Chapter 417: The Grand Competition and Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes
Chapter 417: Chapter 401: The Grand Competition and Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes
Lin Qi trained for another full day.
At 7:00 PM, inside the Martial Arts Room of Villa 36 at Star Residence.
*Hooo…*
Lin Qi, dressed all in black, trembled as he released his Power. His skin contracted like a spring, sending countless beads of sweat flying from his body.
He exhaled forcefully, the powerful breath stirring up a strong gust of wind in the room.
‘I’ve been in Cultivation for six whole hours, and I don’t even feel tired. The effect of the Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood is incredible.’
Lin Qi marveled inwardly and checked his status panel.
[You have consumed 100 kg of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood. Your Qi Blood has nourished your Inner Organs, and your Qi and Blood Value has greatly increased. Qi and Blood Value +20]
[Qi and Blood Value: 660 → 680]
…
Lin Qi let out a breath, feeling invigorated.
‘The effect is so powerful, it’s almost equivalent to a bottle of Organ Cultivation Liquid.’
‘And one bottle of Organ Cultivation Liquid is worth 10 million Xia Country Coins. If I have 1,200 kilograms of this flesh, doesn’t that mean it’s worth 120 million?’
‘I still have 1,100 kilograms left. If I consume all of it, it’ll be enough to raise my Qi and Blood Value to 800.’
Lin Qi clenched his fists. The Celestial Vault Institute was truly worthy of its name; it spared no effort in nurturing its geniuses.
It had only been a few days, and he had already progressed by leaps and bounds.
In a year’s time, his Qi and Blood Value would increase to an unimaginable degree.
「Ten minutes later」
After emerging from the bathroom, Lin Qi changed into a Martial Arts Uniform and began gulping down an energy drink.
“Little Chan, open the Red Dome House!”
“Yes, Master!”
The blue-robed Little Chan quickly opened a projection of the Red Dome House, and Lin Qi began searching for techniques.
Now that his Body Technique, the Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step, had reached Perfection and he had comprehended the Thunder Shadow Realm,
it was time to learn a new Body Technique, just as he had with his Spear Technique.
Body Technique Secret Manuals were generally part of a series, so he just needed to learn the advanced version of the Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step.
Soon, the page before him refreshed, and a manual appeared in his view.
[Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes – Upper Volume, Category: Body Technique Secret Manual, Rating: ★★★★★, Price: 60,000,000 Xia Country Coins (No discounts, no installments), Note: Red Dome]
[Compatibility: 99%]
…
Lin Qi saw the price. It was certainly expensive, but compared to the 120 million Xia Country Coin price tag of the Mountain and River Spear Technique, it was practically a bargain.
He carefully read the description for Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes. The complete Body Technique Secret Manual was divided into an Upper and Lower Volume.
The Upper Volume involved the cultivation of the Mental Realm, while the Lower Volume involved the cultivation of a Domain.
Furthermore, it was the direct successor to the Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step, which would make the transition much easier.
With that in mind, he immediately placed the order and paid, using up next month’s stipend and his prize money from the Disaster Beast Trial Tower.
As for the Organ Cultivation Liquid, he no longer needed it for the time being. The Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood alone would be enough to sustain him for some time.
[Payment Successful!]
[Student Lin Qi, your copy of Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes will be delivered to your door tomorrow.]
Lin Qi closed the green projected screen and clenched his fists.
Power surged through him endlessly. His body was still buzzing with energy; the effects of the Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh were still active.
He began practicing his Body Technique once more.
…
On September 1st, every genius in the Celestial Vault Institute was consuming Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood.
Everyone’s Qi Blood saw a substantial increase.
「The next day in class」
Wan Ming, dressed in a blue robe, was exuding a powerful aura. He couldn’t help but speak up from his seat.
“I have to say, the effects of the Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood are amazing!”
“After eating a few dozen kilograms, I feel full of energy. My Qi and Blood Value has increased by 15 just between yesterday and this morning.”
“I feel like I’ll be able to break through to the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs in two or three months!”
The others nodded in agreement, having all experienced the benefits of the Seventh-Level Calamity Beast.
Every one of them was brimming with Qi Blood, their eyes sharp and spirited.
