Chapter 390 - 380: Yu Jing and Li Zehao

Chapter 390: Chapter 380: Yu Jing and Li Zehao

Third Senior Brother Li Qing had an excited expression on his face.

"I have a feeling that rumor is true."

"Why is it that among Ninth Realm Title Level Martial Artists, Emperor Red can kill Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts as easily as slaughtering chickens, while others can’t?"

"It’s because he’s the only one who has managed to cultivate his Inner Organs to Fifth-grade Quality."

Second Senior Sister Wang Zixuan shook her head. "Fifth-grade Quality is too unrealistic. Even SSS-level geniuses are already incredible, and Fifth-grade Quality has never even been officially announced."

"That must mean no genius has ever successfully cultivated it. It’s just a theory."

"We should just stick to achieving Third-class Quality."

Lin Qi also secretly shook his head. ’Fifth-grade Quality Inner Organs... If there are rumors about it, it must be real.’

’And with my Talent, it shouldn’t be a problem.’

...

A few minutes later, the group dispersed, and Lin Qi returned to the Martial Arts Room in his villa.

He had Little Chan project a screen and opened the Cultivation Notes uploaded by his teacher, Mu Hong, beginning to browse through them carefully.

They contained extensive details about the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs, which would help him avoid many pitfalls.

At the same time, he also took out the gold-covered *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*.

The Intermediate Source Energy Technique included the Bone Forging Chapter, the Organ Cultivation Chapter, and the Marrow Cultivation Chapter.

He flipped to the Organ Cultivation Chapter and began to read it intently.

The words of his teacher, Mu Hong, surfaced in his mind, and he cross-referenced them with the Organ Cultivation Chapter to organize his thoughts.

’A person’s organs are fragile and cannot withstand forceful Refinement, which can easily cause damage.’

’Once hidden injuries accumulate, they can destroy a person’s Martial Arts foundation.’

’Softer methods are needed to nourish them, such as using an Intermediate Source Energy Technique to slowly nurture the inner organs.’

’Or, by following a specific Organ Cultivation Technique, one can use internal Spiritual Power to guide Qi and Blood to nourish the inner organs and enhance their function.’

Reading up to this point, Lin Qi found, just as expected, the unique Organ Cultivation Technique within the *Platinum Evil Tiger Evolution Method*.

This Organ Cultivation Technique could be performed simultaneously while practicing a Source Energy Skill.

It could also be done at the same time as regular Martial Arts Cultivation.

However, that required an extremely high level of proficiency.

According to the Evolution Technique’s Organ Cultivation Technique, using Spiritual Power to guide the combination of Source Energy and Qi Blood to nourish the Inner Organs would result in, at worst, Third-class Quality Inner Organs.

The body’s organ functions would be greatly enhanced.

At the same time, the process of Refining Inner Organs, which mainly nourished the five viscera and six viscera, was divided into six minor realms: one for each of the five viscera, and one for the six viscera combined.

The total Qi and Blood Value of 100 was evenly distributed among them. The process started with the heart, then moved to the lungs, liver, spleen, and kidneys, before finally ending with the six viscera.

This was the entire cultivation process for the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs.

Lin Qi looked at the Secret Manual. His next step was to begin his Cultivation with the heart.

And if he wanted to speed up his cultivation progress, Potion Resources were crucial.

This would require the Organ Cultivation Liquid his Senior Brother Li Qing had mentioned.

’My Bone Tempering Liquid is almost used up, anyway. It’s time to restock my Cultivation Resources.’

"Little Chan, open the Red Dome House!"

"Yes, Master!"

"BUZZ!"

Little Chan waved her hand, projecting another screen that was already logged into the Red Dome House.

Lin Qi quickly ran a search, and the Organ Cultivation Liquid he needed soon appeared.

[Item: Organ Cultivation Liquid]

[Effect: Nourishes the inner organs and enhances their functions.]

[Price: 10,000,000 Xia Country Coins per bottle]

...

