Chapter 232: True Intent of the Thunder Dao: Transforming into Thunder

Lin Yi immediately activated the communicator on his wrist.

His fingers flew across the screen as he quickly opened the [Combat Skill Secret Manuals] library.

His goal was clear. He searched directly for “Thunder Light Step.”

The Secret Manual’s information instantly popped up on the screen: A top-tier Body Technique known for its speed and explosive bursts of power. Points required for exchange: 4,000!

“Exchange!” Lin Yi clicked confirm without the slightest hesitation.

[DING! Hello, Cadet Lin Yi. Your application to exchange for the *Thunder Light Step* Secret Manual has been approved. Before the Secret Manual is issued, you must read and agree to the *Secret Manual Usage and Confidentiality Agreement*.]

A message popped up.

Lin Yi opened the agreement.

The contents were simple and clear—

The Secret Manual was for the user’s personal study and Cultivation only. Any form of copying, external distribution, or private teaching was strictly prohibited. Violators would face severe repercussions, including but not limited to the crippling of their Cultivation Level, expulsion, or even more severe punishments.

‘I understand the rules.’

Without a moment’s hesitation, Lin Yi swiped his finger across the light screen and affixed his electronic signature.

‘Power is everything. Why would I be penny-wise and pound-foolish?’

A moment later, the communicator vibrated again.

[Points -4000!]

[Hello, Cadet Lin Yi. The *Thunder Light Step* Secret Manual you exchanged for has been sent to your personal terminal’s inbox. If you have any questions during your Cultivation, you may book Instructor Ren Cong for one-on-one guidance (Fee: 3 points/hour).]

Lin Yi quickly opened his inbox.

Sure enough, an electronic document of the *Thunder Light Step*, marked “Top Secret,” was sitting right there.

He took a deep breath, opened the document, and began to read with his full attention.

The Secret Manual was filled with illustrations and text, its contents incredibly detailed.

From the most fundamental guidance of Qi and Blood and stimulation of specific meridians and acupoints, to the intricate coordination of the leg muscles, hips, core, and even the spine to generate force, all the way to the trajectories, rhythm, and explosive burst techniques of the footwork…

Every step was explained with crystal clarity, some even accompanied by animated demonstrations.

Even without a teacher’s hands-on guidance, anyone with a decent aptitude could make progress just by following the instructions.

‘Good! This is great!’

The more Lin Yi read, the brighter his eyes grew. The last shred of doubt in his mind vanished.

‘These 4,000 points were well spent!’ ℴ

The level of detail in the Secret Manual far exceeded his expectations.

It filled him with confidence about his Cultivation of the *Thunder Light Step*.

‘Still, with an instructor’s guidance, I’ll definitely avoid pitfalls and master the basics faster! Three points is nothing!’

Lin Yi was flush with points now, so he didn’t mind spending them.

He immediately found Instructor Ren Cong’s appointment page on his communicator and booked a session.

[DING! Cadet Lin Yi, your appointment for Instructor Ren Cong’s specialized guidance course on the *Thunder Light Step* has been confirmed. The lesson will begin in 30 minutes in Advanced Training Room A13. Please arrive on time. Points will not be refunded for lateness due to personal reasons.]

‘Got it!’

His spirits lifted, Lin Yi immediately stood up.

He snatched up the special spear bag containing the Owl Dragon Long Spear that was leaning against the wall, slung it over his shoulder, and strode briskly out the door, heading straight for Training Room A13.

…

「Half an hour later.」

Advanced Training Room A13.

The heavy alloy door slid open without a sound, and Lin Yi stepped inside.

The training room was enormous. The floor was covered with a special energy-absorbing, shock-dampening material, and the surrounding walls shimmered with the faint light of an Energy Shield.

In the center of the room.

A bald, burly man built like a tower of iron stood with his back to the door, hands clasped behind him.

Just by standing there, he exuded an oppressive aura—immovable as a mountain, yet brimming with latent explosive power.

Hearing footsteps, the bald man turned around. It was none other than Instructor Ren Cong.

A smile touched his chiseled face as his electric gaze swept over Lin Yi.

“Lin Yi? Right on time. I’m Ren Cong. For the next hour, I will give you my all to guide your Cultivation of the *Thunder Light Step*. If there’s anything you don’t understand, interrupt me at any time. Don’t hesitate to ask!”

“Thank you, Instructor Ren!” Lin Yi said with a respectful bow, his attitude sincere.

Ren Cong nodded and got straight to the point. “Before we begin, I need to assess your fundamentals. Have you ever cultivated a Body Technique before? What’s your foundation like?”

Lin Yi shook his head frankly. “Reporting to the instructor, I’ve… never specifically cultivated any Body Technique.”

“What? You’ve never practiced a Body Technique?!” The smile on Ren Cong’s face instantly froze, replaced by sheer astonishment and even a hint of disbelief.

He looked Lin Yi up and down as if seeing the cadet for the first time.

“You… you passed Tier Eight of the combat simulation chamber without ever practicing a Body Technique?!”

It completely shattered his understanding of how things worked!

Passing Tier Eight of the simulation chamber required the strength of a peak Third Grade Martial Artist!

How could someone who had never systematically cultivated a Body Technique possibly maintain their combat rhythm in such a high-difficulty battle?

The astonishment in Ren Cong’s eyes quickly transformed into a fiery glint, like a prospector who had just discovered a priceless gem!

‘An uncut gem!’

‘This is an absolute, peerless, uncut gem!’

‘To have reached this level with no foundation in Body Techniques… once he masters a top-tier technique like the *Thunder Light Step*…’

Ren Cong could already imagine the terrifying, qualitative leap Lin Yi’s combat prowess was about to take!

His breathing even grew slightly ragged.

“Good! Excellent!”

Ren Cong suppressed his excitement. His voice boomed, filled with the thrill of teaching a prodigy.

“Lin Yi, remember this! A Body Technique is far more than just a simple tool for dodging and self-preservation! In the eyes of many short-sighted Martial Artists, increasing attack power is all that matters, while a Body Technique is just a nice-to-have. That is completely and utterly wrong!”

He took a step forward, his presence suddenly sharpening.

“A Body Technique… is the soul of combat!”

“It determines whether you can evade a fatal blow when life and death hang by a thread. More importantly, it determines whether you can, in the blink of an eye, find your enemy’s deadliest flaw and deliver the most devastating strike!”