The Catfish Demon belongs to the mutated demon beasts.
It ignores radiation, can devour pollutants, and has a taste for human flesh, constantly undergoing mutation and evolution. The Catfish Demon data collected by the Star Realm is updated periodically.
The Catfish Demon matched with Zhang Lingfeng had a combat power value of 13.5.
Last night, he participated in ranking matches, and the system recorded a combat power value of 13.3. After awakening the second Qi Sensitivity, the combat power value reached 14.0, and when the Basic Spear Technique value reached the Great Success 57/100, the combat power value became 14.5.
Currently, only a small number of people know that Zhang Lingfeng has awakened two Qi Sensitivities and reached a combat power value of 14.0. No one knows yet that he raised it to 14.5 through changes in his spear technique value.
"Creak!"
The Catfish Demon quickly charged at Zhang Lingfeng, as excited as if it had seen human flesh in real life.
Zhang Lingfeng stood firm with his spear.
Seeing the Catfish Demon charge, he executed a move, Sweeping Thousand Armies, first knocking it away, and then thrust the spear at its heart. However, the collision of the spearhead and the Catfish Demon's body released a slime that seemed to significantly weaken the power of the thrust.
Only a small part of the spearhead penetrated the Catfish Demon's body.
Zhang Lingfeng, like countless people living in the Outer Ring City, was familiar with the attributes and characteristics of the Catfish Demon. The slime on their bodies is both their defensive and offensive weapon.
It is not only highly toxic but also has the power to weaken enemy attacks.
But the combat power value of this Catfish Demon and Zhang Lingfeng differed by 1. Moreover, Zhang Lingfeng could increase his arm strength by two hundred kilograms at any level.
With a forward push, the spearhead pierced through the Catfish Demon's chest, then with a flick, it was sent flying from front to back.
"Bang!"
As the Catfish Demon hit the ground, its figure gradually faded.
Zhang Lingfeng entered a new round of matching.
"His combat power value has broken through again."
Yang Liru exclaimed.
She was watching the entire ranking match that she had allowed Zhang Lingfeng to partake in by opening permissions through the school.
"It should be close to 14.5."
Ma Yong had not yet returned to Inner Ring City.
"Xiao Sun, tell me Zhang Lingfeng's specific data."
Teng Qingshan had a serious expression. He knew that the data updates in the Star Realm had delays, especially since Zhang Lingfeng had only just awakened his second Qi Sensitivity today. Seeing that Zhang Lingfeng got matched with a Catfish Demon with a combat power value of only 13.5, he knew Zhang Lingfeng was sure to win.
But he hadn't expected Zhang Lingfeng to win so easily, seemingly suggesting that his combat power value was much higher than 14.0.
"The Basic Spear Technique has reached Great Success, his arm strength far exceeds peers of the same level, combat power value estimated between 14.3 and 14.6."
The intelligent assistant, Xiao Sun, estimated.
"That much?"
"In just one day, the increase in combat power value exceeded 1."
Teng Qingshan was in shock.
He knew the analysis of Zhang Lingfeng's last ranking match recorded in the Star Realm was 13.3, and within a day, the combat power value had surpassed 14.3.
At this rate, Zhang Lingfeng's admission to Divine Martial University was practically guaranteed, and he even had a shot at Starry Sky University.
After all, there's still another semester in senior year.
During the matching wait, Zhang Lingfeng couldn't help but recall the scene from earlier when the spear had pierced the Catfish Demon's body, and the layer of defensive slime had absorbed the force from the spear as if it were an astonishing defense nanometer battle suit. It could not only absorb power but also had strong defensive capabilities.
Merely relying on brute force wouldn't be enough to puncture that membrane with one shot unless the power vastly surpassed that of the Catfish Demon. Otherwise, with equivalent combat power, the Catfish Demon stood a much better chance against humans.
