Chapter 62: The Mountain-Splitting Bde and Its Variations

  Transtor: Krukist

  The afternoon of the following day.

  Cao Tong panted slightly, staring at Lin Yu as if looking at a monster. He shouted, “You really don’t have any doubts left? Don’t try to fool me! If you’ve truly mastered it, I’ll teach you the martial technique I developed from this Woodcutting Bde Technique!”

  Though it had only been a single day, the icy expression on Cao Tong’s face had long vanished. Instead, his gaze toward Lin Yu was filled with astonishment, as if he were witnessing something inhuman.

  Lin Yu’s martial talent was already frightening enough, but even his stamina seemed limitless. Who could he even compin to? Over the past two days, except for when he was sleeping, Lin Yu had dedicated all his time to practicing this bde technique. And to make matters worse, from Cao Tong’s perspective, Lin Yu’s talent was ridiculously high…

  At this moment, Lin Yu had already reached the stage of complete mastery—just a step away from perfection.

  Meanwhile, within his mind, Lin Yu looked helplessly at the computer screen in his Sea of Consciousness. He had spent two Spirit Crystals to push the download progress of the Basic Bde Technique to 95%, yet now the progress bar seemed to have frozen in pce.

  Even after recharging all his Spirit Stones, there was still no response. Otherwise, he would have already reached perfection in his foundation bde techniques.

  Lin Yu specuted that achieving perfection in a technique might not be something his computer could simply download. It seemed he had to rely on personal comprehension. Only when he truly understood it would the progress reach 100%. Thinking about that moment, he couldn't help but feel anticipation.

  Cao Tong had said before—even though this was just a basic martial technique, once perfected and paired with his so-called supreme martial skill, its power would not be inferior to any Human-Tier Martial Technique.

  These words stirred Lin Yu’s emotions. Now, hearing that Cao Tong was finally willing to teach him his so-called supreme skill, Lin Yu’s eyes lit up.

  “Cough, cough.”

  Cao Tong cleared his throat and said slowly, “Though this is a technique I created, it still originates from the Woodcutting Bde Technique.”

  “So, at best, its power only reaches the level of a Low-Grade Human-Tier Martial Technique.”

  “Don’t get your hopes up too high.”

  Lin Yu was slightly disappointed upon hearing this, but he quickly pulled himself together. Right now, as a First-Rank Body Forging Cultivator, he was already capable of using an Entry-Tier Martial Technique—something many would envy. Even if it was a Low-Grade Human-Tier Martial Technique, it was more than enough for now.

  However, this also made him think—He Wu’s backing isn’t any weaker than mine. In fact, he might even be stronger. He probably has someone like Cao Tong training him too!

  I can’t get compcent. That guy was already far stronger than me to begin with. And now that he’s staking his cim on the Deputy Pavilion Master position, the Seven Great Families won’t just sit back and let him lose. They must have arranged a rigorous training pn for him…

  Thinking about this, Lin Yu couldn’t help but worry. If things went poorly, He Wu might even reach the Second-Rank Body Forging Realm before their battle. If that happened, he would be in real trouble…

  Ever since stepping onto the path of cultivation, Lin Yu had realized just how naive he had been before. Thinking he could close the gap between himself and He Wu in just a month—it wasn’t just about reaching a certain realm! Unless he could directly use Spirit Sense and Spirit Crystals to push himself to the Third-Rank Body Forging Realm, it was impossible to guarantee victory.

  But if he really did that, his body wouldn’t be able to withstand the strain, and he would die on the spot.

  When a person dies, everything fades to nothing. If he lost his life just for the sake of victory, wouldn’t all his efforts be meaningless?

  Lin Yu pushed these thoughts aside, nodded, and said in a steady tone, “I understand. Coach Cao, let’s not waste time. We only have seven days.”

  Cao Tong let out a short ugh, half-annoyed, half-impressed. But thinking back over the past two days, Lin Yu’s monstrous talent was undeniable. It was as if his stamina had no limit.

  Even training regimens that a Second-Rank Body Forging Cultivator would struggle with seemed almost effortless for Lin Yu.

  Cao Tong nodded. “Then watch closely.”

  As soon as he spoke, he began demonstrating the Woodcutting Bde Technique once more, fwlessly executing all thirty-two variations.

  But Lin Yu was already far too familiar with these moves. He could even predict Cao Tong’s next action with his eyes closed.

  Still, he remained focused. He knew that Cao Tong was about to teach him something new. Based on what had been hinted at over the past two days, this so-called supreme technique was likely derived from this basic martial art.

  Cng!

  Just as Cao Tong reached the final sequence of the Woodcutting Bde Technique, a strange chiming sound echoed in Lin Yu’s ears.

  His vision shifted abruptly. He saw an enormous mountain, and beneath a brilliant light, it suddenly colpsed.

  “This strike… is called the Mountain-Splitting Bde.”

  Cao Tong’s voice rang out calmly.

  “The Woodcutting Bde Technique consists of thirty-two variations. The Mountain-Splitting Bde refines them further—removing sixteen of them, merging the remaining sixteen into four, and finally combining them into a single ultimate strike…”

  “Woodcutting is for lumberjacks. Mountain-splitting is for warriors.”

  “This technique has four different variations. I’ll demonstrate each one three times. Since your mastery of the Woodcutting Bde Technique is nearly perfect, you should be able to grasp the essence after seeing them just once.”

  Cao Tong’s voice carried a rare hint of encouragement. “But I know you have a difficult battle ahead in a little over half a month. So, out of these four variations, choose the one that suits you best, practice it diligently, and use it as your finishing move… Haha, of course, I know you’re a prodigy.”

  “You can always study the other three ter. If you’re still unsatisfied, come find me after you win your match—just have Miss Han Ya bring you to me.”

  Over the past two days, Lin Yu’s astonishing progress had won even Cao Tong’s respect. He looked at Lin Yu seriously and said, “By then, I wouldn’t mind teaching you for free a few more times.”

  Hearing this, Lin Yu was slightly surprised. He knew that for someone like Cao Tong to say this, it meant he had truly acknowledged his potential.

  Lin Yu smiled and said, “Then I’ll thank you in advance, Senior Cao.”

  Though they had only known each other for two days, Cao Tong was undeniably a skilled martial instructor. And it was clear he had knowledge of far more than just basic martial arts.

  He even knew multiple Entry-Tier Martial Techniques. If given the chance in the future, Lin Yu would definitely want to learn more from him.

  Lin Yu nodded, indicating that he understood, then silently pressed the “Sync Download” button on the computer interface in his mind.

  The four variations of the Mountain-Splitting Bde began downloading simultaneously.

  Just as the progress bar for each reached 5%, a sudden notification popped up:

  “Duplicate files detected. Enable automatic code editor integration?”

  Lin Yu’s heart skipped a beat!

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