Chapter 234: Champion Instruction, The Way of Technique (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Upon learning that Phase Killer would soon receive instruction from the Champion Fighter, the number of viewers in the live stream exploded.

Especially competitive players flocked there in droves.

With the live streaming function available, they could openly steal techniques; whatever the Champion Fighter taught one, it was as if he taught all players.

Many players were already preparing to edit the upcoming training sessions into video clips, saving them for repeated viewing.

For many players who enjoyed combat techniques, this was a rare and precious learning opportunity.

Players were all wildcards; their combat had always been completely unstructured.

The vast majority of players, when facing enemies, would never rely on technique if they could crush them with attributes.

Their creed was: if you're weak, go hunt; not: if you're weak, practice more.

They focused on raising their Soul Rank, Star Vein Rank, Body Tempering Rank, and various other combat power metrics, then easily defeated all powerful foes through numerical suppression.

Not using cheats when you have them was simply idiotic.

In the eyes of these players, learning combat techniques was utterly meaningless.

As players, one should maximize their own strengths to the extreme.

Choosing precise single shots when one could blanket an area with firepower was clearly putting the cart before the horse; thus, in the eyes of players, combat techniques were indeed heretical paths.

Yet, there was still a segment of the population that believed improving combat techniques could bring a deeper level of gaming experience and sense of accomplishment.

They believed that while relying solely on numerical suppression could lead to quick victories, it stripped the game of its challenge.

Winning through technique not only allowed for a better understanding of game mechanics but also demonstrated higher operational skill and adaptability when facing powerful enemies.

While raising their upper limit of combat power, it also allowed them to better control their extraordinary bodies.

However, improving combat techniques was not easy.

The only place where players could learn real substance was the live stream of the Grind God Group.

In the Nitchao Training Camp, professional teaching segments from combat instructors were often edited and posted on the forum.

Each time, they garnered significant view counts.

But the problem was that this portion of combat knowledge was not applicable to all players.

The Nitchao Legion was a war legion; all its combat systems were built around warfare as the core, not individual solo fighting.

Battle formation systems, charge formation systems, assault systems... these combat doctrines were not centered on the individual; the individual needed to serve the whole, maximizing combined combat power through rigorous coordination.

Through the accumulation of 1+1+1..., they unleashed terrifying combat power capable of fighting across ranks.

Top-tier guilds were indeed studying this system.

But ordinary players merely watched for entertainment, and for lone wolves, learning it was useless.

However, the knowledge given by the Champion Fighter was clearly different from that of the Nitchao Legion.

Comparing the two:

The Champion Fighter focused more on the ultimate performance of the individual, while the Nitchao Legion emphasized coordinated group combat.

For players of different playstyle sects, both systems held their own value.

And for those competitive players and lone wolves who longed to break through themselves in battle, the Champion Fighter's teaching would undoubtedly help them step out of their wildcard combat modes and ascend to higher levels.

As a pinned comment in the live stream explained:

The Champion Fighter was a warrior who fought his way out of 1v1 duels; all his combat knowledge must necessarily serve the maximization of his own abilities, merging technique, physical quality, and willpower for ultimate performance.

This was also the reason why Phase Killer's live stream was so bustling.

Compared to the war system of the Nitchao Legion, the combat system shaped by the Ancient Gods was better suited for ordinary players.

Amidst the anticipation of countless players and tourists, three hours passed, and the teleportation finally activated.

Beneath Phase Killer's feet, inside an arena room on the eighth ladder, winding and intersecting spatial spirit patterns emerged.

As a sensation of weightlessness struck, the environment in Phase Killer's eyes blurred.

When he appeared again, he was already in the Arena Plaza.

Clouds and mist swirled nearby, as if situated above the sky; the ground was paved with countless blocks of black crystal.

Around the plaza stood several colossal warrior statues, each radiating a biting fighting intent.

On the east side, a warrior holding a long spear stood majestically, the spear pointing straight at the firmament as if to pierce the heavens, with faint lightning flickering on the spear tip.

On the west side, a warrior statue bearing a giant sword hung its head low, hands pressing on the sword hilt, the blade deeply inserted into the ground as if accumulating power to cleave forward.

