https://novelcool.info/chapter/Chapter-431-Adamantine-Body-Fist-Perfection/13508282/
Chapter 430: Xue Zhou Severely Injured
Chapter 430: Xue Zhou Severely Injured (Requesting Monthly Vote)
A few days later, in a luxury villa at the Heavenly Dome Institute’s Xingxiu Residence.
Dean Liu, clad in a flowing white robe, strode briskly into a living room styled like a blue ocean.
“You’re here…”
On a white-and-blue sofa sat Xue Zhou in a navy-blue robe, his face pale, lips bloodless, and his entire aura sluggish. Cross-legged, he turned to Dean Liu and spoke weakly.
Dean Liu sat on the adjacent sofa, his expression tinged with worry. “What happened to you?”
“I heard you were gravely wounded by a Level 9 Disaster Beast during the Steel Great Wall’s Beast Tide?”
“Are you alright?”
Xue Zhou exhaled slowly, shaking his head. “This time, I nearly died. After killing two Level 8 Ember Finch beasts, I didn’t expect a Level 9 Scarlet Flamebird to target me.”
“I clashed with it, but it turns out I overestimated myself. I’m still no match for a Level 9 Beast.”
“Thankfully, Lao Yu, the Bei Jiang Sword King, intercepted the Flamebird’s attack. Otherwise, I’d have died on the battlefield.”
“I sustained severe injuries, so I’ve returned to recuperate.”
“I’ve already consumed the Life Elixir. My recovery has begun.”
Dean Liu sighed in relief. “I didn’t expect the situation to deteriorate so badly.”
“This Beast Tide has lasted over a month, with three Level 9 Beasts appearing. The number of high-level Beasts is endless—we’re under immense pressure and barely have time to rest.”
Xue Zhou nodded gravely. “The scale of this Tide is unprecedented. The losses among martial artists are staggering.”
“Over a month, thousands of Lower and Middle Realm martial artists have fallen. Several Higher Realm experts perished too, including Lao Liang.”
“I’ll attend his funeral in two days. His students will need new instructors…”
“It’s only April, and we’ve already surpassed last year’s total casualties.”
Both fell silent, their expressions grim.
After a pause, Xue Zhou said firmly, “This brush with death has pushed me to a breakthrough.”
“Once healed, I’ll prepare to ascend the Nine Realms. If I wait a few more years, my chances will only dwindle.”
Dean Liu frowned. “Don’t push yourself, Old Xue.”
Xue Zhou shook his head. “I know my limits.”
…
In the following days, the three top-tier academies underwent significant shifts.
Many Higher Realm martial artists rushed to war bases, leaving their disciples to train harder than ever.
Lin Qi monitored his teacher Mu Hong, who had been battling nonstop on the Steel Great Wall. On the video call, Mu’s face bore a fresh scar, his robes stained crimson, his aura thick with bloodlust.
Watching this, Lin Qi felt urgency tighten his chest. He needed to grow stronger—fast.
After ending the call, he grabbed his bag and headed to the Gravity Chamber.
Along the way, he passed numerous peers heading the same direction. With the Global Martial Arts Championship nearing, external pressures and rivalries left Heavenly Dome’s geniuses no room to relax.
…
Time passed quietly until early April.
In a luxury villa, Room 03 of the Azure Firmament Six Colleges’ residential area, Jiang Miaoyin sat cross-legged in the martial arts hall. Her slender frame, clad in a white robe, radiated fluctuating energy as she practiced the Five Hearts to Sky Posture, channeling Primordial Energy.
Her aura surged and dipped, gradually intensifying—until it peaked. A violent spiritual wave erupted from her core.
Jiang Miaoyin clutched her head, screaming inwardly as unbearable pain forced her to halt. Finally, collapsing unconscious, she crumpled to the floor.
…
The next day, news spread like wildfire: Jiang Miaoyin, the freshman class’s top-ranked student, had Awakened.
The revelation swept campus, reaching every leader and the Azure Firmament Forum.
“Jiang Miaoyin Awakened?!”
“My goddess was already an S-Rank Genius—now she’s SS-Rank for sure!”
“If I recall, her brother’s an SS-Rank too. A family with two SS-Ranks? Unreal!”
“Pfft. They grew up together with Lin Qi in the same neighborhood.”
“Lin Qi’s even crazier. Rumor says he’ll become an Sss-Rank Genius.”
“Impressive? More like terrifying!”
While the freshmen gushed online, sophomores shrugged. Another SS-Rank? So what?
…
Three days later, at the Otherworld Heavenly Dome Institute’s airport, a falcon-shaped fighter jet landed.
A tall, elegant figure in a custom violet robe—Jiang Miaoyin—stepped out, her eyes wide with curiosity.
“A Miao!”
Two figures waved from afar. Moments later, a black luxury electric car sped toward Xingxiu Residence.
“I knew you’d Awaken soon,” Jiang Tao grinned. “Faster than I thought!”
As her older brother, his joy was boundless.
“And now you’re here, I’m not last place anymore,” Lin Qi added, smiling. Their secret red gemstones truly were treasures, boosting innate talents and triggering Awakenings. Combined with Jiang Tao’s background, it was a classic protagonist template.
“A Miao, what’s your Special Ability?” Lin Qi asked.
Jiang Miaoyin smirked. A silver dagger zipped from her pocket, guided by her overwhelming spiritual force.
“Psychoflux Wielder!” Jiang Tao’s eyes lit up. “This ability’s solid—future combat power will be monstrous.”
As they chatted, Dean Liu finally spoke. “Miaoyin, Heavenly Dome’s environment surpasses Azure Firmament.”
“But the National Freshman Competition’s a month away. To excel, you’ll need to push harder.”
“I’ll work harder,” Jiang Miaoyin vowed.
Lin Qi nodded internally. With Heavenly Dome’s resources and Grade 7 Disaster Beast Flesh as rewards, a month would let her soar.
An hour later, Jiang Miaoyin settled into her villa—a deserved luxury for an SS-Rank Genius.
Meanwhile, Lin Qi resumed training.
As Dean Liu said, after the Global Freshman Competition came the Global Martial Arts Championship.
His current strength wasn’t enough. A month remained—just enough time to ascend.
…
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
