With just a single glance, Qin Feng felt a terrifying, mountain-like pressure crashing down on him.

"Flee!"

Zongyun’s lesson instantly exploded in his mind.

Qin Feng didn’t hesitate. He turned and ran, pouring Spiritual Energy into his legs and bolting toward the complex terrain at top speed.

Behind him, the thunderous laughter of the green-skins and the crackle of gunfire from his pursuers echoed.

「...」

Whenever he was exhausted from battle, Qin Feng would find a hidden cave or ruin to hide in.

He would unhesitatingly take out a top-grade Spiritual Energy Potion from the Warband’s resource pool and down it in one gulp.

A warm, vast energy quickly flowed throughout his body, repairing damaged muscle fibers and replenishing his depleted sea of Spiritual Energy.

After recovering, he wouldn’t immediately jump into the next battle. Instead, he would sit cross-legged, using his Mental Power to stimulate his Primordial Acupoints and continue cleansing his physical body, then use the Ten-Complete Hand to recover.

After experiencing a life-or-death struggle on the edge, his body and mind were in a state of extreme, ravenous activity.

Training at a time like this was far more efficient than arduously cultivating in a quiet room!

His Top-grade Primordial Acupoints frantically absorbed the Potion’s energy, converting it into the purest life force.

His life force index was increasing at a visible rate.

[Life Force Index: 9350.0]

「...」

Combat, recovery, then cultivation.

This seemingly simple cycle held the secret to the most efficient growth.

Qin Feng’s Slaughter Realm and life force index soared in sync at an unprecedented speed.

Battle truly was a Martial Artist’s best catalyst!

「G12 Combat Zone, Chaotic Stone Desert.」

Qin Feng was on the run.

There was a gash on his left arm deep enough to see bone, caused by a glancing blow from an elite green-skin’s Chainsaw Axe.

Right now, a kill squad composed of three "Tin-Can Killers" and a dozen or so Green-skinned kids was in hot pursuit.

He had been hunted for a full day.

His Spiritual Energy was nearly depleted, and a tide of exhaustion washed over his body.

The core of the *Heavy Spear* killing technique lay in a single concept: "heavy." It was defined by grand, sweeping movements—relentless and unstoppable.

Its accompanying footwork, called "Assault Step," was filled with the offensive Will of advancing methodically, constantly pressuring the enemy.

This footwork was incredibly effective when attacking, but felt somewhat sluggish when trying to flee.

As Qin Feng wretchedly dodged the bullets coming from behind, his mind raced.

’This is wrong... all wrong! The core of the Assault Step isn’t ’advancing,’ it’s ’power generation’! It’s about mobilizing all the muscles, bones, Spiritual Energy, and even one’s Mental Will to erupt with maximum force within a single step!’

’If it’s about generating power, why can it only be used to move forward?!’

A thought, like a bolt of lightning, split through the fog in his mind!

In the instant he was forced into another pathetic dive backward and to the side by machine-gun fire, a stunning light erupted in Qin Feng’s eyes.

Now!

The moment his left foot—which should have been absorbing the rearward force—landed, he didn’t follow through with a roll. Instead, he defied all logic and stomped down violently!

He integrated the power generation technique of the "Assault Step" into this backward step!

BOOM!

The hard, rocky ground instantly fractured around his left foot, with spiderweb cracks spreading out for several meters!

A massive force shot up from his ankle, through his calf and spine, and instantly transmitted to his core.

His entire body was like a powerful bow drawn to its absolute limit, suddenly released in that instant!

Instead of retreating, Qin Feng’s body, in a motion that defied the laws of physics, suddenly twisted and lunged forward!

The [Raging Tide] in his hand, propelled by this earth-shattering step, transformed into a black bolt of lightning that tore through the air!

The killing move he had originally planned for an offensive—the [Heavy Stab]—and this desperate, counter-attacking "Assault Step" born from retreat, perfectly merged at this moment!

[Killing Technique: *Heavy Spear* (Fourth-level)]

[Realm: Major Accomplishment]

[Proficiency: 1/10,000]

PFFT!

The lead "Tin-Can Killer" didn’t even have time to react before its thick cockpit armor was pierced by this [Heavy Stab]—one filled with a newfound Will—as if by a hot knife through butter!

Qin Feng’s figure passed through the wreckage of the "Tin-Can Killer" without losing momentum, proceeding to pierce the chests of two Green-skinned kids behind it!

The entire kill squad froze.

Qin Feng landed and slowly turned around. Feeling the smooth, unimpeded power surging within him, a faint smile finally touched his lips.

*Heavy Spear*, Major Accomplishment!

In that moment, his confidence soared to its peak!

He ignored the remaining green-skins, instead turning his gaze toward the center of the G12 Combat Zone—the lair of the War Lord with a life force index as high as 18,000.

A crazy thought welled up in his mind.

’With my current strength, maybe I can...’

Half an hour later, Qin Feng fought his way to the base of the hill made of countless pieces of war scrap.

ROAR!!

With an enraged roar, the War Lord, standing over six meters tall, leaped down from its throne.

Its heavy scrap-metal armor was adorned with the skulls of its enemies, symbols of honor. It held no weapon, but its pair of giant, hammer-like fists were the most terrifying weapons of all.

"Bring it on!"

Brimming with battle intent, Qin Feng pushed his newly enlightened "Assault Step" and [Heavy Stab] to their absolute limits. Man and spear became one, transforming into a streak of light that shot straight for the War Lord’s heart!

Facing this earth-shattering strike, a flash of contempt crossed the War Lord’s eyes.

It couldn’t even be bothered to throw a punch. Casually, as if swatting a fly, it simply thrust its thick, heavily armored elbow forward.