On the south side, a warrior drawing a bow and arrow had eyes sharp as an eagle, the bowstring taut, the arrow seeming ready to shoot through the air at any moment, penetrating all obstacles.

On the north side was a warrior wielding dual blades, his figure agile, the blades crossed...

White light flashed continuously around, and more and more warriors were teleported in.

Before long, the number of people in the plaza exceeded ten thousand.

It was evident that being selected did not mean he possessed any unique qualities; there were many warriors like him in the arena.

A single glance revealed that the surroundings were filled with figures of alien warriors of various forms.

Just then, a figure standing with arms crossed appeared atop a thick stone pillar at the front of the Arena Plaza.

It stood nearly three meters tall, possessing a humanoid body; its dragon-gall-colored skin shimmered with a cold luster under the light, while crimson interwoven spirit patterns, like burning flames, spread from its shoulder blades down its arms, finally converging at its chest to form a vivid and ferocious crimson beast totem.

Unlike what he had seen in videos, upon seeing the Champion Fighter in person, Phase Killer's Iron Face instantly turned pale.

The qi and blood fluctuations emanating from the Champion Fighter were like a sun rising slowly, bursting forth with endless scorching heat.

He could even clearly hear the sound of qi and blood rushing within the Champion Fighter's body, as if a surging river was contained within, the roaring sounding like surging tides, causing even every breath to make the air tremble.

Standing there, he was like a towering, unshakable ancient divine mountain, emitting a pressure that made one tremble.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Every heartbeat sounded like a war drum being beaten, exploding with a buzzing noise in Phase Killer's ears.

He felt the qi and blood within his body instantly churn, crashing wildly through his meridians.

Feeling moisture at his nose, he reached out to touch it, only to discover he was actually having a nosebleed.

"Damn, so strong!"

Glancing at the alien warriors beside him, they didn't look like they were faring well either.

Hmm, now I feel better; I'm not the only one suffering.

"Body arts are the foundation of killing."

Just then, the Champion Fighter's low and deep voice rang directly in Phase Killer's mind.

Obviously considering that languages might differ among the various races, the Champion Fighter chose the method of mental communication to teach.

The Champion Fighter's voice sounded again, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority:

"You may believe that strength, speed, and the intensity of qi and blood are the keys to determining victory or defeat; this statement is not wrong, absolute power is the decisive key, and all techniques are meaningless under the suppression of absolute strength... but what I want to tell you is that when strength differences are not great, combat techniques can allow you to overcome the strong with the weak; this will be a significant gap determining life and death."

"So, what is technique?"

The Champion Fighter slowly raised his right hand, palm facing up, fingers slightly spread.

With his movement, a wisp of blood-colored qi condensed in his palm, forming a tiny vortex.

The Champion Fighter's voice was cold as a blade:

"This is a Qi and Blood Energy Vortex."

Having spoken, the Champion Fighter suddenly flipped his hand, palm facing down; the tiny energy vortex instantly erupted, transforming into an invisible force of qi that struck the ground directly.

Boom!

With a dull thud, the black crystals on the ground did not shatter, but centered on his palm, the ground within a radius of several meters sank, forming a perfect circular depression; the edges of the depression were smooth as a mirror, as if precisely cut by some invisible force.

"You generally have mastered the use of various energies, but how to use them is the key; condensing the power of qi and blood into a single point and then releasing it in a rotating manner will significantly enhance the lethality of the energy." The Champion Fighter withdrew his hand, his gaze sweeping over the crowd:

"With the same amount of power, a straight attack might only shatter a stone, but if the technique of rotation is added, it can easily penetrate the earth."

Having spoken, the qi and blood within the Champion Fighter's body interwove before him, revealing a trajectory diagram of energy rotation.

Phase Killer stared intently at the trajectory diagram, then activated his Crimson Gang Qi characteristic.

Following the qi and blood trajectory, he manipulated the Gang Qi to rotate.

In terms of control, he possessed absolute mastery over the Gang Qi; this was one of the "cheats" inherent to being a player.

After doing so, a Gang Qi vortex appeared in Phase Killer's palm as well; feeling the rapid flow of the Gang Qi, his mood instantly became excited.

Gang Qi was his primary means of combat, but different methods of using Gang Qi in battle resulted in different levels of lethality.

