Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Giant of Light

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Dong Nanbiao was taken aback by Lu Yunhe's frankness, but then felt a sense of relief, and his face became even more enthusiastic.

"After becoming a martial artist, there aren't actually many choices or benefits."

No longer dwelling on Lu Yunhe's fate, Dong Nanbiao led him to a warehouse.

"These are all the weapons and equipment of those fallen soldiers. Choose a set for yourself!"

As Dong Nanbiao stroked the equipment in the warehouse, he said in a low voice, "These protective suits are made of monster fur, and the weapons are also made of specially customized alloy material. Apart from the style, there is not much difference."

"But the battle axe I use is mixed with a metal called blue gold, which is much stronger than these weapons."

Dong Nanbiao lamented that due to limitations in materials, many martial artists did not have suitable weapons and could only make do with some alloy weapons, which prevented them from fully exerting their strength and causing them to be constantly suppressed by monsters of the same level.

Clearly, there were no A-class or S-class weapons in this era; they were all manufactured using the technology of human civilization itself.

"Take a look and see which weapon you like, just pick it!"

Hearing Dong Nanbiao's words, Lu Yunhe nodded and began to select weapons.

There aren't many weapon options available. Most of the weapons in the warehouse are knives, with a few axes and alloy swords mixed in.

Considering that Lu Yunhe had no weapon-related skills, he naturally decided to choose a battle sword, a type of equipment that required very little weapon proficiency.

Without sufficient weapon proficiency, an easy-to-handle knife is clearly more suitable.

"Choose a sword!"

Just then, the Ultraman clone inside Lu Yunhe's body sent out a message of rejection, telling him to change his weapon.

Without hesitation, Lu Yunhe chose a slightly heavier alloy sword.

Lu Yunhe has a clear understanding of his own position. His main body is just an accessory, and for the time being, he will mainly be an Ultraman clone.

As for why, have you ever seen any Ultraman use a knife? They mostly use lightsabers.

Lu Yunhe didn't really care what weapon he chose. With his Ultraman clone around, the clone could quickly become proficient with any weapon by practicing on it. With shared consciousness, his human body could also learn quickly.

Besides, Lu Yunhe mostly chose the slash side when reading Devouring fanfiction in his previous life, so he felt he needed to choose the sword side to balance things out.

"Yunhe, have you ever specifically trained in swordsmanship before?"

Seeing Lu Yunhe's choice, Dong Nanbiao asked with some curiosity, "The owners of those swords in the warehouse were all practicing swordsmanship before the birth of martial artists."

Only those with at least several years, or even decades, of swordsmanship experience dare to use a sword in battles against monsters.

In response to Dong Nanbiao's question, Lu Yunhe shook his head slightly, then nodded.

He hadn't practiced with any specific weapon before, but it shouldn't be a problem for Ultraman's clone to practice for a few days.

"Anyway, if you don't like it, you can always come and exchange it."

Not understanding Lu Yunhe's meaning, Dong Nanbiao simply stopped thinking about it. Everyone was an adult, and three years had passed since the Great Cataclysm. There was no need to dwell on such a trivial matter; they could handle it themselves.

"Besides weapons and equipment, when you leave later, go to the front desk and pick up a video of the guiding technique. It will serve as your training method after becoming a martial artist."

After Lu Yunhe finished selecting weapons and leather armor, Dong Nanbiao returned to the training ground.

"The meaning of a martial artist lies in fighting. Having strength is only the foundation. Only by learning how to fight can one become a true martial artist."

Holding a simple alloy axe he had just taken from the warehouse, Dong Nanbiao instantly exuded a fierce aura.

Only at this moment did Dong Nanbiao barely display a semblance of the god-like demeanor that comes from emerging from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

"I happen to have some time now, so I can give you a little pointers so you won't be caught off guard on the battlefield."

Dong Nanbiao swung his axe with fierce power, creating a series of booming sounds in the air: "The three-strike axe technique that I have created through countless trials on the battlefield can unleash power far exceeding my own strength."

"Although our two weapons are not the same, the techniques for using them are similar."

"watch out!"

Dong Nanbiao suddenly shouted and took the initiative. Before Lu Yunhe could react, he had already placed the murderous axe against his neck.

"Your carelessness just now would have cost you a hundred lives on the battlefield."

"Yes!"

Lu Yunhe didn't laugh it off. He felt that it would be difficult for him to accumulate a lot of practical experience in a short period of time like Luo Feng, who could go to the wilderness to train in teams and go to training camps to practice. After all, it was a time of great cataclysm.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Lu Yunhe was very grateful to have an instructor who was dedicated to guiding him.

"Okay, let's do it again!"

Seeing Lu Yunhe's serious expression, Dong Nanbiao nodded in satisfaction. It was worth the effort he had put in to guide him.

It was only because there were few warriors during the Great Cataclysm, and they all faced the threat of death, that a War God personally guided a mere intermediate warrior. After all, the status among warriors was not significantly different.

The two fought until Lu Yunhe was exhausted, at which point Dong Nanbiao finally put down his weapon.

"You're making rapid progress, but are you really not considering switching to a different weapon?"

Dong Nanbiao sighed and said that Lu Yunhe had made rapid progress in the battle, but given the current situation, it would be difficult to give him time to improve slowly.

Chapter 8 Improved Exercises

"Instructor, you don't understand!"

Exhausted, Lu Yunhe plopped down on the cement floor and shook a finger slightly. The world of cosmic-level geniuses is beyond the comprehension of a mere mortal.

After regaining some of his strength, Lu Yunhe asked another question: "Instructor Dong, are these equipment and guidance techniques free?"

"money?"

