High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 179: Chapter 179: Fusion Degree 15%

Lin Qi looked at the massive building before him—the Gravity Room.

It was a colossal, silver metallic sphere that rose from the ground.

The exterior was forged from a special, high-strength silver alloy, its surface covered in countless raised square patterns, making it look as though it were assembled from individual modules.

Under the sun, the entire building glinted with a unique metallic luster.

Its name was—the Gravity Ball.

But everyone preferred to call it the Gravity Room.

Gazing at the structure, Lin Qi could feel an intense, oppressive weight, as if it might cause the very ground beneath it to collapse at any moment.

”Let’s go, Brother Qi!”

Lin Qi nodded and led the way, with Jiangtao at his side, as they entered the building.

The main entrance was guarded only by a security robot resembling a giant boulder, and no scan was required for entry.

The first floor was a spacious hall. A massive, jet-black metal sphere about three meters in diameter floated in the center, looking like a black gemstone.

Rows of seats surrounded the sphere, where people could rest. Many of them looked exhausted, chatting idly with others.

”Brother Qi, we already made a reservation on the app, so we can go straight up,” Jiangtao said.

Then, the two of them entered the elevator.

The elevator stopped on the 3rd floor, and the two stepped out.

”Brother Qi, I’m heading off now!”

”Brother Qi, remember to take off your Gravity Rings when you use the Gravity Room, or it’ll interfere with your Cultivation,” Jiangtao reminded him before he left.

”Got it!”

Lin Qi nodded and turned to walk in the other direction.

The corridor was built from a special white metal that gave it a unique sense of solidity. The entrance to each Gravity Room was a heavy, black steel door.

An electronic screen was mounted on the wall, requiring fingerprint, iris, and reservation QR code scans for entry.

BEEP!

Gravity Room 301. With a BEEP, the heavy metal door slid open from the center, parting to both sides.

WHIR!

As Lin Qi stepped inside, the metal door closed again.

It was an empty room, only a hundred square meters, but that was more than enough space to train.

The walls were lined with a special silver alloy, and the floor was covered with black padded mats.

A large screen was mounted on the wall by the door, clearly displaying the time and available functions.

At that moment, Little Chan materialized as a projection, dressed in her blue robe.

”Master, I’ve connected to the Gravity Room’s backend. I can adjust the gravity multiplier directly,” Little Chan said.

”Excellent,” Lin Qi praised.

”Master, this is the introductory video for the Gravity Room!”

A video projected in front of Lin Qi, showing a beautiful woman in a red and white uniform standing inside a Gravity Room.

”The Gravity Room uses gravity technology to alter the gravity of the surrounding space, creating intense pressure.”

”When faced with the dangers of nature, the human body’s survival instinct drives it to evolve.”

”Humanity harnessed this principle to create the Gravity Room.”

”In our daily training, even the most perfect methods can’t fully exercise every muscle, tendon, and piece of flesh in the body.”

”But gravity is different. It permeates every corner of our existence.”

Lin Qi nodded to himself. ’The Gravity Rings are effective, but they only target my limbs. The rest of my body isn’t getting a proper workout.’

’But the Gravity Room is different. In a high-gravity environment, the force is applied to every part of the body. Muscles, bones, inner organs, even individual cells must strain intensely to resist it.’

’It’s a complete, full-body workout.’

”In the Gravity Room, your body can be comprehensively improved, while also strengthening your control over your muscles and weapon.”

”It is the perfect cultivation environment for increasing one’s Qi and Blood Value and improving one’s Martial Arts,” the woman in the video finished with a smile.

Then the video disappeared, and it was the blue-robed Little Chan’s turn to speak:

”Master, your Qi and Blood Value is over 30. You should start with two times gravity to acclimate.”

Lin Qi changed out of his school uniform and into a Martial Arts Uniform, took off the Gravity Rings, and placed them in a black metal cabinet nearby.

He picked up the black Thunder Horn Spear, lowered his center of gravity, and said:

”Little Chan, activate two times gravity!”

”Yes, Master!”

Little Chan nodded. With a lift of her small hand, the display on the large screen changed. A one-hour countdown appeared in the top right corner.

In the middle, the gravity multiplier was displayed.

[Gravity: 2x]

HUMMM!!

In an instant, a subtle humming sound came from within the Gravity Room. An invisible force was released from the corners, instantly spreading throughout the entire room.

The force enveloped Lin Qi, covering him from head to toe.

The weight was immense!

Instantly, Lin Qi felt immense pressure bear down on him, and a wave of discomfort washed over his body.

His breathing grew short, and he felt a pressing sensation on his internal organs.

His entire body began to feel heavy, and lifting his arms required more strength.

The Thunder Horn Spear in his hand felt particularly heavy, its weight doubling from 100 to 200 pounds.

He took a deep breath.

Lin Qi adjusted his breathing, slowly adapting to the two-times gravity environment.

He began to swing the greatspear, performing flourishes as he executed his Spear Technique.

He started with his Basic Spear Skill and could see his movements slow down considerably.

After a moment, he looked at Little Chan and said:

”Increase it to 3x gravity!”

”Yes, Master!”

The number on the screen jumped from 2 to 3, and the unseen weight intensified once again.

