Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 126 Penetrating the Star
Chen Meng did not inquire further about the specific abilities of this martial arts spirituality.

He was simply delighted!
His views are the same as those of Li Kainian and Wang Zhengguo.

Lin Ye is about to step into the arena of the province's top geniuses.

The monsters that dwell at the top of the pyramids almost all possess a powerful family-inherited martial arts spirituality.

They were ahead of the vast majority of people from the very beginning.

Without martial arts talent, even with a solid foundation and superb combat skills, Lin Ye's future path will inevitably be extremely difficult.

But now, this last weakness has been addressed!

After figuring this out, another thought flashed through Chen Meng's mind, and he exclaimed in surprise, "You possess martial arts spirituality, but you haven't used it even once in the previous tests and actual combat?"

"Using this ability places a great burden on one's mental strength."

Chen Meng nodded.

This explanation makes sense.

Lin Ye flicked his wrist, and the spear covered in amethyst emitted a low hum in his hand.

He didn't use any spear techniques; he simply pushed the spear forward.

A deep ravine instantly split open on the hard bluestone ground!

Ouyang Ye's gaze suddenly sharpened.

He stared at the ravine, then looked at the amethyst spear in Lin Ye's hand, and asked.

"This ability can directly enhance the power of your weapon?"

Lin Ye nodded again.

When talking to smart people, there's no need for much nonsense.

Ouyang Ye instantly understood the real reason why Lin Ye insisted on having him customize weapons.

This domineering crystallization ability places stringent requirements on the weapon's material, structure, and even the internal stress during forging.

There is simply no ordinary spear that can perfectly match his ability.

This capability requires a perfect weapon platform to unleash its full potential!
His previous decision to shut down the furnace was primarily because he didn't want to see his weapons rot in the hands of so-called geniuses.

But the more realistic reason is that he is indeed getting old and can no longer reach a higher level in the field of weapon forging.

But at this moment, an unprecedented challenge appeared before Ouyang Ye.

His passion for forging weapons was rekindled!

"Boy..."

"I admit, you touched me."

"Moreover, your ability is indeed highly dependent on the weapon's inherent design and construction..."

He paused, his eyes hardening.

"I'll take this job!"

"But not a single penny less! Fifteen million Alliance Coins, or you're fired!"

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Lin Ye's expression.

Do I look like someone who can casually pull out 15 million?

When it comes to money, he's at a loss.

Seeing that things had taken an unexpected turn for the better, Fang Yuan quickly stepped forward to smooth things over.

"Master Ouyang, don't worry! Money is not a problem!"

"Director Sun gave us a budget of 1200 million, but he also said that if you, Master, were to personally handle the project, the budget could be increased!"

He turned to Lin Ye with a warm smile.

“Brother Lin, we hit it off immediately, let’s be friends. We, Anxingxiang, will cover the difference of three million!”

Lin Ye was somewhat surprised: "Then thank you very much."

Chen Meng also breathed a sigh of relief. He patted Lin Ye on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Lin Ye, it is very rare for the master to make an exception and come out of seclusion for you again. Once you get your exclusive weapon, you must take good care of it and maintain it diligently. Don't let the master's hard work go to waste."

To everyone's surprise, Ouyang Ye snorted coldly upon hearing this.

"Hmph, hypocrite!"

Chen Meng's expression changed.

"I know what kind of people you veterans who have been on the battlefield are!"

"In a real life-or-death struggle, who would cherish their weapons?"

"How could we possibly spend time on maintenance during wartime?"

"Which of you doesn't just throw it away when it gets dull, and replace it when it breaks!"

Chen Meng blushed.

He was speechless, because it was indeed the case.

What I just said was just polite talk for him.

Ouyang Ye ignored Chen Meng and stared at Lin Ye.

"Kid, I'm not asking you to cherish or take care of the weapon I made for you!"

"I only need you to promise me one thing!"

"Use it to kill the alien race!"

"If it gets dull, dented, or broken, come back to me! I'll make you a new one for free!"

"I don't ask you to cherish my hard work."

"I only ask that when you destroy it, you use the blood and lives of those alien races to sacrifice for its weapons!"

