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Chapter 521: Three Blood Transfigurations
Chapter 521: Three Blood Transfigurations (Requesting Monthly Vote)
Dean Liu and Mu Hong exchanged calm glances, sharing a knowing smile.
They had predicted this outcome from the start of the match.
Meanwhile, Chi Lie Wang sitting in the front row wore a dark expression after witnessing Gu Cheng’s defeat. His face tightened with suppressed fury as he glared at Lin Qi on the stage, his fiery aura simmering dangerously as if ready to erupt.
“Clap clap!!”
Dao Huang, the sharp-featured martial artist with a blade-like presence among the five judges, applauded approvingly. “Our Xia Kingdom hasn’t seen such a prodigy in ages!”
“This isn’t to say Gu Cheng isn’t exceptional,” he continued. “He’s among our kingdom’s elite Sss-Rank Geniuses. But today, he simply met his match in Lin Qi.”
“This is a fundamental gap,” interjected Shui Ze Wang, her voice sultry yet analytical. “Gu Cheng’s defeat is justified. Steel Qi directly reflects a martial artist’s combat power. Higher physical strength and refined cultivation techniques naturally produce stronger Steel Qi. Lin Qi surpassed him in every aspect—even awakening two abilities. Even with Gu Cheng’s Minor Divine Ability activated, the gap remained insurmountable.”
Bei Jiang Sword King nodded, his icy expression softening. “In summary, Gu Cheng was utterly dominated. Lin Qi now ranks among the Black Dragon Base’s top 100, strong enough to challenge Xu Qin himself.”
Chi Lie Wang’s face darkened as he scoffed, “I admit Gu Cheng lost. But Lin Qi isn’t as extraordinary as you claim. If Gu Cheng had awakened two abilities too, the result might’ve changed.”
Mountain and River King shook his head. “That argument doesn’t hold. Gu Cheng hails from the prestigious Gu family, raised on the finest resources. Lin Qi rose from obscurity in his senior year and surpassed countless geniuses—including Gu Cheng—in just three years. The truth is clear: Gu Cheng simply wasn’t good enough.”
The group exchanged glances, finally grasping the unspoken verdict: Gu Cheng had squandered his advantages. Only now did they realize how absurdly rapid Lin Qi’s ascent had been. Three years to achieve this level? His innate talent surpassed even their wildest estimates.
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Inside the Neural Pod, Lin Qi received a notification:
[Congratulations, Mr. Lin Qi! You’ve won the Challenge Module. Reward: 100,000 Merit Points!]
After exiting the Scarlet Realm and stepping out of the pod, Lin Qi was immediately surrounded by well-wishers. Cleft Rock Squad’s four members clustered around him.
“Little Senior Brother, congrats on your victory!” Xiao Yu exclaimed. “Gu Cheng didn’t stand a chance. I can already imagine Guming’s face right now. Gu Cheng has to hand over 100,000 Merit Points and avoid you forever. This humiliation will haunt them for years!”
Second Senior Sister Wang Zhi Xuan added, “They’ll probably leave Black Dragon Base altogether. They’ve lost all face here.”
Liang Tai nodded. “Makes sense. No way they’ll stay.”
The air buzzed with cheerful banter as the group departed. Onlookers watched Lin Qi with awe and envy. They knew Black Dragon Base would soon welcome another top-tier Seventh Realm expert—one destined to become the base’s new focal point, a genius who defied logic and commanded respect without effort.
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Elsewhere, Gu Cheng stormed out of a Neural Pod, his face stormy. He’d replayed the battle repeatedly inside the pod, still unable to comprehend his loss.
I lost?
How could he, a Seventh Realm martial artist who’d completed Three Blood Transfigurations—halfway through the Seventh Realm—fall to Lin Qi, a recent breakthrough artist? Worse, he’d sensed complete domination from start to finish.
Lin Qi had hidden his strength… just like I did. The realization shattered his composure.
Who was he? Gu Cheng—Sss-Rank Genius, Global Martial Arts Champion! And yet, he’d been defeated.
As mocking whispers of “Lin Qi’s amazing!” reached his ears, his anguish deepened.
