Gao Wu: I became a saint through daily settlements

Inside the Starry Sky Martial Hall's training ground, a pale blue energy screen enveloped the surroundings, and faint fluctuations of true qi permeated the air.

Hong Yu was dressed in the black instructor uniform of Starry Sky Battle Network. As a contracted instructor of Starry Sky Battle Network, he has been deeply involved in teaching techniques such as movement and explosive power for many years. He has taught countless disciples and is well-known in the Battle Network teaching channel.

His gaze fell on the young man Lin Yue before him, and he spoke slowly and calmly:

"I have three movement techniques here: Shattering Star Steps, Heaven-Shaking Eight Steps, and Wave-Treading Steps, each covering three different focuses: surprise attack, strong offense, and evasion. Which one do you want to learn?"

Lin Yue frowned slightly upon hearing this, and asked sincerely:

"Instructor Hong, just looking at these names, I can't be sure which one suits me best. Why don't you demonstrate them for me so I can get a feel for them?"

A hint of approval flashed in Hong Yu's eyes, and he nodded:

"Alright, then I will demonstrate these movement techniques to you one by one according to the standards of first-level martial arts. Please watch carefully every point of force exertion and footwork trajectory."

As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Yu's aura suddenly solidified. With a light step, his figure shot out like an arrow, so fast that he was only a blurry black shadow. Lin Yue subconsciously narrowed his eyes and could only barely catch a glimpse of his movement.

"This move is called 'Shattering Star Step'," Hong Yu's voice came from all over the training ground, accompanied by a slight whooshing sound.

"This movement technique focuses on short-range bursts of speed. The footwork is rapid and sharp. If you train it to the third level or above, the speed is so fast that the afterimage explodes. The force of the foot is enough to crush bluestone. It can be called invincible in short-range attacks and is suitable for defeating the enemy by surprise."

After the demonstration, Hong Yu landed steadily, his breathing remaining calm.

"A surprise attack? I won't learn that." Lin Yue shook his head.

The "Flowing Water Shattering Rock Fist" he practiced was powerful and heavy, and when paired with the Mo Dao (a type of long-handled sword), it focused on direct confrontation, emphasizing large-scale movements and using force to overcome skill. It was completely unrelated to the surprise attack style of "Shattering Star Steps," and it would be difficult to make full use of his own advantages if he learned it.

Hong Yu wasn't surprised, he simply raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Oh? If you're not learning 'Shattering Star Steps,' how about this move?"

Before he finished speaking, he moved again. This time, his steps were no longer hurried, but rather steady and powerful. When his feet landed, the ground trembled slightly and even cracked.

"This move is called 'Eight Steps to Shake the Heavens'," Hong Yu's voice was deep and resonant, perfectly complementing the impact of the footwork.

"Every step can shatter the earth, and the blood and qi rise with the footwork, running faster and faster, perfectly combining speed and impact. When running, it is unstoppable, suitable for frontal charge and breaking through the enemy's formation."

Lin Yue watched intently, his fingertips twitching slightly. He nodded to himself, thinking: This move looks pretty good; it fits my style of head-on confrontation.

But he quickly recalled the three movement techniques Hong Yu had mentioned, and immediately asked:

"That move is indeed good, but why didn't you demonstrate another technique, 'Wave-Treading Step'?" Lin Yue asked.

Hearing this, Hong Yu stopped and turned to look at Lin Yue, a gentle smile on his face, his tone carrying a hint of persuasion:

"It's normal for young people to have high aspirations, I understand your thoughts. But this 'Wave-Treading Step' is a high-level movement technique that can only be learned by those who are not at the martial arts level."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Lin Yue, his tone becoming increasingly sincere:

"I observe that there is no fluctuation of true energy on your body, and your aura is relatively restrained. You must not have entered the martial artist realm yet and are still in the unranked body tempering stage."

"If one's physical condition is not up to standard, forcing oneself to cultivate will not only make it difficult to master the techniques, but will also easily cause irreversible damage to the meridians and bones, which will be a loss in the end."

"I'm doing this for your own good, so you won't ruin your martial arts foundation by being too eager for quick success."

"Advanced martial arts have extremely high requirements for physical fitness. If one's physical fitness is not up to standard, it is very easy to cause damage to the body, and then it will be a loss that does not outweigh the gains."

