《Martial God: Grinding from Mortal Flesh to Immortality》


 Chapter 1: Amended - 1 The Era of Conquest

    Chapter 1 - Amended: Chapter 1 The Era of ConquestGalactic Era, Year 8700.


    Tianqi Star, Yucai High School, Class 8 of Senior Year, Lu Sheng sat in the corner, propping his chin with one hand, looking out of the window in a daze.


    Although Lu Sheng seemed to be daydreaming, in fact, he was staring at a blue light screen only he could see.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Quasi Martial Artist (62/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (73/100) LV1]


    "I knew transmigrators have cheats!"


    "Eighteen years of waiting, finally here."


    Seeing the panel suddenly appear before him, Lu Sheng was first stunned, and then his heart surged with excitement.


    "My cheat... an attribute panel? Can solidify my abilities permanently, and each progress is a permanent boost?"


    Lu Sheng looked at the light screen in front of him, while half-heartedly listening to the homeroom teacher on the lectern.


    "In the Year 1 of the Galactic Era, humanity officially unified the Blue Planet, establishing the Human Federation. With the development of the first light-speed spaceship, a technological explosion occurred, and the Human Federation successfully stepped beyond the Milky Way Galaxy."


    "In the Year 1367 of the Galactic Era, an exploration fleet encountered an attack on Giant Spirit Star, discovering for the first time from the indigenous civilization of the Giant Spirit Race, the existence of a special energy named Spiritual Qi, and began researching this energy."


    "In the millennium of exploration that followed, many intelligent races were encountered, many of which possessed similar energies like Spiritual Qi, Spirituality, Death Qi, Dark Energy, etc. Their manifestations and names varied, but research showed these energies are essentially of the same origin, promoting life evolution..."


    Just then...


    "Lu Sheng, please explain the theoretical developments of the Human Federation following the discovery of this conclusion."


    On the lectern, the homeroom teacher Wang Zhen looked at the daydreaming Lu Sheng with an unpleasant expression.


    Lu Sheng, however, stood up directly. Although he was somewhat distracted by studying the panel, he was always good at these theories.


    "The Human Federation, based on this theory, discovered through further research on the history of those intelligent creatures that there were beings in the universe whose life evolution reached the end. These beings stood at the pinnacle of the universe and were referred to as gods, outer gods, immortals, etc., by various intelligent races."


    "And in our Human Federation, these beings whose life evolution reached the end are called Galactic Life Forms!"


    Lu Sheng, without blushing or heart racing, relied on the fragments he had just heard to answer the question.


    Wang Zhen, somewhat helpless, could only glare at Lu Sheng, "Some classmates shouldn''t think theory isn''t important. This will all be on the final exam! Sit down!"


    Speaking, Wang Zhen knocked heavily on the blackboard and continued, "Lu Sheng is right, those beings who evolved through Spiritual Qi to the end are known as Galactic Life Forms."


    "With this discovery, the Human Federation also began to study Spiritual Qi. Finally, in the Year 1700 of the Galactic Era, relying on theories and the remnants of numerous Ancient Martial Arts, as well as data obtained from exploring other intelligent races, humanity successfully researched different Spiritual Qi cultivation pathways!"


    "These can be roughly divided into the following three mainstream cultivation pathways!"


    "The first and also the primary path taken by most people in the Human Federation is the Martial Path, with Martial Artists focused on the body.


    Secondly, the path based on machinery, the Mechanical Transformer; as for the third, it''s the path focused on the spirit, the Cultivator!"


    "No matter which path, once formally embarked upon, one can be called a Transcendent!"


    "With the emergence of Transcendents, in the following millenniums, the Human Federation continued to expand its exploration of the universe, successfully discovering numerous habitable planets and colonizing 1700 planets."


    "Thus, the Human Federation entered an era of vigorous development. However, in the Year 3673 of the Galactic Era, the Human Federation encountered its first Galactic Life Form¡ªthe Doomsday Star!"


    As he spoke about this, a serious expression appeared on Wang Zhen''s face.


    Even Lu Sheng, upon hearing "Doomsday Star," recalled the records in history books.


    "Galactic Life Forms, according to federation history records, these Galactic Life Forms can easily destroy hundreds of stars!"


    Lu Sheng couldn''t help but sigh.


    At this moment, Wang Zhen''s voice continued, "The Doomsday Star itself is a movable black hole, feeding on planets. During the encounter with the Doomsday Star, six hundred of the 1700 human-colonized stars were lost in the war!"


    "Fortunately, in times of crisis, the Human Federation successfully birthed its first Galactic Life Form¡ªthe Lord of Ascension!"


    "The Lord of Ascension walked the path of technology as a Mechanical Transformer, relying on the support of Spiritual Qi technology, and built a mechanical body of stellar size with a star as its core."


    "Ultimately, the Lord of Ascension fought the Doomsday Star, successfully killing it and resolving the crisis for the Human Federation. However, the battle between the two Galactic Life Forms attracted two other Galactic Life Forms."


    "The Chaos Emperor Dragon and the Light of the Beginning!"


    "The Chaos Emperor Dragon''s true form is a stellar-sized Void Dragon Race, while the Light of the Beginning is the first shimmer from the birth of the universe."


    "Under these two Galactic Life Forms, there are different subordinate races."


    "The Chaos Emperor Dragon and the Light of the Beginning tried to devour the Lord of Ascension, but the Lord of Ascension managed to seriously injure and repel them at a great cost. Although the crisis was averted, the Lord of Ascension consumed too much Spiritual Qi and fell into slumber. To this day, it can barely awaken in critical moments, spending most of its time in a dormant state."


    At this time, Lu Sheng also finished studying the basic functions of the panel. Hearing Wang Zhen''s words, he couldn''t help but reflect: "From this time, the Human Federation truly discovered the essence of the universe, which is simply the survival of the fittest, the strong devour the weak, and the weak can only wait to die."


    "Even without this thought, other races would force you to have this thought. The essence of the universe... is a mad devour."


    "Until only one race remains in the universe. It was from this time that the Human Federation entered the era of the Great Conquest!"


    "Although the Lord of Ascension slumbered, following the era of the Great Conquest, the Human Federation birthed two more Galactic Life Forms."


    "One is Emperor Bai, who walked the extreme Martial Path, and the other is the Immortal, who walked the Spiritual Technique."


    "Emperor Bai, although usually traveling the galaxy in human form, can transform into a body as large as dozens of planets in battle."


    "As for the Immortal, whose original body was human, his current form is unknown. No one knows what form the Immortal is now in, but his Spiritual Power covers more than half of the Milky Way Galaxy!"


    "It is precisely because of the existence of these three Galactic Life Forms that Mechanical Transformers, Martial Artists, and the Cultivation School focusing on the spirit have become the three main pathways today!"


    Reflecting on this, Lu Sheng couldn''t help but shake his head: "Although the Human Federation is still stable, due to the mad nature of the universe, to make a name for yourself in the Human Federation, you still have to walk one of these three pathways and become a Transcendent!"


    "Alright, that''s all for today''s class!" S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    On the lectern, Wang Zhen exhaled deeply, looked around the classroom, and said.


    "Everyone, I hope you will work hard to improve your abilities. The path of Mechanical Transformers requires strong familial background support; the path of Cultivation requires strong spiritual talent, so I won''t say much about these two. But the path of Martial Artists..."


    "As long as you rely on your own efforts, you can also become a Galactic Life Form like Emperor Bai. This is the best path for most students!"


    Listening to Wang Zhen''s words, Lu Sheng''s face showed a wry smile.


    "Pay-to-win players walk the technology path, talent players walk the cultivation path, and only ordinary players walk the martial path, but they all have a bright future."


