Chapter 503: Xia Kingdom Crisis
Chapter 503: Xia Kingdom Crisis (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Lin Qi reviewed the martial art techniques once more.
The manual detailed methods for compressing Vital Force and integrating various Special Abilities to create qualitative transformations. The Cultivation process for Steel Qi was meticulously outlined in every step—though the difficulty level was extremely high.
The Golden Emperor Tiger was naturally attuned to metal elements. Any Awakened martial artist with a metallic attribute Special Ability could apply their skills here—the more Special Abilities one possessed, the stronger their condensed Steel Qi would become.
Psychoflux Wielders, however, faced harsher odds. While they could still cultivate Steel Qi without Special Abilities, their resulting Steel Qi would be ordinary and offer limited power enhancement. This left them at a severe disadvantage in close combat.
Lin Qi organized his understanding of the Steel Qi cultivation method before beginning his attempt.
"Cultivating Steel Qi requires a full year of relentless practice for those with poor innate talent!"
"Those with average talent may master it in several months."
"Those with strong innate talent may achieve it within a month!"
"Cultivating the Golden Emperor's Secret Canon requires completion within seven days!"
Lin Qi shook his head in disbelief. Even ordinary practitioners would find Steel Qi cultivation extremely challenging. The fact that geniuses capable of comprehending the Golden Emperor's Secret Canon still required seven days highlighted its difficulty.
These would be the rare Sss-Rank geniuses—the absolute pinnacle. Those with merely "strong innate talent" would be considered ordinary Sss-Rank geniuses, while average SS-Rank or S-Rank geniuses might require several months.
"Buzzzz!"
Lin Qi circulated his Vital Force, causing tremors within his body as vast amounts of Primordial Energy gathered and coalesced into stream-like threads.
Once digested by his body, these Primordial Energy Particles bore his spiritual imprint, completely under his control. This level of mastery had been impossible during his Sixth Realm days.
No wonder the Seventh Realm was required for Steel Qi cultivation. Even basic Primordial Energy control posed immense challenges.
As the Primordial Energy fused with his Vital Force, it flowed through his body like water.
"Boom!!"
Suddenly, golden patterns erupted across Lin Qi's body as radiant golden light blazed outward.
His Special Abilities—Golden Edge and Golden Radiance—converged like spiraling currents, merging into his Vital Force.
Though the combined power was immense, it remained mere quantitative addition—like binding two wooden swords together, still inferior to an iron blade. What he needed was qualitative transformation: compression, unification into a singular force.
Once properly activated, this force would naturally condense into Steel Qi.
Lin Qi attempted compression using the Golden Emperor's Secret Canon techniques, blending four distinct energies.
"Boom!!"
Moments later, his body jolted violently. Vital Energy surged chaotically, dispersing uncontrollably.
"Cough cough!!"
Lin Qi coughed violently, blood spattering his lips.
"Failure!"
His brows furrowed as visceral pain radiated from his internal organs. Though his body was tough, this injury would heal quickly.
Undeterred, he resumed compression. His Spiritual Power flowed like water, penetrating his body.
Advanced technique—Myriad Flow Current!
With Spiritual Power aiding control, managing the four forces became smoother.
Minutes later—
"Boom!"
Another violent tremor shook his body. His throat convulsed as blood spilled from his mouth.
Another failed attempt.
The pain in his organs intensified. Sometimes excessive power without control brought greater harm.
He retrieved a Restorative Elixir from the cabinet, swallowed it, then resumed his seated meditation posture.
"Buzzzz!"
Golden radiance blazed from his eyes as golden patterns spiraled within his pupils. His innate talent Golden Radiance activated!
The world sharpened into perfect clarity. His vision pierced through his skin, revealing his internal organs.
Primordial Energy and two Special Abilities' energy pathways became visible. His Spiritual Power surged, fully mobilizing every available advantage.
Merging the four forces this time felt significantly easier.
"Golden Radiance is overpowered! This ability's effect is too strong!"
Grateful for Golden Radiance's assistance, Lin Qi felt confident his Steel Qi condensation would succeed soon. Calming his mind, he resumed cultivation.
...
Afternoon—Heavenly Dome Tower, Dean Liu's Office
Several figures sat on sofas within the tea-scented office, sipping and conversing.
Deputy Principal Xu Wenji, clad in red-and-white robes, sighed:
"Lin Qi's no ordinary talent. He's now joined Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing as Xia Kingdom's strongest geniuses—his future's limitless!"
"Has he decided when to go to the battlefield?"
In Xia Kingdom, an unspoken rule dictated that all Seventh Realm Awakened would eventually serve on the frontlines—no genius exempt.
Dean Liu replied: "Once he cultivates Steel Qi, he'll depart."
Xu Wenji nodded:
"Then there's about ten days left. With his innate talent, that should suffice!"