……

Forging a unique weapon takes time.

Even if Ouyang Ye, a master blacksmith, gathered the core team of the entire Styrax Forging Workshop and worked day and night to serve Lin Ye alone, it would still take at least a week.

Lin Ye returned home.

I was stunned by the sight in the living room when I opened the door.

Although he had guessed that the city would give a reward, he did not expect it to be such an extravagant display.

Is this just a direct transfer of the one-month quota that the Education Bureau allocated to all schools in the city?
"Welcome home, young master of the Lin family, who has set an unprecedented record in Dongjiang! Salute!"

Lin Wei stood ramrod straight and gave Lin Ye a salute.

The next second, under Lin Ye's disapproving look, she couldn't hold back any longer, burst out laughing, and pounced on Lin Ye to give him a big hug.

Then, as usual, he pinched his younger brother's increasingly thick skin and said, "You actually got first place! Amazing!"

A sumptuous feast was already prepared on the table.

Lin Ye immediately saw his father Lin Tao's somewhat tired but excited and proud face projected onto the dining table by a virtual device.

A warm feeling welled up in my heart.

The long-awaited atmosphere of family reunion touched Lin Ye's heartstrings, which had been taut all along.

At this moment, he was no longer the number one martial artist in Dongjiang.

He is not the pillar of the family.

He was just the youngest member of the family.

On the other end of the video, Lin Tao looked at his son with red eyes.

"Xiaoye, Dad is so proud of you!"

……

A week has passed in the blink of an eye.

Benzoin Weapon Forging Workshop, Ouyang Ye's exclusive workshop.

"Try it."

Ouyang Ye's voice carried a hint of weariness, but more than that, it conveyed a sense of satisfaction and relief at the completion of his work.

He handed a long spear that lay quietly on the forging table to Lin Ye.

Lin Ye was overjoyed.

He had been looking forward to this day for far too long.

This is a long spear that is entirely black, with countless strange light blue patterns on its shaft.

The patterns flowed under the light, as if a dazzling galaxy had been imprinted on the gun body.

The spearhead is not a traditional rhombus or cone shape, but a multi-faceted structure, each facet is extremely sharp, and the tip is condensed into a point of cold light. At first glance, it feels as if even the soul will be pierced by it.

The entire gun, like a perfect work of art, is full of mysterious and powerful beauty.

Lin Ye reached out and grasped the long spear.

He was somewhat surprised the moment he got his hands on it.

Too light.

The gun was so light it was almost weightless.

"To complement your martial arts spirit, I used a special hollow keel structure inside the gun."

Ouyang Ye seemed to sense his confusion and explained.

Upon hearing this, Chen Meng, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of worry on his face.

He was outspoken and said directly, "Weapons that are too light can sometimes be a disadvantage for martial artists who are already strong, as they can affect their ability to generate power."

"It's still a hollow structure; can its strength really withstand high-pressure combat?"

Ouyang Ye glanced at Chen Meng and sneered, "A normal spear would never be made like this; that would be suicide."

"But his is different."

"Boy, use your power to fill it up!"

Lin Ye nodded without the slightest hesitation.

With a thought, he mobilized a small portion of his mental energy.

The next moment, the black spear in his hand seemed to come alive!
The starry patterns on the gun suddenly lit up, and a faint purple light surged into the hollow gun body!
Om-!
The spear emitted a deep hum, and a layer of dazzling purple crystal instantly covered the tip, its sharp light surging so brightly that it was blinding!
Chen Meng's eyes lit up instantly! That's it!

That's what it feels like!

The gun he had previously seen felt flashy but impractical; it was beautiful, but lacked the sharpness and menacing a weapon of death should possess.

At this moment, after being infused with Lin Ye's martial arts spirituality, it truly transformed into a ferocious weapon that would devour anyone it chose!
Chen Meng looked at Lin Ye.

This was the first time he had ever seen such pure surprise and satisfaction in Lin Ye's eyes.

Chen Meng knew that Lin Ye liked this gun.

With the blessing of martial arts spirituality, all the problems he had mentioned before no longer existed.

Lin Ye certainly liked it!