What the Champion Fighter taught was how to make one's own energy more lethal against enemies.

But with no test targets nearby, he did not know how much increase in lethality this airflow rotation would bring.

His doubt was soon answered in the live stream.

"I'm in the testing space; I actually tested releasing Gang Qi directly versus releasing it according to the rotation trajectory given by the Champion Fighter, and the damage difference was actually more than double; awesome."

"Actual test confirmed: he's teaching real stuff; lethality skyrocketed; facts prove techniques are truly useful, allowing us to reach a higher level in mastering Soul characteristics."

"Learned it, learned it, give us more, thirsting for knowledge."

The Champion Fighter's voice once again echoed in Phase Killer's mind:

"You must understand that technique is an amplifier of one's own power; with qi and blood of the same intensity, a highly skilled practitioner can unleash power several times, or even dozens of times greater."

"Reasonably and effectively utilizing your own power will multiply your combat capabilities."

"Second lesson: Precision Strikes."

"Facing different opponents, due to lack of understanding, many ineffective attacks will occur during battle; therefore, how to make strikes precise and effective is very important."

"The first step is observation; the opponent's weapon type and body structure are both concretizations of their combat style..."

While listening attentively, Phase Killer immediately thought of his opponent from the previous round: Iron Barbarian.

The giant axe weapon dictated that Iron Barbarian was suited for a mid-to-long-range combat style, while the wings on his body and the bony spiked tail were potential attack points.

Just as the Champion Fighter said, observing the opponent was extremely important.

During this period, the livestream room of Phase Killer was also filled with diligent players taking notes.

"Step two: Judgment."

"In combat, every attack and every defense by an enemy exposes the trajectory of their Qi and blood circulation." The Champion Fighter's voice rang like a massive bell, shaking Phase Killer to his core.

"By observing the flow of Qi and blood, you can find the weakest point in an enemy's defense, which is their opening."

"Furthermore, by perceiving the flow of an opponent's Qi and blood, you can discern their attack rhythm."

Having spoken, the Champion Fighter released his Qi and blood, weaving a grid-like spatial structure centered on himself.

"Precision striking is not merely about accuracy of attack, but about the keen capture of an enemy's openings."

"In combat, an enemy's Qi and blood circulation inevitably follows a flowing trajectory; every attack creates ripples in the Qi and blood network, and every defense leaves a mark within it. If you can collect this information during battle, you will be able to fathom what ability your opponent is about to unleash, and even predict their method of attack..."

As the Champion Fighter continued his lecture, Phase Killer fell into deep thought.

After repeatedly examining the Qi and blood grid space woven by the Champion Fighter, he began to attempt it himself, trying to shape a similar spatial structure.

Under his control, Qi and blood seeped out of his pores, flowing slowly and gradually forming a fine mesh in the surrounding space.

Instantly, the movements of the alien warriors around him became clear.

Their breathing and movement caused ripples to spread across the Qi and blood perception grid, allowing for instant capture.

He could even barely detect changes in the surrounding air currents, as well as the fluctuations of Qi and blood circulating within the bodies of the alien warriors beside him.

This structure was like a trap.

More accurately, it should be likened to a spiderweb.

Under his control, Qi and blood formed a fine mesh in the surrounding space.

This mesh was like an invisible spiderweb, firmly enveloping the surrounding space, with every thread of Qi and blood closely connected to his body.

Any fluctuation would stir ripple-like waves on this "spiderweb," quickly feeding back to him, enabling him to instantly capture changes in his surroundings.

Just as a spider judges the position and state of its prey through the vibrations of its web, this method was precise and efficient.

In Phase Killer's view, this move was simply a divine skill for prediction among melee players.

However, compared to the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception coverage he had experienced before, it still fell far short.

The world under the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception coverage was simply an entirely new dimension.

The images presented in his mind penetrated into every minute corner, even allowing him to feel the tremor of every particle of dust in the air, including the flow of every wisp of energy.

This was a completely three-dimensional feedback of the world, requiring no assistance from the naked eye.

The sky and the underground, two directions usually difficult to perceive, were both clearly visible within the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception.

The level of detail was as if the entire world had been magnified a thousand times, with not a single detail missed.

