Military Region, Martial Arts Training Room.
"1024kg!"
"1019kg!"
"1030kg!"
Lin Chen stood before a strength testing machine, satisfied as he looked at the fist power he delivered.
Exceeding a thousand kilograms, his strength had already reached the standard of a Middle Level Martial Artist!
Next up was speed testing.
"25.1 meters per second, 25 meters per second, 25.3 meters per second..."
Though his speed was slightly slower, it barely met the 25 meters per second standard for a Middle Level Martial Artist.
Watching Lin Chen testing at the machine, Li Nian nodded slightly, showing an expression of appreciation.
It's not that the Great Xia Country doesn't have those who reach the Middle Level Martial Artist at Lin Chen's age, but it's only a handful each year.
Compared to Li Nian, Wang Xinyu was far more shocked.
At this moment, her pink lips were slightly parted in a startled look as if she'd seen a ghost.
Seeing Wang Xinyu somewhat out of composure, Li Nian asked with some confusion:
"Although Lin Chen is very talented, it's not like you haven't seen it before... is there a need to be so surprised?"
Wang Xinyu was stumped for a moment, then said:
"What do you know? He only broke through to the Basic Level Martial Artist a week ago..."
Upon hearing this, Li Nian immediately showed an expression of seeing a ghost.
A Middle Level Martial Artist under the age of eighteen, yes, it's very rare...
But to advance from Basic to Middle Level in just a week... is he a monster?
Li Nian's eyes showed a grave look, and he whispered:
"Even without the ability to travel to the Cultivation Realm... just relying on Lin Chen himself, he's probably a prodigy not seen in a century in the Great Xia Country!"
"He should have been selected for the Sequence Plan, right? What rank?"
Wang Xinyu recalled: "I think it's rank 589..."
Li Nian frowned slightly upon hearing this:
"Rank 589? That's a bit low..."
"However, he hasn't awakened his Martial Spirit yet, so this rank is already quite impressive."
Wang Xinyu neither agreed nor disagreed with this.
The enhancement of martial arts aptitude and physical fitness is certainly crucial.
But for a Martial Artist, the strength of the awakened Martial Spirit often determines the upper limit.
Throughout history, there have indeed been martial geniuses whose potential greatly diminished after awakening a weak Martial Spirit...
There are also those of ordinary aptitude who awakened a powerful Martial Spirit and were cultivated by the country.
"However, Lin Chen's value to the country probably exceeds the realm of a mere genius..."
Wang Xinyu thought to herself.
Being the first to learn about Lin Chen's abilities, she had great expectations for his potential.
"However, martial arts aptitude is also very important!"
Wang Xinyu used her communication wristband to take pictures of Lin Chen's records and then sent them to Wang Lishan.
She wanted to secure a higher status and resources for Lin Chen.
At this point, Li Nian also went up to Lin Chen and pointed out:
"The explosive power of Martial Artists with the same Qi and Blood Value can differ... and sometimes the difference is significant!"
"You need to master the method of exerting force!"
Lin Chen, hearing this, stopped the test and curiously asked:
"So how do you master this method of exerting force?"
As a young Major and Martial Spirit genius, Li Nian had a lot of insights into this.
He explained in detail:
"Even the same Martial Artist can produce different forces from different parts of the body..."
"For example, those skilled in Fist Techniques have the best fist power, while those skilled in Leg Techniques have the greatest leg strength. But regardless of the method, it's about using the waist to drive the shoulders, converging the entire body's strength at one point..."
"This method of exerting force has been summarized by countless predecessors and evolved into Martial Arts!"
"Powerful Martial Arts can even allow a Martial Artist to exert several times their strength... Saber Technique, Sword Technique, Leg Technique, Fist Technique..."
Lin Chen nodded frequently upon hearing this.
He had just become a Martial Artist and was not very familiar with these concepts.
Li Nian obviously saw this and continued:
"If you are willing, I can teach you some Martial Arts for self-defense in the future..."
Lin Chen gladly agreed after hearing this.
...
As the sky grew darker, Lin Chen returned home under Li Nian's protection.
At this time, his aunt Kong Shan had already cooked a table full of dishes.
