[Palm Thunder]: A beginner-level Daoist technique that emits thunder attacks from the palm; its power depends on how much force condenses ionized particles.
"Damn!"
Luo Xiu definitely heard of Palm Thunder before.
This Daoist technique was once just a legend. He never imagined he would see it as a cultivation manual.
"Is this the Palm Thunder that summons lightning with one palm strike?"
Just imagining the scene thrilled him!
Super exciting!
Releasing lightning at will, more thrilling than throwing grenades!
"Awesome, seriously awesome!"
"Synthesis Panel, you're the best!"
Luo Xiu felt his 'golden finger' was amazing—he could even synthesize the legendary Daoist spell Palm Thunder.
But just as he was about to synthesize more Palm Thunder, the expected popup appeared:
Ding!
[Please upgrade Synthesis Panel grade!]
[Advanced Synthesis Panel : allows item grade advancement; upgrade condition: Grandmaster!]
"Ah!"
"So greedy after all!"
"But these lightning techniques might be enough for me to reach Grandmaster!"
Luo Xiu felt content, though he couldn't try synthesizing 2,000 copies of Great Thunder Sound Fist to get rare manuals this time since he didn't print enough.
"Have to wait for next time!"
"Now, just one synthesis left!"
"Synthesize 1,000 copies of Martial Arts True Understanding!"
This was his final goal tonight, hoping to trigger the 0.1% chance to get rare manuals.
He deeply understood the power of Marrow Cleansing Classic.
If he could synthesize a Muscle Tendon Changing Classic, it would refine marrow and tendons in Foundation Establishment phase!
Foundation Establishment cultivation requires tempering nine body parts—called the "Nine Temperings of Foundation Establishment": flesh, skin, tendons, bones, Jingdao, blood, five organs, six viscera, and marrow!
These transform the body completely to enter true cultivation.
Though Warriors had less complicated cultivation, they still needed to strengthen flesh, skin, tendons, blood, bones, and Jingdao.
The cultivation directions roughly aligned.
Luo Xiu stretched, washed up, and lay on his bed.
Beside him were piles of Martial Arts True Understanding manuals—printed and bound from continuous printer output.
"Let's start!"
He took two copies and began synthesizing repeatedly.
…
Next morning, outside Su City No.2 Middle School.
A ten-seat luxury flying vehicle was parked, visible to nearly every student entering the school.
"Did you hear? The top three from yesterday's Martial Examination preliminary test are going to special training!"
"That's tradition. You don't have to be top three—just need to reach Warrior level to attend the Martial Examination in Imperial Capital!"
"Yeah, they're on a whole different level from us!"
"Our goal this lifetime is to become a Warrior, a superior being with longer life; but for them, Warrior is just the starting point!"
"Yeah, can only envy…"
Countless students whispered. Though they claimed no envy, their eyes and expressions betrayed their true feelings.
Who wouldn't want to be a Warrior in high school?
But they lacked the ability!
"Let's go!"
"Nothing worth watching here!"
A few students averted their gaze, turning to enter the school gate.
From the corner of their eyes, they saw a graceful figure sprinting from the side of the gate.
Lin Qiuli, dressed in white training gear, with her long hair tied by bandages, carrying weights, running quickly to the flying vehicle.
"…"
All eyes were drawn to her figure.
Though not wearing tight-fitting training clothes, her tall and curvy figure revealed muscular arms and thighs perfectly.
Her flushed, energetic face after training inspired admiration.
"Bishop Du!"
Lin Qiuli greeted Du Yingbo, who was alone in the flying vehicle.
Du Yingbo smiled and glanced at her weights, surprised:
"500 kg load? That's a bit excessive, isn't it?"
"No problem, I'm used to it!"
Lin Qiuli panted slightly.
Seeing Du Yingbo alone inside, she was a bit surprised:
"Su Yi and Luo Xiu… not here yet?"
"Not yet. Let's wait a bit. Still half an hour to the scheduled time."
Du Yingbo glanced at his watch.
Just as he invited Lin Qiuli inside, she waved off:
"I'll train a little longer!"
She proceeded to do weighted single-finger push-ups beside the vehicle!
"That girl's really hardworking!"
"No wonder she became a Warrior!"
Du Yingbo admired her.
Minutes later, Su Yi, also heavily weighted and panting, arrived hurriedly.
He clearly trained hard, arriving just in time.
Seeing Lin Qiuli sweating from training, he showed surprise.
"Let's train together!"
He called to Lin Qiuli. She nodded.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
They trained like no one else was around, right outside the school gate.
At that moment, Jiang Gengyao came out, nodding appreciatively at their effort.
"Bishop Du, when is the team from No.1 Middle School arriving?"
Usually, every Warrior Rookie Camp session saw No.2 reporting to No.1.
