Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent

Chapter 125: Compare

In the Third Education Building.

By now, there were over forty students present. The arrival of Lian Ying and his companions didn't cause much of a stir.

After a brief wait, Yu Chijie, the instructor, arrived. Before the students could say anything, he immediately began, "Today, we will discuss the relationship between Force and the circulation of qi and blood—"

"Enough with the lectures! We've memorized these lessons by heart. Grandmaster Yu, let's get straight to fighting."

"Yeah, Grandmaster Yu, you promised us practical class. But we've only had nineteen matches in ten days. That's hardly enough! Grandmaster Li next door has twenty matches a day. Your progress in ten days can't even match his one day."

"Didn't you rest yesterday? Why are you resting again today? Are we going to fight or not? You grandmasters are so fussy. You treat each match like you're going to the execution ground. There's no urgency at all."

The students urged him on, with no sign of respect in their words.

The sight of the students behaving this way gave Lian Ying, who was eagerly awaiting a practical match with Yu Chijie, a bad feeling.

Zhang Shan couldn't help but mutter, "Only nineteen matches in ten days? This practical class is so lame."

"Tell me about it," a student seated next to him immediately agreed and complained. "Is it that hard to admit you can't do it? If you're not up to it, why hold a practical class? I should have signed up with Ran Jinghua. He is a Martial Saint. His teaching quality should be far superior."

At that moment, another student chimed in into the conversation. "Brother, if you think highly of Martial Saint Ran's teaching quality, you're too naive. Let me tell you about it; up to now, he has only fought sixteen matches. That's fewer than Yu Chijie."

The student was a bit surprised. "Sixteen matches? But I heard he fought about ten matches a day."

"Nine out of ten matches are just drills, can you believe it? They hardly even use their Aura Force. No one so much as spits blood! The teaching content is incredibly watered down!"

The student who joined the conversation last complained, "Now that I think about it, Grandmaster Li is more reliable. At least his fights were real."

Zhang Shan found it hard to believe. "Things are actually so bad with the other teachers?"

"You didn't know?"

"No, I've been studying under Grandmaster Li for the past ten days."

"Wow, brother, how did you manage to get lessons with him for ten days straight? Teach me your ways."

"Well... I don't really know. Maybe it's because our names are simple and easy to remember for him?"

The group whispered among themselves, causing the classroom order to deteriorate. However, Yu Chijie couldn't say much in response. This was because the instructors in Astral Hall didn't hold as much authority as those in outside schools.

Yu Chijie knew that if he let the students continue like this, the class wouldn't proceed smoothly. In the end, he reluctantly said, "Let's have a practical combat lesson then."

His organs still ached even after taking the medicinal supplements.

His mouth couldn't but twitch. How exactly does Li Pin conduct his classes? Does he have a piece of healing astral equipment at home? But even astral equipment can't restore the primordial qi depleted from Blood Core Eruption. Could It be that he is taking the Pill of Rebirth like candy every day?

Yu Chijie regretted starting a practical combat class just because he couldn't stand Li Pin taking their students.

If he wasn't careful, he might end up biting off more than he could chew.[1]

Pondering, he quickly scanned the students. His eyes soon landed on Lian Ying and brightened up immediately.

He knew Lian Ying. Half a month ago, Li Pin had beaten him along with two other students alone. From this, it was evident that, while he might possess some skills, his overall level was likely limited. Moreover, he looked like a pushover.

Yu Chijie quickly suggested, "Since we have a new face here, why don't we have him demonstrate to us his practical combat skills first?"

Lian Ying was momentarily stunned. He tentatively pointed at himself with a little surprise. "Me?"

He had expected this session to yield nothing, thinking he wouldn't get a turn among the forty or so students. But now...

It seemed like luck had landed right in his lap!

I, Lian Ying, must be blessed with good fortune. One day, I will master my Force and step into the Overt Force realm. When that time comes, revenge might not be unnecessary. After all, I must admit that Mr. Li does have genuine skills, but at the very least, I must have a match with him to make him understand that Astral Cultivators are not to be trifled with.

With this thought, Lian Ying cheerfully stood up and went onto the stage.

"You're Lian Ying? Don't be nervous. Just perform like usual," Yu Chijie said. After that, he addressed the students. "Although only one of you will spar with me, your levels are all similar. Watch my match with Lian Ying closely. I'll ask questions afterward to see what you've learned."

Hearing that, despite not having been chosen to spar with Yu Chijie, the students focused intently, not wanting to miss anything.

Having learned the importance of respect through his half a month with Li Pin, Lian Ying politely said, "Mr. Yu, please give me your guidance."

With Li Pin, disrespect would lead to harsher treatment.

"Consider this a demonstration. I'll make the first move. Study my technique closely," Yu Chijie replied straightforwardly.

Striking first gave him a tactical edge. Against these formidable Astral Cultivators, he could not afford to give them any opportunity to react. Moreover, their innate ability to suppress their opponents could hinder Yu Chijie's ability to perform to his fullest potential. He needed to act quickly and decisively to finish the match as soon as possible.

