Chapter 109 - 71: Moves that specifically target the lower body should be banned

"Why must the weak fight!" Wang Qi paced back and forth anxiously. This was the fifth time he had said this in the past half hour. The level of the Immortal Institute Disciples participating in the Martial Arts Examination at the North Slope of Xin Mountain was mostly similar, but not everyone could resolve a fight with a few punches and kicks like Wang Qi. As a result, he had been kept waiting for his fifth duel. Initially, Wang Qi had watched a few other disciples' duels with interest, given that even during the Qi Cultivation Stage the combat was full of sound and light effects, far surpassing Earth's movie technology. However, it wasn't long before he couldn't keep his interest. Damn it! I'm all about the plot! I'm one of the cool, detail-oriented lore fans! I don't enjoy these sorts of special-effects-only films! Being stuck in lopsided battles all the time was dull, but it beat having nothing to do! "Impatience is a sign of an overheated heart," said Su Junyu. "You need to cool down." "Stop using brothel jokes when you're still wet behind the ears," replied Wang Qi, bored out of his mind. Su Junyu was dumbstruck. "I've never seen someone with such shameless audacity... What kind of thinking links cooling down with brothels immediately?" "Virgins like that." "Why would you even reveal that about yourself..." "Heh..." In the monthly Martial Arts Examination, the Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm was responsible for 70 percent of the scoring, while the remaining 30 percent came from the evaluations of the Foundation Establishment Stage Teaching Assistants. Additionally, the teaching assistants were responsible for stopping the duels at the appropriate times after both sides had given their all, to prevent the disciples from sustaining impossible injuries. Therefore, both Xiang Qi and Su Junyu could only greet him in passing. And there stood Yang Jun a short distance away, Wu Fan really dared not to strike up a conversation with either side, considering the friendships involved. As it turned out, Wang Qi didn't get his fifth duel until the evening. "Damn it," Wang Qi stomped his feet in anger when the Great Grandmaster proctor announced the end of the day's examination, telling everyone to gather at the same place tomorrow. Wu Fan chuckled awkwardly, "Is it possible you have too much pent-up energy?" "F*ck, are you starting to drop your integrity too?" This didn't fit the character, Brother Tiandao! Wu Fan didn't fully understand what Wang Qi had said, but according to his own interpretation, he replied, "Recently, you've seemed exhausted most of the time, only showing vigorous energy these past couple of days. Oh, I should say... you have excess energy with no outlet." Wang Qi stroked his chin, "The past couple of days..." Seems like it's when I stopped cultivating some Divine Skills and started focusing on just a few? Since there was less content to cultivate, the practice time naturally shortened... "So, it turns out to be good sleep..." mused Wang Qi thoughtfully. "Looks like I should stay up late less in the future. Even if a cultivator's physique is stronger than ordinary people, without physical fatigue, mental fatigue can still be dangerous... I shouldn't work on problems late at night anymore." Wu Fan was surprised, "Wang Qi, you're solving problems every night?" "Of course, I'm the hardworking type of top student!" Wu Fan shook his head, "Inconceivable. To think you weren't sleeping well, I was sure you were out partying every night. Really, based on your usual behavior, you're nothing like the 'hardworking' type." "Is that how you see me?" "Actually, in everyone's eyes, you're the type who parties all the way." Neither noticed that Yang Jun, not far away, clenched his fists tighter upon hearing this conversation. The next morning, the disciples gathering at the Immortal Institute's gate were led up the North Slope by the Grandmaster to participate in the Martial Arts Examination. Today, Wang Qi didn't have to wait long. "Wu Shiqin, Wang Qi, proceed to area eight, lane eight to get ready." "Mmmpff... The long-awaited fated battle!" Wang Qi walked toward the field with a bizarre laugh, while Wu Fan quipped from behind, "You're just too bored." The girl in black, always so detached, now had an eager spark in her eyes. "We drew last time, as you didn't give it your all," the girl fixed her gaze on Wang Qi, speaking seriously. "I want to see how big the gap is between us now." "Not a bad idea." Wang Qi gave a thumbs up in approval. Wu Shiqin said no more. The Foundation Establishment Stage Teaching Assistant then signaled for the fight to begin. Wang Qi took a step forward, launching a probing attack. Wu Shiqin's cultivation of the Heavenly Song was on a completely different level compared to others. And since she had realized the importance of theory a month ago, she surely had improved even more. A rash attack might just lead to a counter-injury. But Wu Shiqin's action surprised everyone. She raised her fist high and smashed it into the ground with force. Wang Qi was startled for a moment, then quickly drew back in response. Wu Shiqin had channeled the Thunder Power from her body into the earth, electric energy dispersing from her fists and feet, creating different Electric Potential zones on the ground. The Electric Potential distribution centered around Wu Shiqin, weakening with distance, thus being lower the further it was from her. If Wang Qi stepped into this field, his feet would end up at two different Electric Potentials, resulting in an Electric Potential difference. That's what's known on Earth as step voltage. As the earth is a far better conductor than the air, this move might not be as flashy as creating an electric field around oneself, but it was very practical. Moreover, one could avoid the harm of step voltage by taking small steps, hopping on one foot, making sure not to touch the ground with both feet at the same time. However, how could a cultivator under such conditions bring out the essence of their Step Technique? Therefore, this move is particularly effective against an enemy with an exquisite Step Technique. Especially annoying to Wang Qi was the fact that the electric energy caused by a step voltage coursed through the lower body, from the feet, up the legs, through the pelvic area, and back to the earth. Although the books stated this attack wouldn't pass through vital organs, it was clear that one 'vital organ' was inevitably going to be affected. Such a technique targeting the lower body should be banned by Jianghu Morality! Have you ever seen an Immortal who uses cheap moves like Monkey Stealing Peaches or Immortals Picking Grapes? With this thought in mind, Wang Qi retreated several meters and observed Wu Shiqin from a distance. This move consumed a lot of Heavenly Song Power, so Wu Shiqin probably wouldn't maintain it for long. But as soon as Wang Qi got closer, she would likely release a burst of energy, and this stalemate was not beneficial. Raising my own Electric Potential and then rushing through? That seemed flawed too. Besides the loss of Mana that would pour into the ground, a more crucial point was that Wu Shiqin knew this method too! If Wang Qi increased his Electric Potential, she could simply raise hers in turn. This would inevitably turn the battle into a comparison of Heavenly Song Power. And with Wang Qi practicing numerous Cultivation Techniques, his Heavenly Song Power was actually not as strong as Wu Shiqin's. What should he do?