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The victory of the Great Qian Empire in the grand competition among nations was expected; the Imperial Court was not lacking in sages. The outco of who would be victorious and who would be weak, or even the result of the match between Li Ming’s group of five and Kurel—everyone had a general consensus in mind.
Considering factors such as Li Ming’s lack of combat experience, combined with the assistance of three centurions, victory was within reach no matter the approach. Therefore, for Emperor Jianming and so of the high-ranking officials, this triumph was not a surprise.
Of course, this was also a ’test.’ They had expectations about Li Ming’s strength in their hearts; being high-ranking officials, their expectations naturally differed from those of ordinary people—rather, their expectations were much higher than what most would assu.
For example, the odds of Li Ming’s quintet facing Kurel were not that great in normal circumstances, as bridging the gap of an entire level was quite challenging.
Winning or losing depended entirely on fate.
However, to them, it was a ’matter of course.’
Just as ordinary people might consider a score of 80 to be excellent, in their eyes, only a perfect 100 would suffice.
One benchmark starts at the point of an average person, the other at the level of a prodigy.
In other words, for the four mbers of Li Ming’s group, aside from Zhao Xiu who was not adept at fighting, facing Kurel was a battle only a genius could manage. Should they win, it would prove their true genius; if they lost, they were rely pawns as a catalyst for the warring emotions.
Fortunately, the outco was as they wished. Not only did they win, they subdued Kurel with just the four of them.
Though the battle seed simple, the control of timing, the creation and seizing of opportunities were all executed flawlessly and challenged the mind. Thankfully, they perford excellently.
Naturally, while victory was secured within grasp, the deserved rewards could not be omitted.
Considering Li Ming had just been appointed and was already a noble of military counselor rank, it was inappropriate to grant too many rewards, so his nobility rank was elevated by rely half a level.
But the tangible rewards far exceeded those of the last ti.
Gold and treasures were secondary; the most important were the resources for cultivation.
This ’Hundred Yuan Dan’ was one of the most crucial rewards, and its effects were naturally extraordinary.
Just one pill alone and Li Ming spent over three months gradually absorbing its dicinal power.
And as the dicinal power was completely digested, his true energy cultivation soared, breaking through to the first-rate level, with ’Green Pine True Energy’ even reaching the level of great achievent!
Now, the inner strength within his body flowed incessantly like the surging of a mighty river!
"One hundred and seventy years of inner strength, a first-rate level."
Li Ming felt the surging true energy within him and a sincere smile spread across his lips. With such a vast amount of inner strength, the power of any martial skill he executed would surge drastically.
Should he face an opponent like Kurel again, he could easily take them down single-handedly!
After feeling the growth of his inner strength, Li Yang did not rest but instead continued to take out another dicinal pill, the ’Hundred dicine Pill.’
Like the ’Hundred Yuan Dan,’ the ’Hundred dicine Pill’ was an enhancent-type pill that increased true energy and was still effective for first-rate experts.
Li Ming swallowed the pill in one gulp and closed his eyes to continue his practice, digesting the dicinal power and following the ’Green Pine True Energy’ technique to absorb it.
The tumultuous Green Pine True Energy, robust and vigorous, full of vitality and strength, continued to grow visibly under the powerful surge of the ’Hundred dicine Pill.’
However, daily practice should not be overdone, as it could easily stir inner fire. After another hour of cultivation, Li Ming stopped training his inner strength and left the room. With a gesture towards the weapon rack, a long spear imdiately flew to his hand.
"Huff~"
Li Yang held the long spear, gently breathed in and out, and then thrust the weapon with force. Like a dragon lunged out of its lair, his figure soared in that instant surrounded by a flurry of cold gleams.
’Green Pine Breaking Army Spear’—a highly sophisticated spearmanship technique passed down within the Qingsong Sect.
"Whirling sounds..."
The Green Pine True Energy within him roared through his ridians like a vast river, driving the execution of the ’Green Pine Breaking Army Spear’ and making Li Yang’s spearing motions smoother and more coherent with each thrust.
Being a part of Qingsong Sect’s martial heritage, ’Green Pine Breaking Army Spear’ naturally complented ’Green Pine True Energy.’ The true energy could make the spearmanship even more fluid, while the spearmanship could significantly increase the might of the true energy.
With such synchronous operation, the effect achieved was far greater than a re sum of its parts.
As the spear shadows tore through the air, it wasn’t until an hour passed that Li Ming stopped his cultivation. He let out a long breath and stood in place with a smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
"The ’Green Pine Breaking Spear Decision’ has finally reached a minor level of accomplishnt."
Li Ming was satisfied within his heart. He had not been practicing this spear technique for long, and reaching this level of skill in such a short ti was a very good result, especially since most of his ti was spent on the cultivation of internal energy, true energy, and strengthening his foundation.
It was also thanks to the fact that the martial skills he practiced were all of a similar lineage, which provided mutual enhancent.
Otherwise, even a genius among commoners would not be able to cultivate a first-rate spearmanship to a minor level of accomplishnt so rapidly.
With his spearmanship now minorly accomplished, he would have more reliance and combat power when fighting enemies on the battlefield.
"Huff~"
After practicing the spear technique, Li Ming tossed the steel spear lightly back onto the rack. He then drew a hundred-refined steel sword into his hand and moved, the sword following his movents, instantly bringing forth flickers of cold light.
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