In comparison, although the grid space constructed from Qi and blood had its unique qualities, it was indeed crude when faced with this kind of spiritual perception based on rule feedback.

If one were to use pixels as a metaphor.

The world seen by the naked eye was like a low-resolution blurry image, with a massive loss of detail, where one could barely distinguish general outlines and colors.

Distant scenery seemed shrouded in a thin mist, while nearby details appeared rough and unbearable, making it difficult to capture the true appearance of things.

Whereas the world under the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception was an ultra-high-resolution three-dimensional image, where every pixel was clear to the extreme, and every slight change in energy was precisely captured.

After activating the Eagle-Headed Demon trait, the entire world seemed to instantly upgrade from blurry standard definition to 8K ultra-high definition, or even higher.

The experience in the Testing Tower back then had left Phase Killer stunned.

But he had not chosen to embed the Eagle-Headed Demon Fate Soul because his Star Vein slots were simply insufficient.

The Eagle-Headed Demon trait was influenced by the strength of one's spiritual power; upon leveling up, its primary attribute increase was spiritual intensity, which did not match the requirements of the melee build he had chosen.

There were too many Fate Souls suited for melee combat waiting to be embedded ahead of the Eagle-Headed Demon's perception.

Yet, even though it was far inferior to the Eagle-Headed Demon trait, Phase Killer still decided to study it in depth.

In the future, upgrading Star Vein slots would only become increasingly expensive; saving even one slot would mean saving a huge expenditure of Sacrificial Power.

As a melee fighter, there was no need for perception to be as detailed as the Eagle-Headed Demon trait.

Moreover, the Qi and blood grid had room for improvement; as his own Qi and blood intensity increased, the structure could be woven with ever greater fineness.

This was yet another practical combat technique.

At this moment, the Champion Fighter's explanation continued:

"This method of collecting information in combat requires you to possess keen observation skills, then integrate that observation into battle until it becomes an instinct, requiring no divided attention for calculation; every collision will allow you to understand your opponent a little more."

"Remember, in combat, never attack blindly. Observe, wait, and capture openings, making every one of your attacks effective..."

As the Champion Fighter spoke, the number of people in Phase Killer's livestream room continued to skyrocket.

"Lesson three: Combat Rhythm."

"Combat involves not only collisions of power but also control over rhythm; whoever controls the combat rhythm controls the outcome of the battle."

"The so-called rhythm refers to the invisible hand in battle; it determines when you attack, when you defend, when you erupt, and when you restrain. An excellent warrior must learn to control the rhythm in combat, rather than being controlled by it."

"The flow of Qi and blood, the release of energy, and even the rhythm of breathing are all points you need to control."

"To master combat rhythm, you must first learn to perceive your opponent's rhythm in battle, then break it, forcing them into your rhythm, thereby seizing the initiative in combat."

"Success means you can determine the direction of the battle, rather than merely reacting passively..."

Phase Killer listened with utmost seriousness.

He had already grasped the general meaning of the combat rhythm the Champion Fighter was currently describing.

It referred to the alternation of offense and defense between both sides in battle; every switch was part of the rhythm.

Controlling combat rhythm involved not only collisions of power but also psychological gaming.

Mastering combat rhythm meant being able to dominate the progression of the battle.

However, there were still parts of the explanation he found confusing, completely failing to understand what the Champion Fighter was saying.

He felt that even during his school days, he had never been this fully focused.

As for the content he didn't understand, he was not worried.

Once the training course ended, he would return to watch the recordings repeatedly and comprehend their true essence.

The Champion Fighter's third lesson also concluded at this moment, echoing in his mind like thunder:

"Lesson four: Combat Will."

"The relationship between one's own power and willpower is like that between a sword and its wielder; while the sharpness of the sword is certainly important, what truly decides victory or defeat is the will within the wielder's heart. A warrior may possess the power to split mountains and crack stones, but without firm will, this power cannot unleash its true might."

"Cowardice and fear... will only make every strike you make like a sharp blade shrouded in mist, losing its edge and direction."

"Hesitation causes your power to slip through your fingers like quicksand; timidity and retreat make every attack hesitant and weak, while fear acts like invisible chains, binding your limbs, making you clumsy and slow, trapped in a quagmire. Cowardice is like a dull knife, dulling your killing intent and causing every strike to lack the necessary decisiveness and ruthlessness."