After seeing the price, Lin Qi shook his head. It was truly expensive, the same price as Top-Grade Bone Tempering Liquid.

Thinking this, he didn’t hesitate and directly ordered ten bottles of Organ Cultivation Liquid.

At ten million Xia Country Coins per bottle, ten bottles cost 100 million. But with his 40% discount, it came out to 60 million Xia Country Coins.

Next, he bought some Spiritual Potion, also at ten million per bottle. He ordered ten, spending another 60 million.

[Payment Successful!]

[Your Organ Cultivation Liquid and Spiritual Potion will be delivered by tomorrow!]

Lin Qi checked his balance. At the start of the semester, he had 480 million Xia Country Coins.

Now, half a month later, he had already spent a good deal of money just on Level 5 Nutritional Meals.

These days, he was buying resources in units of hundreds of millions.

’I still have plenty of money, enough to support my Cultivation for several months.’

Lin Qi let out a breath. Although he spent money like water, he also earned quite a bit.

All he had to do now was wait for the Organ Cultivation Liquid to be delivered, and then he could begin his Cultivation.

...

「In a villa at the Azure Sky Sixth Institute.」

Inside a sealed Martial Arts Room, the rather handsome Yu Jing stared excitedly at the screen in front of him.

After several months, the Insect God Association had finally contacted him again.

On the other side was a black space, from which a masked face emerged.

"Yu Jing!" the person on the other side spoke, their voice a synthesized, mechanical tone.

"And you are...?"

Yu Jing was startled. ’This "person" has such a powerful aura,’ he thought. ’Much stronger than the burly man from before.’

"You may call me Commander Lin!" the person on the other side said.

"Alright, Commander Lin. Is there a reason for contacting me this time?"

The masked figure spoke slowly.

"Lin Qi has now Awakened, becoming an SS-level genius."

"His threat level has increased. I need you to continue providing me with intel on him."

"Of course, you will be well-rewarded."

Yu Jing was overjoyed to hear this. Although he felt his own Talent had improved, the gap between him and Lin Qi was still enormous.

The masked figure said, "Go to this address... There, you will find a new Potion that can enhance your Talent."

"After consuming it, your Talent will increase dramatically to that of an S-class genius. At the same time, you will also gain the Power of the Insect God."

"You are currently at the Fourth Realm Bone Cultivation. Once you unleash the Power of the Insect God, you will possess the Combat Power of the Fifth Realm. In a desperate gambit, you could even display the Combat Power of a Sixth Realm Martial Artist."

"You can experience its other functions for yourself."

Yu Jing was ecstatic. He could erupt with the Combat Power of the Sixth Realm while only at the Fourth Realm.

’How is that any different from being Awakened?’

...

「Meanwhile, in a villa at the Azure Sky First Institute.」

Inside a Martial Arts Room, Li Zehao, who had a tall, straight posture and handsome features, stared wide-eyed at the masked figure on the screen before him.

"You’re saying you can really improve my Talent?"

The masked figure spoke, its voice still a synthesized, mechanical tone.

"You already possess a near-S-class Talent. You broke through to the Fourth Realm a month ago and even successfully cultivated an Intermediate Source Energy Technique."

"All of this is proof enough of your Talent."

"Consume our Potion, and both your Talent and your strength will increase dramatically."

"Join our Insect God Association, possess the Power of the Insect God, and your strength will be no less than that of an Awakened genius."

Li Zehao’s expression was grave. He knew they were the Insect God Association, a great enemy of humanity.

The education he had received made him unwilling to join them.

But the terms they offered were too tempting, especially when he thought of Lin Qi, who had brought him endless humiliation, and his uncle, Zhang Tai, who had been sacrificed on the battlefield.

All of this filled his heart with resentment, making it impossible for him to remain calm.

To Lin Qi, he was now nothing more than a stray dog on the side of the road.

’I can’t accept this!’

’If things continue like this, I’ll never have a chance.’

And the Insect God Association was an opportunity for him.

