High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 487: Chapter 467: Reward

Once the Global Martial Arts Competition ended, Lin Qi’s name spread like wildfire throughout Blue Star Martial Arts University.

Of course, this was only within the Martial Artist community, especially at the Martial Arts Universities, where almost everyone knew Lin Qi’s name.

They knew that this year’s Global Martial Arts Competition champion was a super genius who had won the title as a sophomore.

On the official websites of the major Martial Arts Dojos, countless geniuses watched the recording of his battle with Ivan over and over again.

At the same time, Lin Qi’s powerful Talent, extraordinary good looks, and charisma also attracted more female Martial Artists, who became his fans and admirers.

「Deep in the night. Cang Province, Celestial Sea City.」

Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo, the Hall Master’s office on the top floor.

BEEP!

The office door opened, and Yue Feng, a rugged man in a black suit, walked in looking exhausted.

After entering, he plopped down onto the sofa, grabbed a bottle of mineral water, and started chugging it. He looked at Wuu Lingyun, who was already inside, and said,

”Old Wu, what did you need me for?”

”I’ve been at the Coastal Base for almost three months. I’m dead tired.”

”The Calamity Beasts’ attacks are getting more and more ferocious. A couple of days ago, Old He fell in battle.”

”It’s a shame his kid is only three years old.”

”But Old He had a lot of savings, and with the government’s generous death benefits, it’ll be enough for the kid to make it to eighteen.”

”Now, my Merit Points have increased quite a bit. I can exchange them for better resources.”

”I might even have a shot at breaking through to the Eighth Realm.”

Only after Yue Feng finished his rant did Wuu Lingyun slowly get to the point.

”Today was the final day of the Global Martial Arts Competition.”

Yue Feng picked up an apple, took a bite, and said nonchalantly,

”Who won?”

”This should be Lin Qi’s first time participating.”

”With his Talent, he’ll probably be able to compete for the championship by the time he’s a senior.”

Hearing this, the corners of Wuu Lingyun’s mouth lifted into a smile as he said,

”You’re underestimating Lin Qi!”

”Lin Qi... he’s this year’s Global Martial Arts Competition champion!”

Yue Feng’s hand froze. His eyes widened as he shot to his feet.

”Old Wu, what did you just say?”

”Who won the Global Martial Arts Competition?”

”Lin Qi!”

”You’re not messing with me, are you?”

Wuu Lingyun didn’t answer. Instead, he projected a screen showing the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo’s official website. Displayed in the most prominent spot on the homepage was a headline:

Congratulations to Lin Qi on Winning the 35th Global Martial Arts Competition Championship

Below it was a detailed article. Yue Feng read quickly, finishing the entire report in just a moment.

He was completely stunned.

’Lin Qi actually won the championship.’

’And he defeated an opponent who had already broken through to the Seventh Realm!’

’Doesn’t that make him an SSS-level Talent now?’

’Once he breaks through to the Seventh Realm, won’t I be no match for him?’

Wuu Lingyun nodded. ”That’s a given!”

”The King of Mountains and Rivers has already contacted me and requested Lin Qi’s file. He’s going to the Otherworld to sign an SSS-level Contract with Lin Qi.”

”It’s safe to say that Lin Qi is now an SSS-level Talent.”

Yue Feng let out a breath, drained the rest of his mineral water, and exclaimed,

”That kid, Lin Qi, he’s full of surprises.”

”He’s already become so untouchable. An SSS-level Talent who even set a historical record.”

”He’s destined to become a Ninth Realm Martial Artist in the future.”

”Who can even compare to him now?”

As he spoke, a wide smile spread across Yue Feng’s face, his pride impossible to contain.

After all, he was the one who had discovered Lin Qi.

Now that the boy was an SSS-level Talent, he would receive an unimaginable reward.

He would most likely be able to break through to the Eighth Realm in the future.

Wuu Lingyun continued,

”Lin Qi’s status is completely different from before.”

”His parents’ safety is of the utmost importance. We can’t allow any accidents to happen.”

Yue Feng smiled. ”Leave it to me. I’ll strengthen the security measures at Yujin Court.”

”I’ll also warn those people not to mess with Lin Zhen’s business.”

”Anyone who dares to give Lin Zhen trouble is making an enemy of our Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo.”

Wuu Lingyun nodded. He was now the Southern Patrol Envoy and couldn’t stay in Celestial Sea City for long, so he had to rely on Yue Feng.

When he returned to Celestial Sea City, Yue Feng had time to go to the battlefield. Once he left, Yue Feng would have to come back and serve as the Branch Hall Master.

This was to ensure that Celestial Sea City always had someone in charge.

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「Martial Arts Calendar Year 2048, May 7th」

The second day after the Global Martial Arts Competition ended.

In the morning, Lin Qi got into his black electric car and drove to the Celestial Dome Tower.

”Student Lin Qi!”

As he walked through the main hall, passing teachers greeted him enthusiastically.

Lin Qi responded with a smile.

At the same time, a burly, middle-aged man in a military uniform greeted him with a smile.

”Student Lin Qi, I watched your match yesterday. It was incredible!”

”I look forward to the day you step onto the battlefield!”

Lin Qi nodded. ”Once I break through, I’ll head to the battlefield.”

The man before him was an Eighth Realm Martial Artist from the military. He occasionally taught classes, mostly focusing on how to deal with Disaster Beast Tides on the battlefield.

As he made his way to Dean Liu’s office, teachers greeted him enthusiastically, even those who were Eighth Realm Martial Artists.

His status and position were now completely different from before.

He was now the rising star of Xia Country.

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A moment later, after walking down a wide corridor, Lin Qi arrived before a large door made of white alloy.