He discovered that the spear, made of some unknown material and metal, resonated perfectly with his crystallization abilities.

The mental energy required to crystallize this spear is several times greater than that required to conjure a purple crystal spear out of thin air!
At the same time, the overall strength, toughness, and conductivity of the gun body far exceed any gun he has ever used!

Just then, Ouyang Ye's two apprentices carried an extremely heavy alloy dummy and placed it in the center of the courtyard.

Ouyang Ye gestured with his chin towards Lin Ye.

"This dummy is made of G-7 type titanium-nickel alloy. Its defensive capabilities are comparable to most of the Tianyuan alien races below level 6, which are known for their defensive capabilities."

"Try it."

Lin Ye nodded.

He walked up to the alloy dummy and assumed a fighting stance.

Piercing Clouds and Breaking Army Spear Technique, First Form.

Straight thrust!

Lin Ye's arm jerked, and the spear transformed into a straight, dark purple bolt of lightning, stabbing out fiercely!

laugh!
A barely audible sound, like the soft sizzle of a hot knife cutting into butter.

Everyone present, including Lin Ye himself, was stunned to see the spear pass through the chest of the alloy dummy without any obstruction, with the tip protruding from its back.

Lin Ye did not use the Qi and Blood Burst Technique of the Opening Meridian Realm.

There was no charged attack or use of gun techniques.

But this incredibly basic thrust unleashed a terrifyingly powerful force!
The entire process was eerily quiet.

So easy...like piercing through a block of tofu.

Lin Ye was somewhat stunned.

He knew better than anyone that if he had been using those standard rifles against a target of this hardness, there would have been only one outcome with his shot.

The spear tip broke off, turning the long spear into a long staff.

But now...

Lin Ye drew his spear and looked at the hole in the dummy's chest.

The edges of the hole are smooth as a mirror, without any trace of curling or tearing.

This means that the sharpness and power contained in the spear tip at the moment of penetration have completely crushed the internal structure of the alloy!

This gun... is ridiculously powerful!

"Gudong."

Ouyang Ye's two apprentices swallowed hard, their Adam's apples bobbing, and looked at Lin Ye with eyes full of awe and fear.

They were the closest to where that shot was fired.

In that instant, they all felt as if they were being targeted by a gun.

It felt as if if the tip of that gun touched even a little, one's body would be silently pierced through, just like that alloy dummy.

Chen Meng's eyes narrowed slightly, his heart filled with turmoil.

He could feel that the enhancement this gun provided to Lin Ye's martial arts skills was simply exaggerated!

"Okay, is there anything else you're not satisfied with? If you're not satisfied, I can change it."

Ouyang Ye's voice rang out. He looked at Lin Ye with an incredibly pure gaze, as if he would immediately start over if Lin Ye had any dissatisfaction.

"I am very satisfied."

Lin Ye turned around and bowed deeply to the old man, expressing his heartfelt gratitude: "Thank you, Master Ouyang."

"Ah."

Ouyang Ye nodded, seemingly pleased.

"Then there's only one last thing left."

"This gun should really be my last creation."

"I've put a lot of effort into it, but I still can't figure out what to name it."

Ouyang Ye looked at Lin Ye.

"Since it's your gun and you find it easy to use, you can name it."

Lin Ye stroked the cold yet seemingly alive gun barrel, pondering for a moment.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the workshop and reach the boundless universe.

"Let's call it... Piercing Star."

Piercing through the stars!

The name made Chen Meng and Ouyang Ye pause for a moment, and they pondered it carefully.

What a big spirit!
"Piercing Star..."

"Not bad, it's a good name! You young people should have this kind of spirit that dares to break through the heavens!"

"This gun is just missing the final step of sharpening and imbuing it with spiritual energy. It won't take long; it can be done in a few hours."

"Once it's done, I'll have someone deliver it to your home personally."

"You go back first."

Lin Ye nodded and returned the Piercing Star Spear to Ouyang Ye.

Just then, Chen Meng's personal terminal on his wrist suddenly vibrated.

It was a message from Principal Wang Zhengguo.

After reading it, Chen Meng's expression turned serious. He said to Lin Ye, "Lin Ye, there's news about this year's Qiming General Training Camp! Principal Wang wants us to come to his office immediately to discuss the details in person."

