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Chapter 423: Tier 10 Disaster Beast
Chapter 423: Tier 10 Disaster Beast (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi entered the living room.
Over the past month, he had consumed a staggering 6,000 kilograms of Grade 7 Disaster Beast flesh. Eating twice daily—100 kilograms per meal—added up to 200 kilograms consumed every day. Among this were 4,000 kilograms of flesh from feline Grade 7 Disaster Beasts, which yielded the strongest results. His Vital Energy Stat skyrocketed like a launched rocket, and this increase directly boosted his Body Constitution.
Lin Qi felt his body brimming with vitality. His blood surged like roaring rivers, his organs thrummed with robust energy, and his heartbeat pounded like war drums. Endless strength coursed through his limbs, leaving him feeling clear, powerful, and unshakably solid. He couldn’t even begin to guess his current limits.
“Ding!”
“A message from Dean Liu!”
As Lin Qi pondered, Xiaochan’s black-haired projection materialized beside him, speaking urgently.
Lin Qi retrieved his smartphone to read the message. His expression brightened as he finished. Without delay, he turned and strode toward the exit.
Two figures stepped out of a sleek silver electric vehicle. One was a middle-aged man with large earlobes wearing a white robe. The other was a broad-shouldered, dark-skinned young man with sharp features in a gray robe.
“Brother Qi!!”
Seeing Lin Qi emerge, Jiang Tao grinned and rushed forward with an eager greeting.
The moment Lin Qi laid eyes on Jiang Tao, he sensed an extraordinary aura emanating from his friend. Jiang Tao had grown even more muscular, radiating a dense, overwhelming power. A single thought flashed through Lin Qi’s mind. Glancing at Dean Liu beside him, he quickly pieced it together.
“Taozi, you’ve Awakened?”
Jiang Tao chuckled. “I knew I couldn’t hide it from you, Brother Qi.”
“Three days ago, I successfully Awakened my Special Ability [Heavy Earth]. I’m officially an SS-Rank Genius now.”
Dean Liu, clad in white, added with a smile, “Jiang Tao has already Awakened and signed the contract. He’ll officially move into the Heavenly Dome Institute’s Xingxiu Residence today as a resident.”
This wasn’t unexpected for Lin Qi. Jiang Tao was destined to become a top-tier genius with extraordinary fortune. Months ago, Lin Qi had already sensed Jiang Tao’s Awakening was imminent.
“Congratulations, Taozi,” Lin Qi offered sincerely.
...
That evening, at Villa 40 in Xingxiu Residence—Jiang Tao’s new luxury villa—a welcome party buzzed with energy. All 50 Awakened sophomores from the institute attended.
Wan Ming, dressed in blue robes, nibbled a dessert cake as he mused, “Another monster like Brother Qi emerges. Jiang Tao’s growth rate is absurd. In a year or two, won’t he become an Sss-Rank Genius too?”
“I heard Jiang Tao has a younger sister, Jiang Miaoyin, who placed second in this year’s National Freshman Competition. If she Awakens, she’ll be an SS-Rank Genius as well. Imagine—both of them from the same high school!”
Pei Jiu and others nearby exchanged startled glances. The thought was staggering. If this trend continued, their future dominance would become legendary.
Meanwhile, Chu Yu and Du Shanyan nearby felt mounting pressure. Jiang Tao’s trajectory mirrored Lin Qi’s. If both ascended to Sss-Rank, they risked being left in the dust.
...
Two hours later, nearing midnight, the guests dispersed. Only Lin Qi and Jiang Tao remained in the courtyard, grilling skewers and chatting lazily.
After a few drinks, Jiang Tao gazed at the stars, still brimming with excitement. “Brother Qi, Winter Break starts in less than two weeks. I’m not returning to Tianhai City this year. Neither A Miao nor I have family left—better to stay here.”
“I’ve Awakened, and A Miao’s Awakening is right around the corner. I want her to train here longer, Awaken sooner, and join Heavenly Dome Institute as soon as possible.”
Lin Qi nodded. Though Jiang Tao had Awakened, his current Stage and martial arts cultivation still ranked among the weakest at Heavenly Dome Institute. However, his Innate Talent had strengthened with Awakening, upgrading his contract and securing a substantial payout. With the institute’s superior training environment, his power would surge rapidly.
Lin Qi pondered his own plans. Should he return to Tianhai City for the Lunar New Year? With the Global Martial Arts Championship approaching in four months, every training moment counted.
...
After December 31st, the Xia Kingdom officially entered 2048.
January 1st.
In the grand conference room of Heavenly Dome Tower, instructors and administrators gathered. The white-alloy chamber buzzed with tension as holographic projectors displayed countless files.
Deputy Principal Xu Wen, wearing a crimson robe, spoke gravely, “According to the latest intelligence from the Imperial Star Hall, the Disaster Beast classification has been updated. Disaster Beasts are now divided into ten tiers… and Tier 10 specimens have emerged.”
Xue Zhou added, “The Imperial Star Hall oversees all Nine Realms Martial Artists across Blue Planet. Their reports are reliable. We never imagined Tier 10 Disaster Beasts truly existed.”
Murmurs rippled through the room. Rumors had hinted at such creatures, but confirmation shocked them all.
Xu Wenji continued, “Tier 10 Disaster Beasts were first spotted decades ago. Our Xia Kingdom detected their traces long ago. These creatures possess territorial instincts, immense intelligence, and prolonged hibernation cycles. However, a nearby Tier 10 specimen has awakened—it’s heading toward human settlements, 100,000 kilometers distant. No one has ever fought a Tier 10. If it tears a Sky-Splitting Strike-dimensional rift to reach Blue Planet, it would bring apocalyptic disaster. We must hunt it immediately—for experience, for survival.”
“Red Emperor has already led half our kingdom’s Nine Realms Martial Artists to engage it. This marks history in the making.”
The room fell silent, the weight of impending catastrophe pressing heavier.
Xu Wenji rose, “The recent surge in Disaster Beast attacks stems from Tier 10s directing them. Three have been confirmed. Half our kingdom’s Nine Realms Martial Artists have been deployed—others must defend War Bases. The Xia Kingdom must enforce full mobilization to repel the Vermin Race.”
Nods followed as the meeting adjourned. The kingdom’s current vulnerability left even prodigies in peril.
Back in their office, Xue Zhou exhaled deeply. “Tier 9s already terrify us. Tier 10s… Blue Planet lacks warriors strong enough to challenge them. Only Red Emperor can hold the line. The future looks grim.”
Dean Liu nodded solemnly. “No wonder the leadership urges haste—we desperately need more Nine Realms Martial Artists.”
Xue Zhou sipped water, acknowledging Heavenly Dome Institute’s founding purpose—to prepare for such crises. Their progress was remarkable. In months, cultivators had surged ahead, including geniuses like Lin Qi who’d already broken into the Sixth Realm. At the Global Martial Arts Championship, they’d shine brilliantly.
(End of Chapter)
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