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Chapter 402: The Grand Tournament & "Thunderclap Nine Flashes"
Chapter 402: The Grand Tournament & "Thunderclap Nine Flashes" (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi trained nonstop for another full day.
At seven in the evening, inside Training Hall No. 36 of Star Cultivation Mansion:
"Huuuh~"
Dressed in black, Lin Qi’s body trembled as he released his Vital Force. His skin, spring-like, launched countless sweat droplets into the air.
He exhaled sharply, his powerful aura whipping up a gale within the hall.
"I’ve trained for six whole hours and don’t even feel tired. The effects of Grade 7 Calamity Beast flesh are incredible."
Lin Qi marveled inwardly, glancing at his Status Panel:
【You consumed 100 kilograms of Grade 7 Calamity Beast flesh. Visceral organs nourished, Vital Energy Stat boosted significantly. Vital Energy Stat +20】
【Vital Energy Stat: 660→680】
…
Lin Qi exhaled, his heart racing. This was too powerful—almost equivalent to an Organ Cultivation Stage pill’s effect. And a single Organ Cultivation Stage pill was worth ten million Xia Kingdom currency. With 1,200 kilograms of flesh, wasn’t that worth 180 million?
"I’ve still got 1,100 kilograms left. Once I finish it all, I’ll boost my Vital Energy Stat to 800 easily."
Clutching his fist, Lin Qi felt gratitude. No wonder Heavenly Dome Institute spared no effort nurturing prodigies.
In just days, his progress had been explosive. In a year, his Vital Energy Stat would skyrocket beyond imagination.
Ten minutes later, after stepping out of the shower, Lin Qi donned a martial robe and chugged an Energy Brew.
"Xiaochan, open Crimson Heaven Residence!"
"At once, Master!"
In her blue robes, the AI Xiaochan projected Crimson Heaven Residence. Lin Qi quickly browsed martial arts.
Now that his Body Technique, Thunderflash Instant Kill Step, had reached Perfection, he’d even grasped the Light Shadow Realm. It was time to learn a new Body Technique, just as he’d advanced from the Spear Techniques Manual.
Body Techniques were usually lineage-based. All he needed was the advanced form of Thunderflash Instant Kill Step.
Soon, the screen refreshed. A martial art appeared:
【Thunderclap Nine Flashes (Vol. 1): Category—Body Technique Manual. Rating: ★★★★★. Price: 60 million Xia Kingdom currency (non-refundable, no installments). Note: Crimson Heaven】
【Compatibility: 99%】
…
The price shocked him, but compared to River and Mountain Spear Techniques’ 180 million, it was a bargain.
He browsed further. The complete Thunderclap Nine Flashes was split into two volumes: the upper focused on artistic realms, the lower on domains. As the advanced form of Thunderflash Instant Kill Step, it’d be easier to master.
Without hesitation, he used his upcoming subsidy and Disaster Beast Trial Tower bonus to purchase it.
As for Organ Cultivation Stage pills, he could hold off—they’d been replaced by Grade 7 Calamity Beast flesh for now.
【Payment successful!】
【Lin Qi, your Thunderclap Nine Flashes will be delivered tomorrow】
Closing the green interface, Lin Qi clenched his fist.
Power surged through his still-energized body. The Calamity Beast’s effects lingered. He dove back into Body Technique training.
…
On September 1st, every genius at Heavenly Dome Institute consumed Grade 7 Calamity Beast flesh, their Vital Energy soaring.
The next morning in class:
Wan Ming, clad in blue robes, radiated a mighty aura. Sitting stiffly, he blurted,
"Grade 7 Calamity Beast flesh really works!"
"After fifty kilograms, I feel bursting with energy! From yesterday until now, my Vital Energy Stat rose by 15."
"I think I’ll breakthrough to Fifth Realm, Organ Cultivation Stage within two or three months!"
Others nodded. All felt the beast’s benefits—Vital Energy brimming, eyes sharp and bright.
Nearby, Yu Zhuoran tightened his fist. After consuming the flesh, his cultivation had reached Fourth Realm’s peak. Finishing the entire portion would push him to Fifth Realm, closing the gap with Lin Qi.
Lin Qi listened, mulling things over.
Because of absorption capacity and innate talent differences, the same flesh yielded varying stat boosts. His top-tier talent let him gain more than others.
"Everyone!"
Dean Liu swept in, white robes billowing. Smiling, he announced,
"Let me steal a moment of your time for an announcement!"
"In late November, we’ll host Heavenly Dome Institute’s first-ever Grand Tournament! Think of it as a Global Martial Arts Championship preview. All 181 prodigies must participate."
"The rules impose no restrictions. Show off your full strength. The rewards? Exceptionally generous!"
Murmurs erupted across the classroom.
"The Grand Tournament? We’ll have to compete against seniors and final-year students?!"
Du Shanyan and Chu Yu’s eyes lit up.
As Sss-Rank Geniuses, they thrived on competition.
Chu Yu grinned, fiery with excitement,
"The Grand Tournament sounds great. Three months is enough time to grow stronger—surpass even more geniuses."
Lin Qi raised his brow, surprised by the news.
Today was September 2nd. Less than three months until November’s end.
As the class buzzed, tension settled over them.
Unlike the Disaster Beast Trial Tower that tested martial arts alone, this tournament would judge pure combat power.
The gap could be enormous.