"When both sides possess equal power, what decides victory or defeat, besides technique, is the strength or weakness at the level of will."

"I hope you understand that a true warrior, while tempering their physical body, must also forge a will as solid as a mountain range. It not only grants you greater combat power but also enables you to achieve extraordinary feats, turning the impossible into the possible. This is a spiritual force on your path of growth that will provide endurance for your future."

"Lesson five: Combat Instinct."

"Combat instinct is an intuition deeply planted within the heart, a primal power that transcends rational thinking. It is like a hunter hidden in the darkness, capable of capturing the subtlest changes without thought, and unleashing the most precise response without guidance."

"This is bodily memory obtained through training, actual combat... and repeated tempering. It requires no deliberate activation; when a sudden situation arises, before rational thinking has time to analyze the circumstances, instinct has already made the most appropriate reaction. This is a warrior's most reliable talisman."

"What you must do is integrate all techniques into your instinct, then fight driven by that instinct, making every movement in combat seem completely natural. When you become accustomed to listening to the guidance of instinct, it will always bring you the correct choice when you cannot judge the situation."

"Lesson six: Combat Wisdom..."

As the Champion Fighter spoke, Phase Killer simulated and reshaped his own combat style in his mind.

In truth, there was still too much content he did not understand.

But this was not a classroom in reality; the Champion Fighter would never give any warrior an opportunity to ask questions.

Just as the Savage Slave had said before they came, how much one could learn depended on one's comprehension.

The Champion Fighter's teaching would not pause due to a fighter's confusion to provide in-depth explanations.

The main principle was: learn as much as you can.

Once the brief training course ended, they would ultimately be thrown back into the arena to continue producing rule energy for the Ancient Gods through combat.

The current teaching was like seasoning sprinkled onto a meal before it was served.

Its purpose was to make the food taste better.

But for Phase Killer, the lessons taught by the Champion Fighter would be useful for his entire life.

Even if he died in battle upon returning to the arena, he could still return to the village and start over.

He would have plenty of time to watch repeatedly and practice in actual combat, integrating the Champion Fighter's techniques bit by bit into his own combat style.

Such an opportunity for growth could not be found anywhere outside the Ancient God Arena.

Time flew swiftly during the learning process, and in the livestream room, some players had already produced edited videos for each combat technique.

Once the ten lessons on combat techniques concluded, the Champion Fighter moved on to the next topic.

"Next, I will teach you some practical basic techniques for combat, as well as the specific methods of applying energy after converting Qi and blood."

"First Technique: Mountain Collapse."

The Champion Fighter slowly raised his right fist, around which coiled crimson Qi and blood power, resembling burning flames.

With his movement, the air around seemed to be sucked away, and all energy converged upon his knuckles.

The next moment, the fist casually smashed forward.

Boom!

A loud roar erupted, causing the entire arena square to shake violently; the black crystals on the ground instantly shattered, countless stone fragments splashed into the air, creating a small earthquake.

Where the knuckles landed, the ground collapsed into a huge deep pit, with cracks spreading outward like a spiderweb, extending for dozens of meters.

"The power of Mountain Collapse lies not in brute force, but in the explosion after condensing Qi and blood."

"Qi and blood are like rivers; only when they converge at a single point can they collapse mountains and split the earth."

The demonstration ended, and the Champion Fighter continued:

"Second Technique: Sky Piercer."

The Champion Fighter's form shifted; though lacking the boost of blood and Qi energy, his movements were swift as lightning. His twin fists lashed out like a storm of wind and rain, each strike carrying a sharp sonic crack, as if tearing space itself apart.

Fist shadows interwove, forming an impenetrable net.

It resembled a vortex, capable of grinding any enemy trapped within to death.

"The Sky-Piercing Technique emphasizes speed and precision. One must circulate blood and Qi through the meridians, connecting the four limbs and hundred bones, so that the fist strikes like lightning, piercing the sky without obstruction."

The warriors on the square held their breath and focused, attempting to capture the Champion Fighter's movements, but the speed was simply too great. Even when the Champion Fighter deliberately slowed down, they could only see a blur of afterimages.

