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Chapter 395 - 0259 Divine Weapon Promotion (3k)

Chapter 395: 0259 Divine Weapon Promotion (3k)

"Martial King Spear" represents the beginning of Lu Chenzhou’s journey through the spear techniques, these four moves—each his strongest creation drawn from the merits of four first-class spear skills, coupled with his own understanding. Returning to simplicity, separating the wheat from the chaff, they cater to various scenarios.

"Martial King’s Heavenly Drum" is born from the Pear Blossom Spear Technique, serving as both offensive and defensive killing move, adept at facing multiple enemies and building momentum, a move of gathering strength.

"Martial King Blood Dance" hails from the Liquefied Spring Spear Skill, a desperate, life-staking spear technique that unleashes the energy accumulated from the first move utterly and freely.

Ten steps to kill a man, a thousand miles leaving no trace!

"Martial King Breaking Thousand Armies," inspired by the White Tiger Spear Technique and blended with the essence of his Wind and Thunder Formation, constitutes a sacrificial thrust, the most penetrative thunderclap killing move!

Spear thrust, Earth Wind and Thunder rise!

Typically speaking, after the first three spears, few in the Martial Arts Family can hold firm. For those who do withstand these three, their next challenge comes from the fourth spear, "Martial King Sweeps the Six Kingdoms," a decisive streak reminiscent of an autumn breeze sweeping away fallen leaves.

The four moves escalate step by step, ultimately culminating in an explosion at this very moment!

What a formidable sight to behold!

As the lake waters calmed, Lu Chenzhou carried his spear back to the villa.

"Excellent spear skill, I’ve also learned something, Brother!" Wang Xian, standing on his balcony, extended his thumb in approval.

He had been watching Lu Chenzhou practice his spear skills for a considerable time.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lu Chenzhou said, "You flatter me too much, Brother."

His brother’s spear skill was also at the Fourth Rank.

Yet it was leagues above his own—three stories higher, to be precise.

Nevertheless, he was confident that he would catch up soon.

His spear skill was increasingly becoming second nature to him.

Deciding to complement his bare-handed fighting with spear skill was the right choice.

Wang Xian smiled faintly, musing inwardly, "I really did learn quite a bit. Even though this spear technique bears traces of the White Tiger, Six Directions, Pear Blossom, and Liquefied Spring, the disciple has clearly woven in much of his own cultivation insight, embedding his unique spirit, energy, and mind."

Elsewhere.

Wang Changming stood with his hands behind his back, a vermillion bird circling above his head.

"Not bad for a spear technique, worthy of being listed in the Myriad Volume Pavilion."

...

Practice Room.

Lu Chenzhou gazed at the Martial Arts Tree.

[Martial King Spear Technique: Perfection]

[Divine Seed·Martial King’s Heaven Conquest (Fourth Rank), hidden in the Chi Ze Acupoint

Mystic Tiger and Flying Swallow, aiding the warrior to challenge the heavens!

Effect 1: Soldier Wisdom Level 4, enhancing one’s Soldier Attack Martial Arts comprehension to a certain extent

Effect 2: Spear Dao Level 4, enhancing one’s spear technique martial arts comprehension to a certain extent

Effect 3: Breaking Army...

Effect 4: Battle Intent...

Effect 5: Morale...

Effect 6: Bloodletting...]

This promotion firstly enhances his comprehension of spear technique.

Secondly, it boosts four personal buff-like special effects.

"Lower True Skill Level spear technique will suffice for a long time. Before breaking through to the second rank, my journey on the path of spear technique is complete; what’s left is to focus solely on my breakthrough."

In a flash.

He found himself in a world of spear technique.

Beside the Blood Pool, Cha Chihu’s presence was at its peak; it was taking on more and more of the appearance of the legendary Qiongqi, the ancestral tiger of the Void Realm. The churning blood waters surged around it, draping it in a formidable blood-red scale armor.

At its side, the Dog Ghost lay prostrate, head bowed, tail dragging on the ground.

A noble heavenly dog bearing the qualities of a licked dog.

Compared to before, the Dog Ghost’s presence also seemed to have increased. Lu Chenzhou had a feeling that with just a thought, the Dog Ghost could transform completely, ascending to a Shadow Level Great Void.

