi lowered his head in thought; he was very rich right now.

For him, the improvement of spiritual power had indeed slowed down recently.

He needed to buy more potion resources to improve spiritual power.

Mu Hong continued to speak after hearing this:

"Next, what I want to talk about is the choice of new spear technique manuals!"

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(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 392 =====