Chapter 257: Mountain Shaking Spear Technique

Chapter 257: Chapter 257: Mountain Shaking Spear Technique

Just as Lin Qi was lost in thought, Wang Zixuan spoke up from beside him:

"Junior Brother, the Silver Level Secret Manuals you’re about to learn are also called Mental Realm Secret Manuals."

"They teach us how to control our Power with greater finesse. They also allow us to comprehend a Mental Realm based on the manual itself."

"That’s why choosing the right Mental Realm Secret Manual is crucial. It will determine your future path."

Mu Hong nodded and added,

"Zixuan is right."

"The selection of a Mental Realm Secret Manual is extremely critical, as it dictates your future. If you choose the wrong one, you’ll not only waste time, but you could also easily be led down the wrong path."

"Choosing your first Mental Realm Secret Manual is very important."

Lin Qi nodded. He thought of Han Zhen; his Saber Technique was a perfect match for him, and even his special power was a perfect complement.

"What about Body Technique Secret Manuals?" Lin Qi asked.

Mu Hong nodded. "The requirements for Body Techniques are similar to those for Spear Techniques. You have to choose one that suits you."

"If your Spear Technique and Body Technique manuals have high enough compatibility, they can actually help you progress faster and increase your combat strength."

Lin Qi nodded, feeling he had benefited greatly from Mu Hong’s guidance.

"Thank you for your guidance, Teacher."

Mu Hong nodded. "I’ll be staying at the school for the time being. Time is tight, so you can come ask me any questions you have."

Lin Qi nodded in agreement. With Mu Hong around, many of his questions and doubts could be answered.

At such a critical juncture of learning a new Secret Manual, having a teacher like Mu Hong was indispensable.

...

Half an hour later, in Villa No. 01.

In the spacious Martial Arts Room, Lin Qi, now changed into a black Martial Arts Uniform, watched a video projected in front of him.

It was a video recorded by Little Chan. Lin Qi watched it again, listening to his teacher Mu Hong’s words. After mulling them over, he gained new insights.

After he finished watching, Lin Qi’s mind started turning.

"Little Chan, open the Red Dome House!"

"Yes, Master!"

The Little Blue-robed Xiaochan waved her delicate hand. The screen changed, the background turning crimson as melodious music filled the Martial Arts Room.

Lin Qi’s gaze fell on the Red Dome House homepage.

’I should buy a new Spear Technique Secret Manual,’ he thought. ’Teacher said that I need to be careful when choosing a Mental Realm Secret Manual, as it will affect my future path. Others might worry or feel anxious about whether they’re making the right choice, but I’m different. I have my panel. I can check my compatibility with every manual, which can help me pick the Spear Technique Secret Manual that suits me best.’

He quickly entered the [Secret Manuals] section.

[Secret Manuals] → [Spear Technique] → [Silver]

After a simple search, the page refreshed, revealing a row of Spear Technique Secret Manuals.

[Silver Level Spear Technique Secret Manuals (356): Three Stars (214), Four Stars (107), Five Stars (35)]

...

Lin Qi raised an eyebrow. As expected, there were far fewer Silver Level Spear Technique Secret Manuals compared to Bronze Level ones.

There were 214 with a Three-star rating, 107 with a Four-star rating, and only 35 with a Five-star rating.

The 35 Five-star Spear Technique Secret Manuals covered all sorts of styles.

Lin Qi went straight to looking at the 35 Five-star Spear Technique Secret Manuals.

[*Thunderstorm Spear Technique*, Category: Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 12,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Black Brilliance *1.5]

...

[*Coiling Dragon Spear Technique*, Category: Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 12,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Chongming *1.5]

...

[*Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*, Category: Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 12,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

...

[*Furious Waterfall Spear Technique*, Category: Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★, Price: 7,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

...

Lin Qi finished looking through the Five-star and Four-star Spear Technique Secret Manuals.

