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Chapter 51: Transcending Limits
Chapter 51: Transcending Limits (Please Continue Reading)
A Data Overlay Screen shimmered into existence midair, displaying Zhang Cheng’s rugged, larger-than-life face on the other end.
Yue Feng’s face lit up as soon as he saw it.
“Chengzi, long time no see!”
Zhang Cheng studied the imposing figure of the man across the screen, the sheer force of his aura palpable even through the digital interface. He grinned.
“Boss, you’ve been busy ever since that battle against the Disaster Beast at Linhai Base. We never got a chance to catch up.”
“That’s true, but it’s not too late. Let’s meet up in a couple days.”
“Sounds good!”
They exchanged small talk for a while before Yue Feng finally asked,
“Alright, Chengzi, what’s on your mind?”
Zhang Cheng chuckled, shaking his head. “You know me too well. I actually need your help.”
“I’ve been serving as the martial arts instructor at Tianhai No. 2 High School’s Senior Year Elite Class lately. I want to recommend a prodigy to you.”
Yue Feng paused, recognition flickering in his eyes.
“Wait a second… This genius wouldn’t happen to be Lin Qi, would it?”
“You know Lin Qi?” Zhang Cheng blinked, surprised.
“Funny you should mention him. The department head just recommended him to me recently,” Yue Feng explained.
“I’m still unsure whether his innate talent is sustainable. You know how it is—history’s littered with shooting stars.”
“Ah, I see.”
Zhang Cheng nodded in understanding before leaning forward.
“As his martial arts instructor, I’ve watched him grow every day for over a month. I can vouch for his talent.”
“And just today, despite his inferior vital energy stat, he easily defeated a student ranked in the Top Ten.”
“He deserves a B-Rank contract. He’s a rare genius we can’t afford to miss, Boss,” Zhang Cheng said earnestly.
Yue Feng fell silent, his brow furrowed.
“Here’s an idea,” Zhang Cheng suggested suddenly.
“A week from now, there’s a martial arts exchange tournament between Tianhai City and Egret City’s top schools. Lin Qi’s part of our lineup for Tianhai No. 2’s match against Pine and Cypress Middle School.”
“If you have time, watch the live stream. There’s no better way to judge him directly.”
“I’ll make sure to tune in,” Yue Feng promised.
After ending the call, Yue Feng mused: I’ll observe Lin Qi’s performance next week and decide then.
Lin Qi, don’t let Chengzi down.
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The martial arts exchange tournament between Egret City and Tianhai City had stirred fierce competition among Tianhai’s schools. No one wanted to face defeat.
Six days passed in a flash.
That afternoon, inside the isolated Martial Arts Training Hall—
“Haaah!”
Lin Qi’s face burned crimson, sweat pouring off him as steam curled from his overheated body.
His stomach seethed like a forge, his body rapidly absorbing the effects of two energy elixirs.
Surges of heat coursed through his veins, spreading vital energy into every muscle fiber.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
His fists flew—tiger claws slashing, gusts roaring.
Blood surged through his body, vital energy strengthening his arm muscles down to the fingertips.
The razor-sharp tiger claws tore through the air, each strike unleashing explosive force that shook the very atmosphere, echoing like thunder.
“Haaah… haaah…”
His heavy breaths heaved his ironclad chest, the chiseled muscles rising and falling like waves.
Veins bulged as vital energy surged, his body honed like a blacksmith’s steel.
Lin Qi’s eyes blazed with determination as he channeled force through his limbs, vital energy flowing like rivers.
With each movement, muscle and sinew combined into raw power—condensing, amplifying.
“Boom! Boom! Boom!”
Suddenly, he struck—
White Tiger Emerges!
White Tiger Presents the Claw!
Furious Tiger Through the Forest!
Blow after blow erupted in deafening cracks, wave upon wave of strength crashing outward.
“Roar!!”
Lin Qi roared, a tiger’s growl reverberating. His muscles swelled, primal and ferocious.
[Your relentless training has broken through your vital energy stat. Vital Energy Stat +0.1]
[Your strenuous training has improved Five Elements Boxing (Tiger Form) and (Crane Form). Fist Techniques +1%]
[Vital Energy Stat: 8.75→8.85]
[Fist Techniques: Second Stage 15%→16%]
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Lin Qi halted, steam rising from his exhausted body as his breathing steadied, the vital energy in his system settling.
Fatigue washed over him, his trembling arms betraying his limits.
“Finally broke through!”
He glanced at his status panel—8.85 vital energy, just 0.15 shy of 9.0.
His Fist Techniques had also advanced to Second Stage 16%, far surpassing his spear and body techniques.
He stared at his reflection in the hall’s giant mirror.
Muscles sculpted like a warrior god, proportions perfect, aura feral.
The middle schooler now radiated the presence of an awakened beast.
Ding Ling Ling~
“Time’s up. Let’s eat.”
Snapping out of his trance, Lin Qi cleaned up.
Minutes later, changed into his uniform, he stepped out of the Martial Arts Classroom toward the cafeteria.
Passing the training hall, he paused at the Punch Force Analyzer, curiosity compelling him inside.
My innate talent keeps evolving, my body strengthening, my vital energy climbing. I haven’t tested my punch power in a while.
He took a deep breath, relaxing his body—then in an instant, his eyes sharpened. Every muscle tensed.
Like a tiger coiling to strike, energy surged from his feet upward.
He felt the tsunami of power in his arms, built to a crescendo—and then lashed out with a thunderous punch.
“Boom!!”
The Punch Target shuddered violently as digital numbers flashed: “923.4kg!”
“Hmph!”
923.4 kilograms?
He threw another punch.
“Boom!”
“925.4kg!”
“No mistake!”
Lin Qi confirmed it—his punch power had crossed 920kg, a level usually reserved for someone with 9.2+ vital energy.
His own was only 8.85, yet he packed the same punch.
Vital energy stat measured energy and life force, but physical constitution varied. Some, like Li Zhou, could exceed their stat’s limits.
Lin Qi now stood among them.
“Once, my punch weight matched my stat exactly.”
“But not anymore. I’ve surpassed that.”
His fists clenched, power surging like an endless tide. He was now the equivalent of 9.2 vital energy.
He’d be no pushover in the tournament. Combined with his innate combat talent and the Mountain-Shattering Spear Method, his opponents were in for a nightmare.
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That evening, at the Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion:
In the hallway—
“Tomorrow’s the big exchange match against Egret City. A’Heng, which school’s your No. 1 High going against?” Jiang Tao asked.
“We’re facing Egret City No. 1—top of their city’s hierarchy.”
“I’m competing too. I’ll make sure to crush them tomorrow night,” Guo Heng replied, flashing his teeth in a fierce grin.
After chatting, the trio entered the Virtual Chamber, locked into Neural Pods, and logged into the Crimson Realm Arena.
In his personal space, Lin Qi stood in the void, delaying his match request as he checked his status panel:
[Nickname: Yang Jian]
[Rank: Star]
[Win Rate: 93%]
[Points: 221]
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Half a month since I reached Star Rank, and I’ve only scraped past 220 points. Slow going.
Still need over 700 more to reach Moon Rank. Not happening before the National College Exam.
He mused on the rumored reward for reaching Moon Rank before the exam—a hefty bonus.
Guo Heng claimed he’d hit Moon Rank before the exam, spurring Lin Qi to pick up his pace.
He’d only logged in twice a week lately, points trickling in slower than before.
“Match start.”
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(End of Chapter)
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