Chapter 434 - 416: SSS-level Secured

Chapter 434: Chapter 416: SSS-level Secured

Xue Zhou leaned back in his chair, his demeanor carefree. He looked around at everyone and said calmly,

"You’ve all seen Lin Qi’s performance."

"Chu Yu, the SSS-level genius, is no stranger to any of you. And now, he’s been defeated by Lin Qi, who crossed a realm to do it!"

"I’m sure you all understand the significance of this, so I won’t elaborate further!"

Dean Liu also spoke up from the side,

"Moreover, as of last night, Lin Qi successfully reached 10th place in the rankings."

"He has surpassed two SSS-level geniuses, Chu Yu and Du Shanyan!"

"Looking at it from every angle, he already possesses the Talent and Comprehension of an SSS-level genius!"

The others nodded in agreement.

Wuu Lingyun also spoke slowly,

"I agree with that assessment. A person’s Talent isn’t set in stone, and Lin Qi’s is plain for all to see."

Vice-Principal Xu Wenji nodded.

"Let me summarize briefly!"

"We can all see student Lin Qi’s Talent, but his age is a disadvantage."

"There has never been a case in Xia Country of someone being promoted to SSS-level genius at the age of 19."

Xue Zhou smiled and said, "Well, now there is!"

Xu Wenji said, "I have already reported this to the special envoy."

"We’ll wait for the Principal to return before deciding whether Lin Qi will be promoted to an SSS-level genius."

"After all, being an SSS-level genius is different from being SS-level. It affects the allocation of [Relics] and other precious resources."

Xue Zhou and Dean Liu nodded. Since no one objected, Lin Qi’s new contract was basically a sure thing.

Once the Ninth Realm Martial Artist returned, Lin Qi would officially be an SSS-level genius.

...

「The next day,」

Lin Qi arrived at the Celestial Vault Institute, entering an office-slash-Martial Arts Room decorated in a blue style.

The door slid open silently. As he stepped inside, the space opened up before him. The office walls were made of a special glass, onto which luminous patterns were projected.

It was like being in a living aquarium, with all sorts of marine life swimming across the ceiling.

A blue tea table sat between the sofas in the center of the room, with freshly brewed hot tea steaming in the air.

Three people were seated in different spots.

"Dean Liu, Dean Xue, Teacher!"

Lin Qi greeted them.

Dean Liu smiled. "Come, have a seat!"

Lin Qi nodded and sat in the last available spot.

After a bit of small talk, Xue Zhou spoke with a smile,

"Lin Qi, congratulations on making it to the top six in the Celestial Vault Competition."

"I also have some good news for you."

"After a discussion among us at the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, it’s basically confirmed that you will be promoted to an SSS-level genius."

’I’m going to be an SSS-level genius.’ Lin Qi was overjoyed.

Dean Liu slowly began to speak,

"However, all of our Xia Country’s Ninth Realm Martial Artists are currently busy with various matters."

"We’ll probably have to wait for Principal Liy to return to make the final decision."

Mu Hong also spoke with a serious expression,

"Lin Qi, being an SSS-level genius isn’t just about an increase in wealth."

"There are some resources you’ll only experience when you break through to the Seventh Realm. They will determine whether you can reach the Ninth Realm."

Lin Qi was stunned.

"Only SSS-level geniuses get them? Not SS-level or S-class?"

’What kind of resources are only available after breaking through to become a High Realm Martial Artist?’

Xue Zhou took a sip of hot tea and said,

"S-class geniuses don’t get them. Only SS-level and SSS-level geniuses do."

"S-class geniuses have almost no chance of breaking through to the Ninth Realm, so they don’t have access."

"So, Lin Qi, the status of an SSS-level genius is crucial. Money is the least important part of it."

"The most important thing is having that qualification."

"From now on, you must work even harder. Once you become an SSS-level genius, the responsibility on your shoulders will be even greater."

Lin Qi nodded. As time went on, he was becoming one of the "tall ones" who would need to step up and bear the weight in the future.

Dean Liu then took a black metal box, shaped like one for a smartphone, from the intelligent robot next to him and placed it on the table.

"From watching your recent fights, we can see you’re not far from the Sixth Realm."

"Your next step is to break through to the Sixth Realm."

"And this is a resource prepared for you. It has a name: Fourth-Turned Spiritual Organ Liquid."

The metal box slowly opened, revealing a vial containing 100ml of a green liquid.

Dean Liu pointed at the potion and began to explain,

"In the Fifth Realm of Refining Inner Organs, depending on one’s Talent and the rating of their Source Energy Skill, the refined Inner Organs are divided into four grades of quality."