The 12 million Xia Country Coin price tag made his heart pound.

’Mental Realm Secret Manuals are no joke. They’re incredibly expensive. You really can’t afford them without money.’

After reviewing the Spear Technique Secret Manuals, he sensed that most of them were created by drawing inspiration from nature. The Mental Realms cultivated from them all had a natural reference point.

The *Coiling Dragon Spear Technique*, for example, was a Spear Technique Secret Manual created in imitation of the Ninth-Level Calamity Beast, the Nine-headed Serpent Emperor.

Then, he checked his panel to see which spear techniques were most suitable for him.

A moment later, four Spear Technique Secret Manuals stood out.

*Mountain Shaking Spear Technique* (Compatibility 100%)

*Thunderstorm Spear Technique* (Compatibility 100%)

*Coiling Dragon Spear Technique* (Compatibility 99%)

*Starlight Spear Technique* (Compatibility 98%)

...

He immediately eliminated *Coiling Dragon Spear Technique* and *Starlight Spear Technique*.

*Starlight Spear Technique* was an advanced version of *Meteor Spear Technique*, but unfortunately, its compatibility was a bit low at only 98%.

His best spear style was fierce and domineering, so *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique* and *Thunderstorm Spear Technique* were the most suitable for him, both reaching 100% compatibility.

Lin Qi hesitated.

The *Thunderstorm Spear Technique* was all about defeating opponents with the force of a violent thunderstorm. Lin Qi wasn’t sure why it was so compatible with him.

As for the *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*, that was completely different.

It was the advanced version of *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*. The progression went from *Mountain Shattering Spear Technique* to *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique*, and then to *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*.

Their styles were similar, part of a single lineage.

In fact, *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* was just a simplified version of *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*.

Twenty years ago, Gu City, a Seventh Realm Martial Artist and Spear Master, observed the mountains and comprehended the Shaking Mountain Realm, creating the *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*. He then simplified it to create the *Mountain Splitting Spear Technique* and the *Mountain Shattering Spear Technique*.

If he learned *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique* now, he could pick it up in the shortest amount of time.

And its power wouldn’t be diminished in the slightest; he might even be able to wield it more proficiently.

With this in mind, Lin Qi made his decision. He would choose *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique*.

He added the Spear Technique Secret Manual to his shopping cart.

’Now that I’m done with the spear technique, I still need to choose a Body Technique Secret Manual.’

Lin Qi began searching for Body Technique Secret Manuals. He had already cultivated his *Thunder Light Body Technique* to Perfection.

To continue improving, he had to purchase a Mental Realm Level Body Technique Secret Manual.

A moment later, several body techniques appeared on the display.

[*Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step*, Category: Body Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 8,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Red Dome]

...

[*Wandering Dragon Body Technique*, Category: Body Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 8,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Nether Sea *1.5]

...

[*Flowing Cloud Body Technique*, Category: Body Technique, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 8,000,000 Xia Country Coins, Note: Black Brilliance *1.5]

...

There were even fewer Body Technique Secret Manuals, with only 30 having a Five-star rating. And this was for a category that, unlike other secret manuals, wasn’t subdivided into smaller categories like Swordsmanship, Saber Technique, Spear Technique, and Axe Technique.

The *Wandering Dragon Body Technique* was actually divided into three separate manuals: an Upper Volume, a Middle Volume, and a Lower Volume.

The Upper Volume was a Bronze Secret Manual, the Middle Volume was a Mental Realm Level Secret Manual, and the Lower Volume was a Golden Level Secret Manual.

’The founder was probably too lazy to come up with different names, so they just used the same one for all of them.’

After a quick look around, Lin Qi had his target in mind—*Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step*.

Body Technique: *Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step* (Compatibility 100%)

This body technique was the advanced version of *Thunder Light Body Technique*, and its compatibility was also a high 100%.

It was the body technique that suited him best.

