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Chapter 204 - 192: Demon-Slaying and Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique, The Long-Awaited Panel Notification!

Chapter 204: Chapter 192: Demon-Slaying and Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique, The Long-Awaited Panel Notification!

Seeing the students’ fighting spirit ignited, Gu Hongying nodded in satisfaction.

She coughed twice to interrupt the hubbub, "Alright, we will now commence the teaching of basic martial techniques—listen carefully.

"If your performance in class is poor, there will be no reward, even if you take first place!"

Everyone immediately closed their mouths, "Your cultivation technique, your rules."

Standing in the middle of the classroom, Gu Hongying began, "You all studied the Demon-Slaying series of martial skills in high school, right?

"As I recall, the Demon-Slaying martial skills are a mandatory part of the Martial Arts Grand Exam, where you generally major in one and minor in another."

The crowd nodded in agreement.

Although the Human Rank Lower-Level Demon-Slaying series of martial skills were of a low tier, they also had a low entry threshold and were extremely practical.

They provided sufficient killing power and were excellent at comprehensively training the body’s coordination, making them truly perfect beginner series of martial skills.

For many students from families with not so favorable conditions, who had no other channels to acquire martial skills,

the Demon-Slaying series of martial skills would be the easiest for them to obtain and the ones they would likely use the longest.

If they could reach a relatively high realm, even if they failed to gain acceptance to a university, they could rely on this skill alone to join a Hunting Team of various factions to earn their keep and secure a place for themselves.

...

The many students in the classroom were outstanding individuals from all over Longhua, who had put in considerable effort into the Demon-Slaying series of martial skills and generally achieved high realms.

Chu Feng, who had just mastered the skills upon graduation, might not even rank among these people.

However, his core competitiveness was different from the others.

While people of the same realm had little difference in their attributes and could only compete in skills to defeat their opponents,

he followed the path of overpowering others with sheer strength, standing out with his powerful force.

Gu Hongying looked at Chu Feng and asked, "Chu Feng, which two techniques are you practicing?"

"Mainly swordsmanship, with saber techniques as secondary," Chu Feng replied.

Hearing this, people turned their heads in surprise—this guy is really an oddball, always making different choices from others.

Considering the versatility of weapons, one would either choose one long and one short weapon or a mix of unarmed and armed techniques, to maximize the scope of proficiency.

What’s the point of practicing two types of short weapons? Their limitations seemed too significant.

Unperturbed by the attention, Chu Feng simply shrugged.

When he first had to choose, he thought swordplay was elegant and forceful, and saber techniques powerful and matchless; he didn’t consult others and picked both.

Later, he had no choice but to diligently keep practicing them.

Gu Hongying nodded without expressing any judgment and pointed at the next person, asking, "And you?"

"Mainly swordsmanship, with Fist Technique as my minor."

"I focus on Staff Techniques and saber techniques."

"Emmmm, Archery and Fist Technique."

Those present were surprised—are there masters among us?

What’s up with Archery? Although that option had always been there, hardly anyone chose it.

Depending on consumables for damage was highly impractical.

And to learn Fist Technique on top of that? With such a large gap in the range of attacks, did they plan to let opponents close in for short-range combat?

Gu Hongying glanced at the burly male student who had given these answers and smiled and nodded, "A young man from the Yang Family?

"The Yang Family’s secret Bow Martial Skill and the accompanying cultivation technique are well-known. They can imbue special True Force onto arrows, greatly enhancing their lethality and range.

"Included within is also a powerful close-range Bow Dance Battle Technique.

"Moreover, the ability to craft bows and arrows is unparalleled, and they are one of the weapon suppliers for the Demon Exorcism Corps.

"These are foundational teachings from his family; others should not attempt to follow his path."

The burly student respectfully acknowledged, "Professor Gu flatters me, your knowledge is vast and profound."

"..."

The room fell silent, another Noble Clan Descendant.

This group’s competitive edge was too formidable, the outstanding ones were all from Noble Families.

Except for Chu Feng, the odd one out, who, it was said, was a rare commoner who had become the top scholar.

...

After asking around, Gu Hongying shifted the topic, "Is there any student here who feels that there is some kind of connection between the two Demon-Slaying martial skills you are practicing?"

The crowd looked at each other, somewhat unclear about what she was hinting at.

Connection? What kind of connection?

Only Chu Feng and a few others hesitated slightly.

"Speak up," Teacher Gu beckoned to Chu Feng.

Chu Feng pondered for a moment, "Perhaps it’s because the sword technique and saber technique are quite similar, I feel as if there’s some connectivity between the two."

