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Chapter 302: Disaster Beast Pyramid
Chapter 302: Disaster Beast Pyramid (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Xiang Long emerged from the neural pod with a stormy expression. He had actually lost.
To Lin Qi of all people—it was an unbearable humiliation.
When had he ever suffered such disgrace?
The memory of Lin Qi's words ignited his fury. Golden light blazed in his eyes as golden patterns surged across his skin, emitting razor-sharp auras.
At that moment, Lin Qi's pod opened. The towering figure emerged, immediately feeling the oppressive pressure—as if countless blades slashed across his face.
Meeting Xiang Long's golden glare, Lin Qi's own eyes ignited with golden flames. Golden patterns rippled across his skin as terrifying energy erupted from him, clashing head-on with Xiang Long's.
Lin Qi's expression remained icy. "What's wrong? Can't accept defeat?"
"You want another round?" he sneered.
Xiang Long's rage boiled over. Raising his hand, he prepared to strike—but a thunderous voice interrupted.
"Xiang Long!"
Cheng Lei's bellow froze him mid-motion. Xiang Long's life force roared in protest, but he gritted his teeth and suppressed it.
"We honor our bets", Cheng Lei growled. "Watch the Platinum Malevolence Tiger first."
With that reluctant declaration, Cheng Lei stormed away, dragging the fuming Xiang Long out of the villa.
Before leaving, Xiang Long shot Lin Qi a venomous glare.
Lin Qi merely smirked in response. Today's match had proven his theory—Xiang Long wasn't invincible. Out in the wild, using his Second Tier power, the outcome would be uncertain. Xiang Long's strength and speed were inferior, his combat talent utterly outclassed. Even his spear techniques lagged slightly behind. Without his special life force boost, he'd have been defeated long ago.
"Clap clap!" Wan Ming broke the tension with applause, soon followed by Pei Jiu and Han Zhen. Others joined—Professor I Wei, Dean Liu, Mu Hong. Even Yu Zhuoran found himself genuinely applauding.
"Lin Qi, you're incredible!" Wan Ming exclaimed.
"You've outshone our Ten Institute's genius!" Xia Lian grinned.
"Looks like we underestimated you", Pei Jiu added.
Watching this, Huo Wanyang exhaled in relief. If even third-ranked Xiang Long fell, it wasn't because he was weak—it was Lin Qi's strength that overwhelmed.
Professor I Wei congratulated, "Lin Qi, congratulations on your victory."
At 40 years old, this was his first encounter with an unawakened genius of such caliber.
He continued, "All students—wait at your doors tomorrow at 9 AM. I'll transport you to the Pyramid."
---
Fifteen minutes later, in Dean Liu's A06 villa...
The seasoned dean poured tea at a dark brown table. "Lin Qi, you've exceeded expectations."
Mu Hong's voice carried genuine delight. Lin Qi defeating Xiang Long had lifted a heavy weight from his chest.
"I did what I must", Lin Qi replied. "I wanted to test Xiang Long's strength."
Dean Liu handed him tea. "Be cautious. Don't grow complacent."
"The Golden Edge ability amplifies power and channels life force into blade-like auras."
"Xiang Long's Special Ability ban halves his strength. If he attacks, don't hold back."
Lin Qi nodded. "Understood."
Already, he'd sensed Xiang Long's real-world aura surpassed their virtual match. Only with his Special Ability activated would he be at full power.
Mu Hong added, "I believe you'll awaken your Special Ability eventually."
"Since you became my disciple, my fortune has changed. I breakthrough to Eighth Stage thanks to opportunity."
Lin Qi smiled. "That's your own luck, Teacher."
Yet inwardly, he wondered—could he influence others' fortune?
Mu Hong chuckled silently.
---
On their third day arriving at Otherworld, 8:50 AM.
Outside E86 villa, Lin Qi wore red-and-white school uniform with luggage. A cobalt-blue metallic orb hovered above his shoulder.
A white shuttle vehicle halted before him. Professor I Wei waved from the driver's seat. "Board up!"
Lin Qi placed his belongings on a smart robot and entered. Wan Ming and Xia Lian greeted warmly, others nodding respectfully—attitudes significantly improved after last night's match. Even Yu Zhuoran acknowledged him.
Thirteen students boarded, Xiang Long notably absent.
As the vehicle turned right toward the radiant Pyramid structure, I Wei addressed them.
"You see the Pyramid base ahead—twenty-four structures housing Ninth-Rank Disaster Beast corpses."
"Each Pyramid contains living quarters. You'll stay until completing Consciousness Realm visualization of the beasts."
Nods all around. They all brought luggage—no leaving until mastery achieved.
"Records show average training time: one month for S-Rank geniuses", I Wei continued. "But you're awakened or top-tier talents—fifteen to twenty days expected."
Wan Ming boasted, "I'll do it in fifteen!"
"You'll need twenty", Song Qing deadpanned.
Pei Jiu, a Psychoflux Wielder, considered his advantages in Spiritual Power. Lin Qi similarly confident—his innate talent required far less time.
---
Thirty minutes later, the Pyramid complex materialized. Special alloy walls gleamed golden under sunlight. Transport vehicles bustled with staff and robots. Lin Qi sensed powerful Vital Energy from workers—at least Third Realm.
Through the entrance, he perceived a colossal gray figure. Even at distance, oppressive might pressed upon him—the life hierarchy no mere Eighth-Rank could match.
The giant screen displayed:
[01: Hydra Sovereign]
The shuttle stopped. A woman in blue approached with a silver case. "Director I Wei", she greeted.
As the case opened, transparent containers revealed vials—single drops of crimson liquid.
"Collect your Ninth-Rank blood samples", I Wei instructed. "Then proceed to your assigned Pyramid for guidance."
Yu Zhuoran, practicing Hydra Sovereign Evolution Method, entered 01 Pyramid first. Lin Qi third in line.
Back aboard the shuttle, they passed:
[02: Hearthquake Dragon Elephant]
[03: Titan Ape]
[04: Chiyan Bird]
Each Pyramid entrance radiated terrifying auras. Lin Qi's genetic instincts stirred—something even Divine Image couldn't replicate.
At last, their shuttle halted before:
[06: Platinum Malevolence Tiger]
"Lin Qi, see you in fifteen days", I Wei smiled.
A slender woman in white approached. "Hello, I'm Xia Xiaoshuang—your guide."
Xia Xiaoshuang scanned Lin Qi—twenty-something, Third Realm strength. They shook hands.
"This way", she gestured.
Robotic eyes scanned them at the entrance.
"Access granted."
Inside, the Pyramid's vastness unfolded—100-meter height, 500-meter dimensions. Artificial forest with fresh air surrounded them. Above loomed the Platinum Malevolence Tiger—mountain-sized head, gemstone-red eyes locking onto Lin Qi with suffocating pressure.
His body tensed involuntarily.
This was the Ninth-Rank Disaster Beast.
(End of Chapter)
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