Chapter 72: Peak Trainee, Feng Qi Arrives
[Realm: Trainee (Low) → Trainee (Peak)]
[Physique: 5989 → 7999]
[Spiritual Power: 4900 → 7111]
[Observation Haki: Lv2/5, Proficiency: 55/100]
(Current Effect: Sense auras, perceive weaknesses. Current Range: 300 meters. Exclusive Trait: Premonition.)
(Next Level Unlock: Range increases to 900 meters, exclusive trait enhanced, sensing precision improved.)
[Armament Haki: Lv2/5, Proficiency: 59/100]
(Current Effect: Full body coverage, hardness significantly increased, defense significantly increased. Next Level Unlock: Armament Flow/Emission.)
[Conqueror's Haki: Lv1/5, Proficiency: 99/100]
(Current Effect: Causes mental intimidation and sluggishness to those with weak wills. Range: 100 meters. Next Level: Intimidation power increased, range covers 300 meters.)
[Swordsmanship: Lv3/5, Proficiency: 66/100]
(Current Effect: Sword Energy. Next Level Unlock: Projected Sword Energy, Flying Slashes.)
[Equipped Sword: Ace, Repair Progress: 22/100]
[Taijutsu - Dragon Claw Fist: Lv3/5, Proficiency: 99/100]
Another few days passed. Chen Yu went back and forth to the Tianyi Sword Art Dojo every day to teach Wei Tianyi and Ling Yue Haki.
At the same time, he did not slack off in his own training.
After digesting the series of battles from the military training and the resources sent by various noble families, Chen Yu also broke through to the peak of the Trainee rank.
His base stats in Physique and Spiritual Power were now approaching those of a High-Tier Apprentice.
From Low-Tier to Peak, it took Chen Yu less than five days—two days, to be precise.
For the first three days, Chen Yu spent his time cultivating his Conqueror's Haki, which was on the verge of leveling up.
At Level 1, when Chen Yu unleashed his Conqueror's Haki fully, it could already slightly affect the physical environment.
Chen Yu was very much looking forward to the power of Level 2.
He wondered at what level he would unlock the true Conqueror's Coating, rather than relying on Ace to absorb and project the Haki.
Speaking of Ace, under Chen Yu's day-and-night nourishment with Haki, the repair progress had finally hit the 80 mark.
"As expected of one of the 12 Supreme Grade Swords, it's really hard to satisfy."
The other thing that pleasantly surprised Chen Yu was the Dragon Claw Fist. In One Piece, Sabo used a move called "Dragon's Breath" to directly shatter the arena ring at the Dressrosa Colosseum.
That effect looked very much like Ryuo (Flowing Cherry/Internal Destruction). Initially, Chen Yu just wanted to use it to find the feeling of Ryuo.
Unexpectedly, the Dragon Claw Fist was a Taijutsu that required the combination of two types of Haki to unleash its full power.
Observation Haki to perceive weaknesses.
Armament Haki to strike the core.
After practicing this, his Observation Haki gained a direct function—Weakness Insight.
"No wonder Zhou Mingxuan had that cheap grin on his face when he gave me the gift," Chen Yu laughed.
It was likely that no one at his academy had mastered Haki, so they couldn't even get past the entry level of the Dragon Claw Fist.
That was probably why they took it out to give away.
"I ended up getting a bargain." Chen Yu finished his training and stretched his muscles.
His Observation Haki had already sensed someone appearing at his doorstep.
The aura was powerful, but there was no malice.
"Cyro, open the door." Chen Yu changed into casual clothes and went to the sofa in the main hall.
"I am not your servant! Don't ask me to open the door for you every day!" Cyro appeared right next to Chen Yu's ear, yelling as he opened a door.
"The house is too big, and your ability is convenient." Chen Yu rubbed Cyro's face vigorously. "You eat and drink for free at my house every day, so what's wrong with opening a door?"
With a dark expression, Cyro pushed open an Air Door. Standing outside was a woman in black sportswear with sharp, short hair.
