Chapter 99

Xu Jingming also noticed the changes in himself. On one hand, his mind felt light and joyful, and on the other, his sensitivity to his surroundings had increased.

"Even my sensitivity to my body has improved significantly," Xu Jingming sat on the ground, feeling his body and was secretly surprised. "Reaching the third stage means that the mind is integrated with the body, greatly enhancing the sensitivity to the body. But now, my sensitivity to my body is even stronger!"

Not only the muscles, bones, and skin, but also the internal organs, were felt more clearly. It was like the clarity of the past was 'blurry,' while now it was 'normal.'

"With enhanced sensitivity, the mobilization of the body's strength should be much smoother," Xu Jingming stood up, took out the black spear, and began to try it out.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...

The spear trembled, spun, and thrust out, creating streaks of spear shadows, thrusting dozens of times in succession, much faster than before. He then performed the 'Grass Seeking Snake' technique, striking swiftly on both sides. He also executed the 'Split Spear' and 'Collapse Spear' techniques, as well as other moves like 'Block and Grab.'

"The feeling of each thrust is clearer, and the control is more natural," Xu Jingming nodded slightly. "The training method for the mind that I learned from the state is perhaps as important as the spear techniques."

"I don't know the true name of this mind training method, so I'll temporarily call it the 'Mind Cultivation Technique,'" Xu Jingming thought.

"From the legendary cosmic expert 'Xuan,' I learned three methods: the Health-Preserving Spear Technique, the Rainbow Spear Technique, and the Mind Cultivation Technique. Which one is more important? I can't determine that yet," Xu Jingming thought.

The Rainbow Spear Technique seems the most powerful, but it only has one move: 'Thrust.'

Ultimately, I haven't reached Xuan's level, so I can't use just the 'Thrust' move in battle.

In comparison, the Health-Preserving Spear Technique contains many spear techniques.

The Mind Cultivation Technique... It enhances the mind and spirit, and is beneficial for controlling the body.

"Right, besides these three, there's also Xuan's opponent," Xu Jingming thought of the armored giant. "During that great battle, the opponent used the shield and hammer techniques, performing the shield technique over 9.87 million times, and I could sense each one clearly."

Because he was possessed by Xuan, Xu Jingming could also clearly sense the opponent's shield and hammer techniques.

"Although I don't understand the inner essence, with Xuan's level of perception, at least part of the truth was seen through," Xu Jingming thought. "The giant expert, before Xuan broke through, was even superior in direct confrontation, just slightly inferior in speed."

"His shield technique is very powerful," Xu Jingming recalled, the memory of over 9.87 million times was too deep, "The shield technique is extremely powerful, suppressing space and time! Annihilating all things!"

At the point where the shield and spear clashed, the space was annihilated in a small area.

Xu Jingming extended his right hand, and a square shield similar to the giant's appeared. When learning, using similar weapons was more effective.

"Thud."

Xu Jingming tried to strike with the shield.

Since he wasn't possessed by the armored giant, Xu Jingming could only imitate, trying repeatedly based on his accumulated shield techniques. On the platform of the mountain, he practiced various shield techniques, alternating between his left and right hands.

Because the armored giant used a single-handed shield, he also used a single-handed shield when learning.

"Ding, ding, ding." At noon, the time prompt sounded, and Xu Jingming stopped practicing the shield techniques.

...

At lunchtime, Xu Jingming logged out on schedule, feeling very hungry. He came to the living room and saw Li Miaomiao sitting on the sofa.

"Jingming, are you hungry?" Li Miaomiao smiled.

"A bit hungry," Xu Jingming said apologetically, "I got a bit obsessed with cultivation and didn't log out."

"The food is just ready," Li Miaomiao said, "I guessed that even if you are a god-level expert, your total online time can't exceed 16 hours a day. I figured you would come out for lunch."

"Xiao Wu, it's time to eat!" Li Miaomiao called out.

