High Martial Arts: Become a God by Spending Money, Start by Spending All Your Compensation Funds

In martial arts combat, the sword is agile and skillful, the spear is cunning and swift, but when it comes to hunting exotic beasts, the knife always comes first.

The sword techniques are wide and sweeping, with powerful and heavy strikes. It excels at breaking through armor and bones, and its penetrating power far surpasses that of swords when facing beasts with thick scales.

Furthermore, the sword technique has a high margin for error; in group battles, sweeping and slashing attacks are far more efficient at clearing the field than other weapons.

Even if the blades of the weapons are chipped or broken, they are easy to repair and polish, making them the most worry-free option in the wilderness where resources are scarce.

Most beasts of the third rank and above are thick-skinned and tough, making it difficult to inflict fatal damage with fists and feet alone. Sooner or later, they will need to be equipped with dedicated combat soldiers.

Rather than switching to weaponry training later, it's better to lay a solid foundation now.

The bookshelves in the swordplay section on the third floor aren't numerous, but each book is substantial.

Lin Yun slowly looked through the bookshelf, from the low-level Xuan rank all the way to the Di rank area, his fingertips tracing the covers of each manual before finally stopping at the innermost one.

The cover of the manual was made of dark brown cardboard, with four thin, sharp characters written on it in silver paint.

Nine Forms of Startling Strings!

He pulled it out and opened it; the title page was marked as the highest level of Earth Rank, consisting of nine styles.

The first three moves train the speed of the blade, with the steps following the body's movements, and the blade falling like a twang of a bowstring, aiming to strike first and gain the upper hand.

The third technique, Condensing Edge and Piercing Armor, gathers qi and blood into the blade's edge, specifically targeting the seams of beast scales, capable of piercing even the thickest hide with a single strike.

The last three strikes unleash a burst of energy, unleashing nine beams of light in a short time, making it extremely efficient at clearing out groups of enemies.

This sword technique has no complicated moves; it consists entirely of practical killing techniques honed from the battlefields of alien beasts.

With short charging time and quick recovery, it has a high margin for error and is best suited for long-term hunting in the wild.

When mastered, the sword strikes are so fast that only afterimages remain, and the beasts often suffer fatal wounds before they can even react.

Lin Yun flipped through a couple of pages, looked at a few basic stances, and became more and more satisfied.

This kind of martial arts technique, which emphasizes efficiency and de-emphasizes fancy moves, suits his taste perfectly.

He took the manual to the registration desk, where the staff checked his student ID, made a detailed record, and allowed him to take the manual away to copy it, but he had to return the original in three days.

When Lin Yun came downstairs, Gu Xiaoman was already waiting in the lobby.

He was holding a light blue-covered manual in his hand, and immediately waved it when he saw Lin Yun coming over.

"Have you chosen? I picked a high-level Xuan-rank manual, Swift Shadow Kick." He scratched his head and smiled sincerely.

"With my limited talent, I definitely can't learn Earth-rank cultivation techniques, and even if I did, I wouldn't be able to afford the resources required."

This leg technique emphasizes speed and agility; once mastered, even if you can't win a fight, you can still escape, making it extremely useful for survival in the wild.

Lin Yun nodded in agreement.

Gu Xiaoman is meticulous and observant, making her well-suited for the scout route.

As the two walked out of the library, the western sky was already tinged with a warm orange hue, and the setting sun had ignited the clouds, indicating that sunset was approaching.

The light screen next to the main road of the campus suddenly lit up, and the densely packed class assignment list was updated simultaneously.

Students passing by stopped and gathered around the screen to look for their names, occasionally letting out whispers of surprise or frustration.

Lin Yun and Gu Xiaoman also went over to see the overall class division rules.

The entire grade has 2,000 students, divided into 80 classes, with 25 students in each class. All classes are divided into five sequences: S, A, B, C, and D, based on comprehensive evaluation.

The S-Series has only one class and is the gathering place for the most outstanding talents of this year. Even half of the Eighteen Talents of the Capital and the Thirty-Two Heroes of the Nine Provinces failed to enter the S-Series.