"Most people achieve second-grade quality. S-class geniuses and Awakened geniuses can achieve third-grade quality."

"Only SS-level, and even SSS-level geniuses, can refine their Inner Organs to fourth-grade quality."

"And once you take the Fourth-Class Spiritual Organ Liquid, there’s a high probability of upgrading from third-grade to fourth-grade."

"Lin Qi, your Inner Organs are most likely already fourth-grade. Taking this will significantly enhance their function and also speed up your breakthrough to the Sixth Realm."

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up when he heard this. The effect of the Fourth-Turned Spiritual Organ Liquid was surprisingly powerful.

Xue Zhou also chimed in,

"This Fourth-Class Spiritual Organ Liquid is good stuff. It’s concocted from Nine-leaf Spirit Ginseng, Celestial Star Grass, Clear Heart Dew, and the inner organs of a Seventh-Level Calamity Beast."

"It can repair hidden injuries in the Inner Organs, nourish their functions, and drastically increase your Qi and Blood Value."

"It’s expensive, with only about ten vials produced each year, making it extremely difficult to obtain."

"Chu Yu waited until he got his hands on the Fourth-Turned Spiritual Organ Liquid before breaking through to the Sixth Realm of Marrow Refining."

Dean Liu said,

"Lin Qi, with this Fourth-Turned Spiritual Organ Liquid, the value of the Awakening Fruit has been completely used up."

"From now on, you’ll have to rely on your own efforts to fight for resources."

Lin Qi nodded gratefully. Just from hearing about the Spiritual Organ Liquid’s effects, he knew it was exceptionally precious—something that money couldn’t necessarily buy.

’It was most likely obtained through the connections of Wei Peng’s parents.’

’But Dean Liu’s efforts must have played a part as well.’

...

「Half an hour later,」

Lin Qi left, leaving only the three of them in the office.

Dean Liu put down his teacup and sighed with emotion. "Before we knew it, Lin Qi has already become an SSS-level genius."

"It really feels like a dream!"

"He’s destined to become a Ninth Realm Martial Artist in the future."

Hearing this, Mu Hong and Xue Zhou both smiled.

"By the way, I heard from Old Xu that Emperor Red has summoned half of Xia Country’s Ninth Realm Martial Artists to the depths of the Otherworld."

"Lao Liy went too. They didn’t even say what was happening when it all went down."

Dean Liu said curiously.

Mu Hong shook his head. He knew very little about information from the higher-ups.

Only Xue Zhou spoke slowly,

"Many secrets are only known to the Ninth Realm Martial Artists who have joined the Star Hall."

"However, I seem to know a little something."

"It seems Emperor Red has finished exploring the entire Otherworld, created a map of it, and encountered a Calamity Beast that surpasses Level 9!"

"A Calamity Beast that surpasses Level 9!"

Dean Liu and Mu Hong exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other’s eyes.

Dean Liu poured himself a cup of tea and said,

"The Otherworld is currently at least a hundred times the size of Blue Star, and traces of Calamity Beasts are everywhere, given their concentration."

"It’s highly likely that there are even more powerful Calamity Beasts."

"Most likely, the theoretical Tenth-Level Calamity Beasts actually exist!"

Mu Hong, dressed all in black, also spoke,

"Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts, each with a massive body over a hundred meters long, are like walking natural disasters, bringing immense destruction to human civilization."

"In the past, only nuclear bombs could eliminate them."

"Now, it takes a Ninth Realm Title Level Martial Artist to kill them."

"If a Tenth-Level Calamity Beast truly exists, then according to *Theoretical Research on Calamity Beast Physiology 3.0*, it would likely have a massive body exceeding 500 meters."

"Once it passes through a Calamity Beast gate and arrives on our Blue Star, it will trigger a colossal disaster."

"And our human Martial Arts Cultivation System has yet to be perfected to the Tenth Realm."

As soon as Mu Hong said this, the three of them felt a crushing pressure that was almost suffocating.

"Phew~"

Dean Liu let out a breath and said,

"The future is shrouded in mist. All we can do is continuously nurture geniuses."

"No wonder they wanted to establish the Celestial Vault Institute. The future of humanity needs a constant supply of geniuses."

He thought of Lin Qi. The young man was already an SSS-level genius, and even among SSS-level geniuses, he wouldn’t be considered weak.

’He is destined to become a Ninth Realm Title Level Martial Artist in the future.’

...

「Outside Villa 36, Star Residence」

"Student Lin Qi, your Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood has been delivered."

When Lin Qi returned to his villa, his rewards from the Celestial Vault Competition had also arrived.

He smiled as he watched the boxes of flesh and blood being carried into the kitchen.

