Chapter 555 - 521: Three Months and Killing Intent

Chapter 555: Chapter 521: Three Months and Killing Intent

Lin Qi couldn’t help but frown when he heard this.

’Awakened two Special Abilities?’

That was completely different from an ordinary SSS-level genius. It meant a full doubling of his Combat Power amplification.

His senior brother, Liang Tai, continued to explain:

"If he had only broken through recently, that would be one thing!"

"But he’s a genius from the 28th graduating class, and he’s only twenty-six this year."

"He broke through to the Seventh Realm four years ago."

"In the House of War, rankings are determined by Merit Points."

"On the Seventh Realm rankings, Gu Cheng is ranked 480th."

"But Gu Jian is different. He’s ranked seventh. Aside from a few old-timers, the fact that he can even make it that high means he’s already at the Peak of the Seventh Realm."

"He’s one of the strongest among all Seventh Realm Martial Artists."

"What’s more, Gu Jian has a record of hunting an Eighth-Level Calamity Beast all by himself!"

"He and Gu Cheng are on completely different levels."

"He’s a much stronger genius Martial Artist."

Hearing his senior brother’s description, Lin Qi frowned as well.

Based on Liang Tai’s description, Gu Jian’s strength was indeed formidable.

He immediately opened the House of War app and, just as he’d expected, saw a new challenge notification from the system.

The homepage was also featuring the challenge information, promoted by the Gu Family.

[Challengers: Lin Qi, Gu Jian]

[Wager: 1,000,000 Merit Points]

[Details: I, Gu Jian, challenge Lin Qi. The deadline is one year. In one year’s time, we will fight in the Red Realm!]

[After one year, I will choose to break through to the Eighth Realm. I don’t have any more time... ]

...

One million Merit Points. Lin Qi was startled when he saw the number.

That was the amount of Merit Points you’d get for hunting a single Ninth-Level Calamity Beast.

The Merit Points for a Ninth-Level Calamity Beast started at one million. Even if the corpse was mangled, you’d get a million Merit Points at the very least.

If the corpse was intact, it would be worth several million Merit Points to start.

But one million Merit Points was still a huge amount.

It was enough to purchase a large quantity of Level 9 Calamity Beast Flesh and Blood, or even ten vials of Blood Spirit Potion.

It was enough to ensure he wouldn’t lack Cultivation Resources for his Seventh Realm training.

He might even be able to breeze through all nine Blood Exchanges.

Thinking of this, he looked at the time limit again.

One year. Twelve months.

Looking below the challenge post, he saw that countless people had left comments in a heated discussion.

"More drama to watch!"

"Looks like Gu Cheng’s loss yesterday was a huge embarrassment. The Gu Family couldn’t take it and called in reinforcements!"

"Gu Jian is a Top Level genius, ranked 7th in the Seventh Realm. His strength is no joke."

"Gu Jian can even hunt an Eighth-Level Calamity Beast. Isn’t this bullying Lin Qi a bit too much?"

"Strictly speaking, aside from someone at Gu Jian’s level, no one else is guaranteed to beat Lin Qi."

"The Gu Family must be desperate. Did they send Gu Jian just to be absolutely certain of a win?"

"But a year is still too short. Lin Qi probably can’t win."

Lin Qi finished reading the discussion, looked again at the one-year time limit, and scoffed.

He then added a comment and sent his reply.

Then he went back to eating his lunch!

...

Meanwhile, Gu Jian’s challenge sent shockwaves through the Black Dragon Base.

Shortly after, Lin Qi accepted the challenge, but his added comment stunned everyone.

Countless people saw Lin Qi’s response.

[Lin Qi: A year is too long. Three months is enough. I’ll defeat you in three months!]

...

Lin Qi’s reply left countless people in shock.

A fierce discussion erupted among them.

"Damn, is this Lin Qi for real?"

"Claiming he’ll beat Gu Jian in three months? That’s a bit arrogant!"

"Looks like defeating Gu Cheng went to his head. To actually think he can beat Gu Jian in three months."

"Guess we’ll have a good show to watch in three months."

"I’d bet anything Lin Qi is guaranteed to lose this fight!"

...

Shanghai, one of the two most powerful cities in the Xia Country.

The New Heaven and Earth District, an exclusive residential area for the ultra-rich.

Inside a vast and luxurious villa.

Within a spacious private Martial Arts Room designed to simulate a garden estate, the fresh scent of flowers and grass filled the air.

A young man in a blue Martial Arts Uniform sat cross-legged, two large, green screens projected in front of him.

One displayed the House of War app’s interface; the other showed a video call.

On the screen was the face of Gu Cheng, who sneered and said:

"Brother Jian, I’m counting on you this time!"

"I lost. You’re the only one who can beat him!"

The blue-robed young man, Gu Jian, gave a calm smile.

"He overestimates himself. Does he really think he can beat me in just three months?"

"It seems people are starting to treat me like a nobody!"

"My name, Gu Jian, doesn’t seem to carry much weight anymore!"

"I was originally going to give him a year, but he wasn’t happy with that."

"Since he’s so eager, I’ll grant him his wish!"

"A genius suffering a little setback is more conducive to his growth."

"In three months, I’ll gladly help myself to those one million Merit Points."

On the other side of the screen, Gu Cheng also smiled and said:

"If Lin Qi loses in three months and can’t pay the one million Merit Points, he’ll have to go hunt more Calamity Beasts to pay off the debt."

"Toiling away for months just to end up making money for you, Brother Jian... the thought alone makes me happy!"

Hearing this, the blue-robed Gu Jian also smiled.

After ending the video call, he modified the challenge details, changing the time limit to three months.

He then closed the projection and focused on his breathing, feeling the natural aura around him.

’I’ve already undergone six Blood Exchanges. Seven will be my limit!’

’Unfortunately, I can’t manage eight Blood Exchanges!’

’The limit for a Twelfth Level Calamity Beast is seven Blood Exchanges. Only the six absolute top-tier ones could possibly reach eight!’

’No, wait. If I can get my hands on Dragon Blood Grass, I might be able to achieve eight Blood Exchanges.’

’But Dragon Blood Grass is exceedingly rare. It has only ever appeared twice. Getting it will be incredibly difficult!’