Chapter 373: Yu Zhuoran's Challenge
Chapter 373: Yu Zhuoran’s Challenge (Requesting Monthly Vote)
His Spiritual Power, as fine as countless threads, sank completely into his body, sensing every shift in his physical form like invisible tendrils.
Vrrrrr!!
His body trembled violently as he executed the Spear Techniques, the surging Vital Force within him flowing like water.
But something was different now—drastically different.
Raaarrr!!
A tiger’s roar seemed to erupt from his very core, as if his body had become that of a Level 9 Disaster Beast, the Platinum Malevolence Tiger, bellowing with primal fury.
His bones began to refine themselves amidst the tremors, the Golden Edge power activating instinctively. Golden runes surfaced across every inch of his body, swirling with an ominous, bloodthirsty aura.
Lin Qi’s mind reeled at the intensity of the effects. The tingling sensation this time wasn’t just in his brain—it radiated from his very bones.
It felt as if some dormant fragment of his genetic code had awakened.
The Tiger Bone Pill—Dean Liu had explained it was crafted from the bones of an Eighth Stage Golden Vajra Tiger, combined with other ingredients. Its essence contained the genetic imprint of the Golden Vajra Tiger itself. As Lin Qi absorbed its effects, his own genetic fragments began to shift, transforming his skeletal structure from within.
He could feel the change—it was accelerating his progress on the Demon Tiger Bone technique.
More importantly, he sensed how this unique resonance method guided his Vital Force along an unfamiliar, intricate path.
It was a revelation he’d never fully grasped before. Waves of understanding crashed over him as he stood there, motionless.
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An hour later…
Lin Qi channeled Rainbow Metamorphosis Spear Techniques.
His figure shot forward like a streak of black lightning, tearing through the air with a piercing whistle.
The spear tip, glowing with Golden Edge energy, struck the space before him like a stone dropped into a still pond, sending rippling waves outward.
[You’ve consumed the Tiger Bone Pill. Your body has undergone significant transformation. Demon Tiger Bone progress +1, Vital Energy Stat +5]
[You’ve gained new insight into the application of Vital Force in Rainbow Metamorphosis Spear Techniques. Spear Techniques +1%]
[Vital Energy Stat: 388→393]
[Spear Techniques: Third Stage 87%→Third Stage 88%]
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Lin Qi sheathed his spear. Sweat poured from him, drenching his martial arts robe as he stared at the golden status panel before him.
“The Tiger Bone Pill truly lives up to its reputation. Five points added to Vital Energy Stat—enough to break the 390 threshold.”
“I’ve taken Premium Bone Tempering Elixirs before that didn’t measure up to this.”
Though the stat increase seemed modest, Lin Qi knew its true power. He could feel his bones nearing a breakthrough. The Fifth Realm was within reach.
He still had two more Tiger Bone Pills. More than enough to ascend to the Fifth Realm of Organ Cultivation.
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Martial Dao Calendar, July 15, 2047
Azure Firmament Martial Academy – Opening Day
Freshmen gathered in the first-floor lobby of the Crimson Vault Building, their respective Academy Heads standing at the front of each group.
Jiang Miaoyin stood at the forefront of the Sixth Institute. Without Lin Qi or Jiang Tao beside her, her usual aloofness drew the attention of countless male students. Her sharp gaze swept the crowd, sizing up her future rivals.
Though she was currently the lowest-ranked Academy Head, she vowed to rise like Lin Qi, becoming a peerless prodigy.
As the opening ceremony concluded, the Ten Institute’s upperclassmen gathered in a sixth-floor lecture hall for a class meeting.
“I saw Chu Yu yesterday!” Wan Ming blurted suddenly.
Pei Jiu analyzed, “Chu Yu trained in the Otherworld for a year. It’s normal for him to return for a break.”
“He’s an Sss-Rank Genius. Who knows how strong he’s gotten?”
