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Chapter 403: Breaking Through to Grand Scenic Aesthetic
Chapter 403: Breaking Through to Grand Scenic Aesthetic (Requesting Monthly Votes)
The arrival of the Heavenly Dome Competition threw the entire academy into a feverish atmosphere of self-cultivation.
Lin Qi was no exception. With 1,200 kilograms of Grade-7 Disaster Beast flesh at his disposal, he consumed 100 kilograms daily. The immense Primordial Energy and nutrients coursing through his organs, combined with the dense Primordial Energy in the Martial Arts Training Hall, kept him invigorated and tireless in his training. His Vital Energy Stat surged visibly each day.
Twenty days later, Lin Qi learned that Jiang Tao and the others had arrived in the Otherworld, settling into the housing area beside the Disaster Beast Pyramid adjacent to Heavenly Dome Institute. He even invited them to visit his Xingxiu Residence for a casual gathering.
"Brother Qi, one day I'll join you in Xingxiu Residence and train alongside you", Jiang Tao said earnestly before departing. The allure of Heavenly Dome Institute's elite cultivation environment had left a deep impression on him.
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Inside Star Cultivation Mansion No. 36, Lin Qi, clad in a black martial arts robe with an imposing, commanding posture, suddenly opened his eyes. Golden Radiance blazed from his pupils like a Platinum Malevolence Tiger awakening, its golden aura swirling around him as faint golden energy patterns flickered across his skin.
"Huuuuh—"
He exhaled stale air, creating a gust of wind.
[You consumed an Organ Cultivation Stage Serum, completing a Primordial Energy Cultivation cycle. Your internal organ refinement has advanced significantly. The spleen among your five organs is fully tempered. Vital Energy Stat +10]
[Vital Energy Stat: 790 → 800]
Lin Qi exhaled slowly, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. He had spent a month at Heavenly Dome Institute, devouring all 1,200 kilograms of Grade-7 Disaster Beast flesh. He’d also consumed another bottle of Five Elements Organ Tempering Balm. Between regular Primordial Energy cultivation and underwater training, his Vital Energy Stat had soared to 800—drawing dangerously close to 1,000.
"The Fifth Realm's Organ Cultivation Stage has six sub-stages. I've refined the heart, lungs, liver, and spleen so far."
Next, I'll complete the kidney and six fu refinements before advancing to the Sixth Realm.
Reflecting on his progress, Lin Qi still found his cultivation speed absurd. He had broken into the Fifth Realm in August and would already reach its peak by September—a mere month later.
Yet when he recalled the astronomical costs—several hundred million Xia Kingdom Dollars spent, with expenditures measured in tens of millions—he could only sigh. The numbers had long since lost their meaning.
Rising, he retrieved the Tiger Slaughter Long Spear from the wall, gripping it in one hand.
"Vrrrr!"
The spear vibrated as he ascended to the rooftop pool. The Flowing Water within rippled gently in the wind.
"Splosh!"
Taking a deep breath, he dove in, creating a tower of water.
"Shhhhoosh!"
The immense water pressure and resistance surrounded him, yet the current continued to flow. Lin Qi began thrusting the spear, his hands tightening around the weapon—not resisting the water's force but moving with it, channeling his body's strength to stir the surrounding air.
With a sudden sweep of his spear, he carved a vortex into the pool, unleashing the River and Mountain Spear Techniques.
After practicing this technique tens of thousands of times over the past month, every motion, breath, and muscle movement had become second nature. His spirit merged with the technique, transforming him into a living embodiment of mountains and rivers, an intangible aura radiating from his form.
"Shhhhoosh!"
Endless torrents materialized around him, cascading like eternal rivers.
Lin Qi's eyes lit up—River Aesthetic!
"Boom!"
From the surging waters emerged towering, immovable peaks, merging with the boundless mountains to form—Mountains and Rivers!
Strength and fluidity intertwined—mountains and rivers in perfect harmony.
His spear thrust forward, resonating with the unity of heaven and earth.
"Shhhhoosh!"
He slashed repeatedly, his Vital Force encasing his body as the entire pool churned violently. A massive, translucent blue current coalesced. Then, with a sudden lunge, he struck—
"Boom!"
Grand Scenic Aesthetic manifested. His body launched from the pool's depths, bursting through the surface with spear tip downward, the weapon channeling the unity of heaven and earth.
All his Vital Force converged into a single, thunderous strike.
"Boom!"
River and Mountain Spear Techniques—Raging River Wrath!
The spear pierced forward like a raging tide, its shaft surging like a river in full flood, crashing like waves against a shore.
"Boom!"
The tip struck with terrifying force, piercing the pool and detonating violently. A thunderous roar echoed as water erupted skyward, drenching the entire villa courtyard in a torrential downpour.
[Your Mountain-Shaking Intention has fully transformed into Grand Scenic Aesthetic. Your Spear Techniques have advanced significantly. Spear Techniques +5%]
[Spear Techniques: Fourth Circle 18% → Fourth Circle 23%]
"Drip... drip..."
Lin Qi let the droplets patter against his skin as he surveyed the devastation. The pool was empty, reduced to scattered puddles.
He exhaled.
Finally, the Grand Scenic Aesthetic was perfected.
He'd learned the River and Mountain Spear Techniques in late August, transforming his Mountain-Shaking Intention into Grand Scenic Aesthetic in just a month—faster than even an Sss-Rank Genius.
Unfortunately, his daily training schedule left little room for acceleration.
Climbing from the pool, he entered the Martial Arts Training Hall and grabbed his phone.
September 20th. Only two months remained until the end of November.
His next goal: reaching Fifth Realm Peak before the Heavenly Dome Competition.
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Villa No. 8, Xingxiu Residence
Villas 1–15 housed the academy's top Sss-Rank Geniuses.
