Chapter 75

December 31st, the last day of 2045.

"Ding-a-ling!"

"Class dismissed!"

Yan Hong finished speaking, turned off the projector, and left with the teaching materials.

The students of the Elite Class also began to pack their things and left one by one.

"New Year's Eve tonight, we can have a good rest for the night."

"I've made plans with friends to go to Wanda Plaza for hotpot and then celebrate the New Year together."

Everyone was discussing their plans for the night.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, how do you plan to spend New Year's Eve?" Jiang Tao asked curiously from the side.

Lin Qi packed his textbooks on the desk and said, "Go home for a meal first, then come back to continue martial arts training. Even if it's a holiday night, I cannot delay my Martial Path."

Jiang Tao was surprised: "That's a bit much, Lin Lin Qi Ge, you're too intense."

Then he shook his head: "Anyway, I have to go back to accompany A-Miao!"

The two then left the school together and rode their bicycles home.

Fifteen minutes later

"Click!"

Lin Qi turned the handle and opened the door. As soon as he entered, a rich aroma rushed toward him.

The air was filled with the pungent smell of cooking oil, which was also his favorite scent of home.

In the kitchen, his mother, Fang Huiyi, was wearing an apron and brought out a large bowl of steaming boiled fish.

The dining table was already covered with a spread of sumptuous dishes.

"Xiao Qi is back, these are all things you love to eat." Lin Zhen also smiled and brought out rice bowls.

Lin Qi sat down; on the table were shredded pork with green peppers, shredded potatoes, braised eggplant, spicy cabbage, spicy chicken, and boiled fish.

They were indeed all things Lin Qi loved to eat; he liked spicy food.

Their hometown was in Shu Province, but his grandparents had come to Cang Province to work when they were young.

"Eat, Xiao Qi, it's rare for you to come home, don't be too tired." Fang Huiyi picked food for Lin Qi, showing her concern.

Lin Qi nodded, grabbed a large bowl filled with rice, and began to eat heartily.

Watching Lin Qi eat, Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi also revealed smiles.

Half an hour later, the weather in Tianhai City had completely darkened.

"I'm going back to school to practice martial arts!"

After the meal, Lin Qi stood up and packed his things to return to school.

Lin Zhen wanted to speak to persuade him otherwise, but was held back by Fang Huiyi by the sleeve.

"Mom, after this final assessment, I will definitely get an A-level contract!"

Looking at his parents cleaning the bowls and chopsticks, Lin Qi suddenly said.

"Go, we believe you can do it!" Lin Zhen patted Lin Qi's shoulder and smiled.

A few minutes later

Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi looked through the window; in the dim night, the orange light illuminated Lin Qi's figure as he rode his bicycle and disappeared from sight, leaving only a long shadow.

……

No. 2 Middle School, at the main gate.

The guard watched Lin Qi's figure enter the school and sighed:

"Isn't this Lin Qi from the top ten of the grade? It's New Year's Eve, and he's still coming to school to practice martial arts; he's truly diligent."

"If I had been this hardworking when I was young, I wouldn't have become a security guard."

……

Lin Qi walked through the empty school; only a few classrooms in the teaching buildings had lights on.

Lin Qi entered his martial arts room, changed into his martial arts uniform as usual, took an energy potion, and applied Red Blood Ointment all over his body.

This time, the amount of Red Blood Ointment he applied was twice as much as before; he had already finished the four bottles of Red Blood Ointment from last month.

A few days ago, the second batch of resources arrived, although there was no Blue Marrow Potion.

But the amount of Red Blood Ointment was doubled.

Allowing Lin Qi to use it for all four of his daily training sessions.

"Hoo~"

Feeling the familiar scorching heat radiating from his body, Lin Qi took a deep breath and grabbed the training spear with one hand.

"It's light!"

"As my strength increases, the seven or eight-jin spear is too light for me; I need a heavier spear."

Lin Qi thought to himself; he planned to buy a new heavy spear after the final assessment, which would be beneficial for his training.

"Hoo~"

While his body was heating up, he began to brandish the spear.

Cold light flashed, spear shadows appeared in bursts, the spear tip shook, and he thrust continuously into the air.

"Swish, swish~"

Lin Qi was frantically performing the "Dripping Water Spear Art," each move like a nimble water droplet, demonstrating powerful force in the interweaving of speed and technique.