The butler robot 'Xiao Wu' began to serve the food on the dining table, and Xu Jingming also went over, starting to eat heartily. After returning from Binhai, he hadn't eaten for over 30 hours, so he was naturally very hungry and thirsty.

Li Miaomiao ate slowly, as she generally didn't spend her daytime in the virtual world and had three meals. She spent most of her nighttime online, as the Sun-level experts could only be online for up to 12 hours a day.

"Since you were listed on the Starlight Ranking, you were taken away by the state the next afternoon," Li Miaomiao said while eating, "After you returned, you went into seclusion, so you probably don't know many things."

"What happened?" Xu Jingming asked.

"Yesterday, the ninth place appeared on the Starlight Ranking, and today, the tenth place appeared," Li Miaomiao said.

"Two more?" Xu Jingming nodded, "The emergence of experts is getting faster and faster as we go on." After all, Xia Guo has cultivated many people, and other countries will certainly cultivate their own geniuses.

"The ninth place globally is from Sakura Country, named Seiri Fujiichi," Li Miaomiao said.

"Oh, him?" Xu Jingming nodded slightly, "He is an old-generation martial arts expert, around 45 years old, and is the top spear expert in Sakura Country, considered a master of spear techniques."

Since he also practices spear techniques, he naturally knows this foreign old-generation spear expert.

The spear, in human history, has been studied not only in Xia Guo but also in other countries. Especially after the World Martial Arts Competition influenced for 30 years, many spear techniques have flourished and grown globally, and many people in Sakura Country practice spear techniques.

"The tenth place globally is from Tianzhu Country, named Haru Singh, 25 years old," Li Miaomiao said, "He was originally a martial arts genius, but at 16, he was paralyzed due to a spinal injury during a competition. With the arrival of the virtual world, his body recovered, and he now ranks tenth globally. The people of Tianzhu Country are extremely enthusiastic and worship this genius expert."

Xu Jingming sighed, "Paralyzed at 16? Indeed, it's not easy."

While chatting, Xu Jingming had already eaten 80% of the food on the table and then stood up, "I'm going to continue practicing spear techniques."

"You've practiced for over 30 hours in the virtual world, and you're still practicing offline? Aren't you tired?" Li Miaomiao couldn't help but ask.

"Not tired, full of energy."

Xu Jingming grinned and took a spear to the yard to continue practicing.

Even learning the knowledge in a book takes a long time, first getting a general understanding. Then, analyzing each knowledge point in detail, and even doing some exercises to prove whether you truly understand...

After thorough and detailed study, and integrating the knowledge, one can only be considered to have a basic understanding of the book.

Xuan's spear techniques are the same!

Xu Jingming's previous practice in the virtual world was just a preliminary understanding, not even grasping the basics. Even to grasp the basics, he needed a lot of time to study. To delve deeper, it would require cumulative effort over time.

"Jingming, he is so obsessed with practicing spear techniques?" Li Miaomiao watched Xu Jingming practicing in the yard through the glass window, thinking to herself, "Perhaps this is why he can rank in the top ten globally, while I am still at the Sun level."

...

Xu Jingming studied diligently in reality and practiced hard in the virtual world.

Gradually, he formed a habit.

In reality, he focused on the 'Mind Cultivation Technique'! Combined with three sessions of the Heavenly Python Evolution Technique.

In the virtual world, he practiced the Health-Preserving Spear Technique, the Rainbow Spear Technique, and the shield techniques.

In the past, Xu Jingming had no clear direction and could only feel his way forward. Now, with a clear direction, whether it's spear techniques or shield techniques, there is much to study. He was completely immersed in it and paid little attention to the changes in the outside world.

In the outside world, as time passed, experts like Fang Yu, Zhou Yi, Zhang Qing, Tie Lianyun, Xiong Tianshan, and Zhao Fan from Xia Guo also ranked on the Starlight Ranking. More experts from various countries around the world also ranked on the list.

Before they knew it, September had passed, and October had arrived.