Chapter 26

"Inner essence cultivation can't be improved in a short time!" Sun Yan said in distress.

In just a few days, Sun Yan had experienced various encounters, which made him realize that he had become a martial arts prodigy. Moreover, if prodigies were to be ranked, Sun Yan was confident that he should be among the top tier.

However, martial talent was one thing, and inner essence cultivation was another. No matter how outstanding one's talent, it could not match the accumulation of time. The depth of essence energy required constant hard training and could not be achieved overnight.

After all, Sun Yan had just advanced to the First Rank Warrior level less than a week ago. Compared to Second Rank Warriors, he had no advantage at all. Especially after watching Chen Wang and Chang Cheng's match the other night, Sun Yan understood that members of a thousand-year-old martial arts family were all highly skilled and stood out among their peers.

Qian Julong from Class A-1 of Grade 3 was said to have been a Second Rank Warrior for a long time, practicing the Qian family's unique martial arts. If Sun Yan were to face Qian Julong now, his chances of winning would be slim.

Feng Lingsnow hit the nail on the head; inner essence cultivation was indeed his weakness. After all, Sun Yan had only been a First Rank Warrior for a short time. Advancing to the peak of the First Rank in just a week, if this news got out, it would shock the world.

However, time waits for no one. Sun Yan did not dare to hope that he could break through to the Second Rank Warrior level in just 8 days.

The third item of the graduation martial arts test was a free challenge against three opponents. The evaluation criteria were based on the strength of both the challenger and the opponent, with a higher score given for challenging stronger opponents.

Given the Qian family's methods, Sun Yan guessed that Qian Julong would most likely specify him as an opponent in the third test. In a free challenge, Qian Julong could seriously injure him, and with the Qian family's protection, he would not face any punishment. At the same time, this would serve as a warning to others.

A cold look appeared in Sun Yan's eyes, and he sneered, "To deal with a mere nobody like me, the Qian family is really going to great lengths! Hehe..."

"That's right! Sun Yan, we can't let the Qian family get their way, can we?" Feng Lingsnow's tone suddenly changed, becoming gentle and seductive.

"Exactly! I'll kick their asses," Sun Yan clenched his fists and said fiercely. Suddenly, he came to his senses and looked at the girl with caution, "Why do I feel like you're more concerned about this than I am?"

"Concerned? Am I? Of course, I am. Sun Yan, you've encountered such a situation, and I should take some responsibility," Feng Lingsnow opened her innocent eyes wide, looking as pure as an angel.

Sun Yan's mouth twitched slightly, and he stared at the girl speechlessly. He knew that Feng Lingsnow wanted to use him to embarrass the Qian family. However, as the top prodigy in Luoshan City, if Feng Lingsnow wanted to deal with someone from the Qian family, like Qian Lin the other night, she could easily take him down with just a flick of her finger.

Seeing Sun Yan's puzzled expression, Feng Lingsnow smiled and tapped the lunch box with her slender fingers, sighing, "After the Fourth Sino River War, our Feng family and the Qian family have been at odds for a hundred years, but the conflict has always been behind the scenes. If I publicly embarrassed a member of the Qian family, it would directly lead to the conflict becoming public, which could destabilize the entire Luoshan City. Other families, the Luoshan City government, and the military would not allow such a situation to happen."

Sun Yan remained silent, knowing that Feng Lingsnow was not exaggerating. The four major martial arts families in Luoshan City controlled most of the city's economic lifelines, and many members of the four families held important positions in the government and military. If the conflict between two major families came to the surface, the consequences would be unimaginable, but it would definitely be a disaster.

Feng Lingsnow's eyes showed a maturity and loneliness beyond her age, "As a member of the Feng family, there are many things I can't do just because I want to." Then she smiled, "So, you did a great job that night, except for the somewhat crude method."

"What's crude? The best way to deal with scum like Qian Lin is to make him impotent," Sun Yan clenched his fists, a sinister smile on his face.

"Vulgar!" Feng Lingsnow rolled her eyes, looking charming.

Sun Yan chuckled and then put on a fawning face, "So, what's your plan, Feng classmate? Is there a way to improve my inner essence cultivation in 8 days? Is it the STW Enhancement Serum? That's too precious, I can't accept it!" Although he said this, his expression showed no reluctance, but rather a look of greed.

STW Enhancement Serum was a type of genetic enhancement liquid, a legendary item for someone like Sun Yan. He had only heard that after taking the STW Enhancement Serum, a mid-rank warrior's essence energy cultivation could greatly increase in a short time, making it incredibly valuable. Since it was so effective for mid-rank warriors, it might help Sun Yan, a beginner, to advance to the Second Rank Warrior level in eight days.

