High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 495: Chapter 475: Going Home

Villa 36, Star Residence

It was now lunchtime.

Lin Qi entered the living room with Little Chan trailing behind him. After being fitted with a new liquid metal body, its agility had been greatly enhanced.

The effect of the three-times gravity environment on it was also steadily diminishing.

Having it around gave Lin Qi a strong sense of security. He no longer had to worry about an Eighth Realm expert suddenly appearing to assassinate him.

SSSZZZ!!

A fragrant aroma wafted over. The spacious dining table was laden with several large platters of food.

Lin Qi sat down and began to eat lunch.

Half an hour later, after Lin Qi had finished 100 kilograms of Level 8 flesh and blood, he felt intensely full.

He returned to the Martial Arts Room, changed into his Martial Arts Uniform, and retrieved a bottle of transparent liquid—the Flesh and Blood Harmonizer—from a smart cabinet.

Feeling his body heat up, he sat cross-legged and prepared to begin his cultivation.

Over the past month, he had eaten nearly all of the Calamity Beast flesh from his Global Martial Arts Tournament rewards, as well as the flesh and blood from the Disaster Beast Trial Tower.

He would have the rewards from the upcoming Disaster Beast Trial Tower shipped directly home as well.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

After consuming the Flesh and Blood Harmonizer, Lin Qi began his usual Marrow Refining cultivation.

The flesh and blood of an Eighth-Level Calamity Beast contained a vast amount of Essence Liquid. Stimulated by the harmonizer, the function of his inner organs increased dramatically, with no side effects.

His stomach kicked into high gear, generating intense heat as it digested the flesh.

Lin Qi regulated his breathing, circulating his Qi Blood to flush his bone marrow. Within his Perception, the bicolored red-and-yellow marrow had already become clear and immaculate.

It was as pure as frost and snow, free of any impurities.

It flowed rapidly through his bones, producing new blood and unlocking his body’s potential.

He had already achieved the state of Refining Marrow Like Frost. Any other prodigy, even an SSS-level one, would have likely already achieved Perfect Marrow Cultivation by this point.

But Lin Qi pushed his Spiritual Power deeper, using it like a magnifying glass to zoom in further and further.

He could still perceive minuscule impurities and sediment within every part of his bones.

These impurities, however, were the most difficult to purge. Mixed in with the marrow, they were not only extremely hard to remove but also had a negative impact on his body.

If he wanted to further improve his physical constitution, these impurities had to be purged completely.

Lin Qi had a premonition. ’If I don’t purge these impurities from my body completely, it will affect my future cultivation.’

’Trying to remove them after I reach a High Realm will be even more difficult. They might even become so deep-rooted that they fuse completely with my marrow, making them impossible to get rid of.’

Driven by his two Special Abilities, his Qi Blood surged like a high-pressure water jet, flushing his marrow over and over.

Throughout the process, the Flesh and Blood Harmonizer accelerated his digestion, and Lin Qi’s entire body grew intensely hot.

Amid the pain, his body was constantly undergoing a metamorphosis.

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「Four hours later.」

HUUU!

Lin Qi took a deep breath, expelling the turbid air from his inner organs. His body relaxed as Qi Blood circulated to every part of him.

A look of exhaustion appeared on his face, and his entire body was drenched in sweat.

He slowly rose to his feet. After a few rounds of breathing exercises, he felt completely refreshed. The Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood he had consumed was mostly digested, leaving him without any feeling of being bloated.

[You have consumed 100 kg of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood and a Flesh and Blood Harmonizer, performing four hours of Marrow Refining. Your Marrow has improved. Qi and Blood Value +50]

[You have completed a session of arduous cultivation. Fusion Degree +0.1%]

[Qi and Blood Value: 3800 → 3850]

[Template: True Monarch Erlang Yang Jian]

[Fusion Degree: 30.9% → 31%]

...

Lin Qi nodded as he reviewed the data. In nearly a month, he had consumed more than ten tons of Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood.

He had also used up all ten bottles of the Flesh and Blood Harmonizer. He would need to buy more after returning to Celestial Sea City.