HUFF!

THUMP! THUMP!

Lin Qi, holding the long spear, could clearly feel his heart begin to beat violently.

His blood began to race, and his body felt as if it were filled with lead.

He, however, broke into a smile.

’This is the feeling!’

’Only by pushing my body to the limit can I draw out my potential.’

SWISH SWISH SWISH!!

Lin Qi’s eyes narrowed. Veins bulged on his arms like steel cords as his muscles exploded with power, and he swung the greatspear with all his might.

Thrusting the long spear under 3x gravity was even more difficult than wearing the Gravity Rings. The pressure on his less-used muscles made it hard to channel his power smoothly.

The Flow of Power became sluggish, and his stamina was consumed at a great rate.

Half an hour later, Lin Qi was drenched in sweat, his body trembling.

His breathing was ragged and heavy.

With a determined gaze, Lin Qi chugged a large energy drink, rested for a moment, and threw himself back into his training.

「An hour and a half later」

SWISH! SWISH!!

Gritting his teeth, Lin Qi swung the greatspear and thrust the heavy weapon forward with a sudden burst of effort.

His body groaned under the strain, bones creaking, and his movements became sluggish.

As he completed the thrust, Lin Qi’s movements came to a halt.

THUD!!

The long spear thudded to the floor. Lin Qi stood rooted to the spot, gasping for air as the immense gravity around him vanished in an instant.

[You cultivated in a 3x gravity environment for two hours. Your body has undergone comprehensive Refinement. Qi and Blood Value +0.8]

[Through training in a 3x gravity environment, your mastery of your Spear Technique has increased. Spear Technique +1%]

[You have completed an effective training session. Template Fusion Degree +0.1%]

[Qi and Blood Value: 32.2 → 33]

[Spear Technique: Tier Two 56% → 57%]

[Template: True Monarch Erlang Yang Jian]

[Fusion Degree: 14.8% → 14.9%]

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GULP~

Wiping away his sweat with a towel, Lin Qi frantically chugged an energy drink.

He only stopped after chugging three bottles in a row.

Looking at the increased stats on the panel, he clenched his fist, instantly crushing the empty bottle.

’The Gravity Room is even more effective than I imagined. My rate of improvement is several times faster than normal.’

’My Qi and Blood Value and Spear Technique both improved.’

’Even my Template Fusion Degree went up. That means the system acknowledges my hard work.’

’I’m getting closer and closer to 15% Fusion Degree.’

Lin Qi quickly processed his thoughts, very satisfied with his gains.

As he came back to his senses, an intense wave of exhaustion washed over him. His whole body ached, and fatigue flooded his mind.

His body felt unusually heavy, and his arms and legs trembled uncontrollably.

He had also discovered the downside of the Gravity Room: it consumed a tremendous amount of stamina.

With that thought, Lin Qi gathered his things and headed for the showers.

...

「Meanwhile」

In the Martial Arts Room of Villa 01 at the Azure Sky Ninth Institute, Ao Feng suddenly opened his eyes. He wore a white Martial Arts Uniform, and his features were so delicate and beautiful they were almost feminine.

He frowned and muttered to himself, ’Half a month has already passed. The Lotus Visualization Technique is even more difficult than I imagined.’

’My Spiritual Power keeps increasing, and I’ve taken two vials of Spirit Potion, so why haven’t I mastered it yet?’

’With my Talent, is it really going to take a whole month?’

Then, he laughed with confidence. ’Among all the freshmen, my Spirit Talent is the strongest. No one can surpass me.’

’So I will definitely be the first to master it.’

...

In a spacious Martial Arts Room within a villa at the First Institute, the burly and imposing Huo Wanyang, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes.

A powerful aura burst forth from his body.

He rose to his full height, standing over two meters tall. His muscles bulged as if sculpted from steel.

A satisfied smile spread across his face.

’My teacher said I have a powerful constitution, Innate Divine Strength, and high Comprehension.’

’But my Spirit Talent is merely average.’

’That’s why I started practicing a Spiritual Technique before the college entrance exams, to make up for my weakness.’

’Although it cost me a lot of time and allowed Wei Peng to surpass me, I have now successfully mastered the Starry Sky Visualization Technique.’

’Now I can focus more energy on my Qi and Blood Value and Martial Arts. I will be the strongest among all the freshmen.’

At this thought, he grinned, radiating immense confidence.

...

「Two days passed in the blink of an eye.」

In the Martial Arts Room of Villa 01 at the Azure Sky Sixth Institute.

Dressed in a Martial Arts Uniform, Lin Qi brandished the Thunder Horn Spear. His expression was focused as he shifted his body, the tip of the spear quivering as it continuously thrust out, tearing through the air.

Streaks of afterimages trailed the spear, stirring up fierce gusts of wind as its sharp tip pierced the air.

HUFF... HUFF...

Lin Qi didn’t know how long he had been training; his body was already exhausted.

He let out a long breath.

He lowered his long spear and gasped for breath.

His gaze turned to the panel.

[You have completed an effective training session. Template Fusion Degree +0.1%]

[Template: True Monarch Erlang Yang Jian]

[Fusion Degree: 14.9% → 15%]

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