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Chapter 141: Even Experts Have Their Limits
Chapter 141: Even Experts Have Their Limits (Monthly Vote Request)
"Haa..."
A sudden gust of wind stirred inside the Martial Arts Training Hall, swirling around Lin Qi as if responding to his presence.
In his perception, thick clusters of Primordial Energy particles gathered like rainwater draining through an open faucet. He wondered if this abundance had accumulated over time, untouched by cultivation.
The massive Golden Vajra Tiger roared, its jaws stretching wide as it inhaled the swirling energy, drawing every particle into its body.
"I'm at the United Training Base now", Lin Qi mused, "with Tianhai Martial Arts University right beside me."
"Both the Imperial Military and martial arts academies supposedly possess Spatial Gate technology—a black-box marvel. They can open miniature Spatial Gates to channel Primordial Energy from the Otherworld to Blue Planet. That explains why their regions are saturated with it."
Around him, Primordial Energy flowed like water from an open tap, rushing into his body. His abdomen burned as he rapidly digested Nutritional Meals, his entire form trembling like an engine revving at full throttle. He guided the energy to transform his muscles and sinews, his breath deepening with each inhale until his chest heaved like storm-tossed waves.
Two hours later—
"Boom!!"
"Haa!"
Lin Qi's eyes snapped open, golden light flickering within them as a burst of qi surged outward. He exhaled sharply, the expelled air rippling like a breeze.
[You've absorbed massive Primordial Energy. Vitality Stat Breakthrough, Vitality Stat+0.3]
[Vitality Stat: 23.2→23.5]
...
Lin Qi blinked in astonishment. The training hall's effects exceeded expectations. If this environment became his norm...
His cultivation speed could skyrocket. Reaching the Third Reverie might not be far off.
"Dingdong!!"
A doorbell chimed. When Lin Qi opened the door, Jiang Tao froze mid-step, his face tightening as if pricked by invisible blades.
"Brother Qi, you've gotten stronger?"
"How strong exactly?"
Lin Qi hastily suppressed his aura. "What's up, Tao?"
Jiang Tao hesitated. "We won't start practical combat training until tomorrow. But they'll hold a Warm-Up Match this afternoon—first time ever!"
Lin Qi's eyes lit. "Rewards?"
Jiang Tao pulled out his phone. "Teacher Zhang said sign-ups are on the Tianhai app under the Warm-Up Match link. Matches start in an hour."
"It's 50-man deathmatch. Survive to win a cash prize."
Lin Qi frowned. He'd never tried such large-scale combat. Still, he couldn't afford to miss income opportunities.
As expected, Zhang Cheng soon posted details in the group. Lin Qi checked the app—registrants already surpassed 1,500.
"Click!"
Jiang Tao shut the door. "Time for the Virtual Hall."
They followed maps to a central arena between dorms. Inside, a newly renovated space gleamed with over a hundred spotless white Neural Pods. Compared to the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion's facility, this looked 80% identical.
Chatter filled the air. Near the entrance, Lü Xiang, Wu Feng, Qiu Siying, and Guo Heng approached.
"Knew you'd be here, Brother Qi!" Guo Heng fist-bumped him.
"Poverty breeds opportunity", Lin Qi joked.
Lü Xiang grinned. "Over 2,000 signed up. With 50-man groups, at least 40 will cash out. We've got chances!"
"Boom!!"
Three minutes later, the hall dimmed as a hologram materialized—a middle-aged man in olive-green military uniform, his face gentle, demeanor scholarly.
"I'm Yuan Ji, today's host", the figure spoke. "At 15:00, the Warm-Up Match begins. Survive to win one million Xia Kingdom Credits."
Gasps rippled through the crowd. For commoners, this fortune could transform livelihoods.
"Victory doesn't require top strength—just luck", someone muttered, clenching fists.
"First group, check messages!" Yuan Ji announced.
Lü Xiang's phone buzzed. "It's me!"
"Good luck!" they cheered as he joined others boarding Neural Pods.
Moments later, the main screen showed fifty figures descending as crimson light pillars—sabers, spears, and blades gleaming.
"Zhou Xi Yin's in Group 1!" someone shouted.
[48: Zhou Xi Yin (Tianhai City)]
Clad in white combat suit, she gripped a Clear Sword, surveying surroundings with icy calm.
[Countdown: 3...2...1...]
"Begin!"
"Boom!!"
Blades clashed instantly. Within seconds, bodies collapsed.
[Survivors: 49/50]
[45/50]
[40/50]
Zhou Xi Yin moved like a phantom. At the bell, her blade sliced through a Battle Saber wielder's throat—
"Swoosh!"
"—Too fast!" A crimson-clothed girl trembled, recognizing Zhou.
Before her scream faded, Zhou's sword pierced her weapon arm, then slit her throat.
Ten seconds. Two kills.
"Unbelievable!" Guo Heng muttered. Jiang Tao nodded grimly.
(End of Chapter)
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