Upon hearing Lu Yunhe's words, Dong Nanbiao was taken aback, somewhat bewildered: "Martial artists are soldiers, and I've never heard of soldiers having to pay for their own equipment?"

"Although our martial arts are still in their early stages, we shouldn't be so poor that we can't even gather enough equipment."

"I made a mistake, I'm sorry, Instructor!"

Lu Yunhe subconsciously thought of the future, only to realize that the current situation was completely different, with the entire society under control.

There were no martial arts schools or economic alliances that came to poach people; all those who registered as martial artists were essentially joining the martial arts army under Dong Nanbiao's command.

In this era, registered martial artists, unless they reach the level of a War God, may have some autonomy; otherwise, they are subject to military control.

Of course, if it surpasses the God of War, then it might even possess power on par with a national government, which is another matter entirely.

"That's all for today. I still have some things to take care of. You can come to me anytime if you have any questions."

Dong Nanbiao looked at Lu Yunhe who had stood up, waved his hand to send him away. It was already very rare for him to be able to take some time out of his busy schedule, as he was a war god and was extremely busy.

"Roger that!"

Lu Yunhe saluted Dong Nanbiao, then took his weapons and equipment to the front desk to collect the videos and paper materials about guiding techniques and martial arts.

Back home, Lu Yunhe couldn't wait to look through the cultivation techniques of this era.

The materials in hand are divided into three items. One is a guiding technique called "Nirvana," which is used for cultivating a martial artist's genetic energy.

Then there are two martial arts manuals, one of which is a fist technique, with two levels. The first level can exert 1.5 times the power, and the second level can exert twice the power.

This manual of boxing techniques and guiding methods was compiled by the government convener and then shared with all martial artists.

The second martial arts manual was Dong Nanbiao's self-created Three-Strike Axe Technique, which, once mastered, could unleash 1.8 times the power. It contained a large number of weapon usage techniques and was also taught to Lu Yunhe.

"I remember that the Nine-Fold Thunder Blade of the God of Thunder in later generations could unleash seven times the power. The current martial arts are indeed quite inferior."

Lu Yunhe pondered to himself, but this was enough for him. As long as he had a little bit of basic knowledge, he could continue to deduce using Ultraman clones.

Therefore, in the following days, Lu Yunhe completely immersed himself in the practice of martial arts, making up for the deficiencies in his foundation little by little.

The Ultraman clone also demonstrated the qualities of its own top-tier race in the universe, learning both the guiding technique and martial arts in just half a day.

Since Ultraman's clone learned it, it naturally meant that Lu Yunhe's main body also learned it. With a single punch, he could easily unleash twice the power, reaching the level of an advanced warrior.

It's just that because the human body is relatively weak, more practice is needed to master it.

What were originally ordinary guiding techniques and martial arts skills displayed incredible effects on Ultraman's clones.

After all, compared to the human body, Ultraman clones can absorb cosmic energy without restraint and exert their physical strength without any worries, without having to worry about the limitations of the body.

"I feel like I could fight the God of War right now."

After two days of training, the Ultraman clone broke through to the intermediate warrior level without any bottlenecks, which can be considered as catching up with the main body's training progress.

After some initial training in martial arts to avoid having power but not being able to use it effectively, the Ultraman clone began to simplify its guiding techniques and power generation skills, making it more similar to the human body.

A week has passed, and Ultraman's clone has broken through to the level of advanced warrior, completely surpassing the cultivation level of the original body. It may even take a few more days to break through to the level of primary warrior.

Lu Yunhe was extremely envious of this cultivation progress. When could cultivation be measured in "days"? It wasn't like the world of Shenji next door.

In the past week, he hasn't even broken through to a higher realm; just getting his body used to the power techniques transmitted by his clone has taken up almost all of his time.

"Is this the legendary happy trouble?"

Lu Yunhe clenched his right fist, feeling the power exertion technique that conformed to the human body.

This week, Ultraman's clone merged with the human body and, by absorbing cosmic energy, created a brand-new guiding technique—the Light Energy Breathing Technique, which is only twice as powerful as the "Nirvana" guiding technique created by the government.

However, if Lu Yunhe uses it himself, the effect will be doubled because the Ultraman clone is inside his body.

With the Light Energy Breathing Technique and the permanent buff from the Ultraman clone, Lu Yunhe's cultivation will reach a new level.

"It's a pity it's still too slow. Once the clone develops for a while longer, it can go and look for opportunities on Earth."

Lu Yunhe pondered in his mind what things on Earth could help him improve his physical strength.

Aside from the guidance technique, Lu Yunhe's main focus during this period was on the power generation techniques that Ultraman's clone had created for him.

Lu Yunhe named the move "Light and Darkness in Harmony," which allows him to unleash twice the power by simultaneously releasing a bright force and a dark force. He can now generate four times the power.

Lu Yunhe mainly focused on developing his power techniques during this period. After all, learning in the mind and learning in the body are two different concepts. Although cultivators can try to shorten the gap between the two as much as possible, it still takes time.

"With a base weight of 3,000 kilograms, when the force is increased by four times, it can exert the power of 12,000 kilograms, which is fully at the level of a junior warrior, and it is not weak among junior warriors."

Lu Yunhe's eyes lit up. Was this the benefit of the pendant? He remembered that when Luo Feng first broke through to the planetary level, his physical strength was only around three points.

If Ultraman's clone comprehends the realm of light, and even the laws of light, he will naturally possess them as well.

"The clone is indeed a major bug in the Devouring Star universe; it's practically a cheat code."

Lu Yunhe couldn't help but exclaim, "It's fun to cheat for a while, and it's even more fun to keep cheating!"

The only pity is that Lu Yunhe can now clearly feel the limitations of the weapon.