Chương 136: War God — Chapter 136 - You Can Play Body-Strengthening Fist Like This?

Over the next few days, Wang Xian followed Shen Lan's instructions. He condensed as many elemental force barbs as possible inside the armor plate while achieving the utmost precision in control and full utilization of the plate's internal space. He also carefully reviewed the textbooks on Smelting Masters. The textbook content was far inferior to Shen Lan's explanations.

For example, the freshman-year Elemental Force Smelting course only mentioned 'Elemental Force Forging Technique' in its final chapter, calling it an essential entry-level skill for Smelting Masters. There were no practical training examples like using armor plates, only basic training methods.

"The freshman textbook is still pretty sparse. Most of it covers material identification and properties."

"Useful, sure... but to truly master Elemental Force Forging Technique, you either need to consult a teacher or go to Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island to look up the real thing." Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island was Tiandu Capital Martial University's library-like island cluster. The outer islands held books related to each major. The inner islands contained Tiandu University's various advanced and superior martial arts, Secret Skills exclusive to the university, and core knowledge for each major.

The outer islands could be freely accessed for borrowing and browsing. Entering the inner islands required spending academic credits and meeting major requirements.

"I've got over 10, 000 credits. Enough to exchange for one or two advanced martial arts and one Secret Skill."

"Plus, because of military training, Principal Song gave me an extra visit to Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island. I can exchange for one martial art or Secret Skill, plus core knowledge for my major." Daily cultivation normally required credits. But his cultivation environment was specially designated by the school. It perfectly suited his needs. No additional credits necessary. Like the special training facility on his island, the 'Nine Heavenly Tiers.'

Each tier had extremely high gravity multipliers, letting students at different stages choose their own training. As for Martial Secret Skills, Wang Xian didn't plan to learn many during freshman year.

"I'll wait for the next class. Consult Teacher Shen first, then consider going to Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island to study Elemental Force Forging Technique." With a qualified teacher available, Wang Xian didn't plan to fumble around alone and risk taking a wrong path. Around the fourth day, there was finally Teacher Shen Lan's specialized class. The other days featured different courses related to Elemental Force Smelting Studies.

In the morning, Wang Xian arrived early outside Mystic Heart Island, waiting for Ye Miyue. A little past 6: 00, a beautiful figure walked out from the villa area.

"Why are you a dozen minutes slower today?" Wang Xian looked at Ye Miyue in her light gray tracksuit and casually asked. At the same university, the two met up every day for morning training. Proper morning training: finding a secluded spot, practicing a set of Body-Strengthening Fist, then standing in post stance to cultivate the Primordial Chaos Breathing Method. This was university now. Unlike high school, the schedule was quite free. No need to worry about what others might say.

"Last night my teacher sought me out..." Ye Miyue had her hair in a bun, her makeup-free face veiled in early morning mist like a celestial maiden from a painting. But her eyes were evasive.

"Something up?" Wang Xian nodded. The two walked along Mystic Heart Island. Morning training at Tiandu University was quite interesting. The island cluster was suspended, each island linked by chains from midair. There were also designated suspended train tracks. Each island was built from different materials, so their gravity varied, making the chain strengths differ. Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.

Every morning, many students ran across the chains connecting the island clusters to train their bodies and absorb elemental energy. Wang Xian and Ye Miyue were now walking on the chain linking the Guixin Island cluster to Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island. One in front, one behind.

"Mm..." Ye Miyue nodded quietly.

"Teacher said I've passed the Inquiry Stele and participated in military training. For daily courses afterward, I only need to select a few to study. Then after a while, I'll train with her."

"Isn't your teacher preparing for the Grandmaster Banquet?" Wang Xian asked in surprise.

"Teacher said quite a few foreign martial artists are coming to the Grandmaster Banquet with aggressive intentions..." Ye Miyue said.

"There will definitely be grandmasters issuing challenges, and even disciples of those grandmasters. I'm my teacher's only disciple, and I have a taboo talent, so I'll definitely have to step up." Wang Xian nodded. Then for the next stretch of time, he probably wouldn't see Ye Miyue. They crossed the chain and reached Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island. The ring-structured Ten Thousand Martial Arts Island had its outer islands perpetually packed with people.

Students coming to borrow books or study on the outer islands were an endless stream. The environment here was beautiful, with training grounds for students to practice martial arts. Especially in the morning, when elemental energy was abundant, many students at the outer island training grounds were still practicing Body-Strengthening Fist. Body-Strengthening Fist, from high school through university, was absolutely never neglected by martial arts students.

Wang Xian brought Ye Miyue to a large tree he'd visited two days prior. Because it was early, this good spot hadn't been taken yet.

"So your teacher is taking you into seclusion for training?" Wang Xian said. The two assumed their stances, starting from the first move 'Wind Rises from Kunlun,' slowly practicing Body-Strengthening Fist.

"Teacher wants me to reach at least the peak of the second realm by the Grandmaster Banquet. Preferably the third realm." Ye Miyue thought for a moment.

