NOVEL ONLINE FREE CHAPTER 249
Chapter 249: The Relentless Teacher
"Lord Flame Heart Yanxin, you're still so stubborn..." the Crimson Queen mused, observing the brutal fight unfolding on the laboratory monitors.
As Flame Heart Yanxin's creation, she understood him better than anyone.
He had always been a solitary figure.
Geniuses often were.
With his exceptional talent, he had risen to the highest position in the Flame Clan, second only to the gods themselves.
But upon ascending the throne, he faced a chaotic world, both within and outside the clan.
With unwavering determination, he had sought alternative paths to transcendence, hoping to find a way to save the Flame Clan from its inevitable decline.
The Three Kings had labeled him a madman.
But the Crimson Queen saw him as a relentless seeker.
If the Dream System represented the path chosen by the Flame Clan, then Force was Flame Heart Yanxin's own path.
"I've sacrificed everything for this path! Why would I entrust it to someone unworthy?"
"Either he proves his worth, Flame Heart Yanxin thought, his strikes growing more ferocious, or he'll be crushed beneath my fists."
His eyes blazed with a mix of ferocity and determination.
"If the Force falls into the hands of an incompetent, it's better to let it fade into oblivion!"
BOOM!
A powerful blow sent Lu Ming flying.
Lu Ming, half-crouched in the dust, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He gazed up at Flame Heart Yanxin, a grim realization settling in.
"I'm going to die..."
"I'm really going to die..."
The sheer power and intensity of Flame Heart Yanxin's attacks were overwhelming. The killing intent radiating from his every move sent shivers down Lu Ming's spine.
This was a life-or-death struggle.
Yet, Lu Ming refused to tap into his reserves of free attribute points or Divine Origin Points.
Slowly, he rose to his feet, raising his fists and assuming a fighting stance.
His clothes, torn and tattered from the onslaught, revealed the sculpted muscles beneath, each one taut and ready for battle.
"Exhale."
"Inhale."
The rhythmic sound of his breathing filled the air, his muscles rippling with each movement.
Flame Heart Yanxin paused, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.
Then, Lu Ming's voice boomed through the laboratory, clear and resonant.
"Genius?"
"While it might sound like self-praise," he continued, a confident smirk tugging at his lips, "I have to admit that the word 'genius' seems to have been created for me!"
Before acquiring the system, Lu Ming had shown no particular talent or aptitude.
But the arrival of the apocalypse, and the subsequent awakening of the system, had changed everything.
The system wasn't merely a tool for increasing his strength.
It had broken the shackles of his physical limitations and bestowed upon him an extraordinary talent for learning and comprehension.
How could an ordinary person master hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship to the pinnacle of human ability in just a matter of days or weeks?
How could an ordinary person cultivate even the weakest Origin Power Skill to the Divine level of proficiency in such a short time?
It wasn't solely the system's doing.
Lu Ming's own keen perception and adaptability played a crucial role.
Therefore, it wasn't an overstatement to claim that Lu Ming's innate learning and comprehension abilities were unmatched in the entire Black Mist Zone.
And now, everyone witnessed the proof of his extraordinary talent.
Lu Ming's muscles began to undulate and tremble, mimicking Flame Heart Yanxin's earlier display of power.
"The so-called Force is actually quite simple," Lu Ming declared, his voice resonating with newfound confidence.
"It's a technique that circulates muscle strength in accordance with the flow of Origin Power."
Flame Heart Yanxin had inadvertently revealed the core principle earlier.
Superhumans' bodies contained Origin Power, and the effectiveness of their skills relied on mobilizing this energy through specific internal pathways and breathing rhythms.
Every offensive or defensive Origin Power Skill operated on this principle.
The Force technique simply replaced Origin Power with muscle strength. The concept was straightforward, but the execution was incredibly complex.
Origin Power was akin to "internal energy," while muscle strength was merely "external power"—a distinction reminiscent of internal and external martial arts in Chinese traditions.
Replacing Origin Power with muscle strength required precise control over the body's deepest muscle tissues, channeling their power in a way that mimicked the flow of internal energy.
