Chapter 62: Chapter 62 Traits, Martial Preparation
How can it be faster?
By directly adding attribute points, of course.
Previously, he thought spending experience points on basic martial arts was a low-cost performance.
The same experience, used to improve advanced martial arts, yields attributes far beyond the former.
However, that happens only when the basic martial arts level is high, for example, from Level 1 to Level 2, from Level 2 to Level 3. The higher the level, the lower the cost performance of using experience points to improve.
From Level 0 to Level 1, it’s different.
Not only does it consume less experience points, but the difficulty is also higher.
At this time, consuming experience points to improve can be described as achieving twice the result with half the effort.
"I should have thought of it earlier."
Chen Fan felt a bit regretful.
But it wasn’t all bad; at least Uncle Zhang and the others saw his effort.
"It seems today I can not only learn the Basic Spear Technique but also the Basic Saber Technique."
He showed a smile on his face, then, with a thought, invested some experience points into the Basic Spear Technique.
Basic Spear Technique proficiency soared directly to nearly 70%.
"Sure enough."
He felt joyful.
If it weren’t for previous practice, it would have taken only three experience points to level up Basic Spear Technique from zero to Level 1.
"I wonder what traits will be unlocked."
He showed anticipation in his eyes and invested another experience point.
Immediately, a warm current spread throughout his body, dissipating some fatigue.
Just too subtle.
"Constitution must have enhanced, power too, and it seems the body has gotten slightly lighter. Could it be that three traits were unlocked at once?"
He quickly looked, and his eyes showed shocked.
Basic Spear Technique: lv1 (3.5%), Traits: Strengthen Body Level 1, Powerful Level 1, Swift Level 1, Martial Preparation Level 1
Four traits!
Chen Fan took a deep breath. The first three were "old acquaintances," each improving constitution, power, and agility attributes by one point.
Basic martial arts were expected.
But martial preparation?
He looked over.
Martial Preparation: Each level up increases the blocking chance by 30%, only effective when equipped with a long-handled weapon
"Blocking?"
Chen Fan understood.
Martial artists using cold weapons heavily rely on blocking because if they fail to block, the consequences range from injury to death.
The blocking chance naturally depends on the physical disparity between opponents, a dynamic value.
However, this trait further enhances the blocking chance beyond the original, undeniably powerful.
"It seems, judging from the small text, it’s not limited to using a spear but any long-handled weapon."
Chen Fan thought to himself, this trait is quite strong?
As the level increases, if the chance becomes high enough, maybe even bullets can be blocked?
"What are you thinking about? So absorbed?"
At this moment, Zhang Ren approached and asked.
Chen Fan came back to his senses and smiled, "Uncle Zhang, I’m summing up the recent experience."
"Oh?"
Zhang Ren showed a hint of admiration, "Then demonstrate for me, let me see the effect."
Chen Fan was eager, without hesitation, he demonstrated all the basic moves he practiced earlier.
Although his movements weren’t fluid, each move was precise, looking quite professional.
"This kid is indeed a monster."
Zhang Ren sighed inwardly. Before coming, he somewhat expected this; reality proved him right.
"Uncle Zhang, how is it?"
Chen Fan stood with his spear, asked.
"Not bad."
Zhang Ren casually said two words, "Still far from practicing Level 8 Spear Skill."
Chen Fan wasn’t discouraged by this. Instead, he smiled, "Uncle Zhang, I thought of a way that might help me improve faster."
Zhang Ren was stunned, about to ask, suddenly realized something. His face showed a peculiar smile, "Don’t tell me you want to spar with me?"
"Yes, yes."
Chen Fan nodded heavily, showed hopeful eyes, "Can we, Uncle Zhang?"
If he practiced alone, the proficiency growth would be half of now, maybe even less.
He was reluctant to spend experience points.
After all, leveling up adds three attribute points. It’s a moderate amount, besides enhancing Martial Preparation traits, with immediate effects.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ren showed a meaningful smile.
It had been a while since he felt like sparring.
"Alright."
He agreed swiftly.
A strange scene emerged.
In the open space, Chen Fan and Zhang Ren each held a spear without the spearhead, standing four to five meters apart, surrounded by a crowd.
"Brother Fan is amazing!"
Wang Ping exclaimed, "Just learned not long ago, now going to spar with Uncle Zhang?"
"Yes, we haven’t even mastered the basics yet."
"Brother Fan probably isn’t a match, right?"
"Must not be a match, right?"
Guodong and others were quieter, watching silently.
"Touch me, you win."
Zhang Ren said to Chen Fan, "Come on."
Chen Fan took a deep breath, tightened his body, then thrust the spear forward.
"Clack."
A crisp collision sound rang out.
Zhang Ren’s spear slightly trembled, blocking Chen Fan’s attack, corner of his mouth raised, "Kid, this level won’t do."
Chen Fan silently retracted his spear, seemingly calm, secretly glanced at the skill bar.
Basic Spear Technique: lv2 (3.6%)
Enhanced by 0.1%, seemingly small, but considering it was enhanced with just one thrust.
What if he thrust twice, three times?
Chen Fan swallowed, started to move slowly.
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Zhang Ren showed a trace of surprise, this kid isn’t like a beginner standing still.
He still stood in place, even when Chen Fan moved to his side, his head remained unmoved.
"Uncle Zhang is probably at a disadvantage like this?"
Seeing this, a young man showed concern.
"You’re overthinking."
Zhao Feng shook his head, looked at the duo, "Uncle Zhang clearly doesn’t see Chen Fan as a threat."
"..."
The atmosphere turned silent.
Chen Fan’s spear quickly thrust out.
"Clack!"
"Clack!"
"Clack!"
Spear clashed against spear, three swift clear sounds.
Chen Fan quickly retracted his spear, glanced at the skill panel.
Three consecutive thrusts, proficiency increased by almost 0.5%, proving that actual combat hastens the enhancement.
Zhang Ren silently evaluated.
If he attacked, he could touch Chen Fan with one thrust.
However, for a novice, this performance was commendable.
Wonder how far this kid can master the technique and if he could have a challenging spar.
Continuous collision sounds echoed in the open space.
Chen Fan’s successive attacks went from three moves to four, five.
Proficiency soared from 4.5%, to 5.1%, 6%, rapidly.
Finally, nearing an hour, proficiency reached 99.5%, 100%!
Instantly, a warm current swept through his body.
Basic Spear Technique has leveled up!