Lin Yue simply smiled faintly after hearing this: "Instructor Hong, please feel free to teach."

"Lin, it's not that I, Hong Yu, am unwilling to teach you, but I really have some difficulties."

"Starry Sky Battle Network has clear regulations that if a student is injured due to the instructor's negligence during the teaching process, the instructor will not only be fully responsible, but will also have to pay for the subsequent physical therapy and rehabilitation costs. A portion of my salary will also be deducted," Hong Yu said helplessly.

He's just a working man, and he also needs to earn money to support his family.

Battle.net pays Hong Yu a base salary of 10 Blue Star Coins per month, plus various performance bonuses, so he can get about 15 Blue Star Coins per month.

But if Lin Yue gets injured during training, a month's salary will basically be wasted.

"If I were a rank-one martial artist, would Instructor Hong be willing to teach me the 'Wave-Treading Step'?" Lin Yue asked.

Hong Yu nodded immediately, a smile returning to his face:

"Of course!"

"If you have truly reached the Martial Realm, and your physical fitness and true qi foundation are up to standard, I will naturally be happy to impart all my knowledge to you. The subtleties of the 'Wave-Treading Step' are also worth studying by a martial artist."

After saying that, he changed the subject:

"However, we can talk about the future later. Right now, which one do you like, 'Shattering Star Steps' or 'Eight Steps to Shake the Heavens'? I can teach you right now."

Lin Yue shook his head and said, "To be honest, Instructor Hong, I have already reached the Martial Artist realm."

After saying that, Lin Yue unleashed his aura, displaying the full extent of his martial arts prowess.

"Oh?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Hong Yu's eyes.

"Judging from the abundance of your qi and blood, you are indeed a martial artist. Your aura is refined and your foundation is solid. I, Hong Yu, was blind before and underestimated you, Lin. Please forgive me," Hong Yu said with a smile.

"That's good. Now I'm going to demonstrate the 'Wave-Treading Steps'. Watch closely."

After saying that, Hong Yu took a deep breath, and his aura suddenly became gentle. He lightly touched the ground with his foot, and his figure floated up like a willow catkin.

With each step, it was as if treading on invisible waves, the speed gradually increasing, the figure swaying unpredictably, yet always maintaining extreme stability.

After demonstrating the entire set of Wave-Treading Steps, even Hong Yu, who was at the Martial Master level, had fine beads of sweat on his forehead.

"Next, you will learn from me, move by move," Hong Yu said patiently.

Every time Hong Yu took a step, Lin Yue followed suit.

In less than half a day, Lin Yue had already mastered the "Wave-Treading Steps".

"In terms of comprehension, I, Hong Yu, have never seen a student as monstrous as you," Hong Yu sighed.

Back then, it took him almost half a month to learn this set of Wave-Treading Steps, but this young man named "Lin Yue" actually mastered it in just one afternoon. What terrifying comprehension!

"Instructor Hong, you flatter me. It's mainly because your explanation was detailed and easy to understand. I've only grasped a little bit of it," Lin Yue said, cupping his hands in greeting.

Hong Yu waved his hand, his face full of admiration:

"You don't need to be so modest. Your talent and comprehension are undeniable, something others can't match."

He glanced at the time and continued:

"That concludes today's lesson. You have already mastered the 'Wave-Treading Step' to a certain extent. With your comprehension, you only need to practice diligently to gradually improve."

"If you want to learn more about movement techniques from me, hone your skills, and break through your limitations, you can exchange some Battle.net points for my courses," Hong Yu patiently explained to Lin Yue.

"You can find my courses by searching for the keywords 'Hong Yu' and 'body technique' on the StarCraft Online tutorial channel."

"A lesson only costs 500 points to redeem. After redeeming, you can book my exclusive tutorial. I will tailor a training plan for you based on your situation."

After saying that, Hong Yu gave a few more instructions on the precautions for practicing the Wave-Treading Step, and then turned and left the Starry Sky Martial Hall.

500 points? Lin Yue knew that he would receive 100 points for each small rank advancement and 200 points for each major rank advancement.

His current rank is Gold Tier 3, which means he has advanced four minor ranks and two major ranks, for a total of 800 points.

"800 points can only be redeemed for a little over one course."

"Looks like I'll have to play more matchmaking games and complete more missions to earn more points," Lin Yue muttered to himself.