Chapter 19: Since I’m More Afraid of Pain, I’ll Start by Learning "Iron Block"!

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Chapter 19: Since I'm a bit afraid of pain, I'll start by learning "Iron Block" first! (Please bookmark and recommend!)

A one-shot hit?

A single D-rank bait, and I immediately acquired the most basic, fundamental natural ability of the Smoke Fruit?

Staring at the ability name freshly appearing on the light screen, Cui Ze couldn’t help but be stunned for a moment.

But as his gaze shifted downward, he realized it was a misunderstanding.

“A Beakwind Pixie from Dungeons & Dragons? What on earth is that…”

Cui Ze scratched his head slightly; this touched on a gap in his knowledge.

Fortunately, the ability’s effects were not difficult to understand.

“A relatively rare flight ability, combined with a terrifying physical immunity effect!”

Cui Ze instantly distilled the core elements of the Smoke Form ability, and a wave of excitement rose in his heart.

He quickly walked to the door, deadbolted it to prevent anyone from barging in unexpectedly later.

Standing in the center of the room, Cui Ze took a deep breath and activated his newly acquired ability.

An unprecedented lightness surged through him.

He felt as if he had shed his heavy human shell and entered a zero-gravity cosmic space in the form of a soul.

Instinctively, he raised his palm.

The right hand, once wrapped in white bandages, had somehow transformed into a grim, dark-colored claw, the ethereal talon swirling with rolling black smoke.

At that moment, the rest of his body completed the transformation simultaneously.

Cui Ze looked toward the mirror in the room; reflected back was a devilish phantom creature surrounded by black winds and light smoke, with a pair of enormous smoke membrane wings unfurled behind him—an intimidating sight.

“Tch!”

Cui Ze clicked his tongue in mild dissatisfaction.

“From what I see, the flight speed and physical immunity of Smoke Form are indeed impressive.

“But isn’t this appearance a bit too terrible?

“Right now, I’m a dignified young naval officer, commanding respect!

“How can I go out in public looking like some smoke-dwelling fiend?”

Though he said this aloud, in his heart Cui Ze still regarded Smoke Form as his trump card for now!

Flight ability is just that overpowered!

Being able to fly is amazing!

With a thought, Cui Ze dispersed Smoke Form and returned to his original body.

Just as Cui Ze was about to reflect on his recent fight with Smaug, a sudden knock sounded at the door.

Thinking it was Tina, Cui Ze went straight to open the door.

But standing outside was not the young naval girl, but a very unfamiliar middle-aged man.

The man was tall, dark-skinned, heavily muscled, with a high ponytail and a thick, messy black beard covering his jaw.

The most striking feature, however, was the hair above his upper lip.

Calling it a mustache seemed inappropriate because those two clusters of dense, long black hairs were actually growing out of his nostrils!

What looked like a mustache was actually nose hair!

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Cui Ze shivered with disgust.

He had expected to open the door to a youthful, pretty pink-haired girl, but instead found a dark-skinned, burly middle-aged man with prominent nostril hair.

Who could understand such a terrifying psychological gap?

Cui Ze hesitated for a moment before recovering.

“Hello, may I ask who you’re looking for?”

The middle-aged man spoke in a deep voice: “Private Cui Ze, I’m Huai Zuo, a senior instructor responsible for teaching hand-to-hand combat at the training camp, a Navy Headquarters Colonel.”

Cui Ze was unsurprised by the man’s identity; the pristine white coat of justice behind him was proof enough.

“Honor to meet Colonel Huai Zuo—no, Instructor Huai Zuo!” Cui Ze switched to a formal tone and saluted smartly with his bandaged right hand.

Seeing this polite attitude from a rookie who had fought beasts and publicly defeated Smaug, Huai Zuo’s stern face softened considerably.

“Private Cui Ze! By order of Chief Instructor Ze Fa, since you intercepted a beast and achieved merit but lack combat fundamentals, you’re allowed to choose one of the Six Forms to study!”

