Chapter 69

Lucia's potion had a good recovery effect, but it couldn't heal the body in such a short time. This made the second day of the special training even more difficult. His body, which hadn't fully recovered, was injured again, feeling as if it were on fire all over, and his muscles felt as if they were being pierced by countless needles, making Luo Feng break out in a cold sweat. But he gritted his teeth and encouraged Aaron, insisting that no matter how tired or painful it was, they had to persevere. This made Aaron feel a bit embarrassed, as he had intentionally brought Luo Feng here to make things hard for him. Now, seeing Luo Feng encouraging himself, he felt somewhat ashamed.

Of course, it was impossible to reveal the truth and make him give up the special training. With Luo Feng's personality, even if he knew the truth, he wouldn't leave.

By the third day, fourth day, fifth day... every night was spent enduring the torment of the devilish training. After an unknown amount of time, Luo Feng suddenly felt that the pain of the training had lessened. It wasn't because Orlando had reduced the intensity, but because he had gradually adapted to the special training. The physical pain had been overcome by his strong will, giving him a certain immunity.

Before they knew it, it was already the fourth week since they arrived at the Energy Essence Condensation Field.

In the evening, Luo Feng still came to the special training ground, but this time Orlando didn't immediately start the training. Instead, he said, "Starting today, we'll try some new content."

"Coach Orlando, are you going to increase the intensity of the training?" Luo Feng showed no fear. After these days of special training, he found himself becoming more resilient. Even with higher intensity training, he was confident he could handle it.

Moreover, Luo Feng noticed that Aaron's perseverance was no less than his own; he had never complained about the pain.

I didn't expect my roommate, who looked so delicate and feminine, to have such a strong will. I was overthinking it earlier.

Seeing Luo Feng's excited expression, Orlando couldn't help but think to himself.

This kid is really a masochist!

Orlando knew very well why Aaron could endure the training. Because of his powerful strength, the hardships he faced were actually lighter.

But Luo Feng is really a tough guy. If he has the ambition to join the military, he will definitely be a good candidate for the special forces.

I have to recommend him to the Federation when he graduates from the academy!

"No, I will teach you a combat technique that I created. It is somewhat similar to special combat techniques!"

Hearing Orlando's words, Luo Feng was overjoyed. "Really? That's great! Thank you, Coach Orlando!"

Nodding, Orlando continued, "Luo Feng, do you know why special combat techniques are called combat techniques and not fighting techniques?"

This was also a question in Luo Feng's mind, but Orlando was not one for idle talk. If he hadn't mentioned anything beyond training, Luo Feng wouldn't have dared to speak up.

Now that Orlando was asking, Luo Feng tentatively replied, "Because it is more powerful than other fighting techniques of the same level?"

"No!" Orlando said firmly. "Because they are purely combat techniques born for battle, honed through countless trials, simplified to the extreme, without any unnecessary flair, aiming to maximize the threat of each attack with the least amount of combat energy and the fewest movements!"

Luo Feng suddenly understood. "So that's it."

Orlando continued, "There are many types of special combat techniques, and the official special combat techniques are prohibited for anyone outside the special forces to learn, so I can't teach them to you. What you will learn is called the Six Thunder Techniques, a small creation I made specifically for young people like you, combining the essence of special combat techniques. Although there are only six techniques, any two, three, four, five, or six can be freely combined into natural combos, with no restrictions on the order of execution, so there are countless variations, which can greatly make up for the limited number of special combat techniques you have learned!"

Not just any two combat techniques can be combined into a combo. A combo must be a well-coordinated pair that produces unexpected and effective attacks, not just a simple 1+1=2. Moreover, some combat techniques, due to different execution methods, can cause conflicts in combat energy and cannot be combined into combos.

Luo Feng had never heard of six techniques that could be freely combined into combos, and he was very curious.

Orlando paused. "Also, the Six Thunder Techniques are an upgradeable combat technique. They can be upgraded to the Purple Rank, which will be sufficient for you for some time."

[Combat Technique Ranks: White, Blue, Orange, Red, Purple, Silver, Gold, Black. White is the lowest basic combat technique with no sub-ranks. After Blue, each rank is divided into the lowest, lower, middle, higher, and highest.]

An upgradeable combat technique? Luo Feng's eyes lit up.

Some combat techniques become outdated. For example, the lowest Blue Rank's Gangdan, even if your combat energy reaches the Magic Energy Rank, using Gangdan will not produce the power of the Orange Rank combat techniques that can be learned at the Magic Energy Rank. It is even somewhat outdated for the current Luo Feng, who generally no longer uses it in battle.

Of course, although Gangdan has a short lifespan, it is not useless, as it is the foundation for learning some higher-level combat techniques, such as Qi Chongbo, and even the Blue Rank's Five-Star Ultimate Technique Meteor Shower, which Luo Feng has already mastered, requires proficiency in Gangdan. However, if there were a combat technique that could improve with the practitioner's combat energy rank, it would be much better, and that is how upgradeable combat techniques came into being.

When a practitioner's combat energy rank improves, the execution method of an upgradeable combat technique only needs minor adjustments to enhance its power, becoming a higher-level combat technique. Due to its longer lifespan, practitioners spend more time mastering it, naturally becoming more proficient, even reaching a state of perfection. This is a significant advantage of upgradeable combat techniques.

Not only that, Orlando continued, "When you reach the Magic Energy Rank and have an attribute, you can freely add any attribute to the Six Thunder Techniques. Each attribute has different effects, and if you are a multi-attribute combat energy practitioner, you can unleash even greater power!"

Luo Feng was even more delighted, thinking to himself, the old lunatics said I have a full-attribute constitution, and the Six Thunder Techniques are tailor-made for me!

