Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 448 - 128: Long-Awaited Skill Awakening

Finally, Ming Cheng learned a lesson.

Overnight, he packed up and left, burning all the mahjong manuals, secret techniques, insights, and reflections he had written over these days. He swore to sever all ties with Ling Feng and never associate with him again.

Ling Feng wished Ming Cheng would rediscover himself.

Then he looked at the panel information.

Name: Ling Feng

Coasting Along Value: 16771

Profession: Martial Arts Grandmaster, Level 17 Mental Telekinesis Master

Seven Element Spear Intent: Third Layer (22/30000)

Bloodline Power: Leopard God Bloodline (12301/50000)

Spiritual Demon Realm: Dark Night (13466/50000)

Sea of Consciousness: (17.2/100)

Spiritual Power: (16.6/100)

Dantian: (12.237/100)

Sea of Qi: (10.889/100)

Physical Fitness: 2022.8

Combat Power: 26833.3 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The academy is a sanctum for cultivation. In such a place, thoroughly embracing the Coast Along lifestyle, when people yearn to cultivate, diligently playing mahjong and gaming, avoiding the rat race and struggles, the Coasting Along Value remains consistently high.

Ling Feng could earn over a thousand Coasting Along Value points every day; accumulating over ten days, the Coasting Along Value had reached 16771 points.

At the same time, supported by the all-weather Consciousness Sea Exploration Ability, all-weather Bloodline Awakening Ability, and all-weather Spiritual Baptism Ability.

Ling Feng’s physical fitness and combat power also grew a bit, though not significantly, but better than nothing.

Meanwhile, the Sea of Consciousness value and Spiritual Power had a slight increase with the help of corresponding skills.

Seeing that 16771 Coasting Along Value, Ling Feng pondered whether to use it now to enhance the Dantian and Sea of Qi.

He had just finished attending the second minor test today; to awaken Ming Cheng, he hadn’t boosted these two abilities, so his exam results stagnated. Ming Cheng had a profound awakening, and he too received a round of ridicule.

Many teachers and students became more convinced that he was hiding his strength before.

"I’ll wait until the major exam to enhance them!"

After much thought, Ling Feng decided to hold off.

The major exam in ten days was the crucial assessment. Although even if his strength stagnated, his scores would still meet the academy’s requirements and he wouldn’t be reprimanded for now.

But upon learning that his progress stalled in the second major exam, Qin Qianyu sent a voice message, strongly urging him to cultivate diligently so as not to embarrass the Qin Family, while also sending over eight bottles of Spiritual Spring Water, about 180 milliliters.

One could say that the slight increase in physical fitness and combat power during this time was also related to the Spiritual Spring Water Qin Qianyu had sent earlier.

Looking at those eight freshly delivered bottles of Spiritual Spring Water, Ling Feng felt guilty, opened them again, added some goji berries and tea, and then continued playing mahjong with the AI.

Under the nourishment of Spiritual Spring Water.

Ling Feng felt his physical fitness and combat power gain some improvement, but his Dantian and Sea of Qi didn’t change because enhancing them required running the Dantian Secret Manual actively, refining the Spiritual Spring Water with the Dantian and Sea of Qi.

The process was time-consuming and labor-intensive.

Severely violating the Coasting Along Attribute.

If Qin Qianyu’s Spiritual Spring Water were delivered during the day, it would be fine, as he could use it in the classroom while running the Dantian Secret Manual in the classroom, it would count as a routine operation.

Absorbing and refining it at midnight was obviously too much effort, violating the Coasting Along Attribute.

Yet doing so wasn’t without benefits. The next day, when Ling Feng awoke, he found that the Coasting Along Value, which was less than 17000 points, had accumulated to 20021 points.

After a while, he went to Classroom No. 2 again.

But as soon as he reached the door, Xu Pengfei stopped him.

"Ling Feng, I need to talk to you."

The second minor test made Ming Cheng recognize reality and let Xu Pengfei realize that perhaps the Qin Family hadn’t taught Ling Feng more profound cultivation methods.

Had Ling Feng practiced seriously after leaving the classroom, how could his progress stall in the second minor test?

Xu Pengfei realized the seriousness of the situation.

