Chapter 463 - 445: Number One

Chapter 463: Chapter 445: Number One

BOOM!!

Lin Qi unleashed his immense strength, his Black Great Spear wreathed in a golden spear glow as it smashed down violently on the Iron-Backed War Bear’s head.

A deafening CRACK echoed as an invisible shockwave radiated out from him.

The spear glow swept out like a collapsing world.

"ROAR~"

"CRACK!"

The Iron-Backed War Bear roared as its skull instantly shattered. Blood gushed from its mouth, nose, and ears as its massive body was flung through the air and slammed into the ground.

BAM!

Its impact gouged a deep crater in the concrete, and the resulting shockwave kicked up a massive cloud of dust.

In the distance, two Split Claw Apes were knocked to the ground by the force of the impact.

BOOM!

Lin Qi stomped heavily, his feet cracking the ground in a spiderweb pattern.

He swung his greatspear again, releasing his Golden Strength, which condensed into a piercing spear glow imbued with the Mountain and River Realm.

"ROAR~"

As the Split Claw Ape roared in fury, the spear glow shot into its open mouth, pierced through its skull, and exploded.

Simultaneously, he charged the second Split Claw Ape, his Black Great Spear shooting forward in a straight line. The power of Mountain and River Shattered flowed through his Mental Realm.

The tip of the spear pierced the air and plunged into the Split Claw Ape’s throat. Scalding blood sprayed from the wound, splattering across the spear’s shaft and onto Lin Qi.

"ROAR~"

As the Split Claw Ape’s roar died abruptly, silence returned to the concrete battlefield.

"Haaa..."

Lin Qi exhaled slowly. An intense wave of fatigue washed over him, leaving him completely drained.

In the next instant, the space around him froze, and a message appeared before his eyes.

[Lin Qi, congratulations on successfully passing the 16th-floor trial.]

[Congratulations, you have passed all trials in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower. You are now ready to step onto the battlefield and battle Calamity Beasts.]

[Grade Ranking: 1]

[Overall Ranking: 5 → 1]

...

Lin Qi stared at the messages, a little dazed.

Two years. He had finally cleared every trial in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower.

He had also surpassed the four top-level geniuses—Lei Frost, Meng Yuxuan, Zhang Tianyang, and Shen Heng—to claim the number one spot!

The reason he’d managed to clear the 16th-floor trial was that his Spear Technique had broken through.

On his status panel, his stats had been updated accordingly.

[By battling 1,000 Calamity Beasts in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, your Spear Technique has achieved a breakthrough from steady accumulation. Your has advanced, breaking through to Tier Four Late-stage. Spear Technique +1%]

[By battling 1,000 Calamity Beasts, you have mastered the second Killing Technique of the —Heaven and Earth Return to Ruins. Spear Technique +3%]

[By battling 1,000 Calamity Beasts, your Body Technique has achieved a breakthrough from steady accumulation. Body Technique +3%]

[Spear Technique: Tier Four 59% → Tier Four 63%]

[Body Technique: Tier Four 53% → Tier Four 56%]

...

A smile spread across Lin Qi’s face as he read the notifications.

His Spear Technique had advanced to Tier Four Late-stage, and he had even mastered the second Killing Technique of the : Heaven and Earth Return to Ruins.

This was an achievement typically only possible for a Seventh Realm Martial Artist.

Most geniuses first advanced their Martial Arts Realm, and only then did they advance their Martial Arts Skills.

The vast majority of Seventh Realm Martial Artists first reached the Seventh Realm before their Martial Arts Skills broke through to Tier Four Late-stage.

But he was different. While still in the Late-stage of the Sixth Realm, his Spear Technique Realm had already reached Tier Four Late-stage.

’With my current strength, I can definitely take on a Seventh Realm Martial Artist.’

Lin Qi tightened his grip on his greatspear. His Vajra Fist was at the Perfection level, his physical constitution far surpassed other Martial Artists in his Realm, and now his Spear Technique had reached Tier Four Late-stage. All of this gave him immense confidence.