"The timing should be after winter break when school starts. Probably right around the Grandmaster Banquet."

"Not too difficult." Wang Xian nodded slightly. With the power of a taboo talent, gaining 700 or 800 life force points in a semester was easy. Reaching the third realm wasn't just about life force. Life force was merely the most basic standard for the third realm. The third realm required Elemental Force Projection. Talent had a profound influence on elemental force. To reach the third realm, one needed extremely strong control over their talent.

"How many strands of 'Eternal Silence Sword Qi' can you control now?" Wang Xian asked.

"30 strands..." Ye Miyue calculated.

"Any more and I can't manage them. But as my life force grows, the sword qi in my body multiplies faster and faster. There are already over 100 strands of Eternal Silence Sword Qi... Teacher is worried that after I reach the third realm, if I can't control even half the sword qi in my sword body, then when someone challenges me at the Grandmaster Banquet, things might go wrong. If I accidentally lose control and kill someone..."

"Or if I overexert... or if something unexpected happens and I lose..." A single strand of Eternal Silence Sword Qi back then could easily freeze a nearly D-rank Abyssal Demon Chi. Now at the second realm, a single strand of Ye Miyue's Eternal Silence Sword Qi was even more powerful. But the Eternal Silence Sword Qi in her body was growing more numerous. If her control speed couldn't keep up, it indeed worried her teacher greatly.

"Teacher said to first train with her for a while, then after this semester ends and break begins... she'll take me to a special relic for training." Ye Miyue glanced at Wang Xian from the corner of her eye. Then they probably wouldn't see each other for a very long time. Even until next semester started, there wouldn't be many chances to meet. Wang Xian nodded slightly. Her teacher's arrangements naturally had their reasoning.

"Your sword, why haven't you swapped it?" Wang Xian looked at the sword Ye Miyue wore.

"Still that first-rank one?" Ye Miyue practiced her punches with her head down, saying nothing. Wang Xian found it amusing. This girl.

"You're not short on money now, right? Swap for a better sword." Wang Xian said.

"Short... don't want to swap." Ye Miyue muttered sullenly. Wang Xian was speechless. That teacher of hers might not give Ye Miyue much money. But Ye Miyue had signed a contract with the Heavenly Blade Club. After awakening her taboo talent, the contract would certainly be upgraded. At least tens of millions in annual financial support. For that kind of investment, the Heavenly Blade Club would never think it was too much, only too little.

After all, if you didn't invest, plenty of other clubs would invest in a taboo talent. So this girl was quite the little rich lady now. Yet she was still using the very first sword he'd exchanged with military merits and given to her. If she said she was short on money, Wang Xian definitely didn't believe it.

"When you go into seclusion with your teacher, let me know." Wang Xian gave Ye Miyue some pointers on her Body-Strengthening Fist. Ye Miyue nodded lightly.

"Your Body-Strengthening Fist, after all this time, still hasn't reached peak mastery." Wang Xian said.

"A bit slow. The breathing method I taught you, you've practiced decently. By the way, has your teacher noticed anything?" Ye Miyue shook her head.

"Teacher asked me once, saying my daily cultivation seemed different from others... I..." Her cheeks flushed.

"I didn't tell my teacher that these were the massage techniques you taught me..."

"Fortunately, teacher didn't press further..."

"If after training with your teacher, you still can't reach the expected target..." Wang Xian mused.

"I have a way to let you perfectly control the Eternal Silence Sword Qi in a short time." Ye Miyue blinked, her face full of curiosity.

"What way?"

"I won't tell you now..." Wang Xian smiled faintly.

"......" Ye Miyue. Puffing up angrily, she lightly struck Wang Xian's waist with a move 'Horizontal Strike to Phoenix Eye.' What level was Wang Xian's Body-Strengthening Fist mastery? How could she ambush him? With a slight twist of his body, Ye Miyue saw this and hurriedly pulled back her hand to avoid throwing herself forward. But unexpectedly, under Wang Xian's Body-Strengthening Fist that had returned to simplicity, the surrounding elemental energy stirred like wind.

Ye Miyue stumbled and fell right into Wang Xian's embrace.

"Early in the morning, and School Beauty Ye is already coveting my masculine charms." Wang Xian shook his head in admonishment.

"This is not good! Indulging in male beauty hinders cultivation! Starting today, you must abstain!"

"Train your Body-Strengthening Fist properly!" Having said that, Wang Xian focused his spirit and steadied his breath, his eyes clear. A move 'Sinking Step Cloud Hammer.' Standing like a green pine, hand forming a palm. Then the palm descended like a cloud hammer. A light slap. SMACK! Ye Miyue let out an 'Ah,' hurriedly jumping out of Wang Xian's embrace. Face flushed with shame, she covered her rear with both hands, glaring indignantly at Wang Xian. In a cold, clear voice, she said:"You scoundrel!"

Yet within that cold, clear voice, there always seemed to be a hint of coyness hidden... In the distance:"No way, you can play Body-Strengthening Fist like that?" ➤ Next: Teacher, Please Look at This Armor Scale!