High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Basic Spear Technique, Unlocked

Open ground.

Chen Fan gripped the long spear. He wasn’t sure if it was an illusion, but he felt a surge of bravery, completely different from holding a bow and arrow.

Zhang Ren frowned as he looked at Chen Fan’s hands holding the spear.

However, it’s understandable since Chen Fan had never practiced with a spear and didn’t know the correct grip.

"Spear technique, easy to learn but hard to master," he said slowly, his hands behind his back. "It’s easy to learn, even for beginners. Facing an enemy with a spear over three meters long doesn’t induce much fear; you just instinctively thrust the spear forward.

It’s hard to master because the spear is too long, especially the big spear, which is at least twice a person’s height, even up to four or five meters. Do you know what this means?"

Chen Fan instinctively shook his head.

"Leverage."

Zhang Ren uttered two words, "If your left hand is the fulcrum, then your right hand and the spearhead are the two ends of the lever. The spearhead is a labor-intensive lever; the longer the spear, the more pronounced the leverage effect,

In this case, even if your power surpasses others, your skill might still be suppressed by someone with less power. If you don’t believe me, I could spar with you using ordinary strength. Of course, if there’s a difference of two small realms or one large realm between the sparring parties, that’s another matter."

He added a sentence.

"I believe you."

Chen Fan said seriously.

He wasn’t foolish.

He hadn’t even unlocked [Basic Spear Technique], yet he was thinking about comparing spear techniques with someone likely to be a master...

At this thought, his body suddenly trembled!

Wait a minute!

He seemed to have found a way to quickly improve his spear skill proficiency.

Yes, by sparring with Zhang Ren!

Zhang Ren didn’t know archery, and archery, it seems, couldn’t be sparred? Even if it could, it would be bullying the opponent.

But spear technique was different. Without the spearhead, sparring seemed feasible, right?

Zhang Ren didn’t know what Chen Fan was thinking. Seeing Chen Fan’s earnest attitude, he nodded slightly and continued, "Besides physical qualities, there’s also comprehension. I know your martial arts talent is high,

One month for staff, one year for saber, a lifetime for spear. Some people can defeat those who practiced for a year with just one month of staff training; some can defeat those who practiced for ten years with one year of saber training. Besides the physical quality gap, it’s comprehension, but this principle doesn’t apply to spear technique."

He stared at Chen Fan, clearly admonishing him, "No matter how talented you are, you can’t quickly master high-level spear technique. As long as the method is correct, those who have practiced longer will be better."

Chen Fan nodded honestly.

Perhaps it’s like this.

But he didn’t need to worry about that...

With repeated practice, proficiency would rapidly increase; quickly mastering high-level spear technique wasn’t difficult.

"Finally," Zhang Ren emphasized, "is the part you need to pay special attention to. Wang Ping and the others still make this mistake. The way you’re holding the spear now, you’re thinking about striking straight up and down or swinging horizontally? These moves can be used but not frequently."

"Ah?"

Chen Fan was surprised, remembering Zhang Ren’s earlier mention that basic spear moves included chopping and smashing.

"Because the spear is not only long but very heavy. Once it deviates from the centerline, it’s hard to quickly correct it with brute force. Spear technique emphasis is on maintaining the centerline, fierce beasts are easier. If your opponent is human, his width might be just over twenty centimeters.

That means if your spearhead deviates ten centimeters from the centerline, it won’t cause damage. And if your spearhead deviates ten centimeters, your hand might only deviate one or two centimeters."

Chen Fan took a deep breath; this was the essence of missing by a millimeter and losing by a thousand miles?

"So, the trajectory of the spear tip on the coronal plane should be an arc, known as the ’spear circle’. This, and keeping the spear root close to the waist, are counterintuitive and require extensive practice to remember. Understand?"

"Mm-hmm."

Chen Fan nodded repeatedly.

"Words won’t help; you have to keep it in mind."

Zhang Ren snorted, "Now we’ll officially begin."

First, the most basic, preparation stance.

Chen Fan spread his legs shoulder-width apart, body upright, eyes forward, gripping the spear steadily.

"Passable."

Zhang Ren nodded. He walked to the front, and his hand had a spear too, demonstrating the basic moves.

Thrust.

Counter.

Intercept.

Chop.

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