Chapter 363: The Terror of Golden Edge
Chapter 363: The Terror of Golden Edge (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi felt pleasantly surprised. Normally, the minimum fist strength for a cultivation stage was calculated based on martial artists specializing in speed.
Among ordinary martial artists, those focusing on strength typically exceeded this baseline by over 100 kilograms. Elite powerhouses might surpass it by 500-600 kilograms.
As for unawakened geniuses like Huo Wanyang and Wei Peng—who possessed innate divine strength—their power could exceed the minimum by a full ton. Viktor, an SS-Rank prodigy, could even approach 2,000 kilograms.
Lin Qi, with his top-tier innate talent, estimated that upon breaking through to the Fifth Realm’s Organ Cultivation Stage, his minimum fist strength would surpass the baseline by 3,000 kilograms. Yet even before this breakthrough, his current strength had already reached 13,000 kilograms. After advancing, he’d easily exceed 4,000 kilograms—making him unstoppable.
"Try Golden Edge again!"
Activating Golden Edge, golden patterns surged across Lin Qi’s skin as brilliant golden light radiated from his body. A torrent of power erupted within him, making him feel unprecedentedly mighty—like his body had transformed into a divine weapon.
His heart pounded like war drums, blood roaring through his veins like thunder, surging to every corner of his body. Muscles bulging, he became a golden tempest of razor-sharp energy.
Boom! Boom!
His fist, blazing with radiant golden patterns, cleaved through the air like a divine blade. The shockwave shattered the atmosphere itself.
Bang!
His punch smashed into the crimson training target. The air detonated, sending invisible shockwaves rippling through the hall. Gales raged wildly, tearing through the room.
The target violently trembled before exploding in a blinding flash. Lin Qi instantly backflipped into a corner, narrowly avoiding the debris.
Crackle!
The specialized alloy casing vaporized into glowing fragments, while internal metal components melted into sparking wreckage.
Beep!
The electronic analyzer screen glitched out, then blacked out entirely.
Lin Qi widened his eyes. Had he destroyed the punch force analyzer? What was his strength now?
"Xiaochan, check the analyzer’s maximum capacity!"
"Understood, Master."
The black-clad Xiaochan accessed her data. "You used the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion’s S1 Series Punch Force Analyzer, valued at 50,000 Xia Kingdom Currency. It withstands up to 20,000 kilograms—20 tons of force."
Lin Qi nodded grimly. His punch had exceeded this limit. Activating Golden Edge, his strength surged to 20,000 kilograms—at least 1.5 times his base power, nearly doubling it.
This matched the minimum strength of a Sixth Stage martial artist.
"Meaning my current power rivals a Sixth Stage expert."
Just awakening his Special Ability let him leap two stages. The terror of Golden Edge left him awestruck.
Clutching his fist, he still felt endless power coursing within. This ability far surpassed Minor Divine Abilities like Golden Vajra Transformation, which lasted barely three minutes. Golden Edge could be used repeatedly, albeit draining his stamina. Yet he felt capable of hours of intense combat.
Staring at his reflection, he radiated divine menace—unyielding, razor-sharp, a god descending to earth.
Suddenly, he considered Xiang Long. Even if they shared the same vital energy stat, and Xiang Long used Golden Edge, he’d never reach 20,000 kilograms.
"Special Abilities vary little between users", Lin Qi mused. "True power comes from the user’s foundation. Golden Edge amplifies strength by 1.5x, but the base matters. That’s why some lightning users are S-Rank while others like Yu Zhuoran become SS-Rank—or even Sss-Rank."
After resealing his ability, he felt minimal exhaustion.
"Now that I’ve awakened, I’ll inform Master Yue and Dean Liu. Time to upgrade from S-Rank to SS-Rank Genius."
He also thought of the Awakening Fruit—would there be another chance to obtain it?
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Minutes later, as Lin Qi opened the training hall door, his parents—Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi—stood outside.
"Mom, Dad, why are you waiting here?"
Fang Huiyi smiled. "You’ve been inside seven hours—we got worried."
Lin Zhen studied his son. Lin Qi radiated lethal sharpness, his handsomer features now intimidatingly intense.
But when Lin Zhen saw the ruined hall—and the mangled analyzer—he froze.
"What happened?!"
Lin Qi shrugged. "Accidentally broke the analyzer. Ordered a new one."
"Broke it?!"
The couple exchanged stunned glances. The analyzer withstands 20,000 kilograms—yet their son shattered it?
For a moment, Lin Zhen felt the world had become alien.
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At the Azure Firmament Martial Academy in the Imperial Capital, winter break left the campus desolate—only maintenance robots and staff remained.
Before the towering Crimson Vault Building stood twenty figures, led by Deputy Principal Xu Wenji in red-and-white robes. Others flanked him, representing the nine colleges—vice deans and deans, including Liu Deans.
All high-stage martial artists, they waited silently, eyes on the sky. Something—or someone—was coming.
(End of Chapter)
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