CHAPTER 84: CHAPTER 82: WITNESSING THE SPLENDOR OF THE WORLD

Under the slightly surprised gaze of Kaiwen, Lin Guang showed a sincere smile.

"I’m enjoying everything now."

Whether it’s seeing this world with my own eyes, obtaining the system, awakening talent, signing a contract with Vishdair, mastering extraordinary power, witnessing all kinds of different things...

He smiled and said:

"As long as you work hard, you can achieve results, and as long as you take steps, you can see the scenery you desire."

"There’s nothing more reassuring than this."

In his previous life, Lin Guang was just an ordinary person, graduating ordinarily, going to work and coming home ordinarily.

Did he have unrealistic dreams?

Perhaps he did.

But in the end, he just recognized his own ordinariness, which led him to immerse himself in a fantasy world and become a so-called "master in the gaming domain."

But suddenly, one day, the dream really came true.

Lin Guang said with a smile, "Although it’s a bit tough, this is the scene I’ve dreamed of, and it’s right in front of me. How could I turn away?"

"..."

Hearing the yearning and joy in Lin Guang’s tone, Dr. Kaiwen was stunned.

It wasn’t a momentary whim or pretension; he truly enjoyed it.

After a long time, she sighed almost imperceptibly and shook her head, "Since that’s the case, I won’t try to persuade you."

After confirming with Dr. Kaiwen that there were no other matters, Lin Guang turned and left.

Lin Guang’s back was not broad and thick. Although he had begun to emphasize physical training, it couldn’t be developed in a short time, but for some reason, Dr. Kaiwen, watching that gradually receding back, found her emerald eyes gradually losing focus.

Not until the door closed did she slowly come back to her senses. The rock-hard expression on her face gradually softened, and her expression became incredibly complex, as if a hundred emotions surged in her heart, seeming like regret, seeming like lamentation.

"If... she could be like you..."

No one heard Dr. Kaiwen’s murmured words.

...

It had been two full weeks since acquiring the skill crystal of Explosion Fist.

Perhaps it was the stimulation of the high-pressure Meditation Pod, or perhaps the training of the mind in the illusion within the skill crystal played a part, but through Lin Guang’s efforts, two full weeks after acquiring the skill crystal of Explosion Fist, his Spirit Master level had quickly reached Level Eleven, officially becoming a One-Star Spirit Master.

The Spirit Master system, based on the Meditation Contract Technique, sets a threshold every ten levels. Lin Guang could feel that after reaching Level Ten, both his Spirit Pattern from the Meditation Contract Technique and his Talent Spirit Pattern changed slightly, becoming more complex and brighter.

The changes of these two, combined with the Power of Whole Heart and Soul which had completely merged with his Sea of Spirit, collectively drove a significant increase in his Spiritual Power, with transformations in its strength, control ability, and explosiveness.

At this point, there were still three weeks left until the exchange competition.

This progress had far exceeded the speed originally anticipated by class teacher Ouyang Wei—as although Ouyang Wei knew Lin Guang worked extremely hard daily, he didn’t expect that Lin Guang also had an extra boost—he immediately contacted the principal.

Upon learning about this, Principal Liu Feifan also decisively increased Lin Guang’s quota for Meditation Potions, allowing him to take as much as needed before the exchange competition.

Vishdair also did not disappoint everyone’s expectations.

Besides her effort, perhaps those precious Potential Potions provided by the school played a role; over these two weeks, her level also rose to Level Seven.

According to Vishdair herself, in short, she became much stronger.

But for them, this was still not enough to be satisfied.

On Saturday morning.

Lin Guang and Vishdair left early, heading to a training hall they had visited before, striving to cross the threshold today and fully utilize Explosion Fist—Vishdair was even more determined, stating that she must acquire this skill today.

The reason for not going to Dr. Kaiwen’s training room was that during the weekend at this time, it was hard to find a good combat opponent at school, but this training hall had many people.