Some of the stronger alien warriors had excitement flashing in their eyes; clearly, they had grasped a hint of the essence from this.

Phase Killer also failed to see it clearly and planned to wait until the training session ended, then return to review it in slow motion with accelerated playback.

The demonstration concluded, and the Champion Fighter returned to the stone pillar.

"Third Technique: Soul Suppression."

The Champion Fighter drew his fists back to his waist, and the blood and Qi energy surrounding his body suddenly contracted inward, as if all power had been compressed to its limit.

In the next instant, his fists blasted forward violently. Above his knuckles appeared the phantom of a crimson ferocious beast, which opened its blood-soaked maw and let out a roar that shook heaven and earth.

Roar!

Amidst the roar, an invisible pressure swept across the arena square. Every warrior felt as though their soul had been violently struck; their minds trembled, and their blood and Qi churned.

Some of the weaker warriors even collapsed directly to their knees, their faces deathly pale.

Phase Killer was among them. Veins bulged on his forehead; he felt like a lone boat in a violent storm, about to be swallowed by a giant wave rising from the sea at any moment.

"The Soul Suppression Technique uses blood and Qi to intimidate the opponent's mind, creating mental suppression."

Just then, the roar suddenly vanished.

The Champion Fighter halted abruptly, his feet firmly rooted in the stone pillar. The blood and Qi energy around his body condensed into a thick shield, resembling an unshakable mountain range.

"Fourth Technique: Monolith."

The Champion Fighter crossed his arms before his chest, then used his blood and Qi to condense and generate an imaginary enemy a short distance in front of him.

The moment the imaginary enemy formed, it rushed toward the Champion Fighter. Fist shadows rained down like hail, yet they failed to shake the Champion Fighter in the slightest.

"The Monolith Technique emphasizes using stillness to control motion and defense as offense. In battle, defense is not passively taking beatings; rather, it is for finding the opponent's openings. Only when one is as stable as a mountain range can one stand in an invincible position."

Having spoken, the Champion Fighter's form suddenly became illusory, like a reflection under moonlight, blurred and difficult to track.

This time, the demonstrated attacks were no longer primarily linear but focused on arcs and detours. Fist shadows fell like moonlight, making it impossible to distinguish reality from illusion.

"Fifth Technique: Illusory Moon."

"The Illusory Moon Technique emphasizes combining the real and the fake to pass off the false as true. If you can confuse the opponent's judgment, you can create more opportunities to defeat the enemy."

At this moment, the Champion Fighter's form became light and agile. His footsteps flowed like clouds, as if merging with the surrounding environment.

The movements appeared slow but actually contained an extremely strong sense of rhythm; every step avoided the imaginary enemy's attacks with perfect timing.

His hands were like a gentle breeze brushing over water—soft yet elusive. Sometimes a slight flick would redirect the opponent's force to the side.

"Sixth Technique: Flowing Cloud."

"The Flowing Cloud Technique emphasizes borrowing force and following momentum. No matter how strong the enemy's power is, if you can skillfully guide it, you can turn it to your own use. Flowing Cloud is like water; it follows the trend."

"Seventh Technique..."

At the end of the demonstration, the Champion Fighter slowly retracted his stance. The surging fluctuations of blood and Qi radiating from his body gradually subsided, as if all power had returned within.

His breathing was steady, his gaze calm:

"Tenth Technique: Return to Origin."

"The Return to Origin Technique focuses on recovery and adjustment during combat."

"Expenditure in battle is inevitable. How to rapidly recover blood and Qi and adjust one's state during combat is a skill every warrior must master. Only by making the body like a boundless ocean, absorbing the energy of heaven and earth as hundreds of rivers flow into the sea, can one unify the breath and sustain life endlessly."

"Next, follow my breathing rhythm and attempt to draw the spiritual Qi of heaven and earth into your bodies..."

These practical demonstrations of applied techniques made Phase Killer's heart race uncontrollably.

He could clearly feel how terrifying the combat techniques displayed by the Champion Fighter were.

This was not merely a display of power, but a perfect mastery of blood and Qi, the body, and willpower.

As the strongest among the new generation in Blood Slaughter City of the real world, he felt that the body techniques he had learned previously were nothing more than superficial scraps before the Champion Fighter.

