CHAPTER 109: CHAPTER 7: 56.1

He knew that according to the requirements for unlocking the Skin Phase node, it seemed the physical fitness must reach 4.0 to accomplish this.

He understood that when physical fitness increased, and he was able to wield the realm power of a perfect Spear Technique, his Combat Power would undergo a brand new transformation.

How could it be possible that the third skill transformation only increased the Combat Power by a single digit?

But with so much Coasting Along Value, only improving physical fitness by 2.0, Ling Feng felt a bit unwilling.

After pondering, he decided to try the Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique, a cultivation method that both Wang Dashan and Yan Fei highly regarded, attracting countless people in pursuit.

At the same time, the value of Perfection also reached three hundred.

There was a bit of expectation in Ling Feng’s heart.

So he added 61 points of Coasting Along Value to the Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique all at once.

Coasting Along Value: 300

Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique: Entry Level (133/300)

Physical Fitness: 1.93

Combat Power: 48.6

Ling Feng saw that 61 points of Coasting Along Value increased physical fitness by about 0.34, and as physical fitness improved, the realm power of a perfect Spear Technique could be better unleashed, increasing Combat Power by 1.5.

Then Ling Feng calculated carefully, finding that directly adding the Coasting Along Value to physical fitness and the Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique resulted in nearly the same effect.

However, with the improvement in the value of the Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique, it would provide many advantages if he needed to use this Body Tempering Technique in the future.

While improving physical fitness, he could also advance the progress of the Body Tempering Technique. Even a fool like Ling Feng knew how to select.

So he used all the remaining Coasting Along Value on the Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique.

Coasting Along Value: None

Golden Sand Body Tempering Technique: Skilled (133/300)

Physical Fitness: 3.6002

Combat Power: 56.1

Surprised, Ling Feng discovered that with physical fitness reaching above 3.6, he could more easily unleash the realm power of a perfect Spear Technique, leading to a qualitative leap in Combat Power, reaching 56.1.

According to the Combat Power level regulation for Dharma Martial Artists,

between 40.0 and 79.9 is within the domain of Skin Phase Martial Artists.

A Combat Power of 56.1 placed his strength in the lower-middle range of Skin Phase Martial Artists, and once he successfully unlocked the First Layer of Dharma Aspect, there would be another significant leap in Combat Power.

Previously, for trying to align with Coasting Along in the advanced game interface of the Star Realm, he spent so much money within a few days. It would be untrue if Ling Feng said he didn’t feel reluctant.

Now seeing himself bring the Combat Power to 56.1 and physical fitness to 3.61 within just a few days, reaching the lower-middle strength of the Skin Phase, Ling Feng believed it was all worth it.

Evidently, using the special bonus on entertainment and consumption, as long as the behavior doesn’t pertain to cultivation, he could achieve a high Coasting Along Value.

This was a new and efficient way of Coasting Along, making Ling Feng feel that his path had broadened.

...

Inside the hotel opposite the Future District.

In the last few days leading up to the final exams, students had free cultivation time. During these days, Wang Dashan and Yan Fei stayed together, closely watching Ling Feng’s movements.

Clearly, the result disappointed both.

Not only did Ling Feng not cultivate, but he also indulged in gaming daily. Within just a few days, he spent three million in the advanced game interface, becoming a rising star player attracting a group of female streamers and a lot of attention.

Developing at this pace, they felt Ling Feng might lose his life to the game and those female streamers.

"Previously, to make him cultivate properly, I once paid off a female streamer, but now with so many streamers around him, this way won’t work anymore."

Wang Dashan felt utterly powerless.

"If it were anyone else, they’d stick to me, begging for guidance in cultivating the Body Tempering Technique. It’s my first time meeting someone like Ling Feng."

Yan Fei doubted his own charisma.

"I’ve already spoken with the dean of Starry Sky University. Their school’s special bonus hasn’t been granted to Ling Feng, so how he got this money is beyond me."

Wang Dashan looked puzzled.

"His victory over Ye Chen was because of a second transformation of the Spear Technique. It was genuinely unexpected, and he swindled us, perhaps..."

Yan Fei had a bold thought.

"Dharma Aspect!"

Both exchanged looks and said simultaneously.

"I get it. He leveraged the power of the second transformation of the Spear Technique to elevate his Combat Power to the level of a Dharma Martial Artist, then acquired a bonus."

