Chapter 375 - 370: Senior Lin Qi’s Legendary Deeds
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After the photo was taken, the woman in red said with a smile,
"Congratulations, Pei Jiu. You are now the 37th SS-level talent of our Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo."
Pei Jiu was confused. "Wait, there were 36. How is there another one?"
The woman in red explained,
"Just two days ago, a vote was held, and Lin Qi from Cang Province was officially recognized as an SS-level talent."
"Lin Qi’s Talent makes him the first Unawakened SS-level talent."
Pei Jiu nodded in agreement. "Oh, it’s Lin Qi. In that case, it makes sense!"
He wasn’t the least bit surprised that Lin Qi had been recognized as an SS-level talent.
...
「North River Province」
In the living room of a villa in a luxurious residential district.
It was a brand-new villa. The condition of its contents suggested it had been lived in for less than two years.
On the sofa, the handsome Li Hanjiang stared at a metal box on the table.
Even with his resilient Psychological Quality, he couldn’t remain calm, and his palms grew slick with sweat.
"Hanjiang, you’ve mastered a Little Divine Power and possess top-level Talent!"
"Once you Awaken, you’ll be a top-tier SS-level talent, second only to those at the SSS-level."
"The Sword King himself went to great lengths to acquire this Awakening Fruit specifically for you."
"You absolutely cannot let us down!"
A burly, blue-robed, middle-aged man said.
Li Hanjiang said resolutely, "I will definitely Awaken."
He carried the metal box back to the Martial Arts Room, took out the plum-like Awakening Fruit, and ate the entire thing.
’I must Awaken!’
’I can’t let everyone down!’
With this thought, he gritted his teeth and endured the violent changes wracking his body.
Intense pain erupted from within him.
He knew this was just the beginning. If he could endure the pain, it would increase his chances of Awakening.
This was especially true for him, as he had already mastered a Little Divine Power. Ice-blue patterns began to surface on his skin.
"AHH!!"
Amid the intense agony, Li Hanjiang felt a powerful force stirring to life deep within his body.
...
Only four people knew that Lin Qi had Awakened: Yue Feng, Manager Sun, Wuu Lingyun, and Dean Liu. Not even his parents were aware.
However, the four of them had a tacit understanding not to publicize the news.
Since Lin Qi was still at home, every additional person who knew would only increase his danger.
Lin Qi himself rarely left the house. Aside from some time for relaxation, he spent all his days on Cultivation.
He cultivated the *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*. As his Qi and Blood Value edged closer to 400, raising it became more and more difficult.
The difficulty of the Evil Tiger Forging also increased, and he was still a ways off from the final step.
Then there was cultivating the *Thousand Calamities Atlas*. His Spiritual Power, having no bottlenecks, increased steadily.
Finally, there was his Spear Technique. He grew more and more proficient with the *Rainbow Transformation Spear Technique*, but advancing its Realm became increasingly difficult.
The summer heat lingered as time slowly passed.
Calamity Beast invasions across the globe showed no signs of slowing, and people in every major nation continued to live in misery.
For Martial Arts University students nationwide, the new semester was beginning.
「Martial Arts Calendar, Year 2047, July 14」
「Imperial View Mansion District, on a spacious plaza」
Lin Qi, dressed in a black tracksuit, stood calmly in the plaza.
Beside him stood the tall, dark-skinned Jiangtao.
Also with them was the tall and slender Jiang Miaoyin, who had delicate features and radiated vibrant energy.
Lin Qi’s parents were also there, along with Manager Sun, Vice Hall Master Yue Feng, and Hall Master Wuu Lingyun from the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo.
"They’re here!" Wuu Lingyun announced.
WHOOSH!!
A powerful gust of wind materialized out of thin air, making the surrounding trees rustle noisily.
A Soaring Falcon fighter jet, its crimson fuselage reflecting a cold metallic sheen in the sunlight, slowly came to a stop before the group.
WHIRR!
The cabin door slid open, and a charming figure stepped out. It was Teacher Luu Wei, a curvaceous woman with a hint of baby fat in her cheeks. She smiled at them.
"Lin Qi, Jiangtao, long time no see."
"And you too, Jiang Miaoyin. I’m here to pick the three of you up for the start of the semester."
"Teacher Lu, thank you for coming to pick us up personally," Lin Qi said gratefully.
He turned to say goodbye to Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi.
"Mom, Dad, I’m leaving!"
Lin Zhen nodded and smiled.
"Go on. By the time you’re back for the next semester, your mother and I will have gotten much stronger, too."
Lin Qi nodded, looking at his dad’s brand-new arm. He could use it with perfect freedom, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.
’He should have no trouble earning tens of millions over the next few months, and then he can buy more resources to use on himself.’
’His Qi and Blood Value is bound to increase substantially.’
With that thought, he, Jiangtao, and Jiang Miaoyin boarded the jet.
They didn’t even need to ship their luggage; they just brought it on board with them.
Hall Master Wuu Lingyun was with them as well.
He stepped inside and said with a laugh,
"This time, I’m just here to serve as your bodyguard."
Lin Qi smiled. Yue Feng had already told him that Wuu Lingyun was now the Southern Patrol Envoy and was tagging along on this trip to the Imperial Capital.
Besides protecting Lin Qi, he was also heading to headquarters for a meeting and taking the opportunity to visit some old friends.
ROAR!!
A moment later, the Soaring Falcon fighter jet powered up, soaring into the sky toward the blazing sun.
It eventually became a black speck and vanished from Yue Feng’s view.
He sighed emotionally.
"I’ve never seen a newly Awakened talent this powerful. I wonder what kind of history Lin Qi will make."
Manager Sun remarked with a sigh,
"The unknown is what makes it so captivating. It’s precisely because of geniuses like Lin Qi..."
"...that humanity has hope."
...
「Imperial Capital, Deep in the Mountains」
「The Gates of Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy」
Countless new students stared in shock at the enormous statue of Emperor Red standing at the academy’s entrance.