"Just a little bit more!"

Lin Qi brandished the spear, his expression firm, his brain operating frantically.

Yesterday at the Red Realm Arena, starting from Guo Heng, he had matched with many powerful opponents. He used the "Dripping Water Spear Art" against them, gaining a deeper understanding of this spear technique that was as swift as the wind.

Especially one of the moves—Water Vortex Rotation!

The force of this move made him feel very similar to the third killing move of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art."

Now practicing it again, he felt it even more clearly, giving him different insights.

Lin Qi kept practicing this move.

After practicing it dozens of times, he felt his mind brewing something, and he suddenly switched spear techniques.

He changed to the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art," starting from the first move, one move after another, up to the two killing moves.

The scorching body made him feel painful and uncomfortable, as if he were burning, but he had endless motivation.

His entire brain was exceptionally excited, as if something was about to burst out.

He kept practicing the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art."

Outside the martial arts room was the cold air, but inside, white steam was rising.

In the air, there was only the whistling of the wind.

!

The silent environment allowed Lin Qi to be completely immersed in the spear technique.

He didn't know how many times he had practiced the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art"—ten times, fifty times, or even a hundred times?

Finally, in an instant, his whole body trembled, like a volcanic eruption, magma spraying, and inspiration poured out.

"Boom!"

Lin Qi suddenly widened his eyes, as if a sharp light had flashed through them.

He brandished the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art" again, but his way of exerting force had undergone a slight change.

He exerted force from his wrist, the power contained within it; his body remained still, and after storing power for one second, he launched it suddenly.

Lin Qi channeled his power, the force gathering at the spear tip like a volcanic eruption, the surrounding air seemingly compressed into substance.

The spear tip was like an angry, ground-drilling dragon, the spear body vibrating violently, bringing up bursts of sharp whistling sounds.

"Ssh~"

When the spear tip thrust out, there was a faint sound of rock cracking; that was the sound of the air being torn apart.

The spear thrust out as if it could penetrate the hardest rock, the attacking momentum capable of breaking a thousand-jin force, incomparably overbearing.

Wherever it passed, it seemed as if all obstacles would be drilled into powder.

The third killing move—Rock-Exploding Drill!

"Boom!"

Lin Qi vented his immense strength along with the killing move.

【In the arduous training, you endured the pain, your Qi and Blood value has improved, Qi and Blood +0.02】

【In the arduous training, you have mastered the third killing move of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art," your mastery of the spear technique has improved significantly, Spear Technique +3%】

【You have mastered the third killing move, Body Technique +1%】

【Qi and Blood: 9.72→9.74】

【Spear Technique: Stage Two 8%→11%】

【Body Technique: Stage One 99%→Stage Two 1%】

……

"Hoo~"

Lin Qi exhaled, his whole body soaked in sweat, as if he were soaked in a pool of sweat.

After stopping the spear, the scorching heat of his body had disappeared, and the effect of the Red Blood Ointment had vanished.

A wave of uncontrollable exhaustion surged through his body, but his eyes were bright and spirited.

"Finally... mastered it!!"

Lin Qi's heart was filled with a sense of achievement, and he gripped the spear tightly.

The third killing move—Rock-Exploding Drill, possessed unparalleled power.

It was more powerful than any move he had ever practiced.

He had no doubt that if he faced Guo Heng and used the third killing move, he would drill him to death head-on with one spear strike!

This was the essence of the "Mountain-Collapsing Spear Art," the strongest technical move.

After the excitement, he picked up a functional drink and finished three large bottles in one breath before stopping.

Looking at the panel again, his spear technique realm had improved by a large margin, breaking through to Stage Two 11%.

It was also top-tier in the whole class.

Lin Qi's mouth curled upward.

……

A few minutes later

"Ding-dong~"

The doorbell of the martial arts room rang, and Lin Qi opened the door to look.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, surprise!"

Jiang Tao stood at the door, the bright light shining on his radiant smile.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge!"

Beside him, a beautiful figure, Jiang Miaoyin with her delicate and exquisite features, waved her hand in greeting.

"Taozi, A-Miao, why are you here?"

Lin Qi was puzzled.

……

(End of chapter)