    "Moreover, the martial path''s combat power can only be considered average. Apart from strong vitality and a survival rate far exceeding the other two pathways, many aspects cannot compare with the other two. Only after reaching the fourth stage can it improve."


    "Even the martial peak of Emperor Bai is far less impressive than the other two Galactic Life Forms."


    "Leaving aside the Immortal whose Spiritual Power covers most of the Milky Way Galaxy, the body of the Lord of Ascension is the size of a star, which is 1.3 million times the difference between the Blue Planet and the sun."


    "And even Emperor Bai, in battle form, is only the size of dozens of planets..."


    Ring, ring, ring!


    The class bell rang, and Wang Zhen packed up his things and left the classroom, which became noisy.


    Only Lu Sheng quietly sat in his seat, contemplating.


    "Since I''m here, I should make the best of it. Although this world is dangerous and crazy, and the martial path seems a bit unpromising, I at least awakened the panel..."


    "Become a Martial Artist first, and try for Martial Arts School?"


    Lu Sheng blinked.


    The Human Federation entered the Great Conquest Era, with the number of colonized planets growing from over a thousand to over ten thousand habitable planets.


    The population base has reached a terrifying 90 trillion people.


    And to stand out among such a vast population base, for Lu Sheng''s situation, the only path is to walk the martial path, step into the Transcendent Stage, and be admitted to Martial Arts School!


    "However, getting into Martial Arts School isn''t that easy. I''m currently in the first semester of senior year, and the minimum requirement to get into Martial Arts School is to become a Transcendent before the final exam."


    "This is no small feat. After all, in my class, only four students have become Transcendents."


    Lu Sheng''s eyes scanned the classroom.


    Among these four Transcendent students, there''s one Martial Artist, one Cultivator, and the remaining two are Mechanical Transformers.


    The proportion is only one-tenth of the class. It seems low, but if placed in a 90 trillion population base, this number is quite high.


    Not to mention there''s still some time before the final exam, and more Transcendents may emerge during this period.


    Lu Sheng could already foresee how brutal the final exam would be.


    "Hiss!"


    Thinking of that scene, Lu Sheng couldn''t help but take a deep breath, rubbing his temples.


    "It''s really tough!"


    "But luckily, I have a cheat."

 Chapter 2: The Eternal Proof

    Chapter 2 - 2: The Eternal ProofThe next class... is the martial arts class, which requires going to the school''s specialized martial arts training room for lessons.


    Yucai High School, Martial Arts Training Room.


    Lu Sheng put on his dedicated training clothes and stood quietly in the crowd, waiting for the teacher to arrive.


    Not long after, a middle-aged man with muscles and a face devoid of expression walked in. He wore a dark green shirt, and there was a ferocious scar on his face, adding a bit of menace to his appearance.


    Lu Sheng glanced at him, only to meet the man''s gaze. Instantly, a chill ran down his spine, causing goosebumps to rise all over his body.


    The feeling was like facing a ferocious beast, full of aggressiveness.


    "I won''t waste words. Today''s lesson officially begins. Everyone, strike the Longevity Posture for me to check your progress..."


    Gao Feng''s voice rang out, and the students of Class Eight each took up the Longevity Posture, waiting for Gao Feng''s inspection.


    The Longevity Posture stance was nothing special; its only merit was its ease of learning, suitable for anyone from the very young to the elderly.


    Even if one couldn''t rely on the Longevity Posture, it could still help prolong life, fend off certain viruses, and reduce the chances of illness.


    The purpose of the Human Federation in promoting the Longevity Posture was to extend the lifespan of ordinary people.


    Standing in a corner, Lu Sheng followed the memories in his mind, calming his thoughts and assuming the posture. A familiar sensation immediately emerged from his heart.


    It felt as if he had done it many times before.


    Lu Sheng''s breathing slowed, and as he inhaled and exhaled, he felt a warm current from his dantian slowly flowing to his limbs and bones.


    But as time passed, Lu Sheng could feel a wave of itchiness spreading from his muscles, bones, and even his skin, as if countless ants were gnawing at his flesh and bones.


    His muscles began secreting lactic acid, and Lu Sheng''s body started to sway.


    "Place your hands at a forty-degree angle, your posture is off!"


    At that moment, Gao Feng''s voice came from behind Lu Sheng. Immediately, Lu Sheng felt Gao Feng adjusting the angle of his hands.


    Before Lu Sheng could speak, a caption appeared in front of his eyes.


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    With the appearance of the caption, a subtle insight about the Longevity Posture flooded Lu Sheng''s mind, and the warm current in his body seemed to grow stronger.


    The previous sensation of itchiness and soreness weakened a bit, and Lu Sheng''s once wobbly body stabilized.


    "Hmm? What''s this..."


    Lu Sheng was momentarily stunned, then hurriedly opened his system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Prospective Martial Artist (62/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (74/100) LV1]


    "The proficiency of the Longevity Posture increased by one point! What''s more, even with just a one-point increase, I can maintain this state all the time!"


    "In other words... my insight and state concerning the Longevity Posture will be constantly at its peak thanks to the system panel!"


    "Every improvement can be permanently retained!"


    Lu Sheng''s eyes lit up.


    At this point, Lu Sheng understood the purpose of the system panel.


    To put it simply, his state would always remain at its peak, and every progress made would be a permanent step forward. With this sustained growth, it was only a matter of time before he became a top-tier martial artist.


    If explained in more sophisticated terms, it would mean establishing a firm Daluo Foundation, achieving forever!


    "What a treasure!"


    Lu Sheng marveled for a moment and then, without any further ado, continued to practice the Longevity Posture with his newly corrected form, leveraging Gao Feng''s guidance.


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    Captions appeared in front of his eyes, and the bell signaling the end of the class rang gently.


    "Alright, today''s martial arts class ends here. When you return, practice diligently. Your next martial arts class is in two days. I will check your progress then. If anyone slacks off, hmph!"


    Gao Feng snorted coldly and strode out of the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    He left behind a group of wailing students from Class 8, Senior Year 3.


    "Sigh, Teacher Gao Feng is indeed a formidable martial artist, but he is too strict. I just slacked off for one day and was immediately caught and given a good lecture."


    "You got off easy. Just now, Teacher Gao slapped my back, and it''s still red and hurting!"


    Listening to these voices, Lu Sheng gradually stopped his practice of the Longevity Posture.


    "Just this one class raised my Longevity Posture proficiency to seventy-six. It seems it won''t take long to achieve Perfection. Once I perfect the Longevity Posture, I can more quickly join the ranks of the Transcendent and become an Official Martial Artist!"


    Lu Sheng''s eyes sparkled, and after clenching his fist, he left the Martial Arts Training Hall without looking back.


    The Martial Arts Training Hall at Yucai High School was only available during class time. After class, students had to leave and make way for the next class.


    Fortunately, after this class, school was over, and there were two days of the weekend ahead, giving Lu Sheng plenty of time to continue his practice.


    In the changing room, Lu Sheng changed into his regular clothes and headed home.


    Lu Sheng was an orphan. According to the fragmented memories in his mind, when Lu Sheng was a month old, the planet he lived on was invaded by other life forms. His parents sent Lu Sheng on an escape ship, and he was later rescued by a Human Federation rescue team.


    Regarding the identity or appearance of Lu Sheng''s parents, the memories were vague fragments, so Lu Sheng didn''t know their names or looks.


    The only thing accompanying Lu Sheng was a jade token he always carried with him, with the character "Lu" engraved on the front and "Sheng" on the back.


    The orphanage that took in Lu Sheng named him based on the characters on this jade token.


    Though an orphan, after coming of age, the Human Federation allocated a house to Lu Sheng, which was much better compared to his previous life.


