10: Chapter 10: Deep Sea Pressure Is No Match for a Teacher's Sword

From a height of several thousand meters, Chen Xing plummeted vertically; at this speed, the water's surface was as hard as solid ground.

With the physical strength of an ordinary seventh-stage Light Opening Realm Ability User, it was impossible to withstand the impact from this height unless one possessed a particularly robust Physical Body ability.

"M... Master, will he really be okay like this?" Li Qingyi asked with some concern, not wanting her boss to get injured on only her fourth day of work.

"It's fine. No matter what, this kid won't fall to his death. Using the cloak alone is enough to protect him," Ye Jianxing remarked.

*Hum!*

Simultaneously, Chen Xing activated the [Light Technique], which, along with the Light-Speed Punch and Light-Speed Leg Technique, formed the foundation of the S-Rank Combat Technique, the "Secret Tome of Light."

As the name suggested, he could manifest light into physical objects, such as blades or shields; it was a fundamental method of slaughter.

*Whoosh!*

After activating the Light Technique, a pair of glider wings formed on Chen Xing's back, helping him slow his descent and plunge into the sea from a safe distance.

Ye Jianxing and the other two watched this scene clearly from the sky, unable to hide their surprise.

"He's using the Light Technique so skillfully. He must have mastered it two days ago. This kid really knows how to hide his strength!"

"Learning the Light-Speed Punch in one day and mastering the Light Technique in less than five... this kid is definitely a super Genius, a super Genius even among S-Ranks!"

The corners of Ye Jianxing's mouth curled upward as his appreciation and fondness for his only student grew.

As expected, this trip was the right move!

"The boss truly is a heaven-sent talent. The difficulty of practicing an S-Rank Combat Technique is said to be the highest, yet he mastered the basics in just five days. There... there can't be many like him in this era, right?" Yang Qishan gasped.

"At the very least, he is undoubtedly the first in nearly a hundred years. The boss has broken the record!" Li Qingyi was also full of wonder, silently thanking her superiors for giving her such a great job.

"What was the previous record?" Yang Qishan couldn't help but ask.

"The previous record for the fastest mastery of the foundational methods of an S-Rank Combat Technique set... seems to have been one month." An Optical Computer screen floated in front of Li Qingyi as she flipped through the data.

"One month? That's also terrifying!" Yang Qishan clicked his tongue in secret. Although he was a Gold-medal Bodyguard, he had never even touched an S-Rank Combat Technique; they were simply too precious.

"Who was it?" He leaned in curiously, only to be stunned.

To his surprise, the previous record holder was standing right next to him—Ye Jianxing.

The fastest of the previous generation was actually acting as a teacher, leading the fastest of the current generation?

Yang Qishan inhaled sharply. With this combination, who could possibly restrain them in the future? He had followed an incredible boss this time!

*Splash!*

While they were discussing, Chen Xing had safely descended to a height of a hundred meters. He then deactivated the Light Technique and dove headfirst into the water.

At first, Chen Xing was a bit uncomfortable, but he remembered Ye Jianxing's words and began to absorb Spiritual Qi, circulating it within his body.

"It really works." He tried it out, using Spiritual Qi to push back the water. Not only did it prevent him from inhaling seawater, but it also allowed him to remain buoyant.

"But why did Teacher want me to come down here? He didn't say. Could it be that I'm supposed to Cultivate underwater?" Chen Xing's expression was odd.

"Your task is to dive deeper," Ye Jianxing's voice transmitted to him at that moment.

"Dive?" Chen Xing looked down; some areas actually looked like underwater cliffs.

"Taking you to outer space would be too difficult, so we'll start with the basics. The deep sea is pitch black, which happens to be disadvantageous for your Light Element," Ye Jianxing said.

Hearing this, Chen Xing felt something was wrong.

"Teacher, shouldn't we find an environment that suits me? Why are we doing the opposite?" he asked, puzzled.

"Erupting in an extreme environment is sometimes far better than in normal conditions. If you can achieve a Breakthrough in that dark environment, it means you have grasped a fraction of the essence of light," Ye Jianxing explained.

"Does that actually work, or are you just fooling me?" Chen Xing expressed his doubt.

"I went through the same thing myself. The fact that I am standing here now is the best evidence. Is that enough?" Ye Jianxing chuckled.

Chen Xing was left speechless. After all, a successful example was standing right there, which was far more persuasive than mere theory.

The scene from a few days ago, where a single sword strike insta-killed two Tribulation Transformation Realm Great Yao, was still vivid in his mind. That kind of impact was enough to rewrite his worldview.

Afterward, Ye Jianxing had even cooked the flesh of the two Great Yao and given him a portion to eat.

Those were Tribulation Transformation Realm Great Yao. Even with much of their power diluted, it was enough for Chen Xing to Breakthrough to the seventh stage of the Light Opening Realm, and he was even on the verge of pushing toward the eighth stage.

Chen Xing first swam around to adapt to the underwater scenery, which was a novel experience for him, before heading toward the deeper waters.

...

Diving to four or five hundred meters, the environment began to grow dark, and sunlight could hardly penetrate.

As a Light Element Ability User, Chen Xing was very sensitive to light. With every meter he descended, the feeling of moving away from the light and embracing the darkness became more pronounced.

After more than a thousand meters, the sunlight disappeared completely.

The pressure here was intense. Chen Xing had to use the Light Technique to protect himself and resist the immense pressure.

"Fortunately, I've been sparring with Teacher these past few days; otherwise, this would really be the death of me," Chen Xing thought to himself.

*Whoosh!*

Unbeknownst to him, he had become the brightest beacon in the area, attracting certain large fish from the deep sea.

As if driven by an insatiable hunger, they charged toward him in schools, intending to tear him to shreds.

"I almost forgot, this isn't an ordinary area; there might be Yao Beasts around!" Chen Xing slapped his forehead.

*Bang! Bang! Bang!*

These large fish were six to ten meters long, comparable to small cars, but they were still blown apart by several of Chen Xing's Light-Speed Punches.

Over these past few days, he had only one opponent: Ye Jianxing.

The pressure his opponent exerted on him during combat scenarios was undoubtedly massive. However, this pressure had also transformed into motivation, making him afraid to slack off and driving him to Cultivate even harder.

Consequently, he had mastered the Light Technique, could skillfully combine it with other combat techniques, and had gained even stronger control over his power.

After several of their companions died in quick succession, the school of fish seemed to realize that this seemingly tiny creature was likely a "giant" predator even more formidable than themselves, and they scattered in all directions.

Such was nature: the law of the jungle. If you are strong, I run; if you are weak, I eat.

"This little bit of pressure is nothing compared to the pressure from one of Teacher's sword strikes," Chen Xing smiled slightly.

Every time Ye Jianxing made a move against him, an invisible pressure would surge in his heart. That sense of oppression was so strong that he had been forced to undergo desensitization training.

As a result, Thalassophobia no longer affected him, and Megalophobia was useless as well.

Right now, only darkness and an environment filled with the unknown could make him feel pressure.

"Don't dive recklessly; all trials must be done within your limits," Ye Jianxing's voice rang out again.

"Understood. I'll find a place to Cultivate for a bit and see if I can Breakthrough to the eighth stage," Chen Xing nodded.