Sequence A has four classes, Sequence B has ten classes, Sequence C has twenty-five classes, and Sequence D has forty classes.

Lin Yun's gaze swept across the C sequence area, and he quickly found his name on the list of Class C1.

He understood the reason after a moment's thought.

His Qi and Blood cultivation level did indeed hold him back, but his performance in the practical combat rating of level nine (lower rank) was impressive enough. In addition, the instructors noticed his foundation in retraining after dispersing his cultivation. Based on the overall evaluation, he was assigned to the top class of the C sequence, which was much better than he had expected.

Just then, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Su Nianhe, saying that she had been assigned to Class A1 and asking Lin Yun how things went.

Lin Yun replied with "Class C1" and sent his congratulations.

The two didn't linger outside and went straight back to their dormitory.

As soon as she entered, Gu Xiaoman slumped into a chair with a long face, but within two seconds she sat up straight, full of energy.

"I'm in class D30, pretty much at the bottom of the class." He said dejectedly, but there wasn't much discouragement in his eyes. "But it's okay, there's a monthly exam, and if I improve a lot, I'll have a chance to move up a class. Anyway, I still have half a year before I decide on my major, so I'll just catch up slowly."

He started counting on his fingers as he spoke.

"When we choose our major at the end of the semester, I'll go for intelligence. I've always had a good memory, and I can remember maps and the habits of alien beasts faster than anyone else. Gathering information and analyzing situations is perfect for me. When I go on missions with the team, I'll be a reliable scout."

Lin Yun nodded upon hearing this.

Gu Xiaoman is quick-witted, has keen observation skills, and is also meticulous. The intelligence department is indeed a good fit for him.

He already knew about the specializations at Diwu: the Martial Arts Department focused on actual combat and was the core of the fighting force; the Intelligence Department was responsible for surveying terrain, analyzing the habits of exotic beasts, and gathering enemy intelligence; the Combat Department researched and forged weapons and armor; and the Pharmacy Department developed elixirs and healing potions.

Each has its own role, and none can be omitted.

His target has always been the martial arts category.

To enter the Martial Arts Department, the minimum requirement is to be a member of the A-level class or have the cultivation level of a Martial Master.

Lin Yun sat on the edge of the bed, considering his next cultivation plan.

He has now completed three rounds of dispersing his cultivation, and is still three rounds away from perfection. Including the resources needed to break through to the Martial Master realm, the total cost will be at least five million.

During the weekdays, I have to attend classes or practice the "Nine Forms of Startling Strings". I can only go out of the city to hunt strange beasts on weekends. Even if I am very lucky, I can only earn two or three hundred thousand in two days, which is far from enough to fill the gap.

We need to find a faster way to make money.

His requirements for himself are:

Within three months, he completed three rounds of skill dissipation, broke through to the Martial Master realm, and fought his way into Class A or even Class S!

Suddenly, a thought struck him.

The system can be exchanged for all kinds of spiritual herbs and rare treasures, and their quality is not low. If they are sold, they can definitely fetch a high price, and the money can be made much faster than hunting exotic beasts.

But as soon as the thought popped into my head, the system's cold notification sounded in my mind.

[WARNING! System items are prohibited from being gifted, traded, or sold. Violation will result in immediate account suspension.]

Lin Yun was stunned for a moment, then let out a bitter laugh.

That's true. If one could freely resell system resources, it would be no different from having a money-printing machine.

He leaned back in his chair, gazing at the twilight gradually settling outside the window, his fingertips lightly tapping the table.

It seems we'll have to find another way to make money.

However, Lin Yun was not in a hurry. He believed that he would eventually find an opportunity to make money, and if all else failed, he would take a long leave of absence.

The most urgent task is to finish copying "The Nine Styles of the Startling String" as soon as possible, as the book needs to be returned in three days.

Lin Yun continued copying until midnight before quickly washing up and going to bed.

Classes will officially begin tomorrow, and he is very curious about the curriculum of the top martial arts academy in the capital.