High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Fist Technique Breakthrough

At the Azure Sky Sixth Institute, the central teaching building, also known as the Cangjing Building, was shaped like a massive Sea-Suppressing Cangjing surfacing from the ocean to breathe.

On the top floor of the Cangjing Building, there were several private offices.

Each office spanned hundreds of square meters, occupying a vast amount of space.

Vice Dean’s Office

The room was decorated in a minimalist blue style, with projections of various marine creatures that made one feel as if they were submerged in the ocean.

Dean Liu, who had large earlobes, a pale, jade-like complexion, and wore a custom white robe, sat on the sofa, his aura calm and composed.

He smiled at the middle-aged man sitting on the sofa across from him.

"So, you finally decided to come back?"

The middle-aged man across from him was tall and powerfully built, his posture as straight as a pine. He wore simple black attire, beneath which his Combat Suit was visible.

He had a thick beard, tanned skin, and exuded a sharp, cutting aura.

The middle-aged man calmly took the hot tea, had a sip, and said slowly,

"The campaign in North River Province has come to an end for now, but we lost many Martial Artists. The number of talented academy graduates we lost this year is already in the double digits."

"Is enrolling nine thousand students a year really enough? There are never enough to go around for the War Bases across the country."

"The situation is deteriorating. The Calamity Beasts’ onslaught is growing more ferocious, and we’re losing more and more Martial Artists."

As he spoke, a worried look crossed his face.

Dean Liu set down his teacup and said calmly, "We already anticipated this, didn’t we?"

"As it stands, Xia Country is in the best position. The other countries on Blue Star are still going through hell."

"Just in the last two months, three more nations on Blue Star were wiped out by the Calamity Beasts."

"If this continues, the number of nations will continue to dwindle, until only the strongest twenty or thirty are left."

"Enough about that. I hear you’ve found a disciple for me," the middle-aged man said, looking up.

Dean Liu chuckled and said,

"That’s right. I know you want to go to the Tenth Institute and teach the students with Special Abilities."

"For Martial Artists like us who teach at the Martial Arts University, Teaching Points are crucial."

"Teaching Points allow us to redeem precious resources, and they represent our best hope for advancing further."

"And how are Teaching Points earned?"

"Through our institute’s overall annual ranking, and by cultivating talented students."

"Furthermore, mentoring students with Special Abilities earns a large number of Teaching Points."

"Breaking through to the Eighth Realm requires immense resources. Your chances of getting them through other means are slim; you have to rely on Teaching Points."

"Of all the talented students who Awakened a Special Ability this year, only three use a long spear."

"You’ve made some enemies, and your background isn’t powerful enough. While you were out fighting for your life on the battlefield, those mentorship spots were already filled."

The middle-aged man fell silent, but he didn’t seem angry—it was as if he’d expected this all along.

"But there is another way to help you."

"You have the strength, and this student of mine has the Talent. He’s the Dean of the Sixth Institute, someone I personally scouted, and he is the future of our Sixth Institute."

"Train him well, and I guarantee you won’t be short on Teaching Points."

The middle-aged man looked up and asked,

"Is he really as good as you say?"

"You’ll know when you meet him tomorrow!"

Dean Liu smiled confidently and took another sip of his hot tea.

...

「Gravity Room 302」

"Phew~"

Lin Qi, dressed in a black Martial Arts Uniform, had sweat pouring down his forehead. He was unarmed.

Instead, he curved his hands into claws, forming a Tiger Claw and striking out with formidable power channeled through his fingertips.

"BANG! BANG!"

Power flowed through his body, and each strike of his Tiger Claw produced a sharp, cracking sound.

A large screen nearby displayed the current setting: 3x gravity.

Lin Qi felt his entire body come alive; every muscle, every cell, was now active.

They strained against the omnipresent gravity, burning through his body’s Energy.

His Qi Blood surged and his heart hammered in his chest.

Beads of sweat dripped to the floor, but Lin Qi’s gaze remained unwavering. Veins bulged on his arms as he struck out with his Tiger Claw, then transitioned into a Fist Technique, his muscles straining with the intense movement.

Though he felt exhausted, the Perception of his Heart Eye Talent made every movement of his body perfectly clear.

It was just as Teacher Jia had said: high Spiritual Power was like a near-sighted person putting on glasses for the first time.

He could perceive the inner workings of his body with far greater clarity.

All his major muscle groups contracted, generating Power that gathered and flowed like water before being unleashed.

His muscle control had improved tremendously, allowing him to activate different muscle groups simultaneously as he practiced his Fist Technique.

"Exhilarating!"

Though his body was exhausted and his arms ached, Lin Qi felt utterly exhilarated.

This feeling of constant improvement, of his control over his body strengthening by the moment, was truly intoxicating.

[In a 3x gravity environment, your Heart Eye Talent has activated. Your bodily control has increased. Fist Technique +0.5%]

[In a 3x gravity environment, your Fist Technique has improved. Fist Technique +0.5%]

[Your control over your body’s power has improved. Fist Technique +0.5%]

...

「Two hours later」

"WHIRRR!"

The Gravity Room emitted a low hum, and the gravity affecting Lin Qi returned to normal. His entire body instantly felt lighter.

He knew the training session was over, and at that moment, an intense wave of fatigue washed over him.

He looked at his arms, which were trembling uncontrollably and felt as heavy as lead.

Lin Qi looked at his reflection in the mirror. His hair was plastered to his scalp, and his entire body was drenched in sweat.

He walked to the side, picked up a sports drink, and began to chug it.

He checked the information on his panel.

[In a 3x gravity environment, you underwent arduous training. Your comprehension of Fist Technique has increased significantly. Fist Technique +5%]

[Fist Technique: Tier Two 62% → 67%]

...

"CRUNCH!"

Lin Qi’s fingers instantly pierced the empty drink bottle.

’My Heart Eye Talent allowed me to master the Hundred Calamities Atlas, which greatly boosted my Spiritual Power.’

’Then, it worked in tandem with my Spiritual Power, pushing my comprehension of my Fist Technique up by another huge leap.’

’Improving my Fist Technique will, in turn, help my Spear Technique training. One thing leads to another, creating a positive feedback loop.’

A smile spread across Lin Qi’s face. This feeling of constantly growing stronger was incredible.

In the few days he’d been at Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy, his progress in Martial Arts had been immense—far beyond anything his high school could have offered.

"BEEP!"

About ten minutes later, he finished packing and left the Gravity Room. His phone vibrated, so he pulled it out to take a look.

It was a message from Dean Liu.

’My teacher is back,’ Lin Qi thought with great anticipation. ’I suppose I’ll be meeting him tomorrow.’

...

The next day was a summer scorcher, with the temperature climbing past 35 degrees.

"WHOOSH~"

The moment Lin Qi stepped into the teaching building, a strong, cool breeze washed over him.

Little Chan, having reverted to her metal sphere form, floated in the air beside him.

"Brother Qi!"

First-year students from the Sixth Institute would greet him as they passed.

Nearby sophomores and juniors watched him with curiosity.

Lin Qi nodded in acknowledgment before calmly stepping into an elevator and riding it straight to the top floor.

When he stepped out of the elevator, he saw the curvaceous Lu Wei.

"Ah, Lin Qi, you’re here," she greeted with a smile.

"Hello, Teacher Lu!"

Lin Qi replied before walking down the corridor to the vice dean’s office at the end.

"BEEP."

"HUMMM!"

The moment Lin Qi stood at the entrance, he felt a machine scan him, and the blue office door hummed open automatically.

...

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