Chapter 306: Everyone Is Shocked

Chapter 306: Chapter 306: Everyone Is Shocked

"Hooo..."

Lin Qi relaxed from his stance. His muscles and sinews pulsed as his muscles loosened and came alive. Blood coursed through every corner of his body, and he felt a wave of pleasant relief.

[Through your Cultivation of the *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*, your Genetic Sequence has Awakened. Your Source Energy has transformed, and your Bone Tempering efficiency has greatly increased. Qi and Blood Value +2, Qi and Blood Value +2, Qi and Blood Value +2...]

[Through Source Energy Cultivation, you have successfully completed the Refinement of the bones in your limbs and have broken through to the Mid-stage of Fourth Realm Bone Cultivation. Qi and Blood Value +8]

[Qi and Blood Value: 189 → 207]

...

Seeing the increase in his Qi and Blood Value on the panel, Lin Qi broke into a satisfied smile.

"Four days!"

"I’ve finally broken through to the Mid-stage of the Fourth Realm!"

Lin Qi’s heart pounded with excitement. On his sixth day of Cultivation in Pyramid 06, he had successfully performed the visualization of the Ninth-Level Calamity Beast—the Platinum Evil Tiger.

On that very same day, he had Awakened the corresponding Genetic Sequence, successfully shattering his body’s shackles.

He had completely mastered the *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*.

He hadn’t left. Instead, he had remained behind to continue his Cultivation, digesting the essence of the Platinum Evil Tiger blood within his body and absorbing the rich Source Energy of the Pyramid.

In these four days, he had successfully broken through to the Mid-stage of the Fourth Realm.

In a total of ten days, his Qi and Blood Value had increased by an astonishing 68!

Lin Qi walked to the side, picked up an energy drink, and began chugging it.

He quickly calculated the timeline of his breakthroughs in his head.

Back on March 1st, at Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy, he had successfully broken through to the Fourth Realm.

On March 22nd, he left Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy and came to the Otherworld.

Today was April 2nd. In a total of 32 days, his Qi and Blood Value had shot up by a full 100 points.

As Lin Qi did the math, he felt the rate of his Qi and Blood Value increase was just too absurd.

’I’ve already completed a third of the progress for the Fourth Realm in just one month.’

"It’s the 11th day now. I should probably get out of here."

Lin Qi muttered to himself, setting down the empty energy drink bottle and releasing his Spirit Perception.

Even after his frantic absorption over the past few days, the Source Energy Concentration inside the Pyramid was still rich.

However, it had dropped by a significant amount compared to when he first entered.

It was now roughly equivalent to the Source Energy Concentration in the Martial Arts Rooms of the residential villas.

’At this point, there’s no difference between staying in the Pyramid and staying in my Martial Arts Room.’

There was no longer any need for him to remain here.

With that thought, he took out his phone to contact Xia Xiaoshuang.

...

RING RING RING!!

Meanwhile, in a spacious office inside the steel tower outside Pyramid 02.

The delicately featured Xia Xiaoshuang and several other staff members were watching a news broadcast from Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy on a projected screen.

"Blue Star is getting so chaotic. Every day, it’s just more news about Calamity Beast invasions. Another country was wiped out today. Now there are only 82 left."

"In the current environment, the major powers can barely fend for themselves, let alone help the Small Countries."

"Eventually, only the major powers might be left," a man sighed softly.

"Our Xia Country is the strongest nation on Blue Star, but the number of Martial Artists we’re losing each day is still climbing, month after month."

"We’ve even lost two Seventh Realm Martial Artists now."

"Three more Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts have appeared. So many Martial Artists were sacrificed... the people of North River Province have really had it rough."

"And then there’s Cang Province. It’s Coastal, and I heard an even more dangerous Disaster Beast Tide has erupted there, with several Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts spotted within it."

"We need more Ninth-level Martial Artists. The number of Top Level Martial Artists is still far too low," someone lamented.

Everyone nodded. Only Ninth Realm Martial Artists could truly boost people’s morale.

Listening to the discussion, Xia Xiaoshuang felt the oppressive atmosphere settle over her. She, too, wanted to become a Ninth Realm Martial Artist, to slay Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts and save her country from peril.