"Fine!" he gritted his teeth and made his decision.

The masked figure seemed to smile as it spoke.

"You have made the correct decision!"

"Go to this address... You will find what you desire there."

After hanging up, Li Zehao’s entire body trembled with excitement. He finally had a chance to surpass Lin Qi.

...

At the same time, many other geniuses, and even staff members, throughout Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy received mysterious calls.

And the academy’s upper management "seemed" to be completely unaware.

...

「Far away in some base.」 A tall, black-robed, masked figure hung up the video call and muttered to himself.

"The people of Blue Star... this planet is so unique."

"A continuous stream of geniuses, and even Awakened ones."

"All this proves, just as the Lord said, that those treasures are definitely on Blue Star."

"Unfortunately, the Insect Race’s Nest was severely damaged and cannot produce more Insect Race Warriors!"

"We can only eliminate these geniuses one by one."

"Lin Qi... he is no Ordinary genius."

"But it doesn’t matter if we can’t eliminate him. There are plenty of people on Blue Star willing to join us anyway..."

...

「August 3rd, beneath the scorching sun.」

"Student Lin Qi, this is your delivery!"

The burly deliveryman solemnly handed the package to Lin Qi.

"Thanks!"

"My pleasure!"

The deliveryman broke into a smile.

Lin Qi carried the two metal boxes and turned back toward the Martial Arts Room in his villa.

"BEEP!"

After fingerprint verification, the metal boxes opened.

There were two boxes. One contained the Spiritual Potion, while the other held ten vials of pink liquid nestled within—the Organ Cultivation Liquid!

He took out a vial, opened it, and a faint, fresh fragrance wafted to his nose.

He drank it all in one gulp, a light, clean sweetness spreading across his taste buds.

He then put the things down, changed into his Martial Arts Uniform, and sat cross-legged to begin practicing his Source Energy Skill and Refining his Inner Organs at the same time.

"Hoooo..."

He sat cross-legged with his eyes shut tight, his hands held in the Five Hearts Facing Heaven Technique.

"Hoo... Hoo..."

In less than thirty seconds, he entered a state of Meditation.

After visualizing the Ninth-Level Calamity Beast, the Platinum Evil Tiger, in his Consciousness Space, a whirlwind stirred up around his body. A continuous stream of surrounding Source Energy was absorbed into his body like a gale.

It entered his body through countless pores, as well as openings like his mouth, nose, and ears.

It spread to every part of his body, a delivered feast for his innumerable cells.

Lin Qi, however, split his focus. As he maintained the visualization, he recalled the Organ Cultivation Technique recorded in the Evolution Technique.

’Use Spiritual Power to guide the Source Energy to merge with the Qi and Blood, nourishing the Inner Organs.’

Following the instructions of the Organ Cultivation Technique, Lin Qi sank his Spiritual Power deep into his body. It transformed into an intangible water, beginning to guide the flow of his Qi and Blood.

Following a specific path, it washed over his Inner Organs.

At the same time, his body began to heat up. The Organ Cultivation Liquid he had consumed started to take effect, its components merging into his Qi and Blood.

The blood throughout his body grew scalding hot, as if countless Fire Dragons were coursing through him.

The sensation was most distinct in his heart.

The Qi and Blood began to nourish his heart, which felt as if it were undergoing a cleansing as it began to beat with powerful thumps.

The heart is the foremost of the five viscera. It governs the blood vessels and is the Core of Qi and Blood circulation.

Nourishing the heart first would provide Qi and Blood support for the subsequent stages of Cultivation.

"Hoooo..."

Lin Qi adjusted his breathing, expelling a large amount of waste gas with each exhale.

Meanwhile, his heart was undergoing a metamorphosis.

"BZZZT!!"

At that exact moment, the golden patterns on his body emerged as his Special Ability, Jin Feng, began to activate.

Threads of Sharpness, like a drop of Drip Water, also merged into his Qi and Blood.

Lin Qi’s expression changed as he felt a stabbing pain in his heart.

...