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Chapter 471: Finally an Sss-Rank Genius
Chapter 471: Finally an Sss-Rank Genius (Requesting Monthly Votes)
The Mountain and River King waved his massive arm.
“Come sit down!”
Lin Qi nodded obediently and entered, settling onto the brown sofa opposite the Mountain and River King. Flanking him on either side were Mu Hong, Xu Wenji, and Dean Liu.
Dean Liu poured tea as fragrant steam filled the air. The towering, broad-shouldered Mountain and River King studied Lin Qi quietly.
“Lin Qi, I’ve reviewed your file. Your father lost his arm when you were young.”
“Your mother was poisoned by a Bloodwinged Bat, leaving her frail since childhood.”
“You possess exceptional innate talent but only average martial potential, and your family couldn’t provide resources.”
“Because of this, you were merely middle-upper tier at Second High School—even denied a Genius Loan.”
“But in senior year’s first semester, everything changed. You suddenly surged forward, revealing extraordinary martial and innate talent.”
“Your martial cultivation realms skyrocketed, surpassing one genius after another as your talent rank kept updating.”
“In just two years, you became champion of the Global Martial Arts Championship, awakening your Special Ability [Golden Edge] last year.”
“And recently at the Global Martial Arts Championship, you awakened a second Special Ability, [Golden Radiance], defeating Ivan Petrov to claim victory again.”
“Your journey is nothing short of legendary.”
Lin Qi nodded. All this information was publicly available—now laid bare, he realized how much he’d endured.
The Mountain and River King continued, “We’ve seen similar cases in our Xia Kingdom before.”
“For instance, the Sword Emperor was ordinary until 18, then suddenly awakened. His power skyrocketed like a rocket, eventually becoming a Nine Realms Martial Artist.”
“Some geniuses awaken around 17 or 18. This isn’t about Special Abilities—it’s a bloodline awakening.”
“It boosts both innate talent and martial potential dramatically, with Special Abilities emerging later.”
“This is a hidden form of awakening!”
“The Sword Emperor is the most famous example, but there are Seventh and Eighth Realm martial artists with similar stories.”
“Soon, you’ll become the next case.”
Lin Qi nodded, surprised to find parallels to his own journey.
The Mountain and River King sipped his tea.
“At the Global Martial Arts Championship, you proved your innate talent.”
“Now, I’m pleased to inform you, Lin Qi—after evaluation by the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion,”
“Your status has been upgraded from SS-Rank to Sss-Rank Genius.”
As he spoke, Deputy Principal Xu Wenji projected a screen displaying documents.
The Mountain and River King added, “Since the global classification of geniuses into seven ranks 35 years ago,”
“The Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion has signed only 23 Sss-Rank Geniuses.”
“You’ll be our 24th.”
Lin Qi inwardly startled. Sss-Rank Geniuses weren’t as rare as he’d assumed—nearly one every two years. Most were contracted with the Crimson Heaven Martial Arts Pavilion.
The Mountain and River King continued, “Sss-Rank contracts previously required a one-year probation.”
“But that rule doesn’t apply to you, having awakened two Special Abilities.”
“In Xia Kingdom’s history, including you, only ten Sss-Rank Geniuses have achieved this feat.”
“Two have already surpassed the Nine Realms, earning Title-Bearing status.”
“Three are in the Eighth Stage, four in the Seventh Realm, and you—currently Sixth Realm—make ten.”
“Your closest peer is Xu Qin, a senior who recently reached the Seventh Realm.”
Lin Qi marveled. Even among Sss-Ranks, those awakening two Special Abilities were rare elites. Now he stood among them.
Deputy Principal Xu Wenji stood, presenting both paper and digital contracts.
“Compared to the SS-Rank contract,” the Mountain and River King explained, “the Sss-Rank grants unprecedented benefits.”
“Starting this year’s reforms, signing the Sss-Rank contract grants 200 million Xia Kingdom Currency annually for five years.”
“Since you’ve already received the SS-Rank’s 100 million annually, you’ll gain an additional 100 million for three years—300 million upfront.”
Lin Qi’s heart raced. That sum could buy endless cultivation resources. Two more years would bring another 400 million.
The Mountain and River King remained calm, “Additionally, your Azure Firmament Martial Academy provides monthly subsidies—50 million coins from July onward.”
“From July, that’s 22 months. Subtracting your SS-Rank subsidies, you’ll receive 440 million—totaling 740 million Xia Kingdom Currency.”
Lin Qi gasped. Such wealth!
Xue Zhou chuckled beside him, “Lin Qi, this is a colossal fortune. Many Eighth Realm martial artists would envy your wealth!”
“You’ve surpassed countless others.”
Mu Hong and Dean Liu exchanged envious glances. Both from humble backgrounds, they knew poverty well. Mu Hong had spent heavily to secure Lin Qi’s liquid alloy spearhead.
Their teacher might not even match Lin Qi’s riches now.
Mu Hong, still rising through ranks, could only earn by hunting Disaster Beasts—while Lin Qi enjoyed full support from Martial Arts Pavilion and school.
Lin Qi signed without hesitation, pressing his fingerprint to both paper and digital contracts.
The Mountain and River King nodded approvingly. Rising, he extended his hand—massive and powerful, capable of crushing Lin Qi’s bones with a squeeze.
“Congratulations on becoming our 24th Sss-Rank Genius.”
He clapped Lin Qi’s shoulder, “Becoming an Sss-Rank unlocks perks beyond the contract—shopping discounts, medical insurance, and hidden benefits.”
“You’ll learn them after reaching the Seventh Realm. The world’s in turmoil—we need geniuses like you to rise.”
“When the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up.”
“You must become one of them.”
Lin Qi nodded. Expectations for him had shifted—from ordinary Nine Realms to the pinnacle of martial cultivation.
The Mountain and River King resumed his seat.
“According to the Three Martial Arts Pavilions’ rules,” he added, “new Sss-Rank Geniuses must apprentice under a Nine Realms Martial Artist.”
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(End of Chapter)
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