"The attribute addition to the Six Thunder Techniques is for later. First, learn the basic six techniques without attributes. This is more difficult than the combat techniques taught at your academy, and even many secret techniques. The time is limited, so how much you can learn depends on your understanding!"

From then on, Luo Feng's evenings included not only the devilish training but also the study of the Six Thunder Techniques.

Soon, Orlando discovered that Scarlett had little interest in the Six Thunder Techniques. She came to him purely for some purpose, to coax Luo Feng into learning. As for what that purpose was, Orlando didn't know, as the cunning little devil's thoughts were always far from ordinary.

However, Orlando didn't mind, as he found that Luo Feng was an excellent candidate for learning the Six Thunder Techniques, even more suitable than Scarlett in some aspects.

First, his learning speed was very fast, grasping things quickly. He could learn three techniques at once without any problems.

It should be noted that practicing the Six Thunder Techniques is much more difficult than the academy's combat techniques, even many secret techniques. It has its own unique energy circulation system, known for its refinement and efficiency, but it differs greatly from the academy's and many secret techniques, leaving many practitioners at a loss and requiring a long time to master. Those with less talent might never master it.

However, Luo Feng accepted the new energy circulation system surprisingly quickly. Some difficult bottlenecks didn't hold him back for long, usually resolved within a few days.

Of course, Orlando didn't know that Luo Feng practiced the Ancient Heaven-Defying Technique, created by ten supreme beings, which is the foundation of combat energy. Once you learn the Ancient Heaven-Defying Technique, any energy circulation method is easy to adapt to, and some problems can be overcome with the help of the Spirit Core, saving a lot of time and accelerating his learning progress.

Orlando divided the six techniques, teaching three to Scarlett and three to Luo Feng. In the remaining short time, even if Luo Feng's learning speed was fast, he couldn't learn all six at once. However, as long as Scarlett learned the other three, she would likely pass them on to Luo Feng. Although it wouldn't be as effective as personal teaching, the little devil is a genius in martial arts with a solid foundation and would be a competent teacher.

One taught enthusiastically, and the other learned attentively. Time passed unnoticed, and it was the last day of the Energy Essence Condensation Field. They were leaving tomorrow, and Luo Feng came to see Orlando as usual that night.

After the devilish training and the study of the Six Thunder Techniques, Orlando said, "Luo Feng, you're going back to the academy tomorrow, right?"

Luo Feng nodded. "Yes, Coach Orlando!"

"Then, this is my last lesson for you." Orlando summarized, "You learned quickly, much faster than I expected. The three techniques you learned have some form. However, this is far from enough. Remember, the key to special combat techniques is refinement and efficiency. After you return, continue to study and simplify any unnecessary movements and energy circulation methods to the extreme. Make each technique and its transitions as perfect as breathing. When your combat energy has an attribute, continue to explore the new changes after adding attributes. Learning is endless, and you must never stop to maximize the power of the Six Thunder Techniques!"

Luo Feng replied earnestly, "Yes, Coach Orlando, I understand and will follow your advice!"

"Very good," Orlando nodded in satisfaction, knowing that Luo Feng was a humble and eager learner who wouldn't be complacent after initially learning the three techniques.

Then, he said, "Luo Feng, go out first. I need to talk to Aaron."

"Okay," Luo Feng thought Orlando was going to give Aaron some advice and left the training ground.

Aaron also resumed her female voice. "Grandpa Orlando, is there something?"

Orlando grunted, "You little brat, you don't really want to learn my Six Thunder Techniques. Don't think I can't see through you."

Aaron quickly defended herself, "Not at all, I'm very focused on learning, and I've already mastered the three techniques!"

Orlando snorted, "Sure, you learned them not because you were focused, but because your talent is too good, and you've already reached the Magic Energy Rank, giving you a much higher starting point than Luo Feng. But it doesn't matter. You have too many different skills and won't spend much time on the Six Thunder Techniques. I guarantee that Luo Feng will achieve more in the Six Thunder Techniques than you. His desire and passion for martial arts are truly admirable. So, just teach him the three techniques you learned when you return!"

"Oh, that's a tough task. Where will I find the time..." Before she could finish, seeing Orlando glaring at her, Aaron quickly changed her tune, "Okay, okay, Grandpa Orlando, I promise!"

"That's better. Then, you can leave. Remember to say hello to your grandfather for me when you return!"

"No problem!"

Aaron also left the training ground. At that moment, Orlando's voice came again, "You don't need to come to say goodbye tomorrow. I don't like those sentimental scenes. That's it!"

Although he had endured countless hardships here, sweating and bleeding every day, and his body was covered in scars, Luo Feng felt incredibly fulfilled. Not only had he learned special combat techniques, but Orlando's military iron discipline had also greatly influenced him. Over the two months, Luo Feng felt his spirit and willpower had been completely renewed, becoming more resilient. This was a significant and meaningful growth on the path of martial arts.

He felt only gratitude towards Orlando. Now that he was about to leave, and there would be no more devilish training, he was quite reluctant to go but didn't dare to disobey the old coach. So, Luo Feng bowed to the training ground's entrance, "Yes, then, Coach Orlando, take care!"

There was no response, and it seemed Orlando was very straightforward. If he lingered, it might upset him. So, Luo Feng could only leave with Aaron.

The next morning, the fog in the Energy Essence Condensation Field finally dissipated as the administrators turned off the switch, allowing the energy to continue condensing for future use.

Returning to the academy still required a brisk walk, serving as another form of exercise.

After the two academies' people had left, a figure appeared at the entrance of the condensation field, and it was Orlando.

Looking ahead, the old coach muttered to himself, "Brat, you must work hard and don't let me down!"

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