    After all, the current Human Federation controlled thousands of colonized planets. They lacked strong individuals and resources, but land was plentiful.


    When Lu Sheng transmigrated here, he wondered if there was something special about the jade token, but after observing for some time, he regrettably realized it was just an ordinary jade token.


    No different from the jade sold in the streets.


    "Whatever, I have the system now. As long as I keep grinding, everything will work out."


    Lu Sheng dismissed the thought and quickly returned home. After a simple dinner, he started practicing the Longevity Posture.


    However, after two hours of training, no captions popped up, and there was no increase in the proficiency on the system panel, still stuck at seventy-six.


    "Hmm? Why hasn''t it grown?"


    Soon, Lu Sheng understood.


    "Of course, during the martial arts class, Teacher Gao guided me once, making my Longevity Posture stance more standard. That must be the reason!"


    "After all, self-practice naturally progresses slower without guidance. The panel''s ability merely solidifies each progress..."


    Lu Sheng pondered briefly and started recalling Gao Feng''s guidance, trying to incrementally improve his Longevity Posture.


    Soon, the two days of the weekend passed.


    During these two days, aside from practicing the Longevity Posture, Lu Sheng did the same, practicing diligently.


    With this rigorous training, Lu Sheng''s Longevity Posture proficiency finally increased by eight points in two days!


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Prospective Martial Artist (64/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (84/100) LV1]


    Looking at the system panel, Lu Sheng took deep breaths of fresh air.


    "Eighty-four percent. Self-training is still too slow; I really need guidance from a martial artist like Teacher Gao for quicker proficiency improvement."


    "But... going from seventy-three to eighty-four in two and a half days, that speed... is already quite good!" S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I''ve been practicing the Longevity Posture for three years now, but despite daily practice, progress has been slow because one can''t always maintain peak condition. Often, even with mastered techniques, one might forget or regress."


    "But now, with the attribute panel, my condition stays at peak forever, and any improvement is permanent!"


    Lu Sheng smiled at the system panel in front of him.

 Chapter 3: Revised - 3 Makeup Class

    Chapter 3 - Revised: Chapter 3 Makeup Class"Aside from the Longevity Posture, my Martial Arts Realm progress has also improved a bit. Although it''s small, I can still feel a slight increase in my internal strength."


    Lu Sheng clenched his fist and smiled slightly.


    "Although practicing the Longevity Posture does not directly enhance the Martial Artist Realm, the higher my Longevity Posture proficiency, the better it will be for my Realm improvement. Once my Longevity Posture reaches perfection, I will be able to enter the Extraordinary Realm at the fastest speed!"


    Lu Sheng said this and exhaled deeply.


    He then went to the bathroom for a quick freshen-up, changed into his clothes, and left home, heading towards school.


    The weekend was over, and today was a school day.


    After arriving at Senior Class 8, Lu Sheng sat down in his seat, but at that moment, a chubby figure approached Lu Sheng, eyeing him suspiciously.


    "Hey, Lu Sheng, you''ve been acting a bit weird these past few days. On ordinary weekends you''re either asking me to join you for a part-time job or to go to the internet cafe. Why haven''t I heard from you at all this weekend?"


    This person was Zhao Feng, Lu Sheng''s close friend.


    "No way! Are you experiencing some sort of breakthrough in the Longevity Posture? Your skin looks so radiant, it must be it!"


    Zhao Feng pinched Lu Sheng''s face and exclaimed.


    "Get lost!"


    Lu Sheng laughed as he slapped Zhao Feng''s hand away, speaking irritably.


    It was no surprise Zhao Feng could notice this since the Longevity Posture was designed for longevity and health improvement. Although it doesn''t significantly increase strength, every breakthrough in the Longevity Posture helps expel certain impurities from the body.


    So naturally, after Lu Sheng increased his Longevity Posture proficiency by eleven points, he appeared much more refreshed, hence Zhao Feng''s remark about his skin''s radiance.


    "Damn, you sneaky guy, secretly grinding over the weekend, huh?"


    Zhao Feng grabbed Lu Sheng''s arm and kept shaking it. Lu Sheng, finding Zhao Feng''s shaking frustrating, glanced around the classroom and then froze.


    "Hmm? How come Zhao Zhijie and the others are not here?"


    By now, the classroom was almost full, but the four classmates who had entered the Extraordinary Realm were absent.


    "Oh, they have been transferred to the Elite Class!"


    Zhao Feng, sitting beside Lu Sheng, said carelessly.


    "Elite Class?"


    Lu Sheng was taken aback.


    "Don''t tell me you don''t know - Old Wang sent the news to the class group over the weekend. Check for yourself."


    Zhao Feng looked at Lu Sheng surprised.


    Lu Sheng quickly looked at his phone. He had been so focused on practicing the Longevity Posture over the weekend that he hadn''t checked any messages. When he opened the class group, he indeed saw a message from their homeroom teacher Wang Zhen.


    Basically, the message said that students in their class who had entered the Extraordinary Realm would be transferred to the school''s Elite Class and enjoy the highest level of resource treatment.


    Additionally, students who entered the Extraordinary Realm later could also apply to join the Elite Class.


    The Elite Class was divided into two stages. For the first half of the semester, the focus was mainly on resource-tilted cultivation, while in the second half, the emphasis was on training students in actual combat skills.


    In short... the earlier you joined the Elite Class, the better!


    "Elite Class... originally I didn''t feel much pressure or motivation, but now... I do."


    Lu Sheng muttered softly.


    Since he crossed over, Lu Sheng had practiced martial arts mainly to protect himself. During the last Martial Arts class, Gao Feng had given him an irresistible reason.


    If he didn''t practice martial arts, one day when intelligent extraterrestrial life invaded Tianqi Star, Lu Sheng would meet a dead end!


    Lu Sheng''s childhood experiences had already explained this.


    On a planet, all life forms, except the lucky ones like Lu Sheng who escaped in their youth, perished!


    A living example was right in front of Lu Sheng.


    "To progress further in Martial Arts, the Elite Class is indispensable. Even... I need to join the Elite Class as quickly as possible. If I miss out on the resources in the first half of the semester, it will be troublesome."


    Lu Sheng sat at his desk, muttering to himself, deep in thought.


    But soon, the noise in the classroom interrupted Lu Sheng''s thoughts. He snapped back to reality and noticed that the classmates were already heading outside the classroom. Lu Sheng recalled that the first class of the day was the Martial Arts class.


    He quickly stood up and, together with his close friend Zhao Feng, went towards the changing room of the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    A few moments later, Lu Sheng and Zhao Feng, now in training uniforms, stood inside the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Lu Sheng''s eyes held a hint of anticipation: "Last Martial Arts class, Teacher Gao Feng casually guided me, which increased my Longevity Posture proficiency by three points. If I do well this time and get more guidance from Teacher Gao Feng, maybe... I can quickly increase my Longevity Posture proficiency to eighty-eight or even higher!"


    Lu Sheng was hopeful, but his anticipation was quickly shattered.


    Footsteps approached, and Lu Sheng turned to look, but it wasn''t Gao Feng. Instead, it was an unfamiliar old man, around seventy or eighty years old. Although his Qi Blood was still strong, the feeling he gave Lu Sheng was nowhere near as profound as Gao Feng.


    The old man came before them and said lightly, "Let me introduce myself, I''m Zhang Yang, and I''ll be responsible for your upcoming Martial Arts classes. As for your teacher Gao Feng, he has already been transferred to the Elite Class. No more chatter, let''s start the class..."


    Hearing Zhang Yang''s words, Lu Sheng was stunned.


    "Teacher Gao Feng... has been transferred to the Elite Class!"


