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Chapter 469
Chapter 469 – Celebration Banquet (Requesting Monthly Vote)
After finishing the discussion about rewards, Xue Zhou turned serious again.
“Tomorrow, Mountain and River King will arrive to represent Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion and upgrade your SS-Rank Contract.”
“You’ll officially become an Sss-Rank Genius, and all corresponding benefits of the Sss-Rank Contract will be retroactively applied.”
Lin Qi’s heart leapt with joy at the news. He felt a surge of anticipation at the thought of meeting Mountain and River King.
He knew the privileges of an Sss-Rank Genius were staggering. If the backdated subsidies were included, it would be a fortune beyond imagination.
...
A few minutes later, Lin Qi departed, leaving Dean Liu, Xue Zhou, and Mu Hong alone in the office.
Dean Liu sipped his tea and sighed.
“Unbelievable how quickly Lin Qi has grown. He’s nearly reached the Seventh Realm.”
“In just two years, he’s gone from a Second Realm Tendon Cultivation Martial Artist to defeating Seventh Realm Blood Replacement experts.”
“Perhaps soon, he’ll surpass even me.”
Mu Hong, cloaked in black, chuckled. “The stronger Lin Qi becomes, the more teaching points you’ll earn.”
“You discovered him back in his Senior Year. Now he’s an Sss-Rank Genius.”
“Once his contract upgrades tomorrow, you’ll receive a massive influx of teaching credits.”
Xue Zhou added, “The resources from slaying that Grade-10 Disaster Beast are immense. Even its body is a treasure trove—we can refine countless Elixirs from it.”
“Old Liu, you might finally break through to the Eighth Realm.”
Dean Liu’s eyes lit up. Every martial artist dreamed of transcending to higher realms. Stuck at the Seventh Realm for years, this might be his chance to ascend.
...
At Star Cultivation Mansion No. 36, a Smart Robot bustled about in the spacious living room as dishes were delivered—grilled meats, hotpots, and more. Lin Qi even brought out 1,000 kilograms of Grade-7 Disaster Beast Flesh for Guo Heng, Wang Qiufeng, and the other Azure Firmament Six Colleges members to enjoy.
With nearly 15 tons of Grade-7 Calamity Beast Meat in storage, sacrificing a metric ton was no burden at all.
As dusk fell, a Fighter Aircraft landed at Heavenly Dome Institute’s airport. The Azure Firmament Six Colleges members disembarked one by one, boarded a sightseeing vehicle, and arrived at Star Cultivation Mansion No. 36.
“Brother Qi!”
“Lin Qi senior brother!”
Clad in a black-golden robe, Lin Qi stood at the entrance to greet them. Jiang Tao approached first, holding an Obsidian Steel Case.
“This is my gift,” Jiang Tao said, handing over the box. “Congratulations on claiming the championship!”
“Brother Qi, me next!” Jiang Miaoyin chimed in, followed by Guo Heng, Guan Shan, and Wang Qiufeng, each presenting their gifts.
“Little junior brother!” Li Qing and Wang Zhi Xuan arrived, and Lin Qi’s face lit up.
“Little junior brother, congratulations on the victory!” Li Qing beamed, her eyes wide with awe.
Only months had passed since Lin Qi’s arrival at Heavenly Dome Institute, yet his strength had grown so monstrous that even Seventh Realm Sss-Rank Geniuses fell before him. At Azure Firmament Martial Academy, many of the nine colleges’ instructors were still Sixth Realm Train Marrow Martial Artists—nowhere near Lin Qi’s league.
Yu Zhuoran, Pei Jiu, Wan Ming, and even Sophomore classmates like Chu Yu and Du Shanyan arrived next, swelling the crowd to dozens. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement.
But the guests kept coming.
“Lin Qi junior brother, congratulations. You’ve earned this championship,” Shen Heng declared, leading a group of over a dozen figures in elegant robes. Their aura radiated Sixth Realm Peak cultivation, and their presence stunned the crowd.
“Seniors from the Final Year!” Wan Ming whispered.
Among them was Shen Heng in ink-black robes, followed by Meng Yuxuan, Lei Shuang, Zhang Tianyang, Fang Wu—and even former rivals like Sang Yuzhen. These were Heavenly Dome Institute’s top-tier geniuses, legends who rarely appeared together.
“Lin Qi junior brother, congrats!” Shen Heng grinned warmly. Lin Qi accepted the gift and handed it to the Smart Robot beside him.
“Welcome, Senior Shen Heng!”
As the group mingled, murmurs spread inside the mansion.
“These Final Year seniors are usually ghosts—always flying around in electric cars or fighter jets. Now they’re all here, giving gifts to Brother Qi!”
The Azure Six members felt a surge of pride. Though none of them had Awakened Special Abilities, sharing Lin Qi’s spotlight was exhilarating.
Suddenly, a roar of engines drew everyone’s attention.
Two luxury electric cars screeched to a halt. A man and woman stepped out, carrying Obsidian Steel Cases.
The Azure Six and Sophomores exchanged confused glances—these faces were unfamiliar. But Shen Heng’s group recognized them instantly.
“It’s Xu Qin and Senior Gu Cheng. Why are they here?”
Inside the hall, Wan Ming, the institute’s gossip guru, explained.
“That’s Senior Xu Qin—Final Year’s Sss-Rank Genius. She’s Awakened two Special Abilities, even more gifted than Shen Heng senior.”
“She reached the Seventh Realm years ago but skipped the Global Martial Arts Championship this time.”
“If she’d competed, Brother Qi might not have won.”
“And Gu Cheng senior? He’s a graduate Sss-Rank Genius—the previous Global Championship champion.”
Gasps erupted. “Brother Qi’s influence is unreal!”
Xu Qin, tall and graceful with an aura of verdant vitality, approached. Her two Wood-Attribute Special Abilities exuded an intoxicating life force that drew envious stares from Zhang Tianyang and Fang Wu—even Gu Cheng’s gaze burned with possessiveness.
Lin Qi, however, remained unfazed.
“Senior Xu Qin, welcome!”
He’d heard Wan Ming’s explanation earlier.
“Lin Qi junior brother, apologies for the uninvited visit,” Xu Qin smiled.
Gu Cheng extended his hand. “Congratulations on the championship.”
“Welcome, Senior Gu Cheng! Everyone, please—join the feast!”
The crowd flowed into the hall, where laughter and banter mingled with the aroma of feasting.
“This Grade-7 Disaster Beast Flesh is making me feel feverish with energy!” someone exclaimed.
“Brother Qi’s too generous—serving us Grade-7 flesh!”
The Azure Six marveled, unaware of Gu Cheng’s sneer in the corner.
“Country bumpkins,” he muttered, just loud enough for Shen Heng, Xu Qin, and Lin Qi to hear. “Grade-7 flesh is barely edible. Lin Qi’s stingy—did he really think Grade-8 flesh wouldn’t impress us?”
Xu Qin’s brows furrowed instantly. Lin Qi’s smile faded.
...
The banquet continued, but the air had subtly chilled.
(End of Chapter)
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