Zerg Lord of the Devouring Stars

"The spear is the king of all weapons, for all other weapons are defeated by it. The spear stance can break the staff, the left and right flower-insertion stance can break the shield and cymbals, and the fighting techniques can break the sword, the fork, the shovel, the double swords, the short sword..."

"A month with a stick, a year with a knife, a lifetime with a spear, and a treasured sword always at hand."

These all refer to the "spear," a type of cold weapon among all weapons.

Jiang Chen started practicing with a gun from a young age and has practiced with a gun his whole life. Now that he has become a martial artist, he will naturally still use a gun; that will not change.

"Too light, too light... still too light." Jiang Chen picked up the guns one by one, but they all felt too light.

If it's too light, it's like a child holding some plastic toys; how can it possibly exert its full potential?

"This kind is more like it." Jiang Chen picked it up casually and twirled it with the gun.

Jiang Chen looked at the weight marked on the spear: "120kg".

As strength increases, the weapons used become increasingly extravagant. Once one reaches the planetary level and above, it becomes necessary to use tiered Force and psychic weapons.

However, those first, second, third, fourth, and fifth-tier weapons are simply "expensive." Not to mention that Jiang Chen is currently penniless and has no currency in the universe, there are some weapons that he couldn't afford even if he sold an entire planet.

"Therefore, I not only need to consider my own cultivation level, but also need to work hard to make money and find ways to earn more wealth." Jiang Chen thought to himself, thinking that he should be able to safely pass through the period before he becomes an immortal.

So, the only major challenge is how to earn enough money for one's cultivation during one's cultivation career.

Jiang Chen thought about it for a while and then stopped, after all, he was just an ordinary apprentice-level martial artist.

A gun consists of a spearhead, a tassel, and a shaft.

The spearhead is made of steel, while in primitive societies it was made of bamboo or wood. The tassel was often made of horsehair in ancient times, but now it is made of fine hemp fibers. The shaft was mostly made of iron in ancient times, but now it is made of ash wood.

Of course, nowadays, martial artists on Earth use a special metal called "Kro alloy." Only by using this metal can they break through the tough skin, hair, and scales of monsters.

Guns of different lengths have different names.

The spear Jiang Chen used, called the "Blood Cloud Spear," was also a standard-issue spear, just like the "Blood Shadow Blade" placed next to him.

The Blood Cloud Spear Type 2 is 2.3 meters long and weighs 120 kg. It is dark red all over and decorated with cloud-like patterns.

"Hah!" Jiang Chen began to use the Blood Cloud Spear, trying to adapt to his sudden burst of strength.

My strength has increased so much that I need to adapt well in order to make good use of every bit of my energy.

Generally speaking, the basic techniques of marksmanship include: thrusting, stabbing, picking, parrying, rolling, smashing, shaking, entangling, blocking, parrying, and deflecting, etc.

Jiang Chen hadn't learned any special techniques; he only used the most basic shooting skills, which were free shooting techniques that could be found online.

However, thanks to his long-term training since childhood, Jiang Chen has a very solid foundation. Now he needs to transform his strength into real power step by step.

After training for a while, Jiang Chen stopped only when he was drenched in sweat. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked towards the door, feeling a little strange.

"That's not right. According to the plot, Instructor Jiang Nian should have heard me practicing, exclaimed in surprise, said it was impossible, and been impressed by his own domineering presence, begging and pleading to be allowed to join the Extreme Martial Arts Academy."

Jiang Chen thought to himself, and after resting for a while, he didn't see anyone appear at the door, which made him a little strange.

He had no choice but to put down the Blood Cloud Spear, place it on the weapon rack, and walk out of the room. He saw Uncle Li lying on the chair and asked in confusion, "Uncle Li, where did the instructor go? He doesn't seem to be at the martial arts school."

Uncle Li chuckled and said, "Yes, Jiang Chen, don't you know? Instructor Jiang Nian went to the headquarters of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy in Yangzhou City on some business. He probably won't be back until evening."

"If you need to speak with him, you can come in the evening."

"So that's how it is. No wonder I haven't seen the instructor yet." Jiang Chen nodded slightly. Even if he had a lot of fun here, he would never see the instructor.

"Thank you, Uncle Li. I'm going back now."

"OK."

Jiang Chen left the Extreme Martial Arts Gym and took the subway and bus back home. On his way back, he was still thinking about what had just happened.

