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Chapter 197: Rewards
Chapter 197: Rewards (Requesting Monthly Vote)
“Brother Qi is incredible!!”
“Look at Brother Qi’s Points!” someone shouted.
Everyone stared at the Sixth Institute’s personal Points Leaderboard. Lin Qi’s name sat atop the list, his total Points far outpacing every other competitor.
They were stunned to discover Lin Qi’s total Points had already surpassed fifteen thousand.
“This is terrifying! I barely have a thousand Points—this is over fifteen times more!”
“Is his body made of steel?” someone asked, incredulous.
“And his Points are more than double Huo Wanyang’s! How many Disaster Beasts has Brother Qi killed?” Another gaped.
“I’ve seen Brother Qi’s Points rise nonstop. When everyone else was exhausted, he kept fighting and killing Disaster Beasts.”
“It was Brother Qi’s final few hundred Points that let us overtake the First Institute!” someone sighed.
The crowd exchanged glances filled with admiration. This was their Academy Head’s Senior Disciple, achieving what ordinary people could only dream of.
...
“How did the Azure Firmament Sixth Colleges take first place?!!”
“This is actually possible!!”
Other colleges stared in shock and bewilderment as the Sixth Colleges erupted in cheers. They’d never imagined such a scenario—the sheer audacity of it rattled their worldviews.
The Sixth Colleges not only pulled off the unthinkable, but they’d dominated so thoroughly they rocketed to the top of the academy’s Points Leaderboard.
Duan Chuchu, seated on an evacuation skycraft heading back to the fortress plaza, watched the celebration below and couldn’t help but feel impressed.
“We lost fairly. We simply couldn’t compete.”
...
In the Azure Firmament Fourth Institute’s sector, Li Lei—a hulking figure resting with a bear-like build—grinned broadly.
“The Sixth Institute folks are insane! They deserved this win.”
“I’m honestly impressed!”
...
At the Azure Firmament Second Institute’s area, Ao Feng, his delicate features shadowed by a sinister aura, glared toward the First Institute’s zone. His lips curled into a smirk.
“The Sixth Institute is full of surprises—actually overtaking the First Institute!”
“They’re strong, no doubt.”
“I can already picture Huo Wanyang’s face.”
While his own loss stung, seeing a rival fall felt satisfying.
...
In the Azure Firmament First Institute’s rest area:
Bang!
Huo Wanyang, lounging leisurely with his smartphone, froze mid-scroll. Upon hearing the Sixth Colleges had claimed first place, he immediately opened the Leaderboard.
Seeing the First Institute dethroned by the Sixth—by a margin of six hundred Points—sent a surge of rage through him. A terrifying aura exploded outward, silencing everyone nearby.
Crunch!
His smartphone shattered in his massive hand, reduced to twisted metal.
“Damn it!!”
Clutching his fists, his expression darkened. How could he stomach losing the Leaderboard’s top spot?
“Sixth Institute… Lin Qi… Just wait!”
“If I face your team during the Individual Tournament, don’t expect mercy!!”
...
In a grand conference room, Dean Liu—a stout man with prominent ears—steepled his hands, watching the screen with calm eyes. When the Sixth Colleges overtook the First Institute, his eyes widened.
“It worked!!”
“First place!!”
Internally, he rejoiced wildly.
“Dean Liu, congratulations! Your Sixth Colleges have truly outdone yourselves!”
“They actually took first! Unbelievable!”
“This is the Azure Firmament Martial Academy’s first time claiming victory!!”
Two other college leaders applauded, marveling at the feat.
“Ah, just luck,” Liu said, grinning ear to ear.
He hadn’t felt this elated in years.
He knew Lin Qi was the source of it all.
...
Meanwhile, news reached leaders of other colleges.
Their first reaction was disbelief, but seeing the rankings forced them to acknowledge the truth—and marvel at the Sixth Colleges’ triumph.
At the Azure Firmament Nine Courtyards’ vice-dean’s office:
“What?!”
A middle-aged woman in a purple gown stared at the screen, shock flashing across her face. Moments later, her expression darkened, and a chilling aura radiated from her.
Crush!
The electronic cigarette in her hand disintegrated at superhuman speed.
“That fool Liu Jing’s Sixth Colleges stole first place?”
“What luck!”
...
In the First Institute’s dean office, a refined middle-aged man sipping tea saw the news.
Crack!
His teacup shattered, splashing liquid—but not a drop touched him. His expression turned pitch-black, a suffocating pressure flooding the room.
“Unexpected… The Sixth Colleges actually succeeded.”
“Heh. Enjoy your fleeting victory while it lasts!”
“Your luck won’t hold forever.”
...
At War Bastion 06 Plaza:
Boom!
Jet-black, saucer-shaped evacuation skycraft descended like meteors, landing across the open plaza.
Amid roaring winds, students poured from the skybreaker crafts.
The Sixth Colleges’ Guan Shan, Jiang Tao, Wang Qiufeng, and Guo Heng lingered near one craft, awaiting someone.
From the hatch, a figure in black combat gear emerged, wielding a Black Long Spear. Lin Qi’s sharp features came into view.
“Let’s go,” he said, scanning the crowd before striding toward the Sixth Colleges’ zone, his comrades falling in step behind him.
“The Academy Head’s back!!” a student shouted.
The crowd parted reverently, eyes shimmering with admiration.
Jiang Tao smirked, puffing out his chest proudly.
Lu Wei, a teacher, hurried forward with a black collapsible chair.
“Lin Qi, rest a moment!”
Lin Qi sat without hesitation, fatigue crashing over him.
“Drink this Energy Brew!” Zhou Xi Yin, in a white combat suit, handed him a bottle.
Gulp!
He chugged it. Nine hours under the scorching sun had drained his strength, energy, and fluids—this was his sixth Energy Brew.
“Here’s a Restorative Elixir,” Lu Wei offered a green vial. “It’ll replenish your strength quickly.”
Lin Qi knew the elixirs—low, mid, and high-grade. He usually used low-grade, but Lu Wei gave him mid-grade—a vial worth tens of thousands of Xia Kingdom Currency, a luxury he’d never splurge on himself.
Drinking it filled him with warmth, aching muscles easing rapidly. The effect surpassed even a Recovery Pod.
Lu Wei smiled, watching his tension ease. No wonder she fawned over him—Lin Qi had clinched the Sixth Colleges’ first-place victory. As the Sixth Institute’s mentor, her teaching credits soared. These weren’t just points; they were treasure beyond price.
Lin Qi was now the Sixth Institute’s priceless gem. He couldn’t afford the slightest misstep.
(End of Chapter)
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