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Chapter 488: Preparing for Breakthrough
Chapter 488: Preparing for Breakthrough (Requesting Monthly Votes)
"Gurgle~"
The spring water inside the teapot hissed as Dean Liu poured it boiling-hot over expensive leaves.
Soon, steam curled upward, filling the air with rich tea fragrance. He placed a steaming cup before Lin Qi.
"Taste this new brew. The water comes from deep mountains in the Otherworld, and the tea leaves are aged Puerh carefully cultivated there."
"Absorbing celestial essence and steeped in Primordial Energy, their very nature has changed."
"I got lucky with a few grams—usually I wouldn’t dare drink it."
Dean Liu chuckled as he explained.
Lin Qi, still no connoisseur, simply took a small sip. A unique tea essence spread through his body, leaving his mind clear and senses sharpened.
Sudden insights into cultivation flooded his thoughts.
"This tea truly is exceptional!" he exclaimed, eyes bright. Dean Liu certainly had access to fine treasures.
Dean Liu nodded. "Drinking it sharpens focus and enhances innate talent."
"It even aids cultivation of Martial Spirit Techniques."
"But supplies are extremely limited. Only Nine Realms Martial Artists can afford it regularly."
"We only get to sample it occasionally."
After brief small talk, they returned to the topic.
"Dean, I wanted to ask about the Seventh Realm."
"I don’t want to linger at the Sixth Realm too long."
"Are there any elixirs or Heavenly Treasures that could help breakthrough?"
Dean Liu sipped tea, savoring it before replying.
"Of course."
"The Martial Dao Calendar spans 48 years since the Nine Realms classification emerged. The leap from Sixth to Seventh Realm is a watershed."
"A Seventh Realm Martial Artist becomes elite anywhere—power undergoes tremendous transformation."
"The Nine Realms divide martial cultivation into Nine Gates. The First Realm marks the initial gate, but Seventh Realm—Blood Transfiguration—is pivotal."
"Blood Transfiguration purifies the body by renewing all blood, removing impurities."
"Through Marrow Hemogenesis, the body regenerates vitality for profound transformation."
"Bone marrow is critical. To breakthrough, one must refine marrow to its limit."
"Everyone’s limits differ. You’ll sense when you reach yours."
"Higher Marrow Purity Classifications accelerate this process."
"Especially reaching the Frostmarrow Tempering Stage at Fourth-Tier Purity enables rapid breakthrough."
Lin Qi nodded inwardly. Others might settle for Fourth Realm, but he aimed higher—Fifth-Tier Crystal Marrow, pure as crystal, without a trace of impurity.
He sensed he hadn’t reached his limit yet. Further refinement was needed, though residual impurities had grown stubborn.
Dean Liu continued, "Over 48 years, countless geniuses have stalled here."
"Like the Muscle Changing Elixir and Skin-Shedding Elixirs you’ve taken—Tiger Bone Pills, Five Elements Organ Balms."
"Where there's need, supply follows. After decades of research emerged the Marrowwash Elixir."
"Marrowwash Elixir?" Lin Qi echoed.
"Precisely." Dean Liu affirmed.
"The Sixth Realm trains marrow—'Train Marrow' cultivates the physical body through vital energy, flushing marrow impurities to unlock potential."
"Regular cultivation cleans most impurities, but some embed from childhood, clinging unseen to marrow."
"Without locating them, you can’t remove them."
"Not even tech detects these. Only the Marrowwash Elixir finds and purges them, elevating Marrow Purity Classification to force Seventh Realm breakthroughs."
"At Sixth Realm Peak, many geniuses use it to accelerate their ascension."
Lin Qi’s eyes lit. This was exactly what he needed.
"How can I obtain one? Crimson Heaven Residence doesn’t stock them."
Dean Liu smiled. "Crimson Heaven serves mid-lower realm cultivators."
"Top-tier resources use another platform—unlocked only after Seventh Realm breakthroughs or battlefield combat against Disaster Beasts."
