Chapter 440 - 422: Tenth-Level Calamity Beast

Chapter 440: Chapter 422: Tenth-Level Calamity Beast

Lin Qi walked into the living room.

Over the past month, he had consumed a full 6,000 kilograms of Level 7 Calamity Beast flesh and blood.

He ate two meals a day, with each meal consisting of 100 kilograms of the flesh and blood, totaling 200 kilograms per day.

Among that, 4,000 kilograms came from tiger-type, Level 7 Calamity Beasts.

Its effects were the most potent, causing his Qi and Blood Value to skyrocket as if riding a rocket.

The rise in his Qi and Blood Value also represented a massive improvement in his physical constitution.

He could feel the abundant Qi Blood within him. His blood flowed like a surging river, his organs were vigorous, and his heart beat like a drum.

An endless stream of power coursed through his body, leaving him feeling clear-headed, grounded, and stable.

He himself didn’t even know just how strong he had become.

BEEP!

"Master, a message from Dean Liu!"

As Lin Qi was lost in thought, the projected image of the black-haired Little Chan spoke up beside him.

Lin Qi pulled out his smartphone to check it. After reading the message, his face lit up with joy.

He turned and hurried to the door.

He saw two figures step out of a silver luxury electric car. One was a middle-aged man in a white robe with large earlobes.

The other was a well-built young man with dark skin, handsome features, and a silver robe.

"Brother Qi!!"

Seeing Lin Qi come out, Jiangtao couldn’t wait to greet him with a smile.

The moment Lin Qi saw Jiangtao, he sensed an unusual aura about him.

Jiangtao had grown stronger, and a dense, heavy power seemed to radiate from him.

A thought instantly flashed through Lin Qi’s mind.

Looking at Dean Liu beside him, he immediately had a guess.

"Taozi, you’ve Awakened?"

Jiangtao chuckled and said,

"I knew I couldn’t hide it from you, Brother Qi."

"Three days ago, I successfully awakened the Special Ability ’Heavy Earth’."

"I’m an SS-level genius now."

Dean Liu, in his white robes, also smiled and said,

"Now that Jiangtao has Awakened and become an SS-level genius, the contract has been signed."

"Today, he will officially move into the Celestial Vault Institute’s Star Residence and become one of its members."

Lin Qi wasn’t surprised by this. Jiangtao was a Top Level genius blessed with great fortune.

He had sensed months ago that Jiangtao would Awaken sooner or later.

"Taozi, congratulations!" he said.

...

That evening, at Villa #40 in the Star Residence.

This was Jiangtao’s luxury villa, currently hosting a welcome party. All 50 of the second-year Awakened geniuses had come.

Wan Ming, dressed in a blue robe, sighed as he ate a piece of cake.

"Another one pops up. Jiangtao is a monster, just like Brother Qi."

"At this rate, won’t he become an SSS-level genius in a year or two?"

"I heard Jiangtao also has a younger sister, Jiang Miaoyin, who was the runner-up in this year’s National Freshmen Competition."

"If she Awakens, that’ll be another SS-level genius."

"Damn, that’s incredible. I heard they both went to the same high school."

Pei Jiu and the others nearby were secretly shocked when they heard this. Thinking about it, the whole situation was unbelievable.

If they both became SSS-level geniuses in the future, it would truly become the stuff of legend.

Not far away, Chu Yu and Du Shanyan felt the pressure. This Jiangtao was so similar to Lin Qi.

If he also became an SSS-level genius, they might be surpassed as well.

...

Two hours later, it was nearly midnight.

The crowd had dispersed, leaving only Lin Qi and Jiangtao sitting in the courtyard, eating barbecue and chatting idly.

Jiangtao, who had had a few drinks, looked up at the sky, still feeling excited.

"Brother Qi, there’s less than half a month left until winter break."

"I’m not planning to go back to Celestial Sea City for the New Year."

"Besides, Amiao and I don’t really have any relatives, so celebrating the New Year at the institute is fine."

"I’ve Awakened, and Amiao isn’t far from Awakening either."

"She’s going to try and spend more time cultivating at the institute so she can Awaken sooner and get into the Celestial Vault Institute earlier."