"Some insights from swordsmanship can also be reflected in saber technique."

This was evident on the Attribute Panel; every time there was progress in swordsmanship, the proficiency of the saber technique would also increase, and vice versa.

The other students nodded in agreement.

Teacher Gu commended, "Your talent is noteworthy, with a keen sensitivity."

She spoke astonishingly with her hands behind her back, "In fact, all the Demon-Slaying Martial Skills you are practicing are just parts of a single, more comprehensive technique!"

Parts?

The students widened their eyes in surprise.

Teacher Gu smiled and said, "Exactly, there is such a comprehensive martial technique known as the Demon-Slaying and Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique!"

She expounded, "The Demon-Slaying and Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique is a grand battle method jointly deduced by various forces within the large region, led by the Academy Alliance, and tailored against certain traits of demons!"

"It is divided into two parts, the upper Demon-Slaying Battle Technique, targeting the Demon Clan."

"The lower Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique aims at the Demon Clan."

"The Demon-Exorcising Battle Technique is a compulsory course in the second year, so I will not elaborate on it here."

"The Demon-Slaying Battle Technique, on the other hand, is divided into three parts: long weapon, short weapon, and supplementary."

She walked to the side, pulled out a metal staff, and with a vigorous shake, it whistled with a fearsome sound.

"The first part, the Long Weapon Battle Technique, combines the essence of all battles using long spears, staffs, and the like, formidable and unparalleled in power."

As she wielded the staff and demonstrated in the center of the classroom, the amazing power made the onlookers step back in awe.

This was without even using True Force; once employed, the lethality was evident!

Students who practiced both spear and staff techniques indeed saw shadows of their own practiced battle techniques in this set of Long Weapon Battle Techniques.

However, upon a closer look, they appeared more exquisite, the more they contemplated, the more intriguing they found them.

The staff movement suddenly stopped, and Teacher Gu, leaning on her staff, smiled and said, "This is the Long Weapon Battle Technique!"

She casually threw the metal staff, which flew through the air as if guided by eyes, and landed precisely in the weapon rack.

Then, Teacher Gu pulled a blunt long mace from the weapon rack and started to demonstrate again.

"What I’m demonstrating now is the Demon-Slaying Battle Technique’s Short Weapon Battle Technique!"

Each move and form captivated Chu Feng, leaving his eyes sparkling with admiration.

Compared to this, his own Demon-Slaying Sword Technique and Demon-Slaying Saber Technique seemed rather crude.

In a moment, the short weapon was released, piercing deeply into the weapon rack, followed by Teacher Gu’s clear shout again:

"The last part is the supplementary portion of the Demon-Slaying Battle Technique, combining the essence of close combat techniques!"

She took a pair of short sticks and danced with them, creating a whirlwind so fierce that water couldn’t penetrate it.

Now it was the turn of the students who practiced Fist Techniques to be dazzled, including the Noble Clan Descendant from the Yang Family who inherited the Bow Dance Battle Technique.

After a short while, Teacher Gu slowly ended her demonstration, not even flushed or out of breath, and smiled, "The above three parts, when combined, constitute the Earth Rank Lower Grade Martial Skill, the Demon-Slaying Battle Technique!"

"This will also be the main content of your study for the coming year!"

Earth Rank Lower Grade Martial Skill?

Upon hearing this, some students without noble family backgrounds immediately showed delight.

How fantastic, to have access to Earth Rank Lower Grade Martial Skills right at the start of school!

Yet, some students raised their hands and asked, "Teacher Gu, why didn’t they teach us the Demon-Slaying Battle Technique in high school?"

Teacher Gu’s eyebrows raised, "The three battle methods I just taught you, how long would it take for you all to learn them?"

"In high school, you also had to spend a lot of time tempering your Qi and refining your bodies."

"How much energy could you spare to learn such a complex martial technique?"

"Simplifying it into more than a dozen Human Rank Lower Grade Martial Skills and letting you choose two to practice was to lay a solid foundation."

"Once you enter university or join major forces, you can then progress further and learn the complete Demon-Slaying Battle Technique."

"Otherwise, if everything was crammed into your training from the start, when could you possibly achieve Foundation Establishment? That would truly be harming you!"

"Do you all think you’re all geniuses like Chu Feng?!"

Teacher Gu’s barrage of questions left the male student who spoke earlier speechless.

And Chu Feng rolled his eyes.

What does this have to do with me, why am I the target again?

But the next second, his eyes widened slightly, and he couldn’t help but curl his lips into a smile of joy.

It was the long-missed notification from the panel!