    But from this, it was evident that Gao Feng''s Martial Arts Realm was definitely profound. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be assigned to guide the Elite Class students.


    "Alas, what a pity."


    Lu Sheng sighed but obediently assumed the Longevity Posture stance and began training.


    However, after three consecutive hours, even though Zhang Yang provided guidance, the effect was clearly not as good as Gao Feng''s casual pointers. After three hours, the Longevity Posture proficiency only increased by one point.


    However, his Martial Artist Realm had improved slightly with these three hours of training.


    After the Martial Arts class ended, Lu Sheng went to the changing room. While changing into his regular clothes, he opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Junior Martial Artist (65/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (85/100) LV1]


    "Even though Teacher Zhang Yang''s lectures are slightly better than practicing alone, they''re still too slow. At this rate, taking away daytime classes, it might take a week to achieve Longevity Posture perfection. Moreover, Longevity Posture perfection doesn''t guarantee that my Martial Arts Realm will enter the Extraordinary Realm."


    Lu Sheng felt a bit helpless.


    Increasing Longevity Posture proficiency only speeds up the improvement of his Martial Artist Realm.


    "If this continues, I''ll join the Elite Class after at least a month. The resource disparity over this month..."


    Lu Sheng gritted his teeth as if making a decision.


    "A single step behind, step behind forever. I cannot maintain the status quo anymore. Maybe... I could try seeking extra tutoring."


    Lu Sheng made up his mind.


    After school, Lu Sheng ignored Zhao Feng''s invitation to the internet cafe and directly ran home, turning on the outdated optical brain and entering his personal terminal.


    Although it was an era of technological explosion, Lu Sheng, being an orphan, had no reliable income. Therefore, things like the optical brain were secondhand purchases from the scrap market.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Citizen Level: Ordinary Citizen]


    [Federation Points: 3000]


    "Still have 3000 Federation Points. That should be enough!"


    Looking at his savings, Lu Sheng rubbed his chin. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Federation Points were the universal currency in the Human Federation. Due to his orphan status, Lu Sheng received a monthly subsidy of 300 Federation Points. The school also provided an additional 200 points monthly for impoverished students, and the school meals were free. Furthermore, the house allocated by the Human Federation was free.


    Consequently, Lu Sheng saved quite a few Federation Points. However, Lu Sheng also bought some necessary living supplies and cultivation resources monthly, so he only had 3000 Federation Points left.


    "Should... be enough!"


    Lu Sheng muttered and immediately opened the Tianqi Star education website, searching for information on the Longevity Posture and posting a tutoring reward.


    For Lu Sheng, he didn''t need an actual Martial Artist to guide him. A person with enough experience in the Longevity Posture and a reasonable price would suffice.


    Soon, after Lu Sheng posted the reward, requests started popping up on his personal terminal page.


    Lu Sheng carefully screened them and finally settled on one person''s information.


    "Li Mo, Tianqi Heavy Industry Health Association member, skilled in Longevity Posture and a series of Health Cultivation Techniques, Extraordinary Martial Artist, tutoring fee: 500 Federation Points per session!"


    "He''s the one!"


    Lu Sheng focused on Li Mo''s information.


    As a Health Association member, he should have significant expertise in Longevity Posture and other Health Cultivation Techniques, which was exactly what Lu Sheng needed.


    Most importantly, the price was affordable and cost-effective.


    Immediately, Lu Sheng contacted Li Mo through the personal terminal and confirmed the lesson time, finalizing the payment.


    In an instant, 500 Federation Points were deducted, causing a pang of heartache for Lu Sheng.


    "This is my monthly subsidy. I hope... you won''t disappoint me!"


    With only 2500 Federation Points left, Lu Sheng sighed and stepped out of his house.

 Chapter 4: Student Loans

    Chapter 4 - 4: Student LoansLi Mo was an ordinary mechanic at Tianqi Heavy Industry.


    After retiring, he was so used to the workdays that he decided to come back to Tianqi Heavy Industry on rehiring. Currently, he''s responsible for mechanical repairs at Tianqi Heavy Industry and has taken on a few apprentices. Each day, he commands his apprentices to repair the broken machines, enjoying the leisurely pace.


    In addition, because he was highly skilled in longevity techniques like the Longevity Posture when he was young, he joined the Health Association of Tianqi Heavy Industry. In his spare time, he also taught some classes to earn extra money.


    When Lu Sheng first met Li Mo, it was in Li Mo''s workshop. At that moment, Li Mo was wearing protective work clothes, lying on a chair and directing his apprentices to repair the machinery.


    Noticing Lu Sheng''s arrival, Li Mo turned his head to look at Lu Sheng: "Lu Sheng? That kid from my class?"


    Lu Sheng nodded and grinned at Li Mo: "Uncle, when do we start the class?"


    Seeing Li Mo, Lu Sheng immediately felt at ease. Despite the fact that Li Mo''s records showed he was over ninety years old, Lu Sheng could still sense that Li Mo''s internal Qi Blood was very abundant, almost comparable to Zhang Yang''s.


    Only longevity techniques like the Longevity Posture could allow an elderly person to maintain such strong Qi Blood at such an age.


    "Follow me!"


    Li Mo leisurely stood up from his recliner and led Lu Sheng to an empty room.


    "Show me a complete set of Longevity Posture, and I''ll point out your weaknesses. If you have any questions, ask them quickly. This class is only two hours long."


    Lu Sheng quickly nodded and then performed a full set of Longevity Posture.


    "Hmm, not bad, you have some skill, but your hands are still too stiff. The Longevity Posture emphasizes softness and relaxation, try to relax your muscles, feel as if you are like flowing water..."


    As a member of the Health Association, after watching Lu Sheng''s complete set of Longevity Posture, Li Mo pointed out all of Lu Sheng''s weaknesses one by one.


    Under Li Mo''s guidance, Lu Sheng performed the full set of Longevity Posture again and immediately felt a different understanding, this change made Lu Sheng''s heart burn with enthusiasm.


    Although Li Mo couldn''t compare to Gao Feng in martial arts, his expertise in the Longevity Posture was extremely terrifying.


    After all, Li Mo had spent a lifetime as a mechanic but also practiced the Longevity Posture for a lifetime. His experience was extraordinary, especially in teaching.


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    As the lesson progressed, the subtitles continuously appeared in front of Lu Sheng.


    Soon, the class ended, and Lu Sheng reluctantly stopped his movements. Li Mo smiled at Lu Sheng: "Your comprehension is quite good. Today''s lesson ends here."


    Though a bit regretful, Lu Sheng was nonetheless thrilled.


    In just this one class, he had increased his Longevity Posture proficiency by three points.


    It was even faster than Zhang Yang''s martial arts class, and almost comparable to Gao Feng''s guidance.


    "This five hundred Federation Points were well spent!"


    Lu Sheng clenched his fist and then, in front of Li Mo, spent all his remaining two thousand five hundred Federation Points on Li Mo''s classes, making Li Mo beam with joy.


    ...


    Time passed by minute by minute.


    Soon, three days had gone by. S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In those three days, besides practicing the Longevity Posture in his martial arts classes at school, Lu Sheng spent all his other time with Li Mo.


    He successfully completed five lessons.


    The results were indeed evident.


    When Lu Sheng performed a full set of Longevity Posture in front of Li Mo, a subtitle slowly appeared.


    [Longevity Posture Proficiency +1]


    [Ding, Longevity Posture cultivation perfected]


    The system notification exploded in Lu Sheng''s mind, making his body tremble slightly as an inexplicable power flowed quietly throughout his body.


    The warmth activated every cell in his body.


