Chapter 545 - 517: Conflict and Retaliation

Chapter 545: Chapter 517: Conflict and Retaliation

Over that one meal, he had gotten to know two High Realm Martial Artists, Pei Yiqing and Pei Hongfeng.

Pei Hongfeng was even an existence at the Peak of the Eighth Realm.

He had only been at the Black Dragon Base for two days, and he’d already befriended two geniuses.

His circle of friends was growing.

He sat cross-legged to cultivate, cleared his mind of stray thoughts, and began circulating the Golden Emperor’s Secret Manual.

In his Consciousness Space, he performed the visualization of the Golden Emperor Tiger, absorbing a massive amount of Source Energy from his surroundings into his body.

’Fighting the Level 7 Calamity Beasts, the Steel Bone Giant Tiger and the Iron Armor Rhinoceros, all day today has really invigorated my body.’

’The day’s exertion was considerable. I estimate my improvement will be significant.’

Lin Qi could clearly feel the energy consumption in his body.

It was as if his body was ravenously digesting the essence of the flesh and blood. The energy expended through combat was far greater than the consumption during training.

It was a refinement of both body and mind. That was why, as long as one had enough resources and could survive, spending a long time on the battlefield would ensure their Martial Arts Cultivation would not be weak.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

HWOOSH!!

ROAR!!

In his Consciousness Space, the towering Golden Emperor Tiger revealed its domineering aura before slowly dissipating with a final roar.

Lin Qi opened his eyes, a smile spreading across his face as he felt the abundant power within him.

As the rushing wind subsided, his gaze fell upon his status panel.

[You have consumed a large amount of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood and completed one session of Source Energy Cultivation. Your physical strength has increased, bringing you one step closer to the third Blood Exchange. Qi and Blood Value +80]

[Qi and Blood Value: 5150 → 5230]

...

Lin Qi slowly stood up. His rate of progress was faster than he had imagined.

He was only 270 points away from the third Blood Exchange.

He felt that if he stayed at the Black Dragon Base for a few more days, he could complete the third Blood Exchange.

At his current pace, he might need to start preparing to break through to the Eighth Realm in less than a year.

His speed of improvement was absurdly fast.

To think that back in his third year of high school, his Qi and Blood Value only increased by about 2.0 per month.

The difference now was ridiculously huge.

BUZZ BUZZ!!

Just as Lin Qi was lost in thought, his phone buzzed.

Little Chan proactively projected a screen.

It was a call from his teacher, Mu Hong. When the call connected, not only Mu Hong but also Dean Liu appeared on the other side.

The background looked like an apartment.

Dean Liu was the first to speak, smiling cheerfully.

"Lin Qi, we’ve already heard about what happened with you and Gu Ming."

"Gu Ming provoked you first. You did nothing wrong!"

"Don’t be afraid of the Gu Family. We have your back, and so does the King of Mountains and Rivers."

The key was the King of Mountains and Rivers!

Lin Qi nodded. "I understand!"

Mu Hong also spoke up.

"You’re an SSS-level genius. He can’t move against you openly, but we’re worried he might resort to dirty tricks."

"The Gu Family is no ordinary family. The Cyan Immortal has Gu Family blood in her veins."

"So they’re used to being domineering. However, they are geniuses from the Minghai Martial Arts Dojo."

"If he tries to bully you, we at the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo will not sit idly by."

Lin Qi smiled. "I’m not afraid of that!"

’If Gu City dares to use dirty tricks, it’s one thing if they’re aimed at me, but if he targets my parents...’

’I wouldn’t hesitate to kill him.’

’But I doubt he has the guts.’

...

「Meanwhile, in a luxurious apartment in the residential area.」

"Master, you have a call!"

In the bedroom, Gu City, dressed in pajamas, had just walked in when he heard the voice of the intelligent lifeform.

A large screen was projected in front of him, and on it appeared the face of a beautiful middle-aged woman.

She was in a spacious bedroom, wearing exquisite red sleepwear.

"Mom!"

Gu City greeted her.

The middle-aged woman frowned and said,

"I’ve already heard about what happened with your brother, Gu Ming!"

"Although Gu Ming was the one who sought trouble, for someone to humiliate a member of our Gu Family... this matter cannot be resolved so easily."

"Lin Qi must pay the price!"

Gu City nodded and clenched his fists. The thought of the message Lin Qi had sent him...

It was as if he could see Lin Qi’s disdainful gaze through the words on the screen.

When had he, Gu City, ever been looked down upon like this?

The middle-aged woman continued,

"The reason this Lin Qi acts so fearlessly is because the King of Mountains and Rivers is standing behind him."

"If it were any other ordinary Ninth Realm Martial Artist, our Gu Family would have nothing to fear."

"But it just had to be the King of Mountains and Rivers. He’s currently overseeing the Black Dragon Base, which is filled with martial artists from the Red Dome Martial Arts Dojo."

"We can’t use covert methods, or the consequences will be unimaginable."

"We can only use a direct approach!"

"That leaves only one option!"

"Our Xia Country encourages competition among geniuses. You should challenge him to a fight!"

Gu City’s eyes lit up. ’That’s a great idea! Simple and direct.’

’We’re both in the Seventh Realm now, so the age difference isn’t such a strict line anymore.’

’No one could accuse me of being a bully picking on someone weaker!’

A smile instantly appeared on his face as he said,

"Mom, I understand!"

The middle-aged woman nodded. "I hear Lin Qi has never lost in a major tournament."

"Go and crush his momentum. Defeat him in front of everyone and humiliate him thoroughly."

After hanging up, Gu City was buzzing with excitement.

He quickly shared the good news with Gu Ming.

"Bro, you have to destroy him! It’d be best if you beat Lin Qi until he’s on his knees!"

"Give him a taste of his own medicine."

Gu Ming shouted excitedly from the other side of the video call.

After ending the video call, Gu City lay on his bed, thinking about how to challenge Lin Qi.

He opened his phone, logged into the House of War, and began to make some arrangements.

...

「Martial Arts Calendar, Year 2048, August 19th」

After a full day and night, the large-scale Disaster Beast Tide was finally coming to an end, with only a few scattered Calamity Beasts remaining.

The Black Dragon Base got to work. A large number of transport vehicles were dispatched to carry the Calamity Beast carcasses from the battlefield back to the base for dissection and butchering.

Much of the Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood would be consumed by the martial artists at the base, while the rest would be transported to companies across the country to be sold.

Some of the more valuable organs would be made into various potions.

While the staff were cleaning up, most of the martial artists were either resting or cultivating.

They were preparing for the next Disaster Beast Tide!

Lin Qi was doing the same. The High-Level Calamity Beasts had basically all been hunted down.

He might as well stay in the Martial Arts Room to cultivate.

He opened the House of War and checked the change in his Merit Points.

He paid back the 1,000 Merit Points he owed, then purchased another 1,000 kilograms of Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood.

Then he threw himself back into his cultivation.

Time slowly passed, and soon it was noon.

SWISH! SWISH!!

HWOOSH!!

Inside the Martial Arts Room, amidst a fierce gust of wind, Lin Qi retracted his long spear, shook the beads of sweat from his forehead, and began to chug a sports drink.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

"Master, it’s a call from Eldest Senior Brother Liang Tai!"

Suddenly, Little Chan spoke up from the side, projecting a large green screen.

Eldest Senior Brother Liang Tai’s face appeared on the video feed. He looked worried as he said,

"Junior Brother, something’s happened!"

...