148: Chapter 148 Hidden Dragon Competition

Instructor Anya seemed to have long been accustomed to the students' reactions.

She only gave a slight nod of her head, and after finishing those words, she stepped aside.

Her slender hand lifted slightly.

A book with an ancient-looking cover, emitting a soft and vibrant green glow throughout, appeared out of thin air in her hand.

She lowered her head and began to read with focused attention, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her, forming a quiet world of her own.

"Classmates."

Instructor Lin Jian spoke again, "Although Instructor Anya can guarantee the recovery of your injuries, the blood qi, spirit, and physical strength consumed during the competition cannot be replenished instantly."

"Therefore, every match must be treated seriously, and you must carefully analyze your opponents."

"Distribute your strength reasonably; you must never let your guard down just because you have protection!"

Instructor Lin Jian said, departing from his usual "loud" manner.

Qin Yan even had an illusion that Instructor Lin Jian's soft-spoken manner at this moment was for fear that a slightly louder volume would disturb Instructor Anya.

"Additionally, before each match begins, there is a segment where representatives from each school draw lots to determine our opponents."

"Wangshu, are you willing to represent Modu University to draw lots?"

Lin Jian turned his gaze toward Xiao Wangshu.

Xiao Wangshu shook her head and refused.

Drawing lots was too much trouble.

Lin Jian seemed to have long expected this outcome and smiled helplessly.

His gaze then fell upon Lu Qingfeng: "Qingfeng, I'll leave the drawing of lots to you."

As the runner-up and his disciple, letting Lu Qingfeng draw the lots would also increase his exposure.

Hearing this, Lu Qingfeng straightened his back and replied in a deep voice, "Yes, Instructor! I guarantee the mission will be accomplished!"

Afterward, Lin Jian and Fang Yan briefly explained some trivial matters regarding the competition process, precautions, and the time and place for tomorrow's gathering.

Then they announced the dismissal, telling everyone to go back and rest well to recharge their energy.

After all the students' figures had disappeared from the training base entrance, Lin Jian and Fang Yan approached Anya again, who was still reading quietly.

The two did not speak to disturb her, only waiting quietly.

It wasn't until Anya finished reading a chapter and lightly closed her slender hand that the book emitting green light vanished from her hand like a phantom.

When she raised her head and looked at the two with those eyes like tranquil lakes, Lin Jian finally stepped forward and spoke:

"Princess Anya, what do you think of the strength and talent of this year's freshmen at Modu University of Martial Arts?"

Anya nodded slightly, her voice still soft and pleasant: "Modu University of Martial Arts is indeed one of the top institutions in China; it is truly a place where geniuses emerge in succession and talents abound."

"The talent, foundation, and potential of these children are superior even within my race."

"Even a few of them are no less impressive compared to the young elites meticulously cultivated by my race."

Her evaluation was extremely high, bringing smiles to the faces of Lin Jian and Fang Yan.

"Please rest assured, Princess Anya," Lin Jian's expression turned serious as he solemnly promised, "Our China is both your friend and your steadfast ally."

"In the upcoming 'Hidden Dragon Assembly', our China, our Modu University of Martial Arts..."

...will certainly do our utmost to help you win that crucial duel."

Hearing this, a sincere faint smile appeared on Anya's tranquil face, and she bowed slightly: "Thank you both. I shall trouble your esteemed university."

...

When he returned to Heaven-Rank Estate No. 11, the night was already deep.

Qin Yan did not feel sleepy at all; what he had seen and heard today, especially that young Grandmaster Anya, had brought him quite a shock.

Casting aside distracting thoughts, he went straight into the cultivation room and began tonight's cultivation, racing against time.

It wasn't until the early hours of the morning that Qin Yan slowly finished his practice and let out a long breath of turbid air.

Because he had spent some time hosting Zhou Yuan and the others today, he only completed 8 hours of system training and earned 8 Skill Points.

Without hesitation, with a thought, he added all the Skill Points he earned today to the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear.

After assigning the points, Qin Yan habitually opened his panel:

【Level: Second Grade Peak】

【Bone Forging: lower limb bones (62 pieces), upper limb bones (64 pieces), trunk bones (51 pieces), skull (4 pieces)】

【Blood Qi: 49 Cal】

【spirit: 62 Hz】

【Martial Technique: Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear, Eighth Revolution (18%)】

【Spear Technique: Fourth Stage (1%)】

【Alchemy Dao: First-Grade Alchemist (34%)】

(Second-Grade Alchemist: Unlocks at 7 Hz spirit power)

【Skill Points: 0】

【Note: As long as you work hard, you will reap rewards】

With the supply of a large amount of precious resources and the ultra-high tempering efficiency and safety brought by the Eighth Revolution Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear...

...Qin Yan's speed of tempering his skull was terrifying, steadily progressing at a rate of almost two pieces per day.

And his blood qi value rose accordingly, reaching a staggering 49 Cal!

"With my current blood qi base of 49 Cal, combined with the amplification of the fourth-stage Spear Technique and the sharpness of the Spear Light, my instantaneous explosive power can definitely crush the vast majority of Second Grade Peaks."

Qin Yan silently estimated in his heart, "Looking across the hundred participating martial arts universities nationwide, at the freshman stage, those who can surpass me in basic blood qi intensity are probably fewer than ten."

He recalled the data analysis of previous Exchange Competitions that Instructor Fang Yan had shown them.

These top geniuses who could be recorded generally reached the peak of Bone Forging during the Exchange Competitions.

The number of tempered skull bones was generally over ten, and the blood qi intensity was mostly above 53 Cal.

And the very top few among them had completed the tempering of all 26 bones, with blood qi reaching the theoretical limit of 565 Cal!

As for the Jade Bone Realm... the data showed that in previous Exchange Competitions, no freshman had ever reached it during the competition.

Once the jade bones are forged, it signifies that the martial artist has truly reached the limit of the second rank.

Blood qi will surge by another 10 Cal, and strength will undergo a qualitative leap.

But this step is incomparably difficult.

Even for those top geniuses, it usually takes several months or even longer to polish and accumulate before they can attempt a breakthrough.

"Xiao Wangshu... she has most likely completed the tempering of her entire skeleton and should be making the final preparations to condense jade bones now, right?"

Qin Yan speculated.

Xiao Wangshu's strength was like a mist, unfathomable.

The number of times she had taken action could be counted on one hand, making it difficult for people to see her bottom line.

But even so, Qin Yan was still filled with strong confidence in himself at this moment!

The reason was none other than his Spear Technique, which had already stepped into the fourth stage!

Fourth-stage Martial Arts Skill—for a freshman, this was a legendary realm!

In the history of previous Exchange Competitions, those who could temper their Martial Arts Skills to the fourth stage at the freshman stage were few and far between, as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns!