Chapter 214: Minor Divine Ability
Chapter 214: Minor Divine Ability (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Murmurs spread through the classroom. Lin Qi listened intently, his mind flickering with half-formed realizations, as if brushing against a profound truth.
After the room quieted, Jia Hui continued, “Humans are a race of exceptional learners. We’ve drawn countless lessons from Disaster Beasts.”
“The first Primordial Energy Martial Art, the Lava Finch Evolution Method, was created by the Red Emperor based on the Ember Finch.”
“Furthermore, the Red Emperor refined a weaker version of the Ember Finch’s supernatural ability to develop a Minor Divine Ability—Molten Change.”
“In the Molten Change state, though the user cannot project flames, their Body Constitution surges explosively, granting a dramatic boost to speed.”
“It may not rival a Special Ability, but it elevates the martial artist far beyond ordinary peers—often turning the tide in desperate situations.”
Jia Hui’s words ignited an uproar.
“Such power? Why have I never heard of this before?”
“Molten Change? Sounds incredible. Why didn’t our previous instructors mention it?”
Jiang Tao’s eyes gleamed with excitement. “I practice the Adamantine Body Ape Evolution Method. Could I awaken a Minor Divine Ability—Adamantine Body Transformation?”
“How do we awaken a Minor Divine Ability?” Guan Shan asked, raising his hand. Murmurs of agreement rippled as all gazes turned to Jia Hui.
Who wouldn’t crave a power boost like this?
Lin Qi grew pensive, recalling the mysterious energy he’d sensed in the Disaster Beast Museum days prior.
Jia Hui chuckled. “This is the first time you’ve heard of Minor Divine Abilities—because they’re far from basic high school knowledge.”
“This is an extremely rare phenomenon. To awaken one, you must possess exceptional compatibility with your Primordial Energy Martial Art, an extraordinary Body Constitution, and formidable Spiritual Power and Innate Talent.”
“The probability? Imagine this year’s national college entrance exam: only thirty S-Rank Geniuses nationwide, each with Special Abilities. Yet fewer than three among them—perhaps none—will awaken a Minor Divine Ability.”
Silence fell. The odds were slimmer than becoming an S-Rank Genius. What was the point of chasing it?
Jiang Tao’s mouth snapped shut, his confidence deflating.
“Focus on improving your Vital Energy Stat and martial arts fundamentals,” Jia Hui concluded. Years of teaching had shown him how few ever mastered these abilities.
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After class, as others headed to the cafeteria, Lin Qi lingered behind. He and Jiang Tao returned to their villa for a meal.
In the spacious living room, Jiang Tao chewed his nutritional meal, then said, “Brother Qi, if anyone among us can master a Minor Divine Ability, it’s you.”
“My instincts never fail. You’ve got this,” Jiang Tao added, his tone turning solemn.
Lin Qi smiled. “Let it come naturally. It’s not everything.”
“You’re progressing fast enough. You’re already third in Azure Firmament’s Six Colleges—surpassing Wang Qiufeng. Clearly, that mysterious red gem is working.”
Jiang Tao grinned. “Gem’s help, yes, but mostly my own grit.”
“Brother Qi, aside from you, I’ll surpass anyone. Next time, I’ll defeat an S-Rank Genius.”
“You will.” Lin Qi set down his chopsticks, voice firm.
He truly rejoiced for Jiang Tao, his closest friend. He wanted them to rise together, not see him left behind. Lin Qi’s Innate Talent would only grow stronger, but Jiang Tao was his one true brother.
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Minutes later, Jiang Tao departed. Lin Qi entered the mansion’s martial arts hall, changing into training attire.
As he paced, recalling Jia Hui’s lecture, he felt certain—his unknown power was a Minor Divine Ability. And not just any ability…
“Xiaochan, can you identify the Minor Divine Ability linked to the Golden Vajra Tiger Evolution Method?”
The blue-robed Xiaochan materialized, projecting a screen.
“According to Crimson Heaven Home Forum records, when an eighth-tier Disaster Beast, the Golden Vajra Tiger, faces life-threatening danger, its Body Constitution skyrockets, boosting strength and speed. Humans may awaken its Minor Divine Ability—Golden Vajra Transformation.”
Lin Qi nodded. He’d confirmed it—the power he’d sensed was indeed Golden Vajra Transformation.
“Must’ve been due to my 100% compatibility and superior Innate Talent,” he mused. “And my Mind’s Eye Innate Talent helped too.”
Clutching his fist, he recalled: while weaker than Special Abilities, Minor Divine Abilities could save lives. He’d only mastered 10% of it, but even a fraction could tip battles.
He exhaled slowly, then retrieved a black obsidian steel case from a silver cabinet—a Muscle Changing Elixir inside.
The sweet liquid slid down his throat, leaving him craving more.
“Time to breakthrough to the Third Stage—Skin Tempering Martial Artist!”
Since perfecting his martial art days prior, his Vital Energy Stat had hovered at 39.99. Now, with the elixir’s help, he’d push past the threshold.
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Thud! Thud!
He assumed a fighting stance, the black Gravity Ring on his arm humming with energy. Clawing his fingers, bulging tendons rippled on his wrists as he launched into the Tiger Form Fist.
Every muscle and tendon coiled like springs, releasing explosive force.
Whoosh!
As he struck, his tendons trembled, undergoing subtle refinement. The elixir’s warmth surged from his stomach, searing his muscle sheaths.
Whoosh!
Twelve major tendons rippled beneath his skin, veins bulging like coiled dragons.
Aaah!
Pain lanced through him—needles pricking his nerves. He gritted his teeth, cycling through techniques: Furious Tiger Through the Forest, White Tiger Presents the Claw, transitioning from Tiger to Crane, Snake, Dragon, finally Ape Form.
Each strike seared his muscle sheaths, but he endured. Compared to the agony of shattered bones, this was trivial.
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Two hours later—
Roar!
Lin Qi bellowed like a tiger. His tendons erupted, punching through the air with a deafening boom.
Gasping for breath, sweat drenched his clothes as he stared at his status panel:
[You've consumed the Muscle Changing Elixir, refining your muscle sheaths. Tendon Cultivation perfected. Vital Energy Stat breakthrough → 40.00]
[You’ve reached the Third Stage—Skin Tempering Martial Artist!]
Lin Qi smiled. Easier than expected. His first breakthrough—Second Stage—had been far more grueling.
He guzzled three Energy Brews, then three Stamina Elixirs.
Moments later, primal energy surged from his cells, revitalizing him.
[Your body has digested residual primal energy particles, undergoing further transformation. Vital Energy Stat +1 → 41]
Delight flashed in his eyes. Even unrefined energy had propelled him further.
“Third-Circle Martial Artist now. Vital Energy Stat at 41… But reaching Fourth Stage requires 100. Still a long way to go.”
From First to Second Stage, he’d needed 30 points. Third to Fourth demanded 60—an exponential leap.
His mind drifted to his seniors: Li Qing, Wang Zhi Xuan… They’d return soon. He’d need their guidance for the next phase.
(End of Chapter)
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