Chapter: The Elite Visit
The morning sun bathed the Central City Elementary School in a warm glow as students whispered excitedly in groups. A rare and special event was happening today: an elite martial artist, a Grade 4 powerhouse, was visiting their school. For many students, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see someone who stood at the pinnacle of their city.
Aryan walked into the classroom, finding his friends already buzzing with excitement.
"Can you believe it?" Zayn exclaimed. "A Grade 4 martial artist! I heard his name is Master Kieran, and he's famous for his unique fist techniques."
"I heard he once fought off a mutant beast horde single-handedly," another friend added.
Aryan sat quietly, his mind racing. A Grade 4 martial artist was leagues above him. The power such a person wielded was unimaginable for someone still at the foundation phase.
"Let's hurry to the auditorium," someone shouted.
The students quickly formed lines and marched to the massive auditorium, which could accommodate thousands of people. By the time Aryan and his friends arrived, the room was already packed with students and teachers, all waiting in anticipation.
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After a few minutes, the doors at the back of the stage opened, and a tall, broad-shouldered man walked in. He was dressed in a simple yet elegant martial artist's uniform, and his presence alone commanded respect.
Master Kieran stood at the center of the stage, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. A faint smile tugged at his lips as he addressed the audience.
"Good morning, students," he began, his voice calm but powerful. "I am Kieran, an elite martial artist at Grade 4. I'm here today not just to inspire you but to remind you that greatness is within your reach, no matter where you start."
His speech was both motivational and awe-inspiring. He spoke about his struggles during his early days, his relentless training, and his journey to becoming one of the strongest martial artists in the region.
"But," Kieran said, his voice dropping to a serious tone, "strength is not achieved by sheer willpower alone. It requires skill, discipline, and mastery of techniques."
He paused, letting his words sink in before continuing.
"Today, I will demonstrate a fist technique that has accompanied me through countless battles. It is called the Falling Star Fist. This technique is designed to compress all of one's strength into a single, devastating blow. I will show it to you once. If anyone can learn it and replicate it within three days, I will reward them with ten middle-grade energy bars."
The entire auditorium erupted in gasps and murmurs. Ten middle-grade energy bars! That was equivalent to a hundred low-grade bars, a fortune for any student.
Aryan's heart raced. "This could solve all my problems for months," he thought.
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The Demonstration
Master Kieran stepped forward, his movements smooth and precise. He raised his right fist, and a faint energy ripple surrounded it.
"Watch carefully," he said.
With a sharp breath, he took a single step forward and unleashed the technique. His fist glowed like a falling star, and the energy compressed into a blinding streak that struck the air with a deafening boom. The shockwave reverberated through the auditorium, leaving the audience stunned.
"Remember," Kieran said as the energy dissipated, "this technique is not about brute force alone. It is about precision, timing, and control."
The students watched him in awe, but many whispered among themselves, doubting their ability to learn such an advanced technique.
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As Aryan replayed the demonstration in his mind, he suddenly heard the familiar chime of his system.
[System Notification: The Falling Star Fist has been detected. Do you wish to learn this technique? Cost: 10 points.]
Aryan's eyes widened. The system could learn techniques for him? This was a game-changer.
Without hesitation, Aryan mentally confirmed.
[Deducting 10 points… Technique learned: Falling Star Fist (Level 1).]
A rush of information flooded Aryan's mind. He could see the steps, the timing, the energy manipulation—all of it as clear as day. It was as if he had practiced the technique for years.
He clenched his fist, feeling the new knowledge settle into his body.
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The demonstration ended, and the students were dismissed. Aryan's friends were still talking about the technique as they walked back to class.
"Man, that technique looked impossible," Zayn said, shaking his head. "Even if we train nonstop, we'd never be able to master it in three days."
Aryan stayed quiet, a small smile playing on his lips. He knew what he had to do.
That evening, after returning home, Aryan went to his backyard and began practicing the Falling Star Fist. Thanks to the system's guidance, his movements were flawless. With each repetition, he felt the technique becoming more natural.
By the time he stopped for dinner, Aryan was confident he had mastered the basics. He just needed a chance to showcase his skills in front of Master Kieran.
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As Aryan lay in bed that night, he couldn't help but feel excited. The prospect of earning ten middle-grade energy bars was within his grasp, and with the system's help, he had a significant advantage.
"This is just the beginning," Aryan thought, staring at the ceiling. "If I can master this, there's no limit to what I can achieve."
Then he started his calculation session. He had already cutivated for 5 hours today.Now he will cultuvate for 3 hours.
[You have run 15 cycles.150 points are gained]
[You have run 15 cycles.150 points are gained]
[You have run 15 cycles.150 points are gained]
....
[You have run 2700 cycles.27000 points are gained]
After 3 hours he stopped. Looking at the evolution points in the panel he was very satisfied
[Evolution points: 105000]
Yesterday after perfecting his proficiency he still had 33000 points left and today he gain 72000 point in total.
Suddenly he heard the system notification again
[Host has now more 100000 points. The cultivation technique can be upgraded to the next level.Want to do it? But it is suggested that the host has enough energy supply because it will take a massive amount of energy after the upgrade]
Aryan was flabbergasted. The cultivation technique could be upgraded level?
Then excitement rushed all over his head. After some time he was able to control him self. Because there was a warning. So he decided to collect the energy bars first.Then he will upgrade this breathing technique.
He looked at his panel
[Name]: Aryan Osmont
[Cultivation]: Ordinary Human (Foundation)
[Cultivation Technique]: Vital Wave Breathing (Diamond) (Upgradable) | Proficiency: 100%
[Strength]: 153.32 kg
[Evolution Points]: 105000
[Skill]: Falling star fist(Level 1) (Upgradable)
His strength increased again. It was 152.12 kg before,now it is 153.32. It increased about 1.2 kg.Meaning after 100% proficiency his strength increased 150 grams per hour. It was a huge boost. It was only from the technique alone. He knew there were many kinds of rare tresure in this world which can increase strength in the foundation phase. His system also had this type of treasure like the basic body strengthening potion.
There were also intermediate body strengthening potion which was now grayed. He believed, it would be available after his strength reached a certain height.He wasn't worried about anything now.He only needed time.
Now Aryan was even more determined to become stronger as he got the taste of becoming stronger each passing day.
The stars outside seemed to shine brighter that night, as if reflecting the determination in Aryan's heart. The journey to greatness had only just begun.