Divine-level Base-Chapter 64: Rapid Progress

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’The changes to the Great Sun Scripture and Hundred Refinements Steel Body aren’t major. They were just adjusted in a few minor details to better suit the characteristics of the thirty-six meridians in my body.’

Shu Feng carefully examined the enhanced techniques, sat down cross-legged, and began to cultivate the Great Sun Scripture.

The moment he started cultivating the Great Sun Scripture, Shu Feng felt his thirty-six opened meridians continuously absorb Spiritual Power Particles from the void. These particles transformed into wisps of incredibly scorching Spiritual Power, which generated unceasingly before finally gathering in his Dantian, where they condensed into a Spirit Core filled with Yang Attribute Spiritual Power.

’1,050 Spiritual Power! I gained 50 points of Spiritual Power in one session! With the Divine Level Meridian Opening Technique, the Great Sun Scripture, and the potential from the Third Boundary, I should count as a true genius now!’

When Shu Feng opened his eyes, he immediately realized he had gained 50 points of Spiritual Power in a single session. His eyes flashed with ecstasy.

Before opening his thirty-six meridians, Shu Feng could only increase his Spiritual Power by about 3 points a day using the Spirit Cultivation Technique, and that was without the help of any elixirs.

Only by using the Divine Level Meridian Opening Technique to open thirty-six meridians, on top of practicing the Great Sun Scripture, could Shu Feng achieve such a terrifying cultivation speed of 50 points of Spiritual Power per day.

’The minimum requirement to advance from a Spirit Warrior to a Spirit Master is 9,000 Spiritual Power. At this rate, even with no other resources, I can become a Spirit Master in just one year.’

The corners of Shu Feng’s mouth lifted into a slight smile, his eyes shining with boundless excitement and relief.

There was a time when, without resources, it would have taken Shu Feng over twenty years just to become a Spirit Warrior. But now, he had finally evolved into a true cultivation genius.

’The Hundred Refinements Steel Body requires one to be struck by external forces and use special medicinal baths to improve one’s physique. It’s a shame I don’t have enough Source Power, or I could just use it to level up directly.’

A look of regret flashed in Shu Feng’s eyes. With a thought, several Big Goblins stepped forward with baseball bats and began to beat him viciously. Gritting his teeth against the pain, he circulated his Spiritual Power in a peculiar rhythm, strengthening the areas being struck as he began to cultivate the Hundred Refinements Steel Body.

「Several days later, at the shooting range.」

BANG! BANG! BANG!

A series of shots rang out. One after another, bullet holes appeared in the bullseye of a target fifty meters away.

Looking at the target fifty meters away, Shu Feng said, "There seems to be no difference in power between Hei Ya and Black Crow!"

Shu Feng’s physical fitness had improved by a huge margin, making the recoil from Hei Ya almost negligible. His Spear Technique had improved along with it, reaching a new level.

Ma Jin said, "That’s true for a normal shot! Try infusing your Spiritual Power into Hei Ya, then fire again!"

Shu Feng circulated his Spiritual Power, infusing it into the Spiritual Spear, Hei Ya. The weapon immediately began to emit a faint, ethereal glow as countless mysterious patterns appeared on its surface, weaving together to form the sigil of a dragon’s tooth.

The next moment, a bullet shot out, shrouded in an ethereal glow. It slammed into the center of the target, blasting a hole three fingers wide straight through it.

’The power boost is significant. However, it also consumed one-twentieth of my Spiritual Power. This means I can only fire twenty Spirit-Attached Bullets!’

Shu Feng sensed the change in his Spiritual Power and silently calculated his combat effectiveness.

"Spirit-Attached Bullets can enhance the power of various types of ammunition. Most importantly, they can harm Ghostly Void Demons. Void Demons like Ghosts and Fierce Ghosts are strange creatures; ordinary bullets can’t hurt them. Only Spirit-Attached Bullets and attacks imbued with Spiritual Power are effective."

"Furthermore, Spirit-Attached Bullets can also amplify the power of special ammunition, like Demon-breaking or Purification rounds. That’s why a good Spiritual Spear is like a second life to a Spiritual Spear Master."

