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Chapter 159: The Final Month
Chapter 159: The Final Month (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Imperial Capital, a luxurious villa's living room.
"Son, your uncle was taken for investigation after violating the Martial Arts Pavilion's regulations."
"The verdict is in—he's been stripped of his position and will serve ten years at Linhai Base battling Disaster Beasts to redeem himself."
"And most critically, your S-Rank Contract is now void."
In the opulent living room, a striking middle-aged woman in red sat trembling. Their family's status had always relied on Zhang Tai. With their patron fallen, uncertainty loomed.
Beside her, Li Zehao's face twisted with rage. "This is all Lin Qi's fault! If not for him, my uncle wouldn't have been sent to the battlefield!"
"And my S-Rank Contract—those resources were rightfully mine!" He clenched his fists until his nails drew blood, unaware of the pain. "This isn't over. I'll crush him."
...
Two days after the Genius Battle Tournament, Tianhai No.2 High School's martial arts classroom.
Zhang Cheng, his muscular frame towering over the students, surveyed the room. Since the Survival Training Camp, he'd seen dramatic improvements in their Vital Energy, Vital Force, and Spiritual Power.
Nodding approvingly, he rumbled, "Your progress in Vital Energy, Vital Force, and Spiritual Power looks solid."
His expression hardened. "But listen—today is April 25th. The National College Entrance Exam is just over a month away. This final month is when you fight for every fraction of improvement."
The room tensed instantly.
"Each 0.01 increase in Vital Energy Stat could mean a 0.5-point gap. Among millions of martial artists nationwide, that separates dozens. Seize this last month—it determines your future."
Zhang Cheng clenched his fist, sending a palpable pressure rippling through the classroom.
...
That afternoon, outside Tianhai No.2 High School.
"Lin Qi, your package. Please sign for it."
The courier wore the familiar red-and-black uniform, his face obscured by a cap and mask.
"Beep!"
Lin Qi pressed his palm against the scanner, accepting three black parcels of different sizes.
"Wishing you martial arts prosperity!" the courier called out.
"Thanks!" Lin Qi nodded. Since returning from the Survival Training Camp, kindness had followed him everywhere.
...
That night, inside B123 Martial Arts Training Hall.
Lin Qi, clad in his black martial arts uniform, opened two metal cases.
The first, shoebox-sized but only a few centimeters thick, clicked open. Inside lay a pitch-black A-Rank Defense Vest.
He lifted it—lightweight yet elastic. Shedding his uniform, he donned the vest, which hugged his torso snugly. Moving his arms experimentally, he smiled at the comfort.
"This feels great to wear constantly. Even during assassination attempts, this'll buy me time to survive." He decided to keep it on day and night, except during showers.
The second case, thicker and heavier, contained two items: Azure Marrow Elixir and Vital Energy Pill.
"These work best together", he mused. "The Elixir reduces the Pill's side effects. I can consume one every two or three days now."
Combined with his Primordial Energy Martial Art training, this would accelerate his progress.
He opened the final case revealing two pairs of black Gravity Rings. Each weighed 100 catties—four total, worth 800,000 yuan. Replacing his old 50-catty rings, he jumped, immediately feeling the increased strain.
"Smiling, he eyed the old rings. "These 50s can go to Tao. Later, even these new ones can be passed to him. Then A Miao can take the 50s. Everyone benefits."
Sitting cross-legged, he assumed the Five Hearts to Sky posture and summoned his status panel:
Name: Lin Qi (17)
Occupation: Martial Artist
Template: Erlang Shen Yang Jian
Fusion Rate: 13.3%
Innate Talents: Stomach Reinforcement, Dragon Vigor Tiger Might, Steelbone
Martial Arts: Harmony Stance, Five Elements Boxing (Stage II), Golden Vajra Tiger Evolution Method, Mountain Collapse, Dripping Water, Unyielding Pillar Spear Techniques, Split Mountain Spear Techniques
Vital Energy Stat: 23.98
Fist Techniques: Stage II (60%)
Spear Techniques: Stage II (45%)
Body Techniques: Stage II (32%)
This placed him atop Cang Province's senior martial artists. But he aimed higher—nationwide, over thirty S-Rank geniuses existed.
"I won't settle for just S-Rank. I must become the strongest among them."
His goals crystallized: Cang Province's top score in the National Exam, national top 20, Vital Energy Stat over 27, Spear Techniques to Stage II (50%), Body Techniques nearing Stage II (40%). For the final month, he'd live in the training hall, pushing relentlessly.
This ranking would shape his future. Though elite academies courted him, he'd decide after the exam.
Closing his eyes, he cleared his mind and dove into cultivation.
...
With the National Exam two days away on June 6th, Xia Kingdom's summer heat arrived alongside the final month of preparation. Across the kingdom, senior students locked themselves away for last-ditch training.
In Tianhai No.2's elite class, textbooks lay packed while students chatted restlessly.
"High school's almost over. Feels like yesterday we started", Qiu Jie sighed, gazing at the greenery outside.
"Will any of us stay together after graduation?" someone asked.
"Doubt it. We'll scatter like birds."
Their eyes drifted to Lin Qi at the room's center—the undisputed Cang Province prodigy. Many had already decided to follow him to university.
The classroom door opened. Teacher Yan Hong, Instructor Zhang Cheng, and other faculty entered.
Yan Hong, her usual sternness softened, smiled. "For our last class, let's have a brief gathering."
...
(End of Chapter)
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