’This is just the beginning. The day after tomorrow, when the Disaster Beast Trial Tower rewards are settled, a large amount of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood will be delivered.’

Among the many silver containers in the kitchen, a black metal box appeared.

The box was smaller, but the delivery staff struggled more while carrying it.

"Student Lin Qi, this contains the flesh and blood of an Eighth-Level Calamity Beast."

The staff member explained. Lin Qi nodded and felt the 100 kilograms of Eighth-Level Calamity Beast flesh and blood, which was clearly much heavier than that of a Seventh-Level Calamity Beast.

After the staff left, Lin Qi immediately had Little Chan start roasting the Disaster Beast Flesh.

At the same time, he ordered a large amount of vegetable dishes from the dining hall to eat along with the Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood.

On the table, besides the large amount of roasted Disaster Beast Flesh, was the black metal box containing the valuable Fourth-Class Spiritual Organ Liquid.

’Once my Qi and Blood Value reaches 995 or higher, I’ll use the Fourth-Class Spiritual Organ Liquid and break through to the Sixth Realm of Marrow Refining in one go.’

Lin Qi calculated silently.

A few moments later, after 100 kilograms of flesh and blood had entered his stomach, Lin Qi felt a surge of abundant energy he hadn’t experienced in a long time.

He quickly entered the Martial Arts Room to begin his cultivation, not wanting to waste any of its essence.

...

As the Celestial Vault Competition concluded, people also discovered that Lin Qi had unknowingly entered the top ten in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower rankings.

「In a certain villa.」

Chu Yu sat in his Martial Arts Room, looking at the projected information, and tightened his grip on the Miao Blade in his hand.

"I have to work even harder!"

"Losing to Lin Qi was a wake-up call. I’m an SSS-level genius. I will turn this shame into courage. I won’t lose again at the Global Martial Arts Competition."

...

「Inside Villa 36, Star Residence」

In the spacious living room, a giant screen was projected.

Jiang Miaoyin’s delicate face was flushed with excitement as she announced,

"Brother Lin Qi, I won second place!"

"It’s a shame the National Freshmen Competition was held so early. If you’d given me another month, I could have taken first place."

Lin Qi smiled and congratulated her,

"Congratulations, Amiao!"

"You’ll get first place sooner or later!"

Jiangtao also smiled and said, "Amiao, don’t be impatient."

"The more time passes, the greater your Talent will become."

"You’ll get first place eventually."

After hanging up the video call, Jiangtao looked at Lin Qi and sighed with admiration,

"Amiao is already incredible, but she still didn’t get the championship."

"The more I think about it now, the more I realize just how amazing Brother Qi is."

"And now, Brother Qi, you actually made it into the top six of the Celestial Vault Competition."

Jiangtao grew more and more excited as he spoke,

"I can’t believe you even defeated an SSS-level genius."

"Brother Qi, do you have any idea what a huge sensation this is causing in our Sixth Institute?"

Jiangtao recalled how he was completely stunned when he heard about Lin Qi’s results in the Celestial Vault Competition yesterday.

Especially since one of them was Chu Yu, an SSS-level genius who was already in the Sixth Realm.

’That’s the Sixth Realm! The principal of our No. 2 Middle School, Jiang Zhiguang, is only in the Sixth Realm.’

’And Lin Qi is only 19 this year, yet he can already defeat a Sixth Realm Martial Artist—and a top-tier SSS-level genius at that.’

’Blue Star divides geniuses into seven levels, and SSS-level is the very top.’

’Back in our senior year of high school, when Teacher Zhang City explained the genius rankings, everyone dreamed of becoming an SSS-level genius.’

’I never thought that one day Lin Qi would actually be able to defeat an SSS-level genius.’

The world was starting to feel incredibly unfamiliar, and he also felt immense pressure.

He felt the immense pressure of being left so far behind.

He needed to work harder. He didn’t want to be left behind.

...

Jiangtao celebrated briefly with Lin Qi before leaving.

He was heading back to Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy to use up his allotted time in the Gravity Room and the Refining God Tower.

Meanwhile, Lin Qi went to the kitchen.

He couldn’t rest yet; he needed to cultivate even harder.

He took a 100-kilogram slab of flesh, marbled with white fat and red meat, from the huge refrigerator.

This was 100 kilograms of Eighth-Level Calamity Beast flesh and blood.

Lin Qi took it out and handed it to the intelligent robot.

He already planned to use the Eighth-Level Calamity Beast’s flesh and blood, along with the Fourth-Turned Spiritual Organ Liquid, to break through to the Sixth Realm in one go within the next two days.

...