Chapter 381 - 375: New Goal and Vajra Fist

Chapter 381: Chapter 375: New Goal and Vajra Fist

Everyone felt Chu Yu’s aura and was secretly astonished.

Han Zhen especially could sense that the other man had Awakened [Red Flame], just like he had.

But comparing himself to Chu Yu was like comparing a firefly to the Bright Moon—they weren’t on the same level.

His aura was so powerful that the moment he spoke, he became the center of everyone’s attention.

Pei Jiu sighed to himself. ’It’s just as Wan Ming said. Chu Yu is on the verge of breaking through to the Sixth Realm of Marrow Refining.’

His presence was so overpowering that it suppressed everyone else.

After that brief remark, Chu Yu logged off.

Meanwhile, in the spectator stands reserved for the leadership...

"I never expected Lin Qi to be so powerful after his Awakening. He’s even stronger than I’d imagined."

A middle-aged man with a gentle demeanor spoke up. He was the dean of the First Institute, and very surprised by Lin Qi’s performance.

Vice-Principal Xu Wenji remarked,

"To have such power right after Awakening... once he gains full control of it, Lin Qi’s strength will increase dramatically."

"He might even become the strongest SS-level Talent in the future. Reaching the Ninth Realm is not out of the question, either."

At that moment, the white-haired and domineering Principal Liy Qifeng slowly spoke words of praise.

"Excellent!"

"This Lin Qi is a promising young man. He reminds me of my younger self."

"We must nurture his talent carefully!"

With that said, he dissipated into nothingness and logged off.

The others were stunned. Liy Qifeng rarely praised anyone, and his standards were impossibly high.

They never expected him to think so highly of Lin Qi.

Xue Zhou, Dean Liu, and Mu Hong all smiled.

To have caught the eye of Celestial Blade Liy Qifeng meant Lin Qi’s future was secure.

...

Lin Qi also chose to log off.

He stepped out of the Virtual Cabin. Golden patterns on his body materialized, flickering in and out of sight.

He was sensing the Golden Edge Power within his body; he had benefited immensely from the fight with Yu Zhuoran.

His control over his Special Ability, [Golden Edge], was a little stronger, but still very poor.

This ’poor’ was only in comparison to Yu Zhuoran. It was like taming a horse.

Yu Zhuoran and others like him had already tamed their warhorses. He, on the other hand, had only just managed to mount his, letting it run wherever it pleased.

His control was terrible, especially the protective shield around his body. It was so fragile it had shattered in one hit.

He needed much stronger control.

’I need to find someone to teach me Five Elements Fist to improve my control.’

Lin Qi thought to himself.

As for the difference in physical conditioning, Yu Zhuoran was far too behind him.

If he hadn’t wanted to continue experiencing the clash between Special Abilities, he could have killed him with a single spear thrust long ago.

Even superior mastery of a Special Ability couldn’t make up for that gap.

BUZZZ! BUZZZ!

His phone vibrated. He pulled it out, unlocked it, and took a look.

Wan Ming had pulled him into a new WeMessage group chat.

[35th Class, Tenth Institute Group (20)]

[Wan Ming: Welcome Brother Qi to the group!]

[Pei Jiu: Welcome]

[Xia Lian: Welcome +1]

[...]

[Lin Qi: Hey everyone!]

Lin Qi sent a greeting, and everyone responded one by one, except for Shen Zhenzhen, Xiang Long, and the somewhat withdrawn Yu Zhuoran.

[Chu Yu: Lin Qi, you’re pretty strong. We should spar sometime. :)]

[Lin Qi: Sure!]

[Wan Ming: ...]

Lin Qi stared at the name ’Chu Yu’, a puzzled look on his face.

He checked the member list. There were twenty people in total. Aside from the fourteen recently Awakened Talents, four others were academy leaders, such as Teacher Wang and Vice-Principal Xu Wenji.

’Who’s this person?’

DING!

Just then, a private message from Wan Ming arrived.

[Wan Ming: Chu Yu is the only SSS-level Talent in our 35th class. No, I should say he’s the only SSS-level Talent among the more than 1.5 million Martial Arts University students in our entire cohort.]

It dawned on Lin Qi. ’So he’s an SSS-level Talent. But why haven’t I seen him at the academy before?’

[Wan Ming: Chu Yu was in the Otherworld doing his Cultivation. He just came back recently for summer break.]

Lin Qi was inwardly astonished. ’He’s been cultivating in the Otherworld this whole time? My own Qi and Blood Value increased dramatically after just one month there.’

’If he’s been cultivating there for months on end, just how strong is he?’

[Wan Ming: Chu Yu skipped grades. He’s only eighteen this year.]

[They say Chu Yu was already close to the Fourth Realm when he first enrolled. Now he’s at the Peak of the Fifth Realm, just one step away from the Sixth Realm.]

[If you spar with him, be prepared to get taken out in a single move.]

Lin Qi let out a slow breath. ’The Peak of the Fifth Realm...’

’A year younger than me, yet an entire Great Realm higher. Now that’s a true top-level Talent.’

’Compared to him, the Talent and potential I’ve shown on the surface really do fall a bit short.’

However, a competitive fire ignited within him. Having a goal to chase was a good thing.

’Set the target, then surpass him. It’s that simple.’

’That’s exactly how I surpassed Guo Heng, Li Zhou, Wang Qiufeng, Huo Wanyang, and Yu Zhuoran.’

’Chu Yu’s appearance couldn’t have come at a better time. He’s my next target.’

...

「At noon, on the official Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy website.」

The 35th cohort’s official awakenings were announced: students from the Azure Sky Sixth Institute had officially Awakened and become SS-level Talents.

Sharp-eyed students spotted the news and reposted it to the Azure Sky Forum.

The forum instantly exploded with activity.

"Holy crap, Lin Qi actually Awakened?"

"He could beat an SS-level Talent even before he Awakened. Now that he has, who could possibly be his opponent?"

"Is that the legendary Senior Lin Qi? I can’t believe he still Awakened at nineteen. That’s so inspiring."

"I’m eighteen now, maybe I can Awaken too!"

Others from his cohort were also shocked when they saw the news, feeling as though Lin Qi was leaving them further and further behind.

They were being left completely in his dust.

「Afternoon.」

The now-sophomore students of the Azure Sky Sixth Institute were holding a small meeting in the Cangjing Building.