Later in a luxury apartment, Gu Cheng grimaced while recording a video promise to avoid Lin Qi forever. Moments later, Guming returned, his face twisted with fury.
“Brother, everyone at the base is ridiculing us. They’re not even hiding it—they’re mocking us openly!”
Gu Cheng’s jaw tightened. “We’re leaving Black Dragon Base. But first, we’ll settle this humiliation.”
His phone buzzed. A hologram flickered to life—a crimson-robed woman with a stern expression.
“Mother.”
“I’ve heard,” she said coldly. “Gu Cheng, you’ve disappointed me.”
“I can’t accept this loss!”
“Do you want another public failure?”
Gu Cheng clenched his teeth. “Lin Qi said I could request outside help… I want Gu Jian to intervene.”
Guming’s eyes lit up. “Cousin Gu Jian?!”
The woman nodded. “I’ll speak to Gu Jian. The Gu family’s honor must be restored.”
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Back home, Lin Qi reviewed his status panel:
[Your duel with "expert" Gu Cheng deepened your Spear Techniques mastery. +1%]
[Your duel with "expert" Gu Cheng deepened your Body Techniques insight. +1%]
[Spear Techniques: Fourth-Circle 74% → 75%]
[Body Techniques: Fourth-Circle 65% → 66%]
Compared to his Vital Energy Stat, his Martial Spirit Techniques growth felt sluggish. But now stationed at the battlefront, he’d have endless opportunities to refine his Spear Techniques through lethal combat.
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Later, Lin Qi received a notification: Gu Cheng’s public video apology. Smirking, he opened the War Base Companion app and watched the post. Moments later, 100,000 Merit Points transferred into his account.
He immediately accessed the shopping module, purchasing blood spirit elixirs. As the transaction completed, he browsed further.
“Soul Water’s depleted. Need more.”
At 3,000 Merit Points per vial, he bought ten, spending 30,000 points instantly.
[Remaining Merit Points: 9,568]
With resources dwindling, he’d need to hunt Disaster Beasts again.
Hunt beasts → Earn Merit Points → Buy resources → Grow stronger → Hunt more beasts.
A positive cycle. For those without noble birth, the battlefront was the fastest path to wealth—if you survived.
As messages poured in from Dean Liu, Teacher Mu Hong, Pei Yi Qing, and Pei Hongfeng, Lin Qi began replying with a faint smile.
August 20th passed without a major Disaster Beast Tide erupting.
With nothing urgent to occupy them, martial artists focused on cultivation to prepare for the next beast tide. Meanwhile, discussions about Lin Qi’s battle with Gu Cheng continued circulating throughout the Xia Kingdom’s war bases. Everyone now knew that Black Dragon Base had gained a young prodigy of extraordinary talent.
Outside Dorm Room 206, Lin Qi accepted a package from a courier before returning to his quarters. Back in his personal martial arts training hall, he placed two obsidian steel cases on the floor.
Beep!
After unlocking the first case, ten vials of purple liquid—Soul Water—were revealed. This supply would last him a month. Without hesitation, he drank one vial immediately, then sat cross-legged to cultivate his advanced spiritual power martial art, Atlas of Calamities.
Within his Consciousness Realm:
Roar!
A golden giant tiger materialized instantly from his meditation. Lin Qi stared at the familiar beast—the level-eight Disaster Beast, Golden Vajra Tiger.
Roar!
The Golden Vajra Tiger thrashed its limbs, racing through his mindscape. Lin Qi merged his consciousness into the tiger’s body. Having advanced to the fourth minor stage of Atlas of Calamities, he chose to meditate on this beast without hesitation.
He was intimately familiar with this tiger.
Roar!
Howl!
Around him, other level-eight Disaster Beasts emerged—Adamantine Body Ape, Earth-Shattering Dragon, Submerging Whale, Ember Finch, Glacier Wolf… All towering, formidable creatures.
The space trembled as the level-eight beasts clashed violently. The Golden Vajra Tiger roared, its muscular form lunging into the fray.
……
An hour later, Lin Qi exhaled slowly, his furrowed brow relaxing as he opened his eyes. His gaze pierced the air like sharpened blades.