"Most items require Teaching Points or Merit Points to purchase."
"You have neither, so I’ll buy it for you."
"Without Merit Points or Pedagogy Credits, a Marrowwash Elixir costs roughly 150 million Xia Kingdom coins."
Lin Qi nodded. Though pricier than any elixir he’d bought, it was manageable.
Internally, he felt grateful. Merit Points came from killing Disaster Beasts—Dean Liu, stuck at the academy, earned few.
"Don’t worry", Dean Liu waved it off. "A Marrowwash Elixir won’t drain my Credits."
"Wait two days—it’ll arrive soon."
"These elixirs use rare ingredients, so annual production is low. Most wait one or two months."
"Shen Heng waited two months before breakthrough. Otherwise, he’d stall longer."
"Fortunately, current supplies allow extra batches. Delivery won’t take long."
Lin Qi’s heart lifted. Good timing.
Without the elixir, he’d breakthrough in a month through slow cultivation.
But with it? Time compressed to mere days.
…
After Lin Qi transferred funds and departed, Dean Liu sat alone in his hall. His AI companion projected a screen. He emptied his tea cup, scrolling through orders.
"Delivery within two days", he murmured, checking his Pedagogy Credits balance.
Selecting Lin Qi as his protégé brought rewards—each breakthrough earned Credits. From Disaster Beast Hunting Competitions, Freshman Tournaments, National and Global Freshman Championships.
SS-Rank Prodigy Awakening, higher rankings at Heavenly Dome Institute, even the Global Martial Arts Championship title.
All earned vast Credits—enough to exchange for countless resources.
Muttering, he gazed distant. "I might breakthrough to Eighth Stage soon."
"Though I’ve avoided battlefields too long. Need combat to push limits."
He’d decided—months from now, he’d head to the frontlines.
Perhaps Lin Qi might join him.
…
Back at Villa 9, Lin Qi pondered his impending Marrowwash Elixir.
Once received, he’d begin preparations for Seventh Realm—Blood Replacement.
After breakthrough, advanced Primordial Energy techniques awaited.
Then—battlefields for wealth and martial refinement.
“Vrrrrrrr!”
Lin Qi’s phone vibrated. He pulled it out and saw a message from Teacher Mu Hong on Wechat.
Mu Hong: I’ve arrived at Azure Firmament Martial Academy to guide your seniors. I’ll return to Heavenly Dome Institute tomorrow. If you have questions, find me at Heavenly Dome Tower. Address: [...]”
Lin Qi’s heart leapt. Teacher Mu Hong was coming to Heavenly Dome Institute.
He had plenty of unresolved questions about his spear techniques. Over the past few months, his spiritual power and vital energy had skyrocketed, but progress in his spear techniques and body cultivation had slowed. He desperately needed guidance.
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On the first day of school, every student rushed the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, eager to climb the rankings. The June rewards would be distributed based on the opening day’s results.
Everyone was charging ahead—except Lin Qi. He remained in the Martial Arts Training Hall, quietly training.
In the Scarlet Realm, the Disaster Beast Trial Tower was a harsh teacher. Freshmen struggled through the trial, humbled by its brutality.
“This trial’s insane! I couldn’t even clear the second floor!”
“Each floor’s harder than the last.”
“Sun Yuxin’s the strongest among us. No surprise she’s an Sss-rank genius with two awakened special abilities.”
“She’s already at the fourth floor! Unbelievable!”
“The Trial Tower has sixteen floors! Even seniors usually can’t finish it by graduation!”
“But Senior Lin Qi conquered it as a sophomore. That record’s terrifying.”
“He doesn’t even need to compete anymore—nobody’s stronger.”
“He’ll probably dominate the rankings for two years.”
Outside the tower, Sun Yuxin, her blue robes billowing, glared at the leaderboard where Lin Qi’s name topped the chart. She clenched her fists, her resolve burning brighter. She’d reached the fourth floor on day one. Give her a few months, and she’d hit the tenth.