……

Half an hour later, at Dongjiang No.1 Middle School, in the principal's office.

Wang Zhengguo took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, leaned back in his wide chair, and looked serious and worried.

"The situation is more complicated than I imagined."

"This year is a year of geniuses across the country. In Beijing and Shanghai alone, three or four exceptionally talented individuals have emerged, a phenomenon that is rare to be seen in decades."

"Not only that, but a large number of promising talents have emerged in Ninghai, making the competition for official places in this year's Qiming General Training Camp unprecedentedly fierce."

"All fifty spots were filled a week ago."

"Dongjiang originally did not receive any spots this time."

"But it can only be said that it was a matter of timing and luck. It was because of the surge of geniuses in the province this year that many martial arts families were dissatisfied with the allocation of quotas and jointly filed an appeal with the Ninghai Military Department. Only then did the military department make an exception and decide to add a final selection process to determine the final candidates."

As he spoke, he pushed a document with bright red lettering at the top in front of Lin Ye.

Lin Ye took the document.

[Urgent Notice Regarding the Final Selection Assessment for the 167 Ninghai Province "Qiming General Star" Martial Arts Training Camp]

Lin Ye skimmed through the text, his gaze finally settling on the location and content of the assessment.

He saw a term—Level 4 occupied zone.

Since the beginning of the Martial Dao Era, the war between the human race and the alien race of Tianyuan has been at a stalemate. However, in the early stages of the war, large swathes of the world were invaded by the alien race, and some of these areas have not yet been fully recovered.

These areas are collectively referred to as the "occupied areas".

Level 1 occupied zones are areas completely controlled by the Tianyuan alien race. They are equivalent to the alien race's war front stationed in the Earth plane. Unless a large-scale war of annihilation is launched, they cannot be recovered.

The Level 2 occupied zone is the frontline battlefield where both sides are still engaged in fierce fighting. The Seventh War Zone, where Lin Ye's father is located, is essentially a Level 2 occupied zone.

Level 3 occupied areas are areas where the main force of the alien race has been eliminated, but small groups of forces still linger and stubbornly resist using the complex terrain. It will take a lot of effort and manpower to reclaim them in a short period of time.

As for the Level 4 occupied zone, it refers to the area where the alien races have been basically driven out and recovered, but due to long-term pollution from the Tianyuan energy and source crystals, a large number of powerful mutated beasts have sprung up in the area, while a very small number of alien remnants also exist.

“Almost all Level 4 occupied zones have one thing in common: although the environment is harsh, the threat level is relatively controllable. Before the military completely eliminates them, they are often temporarily sealed off as a training ground for prospective or newly promoted martial artists.”

Wang Zhengguo spoke up, filling in the gaps in the concepts that Lin Ye was unaware of.

Lin Ye understood.

It's all written clearly in the document.

Of the fifty people who were shortlisted in the preliminary selection, the ten with the lowest overall scores will join the twenty-seven top talents recommended by various cities in the province, for a total of thirty-seven people, to enter the Level 4 occupied area of ​​Linchuan.

Everyone will be there for a week-long wilderness survival competition!

Ultimately, only those who survive and rank in the top ten will qualify for this year's Provincial Qiming General Training Camp.

"I really can't understand what the people up there are thinking!"

"Sending you high school students straight into a real, desolate wasteland! Even the least dangerous level 4 occupied zone is far too risky!"

"I've heard of Linchuan. There are many high-concentration source crystal veins there that haven't been cleared yet. The harsh environmental radiation alone is a huge burden and harm to martial artists!"

The atmosphere in the office became somewhat oppressive for a moment.

Only Lin Ye, after hearing all this, showed no worry whatsoever in his eyes; instead, an unprecedented light flashed in them.

A large amount of uncleaned source crystals?
Are powerful mutant beasts everywhere?

There might even be a small number of lone members of other races?
Lin Ye, who had already cleared the abandoned city and was worried about having nowhere to level up, felt his heart racing.

This is hardly a hellish selection process.

This is clearly tailor-made for him, the perfect leveling area!

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