Not far away, Yu Zhuoran clenched his fists. After consuming the Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood,
his Realm had reached the Peak of the Fourth Realm. Once he finished consuming all the flesh, he too would be able to break through to the Fifth Realm.
He was already starting to close the gap with Lin Qi.
Meanwhile, Lin Qi listened to Wan Ming’s words and fell into thought.
‘Due to differences in physical absorption rates and Talent,’
‘the same amount of flesh provides a different increase in Qi and Blood Value for each person.’
‘And my Talent is Top Level, stronger than the others, which is why I gained more Qi and Blood Value.’
“Students!”
Dean Liu, dressed in white, walked into the classroom and said with a chuckle,
“I’ll just take a moment of your time to make an announcement!”
“Three months from now, at the end of November, we will be holding the first-ever Celestial Vault Competition at the Celestial Vault Institute!”
“You can think of it as a preview for the global Martial Arts tournament. All 181 geniuses must participate.”
“There will be no restrictions in the competition rules. Everyone is to unleash their full strength.”
“The rewards will also be exceptionally generous!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom erupted into an uproar.
“The Celestial Vault Competition! Everyone has to participate!”
“Doesn’t that mean I’ll have to compete against the juniors and seniors?”
Du Shanyan’s and Chu Yu’s eyes lit up.
As SSS-level geniuses, they loved nothing more than a good competition. This was their chance to clash with other top-level geniuses.
The fiery-tempered Chu Yu broke into a grin and said,
“A Celestial Vault Competition, excellent!”
“A few months is plenty of time for me to improve my strength and surpass even more geniuses.”
Lin Qi also raised an eyebrow, quite surprised by this outcome.
It was September 2nd. There were less than three months until the end of November.
After the initial commotion, the students began to feel the pressure.
Unlike the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, which only judged Martial Arts, the competition would come down to pure combat strength.
The differences could be enormous.
Moreover, the rewards from the Disaster Beast Trial Tower were already generous; the rewards for the first Celestial Vault Competition would only be more so.
Everyone felt that ever since arriving at the Celestial Vault Institute, the atmosphere had become intensely competitive.
Everyone had to push themselves to their limits in their Cultivation.
No one could afford to feel superior; countless High Realm Martial Artists were watching them.
Ranking too low would be a huge embarrassment.
They were all young people under 22, full of passion. Now, spurred on by the announcement, their fighting spirits soared.
Seeing this, Dean Liu revealed a satisfied smile.
‘It seems establishing the Celestial Vault Institute was the right decision after all.’
‘In three months, I expect they will all have made tremendous progress.’
…
A few minutes later, the students left the classroom.
Lin Qi walked with the others from the Azure Sky Tenth Institute.
Chu Yu spoke up at once, laughing confidently.
“My goal is to make it into the top ten. Aside from the other two SSS-level geniuses and a few of the SS-level ones, no one else is a match for me.”
Wan Ming laughed. “We’re not as strong as you. My goal is to make the top 100 and hopefully get to the second round.”
“What about you, Brother Qi?”
he asked suddenly. As everyone turned to look at him, Lin Qi smiled.
“I’ll be satisfied if I can make it into the top 45.”
The others were inwardly shocked. There were 181 Awakened geniuses in total, which meant about 45 students per year.
For Lin Qi to make it into the top 45 would place him at the level of a fourth-year Awakened genius.
Yu Zhuoran, a top-level SS-level genius, was only ranked 80th.
Compared to Chu Yu and Lin Qi, the rest of them seemed too Ordinary; there was no basis for comparison.
Wan Ming watched Lin Qi’s retreating back. He had a feeling Lin Qi was going to surprise them all.
Because when the two of them stood together, compared to Chu Yu who blazed with heat like a great sun,
Lin Qi’s aura held its own. He was like a golden mountain radiating an intense Sharpness, as if a peerless Divine Weapon was being forged within him.
…
「At the entrance of Villa 36, Star Residence」
“BEEP!”
Once the verification went through, Lin Qi took a metal box from the delivery person and carried it back to the Martial Arts Room.
As he changed into his Martial Arts Uniform, he began to think about his goal for the Celestial Vault Competition.
