Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 202 - 42: Assist with Investigation, Sea of Consciousness 0.563
"If you can combine the three layers of Potential Power—Lock-in, Follow-up, Penetration—then even if you encounter a Dirt Realm martial artist, and even if their internal organs are protected by a strong Dharma Aspect, you can seriously injure them with these three layers of Spear Momentum."
"However, martial artists who have successfully unlocked the two layers of Dharma Aspect in their organs possess extremely strong Life Force, even if their organs are shattered, they can automatically repair themselves."
"Therefore, the outburst of spear technique power lies in its continuity and unceasing flow. By stacking the Potential Power, at the moment the long spear makes contact, the Potential Energy should pour out continuously until the opponent loses their life skills, leaving no chance for recovery."
When Ling Feng appeared in front of Marquis Zhuge, the excited Marquis Zhuge was eager to pour all his skills and ideas into Ling Feng’s mind.
Not only did he demonstrate the three layers of Spear Momentum, but he also fused these three layers together.
With a thunderous bang.
His long spear touched the target.
Ling Feng quickly saw the traces of the three layers of power penetrating through the bullseye.
Three cracks appeared behind the bullseye.
The so-called Lock-in and Follow-up do not simply mean locking onto the opponent’s figure or having your spear skills completely cover the opponent, making it hard for them to escape and causing chaos in their actions.
Rather, on this premise, let the opponent feel their brow is always locked by the spear technique, giving a sense of imminent danger, making their actions frantic and at a loss.
Simultaneously, make the opponent feel bound, as if deadly shadows are everywhere around them, crushing them from psychological, offensive, and defensive levels.
"Come, spar with me!"
Marquis Zhuge’s teaching method was different; he emphasized real combat, improving Ling Feng’s skills through sparring.
"Teacher Zhuge, slow down!"
"Ah, my hand, it’s broken."
"It takes a hundred days to heal muscle and bone!"
"Teacher Zhuge, I need a break."
Ling Feng was no match for Marquis Zhuge; even if he had reached a realm of perfection in spear technique, in front of Marquis Zhuge, he was still a pushover.
Inadvertently, he was hit on the wrist by Marquis Zhuge, and the pain made him clutch his wrist and sneak towards the door, but Marquis Zhuge, having learned about Ling Feng’s nature from Wang Dashan, quickly pulled Ling Feng back.
Then he repeated the previous method, continuing to teach Ling Feng.
His idea was simple: given Ling Feng’s talent, what he was teaching, even if Ling Feng wasn’t serious about cultivating or watching, and even if he kept slacking off, as long as Ling Feng’s talent didn’t regress, he would eventually learn everything taught.
Thus, with such a mindset, Marquis Zhuge became the most enjoyable teacher Ling Feng had ever had in his cultivation.
Regardless of whether Ling Feng took learning seriously, Marquis Zhuge only knew if he taught seriously, Ling Feng would eventually learn.
So while Ling Feng joked around, Marquis Zhuge taught earnestly, each lesson packed with useful content, never watered down.
As a result, Ling Feng gained a deeper understanding of Spear Technique Potential Energy.
He was also very eager, hoping one day he could become a powerful Master of Gun Technique, and for this, he added his Coasting Along Value to the Sea of Consciousness Power.
Time flew by, and soon it was the start of the school term.
As a student under the attention of the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance, Ling Feng’s course, like before, had nine hours of training time daily, and he didn’t need to report to school.
Meanwhile, his student status was always in the Outer Ring City, belonging to the Ninth Middle School.
Now, he was a coveted Martial Dao student, with many colleges in the Inner Ring City trying to acquire his student status. Fortunately, Wang Dashan had made great contributions in the Great Radiation Zone; under his and Ao Dagang’s intervention, Ling Feng remained part of the Ninth Middle School.
In the future, representing South City in the provincial exam, he would also participate as a Martial Dao student of the Ninth Middle School. Regardless of win or lose, the honor would belong to the Ninth Middle School.
Once this was established, the burden in Wang Dashan’s heart was lifted. On the second day of the term, he once again headed to the Great Radiation Zone to accompany Ao Dagang in clearing the Catfish Demon King’s nest.
Just two days later, Huo Guoqiong sought out Ling Feng privately.
He showed Ling Feng a video clip.
The video showed a group of human martial artists besieged by a school of Fish Demon. A Dual-Element Telekinesis Master proficient in both attack and defense used Mental Telekinesis to assist the human martial artists in battle, tearing a path through the school of Fish Demon, leading the humans to break through the encirclement.
A week had passed since the assessment ended.