Yu Zhuoran’s expression darkened. “I heard he’s already reached the peak of the Fifth Realm—close to breaking into the Sixth.”
A collective gasp filled the room.
Wan Ming grimaced, “That gap’s insane! He’s younger than me, yet skipped ahead to enter Azure Firmament. I’m still preparing for the Fourth Realm Late Stage, and he’s about to step into the Sixth?”
Even Pei Jiu, who’d recently achieved SS-Rank Genius status, seemed deflated.
Yu Zhuoran shook his head. “I just broke into Fourth Realm Late Stage over summer break. The Fifth is still far off, let alone the Sixth. By the time I reach Fourth Realm Peak, he’ll already be in the Sixth.”
His fists clenched. “The difference is greater than between a D-Rank talent and an Sss-Rank Genius.”
He thought suddenly of Lin Qi—a formidable presence, but still within the bounds of an SS-Rank Genius. The Sss tier, however, defied all logic.
“Classmates!” Teacher Wang entered, adjusting his glasses. “From today, you’re sophomores. Your training must intensify. Our kingdom’s martial academy reforms approach—within one to three months.”
The room buzzed with confusion.
“These reforms target the Awakened prodigies,” Teacher Wang continued. “To accelerate your cultivation and prepare you for the battlefront upon graduation.”
The students nodded grimly. The threat of advanced Disaster Beasts loomed—the Awakened were Xia Kingdom’s last hope. Many graduated with Sixth Realm strength, becoming battlefront pillars within years. Was the academy aiming to make them Seventh Realm martial artists at graduation?
Teacher Wang pushed his glasses up. “One more announcement: Lin Qi has become an SS-Rank Genius.”
Wan Ming chuckled. “We already knew that!”
The others nodded dismissively—until Teacher Wang added, “And he’s Awakened.”
The room froze.
“What?!”
“Lin Qi Awakened?”
“He’s 19! How did he awaken?!”
A cacophony of shock erupted. Lin Qi’s strength had been formidable even before—what now?
Yu Zhuoran’s eyes gleamed, silver runes flickering across his skin like liquid light.
“Class dismissed,” Teacher Wang said, turning to leave.
Yu Zhuoran immediately pulled out his phone, calling Lin Qi. Moments later, a holographic projection appeared—Lin Qi’s sharp gaze piercing through the screen, his presence pressing down like a physical weight.
“What’s up?” Lin Qi asked.
Yu Zhuoran’s voice crackled with excitement. “I heard you Awakened. Let’s spar.”
Lin Qi showed no surprise. His Awakening was bound to spread. Safe within the academy, he agreed.
“Half an hour?” Yu Zhuoran offered.
“Fine.”
The call ended. Murmurs erupted in the classroom.
“A match between Yu Zhuoran and Lin Qi? I’m hyped!”
“At the Global Martial Arts Championship, they couldn’t use Special Abilities. This time, it’ll be real.”
“Yu Zhuoran might’ve been too dominant before, but now Lin Qi’s Awakened. It’s fair,” Wan Ming reasoned.
“Yu Zhuoran, activate spectator mode! We’re watching!” Pei Jiu urged.
“Got it,” Yu Zhuoran replied, smirking.
On the podium, Teacher Wang messaged Vice Principal Xu Wenji, notifying him of the clash.
Lin Qi, hanging up in his 01 Villa, exhaled.
This would be his first fight since Awakening his Special Ability.
He needed a high-caliber opponent.
Yu Zhuoran fit the bill perfectly.
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Half an hour later…
Lin Qi entered his Neural Pod, connecting to his Personal Space, where a challenge request from Yu Zhuoran blinked.
[Accept/Decline Yu Zhuoran’s challenge?]
He tapped “Accept” without hesitation.
Vrrr!!
In a flash, his body vanished, space warping around him—
Then, he stood in a vast, empty arena.
The audience stands teemed with spectators: Ten Institute students, faculty, and even Deans Liu and Xue.
(End of Chapter)
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