But he shook his head. ’It’s still not enough. I have to Awaken as soon as possible.’ He wasn’t strong enough yet. He chose to exit the Disaster Beast Trial Tower.

「A few seconds later」

There wasn’t a single person outside the Trial Tower.

Everyone was participating in the Global Martial Arts Tournament.

No one noticed that he had cleared the entire Disaster Beast Trial Tower.

...

「Time passed, and soon it was 8:00 PM」

After half a day, the fourth round of the main tournament officially concluded.

The top 250 contestants had been decided.

Everyone logged off to eat or rest.

In Star Residence, inside a luxurious villa reserved exclusively for SSS-level geniuses.

Inside the Martial Arts Room, Shen Heng, slender and dressed in a black Martial Arts Uniform, felt his body heating up.

He sat cross-legged, his hands held in the Five Hearts Facing Heaven Technique position.

Moments ago, he had consumed not only fifty kilograms of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood, but also a top-tier resource: a Bone Marrow Cleansing Potion.

He thought to himself.

’I can’t be frugal with my resources.’

’I have to push myself to break through to the Seventh Realm.’

With that thought, he activated his Bone Marrow Cultivation Technique and began the final stage of Marrow Refining.

ZZZT!!

Silver patterns emerged beneath his skin, coursing over his body.

His face began to twist in agony as an intense, piercing pain erupted from the very seams of his bones.

But he endured it. To him, this level of pain was nothing.

Meanwhile, the Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood and the Bone Marrow Cleansing Potion began to take effect.

He could feel the Bone Marrow Cleansing Potion flushing his marrow, washing away countless impurities he had never even been aware of.

He felt himself drawing closer and closer to achieving Purified Marrow, also known as Refining Marrow Like Frost.

「Four hours later, at the stroke of midnight.」

「In the Martial Arts Room」

Shrouded in electric currents, Shen Heng’s eyes snapped open. A terrifying aura exploded from his body.

A powerful and vigorous presence emanated from him as his Qi Blood surged, constantly renewing itself.

He felt his body undergoing a metamorphosis, his physical attributes improving dramatically.

"So this is the Seventh Realm Blood Exchange?"

"The feeling is incredible. I feel like my physical strength has increased by a huge margin."

Shen Heng clenched his fists, an excited grin spreading across his face. After being stuck at the Peak of the Sixth Realm for months, he had finally broken through.

The fusion of Thunder and Qi Blood Power caused a qualitative transformation in his aura.

He was now a Seventh Realm Martial Artist, and with this newfound power, he was confident he could compete for the championship.

...

「Meanwhile」

「Star Residence, Villa No. 36」

A luxurious black electric car pulled up to the main gate.

Lin Qi stepped out of the car, carrying a backpack and his Tiger Slaying Spear as he entered the villa.

Inside the villa, the living room table was laden with several plates of sizzling, freshly roasted Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood, its rich aroma filling the air.

Having spent five hours cultivating in the Gravity Room, Lin Qi had used up a tremendous amount of energy.

He began to feast heartily.

Half an hour later, he had devoured 200 kilograms of Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood, including 50 kilograms of flesh from a Level 8 beast.

He then had Little Chan instruct the smart robots to roast another 200 kilograms, just in case.

His hunger sated, Lin Qi changed into a black Martial Arts Uniform, sat cross-legged, and assumed the Five Hearts Facing Heaven Technique position.

He then began his cultivation for the day.

’I’ve already trained for five hours in the Gravity Room, and my body is completely exhausted.’

’The energy in my cells is depleted, and I’ve consumed a massive amount of Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood. It should be enough for my Qi and Blood Value to break through.’

Lin Qi felt a pleasant warmth spreading through his body as an invisible power began to brew within him.

A strange pain signaled that his Awakening was imminent.

He couldn’t wait to begin his cultivation.

"Haaa..."

After regulating his breath, he began to operate the Bone Marrow Cultivation Technique from the .

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