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Chapter 187: Vital Energy Breakthrough
Chapter 187: Vital Energy Breakthrough (Requesting Monthly Vote)
In the martial arts training hall of a private villa at Azure Firmament Six Colleges…
After returning from Mu Hong’s lesson, Lin Qi sat in the training hall eating dinner while a green status panel projected before him.
He ate and simultaneously reviewed his training progress.
“As a martial artist, reflection is key. Training doesn’t end when the session does.”
“We must analyze insights and shortcomings from each practice.”
“Over time, this builds a deeper understanding of martial arts.”
He recalled Mu Hong’s words earlier. Lin Qi found this advice invaluable. In the past, he’d conducted such reviews mentally, but now he recorded them.
He revisited his Trial Tower battle in his mind. The first trial had been challenging but manageable. However, the second layer had been exponentially harder—he’d lasted only twenty minutes before being overwhelmed by the Ironthorn Boar’s gray tidal surge.
“Reaching at least 90% mastery of the Second Stage Spear Techniques and attaining mid-tier Second Realm body techniques would make the second trial effortless.”
Lin Qi noted these observations on his status panel.
He was determined to climb the Trial Tower rankings, as the rewards were too valuable to ignore.
Pulling out his smartphone, he checked his training hours:
Spiritual Cultivation Arena: 15 hours/month
Gravity Chamber: 12 hours/month
Disaster Beast Trial Tower: 12 hours/month
He frowned at the figures. The Gravity Chamber and Trial Tower, the two resources most beneficial to him, only granted 12 hours monthly. That was pitiful—barely half a month’s use at one hour per day.
Only a higher academy ranking could secure more training time.
“The academy probably wants students to recognize these resources’ value and ignite their competitive spirit,” Lin Qi mused, admiring the administration’s strategy.
He already yearned for more time, and others likely had even fewer hours—some with under ten or even five hours monthly. The upcoming Freshman Competition would be fiercely contested.
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That night, in his spacious private bathroom…
Drip…
Lin Qi emptied a vial of pale-blue liquid into the hot bathwater. The tub rapidly turned azure, eventually settling into a deep blue.
Stripping off his clothes, he submerged himself in the Azure Marrow Elixir-infused water. A refreshing coolness seeped through his open pores, carrying the elixir’s primordial energy into his body. While the energy itself was negligible for his current cultivation level, he valued the elixir’s ability to neutralize the Vital Energy Pill’s side effects.
Huuuh…
Staring at the ceiling, he steeled his resolve. His goals were clear: maximize his Vital Energy stat, martial arts, and body techniques to dominate the Freshman Competition in a month.
Recent weeks had seen explosive growth in his Spiritual Power, Spear Techniques, and body arts. However, his Vital Energy stat lagged disappointingly.
“I need to boost this stat. By then, Huo Wanyang and the others will reach the Second Realm’s peak.”
He realized that even with the villa’s high primordial energy concentration and the Gravity Chamber’s effects, others wouldn’t fall far behind. While reaching the Third Realm was unlikely in a month, most would achieve late-stage Second Realm. His current Vital Energy stat of 35 was woefully low.
“Originally, I took one Vital Energy Pill weekly. Combining it with Azure Marrow Elixir allowed daily use. My body can handle it.”
“Taking a pill while applying Crimson Blood Healing Balm in the Gravity Chamber will maximize gains.”
This technique, shared by Senior Li Qing, would push his Vital Energy stat to its limits.
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Meanwhile, in a smaller villa nearby, Yu Jing sat in a sealed training hall. His handsome face glowed with excitement.
Like many from Second High School, he’d gained admission to Azure Firmament Martial Academy’s Sixth Institute. Ranked nationally in the hundreds, his fourth-place finish at Second High School made acceptance easy.
He opened a glossy black metal box, revealing a vial of dark-green elixir.
His mind flashed to a masked figure who had approached him after the National College Entrance Exam:
“If you seek greater innate talent and faster cultivation to surpass Lin Qi, drink this Evolution Elixir.”
“You must also join our organization…”
“Your task is to monitor Lin Qi within Azure Firmament Martial Academy. Avoid conflict. Report immediately if he awakens a Special Ability.”
Yu Jing had never learned their identities, only that they belonged to a secretive group called the Vermin God Cult. At the time, he’d craved power more than answers. Now, holding the elixir, his resolve hadn’t wavered.
Gulp…
The bitter, nauseating liquid scorched his throat, but he forced it down.
Moments later, his chest tightened. His heart pounded violently as his body convulsed, collapsing to the floor in agony.
The pain was unbearable. Regret surged—he shouldn’t have drunk it.
Yet his body transformed. His genes, flesh, and bones underwent profound, wrenching changes.
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Martial Dao Calendar 2046, August 1st
Since entering Azure Firmament Martial Academy, time had flown for Jiang Tao.
Twenty days had passed since enrollment. Though teachers like Zhang Cheng enforced strict training, the glaring disparity in resources drove students to train relentlessly. Jiang Tao was no exception—his progress had been remarkable.
“I’ve finally broken through to the second layer!”
Stepping out of the Trial Tower, he’d used his final hour of monthly access to clear the second trial. Checking the rankings, he found himself fifth among the Six Colleges.
“Let’s see who’s first!”
A shout drew his attention to a massive projection screen displaying the Trial Tower leaderboard. Dozens of students gathered, eyes fixed on the screen.
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(End of Chapter)
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