"You should prepare accordingly."
Dean Liu shook his head: "Pity old Xue has already entered the Ancient Ruins to attempt breakthrough to the Ninth Realms. Hopefully, he succeeds this time."
Xu Wenji frowned: "The difficulty is immense. SS-Rank geniuses rarely survive the Ancient Ruins' trials. Those who've passed were all exceptional cases—technically Sss-Rank tier."
According to the Three Martial Arts Pavilions' rules, once one reached High Realm Martial Artist status, further cultivation became pointless.
Dean Liu sighed. Unless Xue Zhou gained another miraculous advantage to elevate his innate talent, breaking through remained a distant dream.
...
Martial Dao Calendar 2048, August 15th
Heavenly Dome Tower, Second Floor Classroom
Fifty-five junior students sat in the tiered classroom. With minutes until dismissal, their Martial Arts General Education instructor projected breaking news.
"According to breaking reports, five Level 9 Disaster Beasts and one unknown Level 10 Disaster Beast emerged in Sakura Kingdom at 5:00 AM!"
"Simultaneously, Korea experienced a massive beast tide with four Level 9s and a Level 10!"
"At 7:00 AM, Bei Jiang Province in our territory suffered another super-large-scale Disaster Beast Tide. Frontline reports confirm nine Level 9 Disaster Beasts and one Level 10!"
"Our martial artists are resisting valiantly..."
"Additionally, large-scale beast tides have erupted in Cang Province, Chuan Shu, Yue Sheng, and other regions!"
The room fell silent, faces grim.
Wan Ming shook his head: "Three super-large-scale tides within hours!"
"Sakura Kingdom, Korea, and our Xia Kingdom—three Level 10s emerging simultaneously from the Otherworld!"
"A catastrophe! Countless lives will be lost—even Ninth Realm martial artists may fall."
Pei Jiu chuckled bitterly: "Why Bei Jiang Province again? That region's cursed with misfortune."
Yu Zhuoran nodded: "Other nations' fates matter not. I only hope our homeland avoids heavy losses."
"Fortunately, Bei Jiang hosts our nation's strongest forces. With several Ninth Realm martial artists—Mountain and River King, Overlord Ba, and others stationed there—perhaps they can withstand this tide."
The students murmured anxiously. This Bei Jiang offensive surpassed previous severity—nine Level 9s alone constituted an unprecedented national crisis, now compounded by a Level 10.
"Ding Ling Ling!!"
"Class dismissed!"
As the bell rang, the instructor ended the projection. Discussion erupted.
"My brother's stationed at Black Dragon Base in Bei Jiang—please be safe!"
"My master's already wounded from last time. Barely recovered, now another Level 10 appears..."
"I have two sisters in Bei Jiang. I pray they're safe."
As they walked outside, Pei Jiu sighed: "My family has two older brothers and a sister in Bei Jiang. So many loved ones on the battlefield...too many things to worry about. The more family members you have fighting, the greater the risks."
Jiang Tao clenched his fist: "Brother Qi—we must grow stronger!"
Lin Qi nodded. With his current strength, he'd become a valuable asset on the battlefield.
...
Minutes later, students scattered, each retreating into anxious cultivation under the oppressive atmosphere.
Lin Qi returned to his Number 9 villa. He devoured thirty kilograms of steaming meat dishes in half an hour.
"Ah!"
He exhaled, still only 80% full. His appetite had skyrocketed since reaching the Seventh Realm.
In the Martial Arts Training Hall, he consumed another Restorative Elixir.
Crossing his legs, he felt his body's heat surge as dual golden patterns emerged across his skin. Special Abilities activated!
Golden radiance burst from his eyes. Activating Golden Radiance, he enhanced his vision, energy perception, and high-speed tracking abilities.
After two days of cultivation, success felt near—even though internal organ damage had accumulated.
Thanks to his endless expenditure on Advanced Healing Elixirs, his organs rapidly recovered—becoming even tougher with each cycle.
Today, he would finally condense Steel Qi!
"Buzzzz!"
His body trembled as cultivation resumed. Activating Golden Radiance's X-ray vision, energy tracking, and compression abilities, he visualized the four forces within—Vital Force, Primordial Energy, Golden Radiance, and Golden Edge.
Though their movement patterns differed, under his control, they spiraled into compression.
Time blurred as forces condensed endlessly—
"Boom!!"
Lin Qi's entire body jolted. Violent tremors erupted as terrifying energy surged from within.
Success! A new force coalesced—condensed into spheres before dispersing like liquid through his blood, flowing to every corner.
Lin Qi felt its fierce, domineering might—its essence completely transformed. What was once ordinary wood had become tempered steel through countless trials!
"Haaaah!"
"Thud thud!"
His body underwent another transformation!
He felt the stirrings of his second Blood Transfiguration!
...(End of Chapter)
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