"As a Spiritual Spear Master, there’s a lot you need to learn. For example, regulating the Spiritual Power you infuse into your Spiritual Spear. You use a little for weak monsters, and a lot more for powerful ones. This subtle control over Spiritual Power is a deep field of study, one you’ll need to work hard on at Shuijing High School."

"For a Spiritual Spear Master, the Spirit Shield Technique is one of our main defensive tools. The Basic Spirit Shield Skill is too inefficient. Once you’ve earned enough money, I recommend buying the Mountain Spirit Shield Technique. It offers great Defense and is highly effective, though its energy consumption is a bit high."

Ma Jin stood to the side, explaining as he watched Shu Feng, his eyes filled with satisfaction. It was as if Shu Feng had been enlightened these past few days; his Spear Technique had progressed at a miraculous pace, leaving Ma Jin amazed.

"Heh! Xiaofeng, your girlfriend is here to see you again."

Ma Jin let out a mischievous laugh as he glanced at Zhuo Qianlei stepping onto the shooting range.

Shu Feng replied helplessly, "She’s really not my girlfriend, Ma Jin."

Ma Jin clapped Shu Feng on the shoulder, his expression full of sympathy. "I get it! You’ve got a crush on Xiaoxue! But you’d better think this through. Xiaoxue is a legitimate daughter of an Upper Third-Grade Noble Family. Her bloodline is noble, and her family background is extraordinary."

Only after joining the Guardian Flame did Shu Feng learn that within the circles of Spiritualists, society was divided into four tiers: the Lower Class, Noble Families, Noble Families, and Clans.

The so-called Lower Class referred to ordinary Spiritualists like Shu Feng, who came from common backgrounds with no powerful family to back them. Noble Families, on the other hand, were families with many Spiritualists among their ranks, protected by a Spirit Sect Level expert.

The other type of Noble Family was divided into nine grades, which were then split into the upper three, middle three, and lower three grades. Upper Third-Grade Noble Families had produced a Half-Saint in their history and were currently protected by a Spirit Venerable Realm Powerhouse. Middle Third-Grade Noble Families were protected by a Spirit Venerable. Lower Third-Grade Noble Families were those that had once produced a Spirit Venerable and were currently protected by a Spirit Sect Level expert.

As for Clans, they were powerful families protected by Half-Saints or even Saints.

The Qianyuan Republic appeared ordinary on the surface, but it was actually completely controlled by the Clans and the various Noble Families. They held a firm grip on the nation’s power, their influence extending into every facet of the country.

As a legitimate daughter of an Upper Third-Grade Noble Family, Ding Xiaoxue’s status was more esteemed than that of a princess from many small kingdoms. Even the mayor of Lei Jiang City had to be polite and try to curry favor with her.

At the thought of Ding Xiaoxue, ripples stirred in Shu Feng’s heart. That girl, whose smile seemed to light up the entire world, had left Lei Jiang City after the battle with the Parasitic Spider Demon, and her whereabouts were now unknown.

"I’m heading out, Ma Jin!"

Shu Feng shot Ma Jin a look before striding over to Zhuo Qianlei.

"Done with practice? How much progress did you make today?"

"At fifty meters, I’m hitting 100% on stationary targets, and about five out of ten on moving ones."

"..."

Shu Feng and Zhuo Qianlei chatted casually as they walked into the Martial Arts Dojo, changed into white martial arts uniforms, and entered the main hall.

Zhong Jietong was dressed in a white martial arts uniform and practicing the Arresting Technique with You Meng. After everything she had been through, her formerly delicate and pitiable demeanor had been replaced with a hint of martial spirit.

Zhuo Qianlei and Zhong Jietong were both Celestial Favorers who had awakened Skills. They could also cultivate the Spirit Cultivation Technique, which classified them as Spiritualists, and both had already joined the Guardian Flame organization.

Liu Zhen, the Celestial Favorer who had awakened the Boxer Profession, also sat to the side, quietly observing them.