High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Reward

”Brother Qi is amazing!!”

”Look at Brother Qi’s points!” they exclaimed.

Everyone looked at the Sixth Institute’s individual Points Chart. The person in first place, Lin Qi, had a total score that far surpassed everyone else’s.

It was only then they discovered with shock that Lin Qi’s total points had already exceeded fifteen thousand.

”That’s terrifying. I have less than a thousand points. He has more than fifteen times my score.”

”Is his body made of steel?” someone said in disbelief.

”And that’s more than double Huo Wanyang’s points! Just how many Calamity Beasts did Brother Qi kill?” someone gasped, their mouth wide open.

”I watched Brother Qi’s points climb the whole time. In the end, when everyone else was out of stamina, only Brother Qi was still killing Calamity Beasts.”

”We only managed to surpass the First Institute because of the last few hundred points Brother Qi earned,” someone sighed.

Hearing this, the surrounding people’s eyes filled with adoration.

This was their Dean, their eldest senior brother, who could do things ordinary people couldn’t.

...

”The Azure Sky Sixth Institute actually got first place?!!”

”How is that even possible!!”

The other institutes watched the celebrating crowd from the Azure Sky Sixth Institute, feeling both shocked and completely bewildered.

It was the first time they’d ever seen a move like that; their entire worldview was shaken.

Not only had the Azure Sky Sixth Institute succeeded, but the result was so absurdly good that they shot straight to the top of the overall institute Points Chart.

Duan Chuchu, who had already returned to the fortress plaza on a rescue flyer, had to admit her admiration as she watched the cheering students from the Azure Sky Sixth Institute.

”We didn’t lose unfairly. We truly couldn’t compare.”

...

In the Azure Sky Fourth Institute’s area, Li Lei, whose build resembled a brutish bear, grinned and said:

”Those lunatics from the Sixth Institute really don’t care about their own lives. I’ll give it to them, they were impressive this time.”

”I’m completely and utterly convinced!”

...

Over in the Azure Sky Second Institute’s section, Ao Feng, who had delicate features and an effeminate air, wore an ashen expression. But when he glanced toward the First Institute’s location, a look of schadenfreude instantly appeared on his face.

’This Sixth Institute is really something else. To think they even surpassed the First Institute.’

’They really are impressive!’

’I can already imagine the look on Huo Wanyang’s face.’

His own failure was painful, of course, but seeing his rival get surpassed as well brought him a sense of joy.

...

「In the Azure Sky First Institute’s rest area.」

BANG!

Huo Wanyang, who had been leisurely playing on his phone, froze stiff when he heard the news that the Azure Sky Sixth Institute had claimed first place. He immediately opened the main Points Chart.

When he saw that his own Azure Sky First Institute had been surpassed by the Azure Sky Sixth Institute—and by a mere six hundred points—a nameless rage surged through him. A terrifying aura erupted from his body, and the people around him fell instantly silent, not daring to speak.

CRUNCH!!

The smartphone in his hand was instantly crushed into a pile of scrap metal by his large palm.

”Damn it!!”

Huo Wanyang clenched his fists, his face dark. Their number one spot on the Points Chart had been stolen just like that.

How could he possibly tolerate this?

’Sixth Institute... Lin Qi... Just you wait!’

’In the individual matches, you’d better pray you don’t get matched against me!!’

...

「In the large conference room.」

The large-earlobed Dean Liu had his hands clasped tightly together, his expression calm as he watched the screen.

When he saw the Azure Sky Sixth Institute’s points surpass the Azure Sky First Institute’s, his eyes snapped open.

A smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

’We passed them!!’

’First place!!’

He was blooming with joy on the inside.

”Dean Liu, congratulations! Your Azure Sky Sixth Institute is truly something else.”

”To think you actually surpassed them and took first place.”

”This is a first in the history of our Azure Sky Martial Arts Academy!!”

Two leaders from other institutes also stood up to congratulate him, praising them endlessly.

”Not at all, not at all. It was just a stroke of luck!” Dean Liu replied with a cheerful laugh.

