Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 398 - 110: I Nurture Spiritual Root for You

Dedicated to intense practice, humbly seeking guidance, keeping a low profile, enduring hardships, all for the moment to astonish everyone; everyone should learn from him, for he is a model for all to emulate.

His appearance serves as a warning to everyone not to underestimate anyone. Even a martial arts student from a fourth-tier province can create miracles in the national exam, continually surpassing everyone to become the brightest star.

Although people did not equate Zhang Lingfeng with Qin Qianyu, they also regarded Zhang Lingfeng as the center of attention. Many even believed that if Zhang Lingfeng were born in the Qin Family, his achievements would not be inferior to Qin Qianyu’s.

For tomorrow’s final round, although the outcome seems apparent, people are filled with anticipation for Zhang Lingfeng, eager to see if he can withstand Qin Qianyu’s sword.

"Very good."

After the match, Pu Yuchao found Zhang Lingfeng and was full of admiration for him.

Zhang Lingfeng wanted to explain, but Pu Yuchao turned and walked away. He was a member of the Martial Hall, nurtured by the Qin Family, and working for them. Now that Zhang Lingfeng had advanced to the final round, Pu Yuchao didn’t want too much contact with him but came to acknowledge him, hoping Zhang Lingfeng would go all out tomorrow, not wasting the Qin Family’s efforts.

Zhang Lingfeng hesitated to speak; he wanted to ask Pu Yuchao about the bottle of Demon God Blood, what kind of demon beast’s essence it was, and why he gained so much Coasting Along Value after refusing to take it?

Zhang Lingfeng felt that the sudden increase of over twenty thousand Coasting Along Value points was definitely not just about undergoing painful transformation after taking it.

There seemed to be some kind of mysterious power contained in that bottle of Demon God Blood. By refusing that power or perhaps aided by it, he managed to gain so much Coasting Along Value at once.

It seemed that this matter could only be cleared up after the national exam when he could ask Pu Yuchao about it.

The hall was bustling.

The officials from the second-tier provinces came running to congratulate. With Zhang Lingfeng’s help, the second-tier martial arts students advanced to the final round, and many of them could receive related cultivation resource subsidies, so they came to thank Zhang Lingfeng and the King of North of the River.

Finally, Ku Xuanhe, a senior official from Guanghai Province, arrived at the Jiangbei Province’s pavilion. As a high-ranking official from a first-tier province, Ku Xuanhe’s strength was undeniable. As soon as he entered, the place quieted down. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

The officials from all the second-tier provinces rose to greet him respectfully, with the King of North of the River being particularly anxious and respectful.

"Zhang Lingfeng, how does it feel to advance to the final round?"

After Ku Xuanhe led everyone with a smile, he turned his gaze on Zhang Lingfeng.

Seeing everyone retreat and leave, leaving him and Ku Xuanhe alone in the pavilion, Zhang Lingfeng felt nervous and restrained. The strength of a high official from a first-tier province was imaginable, and so-called Realm Travelers, God Mirror, and the Qi Cultivation Realm probably couldn’t compare to Ku Xuanhe.

Thinking of Qin Qianyu’s father, Qin Cangqiong, who, as the Martial Hall Master, was reputed to be likely to succeed in Foundation Establishment before fifty, Ku Xuanhe wouldn’t be too far behind, possibly close to Foundation Establishment as well.

Such a powerful figure personally coming to see him made Zhang Lingfeng feel extremely honored.

Considering that the first-tier province martial arts students advancing to the final round all came from Ocean City in Guanghai Province, namely Lin Shaobin and Lin Chunchi.

Could it be that Ku Xuanhe came to see him because of this?

"Very nervous, I fear Qin Qianyu might break my Spear Intent and Domain with a single strike."

Zhang Lingfeng said honestly.

"Feeling nervous indicates your spirit isn’t strong enough. From what I know, Qin Qianyu shed such negative emotions long ago."

Ku Xuanhe said with a smile.

"He possesses a Spiritual Root."

Zhang Lingfeng said with a bitter smile.

"If you had grown up in the Qin Family, with your talent, you too would naturally possess a Spiritual Root. The biggest difference between you and Qin Qianyu lies not only in family resources and cultivation environment but in spiritual transcendence.

Insufficient spiritual strength can be made up for through Postnatal efforts and various resources, but if the Spiritual Origin isn’t strong enough, causing timidity and retreat in the face of battle, achieving spiritual perfection in the future would be in vain."

Ku Xuanhe advised earnestly.

"This..."

Zhang Lingfeng was stunned.

What does Spiritual Origin mean?

Is spiritual perfection measured in percentage?

"What is Spiritual Origin?"

He couldn’t help but ask.

"Pride, confidence, arrogance, composure, even ignorance, are all expressions of Spiritual Origin Power. Although Qin Qianyu possesses a Spiritual Root, his greatest strength is an unwavering confidence. Even if he didn’t have a Spiritual Root, or if his spiritual power was inferior to yours, if you were in his shoes, he wouldn’t fear you or consider himself inferior but rather believe that, given enough time, he could defeat and surpass you."

"Pride, confidence, arrogance, composure, and even ignorance are methods the Qin Family uses to cultivate Spiritual Origin Power. They have numerous ways to ensure direct lineage offspring are born with Spiritual Roots, yet they can’t ensure that each one possesses strong Spiritual Origin Power to persistently refuse to accept defeat even after repeated failures."

"Giving you Demon God Blood demonstrates they aren’t afraid of you being able to defeat or contend with Qin Qianyu. The entire Qin Family even hopes someone can beat Qin Qianyu in the national exam, allowing him to experience setbacks, thereby refining his Spiritual Origin to shine for the Qin Family and the Great Xia in the continental competition."