    Lu Sheng quickly opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Junior Martial Artist (70/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (100/100) LV1]


    His Longevity Posture proficiency reached 100%, and even his Martial Artist progress improved to 70%.


    "Previously, it was only at 68, but after perfecting the Longevity Posture, it increased by two more points, reaching 70%. This means I''m getting closer to becoming a Transcendent!"


    Lu Sheng clenched his fist, full of excitement.


    "Now that my Longevity Posture is perfected, there''s no need to continue the lessons. I should just practice it every day, letting my Martial Artist progress slowly reach 100% to become a Transcendent."


    "It shouldn''t take more than a month before I can become a Transcendent and join the Elite Class."


    Lu Sheng took a deep breath. Although he had wasted half a month compared to Zhao Zhijie and others, there''s still plenty of time for the first semester, and he should be able to catch up with more effort.


    "Not bad, not bad, your body moves like flowing water, and your breathing guides your entire flesh and blood. You have perfected the first stage of the Longevity Posture!"


    At this moment, Li Mo''s cheerful voice came.


    Lu Sheng grinned and said to Li Mo: "Thank you, Uncle."


    With that, he was about to say goodbye to Li Mo, but before he could leave, Li Mo called him back.


    "Wait a moment."


    Lu Sheng paused, looking at Li Mo with a ripple in his heart.


    "Hmm? This plot feels familiar, could it be... just like in those novels, an adventure is about to happen to me, the protagonist?"


    Lu Sheng felt a surge of excitement in his heart.


    An elderly mentor, hidden talents, guidance, recognition... this plot felt so familiar.


    However, what Li Mo said next made Lu Sheng''s expression freeze instantly.


    "Old man here thinks your family isn''t that well-off, right? After taking six lessons from me, your savings should be nearly exhausted, right?"


    "Old man here can provide some assistance for you, but it''s more like a student loan, which you''ll have to repay in the future."


    Lu Sheng''s mouth twitched slightly. Oh man, I thought it was an adventure, turns out it''s a student loan.


    However, Lu Sheng did not refuse but looked at Li Mo, waiting for him to continue.


    Li Mo continued: "This student loan is also part of my side job. It''s funded by Tianqi Heavy Industry specifically for Transcendent candidates on Tianqi Star. The aim is to cultivate Transcendents to enhance the planet''s strength. As the largest corporation on Tianqi Star, this amount of money is just a drop in the ocean for Tianqi Heavy Industry."


    "Even after retiring and coming back, I often accept teaching assignments, and I''ve provided this service to many youngsters. You have already perfected the Longevity Posture, so crossing into the Extraordinary Stage, into the first realm of Qi Blood, is just a matter of time."


    "So, what do you think, interested?"


    Li Mo smiled while looking at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng didn''t answer immediately but started to think it over.


    As Li Mo said, he had already perfected the Longevity Posture, and entering the first-stage Qi Blood Realm was just a matter of time.


    The Federation refers to the ultimate evolved beings as Galactic Life Forms, and before one becomes a Galactic Life Form, there are nine stages to go through.


    Among martial artists, the first stage is the Qi Blood Realm.


    Once one becomes a first-stage Qi Blood Realm Transcendent, even working a job would earn several times more than that of an ordinary person. This student loan... wouldn''t be difficult to pay back.


    Lu Sheng pulled out his portable brain and searched for ''student loans'' in front of Li Mo. He found that there were many student loans available on Tianqi Star, mostly funded by large corporations and some by the Federation Government.


    "A student loan... it''s not impossible. What I lack most now is time. Joining the Elite Class as soon as possible is the goal. Borrowing some money to purchase cultivation resources would allow me to break through to the Qi Blood Realm faster, join the Elite Class, and the resources from the Elite Class would make repayment easy."


    After thinking it over for a while, Lu Sheng decided to sign a student loan agreement.


    Lu Sheng borrowed ten thousand Federation Points from Li Mo as a student loan, agreeing to repay twelve thousand five hundred Federation Points within five years, with an annual interest rate of 5%, or sooner if possible.


    After signing the agreement, Li Mo cheerfully lifted his hand, slid a few times on his bracelet, and Lu Sheng''s personal terminal received a notification of ten thousand Federation Points being credited to his account.


    "Ten thousand Federation Points should be enough to buy plenty of cultivation resources. I''ll strive to break through to the Qi Blood Realm within three days!"


    Lu Sheng chuckled, ready to say goodbye.


    "Hold on, kid!"


    At this moment, Li Mo''s voice sounded again. Lu Sheng turned back, looking at Li Mo with a strange expression.


    Li Mo rubbed his hands together and pulled out a data pad from his pocket. With a smile, he said to Lu Sheng: "Kid, you probably want to buy some resources, right? I happen to have a part-time job that allows you to get a discount when purchasing resources."


    Lu Sheng: ???


    Uncle, you''re really providing all-in-one service here.


    Alright, I, Lu Sheng, have now experienced the full-service treatment.


    Although wanting to complain inwardly, Lu Sheng ultimately did not refuse.


    In this era of great conquest, not having some strength or becoming a Transcendent left Lu Sheng feeling insecure.


    So, with Li Mo''s help, Lu Sheng bought a bottle of Basic Qi Blood Pills and a first-stage Qi Blood Pill.


    Just these two pills exhausted the entire ten thousand Federation Points loan.


    In this current era, the Human Federation is not short of food but lacks cultivation resources. Hence, the price of cultivation resources has always been very high.


    After purchasing, Li Mo promised that someone would deliver the pills to Lu Sheng''s home shortly, so Lu Sheng returned home directly.

 Chapter 5: Revised - 5 Achieving the Extraordinary

    Chapter 5 - Revised: Chapter 5 Achieving the ExtraordinaryLu Sheng had just gotten home when the doorbell rang.


    "That was quick."


    Lu Sheng was a bit surprised. He opened the door, and there stood Li Mo with a big smile on his face.


    "Hey, old man, you..."


    Lu Sheng''s expression grew a bit strange.


    Li Mo handed a box to Lu Sheng with a grin, "A side job, a side job!"


    "Don''t forget to give me a five-star rating!"


    With that, Li Mo turned and left.


    "This old man, doing so many jobs at his age, even more industrious than me..."


    Watching Li Mo''s back, Lu Sheng''s mouth twitched slightly.


    He finally closed the door, opened the box, and saw a bottle of blood-red pills beside a glass bottle containing a single dark-red pill.


    "A bottle of Basic Qi Blood Pills, enough to cultivate my current realm to perfection. And the remaining Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill... for Breaking the Realm."


    Lu Sheng''s gaze was fervent as he stared at the Qi Blood Pills in the box.


    He then called his class teacher Wang Zhen, asking for a one-day leave.


    Leave requests were common in the school, after all, breakthroughs in cultivation often took a long time. Without asking much, Wang Zhen granted Lu Sheng''s request.


    "Today is Thursday, a day off tomorrow, followed by a two-day weekend. In these three days, I''ll strive to reach the Qi Blood Realm, and then I can join the Elite Class."


    Calculating silently, Lu Sheng opened the bottle of Basic Qi Blood Pills, took out a pill, and swallowed it without hesitation.


    The pill dissolved in his throat, transforming into a stream of warmth that spread throughout his body.


    Without wasting time, Lu Sheng immediately assumed the Longevity Posture at the perfection level.


    Using the posture''s power, he began refining the pill''s energy.


    [Cultivation Progress +1]


    [Cultivation Progress +1]


    [Cultivation Progress +1]


    Soon, progress figures floated rapidly in front of Lu Sheng''s eyes.


    And so, he continued to refine the Basic Qi Blood Pills, using the perfected Longevity Posture to accelerate the process.


    Two days passed by in a flash.