BEEP!

The door slid open silently, revealing an office with a decorative style that made one feel as if they were immersed in the ocean.

At a blue tea table sat the blue-robed Xue Zhou, the black-robed Mu Hong, and the white-robed Dean Liu, facing one another.

White steam rose from a kettle on the table.

Dean Liu smiled. ”Lin Qi, have a seat.”

Lin Qi greeted each of them before sitting on the sofa. Dean Liu handed him a cup of hot tea.

After some simple pleasantries,

Xue Zhou couldn’t help but ask curiously,

”Lin Qi, you kid, you hide your secrets too well. When did you Awaken [Golden Light]?”

Lin Qi took a sip of hot tea and said,

”I Awakened it the day before the finals. While I was at it, I also cleared the Disaster Beast Trial Tower, which let my Spear Technique break through to Mental Realm Communication with the Divine.”

”While you were at it?”

Dean Liu and Xue Zhou exchanged a look, both recognizing the humblebrag in Lin Qi’s tone.

Dean Liu sighed in amazement.

”You’ve shattered our understanding of things.”

”This is the first time we’ve heard of Awakened Special Abilities appearing separately.”

”Previously, it’s always been two Special Abilities Awakening at once.”

”This causes a huge transformation in one’s physical Talent and Comprehension, leading to a rapid increase in Cultivation.”

”The only other way is to consume a special Heavenly Material or Earthly Treasure to Awaken a second Special Ability.”

”That’s extremely rare. So far, there have only been two such cases.”

”A situation like yours is a first for everyone.”

Mu Hong also spoke up slowly.

”In the future, you might even be able to Awaken a third Special Ability, [Vajra].”

Lin Qi nodded. ’I think my teacher, Mu Hong, is right. It probably won’t be long before I can Awaken my third Special Ability.’

’I have a feeling that once I collect all three Special Abilities of a single Attribute, my body will undergo a massive transformation.’

After taking a sip of tea, Dean Liu continued,

”Lin Qi, you have now won the Global Martial Arts Competition as a sophomore.”

”You have made history!”

”The rewards that come with it are all well-deserved. You’re going to receive a great deal.”

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up. He had been waiting to hear about the champion’s rewards.

Dean Liu began to list them.

”You will receive a prize of two hundred million Xia Country Coins, as well as 10,000 kilograms of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood. You can choose the type of Calamity Beast.”

”In addition, you’ll get 2,000 kilograms of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood!”

Lin Qi nodded to himself. ’Ten tons of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood, plus two tons of Level 8.’

’That should be enough to support my Cultivation for several months, allowing me to raise my Qi and Blood Value to 3,999 and reach the Peak of the Sixth Realm.’

’As for breaking through to the Seventh Realm, that will require even more powerful Cultivation Resources.’

Dean Liu then had his metal sphere project a large, 50-inch green screen.

On it, a base-model set of Battle Armor was displayed.

”The prize money will be transferred to your account today.”

”The Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood will be delivered to your door tomorrow, based on your selections.”

After saying this, Dean Liu pointed to the base-model Battle Armor and began to explain.

”In the Low and Middle Realms, a Martial Artist’s Body Technique Realm isn’t high enough, so the main requirement for combat is to minimize any hindrance from clothing.”

”Even the slightest bit of obstruction can affect the outcome of a battle.”

”That’s why Martial Artists wear Combat Suits. But upon reaching the Seventh Realm and achieving Mental Realm Communication with the Divine, one can influence the area around their body.”

”The impact on one’s Body Technique is no longer as significant, so defensive power becomes more important. That’s why Battle Armor was developed.”

”Tier Seven Battle Armor is primarily made of Delta Alloy, supplemented with fifteen other precious metals. This greatly enhances its defensive capabilities and allows it to absorb a limited amount of the impact force from a Calamity Beast’s charge.”

”If you wear a Defense Vest underneath, your defensive power will be maximized.”

Lin Qi nodded as he looked at the base-model armor. ’With a suit of Battle Armor, I won’t suffer severe injuries even if I’m charged by a towering Calamity Beast.’

The black-robed Mu Hong, who was standing nearby, also spoke up.

”Typically, after breaking through to the Seventh Realm, a Martial Artist will purchase a set of Tier Seven Battle Armor before choosing to step onto the battlefield.”

”But Tier Seven Battle Armor is expensive and not so easy to purchase.”

”A single set of Tier Seven Battle Armor, not including the Defense Vest, costs at least 240 million Xia Country Coins!”

”Therefore, your champion’s reward is a suit of Tier Seven Battle Armor.”

Lin Qi’s eyes lit up again. He remembered his prize from winning the Global Freshman Competition last year. ’The rewards—a Tier Six Combat Suit, an S-Class Defense Vest, and the Tier Six Weapon, the Tiger Slaying Spear—only added up to 230 million Xia Country Coins.’

’And the Tier Six Combat Suit was only 80 million Xia Country Coins.’

’It’s completely incomparable to the Tier Seven Battle Armor.’

’Adding the ten tons of Level 7 and two tons of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood, the total cash value would already exceed 1.5 billion Xia Country Coins.’

’Maybe this can’t even be measured in money anymore.’

Dean Liu continued, ”When you get back, have your intelligent lifeform scan your body and send the data to me.”

”We will customize a suit of Tier Seven Battle Armor for you based on your physical data, your Awakened Special Abilities, and the Weapon you use.”

”It will be delivered to your door within a month.”

Lin Qi nodded. ’With the Battle Armor, once I break through to the Seventh Realm, I can go straight to the battlefield and hunt Calamity Beasts.’

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