"Internal organs and muscles..." Lu Ming murmured, his eyes gleaming with understanding.
"The key to wielding Force lies in the subtle manipulation of deep muscle tissues and even internal organs."
Only then could muscle strength truly surge forth, replacing the circulation of Origin Power and replicating the effects of Origin Power Skills.
Flame Heart Yanxin observed in silence as Lu Ming's muscles rippled and contorted. The light of the Divine Fire Shield vanished, but the heat remained, an invisible barrier shimmering around him.
Layers of muscle contracted and expanded, converging at Lu Ming's fists.
With a casual punch, a complete Fist Force Dragon materialized, coiling around him like a loyal guardian.
This was the Explosive Fist Force.
But not the Explosive Fist of the Origin Power System.
This was the Explosive Fist of the Force System.
The difference in destructive potential was immeasurable.
Lu Ming gently stroked the head of the Fist Force Dragon, a sinister grin spreading across his face.
"It's quite simple, really," he said, his voice dripping with confidence.
"At least, for me, it's not difficult at all."
Flame Heart Yanxin's eyes widened in disbelief.
"Monster," he breathed, his voice barely a whisper.
At that moment, the word "monster" uncontrollably surfaced in Flame Heart Yanxin's mind.
But a sense of relief quickly followed.
"It's even better if he's a monster!"
"In that case, I have nothing to regret."
With this thought, Flame Heart Yanxin strode towards Lu Ming, his pace quickening with each step, urgency filling his movements.
Then, he lunged, his entire being a blur as he closed the distance between them.
The clash of fists and feet resumed, a whirlwind of motion and power. The two combatants moved with incredible speed, their strikes leaving afterimages in the air.
Now, with both of them wielding the Force technique, the battle was no longer one-sided. It was a fierce, evenly matched duel, a dance of destruction that left onlookers breathless.
The Crimson Queen, observing from her vantage point, had a sudden premonition.
"It's over..."
In a matter of seconds, the flurry of blows ceased.
Flame Heart Yanxin stood before Lu Ming, his finger gently pressed against Lu Ming's forehead.
Lu Ming's eyes widened in shock as he looked down at his own fist.
It had pierced clean through Flame Heart Yanxin's chest.
Black energy spewed from the wound, seeping into Lu Ming's pores and invading his body.
The system notification chimed, but Lu Ming ignored it.
He could only stare at Flame Heart Yanxin, his voice a hoarse whisper.
"Why didn't you dodge? It was just a simple straight punch..."
Flame Heart Yanxin shook his head, a serene smile on his face.
"I'm tired," he said softly. "It's time to rest."
As Lu Ming watched, Flame Heart Yanxin's form dissipated, fading into wisps of smoke that drifted away on the breeze.
A profound silence settled over the laboratory, broken only by the soft hum of the machinery.
Lu Ming's attribute panel flickered, reflecting the changes wrought by this encounter.
Name: Lu Ming
Level: Physique Realm, Level 5
Strength: 63,650
Physique: 63,650
Agility: 63,300
Free Attribute Points: 31,650
Divine Origin Points: 44
Transcendent Abilities:
- Body Self-Limitation
- Void Domain (Intermediate)
- Force (Beginner): A high-level force execution technique that substitutes muscle strength for Origin Power. When using Force to execute Origin Power Skills, the effect will surpass that of using Origin Power alone.
- Elementary Force provides you with enhanced bodily control and coordination, significantly boosts your comprehension of Origin Power skills, and accelerates your cultivation speed of Origin Power skills.
- Current Cultivation Amplification Rate: 2 times.
- Additional Attribute: Qi Sense: In combat, you can perceive the subtle muscle movements and the flow of Origin Power within your opponent’s body, allowing you to predict their attacks!
Dream Blessing: You have received the blessing of the power of dreams. You have obtained the Deep Disguise ability.
- Deep Disguise: Effectively prevents high-level experts from spying on you, and safeguards your secrets and uniqueness.
End of Chapter 249