The rewards for the Disaster Beast Trial Tower were already generous, so the first Heavenly Dome Competition’s prizes would be even more extravagant.
Everyone felt the atmosphere at Heavenly Dome Institute had grown fiercely competitive. Each student strained to improve. No one could afford complacency—countless high-level martial artists were watching. If their rankings were too low, it would be deeply humiliating.
With most competitors under twenty-two and fiery passion in their hearts, the intense pressure ignited their fighting spirit.
Dean Liu wore a satisfied smile as he observed this. Now, he felt certain forming Heavenly Dome Institute had been an exceptionally wise decision. In three months, he expected everyone to make tremendous progress.
…
Minutes later, the group left the classroom. Lin Qi and the Ten Azure Colleges members walked together.
Chu Yu confidently declared, “My goal is to finish in the top ten. Except for the two Sss-Rank Geniuses and a few SS-Ranks, no one else concerns me.”
Wan Ming chuckled. “We’re not as strong as you. I aim for the top hundred and hope to advance to the second round.” He turned to Lin Qi. “What about you, Brother Qi?”
As everyone’s gaze shifted to him, Lin Qi smiled. “Making it into the Top 45 would satisfy me.”
The others inwardly gasped. There were 181 Awakened Geniuses in total—roughly forty-five per grade. If Lin Qi reached the Top 45, he’d match the level of senior-year Awakened Geniuses. Yu Zhuoran, a top-tier SS-Rank Genius, only ranked 80th. Compared to Chu Yu and Lin Qi, they felt ordinary and uncertain how to measure themselves.
Wan Ming glanced at Lin Qi’s back. He felt Lin Qi would surprise them. While standing beside Chu Yu, whose aura blazed like a scorching sun, Lin Qi remained unrivaled. He resembled a golden mountain radiating piercing brilliance, as if it concealed a peerless divine weapon.
…
Outside Star Cultivation Mansion No. 36, a soft beep signaled approval. Lin Qi retrieved an obsidian steel case from the courier and carried it to the martial arts training hall.
While changing into his martial robe, he pondered his goal for the Heavenly Dome Competition.
“Though everyone practices Fourth-Circle martial arts, their body constitutions vary greatly,” he mused. “The gap in Vital Energy alone between Fifth and Sixth Realm is six hundred.”
Yet his innate talent meant the gap with other geniuses would narrow as he advanced. Fifth Realm might still defeat Sixth Realm. Others might falter, but he wouldn’t.
He also craved the competition’s rewards. After setting his goal, he approached the metal case.
“Buzz!”
As the lid opened, a silver manual emerged—Thunderclap Nine Flashes, Volume One.
“Crackle!”
The moment he grasped it, the air crackled with electric sounds, and lightning split the sky before his eyes.
Snapping back to reality, he realized it was an illusion. With his high affinity for Lightning, all his learned techniques were Lightning-based. He suspected he might awaken a Lightning-related Special Ability in the future.
He began reading Thunderclap Nine Flashes.
Created by the Overlord, Xia Kingdom’s second strongest warrior, this top-tier physical techniques manual contained nine stages. Each “Flash” represented a stage, embodying ultimate speed and precision. Practitioners needed hearts like thunder and minds like lightning. Mastering it granted peerless speed within the same realm and even the power to transcend realms.
Only those with innate prodigy status may cultivate this!
Lin Qi flipped through, feeling the manual’s overwhelming confidence and dominance. He’d only read the first five stages—the final four were in the lower volume.
Even skimming it, he sensed its staggering difficulty. Each stage demanded extreme Vital Force, core muscle strength, flexibility, and control. High body constitution alone wouldn’t suffice.
No wonder ordinary cultivators couldn’t learn it. The Overlord’s power was legendary, but Lin Qi hadn’t expected his speed to be equally supreme. This was the might of Xia Kingdom’s second strongest.
Setting the manual down, he began training.
“Hoo! Hoo!”
In the vast training hall, he dashed. His footsteps shifted, his breathing and muscle movements transforming. He became a lightning bolt, a blur of unmatched speed. As he executed the techniques, gales erupted around him.
Like the River and Mountain Spear Techniques, his Lightshadow Realm needed to evolve into the Thunderclap Realm—a superior concept. Infusing it into his legs granted lightning’s speed.
The moment he grasped Thunderclap Nine Flashes, his body felt lighter, freer, and swifter. It far surpassed Thunderflash Instant Kill Step.
Two hours later, Lin Qi halted, a bolt of lightning dissipating around him. He smiled as he picked up the manual.
“I’ve reached the first stage: Lightning Emerges.”
“A burst of instantaneous speed, swift as lightning!”
He glanced at his status panel.
[You’ve learned the realm-level physical techniques manual Thunderclap Nine Flashes, Volume One at an introductory level. Reached Stage 1. Body Techniques +3%]
[Body Techniques: Fourth-Circle 9% → Fourth-Circle 12%]
…
Lin Qi exhaled. His Body Techniques had improved again.
He considered his packed training schedule. Spiritual Martial Arts (Annals of Calamities), Primordial Energy Martial Arts (Platinum Demon Tiger Evolution Method), spear techniques (River and Mountain Spear Techniques), and now Thunderclap Nine Flashes.
But with time, as the spear and physical techniques’ realms fully integrated, his strength would surge.
In three months, he would become vastly stronger.
…
(End of Chapter)
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