    In his room, Lu Sheng struck the final pose of Longevity Posture, a warm stream of power coursing through his body, raising his internal temperature by several degrees.


    The sensation was accompanied by an explosive force.


    "Whew!"


    Lu Sheng let out a long breath, opening his eyes.


    "Finally, my progress is maxed out!"


    He smiled, and with a thought, the system panel appeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Pre-Martial Artist (100/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (100/100) LV1]


    Now that his progress was maxed as a Pre-Martial Artist, it was time to Break the Realm.


    Once successful, Lu Sheng would step into the realm of the Transcendent.


    "The Basic Qi Blood Pills are finished, only the Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill remains."


    He looked at the box containing the single unused Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill.


    "Now... to Break the Realm!"


    Lu Sheng sat on his bed, adjusting his state of mind.


    As a Pre-Martial Artist at perfection, with a perfected Longevity Posture and the Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill, Lu Sheng saw no possibility of failure.


    Although Grade-1 Qi Blood Pills were meant for Qi Blood Martial Artists, this one would still meet his needs, albeit being a bit too intense for a Pre-Martial Artist.


    Moreover, there were better and gentler resources for Breaking the Realm, but they were expensive.


    Lu Sheng couldn''t afford them.


    After careful consideration, he decided the Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill was the best alternative.


    After a few hours of adjusting to his peak state, Lu Sheng took the Grade-1 Qi Blood Pill and swallowed it.


    Instantly, a violent surge of Qi Blood Power spread throughout his body.


    The intense energy raged through him, causing waves of sharp pain.


    Lu Sheng''s face shifted slightly. Despite anticipating the pill''s fierce energy, enduring it was another matter.


    Without hesitation, he assumed the Longevity Posture to neutralize the pill''s energy.


    Qi Blood Power flowed through him fiercely.


    With the posture''s neutralizing effect, Lu Sheng felt his body''s cells come alive, frantically absorbing the energy.


    The duration was uncertain, but Lu Sheng, holding the posture, suddenly trembled.


    A powerful aura burst from him.


    His eyes opened.


    "I''ve reached the Qi Blood Realm!"


    As his words fell, mighty Qi Blood Power swirled within him, exuding a formidable aura.


    With a thought, the system panel reappeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (1/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (100/100)]


    The realm description changed from Pre-Martial Artist to Qi Blood Realm.


    This signified Lu Sheng''s official entry into the Transcendent tier.


    "Transcendent... finally, I''ve crossed into this realm!"


    Lu Sheng''s eyes sparkled with undisguised joy.


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    "I must admit, becoming a Transcendent and entering the Qi Blood Realm has significantly boosted my combat strength. I can probably exert hundreds of kilograms of force with a single punch now."


    Feeling the immense energy within, Lu Sheng smacked his lips.


    "Having become a Transcendent now, the next step is to join the Elite Class."


    "Although being a Martial Artist is said to require the least resources¡ªa field full of grind, with cultivation resources, progress is faster. With the system panel, I can surpass most Martial Artists!"


    Lu Sheng murmured, his smile unwavering.


    He glanced outside; the night had already enveloped Tianqi Star with scattered stars shimmering in the dark sky.


    "I''ll adjust my state, and tomorrow I''ll ask my old class teacher about joining the Elite Class."


    Lu Sheng smiled, consolidated his cultivation level, briefly washed up, and then went to bed.

 Chapter 6 Test Passed

    Chapter 6 - 6 Test PassedThe next day, the sunshine gently sprinkled down, awakening the entire Tianqi Star.


    Lu Sheng also woke up early and headed directly to school. Now that he had become a Transcendent in the Qi Blood Realm, there was no need to waste time staying in the regular class.


    Because the first class was Martial Arts, Lu Sheng directly went to find his homeroom teacher, Wang Zhen.


    "Huh? You want to join the Elite Class? You''ve become a Transcendent?"


    Wang Zhen looked at Lu Sheng in front of him, his expression slightly stunned.


    But soon, a hint of joy appeared on his face. After all, having a Transcendent in his class was a great benefit to his work performance.


    However... that wasn''t something that could be proven just by saying it.


    Although Wang Zhen also felt the abundant Qi Blood Power within Lu Sheng, there were still procedures to go through to enter the Elite Class.


    "Alright, since you''ve become a Transcendent, entering the Elite Class shouldn''t be a problem. But the procedure still needs to be completed. Just in time for your Martial Arts class, why don''t we let Zhang Yang test you?"


    Wang Zhen pushed his glasses and said to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng had no doubts about this and agreed wholeheartedly.


    Wang Zhen then smiled, stood up, patted Lu Sheng''s shoulder, and said, "Let''s go, it''s class time. I''ll take you to find Teacher Zhang Yang."


    Saying that, he led Lu Sheng to the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Meanwhile, in the Martial Arts Training Hall, the students of Class Eight of Year Three had already changed into their Cultivation Suits, waiting for Zhang Yang''s arrival.


    Among the crowd, Zhao Feng constantly looked around, unable to find the figure he wanted to see, and scratched his head suspiciously. "That''s strange. Why isn''t Lu Sheng here?"


    "That guy''s been acting weird lately. He hasn''t even been to the internet caf¨¦, and he wouldn''t join me for part-time jobs. Weird."


    Zhao Feng murmured puzzledly.


    Beside him, a classmate who played well with him laughed and said, "Who knows? Maybe he''s being kept, spending time in the arms of a rich woman these days."


    "Don''t say that. With Lu Sheng''s looks, it''s actually possible." Zhao Feng couldn''t help but feel a little worried.


    However, with Zhang Yang''s arrival, the students of Class Eight stopped their chatter, bringing a serene atmosphere to the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Zhang Yang glanced around indifferently and said plainly.


    "Alright, let''s start today''s Martial Arts class. Everyone, continue to practice Longevity Posture."


    As soon as he said that, a wave of groans arose among the crowd.


    "Ugh, Longevity Posture again. We''ve been practicing it every day, but I haven''t seen much improvement in my strength. How long will it take to become a Transcendent?"


    "Yeah, it''s still about being born into a good family. If I were born into a good family, I''d get mechanical modifications straight away. Practicing martial arts wouldn''t even be necessary."


    Listening to these comments, Zhang Yang snorted coldly, just about to say something when he heard laughter coming from the door.


    "Teacher Zhang Yang, I need to trouble you with something."


    Hearing this, Zhang Yang and several students from Class Eight looked over.


    They saw Wang Zhen bringing Lu Sheng slowly towards them from the entrance of the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    "Huh? Lu Sheng? What''s he doing by Old Wang''s side?"


    "Could he have done something wrong? Haha, I knew he was up to something these days. He must have messed up."


    Zhao Feng also noticed Lu Sheng at the door, his face showing slight concern, mouthing words towards Lu Sheng.


    "What have you been up to?"


    Lu Sheng clearly noticed Zhao Feng''s actions. He was very familiar with this close friend of his and could easily understand his lip-reading.


    He did not reply, merely following Wang Zhen silently towards Zhang Yang.


    "Teacher Wang, what''s this about?"


    Zhang Yang also noticed Lu Sheng behind Wang Zhen. He recognized Lu Sheng; although he hadn''t taught Class Eight for long, Lu Sheng''s progress in the Longevity Posture had left quite an impression on him.


    Wang Zhen smiled and said, "Lu Sheng has broken through to the Qi Blood Realm. According to school rules, I need a Martial Arts teacher to verify it. Once confirmed, he can apply to join the Elite Class."


    Wang Zhen''s words echoed within the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    In an instant, several students from Class Eight nearby showed shocked expressions, staring at Lu Sheng in disbelief.