Lin Chen ate comfortably, though it wasn't as delicious as Spiritual Food, it had the taste of home.
Until the evening, when Lin Chen lay in bed ready to cultivate, there was a knock on the door from outside.
"Uncle..." Lin Chen called out, as it was Lin Jianhe knocking.
Lin Jianhe sat in a wheelchair, but he had a thin, long Tang Blade in his hand.
Lin Chen's eyes showed a hint of surprise, but Lin Jianhe said:
"Chen, you've been out often these days, attending secret training with the army, right?"
"Do you know how long until you go to the battlefield?"
Lin Chen knew Lin Jianhe was overthinking, but he still concealed it:
"Probably not until after I go to college... maybe in another four or five years?"
Lin Jianhe heaved a small sigh of relief and said:
"Chen, a Martial Artist can't just rely on physical fitness to fight against Demon Beasts on the battlefield."
"More importantly... you need exceptional Martial Arts!"
Lin Chen was slightly surprised after hearing this; his uncle's words coincided with what Li Nian said during the day.
Lin Jianhe sighed, his voice carrying a sense of gravity:
"Chen, your talent is high, far surpassing me and your father back then... probably just a few years away from surpassing our Realm."
"Therefore, I can't help you much..."
"However, your father and I fought on the battlefield together for over ten years and mastered a Saber Technique with significant insights..."
"Would you be willing to learn from me? So that when you go to the battlefield, you have more means of self-preservation..."
Lin Chen understood immediately.
Lin Jianhe was worried about him having no protective Martial Arts when going to the battlefield.
He considered himself unable to offer Lin Chen much, so he passed down the most precious ancestral Saber Technique Martial Arts.
Although Lin Chen didn't think Lin Jianhe's Martial Arts could surpass Li Nian's.
But the deep familial connection was evident in the care from his heart.
Lin Chen didn't want to waste his uncle's earnest concern, so he nodded and said:
"I am willing, Uncle!"
Lin Jianhe nodded slightly, saying:
"This Saber Technique I learned is called the Lin Family's Three Blades... Back then, I made quite a name for myself in the Martial Realm with this technique..."
"Once, I encountered a Grand Martial Master level Demon Beast in the Martial Realm, and I slew it with the Lin Family's Three Blades, but its final counterattack cost me my leg below the knee..."
"Over the years, many have sought me out, wanting to learn this Saber Technique."
Lin Chen felt a surge of interest upon hearing this.
To slay a Demon Beast an entire Realm higher with this Martial Arts, it was indeed impressive.
"This Saber Technique consists of three moves: Chopping Technique, Thrusting Technique, Vibrating Technique!"
"Of these, the Vibrating Technique is the hardest and the essence of the Saber Technique..."
Lin Jianhe, seated in his wheelchair, demonstrated the Saber Technique to Lin Chen.
With a flick of his finger, the blade made of fine iron emitted a gentle hum.
"Chen'er, can you feel the blade vibrating?"
"When swinging the blade, use your own strength for a light vibration... thereby exerting far beyond your actual strength!"
"When the Vibrating Technique is mastered, it can unleash several times the power of one's own Realm!"
"Thus, it's also called the Vibrating Blade!"
Lin Jianhe continued to explain the essence of the Lin Family's Three Blades to Lin Chen.
His decades of Martial Arts insights were all integrated into this blade technique, which should not be underestimated.
With great comprehension, Lin Chen gradually explored the mysteries of the Lin Family's Three Blades under Lin Jianhe's continued demonstration.
The Chop is forceful and can withstand the enemy.
The Thrust emphasizes speed, targeting the enemy's head.
The Vibrating Blade is the true essence, enabling the user to unleash power far surpassing Martial Artists of the same Realm.
The uncle and nephew thus engaged in teaching and learning in the room.
Until late at night, Lin Jianhe returned to his room to sleep.
Though exhausted after practicing the blade, Lin Chen didn't go straight to sleep but prepared to cultivate.
Lin Chen took out a Spirit Stone and held it in his hand, murmuring:
"Although Blue Star lacks Spiritual Energy and can't directly cultivate."
"I should be able to cultivate with a Spirit Stone, right? Let's try first..."