If Ling Feng continued to be careless in cultivation as before, remaining distracted, indulging in pleasures, refusing to strive or fight, not only would Ling Feng eventually be reprimanded or eliminated, but even Xu Pengfei’s performance review could suffer, affecting his receipt of cultivation resources.

It’s essential to know that in the academy records, regardless of previous detection errors, Ling Feng had become a Martial Arts Grandmaster within days, transitioning from no Dantian and Sea of Qi.

He had been moved from Classroom No. 1 to Classroom No. 2 before the first minor test.

This had already earned Pei Haidong a reward.

So if Ling Feng stumbled under his supervision, failing to progress in Classroom No. 2 and even getting eliminated, he would be the primary person responsible.

Not only would he receive demerits, but it would also affect resource rewards.

Therefore, Xu Pengfei had to talk to Ling Feng.

"Teacher Xu, please say what’s on your mind."

Ling Feng felt it.

"I believe your cultivation attitude at this stage is problematic; you’re indulging in pleasure daily, cultivating intermittently, without taking it seriously. If this goes on, I worry that you’ll be eliminated from the academy in a month. Even with the Qin Family backing you, as long as your score doesn’t meet the standards, the academy will kick you out, never indulging you, affecting other students’ cultivation attitudes."

Xu Pengfei said earnestly.

"I understand, Teacher Xu, don’t worry about me, I won’t be eliminated from the academy. I’ve been cultivating like this since I was young; you don’t need to worry about me. I will pass each assessment smoothly."

Ling Feng laughed.

"Do you think I’m joking with you?"

Seeing Ling Feng’s carefree expression, Xu Pengfei became displeased, appearing not to understand the seriousness of the matter.

"No, I’m not joking either."

Ling Feng replied seriously.

"Sigh, I’ve seen many students like you who think they’re extraordinarily gifted, not taking cultivation seriously until they’re hopelessly regretful when eliminated by the academy. I advise you to change; if you continue to indulge and disregard my words, I will inform the academy that your performance results have no direct connection to my teaching level, and you’re deliberately neglecting cultivation, ruining your own future."

Xu Pengfei declared emphatically.

After speaking, he turned away, ignoring Ling Feng’s reaction. He believed he had made his points clear; if Ling Feng continued to neglect cultivation, it was his consequence, having nothing to do with him.

As long as a rational person should know what to do next.

In class.

Xu Pengfei continued to lead everyone to enlarge the Dantian and fill the Sea of Qi through the Dantian Secret Manual.

Ling Feng maintained his rhythm.

Cultivating with everyone.

After a while, he felt a bit of pressure and fatigue, so he paused to drink some water.

Upon seeing this scene, Xu Pengfei couldn’t help but close his eyes in disappointment, considering Ling Feng as hopelessly unreformable.

Ling Feng kept composed.

After resting for a bit, he continued cultivating with everyone.

Repeating this.

He never forced himself, never strived, never struggled, making every day relaxed and enjoyable, cherishing each occurrence.

Soon, class time was over.

To capture Ling Feng’s attention, hoping he would find his way back, Xu Pengfei said at this moment, "I was able to successfully develop a Spiritual Root and become a Grand Realm Level Realm Traveler primarily because I have a special cultivation secret. Generally, I don’t share it, but if you’re interested, willing to listen, you can stay, and I’ll explain it to you carefully."

Ling Feng looked at Xu Pengfei.

He could see the anticipation in Xu Pengfei’s eyes.

With a smile, he nodded in thanks towards Xu Pengfei. He understood the implication, but he was sorry, time was up, and he had to leave.

Thus, when everyone egged Xu Pengfei to share the secret, Ling Feng was the first to leave Classroom No. 2, heading towards the rest area without looking back.

"Why would the Qin Family take a liking to someone like him? Even if he becomes a martial arts student for the Great Xia Kingdom, he will only embarrass the nation later."

Xu Pengfei cursed under his breath.

Ling Feng’s behavior really broke his heart, causing immense disappointment.

[You have consistently attended cultivation classes in the academy, neither arriving early nor leaving late, not striving or struggling, fully implementing the Coast Along attitude, and acquired the all-weather Dantian Sea of Qi Enlarging Ability.]

Suddenly, a line of text appeared before Ling Feng, who was heading back to the rest area.

Long time no see.

He finally awakened another cultivation skill.

And it was the all-weather Dantian Sea of Qi Enlarging Ability.

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