Thinking of this, he didn’t hesitate and immediately added it to his cart and placed the order.

[Purchase the two secret manuals, *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique* and *Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step*? Total cost: 20,000,000 Xia Country Coins.]

[With your 40% discount, the total cost for the two secret manuals is 12,000,000 Xia Country Coins!]

[Fingerprint verification successful!]

[Payment successful!]

[Mr. Lin Qi, your purchased Silver Level Secret Manuals, *Mountain Shaking Spear Technique* and *Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step*, will be delivered tomorrow!]

...

Seeing the successful payment confirmation, Lin Qi let out a breath and checked his balance.

He had managed to earn nearly 40 million Xia Country Coins in the freshman tournament, and now he had just spent 12 million of it on secret manuals.

And that was only 12 million because he had a 40% discount from his contract with the strongest Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo.

If it were anyone else, the price could have been as high as 18 million.

’Next, I just have to wait for the manuals to arrive and then I can start my Cultivation of the new Spear Technique Secret Manual.’

...

At Azure Sky First Institute, inside a luxurious villa.

The burly Huo Wanyang sat on a soft red sofa. Projected in front of him was a large green screen over 100 inches wide.

On the other side of the screen was a tall, burly, dark-skinned middle-aged man. He looked at Huo Wanyang with regret and said,

"Wanyang, I heard about what happened at the freshman tournament. It’s a shame a genius like Lin Qi appeared. It’s normal that you were no match for him."

"Father!"

Huo Wanyang clenched his fists. He thought he had moved on, but hearing it brought up by the person closest to him still made him feel terrible.

"I was adventuring in the Otherworld and managed to find an Awakening Fruit. Take it quickly. Once you awaken a Special Ability, your Talent will increase dramatically, and you’ll have a chance to surpass Lin Qi."

"Dad!" Huo Wanyang’s eyes widened upon hearing this, his gaze filled with gratitude.

He looked at the white metal box in front of him and slowly opened it. Inside, a special container held a green fruit that resembled a pear.

"The Awakening Fruit was discovered in the Otherworld ten years ago. At first, everyone thought it just had the ordinary effect of increasing one’s Qi and Blood Value."

"That was until someone took it and awakened a Special Ability. It immediately caused a sensation."

"After some research, it was found that consuming one Awakening Fruit gives you a one-in-ten chance of awakening a Special Ability."

"Even so, countless Martial Artists are desperate to get their hands on one."

"Unfortunately, Awakening Fruits are extremely rare. I was just lucky this time to buy one from an ordinary Martial Artist. Wanyang, you must not disappoint me," the middle-aged man said.

Huo Wanyang nodded resolutely and quickly devoured the Awakening Fruit, only then realizing it didn’t have a pit.

"AHH!!"

A moment later, Huo Wanyang let out a painful roar. Excruciating pain wracked his body, which felt as if it were being shattered and reformed in an instant.

"Wanyang, hold on! You can’t pass out, or all will be for naught!" the middle-aged man said, growing quite nervous himself.

Huo Wanyang gritted his teeth and held on. ’I have to awaken a Special Ability. I have to get stronger. I have to surpass Lin Qi and become the strongest one! So, even if the pain is excruciating, I have to endure it!’

...

「The next day.」

At Azure Sky Sixth Institute, on the way back to the dorms.

A fleet of colorful, streamlined electric cars drove down the main road. At the center was a black electric car, in which Lin Qi was sitting.

"Holy crap, Huo Wanyang awakened a Special Ability!" Jiangtao, who was scrolling on his phone, suddenly exclaimed.

The others were shocked when they heard this and all looked at Jiangtao.

"For real?"

Jiangtao immediately projected his screen and said,

"It’s true. Someone saw Huo Wanyang conjure Red Flames in his hand, and Vice Dean Wu Yueze personally went to his villa."

"Doesn’t that mean his Talent is going to get even stronger?" Guo Heng said in shock.

...