Such an outcome would undoubtedly lead to a backlash.

His Martial Arts Will was not strong enough to subdue a second-rank Great Void.

"Roar!"

Cha Chihu let out a sky-shaking roar.

Boom!

The inner world of the spear even began to tremble, and the Blood Pool visibly expanded, growing more than tenfold in size. Correspondingly, what was once an overflowing demon blood now visibly receded until only a shallow layer remained.

Sharing a heart and mind with it, Lu Chenzhou’s face lit up with joy:

"Did the Divine Weapon advance?"

Master said that Tiger Gall Spear’s promotion lacked a trigger, but Lu Chenzhou hadn’t expected that the trigger would be the spear technique coming together, advancing another step in the Dao of the spear.

"I have a Great Grandmaster Divine Weapon too!"

He had always coveted the power of his brother’s "Nine Shadows"; the might of a Grandmaster Level Divine Weapon represents a qualitative shift in power.

Throughout history, there have been occasionally martial artists turning the tables on masters, and the common point behind those cases is that each of these individuals possessed a Grandmaster-level Divine Weapon!

The reasoning is simple—great strength propels the brick to fly.

No matter how much a Martial Artist improves, in terms of overall quality, they’re no match for a Martial Arts Master—this is when one requires certain uniquely outstanding attributes.

Cultivating both internal and external strength, defense at its pinnacle.

Possessing a Divine Weapon, unrivaled in attack.

To breach a Martial Arts Master’s True Qi Shield with a Grandmaster Divine Weapon is much easier.

Swinging the Tiger Gall Spear casually, Lu Chenzhou clearly felt the Divine Weapon had grown heavier.

"The essence of the Demon Blood has been absorbed by the Tiger Gall Spear. Although it appears unchanged on the surface, the density and hardness of the spear have increased multiple times over. It has now far surpassed C9 alloy. In some respects, the Tiger Gall Spear is like an evolvable metal."

With just a light swing, a C4 alloy stake broke cleanly.

The cut was smooth and neat, as though done by a laser.

"Even the True Qi of a martial artist at the Initial Realm exerts such power."

Someone had tested it: those who could effortlessly sever a C4 alloy stake without any particular technique were capable of slicing through the physical body of a Shadow Level Great Demon with a basic attack.

The same principle applied to the True Qi Shield of a Breakthrough Realm practitioner.

Lu Chenzhou pondered,

"My attack power and defense are not inferior to those of a Grandmaster at the Initial Realm. I might be slower, but the Cold Silkworm Robe compensates for that, preventing me from being completely outmaneuvered. Although I’m lacking in endurance and eye power, it doesn’t significantly impact the battle. If the right opportunity arises, a burst of power could potentially allow me to defeat a Breakthrough Realm fighter."

Knock knock knock—the sound of knocking on the door.

Lu Chenzhou gathered his wits and opened the door.

A staff member wearing the Myriad Volume Pavilion uniform said, "Mr. Lu, I heard you have a True Skill Martial Arts Spear Manual you would like to submit to the Myriad Volume Pavilion?"

Slapping his belt, Lu Chenzhou revealed a thin booklet.

"This is a Lower Grade Spear Technique True Skill that I’ve created based on several renowned First Class Spear Techniques, blended with my own insights. It’s called ’Martial King Spear Technique.’"

The staff member took the manual, looked it over, and said,

"Very well, Mr. Lu. Please await our decision. If the originality review is successful, we will pay a collection fee of 500 to 1000 Great Merit."

"Thank you."

After the staff member left, Lu Chenzhou was filled with anticipation.

"My ’Heavenly Destiny Mystic Tiger Fist’ and ’Xuan Yan Feitian Fist’ lacked originality and couldn’t be included in the collection. I wonder if there’s a chance for ’Martial King Spear’."

As a martial artist, one always wants to leave behind a martial arts legacy. Even in death, they hope to be remembered for ages, extending their martial arts will and spirit through the form of their martial arts.

...

The next day.

At the Dragon City Martial Arts University’s main campus.

The Myriad Volume Pavilion Review Committee.