So what if there are sixteen floors? One floor a month—fourteen more months, and I’ll surpass him.
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Martial Dao Calendar 2048, July 16
Xingxiu Residence 9, Top-Tier Villa
Inside the Martial Arts Training Hall, Lin Qi—dressed in black—stood before a purple scroll. His body trembled as sweat poured down his forehead.
In his Consciousness Realm…
“Roar~!”
A colossal tiger-like Disaster Beast, over twenty meters long and as massive as a hill, materialized in Lin Qi’s meditative visualization. Its jet-black fur covered muscles like forged steel, its bones radiating seismic force.
Level 7 Disaster Beast—Adamantbone Colossus Tiger!
“Roar~!”
Dozens of other Level 7 Disaster Beasts surrounded it: Ghostfang Colossal Shark, Mailed Bullwyrm, Facetplate Mountain Tortoise, Tyrant Kodiak, Terrestodon. Over a hundred beasts, their terrifying auras shaking the Consciousness Realm.
Lin Qi controlled the Adamantbone Colossus Tiger, clashing with the swarm of Level 7 beasts. A chilling energy surged through his mind, amplifying the tiger’s power. It obliterated its foes—each a city-destroying titan in reality.
Their spiritual collisions rippled, refining Lin Qi’s consciousness. Without immense spiritual power, running advanced martial arts like Atlas of Calamities would shatter one’s mind. But for Lin Qi, it was perfect.
An hour later—
“Roar~!”
A Steelbone surged forward, its armored body smashing into a Ghostfang Colossal Shark like a speeding tank. Its unyielding bones pierced the shark, reducing it to golden motes.
“Boom!”
The Adamantbone Colossus Tiger roared triumphantly, then dissolved. The gray mist in Lin Qi’s Consciousness Realm swirled violently, expanding significantly.
Lin Qi shuddered as a torrent of spiritual power erupted from him. Moments later, his aura stabilized, his expression easing.
“Haaah~!”
He exhaled, his eyes blazing with clarity.
[You’ve consumed Soul Water to refine your spiritual power. Your martial art Atlas of Calamities has advanced. Spiritual Power +100.]
[Spiritual Power: 4900 → 5000.]
Lin Qi sighed, his spiritual power breaking through the first stage of Atlas of Calamities. Over the past month, constant Soul Water consumption and training the Myriad Flow Current had pushed his spiritual power far beyond his vital energy. He now sensed omnipresent spiritual currents, his perception sharpened.
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“Ding Ling Ling!!”
The bell rang at Heavenly Dome Tower, signaling the end of the Martial Arts General Education Course.
Lin Qi parted ways with Jiang Tao and headed to the sixth floor’s training hall. Inside stood a familiar black-robed figure—Mu Hong, his unshaven jaw and loose hair unchanged, radiating a chilling slaughter aura.
“Teacher!” Lin Qi greeted, his senses prickling at Mu Hong’s boosted vital energy.
Mu Hong nodded, tossing him a white spear from the Lance Vault.
“You’ve grown stronger since we last met. You’ll break into the Seventh Realm soon.”
Lin Qi chuckled. “Still a ways to go.”
Mu Hong cut to the point: “Two months apart. What spear technique issues?”
Lin Qi gripped the spear, channeling energy. The Grand Scenic Aesthetic shimmered through it, transforming the ordinary weapon into a Divine Arsenal Edge, amplifying its force.
“Teacher, I’ve mastered Spiritual Resonance. But I’m stuck—even without using special abilities, I can’t unleash its full potential. And the next step for my spear’s Dominion Aesthetic… I’m at a loss.”
Mu Hong exhaled. “Two issues. Let’s tackle them.”
“First, your blockage stems from being a Sixth Realm martial artist. Once you break into the Seventh Realm, your body undergoes Blood Transfiguration—refining itself. Master advanced Primordial Energy martial arts to shatter physical limits. Then, your spear techniques’ power will surge.”
Lin Qi nodded, realization dawning. It was all about his cultivation stage.
(End of Chapter)
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