Chapter 0014: Minor Accomplishment in the Cultivation Technique

Chapter 0014: Minor Accomplishment in the Cultivation Technique

"Teacher, is this class battle important? If it's not, we don't need to worry about it!" Qin Yun comforted Yang Shiyue.

"The class battle isn't just about winning or losing; it determines the resources for the entire semester. If we lose, we get nothing; if we win, we receive resources," Yang Shiyue explained. "Without resources, this semester will be tough."

"This..." Qin Yun's eyebrows furrowed; it was clear that they were pushing people to fight to the death. He asked, "Teacher, what does the resource include?"

"Twenty thousand crystals, two middle-grade spirit pills called Hua Qi Pills, which are distributed within the class. Additionally, there's an advanced martial technique that all students can learn. If we win two consecutive battles, we get double the resources."

Hearing Yang Shiyue's explanation of the resources, Qin Yun cursed the Empress inwardly.

The Empress must have known these rules, which is why she had other students transferred out, leaving Class Nine with only one student, ensuring their defeat in the class battle.

The senior students watching saw Qin Yun's anxious expression and found it quite amusing.

"Class Nine will lose without even fighting. The team battle requires at least ten people, but Class Nine has only one."

"Who made Qin Yun offend the Empress? It's true, the Empress is clever. With this move, Qin Yun won't get any resources this semester."

"Without resources, no progress. Next semester, he'll be kicked out. Once he's not a student of Hualing Martial Arts Academy, the Empress can deal with him."

"Haha, Class Nine is truly pitiful... I wonder what Teacher Yang thinks now; her face doesn't look good!"

The senior students laughed and chatted as they watched the scene unfold.

"Due to the special circumstances this year, Class Nine only has one student. To ensure fairness, the rules for the class battle have been modified from team battles to individual battles. This year's class battle will consist of two rounds of individual battles!"

When Dean Zhang announced this, Qin Yun suddenly saw a glimmer of hope.

The freshmen class battle had canceled the team battles!

Many people, including Yang Shiyue, were very surprised by this change!

"Hualing Martial Arts Academy does not allow anyone to sabotage fairness. Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. Special circumstances require adjustments," Dean Zhang said coldly, clearly displeased with the Empress's actions.

"Even so, Class Nine still has no chance! Yesterday in the palace, although Qin Yun defeated Qin Tianyi, he was also injured by an old minister. His internal injuries should be severe."

"Other classes are full of talented individuals, some even rumored to have legendary martial souls. There are several with four or five meridians, none of whom are weak. An injured Qin Yun definitely can't beat them."

"Even if Qin Yun wins one round, he can't win the second. He needs to win both rounds."

After hearing the discussions, Yang Shiyue whispered to Qin Yun, "Don't be upset. We won't participate in this class battle. We'll find another way for resources."

Qin Yun needed to fight two rounds and win both to secure resources!

For him, two consecutive battles would be challenging. Other classes had many students, each taking turns in different rounds.

"Teacher, my inner essence can pulse, and my injuries are healed. I want to fight!" Qin Yun whispered to Yang Shiyue.

For the sake of the abundant resources and the honor of his class and Yang Shiyue, he had to fight and could not back down.

"Really? Quickly, circulate your inner essence to show me!" Yang Shiyue was shocked and immediately grabbed Qin Yun's wrist to confirm further.

Qin Yun took a few deep breaths, closed his eyes, and circulated the Xuan Yang Technique, causing his inner essence to pulse.

Yang Shiyue quickly sensed Qin Yun's inner essence pulsing, and what shocked her even more was how intensely it pulsed, almost violently vibrating!

She had given the Xuan Yang Technique to Qin Yun and knew it well. Reaching the initial stage usually takes around ten days.

But now, Qin Yun wasn't just at the initial stage; he had reached the minor accomplishment stage!

In just one night!

The learning stages of cultivation techniques are generally divided into: initial, minor accomplishment, major accomplishment, great perfection, and mastery, totaling five stages.

Yang Shiyue suppressed her shock and sternly told Qin Yun, "You can fight! But remember, don't push yourself. If you damage your foundation, it will affect your future. I'll go draw lots now!"

The freshmen class battle is meant to teach them the harshness of competition!

Losing here means no resources; losing outside might mean losing one's life.

After drawing lots, Yang Shiyue received the lot for Class Seven, meaning Class Nine would battle Class Seven!

Losing one round means elimination. Only four classes would remain as winners, making it extremely brutal!

Winning one round means gaining resources, filled with temptation but also significant risk. Losing one round means no resources at all, incredibly harsh!

"All classes, select your representatives!" Dean Zhang shouted.

Yang Shiyue's class didn't need to choose since Qin Yun was the only student.

Soon, each class selected their representative for the first round.

Qin Yun's opponent turned out to be Yan Zhongming, who had just transferred to Class Seven and possessed the Four-Yang Spirit Meridian and the Golden Fire Martial Soul.

"Yan Zhongming is the grandson of General Yan. That old turtle was part of the group that stripped me of my spirit meridian," Qin Yun thought to himself.

"Remember what I said earlier," Yang Shiyue reminded him again. Qin Yun was her only student, and she couldn't afford for anything to happen to him.

Undoubtedly, the most attention was on Qin Yun's battle against Yan Zhongming.

"Yan Zhongming is the grandson of a general, raised in a strong martial environment. His strength is undoubtedly formidable."

"Of course! Qin Yun was crippled at ten and neglected for five years. He only defeated Qin Tianyi due to sheer luck. Now, with internal injuries, how can he be a match?"

Qin Yun stepped onto the arena, clenching his fists tightly after hearing the cold remarks. The humiliation and ridicule he endured over the past five years were merely a form of training, and today he would showcase the results of that training!

"Qin Yun, kneel down and apologize to the Empress here!" Yan Zhongming barked at Qin Yun when he saw him enter the arena. "If you apologize, I'll show mercy!"

"Such big words! Even my father, the emperor, never makes me kneel and pay homage. Who do you think you are? Is your grandfather, that general, now the emperor of Tian Qin?" Qin Yun sneered. "Your grandfather is nothing but an old dog under the queen's command. And you take pride in that?"

The watching students let out a low laugh, causing Yan Zhongming to erupt in anger. He roared, "My grandfather is not someone you, a worthless wretch, can insult!"

He suddenly held up three fingers, his cold voice filled with disdain. "Three moves! I'll make you a complete waste with just three moves!"

"Class Seven and Class Nine, begin!" an elderly man shouted at this moment.

Enraged, Yan Zhongming charged toward Qin Yun like an arrow released from a bow, his steps remarkably light.

"That's the Falling Swallow Step! A high-level advanced footwork technique. Even though Yan Zhongming has only learned the form, it's quite impressive."

"The Falling Swallow Step is indeed a fine martial art."

The freshmen had only awakened their martial souls yesterday and hadn't had time to learn internal cultivation techniques. Therefore, during the class battle, they were heavily tested on the foundation they had built since childhood and the martial arts heritage of their families.