"Hello. Come in, no need to take off your shoes."
The moment the Air Door opened, a flash of astonishment crossed her eyes, but she immediately recovered her composure, stepped through the Air Door, and sat down in the main hall.
"Hello, my name is Feng Qi. I'm here to take you to the Training Camp." The woman's voice was crisp. She skipped the pleasantries and stated her purpose directly.
Before Chen Yu could respond, a series of patter-patter-patter footsteps came from behind him.
Ling Yue walked down the stairs, still wearing creamy-white bear pajamas. "I think I heard a guest arrive."
Her eyes were sleepy, her hair was messy with cowlicks sticking up everywhere, and there was even a mini Elsa princess doll tangled in her fluffy hair, sporting the same messy hairstyle.
They had clearly just woken up.
Feng Qi blinked, finally confirming that this young girl was the other student on the Training Camp list from Lanjiang City. "Ling Yue?"
"Why are you here?" Feng Qi's gaze immediately stuck to the two of them.
She raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of teasing. "You two are quite lovey-dovey. But there won't be much free time in the Training Camp."
"It's not what you think," Chen Yu quickly explained. "We actually..."
"We aren't a couple," Ling Yue also explained, her tone as flat as if she were commenting on the weather. "We just live together."
Chen Yu: "???"
"Live. To. Gether? And not a couple?!"
Feng Qi's voice instantly pitched up. She turned to glare at Chen Yu, her eyes looking as if they had been dipped in ice. "Pah! Scumbag!"
Chen Yu's eyes widened. "Hey! What are you thinking?! Uncle Ling can testify for me!"
"I'm teaching her Haki! Living together is just to monitor her in case her ability goes berserk!"
Unfortunately, Feng Qi didn't listen. She looked at Chen Yu with an expression reserved for human garbage.
Chen Yu raised an eyebrow and stopped arguing.
Arguing with someone this straightforward would probably only make things messier.
Ling Yue didn't explain further either. She just walked behind Chen Yu and asked, "Are we leaving now?"
Feng Qi let out a light "Tch," dropping the subject. She snapped her fingers, the crisp sound exploding in the living room.
In the next second.
A pale blue magic circle lit up beneath her feet, runes forming rapidly on the ground.
Chen Yu's eyes widened. He immediately used Shave. When he reappeared an instant later, he was already wearing his nano-combat armor, with the Seven Star Sword and Ace strapped to his waist.
He also conveniently swept Ling Yue's clothes into a backpack.
"Get ready." Feng Qi's eyes lit up, secretly shocked by Chen Yu's speed.
As soon as her voice fell, the magic circle suddenly erupted with intense light. Chen Yu felt his vision blur, and his body felt like it was wrapped in a gentle force.
The next second, the feeling of weightlessness faded, and the surrounding scenery had completely changed.
It was no longer his living room, but a bustling marketplace street.
On both sides were low buildings with signs like "Weapon Shop" and "Medicinal Food House." The aroma of meat buns wafted through the air, and his ears were filled with the sounds of hawking and footsteps.
Chen Yu was puzzled. "This is... the Training Camp?"
"No." Feng Qi pointed to a bun shop not far away. "District 6 of the Eastern Region. We need to pick someone up first."
Chen Yu looked in the direction she pointed and saw a round little fatty standing in front of the bun shop. He was wearing loose gray training clothes, clutching two meat buns in his hands, and wolfing them down.
The fatty looked simple and honest, but Chen Yu's Observation Haki swept over him and detected something.
The aura inside his body was incredibly stable. He actually possessed the strength of a Mid-Tier Trainee, his foundation more solid than many children from noble families.
"Long Aotian," Feng Qi introduced.
The little fatty seemed to hear the commotion and turned around. When he saw Feng Qi, his eyes lit up. With his mouth still stuffed with bun, he shouted vaguely, "Sister Feng! You're finally here!"
"The meat buns at this shop are super delicious! Do you want one?"
(To be Continued)