With that thought, he burst into action, lunging forward like an arrow released from a bow. His qi and blood surged, and his Vitality, Qi, and Spirit reached their peak in a split second.

Lian Ying had already been on high alert before Yu Chijie made his move. As Yu Chijie unleashed the spiritual qi pressure and the Force across his body, Lian Ying's expression turned extremely serious.

In terms of sheer pressure, Grandmaster Yu is almost on par with Grandmaster Li.

Lian Ying's qi and blood surged instantly. He crouched slightly, pushing off the ground with power. He exploded forward as he met Yu Chijie's charge head-on.

At the moment of contact, Lian Ying twisted slightly to avoid Yu Chijie's direct punch. Force surging through his arm, Lian Ying's right hand shot out like lightning, striking Yu Chijie's shoulder.

If someone could see through the flesh, they would notice Lian Ying's biceps visibly bulging.

However, before Lian Ying could crush Yu Chijie's shoulder with his grip, Yu Chijie's shoulder suddenly jolted and slipped free, like a stubborn piece of gum. Taking advantage of the moment, Yu Chijie's left hand formed a knife-like strike and shot out, aiming for Lian Ying's vital points.

The strike was accompanied by a strong gust of wind that made Lian Ying's forehead throb with pain.

"Good!"

Faced with this fierce strike, Lian Ying's spirit surged.

In the next moment, he let out a low growl, his intent ignited. His left hand sliced upward, blocking Yu Chijie's downward strike.

As their arms clashed, Lian Ying's body jolted slightly. With a subtle shift in his stance, he redirected the full force of Yu Chijie's attack, channeling it outward along the angle of his arm.

To his surprise, the process was surprisingly easy. It was completely different from the explosive force he experienced with Grandmaster Li.

Each of Grandmaster Li's strikes landed on a precise acupoint, disrupting his opponent's qi and blood. In contrast, Grandmaster Yu's attacks seemed haphazard and lacked focus.

Despite these thoughts crossing his mind, Lian Ying's movements remained swift. Following Yu Chijie's strike, Lian Ying's qi and blood surged. He turned his punch into a palm and aimed it at Yu Chijie's head, using the same method that Yu Chijie had used against him.

As he pressed down with his palm, his hand turned deep red.

The ten days of fighting with Li Pin had honed his qi and blood to near perfection. When he struck, the energy surged and exploded, creating a shockwave.

Bang!

A thunderous roar erupted at close range!

Aura Force! This was an attack comparable to an Aura Force! There was no technique at all; it was a pure display of strength!

Yu Chijie's pupils dilated. It's unstoppable!

Having just unleashed one burst of force, Yu Chijie had no time to launch another. In this situation, his only option was to retreat.

He fell back violently!

However, having retreated, he lost the initiative.

Lian Ying had experienced many brutal battles and was far more adept at combat than before. He would not miss this opportunity.

As Lian Ying strode forward, he leveraged his pure strength alone to close the gap between him and Yu Chijie. His palm, infused with immense force, followed Yu Chijie's retreat and struck with devastating impact.

The palm strike surged like a floodgate opening, unleashing a torrent of power akin to a thousand galloping horses, crashing down relentlessly.

Not good!

At the crucial moment, Yu Chijie had no choice but to guard with his arms.

Bang!

The force exploded. The impact shook the Aura Cultivation Grandmaster violently.

Lian Ying's qi and blood were far superior to Yu Chijie's. Having already been in a disadvantageous position, Yu Chijie's arm twisted unnaturally as he blocked against the fearsome strength. The overwhelming power hit his arm and slammed it against his chest.

"Thousand Kills! Break!" Lian Ying roared.

He leaped up and, like a ferocious beast charging forward, crashed into Yu Chijie with a terrifying momentum.

Under this violent onslaught, Yu Chijie felt as though he was being crushed by the Atomic Will, and his eyes filled with fear.

Bang!

The sheer force of the impact made Yu Chijie feel as though he had been hit by a speeding truck. He was thrown ten meters away and flew off the stage, still shaking from the blow.

"Ha!"

Lian Ying roared, instinctively mimicking Li Pin. He took a giant stride forward, ready to chase after Yu Chijie and deliver another powerful blow before Yu Chijie had the chance to touch the ground.

However, Lian Ying saw Yu Chijie spewing blood in the air, forming a mist of crimson blood.

Lian Ying instantly halted his pursuit.

Bang!

The pause allowed Yu Chijie to crash heavily to the ground with a dull thud. He continued to slide backward for several meters

"Cough, cough..."

He struggled, trying to stand up and maintain his image of an instructor. However, before he could rise, he hacked out another mouthful of blood.

"Ugh..."

Seeing the tragic and pitiful sight, Lian Ying stood there, stunned.

For a moment, the only thought in his mind was... Grandmaster Yu... is he really this fragile?

1. suggests that if you take too much risk, you might end up in a worse situation than before. ☜