"Skillful Strength Third Layer forces—Bounce, Entangle, Pierce—if I could incorporate even one into my spear technique, penetrating the Catfish Demon's defense would be somewhat easier."
Zhang Lingfeng murmured to himself.
The Skillful Strength Third Layer forces could manifest in spear technique, saber technique, staff technique, swordsmanship, and even fist and leg techniques. It just depends on how you awaken this power.
But regardless of the technique used to awaken this power, one must cultivate the technique to the Mortal Realm.
Zhang Lingfeng had already cultivated the Basic Spear Skill Thirteen Forms to the Mortal Realm with a Great Success Value of 57/100. He estimated that upon reaching Perfection, he could at least awaken one layer of Skillful Strength.
This time, in the second ranking match, Zhang Lingfeng was successfully matched again, encountering another Catfish Demon with a combat power value of 14.3.
And his combat power value was updated to 14.5.
Many people were astonished.
In the live broadcast room, Yang Liru and Ma Yong were conversing.
"Indeed, with outstanding talent, he has already trained the spear technique to the Mortal Realm. As long as he can calm down, he might awaken the first layer of Skillful Strength in a few days,"
Yang Liru said.
"You let the school open permissions for him to match with the Catfish Demon not only to make him feel the importance of survival but also to utilize the Catfish Demon's attributes to force him to awaken the Skillful Strength Third Layer forces early."
Ma Yong suddenly understood.
The slime on the Catfish Demon is very special; ordinary martial artists have to rely on Skillful Strength to defeat them. With his talent, he should quickly realize this."
Yang Liru nodded.
"14.5?"
"Trying to awaken Skillful Strength through the Catfish Demon?"
Teng Qingshan frowned.
He, along with Yang Liru and others, were watching Zhang Lingfeng's live competition. Yang Liru and Ma Yong's conversation was not deliberately blocked out; he and many others could hear it.
"Creak!"
At this moment, the Catfish Demon attacked first again.
Zhang Lingfeng was not willing to show weakness either, employing the Thirteen Forms of Spear Skill, aiming for the vital spots of the Catfish Demon. With his arm strength increased by two hundred kilograms at any level, he held the advantage in strength.
In addition, his combat power value was higher than that of the Catfish Demon in front of him.
So initially, Zhang Lingfeng had the upper hand, but as the Catfish Demon secreted more slime, its defense and resilience intensified, impacting Zhang Lingfeng's offensive.
At this point, the logical approach would be to stay calm, think carefully about how to break the Catfish Demon's defense, and attempt to transform the spear technique to awaken the Skillful Strength.
Yang Liru and others watched Zhang Lingfeng with anticipation.
They hoped to see Zhang Lingfeng transform the spear technique through repeated attempts to awaken the Skillful Strength.
Instead, they saw Zhang Lingfeng seemingly disinterested in thinking or caring about breakthroughs, preferring a quick resolution.
Even though the spear technique couldn't break through the Catfish Demon's defense, he kept charging ahead as if eager to complete the ranking match.
Yet the piercing roar of the spear technique was deafening, as if each thrust was executed with maximum dedication, rather than a half-hearted competition.
"Zhang Lingfeng, calm down!"
Yang Liru couldn't help but shout.
Unfortunately, all outside information was automatically blocked at the commencement of the battle. Besides, even if Zhang Lingfeng could hear at the moment, he wouldn't pay it any mind.
"Boom!"
Eventually, Zhang Lingfeng's spear struck the head of the Catfish Demon, shattering the spear while the Catfish Demon's head broke open. Simultaneously, the Catfish Demon also tore open his chest with claws, and the slime entered the wound, leading to a rapid death from poisoning.
His figure vanished in the Star Realm as well.
"Bang."
"How could this happen?"
Yang Liru stomped in frustration.
Zhang Lingfeng's behavior was courageous but reckless. If facing a Catfish Demon in reality, it would only lead to a quicker death.
"Is that it?"
Teng Qingshan's anxious expression turned into complete disdain in the end.