"Next..." Li Hongtu took a look at the spear that was shining with cold light, and then threw the dragon-back steel spear towards Yan Liqiang. Yan Liqiang was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and caught the spear in one hand.
In just a moment, this dragon-back steel spear transformed into a swan like an ugly duckling, showing a unique charm of a magical weapon that made people unable to take their eyes off it.
Yan Liqiang gently stroked the barrel of the spear. After the dirt on the surface was gone, the barrel of the spear revealed its original appearance: smooth, delicate, with a strange metallic luster. The entire barrel of the spear was covered with natural patterns like swirling fish scales, and the more than one-foot-long spear head was glowing with cold light and looked extremely sharp. The entire spear was mysterious, profound, and carried an awe-inspiring divine power. Just holding such a spear in one's hand made one feel heroic.
Just now, when the spear in Li Hongtu's hand pierced into the stone, the bending angle of the spear barrel almost reached 90 degrees, showing astonishing elasticity and toughness. After the spear barrel became straight, the entire spear barrel showed extremely strong rigidity and hardness. Yan Liqiang had never seen a metal weapon that could exhibit such powerful and extraordinary physical properties before, and he couldn't help but feel itchy.
"Master, this... can I try out the characteristics of this big gun and see what's so special about this dragon spine steel?" Yan Liqiang asked Li Hongtu.
"Hahaha, feel free to try it. I was just wanting you to try. If you can break this spear, you'll be considered capable. I'll even call you my master!" Li Hongtu laughed without any concern.
Yan Liqiang held the spear, nodded, and glanced around. There happened to be a wheel-sized stone on the ground not far away. Yan Liqiang walked over with the spear, weighed the spear in his hand, and then without any preparation or skills, he grabbed the spear with both hands and smashed it at the stone like a stick.
Under the terrifying power of Yan Liqiang, the spear weighing more than 100 kilograms tore through the air, making a sound like tearing cloth. The spear shaft instantly turned into a phantom, and then smashed on the big rock with a bang. The rock was instantly like a piece of tofu, smashed into pieces by Yan Liqiang's spear, and turned into gravel and stone powder, scattered everywhere.
When Li Hongtu heard the whistling sound of the spear tearing through the air in Yan Liqiang's hand, his eyes suddenly flashed with light, and he looked at Yan Liqiang as if he were looking at a treasure. Others might not understand, but as the director and owner of the spear, he knew very well how terrifying power was needed to make the spear make such a sound.
The stone shattered, and a ball of stone powder floated over like a white mist. Yan Liqiang hurriedly stepped back a few steps to prevent himself from being covered with the stone powder. Then he looked at the barrel of the spear and examined it carefully. He found that the barrel of the spear was completely intact after the collision just now, with only a thin white mark. The white mark was the stone powder. After a light wipe with the hand, there was no trace of the collision on the entire spear. The strength was simply incredible, stronger than real steel. Even if a steel rod or iron rod was used to hit it just now, there would at least be a mark left, but there was nothing on the barrel of the dragon spine steel.
“This gun barrel made of dragon spine steel is invulnerable to swords and axes, and is impervious to water and fire. Not to mention using it to smash a rock, even if you use it to smash a piece of pig iron, the pig iron will break and there will hardly be any marks left on the gun barrel. Even if you throw it into the fire and burn it for three days and three nights, the gun barrel will not melt…” Li Hongtu said confidently beside him.
Yan Liqiang chuckled, looked at the spear in his hand, and then placed the tip of the spear flat on the ground, holding the spear with one foot and pressing hard...
Under Yan Liqiang's great force, the spear head, which was more than a foot long, left a deep mark on the ground, and the spear body was bent into an arc by Yan Liqiang. "Ha..." Yan Liqiang exhaled and said, holding his breath, while using all his strength to continue to bend the spear shaft...
Yan Liqiang used all his strength to bend the spear shaft almost to more than 90 degrees.
When the spear shaft was bent into a semicircle like the bow of a war bow, Yan Liqiang used all his strength, his face flushed, and finally he could no longer push the spear shaft down...
"Be careful..." Li Hongtu reminded from the side.
Yan Liqiang loosened the strength in his hand slightly, and the spear barrel that was bent bounced back instantly, like a jumping shrimp. Before Yan Liqiang could react, a force as powerful as lightning and as strong as a landslide came from the spear barrel.
With a sound of "whoosh...", Yan Liqiang suddenly felt his feet leave the ground, and his whole body was pushed by a huge force. He flew back more than ten meters, and after falling to the ground, he rolled seven or eight times on the ground like a wheel before stopping.
Just like that, Yan Liqiang's clean clothes were suddenly made a bit messy by the dirt and weeds on the ground.
"Awesome, awesome..." Yan Liqiang laughed loudly, and jumped up from the ground with a somersault. With a look of excitement on his face, he ran back to Li Hongtu's side, "Master, this dragon-spine steel spear is really awesome!"
"Of course, otherwise why would they say that Dragon Spine Steel is a rare treasure!" Li Hongtu smiled and handed the spear to Yan Liqiang again, "Look at the spear shaft and see if it is bent..."
Yan Liqiang took it and looked at it. The spear's handle was still straight, without any bend. Yan Liqiang caressed the spear's handle lovingly and said, "Master, where can I find dragon spine steel? When I have the chance in the future, I will also get a spear like this!"
Li Hongtu hesitated for a moment, "Have you heard of Hell Island?"
"Hell Island? What place is that?" Yan Liqiang looked confused.
"Hell Island is in an unknown place deep in the South China Sea. It is said to be the most dangerous place in the world. Of the ten masters who enter Hell Island, not even one can come back alive. This Dragon Spine Steel can only be found in the caves under the volcano on Hell Island. It is extremely rare. If you want to find it, you must have a great opportunity!"
"Master, have you ever been to Hell Island?"
Li Hongtu blew his beard and glared at Yan Liqiang, "If I go, how can you still have me as your master?"
"Hahaha, Master is blessed with great fortune and powerful skills. Even if he goes, he will definitely be able to come back..." Yan Liqiang said with a smile.
Hearing Yan Liqiang's words, Li Hongtu suddenly changed from anger to joy, and said complacently, "You have good vision. Although I have never been to the Hell Island, if I were to go, I can't say anything else, but I can definitely come back alive. Don't even think about looking for Dragon Spine Steel. As long as you have learned and become a master, I will give you this Dragon Spine Steel spear, you can use it!"
Yan Liqiang quickly shook his head, "How can this be..."
"Why not? I don't need it now anyway. If I don't pass this dragon-spine steel spear to my apprentice, how can I let outsiders get it? But if you want to become my apprentice, I'm afraid it won't be that easy!"
Li Hongtu's words reminded Yan Liqiang all of a sudden. Yan Liqiang rubbed his hands and looked at Li Hongtu flatteringly, "By the way, Master, you just said that if I fish out the spear, you will teach me the real skills of spearmanship. I wonder what this real skill is?"
Li Hongtu narrowed his eyes and looked at Yan Liqiang. "If you want to learn my real skills, then I will ask you a question first. Do you know why the shaft of a spear must be flexible and hard? It must be elastic. The shafts of long weapons such as spears, lances, halberds, and golden spears are hard. Why should the shaft of a spear be different from other long weapons?"
"This..." Yan Liqiang was stunned for a moment, a little dumbfounded. This question seemed simple and basic, but for a moment, it was impossible to answer it...
(End of this chapter)