Chapter 73: Sprint and Master the Dropping Water Spear Technique (Request Follows)

The Dropping Water Spear Technique also has twelve forms and three killing moves.

When Lin Qi performed the twelve forms, they began awkwardly but gradually became fluent.

The moves flowed like a waterfall plunging straight down, the spear’s momentum fierce, striking targets with astonishing speed.

Or like gentle, continuous rain, the spear shadows elusive, making its attack trajectory hard to predict.

At times like a clear spring surging forth, thrusting unexpectedly from strange angles.

Dropping Water, Water Line Thrust, Splashing Drops, Winding Stream, Ripples, Whirlpools, Waterfall Impact, Drizzling Dew…

“Thrilling!”

Lin Qi unleashed the spear technique wildly, his heart exhilarated, feeling perfectly attuned to the art.

It felt utterly natural when he performed it.

Not the slightest stiffness—as if it had been created for him, moving as effortlessly as an extension of his own limbs.

His body’s innate talent was immense, a perfect fusion of strength and speed.

His innate affinity for the Dropping Water Spear Technique was second only to the Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique.

He practiced it just once, and fully mastered the entire technique.

The exact force and the methods of generating power for each form spontaneously arose in his mind.

Unconsciously, Lin Qi had already performed it several times.

【Through diligent training, your blood qi has increased: Blood Qi +0.02】

【You have learned the new spear technique: Dropping Water Spear Technique. Spear proficiency increased: Spear +1%】

【Blood Qi: 9.68 → 9.7】

【Spear: Second Stage 7% → 8%】

…

“Phew~”

Lin Qi stopped, breathing heavily, checking the panel floating before his eyes.

Improving spear proficiency was growing harder; after a month of training, he’d only reached 8%.

He gripped his long spear, closed his eyes, and deeply contemplated the technique.

Then he opened his eyes and looked at the panel.

Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique (Affinity 98%)

Dropping Water Spear Technique (Affinity 97%)

Solid Rock Spear Technique (Affinity 95%)

…

Lin Qi’s lips curled upward. As expected, with his body’s innate talent improving,

his affinity for spear techniques was rising rapidly—all now above 95%.

All three spear techniques could now unleash tremendous power in his hands.

Among them, the Dropping Water Spear Technique’s affinity was second only to the Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique.

It proved he was exceptionally suited to it—his proficiency surged the moment he learned it.

“This technique might already be usable in actual combat.”

“And the Solid Rock Spear Technique—I’ll master it once I’ve fully refined the Dropping Water Spear Technique.”

“In battle, rotating among all three will give me more options and boost my combat power.”

Lin Qi thought to himself.

He refused to believe that after mastering three spear techniques, he still couldn’t learn the third killing move.

…

Two days later

Tianhai No. 2 High School, Martial Arts Class

Zhang Cheng’s frame was massive, his energy still boundless, his voice booming like thunder, visibly steaming.

His gaze locked onto each student, then spoke:

“Today is December 30th. After tomorrow, it will be 2046.”

“There are fewer than ten days left until the end-of-term assessment for senior year.”

“This will evaluate your four months of martial arts progress.”

“It will be conducted nationwide, ranking all millions of martial arts students this year.”

“If you want to enter the top three elite universities, you must fight to rank within the top thirty thousand.”

“So from today until the assessment, push yourselves to the limit. Use every minute to raise your blood qi and martial skills.”

“Trust me—you’ll thank me when the assessment comes.”

At these words, every student in the classroom felt a crushing, mountain-like pressure and urgency bearing down on them.

“Dismissed!”

“Those who have broken through to Second Stage martial arts—stay behind!”

Zhang Cheng called out. The others dispersed, leaving only twelve students.

They were the twelve from the school who had broken through to Second Stage martial arts.

“All of you have broken through to Second Stage. Mastering the first and second killing moves in your secret manuals isn’t hard.”

“But the third killing move is different. It represents the full completion of a technique—if you master it, you’ve completely absorbed and understood the entire art.”

“Yet most get stuck on this final move. Many have come to me for advice.”

“Today, I’ll give all of you some guidance.”

Their eyes lit up—they’d all been stuck here, with no progress.

Zhang Cheng walked among them, scanning the group, then spoke slowly:

“The third killing move differs fundamentally in complexity from the first two.”

“It was truly designed as a lethal technique—to kill.”

“It demands exceptional control and flawless fundamentals. You should strengthen your basics first.”

“Practice the foundational manuals hundreds of times, then carefully analyze every form in your black-iron manuals.”

“Don’t rush—it’s normal to be stuck for months.”

“Of course, if you want to master it sooner and enhance your technique’s power, there’s another way: train the other two manuals. Cross-train to gain insight.”

!

“I don’t mind if you do it—but don’t overreach. Better to specialize in one manual.”

As Zhang Cheng finished, he glanced casually at Lin Qi.

The others fell into thought.

One minute later

The group dispersed. Lin Qi and Jiang Tao left the classroom and headed to their respective martial arts rooms.

“Brother Qi, how about a contest—who masters the third killing move first?”

“I’ve already started training the Shattering Gold Blade Technique. I’ll master it soon,” Jiang Tao grinned.

“Done!”

“Winner buys the barbecue,” Lin Qi agreed.

“Then, Brother Qi, get ready to treat me.”

Jiang Tao grinned and entered his martial arts room.

Lin Qi returned to his own room, smiling.

He was certain Jiang Tao had already lost.

“Less than ten days until the assessment. Everyone’s starting to push.”

“That kid Chen Zichuan is too intense—he’s already moved into the martial arts room.”

“I’ll follow his example. Before the assessment, I’ll stay in the room too. No going home. All saved time goes to martial arts.”

“My physique is strong—I won’t collapse from overtraining.”

Lin Qi made his decision, grabbed his training spear, and unleashed his strength. The spear hummed.

He began with the basic spear forms—each movement, each posture, now instinctive. His fundamentals were solid; he’d never neglected them.

Zhang Cheng’s two methods—he’d use both: focus on basics while mastering the other two spear techniques.

He had confidence in his own insight.

With that thought, he shifted from basic spear to the Mountain-Crushing Spear Technique.

Its style was fierce and dominant, its aura surging like tidal waves around him.

Moments later, his technique changed—he switched to the Dropping Water Spear Technique, swift as wind, spear shadows flashing like a sudden storm.

Then he shifted again—his style became steady as Mount Tai.

As Lin Qi swung his spear, his entire aura transformed—he seemed to become an unshakable rock.

The spear’s movements were precise and orderly, like seamless stone slabs fitted together, leaving no opening for the enemy.

The strikes were simple yet immensely powerful—not seeking aggressive offense, but emphasizing unbreakable defense.

Seeking counterattack opportunities within defense.

This was the Solid Rock Spear Technique—he had mastered it.

He now held all three spear techniques.

Lin Qi successively practiced three spear techniques, sensing each one’s style and the differences in their power application.

His mastery of the spear techniques was also improving.

His understanding of the third killing technique of the “Mountain-Crushing Spear Art” gradually emerged.

“Not enough—I’m just short of it.”

“I only need that final push, and I’ll master the third killing technique,” Lin Qi thought to himself.

This was his confidence—Jiang Tao’s bet with him was certain to be lost.

“Before the final exam, I will master it!”

“I need real combat to accelerate this process.”

Lin Qi made his decision quickly.

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(End of Chapter)