But this year, with Luo Xiu's rise, No.2 topped the preliminary tests—making Jiang Gengyao very happy.
It was unprecedented for No.1 to visit No.2.
He wanted to be a good host.
"Just called, they're almost here!"
Before Du Yingbo finished, a small flying vehicle appeared overhead, trailing a long exhaust flame, then stopped at No.2's gate.
"Here they come!"
Jiang Gengyao squinted and saw two middle-aged men laughing and chatting, followed by three students.
They were Xu Zhengyang, principal of No.1 Middle School, and Tian Zhongce, chief examiner of Su City No.1's Martial Examination preliminary test.
As his name suggested, Xu Zhengyang was hot-tempered but ranked first among Su City's top ten experts, wielding the legendary Li Fire Sword.
He was renowned nationally among Hidden Strength Warriors.
Behind him were the three Warriors attending the Rookie Camp from No.1.
The top one was Dou Luoyan, heir to Su City's top Warrior family, the Dou Family, tall and powerful.
"Principal Jiang, greetings!"
Tian Zhongce greeted Jiang Gengyao politely.
Du Yingbo and Tian were old acquaintances and nodded to each other in greeting.
"Old Jiang, your school's really something this time!"
"That student with the 2009 kg pushing force, let me see him!"
Xu Zhengyang's loud voice came as he scanned the area for Luo Xiu but spotted Lin Qiuli and Su Yi training hard instead.
Surprise flashed in his eyes.
Clearly impressed by their dedication.
Honestly, the three Warriors from No.2 might not be as hardworking as these two.
"Haha!"
Jiang Gengyao saw Xu's expression and grinned.
"You asked about Luo Xiu? He's not here yet. That kid trains hard every day. Probably too tired from last night's training."
"Hmph!"
Xu Zhengyang snorted.
"Your students sure work hard!"
"Fighting against time like this?"
His three students lowered their heads nervously.
"What can you achieve training just a few minutes?"
"…"
Dou Luoyan awkwardly scratched his head.
"Old Xu, lighten up!"
"We're about to attend Rookie Camp, no need for principal airs!"
Jiang Gengyao smiled as Du Yingbo stepped out, checking the time.
"Is Luo Xiu going to be late again?"
Du Yingbo felt a bad premonition, recalling Luo Xiu's preliminary test yesterday.
Jiang Gengyao was also a bit nervous.
Luo Xiu was the type to do something like this.
"Alright, let's board. We'll wait for that student a bit."
Tian Zhongce sat down and greeted everyone.
Lin Qiuli and Su Yi stopped training and boarded the flying vehicle along with Dou Luoyan and others.
Dou Luoyan glanced at Lin Qiuli. The Lin and Dou families were acquainted.
Lin Qiuli choosing No.2 Middle School had confused Dou Luoyan for days.
"Qiuli, congratulations!"
Dou smiled.
Lin Qiuli expressionlessly replied, "Thanks."
"No need. I'm a Warrior too!"
"And with 1800 kg pushing force!"
Dou smiled. Su Yi glanced at him.
Dou Luoyan was a well-known top student of No.1, the one Su Yi had long wanted to surpass.
No.1 was indeed strong. Even though Su Yi was called No.2's best, the gap was still obvious.
Thankfully No.2 had Luo Xiu and Lin Qiuli, or they'd be trounced again this year.
Su Yi ranked lowest in pushing and punching power among the six.
"By the way, where's that guy with 2009 kg pushing force?"
"Why isn't he here?"
Dou Luoyan asked Lin Qiuli, but she ignored him, so he asked Su Yi instead.
Su Yi didn't want to engage but had to answer:
"Not here yet."
"Hah, terrible time sense!"
"Making two principals and the chief examiner wait?"
Dou Luoyan laughed.
Du Yingbo frowned and glanced at Tian Zhongce.
"Let's wait a bit more."
Tian Zhongce was also a little annoyed.
Having a Hidden Strength Warrior wait for a student with such an attitude was odd.
Luckily Luo Xiu's punctuality was usually good.
At 9:29, one minute before the scheduled time, Luo Xiu appeared at No.2 Middle School gate.
"I'm not late this time, right?"
Dressed casually like a tourist, Luo Xiu strolled up and greeted everyone.
"…"
Du Yingbo and Jiang Gengyao covered their faces; Xu Zhengyang looked him over with curiosity.
"Come on up!"
Tian Zhongce called out.
Luo Xiu stepped toward the flying vehicle.
Suddenly Dou Luoyan reached out:
"Here, let me help you up!"
"No thanks!"
Luo Xiu tried to brush off his hand, but Dou Luoyan wanted to test his strength and suddenly grabbed Luo Xiu's arm.
"Huh?"
Luo Xiu was slightly stunned, feeling a huge force on his arm.
All eyes immediately focused on them.
No one expected Dou Luoyan to be so direct.
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