The new school term had also been underway for two days.
Ling Feng, even though he reported to the Divine Thought Class daily, was found by Huo Guoqiong to be handling it like he always did—just getting by without sincere cultivation or intending to acknowledge a master.
He finally couldn’t contain himself and wanted to talk to Ling Feng.
"The Mental Telekinesis Master you just saw is Qiao Yishan, a Seventh Level Dual-Element Telekinesis Master, one of the top in Jiangbei Province. When he first joined the Divine Thought Class for training, like you, he was in the training phase to become a Mental Telekinesis Master. But he trained more diligently than you and recently became a Seventh Level Telekinesis Master. Just a few days ago, he went to the Great Radiation Zone with Ao Dagang and Principal Wang to clear the Catfish Demon King."
Huo Guoqiong said.
"What, actually sent a Seventh Level Telekinesis Master?"
Ling Feng was surprised.
"South City is an insignificant place; even if it fell, it wouldn’t cause much damage to Jiangbei Province, but for the people here, it’s a critical matter. Ao Dagang is a strong person from South City, and he, along with Principal Wang, hopes this place will become better. Of course, I do as well, and I hope you do too."
Huo Guoqiong spoke earnestly.
"I hope South City gets better."
Ling Feng nodded.
"If that’s the case, I will take you to the Great Radiation Zone. Only there can you truly experience the charm of combining Mental Telekinesis and Dharma Martial Artists, which will make you work seriously on your cultivation."
Huo Guoqiong said seriously.
"Ah?"
"This... Teacher Huo, I have to report daily to Dharma Hall and Teacher Zhuge, isn’t it bad for you to just take me away like this?"
Ling Feng hesitated.
"No worries, I’ve already taken leave for you from them for a few days. With your talent, even if you don’t cultivate for a few days, it won’t affect you much."
Huo Guoqiong was adamant.
"I’m someone under key attention, supposed to represent South City in the provincial exam; the Great Radiation Zone is so dangerous, I can’t go."
Ling Feng reminded.
"Precisely because of that, you should see for yourself what the Great Radiation Zone is like."
Huo Guoqiong brought Ling Feng onto an airship, issued a command, and took Ling Feng overnight to the Great Radiation Zone.
The airship was incredibly fast.
Even shadows couldn’t keep up; watching Ling Feng fly over his head made one jump in place with anxiety, hurriedly applying for a Flying Skateboard to chase to the Great Radiation Zone.
Sitting in the airship, Ling Feng soon found themselves soaring out of the Inner Ring City, moving over the Outer Ring City. From a bird’s-eye view in the sky, Ling Feng saw the Outer Ring City still shrouded in a pale yellow haze, with twinkling lights that flickered here and there.
Soon, he spotted the West Warehouse District.
This area was densely populated, with the brightest lights.
With his Sea of Consciousness Value continuously increasing, Ling Feng’s eyes became very keen. As the airship flew over the West Warehouse District, he seemed to see fellow student Lai Zhijun practicing the Basic Spear Technique on the rooftop.
But then, the airship suddenly descended.
Instead of proceeding to the Great Radiation Zone, it landed near the West Warehouse District.
Disembarking from the airship, he met three familiar faces.
Unexpectedly, they were members of the Martial Hall, including Nie Da.
But this time, the team leader wasn’t Nie Da, but a powerful Muscle Phase martial artist, Tao Qiuhong, their captain.
A female Dharma Martial Artist.
"Teacher Huo, I didn’t expect you to personally come; with your assistance, the Ghost Monkey can’t escape this time."
Tao Qiuhong said excitedly.
"Captain Tao, you’ve misunderstood. The Mental Telekinesis Master assisting you in capturing the Ghost Monkey this time is not me, but the rising star Ling Feng."
Huo Guoqiong chuckled.
Ling Feng wasn’t taking cultivation seriously, disregarding Mental Telekinesis, so they assigned him a task to assist the Martial Hall in apprehending suspects.
Surely, when he discovers his Mental Telekinesis unable to assist teammates, comparing himself to other telekinesis practitioners, he will undoubtedly feel ashamed and change his ways.
"Him..."
Tao Qiuhong frowned.
Ling Feng looked just like a high school senior in the Martial Dao.
"Didn’t you say we were going to the Great Radiation Zone?"
Ling Feng said, feeling troubled, finally understanding what Huo Guoqiong was up to. The old guy wanted him to take the spotlight, yet he couldn’t.
And scared him unnecessarily beforehand.
(There will be another Chapter tonight, marking a crucial battle since Ling Feng became a Mental Telekinesis Master.)