Wang Dashan exclaimed in excitement.

"Exactly, this is how his Talent Level suddenly increased."

Yan Fei nodded.

"A demon?"

Wang Dashan asked, trembling.

Yan Fei remained silent as there were confidentiality measures in place preventing him from divulging information. But the silence indicated that indeed it was the truth, especially since Wang Dashan previously suspected Ling Feng’s talent was recognized by the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance, allowing him to move to Inner Ring City.

Adding to that Yan Fei’s previous remark about suddenly increasing Talent Level, as Wang Dashan thought about it further, everything seemed to connect.

Unable to contain his excitement, he laughed uncontrollably sitting on the sofa. But at the thought of Ling Feng’s cultivation attitude, he was hopping mad again.

Eventually, his chaotic breath stirred an internal wound, causing him to spit out a mouthful of old blood.

"Principal Wang."

Yan Fei exclaimed, urgently taking out a healing potion for Wang Dashan.

Swallowing back the blood in his mouth, Wang Dashan pushed the potion away, saying: "No need, thank you. Any potion I take now would just waste resources."

"Please don’t say that."

Yan Fei opened the potion decisively, making Wang Dashan consume it.

A little while later, Wang Dashan’s pale face finally had a hint of color. He said with a smile: "South City is close to the Great Radiation Zone, the most resource-poor area in Jiangbei Province. At Ninth Middle School, where I work, many students each year can’t become Martial Artists before eighteen due to insufficient resources.

They end up sent to the front line, with less than one-tenth returning alive. I’ve always tried to change this situation, but unfortunately, there’ve been no notable results until Ling Feng arrived..."

"It’s a blessing for all students that Ninth Middle School has a principal like you."

Yan Fei praised sincerely.

Both knew the precarious survival situation of humans and the scarcity of resources. The Seven Great Star Systems Alliance had established regulations to prevent extinction due to lack of food.

Those who couldn’t become Martial Artists before eighteen were sent to the front lines to be tested by the fire of battle.

Those who survived continued to receive life resource subsidies under the protection of the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance, fighting against adverse survival environments to the end.

Those who died became cannon fodder, forgotten.

"After Ling Feng got the Double S-Class contract from Starry Sky University, the resource subsidy for the whole Ninth Middle School improved a level. But that isn’t nearly enough. I hope that after my time, all students in Ninth Middle School, even all Martial Dao students in Outer Ring City, can become Martial Artists before eighteen and make a great contribution to humanity in the future."

"Unfortunately..."

"Alas..."

Wang Dashan cried inconsolably.

After finally encountering a student who could help fulfill his wish, that student turned out to be someone like Ling Feng.

"Principal Wang has already done his best. As long as this final exam, if Ling Feng can take first place in South City, the resource subsidy for Ninth Middle School will rise another level. Given his current standard, I suppose taking first place shouldn’t be difficult."

Yan Fei comforted.

"Having a senior with Dharma Realm Cultivation among the final-year Martial Dao students certainly grabs attention, but as you’ve seen, his physical fitness is too poor. Even with the second transformation of the Spear Technique, it’s challenging to control such power.

If he could follow our guidance to cultivate the Body Tempering Technique diligently and improve his physical fitness, perhaps... perhaps, the next term’s high school exams, he could represent South City, competing with all Martial Dao students in Jiangbei Province for the top ten, and then no one would dare look down on South City. The resources provided by the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance would also be directed this way."

Wang Dashan said excitedly.

"South City already has Master Ao. Principal Wang needn’t worry excessively."

Yan Fei reminded.

"Yet it’s not enough. Otherwise, why would he return to South City to search for a closed-door disciple? I think he, like me, wishes to change the situation here.

I had already thought to recommend Ling Feng to him at an opportune moment, but you have seen, Ling Feng..."

Wang Dashan bewailed.

"It’s getting late, Principal Wang, you should rest early. Tomorrow’s the final exam, maybe Ling Feng can create a miracle for Ninth Middle School and Outer Ring City."

Yan Fei consoled.

They both knew that with Ling Feng’s strength, winning first in Outer Ring City was undoubtedly manageable, and even contending for the first place in South City was highly feasible.

But leading the Martial Dao student cohort of South City to gain recognition from the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance and change the status quo here was exceedingly challenging.

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