Chapter 904 - 902: High-Intensity Special Training
At the training camp.
Lin Jun and the other four trainees are diligently practicing the flexibility of their necks. Judging by the training situation, it seems they have been at it for several days. They are now at the point where they hang a brick from their necks, each lying on a bench with their necks and heads extended beyond the edges.
Their feet are hooked to the other end of the chair, and they perform decomposition movements following Lin Jun’s command.
"501, 502, 503, 504, 505....."
Chen Tianlong watched them, their heads drenched in sweat, and their movements were perfect and precise.
However, this intensity was clearly insufficient. Since it’s a devil’s training, the goal is to push them to the brink of collapse, to the point of unbearable pain, reaching their limits. Only then can one achieve greatness, unleashing abilities they never thought were possible.
"Follow my command, everyone stand up! Gather!" Chen Tianlong suddenly darted forward and shouted loudly.
At that moment, the ones training heard a familiar voice and were momentarily startled. But the next second, they immediately stood up and quickly gathered together.
Indeed, it was the head coach they had been missing all along, Chen Tianlong.
"Hello, Coach!"
Everyone was thrilled. They never expected Chen Tianlong to come today, especially without prior notice. Fortunately, they performed well today and didn’t slack off. Otherwise, getting caught would have meant unknown punishment.
But they were mistaken. Chen Tianlong wasn’t there to let them relax; he came to push them, to force out their unique potential. Simply doing this won’t have much effect, at best it would make them a bit tired and uncomfortable, not significantly enhancing their defense.
"Alright, everyone, I’m back to train with you. Are you all happy?" Chen Tianlong said with a slight smile.
"Haha, yes, Coach Nie is back! We’re definitely happy! We’ve been waiting for your evaluation to see the results of our training during this time." Lin Jun, acting as the coach during this period, spoke happily on behalf of all the members.
"Oh? Really? What level of training have you reached? Tell me." Chen Tianlong asked deliberately.
"Coach, we’ve completed neck training, and are ready to train our heads next." Lin Jun said confidently.
"Yes, yes, our necks are as strong as steel now." The other five exclaimed excitedly, boasting that after two days of training, their necks were almost impenetrable.
"Haha, really? Good, very good." Chen Tianlong smirked mischievously. Suddenly, he darted behind two trainees, deftly delivering a chop using only his strength, without any applied force.
With a "thud," two trainees collapsed simultaneously, fainting, leaving the remaining ones, including Lin Jun, utterly stunned and speechless.
"Oh, this is what you call ’as strong as steel’? To me, it seems more like tofu." Chen Tianlong remarked mockingly.
"Well..." Lin Jun lowered his head in embarrassment. Although he followed Chen Tianlong’s training guidelines, the results were evidently not up to par.
"Lin Jun, come over here. Do you think you could withstand a strike from me and not end up like them?"
"Coach, don’t joke around. I couldn’t possibly withstand a strike from you."
"I’m saying, without using my skills, just with my normal strength, though my strength is a bit greater."
"Uh, this... maybe... I could."
"Are you sure?"
The conversation between the two, though simple, conveyed Chen Tianlong’s lesson: regardless of your strength, the neck is always a vulnerability. Experts aren’t necessarily keen on neck training; it’s their heightened alertness.
But, if you don’t have their strength, start by training your neck, turning it into real Steel Bones.
"Yes, I am sure."
Lin Jun still didn’t quite believe that Chen Tianlong, without using his skills, could knock him out. After all, he had the abilities of a Yellow Dao individual. For ordinary people, no matter how strong they are, it shouldn’t be a big problem, especially considering he had been strengthening his neck training during this period.
"Thud!"
Before Lin Jun could react, he collapsed onto the grass, leaving the remaining two almost collapsing in fear.
They knew that Lin Jun’s strength was extraordinary, and he was the strongest among them. Yet, Chen Tianlong had so effortlessly knocked him out; what was happening?
Afterward, Chen Tianlong pinched the philtrum of the three individuals on the ground, and before long, they all regained consciousness.
At this moment, the three were slightly embarrassed as they rejoined the lineup, not daring to speak.
"Earlier, you all saw, and Lin Jun can testify, that I did not use any skills; merely my strength, which is somewhat greater, and yet I could easily knock you out. As a practitioner, once you’re unconscious, you know what could happen next right? You are at the mercy of others." Chen Tianlong said sternly.
"Coach, we’re sorry, we were wrong," the five spoke in unison.
"Hmph, now you know to admit mistakes. I’ll give you another chance now, but enemies won’t. From today on, your task is to train your necks to become true Steel Bones. As for how to train, I’ll tell you later. I’ll also employ some methods to help you strengthen your physique, but the key lies in your own diligent, high-intensity training." Chen Tianlong said.
"Yes! We will listen to the coach and train hard."
"Very well..." Chen Tianlong’s stern face suddenly broke into a smile, but this smile was even more terrifying than when he was serious, making everyone feel something was off.
Sure enough, seconds later, Chen Tianlong suddenly shouted, "Assemble, stand at attention, rest at ease."
Everyone was a bit nervous, not sure what Chen Tianlong intended, but seeing his stern demeanor, something seemed amiss. The next moment, they heard Chen Tianlong shout, "Get ready, on the benches, lie down, head movement ready....."
"Huh?" The five were stunned. What was going on? Hadn’t they just finished training, and their necks still ached, yet they were starting again."
"After a few days apart, are your wings grown now? Not even listening to my orders?" Chen Tianlong glared and shouted angrily.
The five were terrified and immediately lay down on the chairs, awaiting the next command.
"Hang the bricks!"
Chen Tianlong casually remarked, and everyone immediately reached for the ropes beside them to attach the bricks. A small basket held an ordinary cement brick, and they bit onto the attached rope.
However, just when they thought it wasn’t a big deal, Chen Tianlong approached and added another brick to Lin Jun’s basket. The already heavy basket instantly doubled in weight, making Lin Jun’s neck droop instantly.