    Even Zhao Feng gaped at Lu Sheng, his mouth wide open, large enough to fit an egg.


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    A flash of surprise flickered across Zhang Yang''s eyes.


    "He''s become a Transcendent?"


    A rare look of emotion appeared on Zhang Yang''s usually indifferent face, but he quickly reverted to normal.


    "Show me a full set of Longevity Posture."


    Zhang Yang fixed his gaze on Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng didn''t hesitate at all and immediately began performing the Longevity Posture according to Zhang Yang''s request.


    Flowing like water, the entire set of Longevity Posture was performed seamlessly, causing Zhang Yang''s eyes to burst with brilliant light.


    "Body as flowing water, with each breath, the whole body''s flesh and blood are mobilized. This is perfection-level Longevity Posture!"


    "Great, great, very good!"


    A smile appeared on Zhang Yang''s usually stern face.


    "What? Perfection-level Longevity Posture?"


    Zhang Yang''s words detonated like a bomb among the students of Class Eight.


    One by one, the students looked at Lu Sheng in disbelief.


    "Lu Sheng managed to cultivate Longevity Posture to perfection? How is that possible? Just a while ago, his progress was similar to mine, how did it suddenly..."


    "Hiss!"


    Zhao Feng gasped, looking at Lu Sheng with a gaze filled with strangeness.


    "Why? How could this happen!"


    Zhao Feng couldn''t make sense of it. They were just drinking and doing part-time jobs together not long ago, and now suddenly his buddy became a Transcendent?


    "Come, punch me. Let me see your power."


    Zhang Yang looked at Lu Sheng with admiration in his eyes.


    "Teacher Zhang, pardon me!"


    Lu Sheng took a deep breath, steadied his stance, clenched his right fist, and thrust it towards Zhang Yang.


    It was a simple punch, yet it mobilized all his Qi Blood Power, bursting with great might.


    However, before Lu Sheng''s fist could even get close, Zhang Yang lightly swatted it away with one palm.


    Smack!


    Lu Sheng''s move was instantly disrupted, his fist thrusting into the air.


    "Good, this power is rare among those just entering the Qi Blood Realm. This test, you''ve passed!"


    Zhang Yang''s laughter softly entered Lu Sheng''s ears.

 Chapter 7 Zhao Feng’s Thoughts on Joining the Elite Class

    Chapter 7 - 7 Zhao Feng''s Thoughts on Joining the Elite Class"I passed! I actually passed!!"


    As Zhang Yang''s voice fell, it was like a small bomb exploded in the pond, creating waves.


    The students from Class 8 looked at Lu Sheng in disbelief.


    This guy who had never shown any prowess before in class had actually become a Transcendent!


    Instantly, his status soared above theirs.


    As a result, many people were at a loss to understand why.


    "Holy crap, holy crap! He actually succeeded!"


    Zhao Feng stood in the crowd, looking at Lu Sheng with eyes full of shock.


    Lu Sheng and Wang Zhen, on the other hand, looked calm. After all, Lu Sheng''s cultivation was evident. This was just a necessary procedure. After the procedure was completed, he could naturally apply to enter the Elite Class.


    A smile gradually appeared on Wang Zhen''s face. He pushed his glasses and patted Lu Sheng''s shoulder, saying, "Good, good, not bad at all. Wait for me here, I''ll go to the leadership to apply for your spot in the Elite Class."


    "Thank you, Mr. Wang."


    Lu Sheng also smiled, feeling a wave of excitement in his heart.


    "Elite Class, finally met the requirements."


    "Thankfully, I didn''t fall too far behind. I can still catch up!"


    Lu Sheng whispered in his heart.


    Wang Zhen then walked out of the Martial Arts Training Hall, ready to find the school leadership to apply for Lu Sheng''s entry into the Elite Class.


    Zhang Yang nodded, a rare smile spreading across his usually stern face. However, looking at the noisy training hall, he couldn''t help but frown and shouted, "What''s all the noise about? Lu Sheng became a Transcendent through his hard work, and he cultivated the Longevity Posture to become a Martial Artist. You should all follow his example!"


    "Everyone, practice your stances!"


    Zhang Yang''s voice boomed through the hall, immediately quieting the clamor.


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly and stood quietly in the corner, not disturbing his classmates. At this moment, Zhao Feng stealthily approached Lu Sheng and put an arm around his neck.


    "Lu Sheng, be honest, did you get some kind of opportunity? Otherwise, how could semi-skilled guys like us become Transcendents so quickly?"


    Zhao Feng looked at Lu Sheng with a somewhat unfriendly expression.


    Lu Sheng chuckled, patting Zhao Feng''s hand. He didn''t intend to hide too much from his close friend, though he wouldn''t mention the existence of the system, but the other details... S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Then, Lu Sheng told him about attending Li Mo''s classes and receiving student loans from him.


    "Spending some Federation points to get guidance is better than fumbling on your own. Mr. Li has great expertise in the Longevity Posture; you can give it a try."


    "Ah?"


    Hearing this, Zhao Feng showed a bitter expression again.


    "Spending money, huh? You know, Lu Sheng, both of us came from the orphanage. Where would I get so many Federation points? I spent all my money on games."


    Zhao Feng pondered for a moment, then shook his head, giving up.


    "Forget it, my talent isn''t as good as yours anyway, and you know I can''t save money. You said Mr. Li charges 500 Federation points per class, which is my whole month''s allowance."


    "Forget it, if I can''t become a Martial Artist, so be it. Living an ordinary life on Tianqi Star is good enough. If one day Tianqi Star gets destroyed, that''s just my bad luck!"


    Zhao Feng shrugged indifferently.


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng remained silent. Unlike him, Zhao Feng was an orphan but not one who fled from another planet; he had simply been abandoned.


    So, Zhao Feng hadn''t experienced the horrors Lu Sheng had as a child and didn''t have strong feelings about planetary destruction.


    Lu Sheng didn''t say much. Everyone has their own aspirations, and he couldn''t impose his will on others.


    "But hey, now that you''ve become a Transcendent, you better work hard. Don''t forget about your brother here when you make it big!"


    Zhao Feng playfully punched Lu Sheng''s chest with a smile, blessing him.


    "I won''t."


    Lu Sheng showed a bright smile.


    Then Zhang Yang called Lu Sheng over for a Qi Blood test. Lu Sheng didn''t know much about the Qi Blood Realm, so he followed Zhang Yang for the test.


    He ended up with a result of 13. Lu Sheng wasn''t sure if it was good, but judging from Zhang Yang''s expression, it seemed decent.


    ...


    Lu Sheng didn''t wait long, just about ten minutes in the Martial Arts Training Hall before Wang Zhen hurried back, a joyful look on his face.


    "The application is approved, let''s go, Lu Sheng, I''ll take you to the Elite Class!"


    Lu Sheng''s face lit up, and he quickly said, "Thank you, Mr. Wang."


    "It''s nothing, your efforts paid off. But even in the Elite Class, don''t forget the importance of theory. The college entrance exam includes that too!"


    Wang Zhen reminded Lu Sheng as they headed to the Elite Class.


    Clearly, Wang Zhen still remembered how Lu Sheng used to get distracted in class.


    Lu Sheng touched his nose awkwardly, followed Wang Zhen obediently.


    Yucai High School was large. After walking through the school for over ten minutes, Wang Zhen brought Lu Sheng to a multifunctional hall.


    "This is where the Elite Class is held. Once inside, someone will tell you what to do next."


    "Go on, the leaders have been notified."


    Wang Zhen told Lu Sheng at the hall entrance.


    Lu Sheng nodded, then pushed open the hall door. As soon as he entered, he saw Gao Feng on the podium, and the Elite Class students and Gao Feng all turned their attention to Lu Sheng.


