Chapter 183: Becoming Mu Hong’s Disciple

Chapter 183: Chapter 183: Becoming Mu Hong’s Disciple

The main door opened, accompanied by a gust of cool wind and a faint, clean fragrance. A spacious office appeared before him.

The most conspicuous thing in the office was a massive fish tank, where many species of fish he didn’t recognize were swimming.

On the white sofa sat Dean Liu with his large earlobes, and another person with their back to him. This person’s posture was as straight and tall as a pine tree, with broad shoulders and a firm waist.

When he turned around, a powerful sharpness radiated from him.

He had a high-bridged nose, a resolute face, a short haircut, and a thick beard.

His gaze was as sharp as a long spear, shooting out as if it could pierce through anything.

An intense pressure emanated from him, bearing down on Lin Qi.

In response, Lin Qi’s own aura erupted in resistance, materializing like a Vajra Tiger roaring at the heavens.

In the next moment, the other person retracted their pressure as if nothing had happened.

’This is a supreme master!’

The thought instantly flashed through Lin Qi’s mind.

"Lin Qi, let me make an introduction!"

"This is the Spear Technique teacher of our Azure Sky Sixth Institute—Mu Hong. He will be responsible for your Spear Technique instruction from now on."

"Hello, Teacher Mu!" Lin Qi nodded respectfully.

Mu Hong studied Lin Qi seriously and couldn’t help but nod. The moment he saw Lin Qi, he felt that his new student was handsome and spirited, possessing some of the same flair he himself had in his youth.

"Lin Qi, from now on, I will be your teacher!"

"I hope you won’t disappoint the expectations everyone has for you," he said slowly, his voice sonorous.

Lin Qi smiled as well. "I guarantee I won’t disappoint you."

Dean Liu chuckled from the side. "It seems you two are a good match."

"Mu Hong is the strongest Spear Technique Martial Artist in our Azure Sky Sixth Institute. His Realm is the Peak of the Seventh Realm, and he typically only accepts one student each year."

"He won’t teach anyone who isn’t a genius."

"You two can go chat privately if you have things to discuss!"

Mu Hong nodded. "Let’s go to my office."

With that, he turned and left, and Lin Qi immediately followed.

Watching their retreating figures, Dean Liu smiled.

’Mu Hong, this is an opportunity for you as well.’

’That kid, Lin Qi, has a future full of possibilities. He might just be able to help you.’

’The strongest Spear Technique teacher paired with this genius student of mine... they might create some unexpected sparks.’

...

In another office, equally spacious, there were only simple chairs. The rest of the space was taken up by a Martial Arts Room of over five hundred square meters.

Mu Hong looked at Lin Qi and began to speak slowly.

"Every year after the new students enter the institute, Martial Artists of at least the Fifth Realm are assigned as teachers. Those who practice the spear follow a Spear Technique teacher, those who practice the sword follow a Swordsmanship teacher..."

"An institute has a thousand students. If one teacher takes on twenty students, you would need fifty teachers."

"And these teachers also have to be responsible for teaching sophomores, juniors, and even seniors."

"With too many students, the quality of teaching can’t be guaranteed."

"Therefore, the more powerful the teacher, the fewer students they teach."

Lin Qi nodded. Wang Qiufeng and the others were all with their own teachers, who only had two or three students from the same year.

Jiangtao’s teacher was also a Seventh Realm Martial Artist and had only accepted three students from the Sixth Institute. However, including all the senior students from previous years, there were more than twenty in total.

"As for me, I teach the fewest students. Including you, plus your three senior brothers and sisters, that makes only four."

"From each year, I only accept one person," Mu Hong said slowly.

Lin Qi was taken aback. ’That few?’

"I still have my own pursuits in Martial Arts and often need to go to the battlefield to hone my Martial Arts. I don’t have much time to teach students."

"So, the fewer the better, as long as the quality is high."

Lin Qi nodded. He didn’t need Mu Hong’s constant guidance; just a few pointers now and then would be great.

"Class starts now!" Mu Hong said directly, not wasting any time.

"I’ve read your file. Your Spear Technique style is fierce and domineering, and you practice the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*. Now, perform it for me."

Mu Hong walked to the side, took a white Training Lance from the dozens of long spears hanging on the wall, and tossed it to Lin Qi.

Lin Qi caught the long spear. It was 2.8 meters long, about the same as his Thunder Horn Spear.

Without any nonsense, he immediately began to perform the Spear Technique.

"Perform your Spear Technique completely for me. Don’t think about holding back. I am your teacher now."

"I need to understand your progress to be able to guide you better."

Mu Hong’s expression was grave, his sharp gaze fixed on Lin Qi as he performed the Spear Technique. His voice was sonorous, and he had fully slipped into the role of a teacher.

"SWISH SWISH!!"

Lin Qi swung the long spear and thrust out fiercely. The spear cut through the air, streaking across the empty space.

Countless afterimages of the spear filled the air.

The fifteen techniques of the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* were unleashed one by one from his hands.

Wind-Breaking Thrust!

Whirlwind Shadow Block!

Furious Waves Swell!

...

The techniques were grand and sweeping, the aura majestic. Every thrust seemed to carry the unstoppable force of a thunderbolt.

Power flowed through his body and was channeled into the long spear. The shaft hummed, the tip quivered, and the condensed Power was thrust out fiercely.

"HISS~"

The long spear tore through the air, letting out a whistling sound as it broke the wind.

Upon seeing this, Mu Hong’s eyes lit up.

When Lin Qi finished performing the Spear Technique, he couldn’t help but nod, inwardly shocked.

’Old Liu wasn’t lying. This is indeed a good seedling. All four of the disciples I’ve taken in recent years are inferior to him.’

