Chapter 256: Spiritual Power, Vital Energy Breakthrough
Chapter 256: Spiritual Power, Vital Energy Breakthrough (Requesting Monthly Votes)
"Setting Lin Qi's Vital Energy Stat target at 95 seems... ambitious, don't you think?"
Dean Liu shook his head. "Raising his Vital Energy Stat by at least 25 in three months feels impossible."
Xue Zhou waved dismissively. "It's about motivation. Even falling short is fine."
"Still brilliant", Dean Liu sighed. "Lin Qi's innate talent is extraordinary. If his Special Ability awakens, everything changes."
"But after eighteen? It's nearly impossible."
"Awakening at Seventh Realm caps him at Eighth Stage Martial Artist. If it awakens, he could become a Ninth Realm Titleholder."
"Truly night and day." Xue Zhou's expression darkened. "It's all luck."
Dean Liu nodded. "Still, Lin Qi's luck runs good. Who knows what tomorrow brings?"
Azure Firmament Six Colleges, 01 Private Villa.
Inside the spacious Martial Arts Training Hall, Lin Qi entered with a blue metal sphere after lunch.
"Xiaochan, project my notes!"
The blue-robed Xiaochan materialized a large screen filled with Lin Qi's handwritten notes. Today's session required organizing information from his recent meeting with Dean Xue.
His goals remained many. He needed 50 million Xia Kingdom Currency to afford the Elixir of Regeneration for his father Lin Zhen's arm regeneration. Competing in next year's global Freshman Competition would bring wealth, but the tournament attracted top-tier international talents, including Special Ability awakeners.
While currently defeating lower-tier Ten Institute prodigies like Han Zhen, he realized the upcoming competition would become a battlefield of absolute titans. Even moderate strength might lead to early elimination. Growth remained non-negotiable.
Another pressing matter: Xue Zhou's reward for surpassing 95 Vital Energy Stat before March. Lin Qi finished writing, sighing. Each breakthrough revealed new mountains to climb.
He sat cross-legged before two Obsidian Steel Cases - silver and black. Opening Dean Liu's silver case revealed a small cup containing golden Spiritual Power Elixir.
Taking the orange scroll beside the elixir bottle, he drank deeply.
The familiar "gurgle" sound accompanied his consumption. Breathing rhythmically, he activated the Consciousness Realm. Within, gray mist had grown from marble to egg size - his Spiritual Power manifestation.
A muscular Blazing Tiger Hound materialized in his mind. Activating the orange scroll, golden light pierced his consciousness as ten second-tier Disaster Beasts surrounded him: Obsidian Horn Boar, Blazing Tiger Hound, Swift Shadow Cat, Boulder Serpent...
The beasts attacked simultaneously. Lin Qi's summoned tiger hound tore through a Boulder Serpent's neck while fending off Swift Hawk's assault. His realm trembled from constant combat, Spiritual Power forging itself stronger.
Suddenly, cool energy surged through his brain. The battling tiger hound absorbed mysterious power, strength surging. Even injured, its regeneration accelerated. Hours passed without fatigue.
After sixty minutes, the final Obsidian Horn Boar fell. The victorious tiger roared, dissolving as gray mist expanded. Lin Qi's eyes flashed open.
[You consumed Spiritual Power Elixir, greatly enhancing cultivation. Atlas of Calamities advances. Spiritual Power +5]
[Spiritual Power: 75→80]
Grinning at the status update: "Stronger than expected! Five points in one session!" He eyed the empty vial wistfully - such luxuries cost millions.
Turning to Xue Zhou's black case, he'd wait before using its contents.
Two days later...
At Azure Firmament's Gravity Sphere training facility, Lin Qi prepared for his next session. Removing his Gravity Ring, he applied Skin Tempering Balm before drinking Skin-shedding Elixir from the black case.
"Xiaochan, activate sevenfold gravity!"
The metal sphere projected gravity waves. Lin Qi wielded his training spear through initial discomfort, the balm's effects soon burning like needles across his skin. Heat built from his stomach, sweat pouring as his body transformed.
The excruciating pain spread everywhere, but Lin Qi's iron will endured. He intensified spear practice - Split Mountain, Meteoric, and Adamantine Body techniques - channeling pain into mastery.
After two hours, the gravity field deactivated. His skin glowed crimson, sweat dripping.
[You consumed Skin-shedding Elixir under sevenfold gravity. Skin Tempering Stage advances. Vital Energy Stat +5.4]
[Vital Energy Stat: 69.6→75]
[Spear Techniques: Three-Star 18%→19%]
Gasping at the results, Lin Qi smiled broadly. The suffering proved worthwhile - surpassing expectations with +5.4 Vital Energy gain.
(End of Chapter)
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