32: Chapter 32 Three Levels of Low-Level Spear Techniques! Spear Force!

Even those New Students who had already broken through to become martial artists were flustered under the Merman Warrior's wild attacks due to a lack of combat experience or weak will.

Few could withstand more than three moves, and no one could last more than ten rounds.

Sighs and discussions broke out from time to time in the stands.

It wasn't until the student IDs reached the top hundred that the situation began to gradually improve.

More and more martial artists took action, their mindsets became much more stable, the time they lasted significantly lengthened, and occasionally some bright counterattacks could be seen.

But there still seemed to be a chasm between them and defeating the Merman Warrior.

"Next, Qin Yan!"

Finally, it was Qin Yan's turn.

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the fear that rose instinctively.

He set off and walked into the passage leading to the arena.

The light inside the passage was bright, and various weapons hung in dazzling arrays on the walls on both sides.

Qin Yan's gaze swept over them, finally resting on a bright silver long spear.

He reached out to take it down and held it in his palm.

The moment he gripped the shaft, a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

This standard-issue long spear no longer seemed like cold metal, but became an extension of his arm.

The weight, center of gravity, and length all felt just right.

A sense of fluidity and control, as if it were an extension of his own limbs, arose spontaneously.

"Is this the effect of the Third Stage Spear Technique?"

Qin Yan was both surprised and delighted.

Since his breakthrough, he had been struggling with the lack of a suitable venue and opportunity to practice, so his perception of his actual progress in Spear Techniques was blurred.

At this moment, with the long spear in hand, that feeling of being connected by blood and flesh, of hearts being in sync, was incredibly clear!

It was as if a dormant power had been instantly awakened!

This powerful sense of control gave him a bit of confidence for the upcoming battle that he had never had before.

With a gentle flick of his wrist, the tip of the spear traced a faint silver arc in the air, emitting a slight hum.

He walked steadily out of the passage and stepped into the arena below, watched by countless eyes.

A fishy wind blew against his face, and in the distance, that hideous Merman Warrior locked onto him with its cold blue pupils.

Its bloodthirsty aura was unconcealed.

Fear tried to well up in his heart like a tide again; Qin Yan could even hear his own heartbeat thumping like a drum.

"I can't be afraid! I must perform well!

This is my only chance!"

He forced himself to look directly into those non-human eyes. "My own martial path... must never falter before the fight even begins!"

He recalled Dean Su Zhiming's words—"The Magic Martial Academy has no pity for the weak!"

He recalled his countless days and nights of hard cultivation, and the 91 Skill Points invested on the system panel...

When he looked up again, the panic in his eyes had already faded.

Replacing it was a rock-solid determination.

He held the spear in one hand, the tip pointing diagonally at the ground.

His entire aura changed, as if he were a young Spear God!

"Match start!"

The Merman Warrior let out a roar and launched its signature Savage Charge again, its Sea Halberd pointing straight at Qin Yan!

Scattered discussions broke out in the stands.

"Eh? This junior... doesn't seem to be a martial artist yet?"

"His blood qi fluctuations are a bit strange, like he's stuck at the limit."

"A non-martial artist against a first grade Merman Warrior?

Isn't this just easy prey?

If he can last more than three moves, I'll consider him impressive."

"Probably another one who'll be defeated in seconds."

Even on the rostrum, Su Zhiming and several nearby instructors shook their heads slightly.

Su Zhiming was already prepared to step in and rescue him at any moment.

In their view, for a non-martial artist facing a fierce Merman Warrior, the outcome was almost certain.

However, facing the charging Merman Warrior, Qin Yan did not retreat but advanced instead, the long spear in his hand suddenly springing up like a dormant venomous snake!

A cold glint accurately struck the side of the incoming Sea Halberd!

"Clang—!"

The sound of the collision exploded!

A scene that left everyone dumbfounded occurred—the expected scenario of the long spear flying out of his hand and Qin Yan being blown away did not happen.

After the collision, Qin Yan and the Merman Warrior actually both staggered back three steps.

They were evenly matched!

Su Zhiming's slightly raised hand slowly lowered, a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Then, a nearly imperceptible curve formed at the corner of his mouth: "Energy harmonized, control at will... Third Stage Spear Technique?

This kid is quite interesting."

In the audience, many discerning instructors also saw the trick.

"The power of that spear strike from this boy is already no weaker than a martial artist's!"

"That's right. To be able to head-on clash with a first grade Merman Warrior as a non-martial artist, it seems this boy's Spear Technique has already reached the Third Stage."

"This little fellow's talent in the Spear Dao is extraordinary!"

"The 12% blood qi strength boost that a Third Stage low-rank Spear Technique can bring... this match is going to be worth watching."

"..."

In the arena, a head-on clash made Qin Yan feel much more at ease.

Although the Merman Warrior's strength was wild, it was not impossible to contend with!

With his confidence greatly increased, Qin Yan's gaze became sharper and sharper.

He no longer defended passively, but took the initiative to charge forward with his spear!

The long spear in his hand seemed to come alive, turning into streaks of silver lightning, sometimes like a Spirit Snake Emerging from its Cave, tricky and ruthless;

sometimes like a Torrential Downpour, dense and continuous; and sometimes like a Rainbow Piercing the Sun, powerful and heavy!

He was completely immersed in this hearty combat rhythm, and the fear of the Merman Warrior's appearance had long since been cast to the back of his mind.

There was only the opponent in his eyes, and only the Spear Technique in his heart!

His insights into the Third Stage (17%) Spear Technique were rapidly digested and integrated during the actual combat.

He used it with increasing proficiency and sharpness!

For a time, spear shadows crisscrossed.

He was actually fighting the fierce Merman Warrior to a standstill, back and forth!

"Clang!"

Another fierce collision.

Qin Yan took advantage of the momentum to retreat half a step and adjust his breathing.

And that Merman Warrior seemed to be completely enraged, letting out a frantic roar.

It charged forward once again.

The Sea Halberd thrust straight out, without any fancy tricks, but full of power!

At that moment, Qin Yan's eyes narrowed, and his entire aura suddenly condensed!

He lowered his waist and hips slightly, his legs firmly rooted to the ground like an old tree.

Force rose from the ground, transmitted through the waist, and reached the arms and wrists—legs, waist, and arms as one, twisting into a surge of majestic force!

"Break!"

He exhaled and shouted, the long spear in his hand like an Angry Dragon Emerging from the Sea, thrusting out with an indomitable momentum!

At the tip of the spear, a highly condensed and extremely penetrating invisible force suddenly erupted—it was the spear force that could only be nurtured by a Third Stage Spear Technique!

"Crack! Buzz—!"

Along with a crisp sound and a piercing metallic vibration.

The Merman Warrior only felt a spiral-like force coming from the halberd's shaft.

The web of its thumb felt a sharp pain, and it could no longer hold onto that Sea Halberd, which flew out of its hand.

With a clatter, it fell to the ground!

The Merman Warrior's huge body charged forward due to inertia, resulting in a momentary stiffness and leaving its defenses wide open!

"Good opportunity!"

How could Qin Yan miss such a perfect opportunity?

His footsteps were as swift as a ghost as he stepped forward, instantly closing the distance!

The long spear in his hand turned into Seven Cold Stars, thrusting out continuously with incredible speed!