Chapter 78: When in Doubt, Ask Duniang

"Oh my! The weaponry of the Wildlands is so primitive? Even polearms are nothing but wooden sticks! Suddenly, I feel an inexplicable sense of superiority."

"I can already predict that the streamer is about to start showing off again. High energy alert—everyone, take cover!"

"I've heard there are immortals in the Wildlands. Aren't you afraid that if you brag and fail, Heaven will strike you down with lightning?"

"I'm speechless at the comment above. Is it really backward just because there are no polearms? Don't be ridiculous! In a high-powered world like the Wildlands, even a needle could possess earth-shattering strength. It's just that their technological tree has grown a bit crooked."

"That's a good point. How do you know so much about the Wildlands? Tell us, are you a transmigrator?"

Chen Bo saw everyone’s bewildered expressions and couldn’t help but sigh. In this world, he finally found a bit of superiority. Hahaha! He felt absolutely elated!

He coughed heavily and said, "The spear, called the 'mao' in ancient times, is a thrusting weapon with tremendous destructive power. Long and sharp, flexible in use, its methods of victory are subtle and unique, unmatched by other weapons. Thus, it is hailed as the King of Weapons."

"The length of a spear is roughly equivalent to a person standing upright with their arm stretched upward. Spear techniques focus on blocking, grappling, and thrusting—these are the fundamental moves. Among the eighteen martial arts, spear mastery is considered one of the hardest, not easy to grasp."

"Unfortunately, this weapon was lost tens of thousands of years ago. I only learned of its form from an ancient text. Today, I have forged it anew, though you know nothing of its nature."

Chen Bo’s fellow disciples were stunned by his speech, savoring his words as if they were hearing something extraordinary. The ancient era—it sounded so impressive!

Originally, Chen Bo intended to claim he had invented the weapon himself, but considering the saying "the shot hits the bird that stands out," he thought it best not to draw too much attention. So he attributed the spear to the ancient times of the Wildlands.

Unexpectedly, the important figure Yu Shifei wasn’t surprised like the others. Instead, she looked at him with contempt and said, "Keep spinning your tale! If I didn’t know you so well, I might have actually believed you today!"

Chen Bo felt wounded. Couldn't she be a little more tactful? Couldn't she be a bit duller? Isn't it said that side characters are usually less intelligent than the protagonist? Why did it seem the situation was reversed?

But Chen Bo would never admit he was lying. He feigned depth and replied, "Just because you have never seen this weapon, you deny its existence? Ha! No wonder the Artifact Forging Department at Sun Academy is so neglected—turns out even the mentors are like this."

He still wanted to show off a little more, but seeing Yu Shifei’s fierce expression, he immediately returned to a normal posture and said seriously, "Spear techniques focus on blocking, grappling, and thrusting—these are the fundamental moves."

"Thrusting must be level and swift, straight in and out, the force reaching the spear tip, keeping the spear thrust in a single line. Thrusting appears as a dragon rising from water, entering like a tiger leaping into its den. Thrusts are divided into upper, middle, and lower levels, with the middle being most important—thus, the saying goes, 'Middle-level spear, king among spears, the central point is hardest to defend.'"

Listening to Chen Bo’s detailed explanation, Yu Shifei’s heart wavered a little. Could this rogue actually be telling the truth?

No! Surely he’s tricking me! Ever since Chen Bo peeked at her bathing, he’d been the perfect template for a villain in Yu Shifei’s heart.

"Blocking and grappling techniques are defensive moves; the circular motion must not be too large, lest the opponent exploit an opening. There are also snapping, pointing, piercing, cutting, circling, lifting, and parrying—these are common spear methods, requiring winding, spinning, proper force, and correct technique."

"When practicing with the spear, one must be agile and flexible, with a wide range of movement. Footwork should be light, fast, and steady, hence the saying, 'Stride like the wind, step like a nail.' The strength of waist, legs, arms, and wrists must unite with the spear, power flowing through to the spear tip."

Chen Bo continued to recite, and to outsiders, it seemed as if he were giving an impromptu lecture, as if he truly knew how to wield the spear.

In reality, in the livestream’s private chat, a man was holding a large tablet, its screen facing Chen Bo.

Upon closer inspection, the screen was displaying a Baidu Encyclopedia page! Cunning! Shameless! Absolutely despicable!

"In ancient times, there were countless famous spears. One was passed from Master Taiyi to the Third Prince Nezha, its tip spewing Three-Flavored True Fire. The name escapes me now. You don’t know Master Taiyi? Nor Nezha?"

"Nezha was a great general of the Celestial Realm! In ancient times, his divine power reached the heavens, slaying dragons and gods alike! Master Taiyi was his mentor—impressive, right? In the ancient era, those so-called dragon and phoenix beasts, the Third Prince could slay them with one hand!"

"The Edge-of-Seas Spear belonged to Zhao Yun, one of the Five Tiger Generals of ancient times. Its name signified unmatched prowess from sea to horizon. Its tip was crafted from the horn of the Celestial Dragon, its shaft—well, never mind, these lofty things are lost on you!"

"The Eight-Foot Serpent Spear, also called the Eight-Foot Snake Halberd, was wielded by Zhang Fei, another of the Five Tiger Generals. Its tip curved like a coiled serpent. With this spear, Zhang Fei decapitated enemy commanders amidst millions of demon troops in battle against extraterrestrial fiends. His skills were truly terrifying!"

"The White Shaft Rain-of-Pearls Spear was the famed weapon of Qin Liangyu, a renowned female general of ancient times. Who knows in which year, Qin Liangyu’s hundreds of thousands of troops faced tens of millions of demon soldiers. At the age of five thousand five hundred fifty-five, she wielded the white shaft spear like swirling snow and falling pear blossoms; wherever its blade passed, demon armies were reduced to ashes."

"All warriors with white shaft weapons were unmatched in battle, fierce as mystical tigers, driving the Qing forces into a panicked retreat."

"The Tiger-Headed Golden Spear was the treasured weapon of Ma Chao, one of the Five Tiger Generals. The shaft was forged from Eight-Treasure Celestial Steel, measuring thirteen feet. The tip was shaped like a golden tiger's head, its maw swallowing the blade, forged from platinum, sharp beyond compare. Some say Ma Chao’s weapon was the Dragon Rider Spear."

"The Eight-Treasure Dragon-Carrying Spear belonged to the famed general Yue Lei. Its tip bore two precious jewels, capable of seizing sun and moon, reversing yin and yang! Its blade was so sharp that no one could withstand a single thrust!"

"The Liquan Divine Spear was wielded by Yue Fei, a legendary general of ancient times. It was transformed from a powerful serpent demon of the Liquan region, hence its name. The spear tip resembled a snake’s tongue, laced with venom—touch it, and death is certain!"

"The Eight-Foot Three-Pronged Five-Hooked Silver Flying Spear was the exclusive weapon of General Luo Cheng. This spear was unique to the Luo family’s spear style."