Chapter 295: Forging the Bones
Chapter 295: Forging the Bones (Requesting Monthly Vote)
“The Platinum Demon Tiger Evolution Method is divided into three volumes: the Bone Tempering Chapter, Organ Cultivation Chapter, and Marrow Transformation Chapter.”
“These correspond to the Fourth Realm—Bone Tempering, Fifth Realm—Organ Cultivation Stage, and the Sixth Realm—Marrow Refinement.”
“The Fourth Realm—Bone Tempering not only shatters physical limitations but also lays a profound martial foundation for breaking through the Nine Realms in the future.”
“Those with exceptional martial talent at the Fourth Realm can forge Martial Bones—the Demon Tiger Bone!”
Lin Qi’s eyes lit up as he read.
Demon Tiger Bone?
He continued reading, finally grasping the details moments later.
The Nine Gates of Martial Arts training consider the lower and middle realms as foundational stages.
Each realm connects to the next, building upon the previous.
The first three realms establish the foundation. Upon reaching the Fourth Realm, cultivators with Five-Star-rated Primordial Energy Martial Arts who consume Grade-9 Disaster Beast blood can forge powerful bones, achieving a far superior body constitution than ordinary martial artists.
A strong body constitution creates a significant gap between middle-realm cultivators and ordinary martial artists.
As described above, even those practicing the Platinum Demon Tiger Evolution Method cannot guarantee forging a Demon Tiger Bone—it only slightly enhances their constitution.
Only geniuses with exceptional innate talent can achieve Martial Bone. Once accomplished, it establishes an unshakable foundation, granting a body constitution far surpassing peers.
The body undergoes further transformations, reaping boundless benefits.
Every breakthrough into a new realm deepens one’s martial foundation, determining future potential to transcend the Nine Realms and combat strength post-breakthrough.
After all, even among Nine Realms cultivators, strength varies. The deeper the foundation, the greater the power.
The world’s strongest martial artist, the Red Emperor, forged the Scarlet Blaze Bone at the Fourth Realm, establishing an unmatched foundation that propelled his strength through subsequent realms.
The gap between him and others widened with every breakthrough until, upon reaching the Nine Realms, he surpassed all peers—capable of effortlessly slaying Grade-9 Disaster Beasts.
Hmph.
Lin Qi steadied his racing heart.
“Reading this evolution method has shown me that as realms advance, even among geniuses, the gap widens.”
“Even those with awakened special abilities might fail to forge Martial Bone!”
He thought of the Ten Institutes and his 14 comrades—none could guarantee success in bone-forging.
Those who failed would fall behind, and the disparity would only grow.
Lin Qi kept reading, absorbing the martial method for a full hour before closing it, feeling enlightened with newfound knowledge.
He recollected the four martial techniques, organizing the key points in his mind.
Comparing the method’s teachings with Dean Liu’s words, Lin Qi summarized his findings.
First: cultivation resources. Mid-tier Primordial Energy Martial Arts differ from lower-tier ones.
They cannot be mastered merely by visualizing divine images. Practitioners must use Grade-9 Disaster Beast blood to unlock their physical chains.
Grade-9 Disaster Beast blood is the most precious and effective.
Next: Divine Images. Lin Qi gazed at the Obsidian Radiance Stone emitting a black sheen in his palm.
It contained the Platinum Malevolence Tiger’s Divine Image.
Even observing and sketching this image required two to three months for an awakened S-Rank Genius.
Ordinary S-Rank Geniuses might need four to five months, with others taking even longer.
The method also advised: if possible, practitioners should observe Grade-9 Disaster Beast corpses instead of relying on Divine Images. Using Divine Images risks spiritual disturbances.
The latter sections detailed cultivation nuances applicable during Otherworld training.
Lin Qi stood, mapping out his next steps.
“First, I must master the evolution method thoroughly, then patiently await departure to the Otherworld to begin cultivating the Primordial Energy Martial Art.”
He reopened the manual, determined not to miss a single detail. This cultivation was critical—no room for error.
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March 20, 5:00 PM
Boom!
At Azure Firmament Base, Rescue Aircraft landed on Fortress No.6’s plaza amidst roaring winds.
Exhausted figures disembarked—the twelve geniuses of the Ten Institutes.
Deputy Principal Xu Wenji, a lean man with a beard, stood waiting.
Eyeing the weary group and the blood-soaked scent, he chuckled:
“Students, the Disaster Beast Hunting Competition has concluded. Your rewards will arrive tomorrow.”
“These are the points for all fourteen of you, including Lin Qi and Huo Wanyang.”
His words drew attention.
“Why the surprise? They couldn’t possibly outscore us,” Shen Zhenzhen scoffed.
Xiang Long, wiping blood with a towel, shrugged indifferently: “I just want to rest. They’ll never beat me!”
Others nodded, except Wan Ming, Xia Lian, and Pei Jiu, who leaned forward curiously.
Xu Wenji waved his hand, projecting a new leaderboard:
[Ten Institutes Points Ranking]
1st: Pei Jiu - 15.24 million
2nd: Yu Zhuoran - 15.21 million
3rd: Lin Qi - 12.87 million
4th: Xiang Long - 12.80 million
…
6th: Wan Ming, 7th: Shen Zhenzhen, 8th: Xia Lian, 9th: Huo Wanyang…
…
“Still Pei Jiu on top.”
“He’s a Psychoflux Wielder—best at hunting beasts. Throwing knives conserve energy. Who can match him?” Xia Lian remarked.
Pei Jiu humbly replied, “Everyone’s strong. I had luck on my side.”
Yu Zhuoran, watching from afar, scowled.
The group continued scanning the list.
“Third should be Xiang Long—the eternal third!”
“Maybe Song Qing will take fifth. Acceptable, I guess.”
“Wait—what’s this about Lin Qi?!”
Wan Ming suddenly bellowed.
Others gasped.
“Is this real? Lin Qi at third place—12.87 million?! He beat Xiang Long by 700 points!”
Xia Lian’s voice cracked with shock.
Stunned silence followed. How did Lin Qi surge to third?
“What gives? Everyone held back during the hunt!” Pei Jiu exclaimed.
The group winced. While beast-hunting earns rewards, none would risk their lives. Many already received ample subsidies—some even came from wealthy families.
Xiang Long’s face darkened most. He’d dismissed Lin Qi earlier, only to suffer a humiliating defeat. Shen Zhenzhen’s lips thinned—she’d been overtaken too.
“It’s just one hunt. We didn’t try hard.” Shen Zhenzhen scoffed.
“Try again—we’ll see if he even cracks top ten,” Xiang Long added, nodding.
Nearby, Yu Zhuoran suddenly snorted:
“If you lack skill, admit it. Don’t make excuses.”
The jab drew glares. Xiang Long’s eyes flared with fury.
“You got a problem?!”
Yu Zhuoran’s silver irises blazed, silver patterns surging across his skin as electricity crackled around him.
The crowd recoiled at his terrifying aura.
“Since when does Yu Zhuoran have this power? Isn’t he exhausted?”
“Did he even use his Minor Divine Ability?”
Whispers spread. Pei Jiu’s expression hardened—Yu Zhuoran’s strength exceeded expectations.
Xiang Long, cowed into silence, flushed with embarrassment.
“Enough.”
Xu Wenji’s calm voice cut through the tension, diffusing the standoff.
“Let’s adjourn here for today.”
(End of Chapter)
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