Even though he was in the Late Stage of the Sixth Realm, the rate at which his Qi and Blood Value increased hadn’t slowed down.

It continued to increase by leaps and bounds. He was now considered to be at the Peak of the Sixth Realm.

The recently graduated Zhang Tianyang, Lei Frost, and Fang Wu were all at this Realm.

The remaining 150 points of Qi and Blood Value, however, would be difficult to gain.

But his current stats were sufficient. By the time his third year started next semester, he could begin preparing to break through to the Seventh Realm.

...

He then looked at his status panel.

[Name: Lin Qi]

[Template: True Monarch Erlang Yang Jian]

[Fusion Degree: 31%]

[Spiritual Power: 3980 (Sixth Realm)]

[Qi and Blood Value: 3850 (Sixth Realm)]

[Fist Technique: Tier Four 89%]

[Spear Technique: Tier Four 69%]

[Body Technique: Tier Four 65%]

...

Lin Qi got up, grabbed an energy drink from the nearby refrigerator, and downed it in one gulp.

Over the past month, he had used five bottles of Soul Water, bringing his Spiritual Power to the brink of the Seventh Realm.

His Martial Arts Skills had also improved slightly, though the progress wasn’t as significant as the growth in his Spiritual Power and Qi and Blood Value.

This was normal, however. The higher one’s Realm, the more difficult it became to improve one’s Martial Arts Skills.

This was a matter of improving one’s Mental Realm. Without sufficient Comprehension, practicing thousands or even tens of thousands of times would have little effect.

Finally, he looked at his Template Fusion Degree.

He could already feel that the rate of increase for his Fusion Degree was slowing down.

Simple, arduous training was no longer yielding significant results. Only by advancing his Martial Arts Realm could he achieve a major boost to his Fusion Degree.

He had a feeling that he would need to reach a 40% Fusion Degree to obtain his next Talent.

And the Talent he received would likely be even more powerful.

’With all the Talents I have now,’ he thought, ’no other prodigy on the entire Blue Star can compare to me.’

’The only exception is Emperor Red. I feel like his Talent might have already surpassed the SSS-level.’

’As long as I continue my cultivation step-by-step, becoming the number one person in the world is only a matter of time.’

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「Martial Arts Calendar, Year 2048, June 2nd.」

As the clock struck midnight, the final exams officially concluded, and so did the Calamity Beast Trial.

Aboard the Sparrowhawk Fighter, Lin Qi was seated in a smart chair.

”Brother Qi, the rewards are out!”

Jiangtao, sitting beside him, exclaimed excitedly. Not far away, Jiang Miaoyin had a similar reaction.

Lin Qi also took out his phone to check his messages.

[Student Lin Qi, for ranking first in the Celestial Vault Institute’s Disaster Beast Trial Tower, you will be awarded a prize of 130 million Xia Country Coins.]

[Additionally, you will receive 5,000 kilograms of Level 7 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood and 800 kilograms of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood!]

Lin Qi nodded to himself as he read the rewards. ’It’s a lot less than the prize from the Global Martial Arts Tournament, but the upside is that it’s a stable, monthly reward.’

’And I can collect it for another two years.’

’By then, though, I probably won’t care much for these rewards anymore.’

With that in mind, he selected the type of Seventh-Level Calamity Beast and changed the delivery address to the Imperial View Mansion District in Celestial Sea City.

Since the destination was on Blue Star, specifically in Celestial Sea City, he also had to add a 500,000 Xia Country Coin shipping fee.

”With this reward, I can aim for the top 20 in our year next semester,”

Jiangtao said excitedly.

Jiang Miaoyin, who wore a custom-made cyan robe and had delicate features, laughed and said,

”Brother, you’re so unambitious!”

”My goal for next semester is the top ten.”

Jiangtao laughed after hearing that. ”Then my goal is the top ten, too!”

Lin Qi smiled at their exchange. With the fourth-year students graduating, their class size had dropped by over thirty people, leaving only about 140 students.

As a result, everyone’s rankings had shot up.