"If I were discovered by Instructor Jiang Nian like Luo Feng, I would be treated specially and receive strong support from the Extreme Martial Arts Academy, instead of slowly drifting along like an ordinary martial artist."

Jiang Chen recalled the conditions that the Limitless Martial Arts Academy had offered Luo Feng: 2000 million in start-up capital, a set of guiding techniques, a set of movement techniques manuals, and a set of sword techniques manuals as a gift. If the amount did not exceed 5000 million, Luo Feng could obtain the martial arts directly.

It's important to know that the starting capital for an ordinary martial artist is only 100 million Chinese yuan.

What's even more enviable is that when Luo Feng went to participate in another assessment, he met Zhuge Tao, a manager of the Extreme Martial Arts Academy.

Manager Zhuge Tao waved his hand and changed the price of the item that cost 5000 million to obtain the guiding technique, movement technique manual, and sword technique manual to less than 1 million, all for free.

Although this amount of money was nothing to Luo Feng during his War God era, it was quite important to him when he first joined the martial arts family, laying a very important foundation for him.

"I will expose myself when the time is right. I can reveal my identity as a mentalist later when the time is right, but I don't need to hide my rapidly improving strength as a martial artist."

"Only by revealing this kind of ability can you gain more attention and acquire more resources."

"However, Instructor Jiang Nian was not here during the day today, which meant our training sessions were disrupted. It's possible that they'll be disrupted again next time."

After thinking for a while, Jiang Chen made up his mind. Since it was not worth waiting for an opportunity that might not be discovered for a long time, he might as well take the initiative and volunteer himself!

Yes, since Instructor Jiang Nian doesn't know my strength, I can just go directly to Instructor Jiang Nian. Wouldn't that solve the problem?

Now that the problem could be solved smoothly, Jiang Chen felt relieved.

Having the strength, I'm naturally not afraid of being exposed. As for my identity as a mentalist, it's not too late to reveal it after I become a war god. In any case, becoming a war god shouldn't be a long process for me.

That same evening.

Jiang Chen picked up his younger siblings from school and took the subway again, arriving at the Extreme Martial Arts Hall in Yi'an District of Yangzhou City.

At this moment, in the hall of the martial arts school, instructor Jiang Nian and the other instructors were conducting free teaching activities, and there were probably three or four thousand people at a glance.

"Good evening, Brother Chen."

"Hello, senior brother."

"Senior brother."

Hearing the students greeting him from all around, Jiang Chen smiled and nodded, then walked straight toward the instructors and teachers at the front.

"I heard that Senior Brother Jiang Chen is already a quasi-martial artist. I'm so envious."

"Yes, my senior is younger than me, but he's much stronger. I'm only an intermediate student!"

"Wow, so powerful! An 18-year-old martial artist! Our martial arts school has produced two outstanding individuals, Jiang Chen and Luo Feng."

The students in these martial arts schools, whether they were beginners, intermediate students, or advanced students, all stared at Jiang Chen's back, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

Jiang Chen walked up to Instructor Jiang Nian. When Jiang Nian saw that it was Jiang Chen, he smiled and said, "Jiang Chen, what brings you here? How's it going? You've become a quasi-martial artist. Do you want to teach your junior brothers and sisters a thing or two?"

Jiang Chen quickly waved his hand and said with a smile, "No, I won't embarrass myself with my limited skills."

"Instructor, I've come here to join the Extreme Martial Arts Academy."

"Joining the Limitless Martial Arts Academy is great." Instructor Jiang Nian nodded with a smile. "However, aren't you saying it too early? You can only join our Limitless Martial Arts Academy family after the martial arts combat assessment."

"No, I want to join the Extreme Martial Arts Gym ahead of time." Jiang Chen shook his head, looked at Jiang Nian, and said directly without any nonsense, "Instructor, my punching power has exceeded 4000kg."

"Oh, 4000kg." Instructor Jiang Nian hadn't heard clearly and was about to offer a casual compliment when he quickly realized what he meant, his eyes widening in surprise.

"What? Your punching power exceeds 4000kg? You're not kidding me, are you, Jiang Chen?" Jiang Nian stared intently at Jiang Chen, his expression serious.

"No," Jiang Chen shook his head and said, "It was just tested today, it can't be wrong."

"You guys, keep teaching them. I have something urgent to attend to." Instructor Jiang Nian's face was flushed with excitement. He directly instructed the instructors next to him to continue teaching the students, and then hurriedly pulled Jiang Chen towards the fourth floor of the advanced student building.

"Jiang Chen, quick, come with me."