For a True Skill Martial Arts technique to be included in the collection, it must pass the scrutiny of at least three Grandmasters in the relevant field to establish a certain level of originality and ensure it isn’t a mere copy.

Every day, the committee receives numerous martial arts submissions.

Most of which aren’t worth mentioning.

On this day.

The three highest-rated Grandmasters in Dragon City Spear Technique gathered: Dragon King Jing Longwang·Wu Sheng, the distinguished female Grandmaster White Snake Immortal·Xu Xin, and Chu Tian, the Guest Elder Grandmaster from the Yangtze River Martial Arts University, hired at a high price by Dragon City.

Among them, Chu Tian was a specialist in spear technique.

His Realm in spear had already reached the Sixth Realm Proving My Path, and his mastery of the technique was on par with Mr. Yu of the Eight Extremes Sky Spear, a renowned figure in the industry.

The Chu Family was also an old Martial Arts Family with a heritage that has survived to this day.

The head of the family was a Martial Arts King.

Chu Yu, the martial artist known as the Ghost-Shocking, was the Vice President of the Yangtze River Martial Arts University. In the realm of spear techniques, prominent throughout Da Xia, including military experts, he ranks among the top ten.

He holds the 40th position on the All Nations Leaderboard!

Grandmaster Wu said,

"The spear techniques submitted lately have been quite good. Have you two looked at them?"

Grandmaster Xu replied with a smile,

"I have, and indeed, they’re not bad. Liu Xiang from class 9 has submitted a Lower Grade True Skill Spear Technique ’Big Python Spear,’ which integrates the essence of the Snake Form Fist and absorbs the strengths of the Yang Family Spear. I think it can pass. Li Ao’s ’Dragon Rising Nine Killings’ is also a rare gem among the Middle Level True Skill Spear Techniques, truly worthy of the number one position."

Among the younger generation, Li Ao was top in spear technique, followed by Wang Xian. Liu Xiang would also rank within the top five; his main issue is that his cultivation is low and is not yet at Great Grandmaster status, otherwise, he would be among the top three contenders. In any case, they’re all competition from class 9.

Wu Sheng added with a smile,

"Indeed. However, what I want to talk about is Lu Chenzhou from the branch campus."

Naturally, he wanted to fight for Lu Chenzhou.

Grandmaster Xu took the spear manual handed over by Wu Sheng and gave it a detailed look, her expression showing a hint of surprise.

She quickly finished reading,

"Only four forms in the ’Martial King Spear’?"

Wu Sheng smiled,

"Though there are few techniques, it has beautifully encapsulated the essence of the Yang Family, Yue Family, Tiger Form, and Xingyi, creating a complete package. This is even more valuable."

Grandmaster Xu nodded,

"It’s indeed a good spear technique. Some of the ideas are quite inspirational to me. At first glance, it seems average, but upon deep reflection, it’s like being enveloped in a grand dream woven by it—as if you are on an ancient battlefield, making a name for yourself with unstoppable valor!"

Both Grandmasters had nothing but praise for the ’Martial King Spear.’

Wu Sheng looked towards Ba Spear.

In terms of spear expertise, this Guest Elder was second to none.

Thus, his opinion was highly valued.

Grandmaster Xu was also curious.

Chu Tian’s prowess in spear technique was on par with the Heavenly List’s Yang Family and Yue Family Grandmasters, known as one of the three supreme Spear Grandmasters. His judgment was extremely strict.

Several times, spear techniques they thought were alright

Were ultimately rejected by Chu Tian as too ordinary.

At the moment, Chu Tian was carefully flipping through the spear manual.

After finishing, he said expressionlessly,

"Li Ao’s technique is very perfect, just lacking a bit in artistic conception; but the flaw does not hide the merit. Liu Xiang’s ’Big Python Spear’ tries to imitate Snake Form Fist Technique but overcorrects and seems to miss the essence of spear technique. Yet, passable and can go through. As for Lu Chenzhou’s technique, it’s technically orthodox, bearing the marks of many pre-existing spear techniques. However, this person’s artistic conception in spear technique has hints of the Holy Spear charm."

There’s only one Holy Spear.

Yang Jue.