When the several-hour-long session finally ended,

the Champion Fighter's gaze swept over the figures on the square, flames igniting within his crimson pupils:

"Power without technique is mere brute force; technique without power is just a trick. Only by integrating power and technique into one can you grow stronger with every battle. Only when you treat every fight as a trial for growth can you forge yourself into an indestructible sharp blade."

Having spoken, the Champion Fighter's form slowly dissipated, as if he had never appeared at all.

Phase Killer and the alien warriors on the square remained unsettled for a long time, their eyes filled with shock and awe, as if they had undergone a baptism of the soul.

Although the explanation process gave them no time to digest anything,

every warrior had, to varying degrees, learned something.

The teaching concluded. Spatial spirit runes appeared beneath the feet of all warriors, and they were collectively teleported back to their respective layers of the Arena Ladder.

Back in his room, Phase Killer decisively summoned the forum interface, intending to save the video recording of the Champion Fighter's lecture.

But upon second thought, he decisively switched tabs on the forum.

Just as he expected, before he even returned, other players had already completed editing the video content and uploaded it to the forum.

No need to do it himself; he could simply save it directly.

Not rushing to start the next round of duels, he began reviewing the Champion Fighter's lesson.

The advantage of a recording was that he could drag the progress bar at any time to repeatedly watch parts he couldn't understand.

He could also slow down the footage to clearly see the Champion Fighter's demonstrated movements.

This significantly improved learning efficiency.

During repeated viewings, a statement by the Champion Fighter left a deep impression on Phase Killer.

"The strongest combat technique is the application of 'Momentum.' Manifest your own emotions into a blade to sever the enemy's mind."

"You can understand Momentum as an invisible force. It originates from within oneself yet can influence the outside world. It can be high morale and an unshakeable belief in victory, or a calm mind and precise judgment... The formation of Momentum requires condensing one's own emotions, will, and spirit into a single entity, transforming the intangible into the tangible, making it a sharp weapon to defeat the enemy."

"Anger, fear, joy—any emotion can become the source of 'Momentum.' The key is not to be controlled by the emotion yourself, but to transform it into a killing tool against the enemy. For example, transform anger into a fierce offensive, or transform fear into a cautious defense."

"This is a combat technique that turns emotions into blades. Mastering it is not easy; it requires long-term training and tempering in actual combat. But once mastered, it allows you to unleash your potential to the extreme."

At the end of this passage, the Champion Fighter stated that cultivating Momentum was too cumbersome, so he would not teach it in this session.

The reason for mentioning it was to plant a seed in their hearts.

Perhaps one day in the future, it would take root and sprout in the heart of some warrior present, eventually growing into a towering tree.

The "Momentum" mentioned by the Champion Fighter reminded Phase Killer of the lessons from the instructors at the Counter-Black Tide Legion Camp.

He had watched every session's edited clips uploaded to the forum.

Although the Counter-Black Tide instructors taught war techniques, many of them included skills applicable in actual combat.

Shi Xiuluo, the Chief Instructor of the third-phase training camp for the Liver-God Group, had once explained the cultivation of Momentum.

He stated that Momentum could be understood as pressure.

It is an invisible force originating from a warrior's inner emotions and will.

It can be understood as fighting spirit, yet it far exceeds the scope of mere fighting spirit.

It requires the warrior to mobilize their own emotions and transform them into a force capable of influencing the outside world.

Releasing it consumes no energy, yet it can alter the surrounding environment.

However, the process of learning Momentum contained no practical demonstrations, only theoretical explanations. After watching it twice repeatedly back then, he had decisively chosen to give up.

This time, he heard about "Momentum" again from the Champion Fighter.

This sparked a strong interest in him regarding this special combat method.

However, he did not plan to struggle with it for now; this was obviously an extremely difficult technique to comprehend, requiring a massive investment of time and energy.

He planned to first comprehend the content explained by the Champion Fighter, then finish the remaining duel in the arena.

As for nine wins, there might be a chance, but the higher probability was that he would be eliminated during the eighth-win duel.

The Champion Fighter had said that absolute attribute crushing is the key to determining victory or defeat; techniques are merely auxiliary.