He had never felt so exhilarated in his life.

He knew that all of this was thanks to Lin Qi.

...

At the same time, the leaders of the various other academies also received the news.

Their first reaction was disbelief. But after seeing the rankings, they had no choice but to accept the shocking result and marvel at the Azure Sky Sixth Institute’s prowess.

「Azure Sky Ninth Institute, Vice-Dean’s Office.」

”What?”

The beautiful middle-aged woman in a long purple dress stared at the large screen before her, a look of astonishment on her face.

Then, her expression visibly darkened, and a terrifying aura emanated from her.

The electronic cigarette in her hand turned to dust at a speed visible to the naked eye.

”To think they let that bastard Liu Jing’s Azure Sky Sixth Institute take first place.”

”What rotten-shit luck!”

...

「Azure Sky First Institute, academic building, Vice-Dean’s office.」

An elegant, middle-aged man was leisurely drinking tea and awaiting the competition results when he saw the news.

CRACK!!

The teacup in his hand instantly shattered. Tea splashed out, but not a single drop landed on him.

His face immediately became incomparably dark, and an invisible aura spread out from him.

’I never expected an accident like this. They actually let the Azure Sky Sixth Institute succeed.’

’Heh. Enjoy your hard-won victory while it lasts!’

’Your luck has just run out.’

...

「On the plaza of War Fortress No. 06.」

RUMBLE!!

One after another, black-and-red, saucer-shaped rescue flyers descended from the sky, landing in the open area of the plaza.

Amidst powerful gusts of wind, a steady stream of students disembarked from the flyers.

After disembarking, Guan Mountain, Jiangtao, Wang Qiufeng, and Guo Heng from the Azure Sky Sixth Institute didn’t rush off.

Instead, they all gathered in front of one of the black-and-red flyers.

A figure in a black Combat Suit, holding a Black Great Spear, slowly walked down the ramp, revealing Lin Qi’s handsome and divine-looking face.

”Let’s go,” he said slowly, glancing around.

With that, he led the way toward the Azure Sky Sixth Institute’s area, the others following behind him.

”The Dean is back!!” someone from the Azure Sky Sixth Institute shouted upon seeing the group.

The other students quickly cleared a path, all of them looking on with worshipful eyes.

Jiangtao was inwardly ecstatic. He puffed out his chest, a smile creeping onto his face.

The counselor at the front of the crowd, Lu Wei, pulled out a black smart folding chair and said enthusiastically:

”Student Lin Qi, you must be tired!”

”Get some rest!!”

Lin Qi didn’t refuse and plopped down onto the chair. A powerful wave of exhaustion quickly washed over him.

”Student Lin Qi, have an energy drink!”

Zhou Xiyin, dressed in a white Combat Suit, handed him a bottle.

GLUG GLUG~

Lin Qi took it and began to chug it down. After fighting for nine consecutive hours under the scorching sun, his stamina, Energy, and hydration were severely depleted.

This was already the sixth energy drink he’d had.

”Student Lin Qi, this is a Healing Potion. It can help you recover your stamina quickly.”

Lu Wei handed over a bottle of green potion.

Lin Qi knew what this was. It could rapidly restore stamina and came in Low, Middle, and High Levels.

He usually used Low-Level Healing Potions himself, but the Mid-Level Healing Potion Lu Wei gave him was worth tens of thousands of Xia Country Coins.

He could never bear to use one normally.

After downing the Healing Potion, a warmth spread through his body. The soreness in his arms and legs began to fade rapidly.

It was even more effective than a Rehabilitation Pod.

Lu Wei smiled as she watched Lin Qi. It was no wonder she was so enthusiastic.

Lin Qi had truly come through for them this time. With the Azure Sky Sixth Institute taking first place, she, as a counselor for the Sixth Institute, would receive a significant amount of Teaching Points—precious points that couldn’t be bought with any amount of money.

Right now, Lin Qi was the treasured jewel of their Sixth Institute.

They couldn’t let anything happen to him.

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