Lin Qi nodded. Although Jiangtao had Awakened, his current Realm and Martial Arts were at the bottom of the barrel in the Celestial Vault Institute.

Now that his Talent was enhanced by Awakening, his contract was upgraded, and he would receive a large sum of money.

Coupled with the Celestial Vault Institute’s environment, his strength would improve by leaps and bounds after a period of Cultivation.

Then he thought about himself. ’Is it really necessary for me to go back to Celestial Sea City for the New Year?’

There were less than four months left until the Global Martial Arts Tournament.

...

Once December 31st passed, Xia Country officially entered the year 2048.

「January 1st」

Celestial Dome Tower, large conference room.

All the teachers and leaders of the Celestial Vault Institute were gathered together. The conference room, built from white alloy, had numerous documents displayed on holographic projections.

The atmosphere in the room was exceptionally tense. Vice-Principal Xu Wenji, dressed in a red robe, spoke with a grave expression.

"According to the latest information provided by the higher-ups and the Star Hall, the Calamity Beast levels have been re-evaluated."

"Calamity Beasts are now divided into ten levels. Everyone, a Level 10 Calamity Beast has truly appeared!"

Xue Zhou spoke with a solemn expression, "The Star Hall is the organization where all the Ninth Realm Martial Artists on Blue Star are gathered."

"The information they provide should be authentic."

"I can’t believe there are actually Level 10 Calamity Beasts."

The others were in an uproar. There had been rumors about the existence of Level 10 Calamity Beasts before, but no one had expected them to be true.

Xu Wenji continued,

"In fact, Level 10 Calamity Beasts were discovered long ago. Over a decade ago, our Xia Country found traces of one."

"However, like some animals, Level 10 Calamity Beasts are territorial."

"Each one has its own territory. They also possess extremely high intelligence and tend to hibernate."

"But recently, the Level 10 Calamity Beast in our neighboring region has awakened."

"It is heading toward human territory from 100,000 kilometers away."

"No one has ever fought a Level 10 Calamity Beast. Once it tears open a spatial rift and arrives on Blue Star, it will be a cataclysmic disaster."

"Therefore, hunting the Level 10 Calamity Beast is an urgent matter. Whether it’s for gaining experience or protecting Blue Star, it must be hunted."

"Currently, Emperor Red has already taken more than half of Xia Country’s Ninth Realm Martial Artists to hunt the Level 10 Calamity Beast."

"This is a major, history-making event."

After Xu Wenji finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room grew even heavier.

Xu Wenji stood up and said,

"Calamity Beast invasions are becoming more frequent because the Level 10 Calamity Beast is commanding them from behind the scenes."

"We currently know of three Level 10 Calamity Beasts."

"Half of Xia Country’s Ninth Realm Martial Artists have been mobilized, and the rest must guard the major War Bases."

"Xia Country needs to enter a state of high alert to block the invasion of the Insect Race."

Everyone nodded. Xia Country was now vulnerable, which also made it extremely dangerous for geniuses.

After Xu Wenji announced a few more matters, the meeting was adjourned.

Xue Zhou and Dean Liu returned to their office.

The two sat on the sofa, and Xue Zhou let out a breath and said,

"I never thought a Level 10 Calamity Beast would actually appear."

"The power of a Ninth-Level Calamity Beast is already terrifying, let alone a Level 10. Right now, Blue Star doesn’t have anyone stronger, no one at the Tenth Realm."

"Only Emperor Red can stand on the front lines. The situation in the future will only become more severe!"

"For now, things are manageable, but I’m afraid the Level 10 Calamity Beasts will awaken one after another and enter Blue Star!"

"I’ll have to head to the battlefield as well!"

Dean Liu nodded grimly. "No wonder the higher-ups are so anxious. We need more High Realm Martial Artists."

"No, not just that. We need Ninth Realm Martial Artists."

"We desperately need Ninth Realm Martial Artists!"

Xue Zhou took a sip of water and nodded. The entire purpose of establishing the Celestial Vault Institute was to prepare for future crises.

It seemed the results were quite good. In just a few months, the strength of most students had improved by leaps and bounds.

There was even a genius like Lin Qi, who had already broken through to the Sixth Realm.

He was sure to shine brightly at the Global Martial Arts Tournament.