Jiangtao was now ranked in the thirties, and the next Global Martial Arts Tournament was still a year away.

He had just broken through to the Fifth Realm, and the environment at the Celestial Vault Institute allowed him to improve by leaps and bounds.

With a year left, he had enough time to break through to the Sixth Realm and make a run for the tournament championship.

Jiang Miaoyin was a bit behind him, but among the first-year students, she was already the second strongest, behind only Wang Hailong.

Next semester, she would very likely surpass the SSS-level prodigy, Wang Hailong.

Given the siblings’ Talent, they might even have a chance to awaken a second Special Ability.

Then his gaze drifted to someone else. Seated nearby was a figure with a straight, imposing posture.

It was Wuu Lingyun, the former Branch Hall Master of the Celestial Sea Martial Arts Branch and the current Southern Patrol Envoy.

He had specifically accompanied Lin Qi on this trip back to Celestial Sea City to ensure his safety.

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「Two hours later.」

Cang Province, Celestial Sea City, Imperial View Mansion District

BOOM!

”It’s here!”

In the plaza, the impeccably dressed Yue Feng, his posture ramrod straight, spoke slowly.

Nearby, Lin Zhen and Fang Huiyi watched as a massive shadow fell over them, kicking up powerful gusts of wind.

As the entirely red Sparrowhawk Fighter descended upon the plaza, many of the district’s residents gathered, curiously watching the cabin door open.

”Who’s back? For Hall Master Yue Feng of Celestial Sea City to personally come and greet them?” someone asked curiously.

”You must be new here, huh?”

”You don’t know? Lin Qi is back!”

”Lin Qi is an SSS-level prodigy! He’s the champion of the 35th Global Martial Arts Tournament—the one who defeated several other SSS-level prodigies!”

”He’s the pride of our Cang Province and Celestial Sea City, a future Ninth Realm Martial Artist.”

”It’s our honor to live in the same district as him.”

”And didn’t you see? There are many High Realm Martial Artists in the distance, all waiting to greet Lin Qi,” someone else explained with a smile.

HISS...

”So that explains it! No wonder the property values in the Imperial View Mansion District have skyrocketed this past month.”

”There are several luxury districts in Celestial Sea City, so why have prices in Imperial View Mansion District in particular shot through the roof?”

”I heard Lin Qi is the first SSS-level prodigy from our Celestial Sea City!”

As the crowd murmured amongst themselves, the fighter’s cabin door slowly opened.

Lin Qi, dressed in a Black Gold Robe, was the first to step out.

”Little Qi!”

”Mom! Dad!”

Lin Zhen called out with a smile.

Lin Qi smiled back.

”Uncle Lin, Aunt Fang!”

Jiangtao and Jiang Miaoyin followed close behind, with Wuu Lingyun exiting last.

”Lin Qi, you’ve returned safely.”

”If you have any problems, contact me or Old Yue anytime!”

Lin Qi nodded in thanks. ”I appreciate it, Uncle Wuu.”

After that, Lin Qi parted ways with Jiangtao and Jiang Miaoyin and returned to his home.

Seated on the living room sofa, Lin Zhen looked at Lin Qi and exclaimed in amazement,

”I never thought the day would come when my son, Lin Zhen’s son, would actually become an SSS-level prodigy!”

He looked at Lin Qi. The aura emanating from him was profound and domineering!

None of the High Realm Martial Artists he had ever met possessed an aura as powerful as Lin Qi’s.

When he and Fang Huiyi first heard from Yue Feng that Lin Qi had become the champion of the Global Martial Arts Tournament, they both thought he was joking.

It was only when they saw the news that they realized they hadn’t misheard.

Good heavens! An SSS-level prodigy was destined to become a Ninth Realm Title Level Martial Artist in the future.

They were the top-tier powerhouses of Xia Country, figures who could command the wind and summon the rain.

In some small countries, their power even surpassed that of a president, allowing them to decide the fate of an entire nation.

For their family to produce an SSS-level prodigy, it was as if auspicious smoke was rising from their ancestral tombs—a sign of incredible fortune.

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