However, there is a huge risk involved: if you are forced to take the stage before everyone else has even started, it can be very embarrassing.
Finding it somewhat amusing, Shen Qian, seeing that there was still some time left after the second round ended, was too lazy to watch any longer. He greeted everyone and then shrank into a corner to continue practicing the two new techniques he had just acquired.
Having just exchanged them for the two spells, Chen Qian now had a moment to study them carefully.
The cultivation of magical arts and martial arts are actually quite similar.
The only difference is that martial arts techniques arrange and combine the body's vital energy, while spells arrange and combine mental energy. They are also divided into five realms from low to high: beginner, minor success, major success, perfection, and flawless.
Comparatively speaking, the practice of magic is more difficult.
After all, spiritual power is actually invisible and can only be detected when looking inward, unlike the vital energy that flows through the meridians.
After attempting to control his mental energy according to the methods in the first part of "The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," Chen Qian wearily opened his eyes.
He finally understood why almost none of the martial artists from the Mountain and Sea Realm he had ever met walked on two legs.
In short, it boils down to four words: limited energy.
Judging from the results of his recent attempt, it would take him at least three months to cultivate "The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" to a minor level of mastery, which would allow him to initially unleash its power.
Moreover, given Shen Qian's exceptional talent in mental strength, this timeframe is definitely considered fast.
Three months for minor success, one year for major success, three years for perfection, seven years for peak... What a joke! Before, it wouldn't even take a year for Shen Qian to go from a beginner martial artist to a master of the Mountain and Sea realm.
This is still based on the fact that he completely shifted his focus and abandoned martial arts and physical training.
Before sinking, I tried out the operation of "Shadow Gun" again.
Well, the three-star rated "Shadow Gun" is much simpler than the five-star rated "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons," but I estimate it will take about a month to complete it, and nearly two years to reach perfection.
It's been so long, I can't quite accept it before I sink in.
He was used to riding rockets and couldn't stand the old-fashioned green trains.
Therefore, Chen Qian decided to change his approach.
The reason he was so eager to make up for his shortcomings in mental magic was because of what Shi Dingyan said on the rooftop that night.
Regardless of whether there is such a thing as a "nine deaths and one life" or not, one must be fully prepared before sinking.
He can actually use the flawless realm techniques directly now; the system just needs to intervene.
Shen Qian was extremely confident in this; a mere five-star technique was truly something the system could "learn at a glance."
The cost of using it is the consumption of energy.
"Martial arts and spells should consume less energy for the system, so it's not like I can't afford it. Hmm, at worst, I can exchange some money for source stones after the 'Nine Heavens Cup' ends and save them up..."
Shen Qian directly adopted NB, but driven by his cautious nature, he decided to try it out first.
Shen Qian opened his eyes and looked at Cheng Qingqing, who was applying nail polish to the side.
Cheng Qingqing's soles were delicate and smooth, and under the sunlight, they even looked almost glistening. Shen Qian unconsciously swallowed, then cursed himself for being a pervert and quickly looked away.
"Second Senior Sister, can you do me a favor?" Shen Qian transmitted his voice.
"Um."
Cheng Qingqing didn't ask Shen Qian what he was going to do, and simply nodded.
"Take this!"
"What?"
Cheng Qingqing finally looked up in surprise.
"I want to test the power of this new technique I've learned."
"Oh, come on."
Cheng Qingqing lowered her head again, seemingly unconcerned.
Shen Qian knew that the other party was a master of mental power, so he had no scruples and directly activated the system, aiming a shot at Cheng Qingqing.
"Um?"
When Cheng Qingqing, whose brow was throbbing with pain, realized something was wrong, it was already too late. The spell, far exceeding her expected power, directly triggered her primal mental defenses.
There was a muffled groan from Shen Qian, and he fell backward.
Cheng Qingqing quickly helped Shen Qian up, poured a vial of medicine into his mouth, and then asked anxiously, "Are you alright?"
"Hmm, it's alright..."
It took Chen Qian a while to recover his senses. His expression was slightly strange, and the way he looked at Cheng Qingqing became unnatural.
"What's wrong?"
After checking and confirming that Shen Qian was indeed alright, Cheng Qingqing noticed something was off about Shen Qian's eyes and couldn't help but ask in confusion.
"Cough cough, it's nothing, it's nothing..."
"explain!"
Cheng Qingqing raised an eyebrow.
"I just saw some, well, how should I put it, some scenes that violate ethics and morality..."
He could only speak tactfully before sinking down.
Cheng Qingqing seemed to have discerned something, a half-smile appearing on her bright, beautiful face. "Tell me in detail, how exactly does it violate ethics, morality, or the law?"
"Oh dear, Second Senior Sister, you were dressed very lightly, and you even did a little dance using the pillar as a prop, and then, and then..."
"And then we'll entwine our bodies and go to Wushan together?" Cheng Qingqing whispered in Shen Qian's ear, adding to his story.
"Hmm...no offense, but Second Senior Sister, isn't your defensive spell a bit...well, I suggest you change it!"
After nodding, he quickly straightened his expression and made a suggestion.
"What if I told you that the mechanism of my defensive spell was entirely inspired by my heart, and not something I designed?" Cheng Qingqing said calmly.
"Ah, maybe I was mistaken. That woman is definitely not Second Senior Sister..." Shen Qian said awkwardly.
"You brat!" Cheng Qingqing pinched Shen Qian's ear hard, but couldn't say anything harsher.
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