‘Even though everyone has Tier Four Martial Arts and the gap there isn’t huge,’
‘the difference in physical constitution is massive. Between the Fifth and Sixth Realms, there’s a 600-point difference in Qi and Blood Value alone!’
Lin Qi mused. However, with his physical Talent, the more he improved, the smaller the gap between him and the other geniuses would become.
‘It might not be impossible for someone in the Fifth Realm to defeat someone in the Sixth Realm.’
‘Other geniuses might not be able to do it, but that doesn’t mean I can’t.’
Besides, he was eager to get his hands on the rewards from the Celestial Vault Competition.
After briefly setting his goal, he turned his attention to the metal box before him.
“BUZZ!”
As the box opened, it revealed a silver secret manual inside: *Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes – Upper Volume*.
“CRACKLE!!”
The moment he picked it up, it was as if he could hear the sound of countless electric currents, and a vision of lightning splitting the sky flashed before his eyes.
When he came to his senses and looked at the secret manual in his hand again, he realized what he had seen was just an illusion.
He had a high affinity for the Thunder Attribute, and the Body Technique Secret Manuals he’d learned were all related to lightning.
He suspected that he might one day awaken a thunder-related Special Ability.
He began to flip through *Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes*.
*Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes* was a top-level Body Technique Secret Manual created by Xia Country’s second-strongest expert, the Overlord.
It consisted of nine layers in total, with each “Flash” representing a layer. Each layer represented an ultimate level of speed and technique.
Its cultivation required a heart like a thunderbolt and intent like lightning…
Once cultivated to Perfection, one could possess the fastest speed within their Realm, and even be capable of fighting opponents from a higher Realm!
“This body technique must not be practiced by those without extraordinary talent!”
Lin Qi flipped through the pages quickly, feeling the sheer confidence and domineering will contained within the secret manual.
After flipping through the entire volume, he realized it only contained the content for the first five “Flashes.” The remaining four were in the Lower Volume.
He sighed in amazement. Just from a quick read-through, he could tell it was astonishingly difficult.
Each layer had extremely high requirements for Power, core muscle strength, and flexibility.
The level of control required was also insane.
It wasn’t something one could master simply by having a stronger physique.
No wonder those without Talent were warned against practicing it.
One could only imagine how formidable the Overlord who created this Body Technique Secret Manual must have been.
The impression he gave the world was one of unparalleled, tyrannical power.
No one would have expected his speed to be top-tier as well.
This was the might of Xia Country’s number two expert.
With that thought, he set down the secret manual and began to practice according to its instructions.
“WHOOSH WHOOSH~”
He began to run around the spacious Martial Arts Room. His footwork, his breathing, and the way his muscles exerted force all changed.
Transforming himself into a bolt of thunder, he became an afterimage, moving with incredible speed.
As he executed the Body Technique, powerful gusts of wind whipped up around him.
Just like with the Mountain and River Spear Technique, he needed to convert his Thunder Shadow Realm into the Thunder Extreme Realm—a more powerful Mental Realm.
When channeled into his legs, it would grant him the speed of lightning.
The moment he started practicing *Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes*,
he could clearly feel his body grow lighter, as if some shackle had been removed. He felt nimble and swift.
This was so much stronger than the Thunder Shadow Instant Kill Step.
「Two hours later」
Lin Qi, who looked like a ball of lightning, came to a stop. He picked up the secret manual and smiled.
‘I’ve already reached the First Layer: Thunderlight Emergence.’
‘An instantaneous burst of extreme speed, as fast as lightning!’
He looked at his panel.
[You have reached the Beginner level of the Mental Realm Level Body Technique Secret Manual, Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes – Upper Volume, achieving the First Layer. Body Technique +3%]
[Body Technique: Tier Four 09% → Tier Four 12%]
…
Lin Qi exhaled. His Body Technique had improved as well.
He couldn’t help but think about how much he had to practice every day.
There was the Spiritual Technique, the *Thousand Calamities Atlas*, and the Source Energy Skill, the *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*.
On top of that, he had to practice the Spear Technique Secret Manual, *Mountain and River Spear Technique*, and the Body Technique Secret Manual, *Thunder Extreme Nine Flashes*.
However, if he was given some time, once the Mental Realms for his spear and body techniques were fully converted, his strength would increase dramatically.
In three months, he would become much stronger.