Unfortunately, her Talent was only Ordinary. At 25 years old, she was still just a Third Realm Martial Artist.

BZZZT!!

Suddenly, the vibration of her phone pulled her back to reality.

She pulled out her phone and saw it was a message from Lin Qi.

[Lin Qi: I’m done with my Cultivation. Getting ready to head back!]

’He’s done cultivating?!’

As Xia Xiaoshuang read the message, her mind raced. ’He started on the 24th... today’s the 2nd... that means it’s the eleventh day.’

’It’s 11:10 AM right now.’

’Does that mean Lin Qi finished cultivating an Intermediate Source Energy Technique in just ten and a half days?’

"Ten and a half days!!"

Xia Xiaoshuang froze for a second, then shot to her feet, her voice filled with disbelief.

Her sudden movement startled the other staff members.

"What is it, Xiaoshuang?" someone asked, leaning in curiously.

Xia Xiaoshuang’s eyes were wide with shock. "The genius I was assigned to," she exclaimed, "he’s already finished his Cultivation! It only took him ten and a half days!"

No one was surprised that he had finished his Cultivation, but that specific number—ten and a half days—left everyone stunned.

"Ten and a half days? Are you serious?"

"I remember Xiaoshuang saying this genius wasn’t even Awakened yet, right?"

"That kind of Talent is just insane, isn’t it?"

Everyone gasped, feeling like their worldview had just been expanded once again.

At that moment, Xia Xiaoshuang snapped back to her senses. After sending a quick reply, she immediately contacted her director, Yi Wei.

...

In Villa A06, located in the residential area outside the Pyramids.

On the balcony, Dean Liu, Mu Hong, and Yi Wei were gathered together, brewing tea and discussing Martial Arts.

"The situation is not looking good," Mu Hong said, taking a sip of hot tea.

"When I get back, I’ll guide Lin Qi and the others for a while, and then I’m heading straight to the battlefield."

Dean Liu nodded. "On the battlefield, an Eighth Realm Martial Artist can still influence the tide of a battle."

"The War Bases need Top Level Martial Artists like you who excel at killing."

RING RING!

Just then, Yi Wei’s phone rang.

He projected the video call, and Xia Xiaoshuang’s delicate face appeared on the screen.

"Xiaoshuang, what’s happened?" Yi Wei asked, curious. ’She wouldn’t contact me unless it was something important.’

Xia Xiaoshuang’s voice was filled with awe. "Tower Chief, Lin Qi has finished his Cultivation! He’s coming out!"

PFFT—

Dean Liu, who had just been sipping his tea, sprayed it everywhere. He wiped his mouth with a napkin and said, "Lin Qi is done with his Cultivation?"

The three of them exchanged a look, each seeing the same astonishment in the others’ eyes.

’How long has it even been?’ Yi Wei marveled to himself. ’Ten and a half days, and he actually succeeded in his Cultivation?’

"Let’s go meet Lin Qi together and see how he’s doing," suggested Mu Hong, who was dressed in black.

"Alright!" Dean Liu agreed with a nod.

And so, the three of them hurried downstairs, hopped onto a tour buggy, and floored it, speeding toward Pyramid 06.

...

「Pyramid 01」

Having woken up and freshened up, Yu Zhuoran stood before the immense effigy of the Nine-headed Serpent Emperor.

He felt the immense power welling up inside him, a strength that left him feeling deeply satisfied.

He then walked over to the side of his bedroom, where a Qi and Blood Tester was set up.

He slowly activated it and stepped inside.

He exerted force with both arms, veins bulging on his skin. A fierce, unyielding power erupted as his Qi Blood surged violently.

A terrifying aura exploded from his body, as if a Ninth-Level Calamity Beast—the Nine-headed Serpent Emperor—had awakened within him.

BOOM!!

He gripped the metal handles and exerted his strength as an infrared light rapidly scanned his body.

[Qi and Blood Value: 240]

Looking at his Qi and Blood Value, Yu Zhuoran broke into a satisfied smile.

"An Intermediate Source Energy Technique truly is something else. Once you master it, the boost to your Qi and Blood Value is immense."

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