Chapter 359: Martial Arts Above All
Chapter 359: Martial Arts Above All (Requesting Monthly Votes)
The three men lost track of time as they watched Lin Zhen's arm regenerate from the shoulder down. At first it resembled an infant's tiny hand—absurdly small against his frame. Then it accelerated through growth phases: toddler's limb, adolescent arm, finally maturing into a young adult's form with defined muscle contours.
Lin Zhen lifted his newly regenerated arm, marveling at its texture—smooth and supple. "It's back!" he exclaimed, clenching and unclenching his fist to test muscle response and blood circulation, feeling vitality surge through his veins.
"Congratulations, Dad! Your arm's regenerated!" Lin Qi grinned, finally seeing his decade-old wish fulfilled. With his father's martial arts potential restored, their family's burdens had lifted completely.
The patriarch's aura intensified as his energy fluctuations strengthened—regeneration elixir still working its magic. "I think I've broken through to the Fourth Realm!" Lin Zhen gasped in astonishment.
Inside the training hall, an energy analyzer confirmed: Vital Energy Stat 101. "Actually broke through!" The elder Lin clenched his fists, trembling with excitement. His son's achievements fueled his pride.
"Next step—save up for a Primordial Energy Martial Art", Lin Qi advised. "Eventually we'll upgrade your innate talent too." With his father's new business generating millions monthly, self-sufficiency was within reach. Someday, Lin Qi would personally secure better cultivation resources for his parents in the Otherworld.
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Half an hour later, Lin Qi tore open a package containing his new martial arts robe. Xiaochan's hologram flickered to life: "Master, your scholarship funds have arrived."
The projection screen displayed:
[For ranking first in Azure Firmament's Sixth Institute midterm exams, 5 million Xia Kingdom Currency awarded.
Newcomer Supremacy achievement reward: 10 million.
Ten Institute Final Exam first-place award: 70 million.]
Eyes wide, Lin Qi calculated his total—85 million. Combined with his existing 70 million reserves, his net worth soared to 155 million. "Not bad", he exhaled, already drafting plans.
Checking his status panel, he prioritized purchases: Premium Bone Tempering Elixir, Spiritual Power Elixir, Spirit Nourishing Elixir. Crimson Heaven Residence confirmed delivery within 75 million spent.
"Need to accelerate cultivation before awakening my special ability", he muttered, settling into meditation.
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In northern Jiang Province's Heilong Base, a dimensional rift yawned open—200 meters wide—spilling forth primal energy and disaster beasts. Primitive forests visible through the portal teemed with creatures: swarms of 1-3 star beasts, hill-sized mid-tier variants, and skyscraper-high elites.
Gunfire erupted as mechanized defenses activated. Warriors poured from fortifications to engage stragglers. Among the observers stood Mu Hong, crimson spear in hand, smirking at his phone notification.
"Lao Mu, what's the good news?" asked a burly red-armored man.
"My youngest disciple Lin Qi—Vital Energy 310, just broke into Late Fourth Realm", Mu Hong announced.
"The unawakened freshman who crushed S/SS-ranks at the Global Competition?" The crowd murmured admiration.
"Invitation only banquet tomorrow—my treat", Mu Hong offered amidst cheers.
A mountainous ape-beast charged through the rift. "Eight-star Adamantine Body!" someone shouted. The warriors launched into battle, seventh-realm fighters meeting seven-star beasts, Mu Hong targeting the eight-star behemoth.
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June 5th, Tianhai City. Lin Qi accepted a delivery package at Villa 66.
"Lin Qi-ge!" A familiar voice called. Jiang Miaoyin approached in loose high school uniform—natural beauty radiating confidence. "National exams tomorrow, nervous?" he asked.
"Not at all", she beamed, crackling with Vital Energy. "Signed with Crimson Vault as S-Rank, Second Realm now. Contract with Dean Liu ready—admissions to Azure Firmament Six Colleges pending."
"Looking forward to having you as my kouhai", Lin Qi smiled, though inwardly sighing at her unspoken feelings. Romance would wait—his path demanded single-minded cultivation.
Fingerprint scanner opened his elixir shipment. Premium Bone Tempering Elixir—bottled jade liquid—downed in one gulp. Meditation resumed: cultivation, cultivation, awakening.
(End of Chapter)
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