His mind felt refreshingly clear. Checking his status panel, he saw:
【Consuming Soul Water and enduring rigorous cultivation of Atlas of Calamities has tempered your spirit. Spiritual Power +200】
【Spiritual Power: 5,500 → 5,700】
……
Nodding in satisfaction, Lin Qi noted the significant boost. At this rate, reaching 10,000 spiritual power was within reach.
The second obsidian steel case held only one vial—blood-red liquid: Blood Spirit Elixir. Its viscous texture resembled thick blood.
Crafted from xue ling zhi and other ingredients, this elixir partially replicated xue ling zhi’s effects. While lacking its complete benefits, it still enhanced vitality stats, purified the physical body, and increased Blood Transfiguration success rates.
Lin Qi swallowed it in one gulp.
“Xiaochan, prepare the Energy Brew!”
“Cook all the grade-eight Disaster Beast flesh!”
“Yes, Master!”
Xiaochan materialized, left the hall, and began preparing the meal.
Lin Qi closed his eyes to cultivate. Heat spread through his body as he activated Golden Emperor’s Secret Canon. Golden Emperor Steel Qi surged through his meridians.
The Blood Spirit Elixir took effect immediately, seeping from his stomach into his bloodstream.
Thump! Thump!
His heartbeat accelerated, pounding like a war drum. Blood surged through his body, permeating every cell.
The training hall seemed to vibrate with engine-like noise. Steam rose from his skin as his body temperature soared, accompanied by sharp pain.
Primordial energy from the air was drawn into his flesh. Impurities in his blood were scoured away as sweat poured from him—soon darkening to blood.
“Xiaochan, the Energy Brew!”
The door opened. Xiaochan carried in two crates of Energy Brew. Lin Qi downed vial after vial like oral medicine.
During Blood Transfiguration, he felt his bone marrow blazing, producing fresh blood while expelling the old. Impurities, toxins, and stagnant blood from past injuries exited through his pores.
Each Blood Transfiguration was a full-body transformation—muscles strengthened, tendons toughened, organs revitalized, bones densified.
……
Five hours later, at 1 PM, the training hall reeked of blood and decay. A massive bloodstain lay at the center, surrounded by empty Energy Brew bottles.
Boom!
The stain exploded like scattered raindrops. Golden radiance erupted from Lin Qi’s body as he stood, clenching his fist. Fresh blood coursed through him, making him feel lighter, purer.
His third Blood Transfiguration was complete.
Checking his status panel:
【Consuming Blood Spirit Elixir triggered physical transformation, greatly boosting Vital Energy Stat. Third Blood Transfiguration initiated】
【Third Blood Transfiguration complete. Physical strength greatly enhanced. Vital Energy Stat +310】
【Breakthrough achieved. Template Fusion Rate increased. Fusion Rate +0.5%】
【Vital Energy Stat: 5,190 → 5,500】
【Template: Erlang Shen Yang Jian】
【Fusion Rate: 34.5% → 35%】
……
Lin Qi smiled. Three days at the base, and another Blood Transfiguration done. Black Dragon Base had proven the right choice.
Most martial artists reached their peak at three transfigurations—Seventh Realm. One more would push them to Eighth Stage. Even Sss-rank geniuses like Gu Cheng had only halfway through Seventh Realm. For Lin Qi himself, he’d barely completed a third of his journey.
As for Fusion Rate, his guess was correct—35% wouldn’t awaken a new innate talent. That required 40%. Reaching 40% would bring dramatic changes.
After a shower, he entered the living room refreshed. The dining table groaned under dishes made from grade-eight Disaster Beast flesh.
Gurgle!
His stomach growled as he began eating. His phone buzzed—a flood of messages.
The top one read:
【Senior Disciple Liang Tai: Little Junior, trouble’s brewing!】
【Lin Qi: ?】
Before he could react, a video call came through. Projecting Liang Tai’s image, he saw his senior’s excited face:
“Little Junior, it’s Gu Cheng again!”
“The Gu family’s challenging you again!”
Lin Qi asked calmly, “Did Gu Cheng bring backup?”
Liang Tai nodded. “This time, it’s serious. Gu Cheng’s cousin, Gu Jian, is coming. He’s the family’s top innate talent—awakened two Sss-rank abilities!”
……
(End of Chapter)
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