Unlike the other small training halls he’d taken Vishdair to before, where they merely practiced on baby opponents for Star Shards, this place truly saw the presence of some skilled Spirit Masters.

After all, real combat is the best measure of strength.

Walking through the long passageway into the building interior, Lin Guang rented an intermediate training room at the front desk. After entering and adjusting some settings, and waiting for a moment, the Spirit Rune Array began to function, and the Fire Attribute Ether and Evil Attribute Ether inside became activated. Although it couldn’t compare to Dr. Kaiwen’s training room, it was already enough for practice.

After preparing, the two sat on the bench, clasped hands, and their consciousness entered the illusion constructed by the skill crystal in their hands.

Several minutes later, Lin Guang and Vishdair opened their eyes together, exhaling deeply.

Engaging the Demon-Eating Tiger Shark for twenty-six rounds amidst fierce winds and waves was akin to close-quarters combat dancing on a knife’s edge. An ordinary person would have likely passed out, but after two weeks of training, Lin Guang was no longer as embarrassed as before, and the progress of this battle finally reached the mid-stage.

And yet the crystal hadn’t even dimmed halfway!

Lin Guang steadied his breath and looked to his side, seeing Vishdair also turned her head, her eyes shining with excitement.

"I think I did it."

She got up and walked to the side of the Whimpering Strawman nearby, "Give me a boost."

This was something Lin Guang picked before entering the illusion, a Level 20 Tier Two Spirit Beast that also knew the skill Hardening.

Even if it was wild, without a Spirit Master’s assistance, its defense had already reached quite a high level.

Not to mention anything else, just take He Shenghuang’s Thunderbolt Calf for example; even if given enough charging distance, supplemented by He Shenghuang’s Spirit Patterns, it might not pierce into the body of the Whimpering Strawman after using Hardening.

Lin Guang slightly extended his hand, driving the Heart of Terra in his Sea of Spirit.

Dark golden light lit in Vishdair’s eyes, and her aura changed dramatically as she stood before the Whimpering Strawman, adjusted her breath, slightly stretched all her bones and muscles, and her facial expression gradually became murderous.

Her legs’ center of gravity slightly sank, and her right fist was drawn back and clenched, resembling a taut longbow.

The next moment, a faint red pattern suddenly emerged faintly on her pale right arm and fist, as if lava flowed through her veins, carrying a sense of daunting power.

"Ha!"

With a low shout, she swung her fully retracted right fist.

BAM!

The fist, trailing bright red flames, pierced through the air with clear ripples and wind sounds, instantly striking the strawman’s chest.

The massive kinetic energy carried by the fist nearly folded the strawman in half, but for the flexible strawman, mere physical attacks didn’t have much effect.

So, it started to cry loudly.

But the next moment, a series of crackling sounds like popping beans erupted from the strawman’s chest, as if some power inside was detonated.

With a small burst of flash and wind, its crying was abruptly cut off, leaving behind a slightly charred yet largely intact body.

[Your partner Vishdair has mastered the skill: Explosion Fist]

[The skill ’Fearful Face’ of your partner Vishdair has changed.]

[Your partner Vishdair defeated a gray-level 20 enemy, Star Shard progress bar increased.]

Lin Guang felt a thrill in his heart and opened her panel.

[Species]: Explosive Imp (Vishdair)

[Origin]: Terra Continent

[Status]: Ore Disease (mild), Potential Development Potion (digesting), Potential Enhancement Potion (digesting)

[Level]: 7

[Affinity]: 35

[Species]: Humanoid

[Attribute]: Evil/Fire

[Potential]: Blue Elite

[Cultivation Status]: Normal

[Skills]:

White: Tail Wagging (Initial Insight)

Green: Fearful Face (Masterful), Explosive Shot (Entering the Hall)

Blue: Explosion Fist (Initial Insight)

[Explosion Fist: A fist powered by will and killing intent, striking destructive force into the opponent’s body, causing damage.]