The intricate blue patterns on Wang Hailong’s arms suddenly blazed to life, sending violent tremors through the surrounding water layers. Accompanied by thunderous rumbling, serpentine dragons of water formed and coiled through the training hall.
The Long Spear’s movements surged like relentless waves crashing ashore.
“Xiū!!”
A single strike erupted like a whale breaching from the sea.
“Hū~”
As fierce winds howled, the Martial Arts Training Hall fell silent.
Wang Hailong sheathed his spear, shaking his head.
“The Ocean’s Embrace technique is still too hard to grasp. My Wrathful Tides might take another month to perfect.”
“I’ll surpass Lin Qi soon.”
Thinking of Lin Qi, his fighting spirit flared.
That SS-Rank genius had been weighing heavily on him. The pressure was intense, but Wang Hailong felt exhilarated. Defeating Lin Qi would be an achievement worth savoring.
…
In the neighboring villa, Chu Yu stepped out of his Neural Pod, staring at his phone’s screenshot of the global rankings.
#12: Chu Yu – Floor 14
…
“Almost there. Give me two more months, and I’ll crack the top ten.”
His rivals were the seniors, juniors, and fourth-years. Du Shanyan and Lin Qi? Irrelevant. No one could rival his innate talent.
Of Heavenly Dome Institute’s five Sss-Rank prodigies, he believed his gift was supreme.
…
Every late November, martial arts universities worldwide hosted their National Freshman Competition—to crown the strongest freshman.
At the same time, Heavenly Dome Institute held its own Heavenly Dome Grand Tournament.
November 25th
Three months had passed since the Institute’s activation.
In Villa 36’s spacious living room, a green holographic screen flickered to life.
Jiang Miaoyin, clad in red-and-white school uniform, her delicate face glowing with excitement, appeared.
“Big Brother, Lin Qi, today’s the day for the National Freshman Competition! I’m confident I’ll make the top three.”
Jiang Tao grinned beside her.
“Of course! Even awakened geniuses flock to Heavenly Dome now.”
“This tournament overlaps with Brother Qi’s event, so he can’t join the freshman competition. But with your strength, the championship’s a given.”
Jiang Miaoyin smiled. “I believe Lin Qi will do well too.”
After the call ended, Jiang Tao slumped onto the couch, gulping an energy brew.
“Brother Qi, the Heavenly Dome Tournament—all the awakened geniuses are competing. Five Sss-Rankers. Think you can beat them?”
Lin Qi shook his head calmly.
“I’ll just do my best.”
Jiang Tao chuckled. “That’s what I mean! Your innate talent and strength? You’ll shock everyone again, I’m sure of it.”
…
Minutes later, Jiang Tao departed.
Lin Qi sat alone in the quiet living room.
Beep!
His phone vibrated. A message from Dean Liu:
[Dean Liu: Assemble in the classroom at noon. Important announcement.]
…
Half an hour later, in the third-floor sophomore classroom of Heavenly Dome Tower.
The room buzzed with anticipation.
Dean Liu, in his long robe, stepped in.
“A sudden meeting for one announcement: Tomorrow, Heavenly Dome Institute will begin its inaugural Heavenly Dome Grand Tournament.”
“The rules are simple—181 contestants, randomly matched. Leftover competitors receive a bye in the first round.”
“No restrictions. Special Abilities, Minor Divine Techniques—all are allowed. The fight ends only when one party can no longer battle. The tournament ends when we crown the champion.”
“I’ve uploaded competitors’ profiles to the group chat. Review them at your leisure.”
After summarizing the rules, Dean Liu left.
The room erupted.
“181 contestants? Second round cuts to 91.”
“Most of us won’t survive the first round.”
“My goal? Pass the second round.”
“Only Du Shanyan and Chu Yu might reach the later rounds. Maybe even top 12!” someone sighed.
Nods of agreement followed.
After three months together, everyone acknowledged the Sss-Rankers’ superiority.
Wan Ming interjected.
“I’ve gathered detailed profiles, especially juniors and seniors—SS and Sss-Rankers. They’re the real threats.”
Lin Qi nodded. In class, he was strong, but Du Shanyan and Chu Yu loomed above him.
…
Back in Villa 36, Lin Qi sat in his living room, chewing a Grade-5 Nutritional Meal. It tasted bland.
He missed the rich flavor of Grade-7 Disaster Beast meat.
Three months of growth had propelled him to rank 30 in the Disaster Beast Trial Tower.
His monthly meat allowance now reached 1,350 kilograms—150 kilograms daily, finished in under half a month.
The benefits of Grade-7 meat were undeniable. His Vital Energy was nearing the Fifth Realm’s peak.
He opened Wan Ming’s data, projecting profiles of all freshmen, juniors, and seniors.
181 geniuses. Five Sss-Rankers:
- Freshman: Wang Hailong (Azure Firmament Martial Academy)
- Sophomores: Du Shanyan, Chu Yu
- Junior: Meng Yuxuan (Minghai Martial Institute, ranked #4 in Trial Tower)
- Senior: Shen Heng (Trial Tower #1)
Eight SS-Rankers followed—four juniors, four seniors.
Excluding Wang Hailong, the top-14 geniuses were clear.
Lin Qi analyzed carefully. With his current strength, breaking top ten was possible.
He shut the screen, donned his martial arts robe, and retrieved his black-gold Tiger Slaughter Long Spear, diving into spear techniques.
Every moment mattered before the tournament.
“Xiū xiū!!”
Spear shadows slashed the air, tearing through the atmosphere as Lin Qi’s mind focused inward, refining the River and Mountain Spear Techniques’ first Killing Move.
The breakthrough was near.
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(End of Chapter)
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