The Six Forms?!

Cui Ze blinked, nearly stunned by this unexpected surprise.

He had been wondering how many military merits he would need to exchange for access to the Six Forms training at the camp.

Never thought that after just one fight with Smaug, he’d immediately get the chance to learn the Six Forms?

Why didn’t you say so earlier!

If I’d known, I would have challenged Smaug to a duel as soon as I woke up!

Suppressing his excitement, Cui Ze asked Huai Zuo, “Instructor, I don’t have much combat experience. Is it really okay for me to train directly in the Six Forms?”

The Six Forms are hand-to-hand combat techniques that surpass ordinary human physical limits and have great power.

It was natural for Cui Ze to have this doubt.

“No problem. The Six Forms are powerful, but learning them depends little on prior combat experience. It mostly depends on whether the learner’s physical fitness meets the standard.”

Huai Zuo shook his head seriously as he explained.

“I observed your fight with Smaug. Your physical fitness is already sufficient for the Six Forms.”

Cui Ze immediately rejoiced.

Seeing the young man’s excitement, Huai Zuo recalled his own exhilaration when he first learned the Six Forms.

“The Six Forms, as the name suggests, include six different techniques: Razor, Iron Block, Paper Drawing, Storm Kick, and Finger Gun!

“Razor is a high-speed movement skill; Iron Block is a defensive technique; Paper Drawing is…”

Huai Zuo briefly introduced the Six Forms and then asked:

“Which one do you want to learn?”

“Iron Block!”

Cui Ze wore an innocent expression but called out the name of the technique that had caused him so much trouble.

“Because I’m a bit afraid of pain, I want to start with some defensive skills first!”

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Huai Zuo was a senior instructor at the training camp and not responsible for one-on-one teaching.

After confirming Cui Ze’s choice of the Six Forms technique, Huai Zuo briefly shared some beginner tips for Iron Block, then excused himself.

Before leaving, Huai Zuo notified Cui Ze to report to the advanced hand-to-hand combat training room on the warship tomorrow.

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Cui Ze readily agreed, nodding repeatedly.

After Huai Zuo closed the door and left, Cui Ze recalled the initial tips about Iron Block and couldn’t help but try them out on his own.

“Absorb a large amount of air in a short time...

“Accelerate blood circulation...

“Speed up muscle movement…”

After a preliminary attempt at Iron Block’s operation, Cui Ze was stunned.

According to Instructor Huai Zuo, Iron Block is one of the more difficult techniques among the Six Forms.

Ordinary talents need to spend three to five years strengthening their bodies, then another three to five years trying to reach the threshold of Iron Block.

If a person with sufficient physical strength can begin Iron Block training directly and make progress within a year, they’re considered exceptionally gifted.

In the ten-plus years since the naval training camp opened, very few recruits have fully mastered Iron Block mid-training.

This includes the famous super monsters Sakazuki, Borsalino, and Kuzan!

And Cui Ze…

Just from one trial, he seemed to have some feeling for it.

Cui Ze extended his right index finger and pressed firmly on the skin of his left forearm. He could indeed feel the muscles tightening underneath, and the hardness of his forearm had increased slightly.

“Iron Block… absorb air… accelerate blood flow… increase body hardness…”

Cui Ze fell into thought.

“Beast Breathing: Explosive Charge… inhale oxygen… speed up blood flow… increase body speed…”

“So Beast Breathing can also serve as a threshold practice for Iron Block?!”

“I’m f***ing rich!”

Many thanks to “Zi Fei Yu Lan” for the 100 17K coins reward!!

Many thanks to “Hongmeng Daozhu” for the 588 book coins reward!!

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This afternoon I’ll try posting for the first time!

I’m so excited!

“Backed by Justice” has a much better start than “Game Panel”…

When “Game Panel” began, I was still worried about how to get signed…

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Now that the trial post is here, please everyone bookmark, recommend, and most importantly, keep following!

The most crucial metric during the recommendation period is ongoing readership!

The author is begging you!

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