The further one advances in win streaks, the higher the hunting level of the opponents encountered.

He held little advantage in techniques, and when facing many powerful warriors, both his techniques and attributes were crushed; the probability of winning was very low.

Thinking of this, Phase Killer suddenly turned his head to look at the Guide floating beside him:

"Brother Guide, regarding the 'power crushing' mentioned by the Champion Fighter, what is the magnitude of the gap? How much stronger do the opponent's attribute values need to be compared to mine to count as total crushing?"

Facing the inquiry, the Guide avatar opened its eyelids:

[Absolute crushing theoretically has only two possibilities: First, the opponent can kill you with a casual strike, leaving no way to dodge. Second, no matter what means you use, you cannot inflict any damage upon them.]

[Aside from these two forms of attribute-level suppression, no matter how strong the opponent is, if you can dodge one attack while going all out, or withstand one attack, it does not count as numerical crushing. In such cases, you can still win through technique.]

Hearing the Guide's explanation, Phase Killer was momentarily stunned.

The Guide's assessment of combat techniques was far higher than he had imagined.

He immediately asked:

"So, even if the opponent's attributes are three times stronger than mine, I still have a chance to win?"

[Let alone three times; even ten times is not an issue. The specific criterion for judgment is not how many times stronger the opponent's attributes are compared to yours, but the two criteria I provided. Being able to break through these two limitations means there is a probability of victory. This is a breakthrough from zero to one.]

"Understood. Thank you, Brother Guide."

The Guide avatar paid no attention and closed its eyelids.

The Guide's explanation gave Phase Killer greater expectations for the path he had chosen.

It was like a boss in a soul-like game: even if the enemy numerically crushes the player, or can even kill the player in one hit,

as long as you can dodge, and as long as you can inflict damage, there is a chance to win.

This is the charm of technique, and the way to overcome the strong with the weak.

Just as Phase Killer devoted himself to learning combat techniques, heated discussions had already erupted in the live stream.

The Guide's response also sent the competitive-minded players in the live stream into a frenzy of joy.

This meant that the competitive path of improving techniques held infinite possibilities.

As long as there was no absolute numerical crush, technique would grant them the combat power to overcome strength with weakness.

At the same time, the Champion Fighter's basic course on combat techniques caused quite a stir on the forum.

Among the player base, besides those who simply enjoyed numerical domination, there were also many players eager to improve their combat skills.

However, they struggled with a lack of methods for improvement; skill enhancement could only be gained through trial and error in actual combat, with no systematic learning channels available.

Although strategy-focused players often released combat tutorial videos, these tutorials tended to focus more on martial arts, derived from real-world fighting styles.

The application of qi and blood energy, the control of combat rhythm, the shaping of combat instincts... these were all techniques impossible to learn from those strategy-focused players.

In comparison, the basic techniques mentioned by the Champion Fighter were more suitable for players who possessed Soul Soul abilities and were no longer ordinary humans.

Yet, during the learning process, a large number of players still found it difficult to understand some of the techniques described by the Champion Fighter.

Fortunately, strategy-focused players on the forum conducted frame-by-frame analyses, breaking down the tutorial content to explain it in detail.

When encountering questions they did not understand, these strategy-focused players would ask the Guide, then post the Guide's responses along with their own interpretations on the forum.

This was precisely the significance of Qi Sheng building the forum communication platform.

Bragging and chatting were merely incidental.

Intelligence exchange, skill tutorials, strategy sharing... these were the core purposes.

All the players who enthusiastically contributed on the forum did not do so without reward.

The tipping function in posts, as well as the live stream tipping function, were all channels for enthusiastic strategy-focused players to monetize their efforts.

Possessing a massive fanbase inevitably meant earning a substantial income.

For instance, during this record-breaking challenge, Phase Killer successfully received over 100,000 in tipped Sacrificial Power; even after deducting service fees, he still gained over 70,000 in Sacrificial Power revenue.

This was also one of the main reasons players were particularly willing to share strategies, intelligence, and skills.

For strategy-focused players, this teaching course by the Champion Fighter was also an opportunity to ride the wave of popularity.

As the number of strategy analysis posts increased, a new wave of melee enthusiasm ignited once again.

(End of Chapter)