He also picked up a long spear and said slowly,

"Your Martial Arts are even more superb than I imagined!"

"Your current Spear Technique is very close to Tier Two Middle Stage. I estimate it won’t be long before you can break through."

Lin Qi nodded. What Mu Hong said was similar to his panel’s data; he was indeed just a little bit away from breaking through to 60% of Tier Two.

"Now, I will demonstrate the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* once. Watch carefully!"

After speaking, he brandished the long spear. His figure moved abruptly, his actions reaching the extreme of speed.

A tyrannical aura erupted from him—fierce and domineering. His techniques were like Mountain Collapse and Mountain Splitting, and a powerful gale was unleashed in front of Lin Qi.

"This..."

Lin Qi’s eyes widened. His Heart Eye Talent activated unconsciously, his gaze like a radar, scanning Mu Hong’s movements.

In Mu Hong’s hands, the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* seemed to have finally revealed its true form—truly fierce, domineering, capable of collapsing mountains and splitting peaks.

A single thrust was like a Wandering Dragon. Tyrannical Mountain Splitting Power erupted from within his body and was channeled into the long spear.

The Power was released like a tidal wave.

"BOOM!!"

The Power rode the fierce wind, battering Lin Qi’s face. He could feel the astonishing strength within it.

He stared intently, not blinking, until Mu Hong had finished the entire set of Spear Technique.

"Tier Two of Spear Technique is about transitioning from the surface-level techniques to the application of Power."

"And the process of applying Power is the process of mastering your body’s muscular strength."

"Our bodies have hundreds of large muscles and countless small muscle groups distributed throughout."

"In every battle, if we can control more muscles and make them exert force simultaneously, then the moment the Power is formed, they can also condense together."

"Like strands of a rope, you condense the Power, instantly channel it into the long spear, and strike. Even an ordinary technique can produce several times the destructive force."

"When you can completely master all the large muscles in your body to exert force together, that means you have broken through Tier Two and reached Tier Three of Spear Technique."

Mu Hong slowly advised Lin Qi.

Lin Qi gripped the long spear, his eyes focused. Mu Hong’s demonstration of the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* had felt much more real than any instructional video.

His Heart Eye Talent allowed him to perceive the flow and movement of Power within Mu Hong’s body, which was highly enlightening.

"Lin Qi, with your Talent, and after my guidance, you should be able to break through to Tier Two Middle Stage in a few days."

Mu Hong said as he turned to place the Training Lance back on the wall.

"SWISH SWISH!!"

When he turned back, he saw that Lin Qi was already performing the Spear Technique again.

He looked at the earnest expression on Lin Qi’s face and revealed a gratified smile.

But then, his expression underwent a subtle change.

"This is...?"

On the mat, Lin Qi was once again performing the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*.

It was the same Spear Technique. After performing it twice in a row, Lin Qi thought of many methods of Power circulation that he had previously overlooked or never considered.

Now, after Mu Hong’s guidance, he had a sudden epiphany.

Performing the Spear Technique again, the speed of his Power circulation increased by a large margin. His powerful Spiritual Power allowed him to perceive his muscles with greater accuracy.

Reflected in his overall Spear Technique, it felt as though a surging power was being highly condensed, channeled into the long spear, and released.

"HISS~"

"SWISH!!"

The sharp spear tip cut through the empty sky. The Power shot out like a sharp arrow, tearing the air.

[After receiving guidance from Mu Hong, you have gained new insight into the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*. Spear Technique +3%]

[Spear Technique: Tier Two 57% → 60%]

Lin Qi stopped the Spear Technique and looked at the data on his panel.

He looked at Mu Hong and laughed. "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher!"

He hadn’t expected that with just this bit of guidance from Mu Hong, his Spear Technique would break through to Tier Two Middle Stage—that is, 60% of Tier Two.

Meanwhile, Mu Hong’s expression froze, and he was inwardly shocked.

’Did Lin Qi just break through to Tier Two Middle Stage?’

’I didn’t see wrong, he definitely broke through!’

’I only gave him a few pointers, and he broke through... This Talent...’

Lin Qi’s comprehension had exceeded his expectations. He suddenly thought:

’Perhaps this student of mine will surpass my imagination.’

"Teacher, you’re back!!"

"CLICK CLACK!"

Just then, the office door opened, and a figure walked in briskly.

The newcomer was handsome and stood tall, possessing a unique scholarly air, but the hidden aura on his body was not the least bit weak.

As a fellow spear practitioner, Lin Qi could sense that this was a master stronger than himself.

Then another figure walked in. This was a tall girl, her height a stunning 1.8 meters or more.

Her body proportions were excellent, her muscles firm and long. She held her head high, and her features were striking and grand. She was full of heroic spirit, walked with graceful steps, and her jet-black hair was draped down her back.

"This must be our junior brother, right?"

The girl’s beautiful eyes landed on Lin Qi, showing a hint of curiosity.

"I’m back!" Mu Hong looked at the two of them and also smiled.

"Lin Qi, let me introduce you. These are your senior brother and senior sister!"

"This is your senior brother—Li Qing!"

"He is currently a sophomore at the Azure Sky Sixth Institute, ranked 3rd in the Sixth Institute, and can place in the top 15 among all sophomores!"

"This is your senior sister—Wang Zixuan!"

"She is currently a junior at the Azure Sky Sixth Institute, ranked 2nd in the Sixth Institute, and her overall strength can also place her in the top 15 among all juniors." Mu Hong introduced them one by one.

Lin Qi looked at the two of them. The strength of this senior brother and senior sister was indeed formidable.

They were both in the top twenty of their respective years, arguably the strongest existences aside from the S-class geniuses.

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