"STW Enhancement Serum? For a First Rank Warrior? You're dreaming. Do you want me to go bankrupt?" Feng Lingsnow glared, "Even if I had the STW Enhancement Serum, it would take at least a month for the full effects to kick in."

"Then what else can we do?" Sun Yan asked disappointedly.

"Why are you in such a hurry? Since I came to you, I definitely have a plan. This plan can only be done by you, Sun Yan."

"Me?"

Feng Lingsnow nodded, "Yes. The other night, in a short fight, you were able to grasp part of the essence of [Star Strike] without any combat technique guidelines. This level of martial arts comprehension is truly enviable."

"High-level comprehension." Sun Yan was stunned and asked, "Do you, Feng Lingsnow, not have such comprehension? You are the top prodigy in Luoshan City."

Feng Lingsnow said irritably, "Do you think high-level comprehension is as common as cabbage? Any martial arts prodigy can have it? Out of a million warriors, it's hard to find one."

"Out of a million warriors, it's hard to find one." Sun Yan's eyes widened, and he swallowed, "You mean, out of a million warriors, it's hard to find one with this level of comprehension?"

"Actually, the odds are even lower," Feng Lingsnow nodded, saying enviously, "For example, for combat techniques below the third rank, as long as I have the guidelines, I can master them in a very short time. However, to grasp a combat technique through a brief fight is very difficult. In the entire Southern Wind Region, and even on the entire Domyr planet, there has only been one martial arts prodigy with high-level comprehension, and that's just a hypothesis. No one knows the exact situation."

Sun Yan was shocked beyond measure. Since the strange encounter in the ancestral house, he knew his martial arts talent was comparable to a prodigy, but he never expected it to be this extraordinary.

"Who is that person?" Sun Yan became very interested. He wanted to know what level this martial arts prodigy with high-level comprehension had reached.

"Enough, now is not the time to talk about this. Watch this," Feng Lingsnow said, extending a finger and suddenly pointing at the ground.

Crack!

A square tile in front of them made a crisp sound, a crack appearing in the middle, neat and uniform, as if cut by a sharp sword.

Sun Yan was puzzled, "Isn't this [Crushing Fist]?"

Using her finger as a fist, releasing power instantly, and skillfully using inner essence, Feng Lingsnow's [Crushing Fist] was undoubtedly perfect. However, this level was not difficult for Sun Yan.

Feng Lingsnow gestured, "Look more closely."

Sun Yan looked down, his gaze focusing. He touched the tile, and another "crack" sounded, another crack appearing. The entire tile now had a "cross" crack, breaking into four pieces.

"What combat technique is this?" Sun Yan exclaimed.

At first glance, Feng Lingsnow's finger technique seemed to be a variation of the perfect [Crushing Fist], but the effect was completely different, with twice the power.

Among second-rank combat techniques, except for the unique techniques of martial arts families, [Crushing Fist] was already a top-tier second-rank technique. Was the technique in front of him not a second-rank technique?

Sun Yan's eyes burned with excitement, "A third-rank combat technique? Feng classmate, is this a third-rank technique?"

Feng Lingsnow shook her head, "Of course not. Any third-rank technique requires a corresponding special breathing method. This technique is second-rank."

"How can a second-rank technique have such power?" Sun Yan muttered.

"In the eyes of most people, [Crushing Fist] might be the peak of second-rank techniques, with no stronger techniques. However, this statement is not entirely accurate. Some techniques are beyond the reach of ordinary warriors, and this technique is one of them."

Feng Lingsnow smiled, a charming pride in her expression, "These techniques are called high-level techniques, which are generally only comprehended and mastered by prodigy warriors. The technique I just used is a second-rank high-level technique—[Double Crushing Fist]."

"Second-rank high-level technique! [Double Crushing Fist]!"

Thinking of Feng Lingsnow's move just now, if this technique, which was still a second-rank technique, could be mastered, the graduation exam in eight days would be a sure thing.

"Feng classmate, teach me, teach me! Tell me the combat technique guidelines," Sun Yan was eager.

However, Feng Lingsnow opened her beautiful eyes innocently, "Combat technique guidelines? You are a prodigy with high-level comprehension. Why do you need combat technique guidelines? Besides, this technique is a secret of the Feng family. If I told you the guidelines, I would face severe punishment from the family."

"..." Sun Yan was speechless, "You don't mean that you think I can learn it just by watching you demonstrate it twice?"

Damn, is this girl trying to fool him again?

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