116: Chapter 116 Comprehending the Thunder Emperor's Finger! A Metamorphosis in Spear Technique!
Returning to his single dorm room,
Zhou Heng wasted no time at all. He sat cross-legged directly on the meditation cushion in the center of the quiet room, closed his eyes, and completely immersed his mind into his body.
The experiences in the ninth layer of the Sealing Spirit Tower, "Eternal Long Night," and the process of obtaining the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】 legacy today contained far too much information!
He had to digest and absorb it as quickly as possible, transforming these precious insights into tangible improvements in strength!
First, he looked inward into his sea of consciousness.
The noble, violet-gold 【Purple Firmament Wind Thunder】 Divine Seal was now slowly rotating.
The runes on its surface seemed slightly more complex and profound than before, and the flowing violet-gold lightning also faintly carried an additional, indescribable trace of ancient charm.
This was a subtle change after absorbing that wisp of "Primordial Thunder Essence" and the Thunder Emperor's insights. Though not obvious, its potential was immense.
"The substance brought by the Cosmic Sea... is truly miraculous." Zhou Heng could feel that the essence of his Divine Seal seemed more refined, closer to the nature of the Thunder Law.
This change was gradual, needing time to fully manifest.
Next, he focused his attention on the incredibly clear embryonic form of the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】 in his mind.
This was not a specific route for essence energy circulation, but a transmission of "intent," a supreme understanding of how to wield the power of thunder!
It was more like a key, unlocking the door to a higher hall of the Thunder Dao!
Zhou Heng's 【All-Seeing Eyes】 operated at full capacity, like the most precise supercomputer,
beginning to frantically analyze and deduce the infinite mysteries contained within this finger technique!
【Analyzing Thunder Emperor Finger (Embryonic Form)...】
【Core True Intent: Thunder is not merely about violent destruction; it encompasses the supreme concepts of the cycle of life and death, the mastery of laws, and the annihilation of all techniques!】
【Force Application Technique: Power is intensely condensed, erupting from a single point, inducing resonance with the laws! It seeks not range, but ultimate penetration and annihilation!】
【Energy Structure: Spiral compression, progressing layer by layer, simulating the scene of the universe's inception and the birth of thunder!】
【Law Application: Involves profound domains such as spatial folding, temporal acceleration, material annihilation... Currently beyond comprehension...】
A vast amount of information flooded into Zhou Heng's mind, causing waves of dizziness.
The level of this finger technique was too high!
With his current realm, he could barely comprehend even the superficial aspects!
But he was not discouraged. Instead, he grasped the parts he could currently reach—
mainly that force application technique and the concept of extreme power condensation, restrained eruption, and inducing law resonance!
"This method of applying force... is too exquisite!" Zhou Heng was inwardly astounded.
Compared to the domineering, fierce, and relentless forward momentum of his previously cultivated 【Thundering Piercing Spear】 and even 【Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Spear】,
the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】 was more like an emperor, casually wielding the rules, defeating enemies with a mere point of a finger!
"My spear technique has an excess of fierceness but a lack of finesse... If I could borrow from this force application technique..."
A bold idea rose in his heart!
He attempted to integrate the technique of spirally compressing and inwardly restraining force before eruption from the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】,
into the first stance of 【Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Spear】, 【Thunder Fury Nine Heavens】!
He did not change the core intent or the overall framework of essence energy circulation of the spear technique,
but at the moment of thrusting the spear, he imitated the force application method of the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】, causing the surging thunder essence within the spear shaft to undergo a subtle spiral compression!
*Sss—!*
Zhou Heng pointed his fingers like a spear, making a light thrust in the air of the quiet room!
He did not use essence energy; this was purely a test of force application technique!
A very faint yet sharp sound of tearing through air was emitted!
The air in front of his fingertips seemed to have been drilled through, creating a tiny hole barely visible to the naked eye!
"It works!" Zhou Heng's eyes lit up! Although the power was far from a real execution, this penetrating power was clearly enhanced!
He continued to deduce, his 【All-Seeing Eyes】 constantly optimizing the details of force application, searching for the method most suitable for spear path application.
Simultaneously, he realized a problem. The force application of the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】 demanded extremely high control over the physical body!
It required precision down to the mobilization of every inch of muscle, every fraction of blood and qi!
The slightest deviation would not only drastically reduce its power but could also injure the user!
"Fortunately... my 【Myriad Calamities Thunder Prison Body】 has reached the fourth level's perfection of tempering the acupoints, achieving a meticulous and subtle level of control over my physical body! My blood and qi have reached 680 cards, providing a solid foundation! Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to handle this technique at all!"
This made him even more grateful for his insane improvements within the Thunder Pool.
A powerful physical body was the foundation for all techniques!
He simulated, adjusted, and optimized over and over again...
Unbeknownst to him, several hours passed.
Zhou Heng suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of violet-gold lightning disappearing within them! He stood up, the dragon spine spear instantly in his hand!
He did not inject essence energy, only using pure physical strength combined with the newly comprehended force application technique to thrust out a spear!
【Thunder Fury Nine Heavens - Modified】!
*Hum—!*
At the moment the spear tip thrust out, the muscles in Zhou Heng's arm vibrated at a strange, high frequency. The power of his blood and qi formed a spiral force within the spear shaft!
The air in front of the spear tip was intensely compressed, emitting a low, rumbling thunder!
Although there was no flash of lightning, the penetrating power of this spear thrust had increased by at least thirty percent compared to before!
"Success!" Zhou Heng retracted his spear, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
This was only the initial integration; many details still needed refinement.
But the direction was correct! Once combined with essence energy eruption, the power of this spear thrust would undergo a qualitative change!
Moreover, this force application technique could also be applied to point-attack skills like 【Shocking Thunder Break】!
"And this is only the most rudimentary application of the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】... The true essence involves the level of laws, which is currently unthinkable."
Zhou Heng was very clear about his limits. "However, just this force application technique alone is immensely beneficial to me!"
He felt that his understanding of "force" had ascended to a new level.
He no longer solely pursued ferocity and range, but began to focus on condensation, penetration, and efficiency!
"No wonder it's said that the 【Nine Heavens Thunder Prison Spear】 was created by the Thunder Emperor...
This force application technique was probably originally part of the spear art's more profound realms, but my previous realm was insufficient to comprehend it.
Now, inspired by the 【Thunder Emperor Finger】, I've managed to touch the threshold ahead of time."
This session of comprehension not only enhanced the power of his spear technique but, more importantly, broadened his martial vision and pointed the way for his future development!
Afterwards, he spent more time consolidating the Invincible Intent honed in "Eternal Long Night" and the subtle changes in his Divine Seal.
When he opened his eyes again, it was already late at night outside the window.
Feeling the increasingly pure and vast power within his body and the improvement in his control over force, Zhou Heng felt refreshed and utterly devoid of fatigue.
"Day two of Hell Week... extreme physical endurance and teamwork?"
A smile of anticipation curled at the corner of his mouth. "Perfect, I can test this newly comprehended spear technique!"
He knew that his performance today had already made him a target.
Tomorrow's training probably wouldn't be easy.
Those top prodigies, especially the likes of Wang Zhan and Nuo Wuji, would definitely try to find a way to regain face.
But... so what?
"Come on! Just in time to use you all to practice my spear!" The fighting spirit burned in Zhou Heng's eyes. "My path of invincibility has only just begun!"
He took a deep breath and continued to immerse himself in cultivation, striving to thoroughly consolidate his new insights before tomorrow arrived.
Within the dorm room, violet-gold lightning faintly circulated, emitting an awe-inspiring pressure.
The night passed without incident, only deepening his comprehension of the Dao.