    With a calm face, Lu Sheng addressed Gao Feng, "Mr. Gao, I''m Lu Sheng, reporting to the Elite Class."


    As Wang Zhen mentioned, the leaders had already informed him, so Gao Feng didn''t look surprised. He only nodded and pointed to a seat in the hall, "Find a seat. I''m about to start the class."


    Lu Sheng thanked him and found a seat.


    As he sat down, he was about to observe the surroundings.


    Ding.


    Just then, a crisp sound came from his wristband.


    Lu Sheng looked down to see it was a document. He opened it to find information about the Elite Class sent by Yucai High School.


    The document detailed his classmates and the three teachers overseeing the Elite Class.


    The three teachers each specialized in one of the three major systems and had cultivation levels of the third tier!

 Chapter 8 The Division of the Qi Blood Realm, The Young Emperor Bai!

    Chapter 8 - 8 The Division of the Qi Blood Realm, The Young Emperor Bai!"Teacher Gao Feng is actually a third-tier Martial Artist!"


    Lu Sheng couldn''t help but take a deep breath when he saw the data.


    One must know, being a Transcendent already puts one above half the people, and a third-tier Transcendent is qualified to be called a strong person.


    At least in the city where Lu Sheng resides, third-tier Transcendent is already at the pinnacle.


    While Lu Sheng was looking at the data, Gao Feng on the podium was also sizing up Lu Sheng.


    Gao Feng had some impression of Lu Sheng.


    When teaching Martial Arts to the eighth class of senior school previously, Lu Sheng''s effort left a deep impression on Gao Feng.


    However, what puzzled Gao Feng was... Two weeks ago, Lu Sheng was still quite far from being a Martial Artist, but now, in such a short time, he had suddenly become a Transcendent.


    Taking advantage of the time before class, Gao Feng used his privileges to pull up Lu Sheng''s data, reviewing his recent circumstances word by word.


    "Hmm? Purchased six guidance lessons? And signed up for student aid?"


    Using his third-tier Transcendent privileges, along with his status as a teacher in the Elite Class, Gao Feng easily retrieved Lu Sheng''s information from the recent period.


    "This boy... quite reminiscent of myself back in the day!"


    "Knowing how to utilize resources within his range to create better conditions for himself, while it is a bit risky, isn''t this the true heart of martial arts!"


    "A Martial Artist must run forward, no matter the cost!"


    Looking at Lu Sheng''s data, Gao Feng couldn''t help but grin.


    "This little fellow, suits my taste!"


    Once upon a time, Gao Feng too, had risen step by step from an ordinary person relying solely on himself, similar to Lu Sheng''s current situation.


    Thus, upon seeing Lu Sheng''s information, Gao Feng felt a strong sense of familiarity.


    After deeply gazing at Lu Sheng, Gao Feng coughed on the podium.


    "Ahem!"


    As Gao Feng''s voice sounded, the entire hall quieted down, and everyone''s eyes fell upon him.


    "Since we have new classmates joining today, I will review some of the previous content. If anyone has forgotten, humph humph!"


    Gao Feng let out a cold snort, causing a few students in the Elite Class to shiver.


    After speaking, a scene was projected onto the blackboard behind Gao Feng, with dense words appearing on it.


    "The path of a Martial Artist is mainly about strengthening oneself. First-tier Martial Artists are known as Qi Blood Realm, primarily absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to strengthen their Qi Blood!"


    "The first-tier Qi Blood Realm is divided into 1-100 Qi Blood units, which we refer to as ''cards''!"


    "In the era before the Human Federation mastered the Cultivation Technique, the Qi Blood Value of an ordinary adult male was 1 card."


    "Among Martial Artists with Qi Blood units of 10-40 cards, they can use their Qi Blood to be immune to the damage of small-caliber hot weapons from the old era, and their maximum punch force can reach 3 tons!"


    Lu Sheng sat in his seat, listening intently to Gao Feng''s lecture.


    "After 40-60 cards, the physique of Martial Artists is further reinforced by Qi Blood. Apart from fragile organs such as the brain and heart, they can survive for a short while even when cut in half. At this stage, a Qi Blood Martial Artist''s maximum punch force can reach 6 tons."


    "For those above 60 cards, Martial Artists meet the requirements to charge towards the next realm."


    Gao Feng spoke eloquently on the podium. Although calling it a review, it was essentially to accommodate Lu Sheng by re-teaching the previously covered content.


    "So, 60 cards can charge towards the next stage? My current Qi Blood should be 13 cards, but I''m not sure how many tons my punch force can reach."


    Lu Sheng listened to Gao Feng''s words, feeling uncontrollable excitement in his heart. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Nonetheless, although 60 cards can break through to the next stage, I suggest not rushing the breakthrough within the class. The Qi Blood Realm, while being the first realm for a Martial Artist, is also the best stage for laying a solid foundation."


    "The more Qi Blood units that can be cultivated within the Qi Blood Realm, the higher the potential of the Martial Artist. Of course, not everyone can cultivate their Qi Blood to 100 cards. Considering the entire Human Federation, only tens of thousands have reached this level in the Qi Blood Realm."


    "So few?"


    Lu Sheng was slightly surprised. Although tens of thousands seemed many, considering the Human Federation''s population of nine quadrillion, it was extremely rare.


    Moreover, Martial Artists are the most numerous of the three major systems. Under such circumstances, only tens of thousands have reached this level, indicating the difficulty of achieving 100 cards in Qi Blood.


    "For the majority of Martial Artists, reaching 60 cards is already their limit. Only a small portion can further increase their Qi Blood!"


    Gao Feng spoke again at this moment.


    "Next, I will show you a video!"


    "Let you see how powerful a Martial Artist with 100 cards of Qi Blood is!"


    Gao Feng grinned, and with a wave of his hand, a scene popped up on the screen behind him.


    In the scene, a young man in white stood with an indifferent expression, his fist wrapped in just a few pieces of black bandage.


    Next to the young man in white stood hundreds of Martial Artists also in the Qi Blood Realm.


    The next moment, those hundreds of Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists charged at the young man in white, each unleashing their strongest killing move, causing the entire field to resonate with the sounds of Qi Blood explosions.


    Just then, the figure of the young man in white suddenly vanished, leaving only a white afterimage flashing quickly across the battlefield.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!!


    With the sudden explosions, the bodies of Martial Artists were flung backward, instantly losing their combat power.


    In less than an incense stick''s time, those hundreds of Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists were completely defeated by the young man in white.


    At this moment, the young man in white suddenly thrust his fist into the void.


    Next, a series of numbers appeared in the video.


    "13000 kg!"


    "Hiss! So strong!!"


    Watching the young man in white on the screen, Lu Sheng''s pupils shrank slightly.


    "Hundreds of Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists were not his match, and the punch force... has reached thirteen tons!"


    Lu Sheng couldn''t help but exclaim inwardly.


    Not only Lu Sheng, but even though the other students in the Elite Class had seen Emperor Bai''s battle video before, they couldn''t help but change their expressions upon rewatching it.


    At this moment, Gao Feng''s voice slowly came from the podium.


    "This person is a young Emperor Bai!"


    "At this time, Emperor Bai had just elevated his Qi Blood to one hundred cards!"

 Chapter 9 Qi Blood Illusion, The Arrogant Mechanical Transformer Sect

    Chapter 9 - 9 Qi Blood Illusion, The Arrogant Mechanical Transformer Sect"Emperor Bai?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised. He knew that Emperor Bai was one of the three great galactic life forms in the current Human Federation. He didn''t expect to be able to see the combat video of Emperor Bai when he was young.


    "In those days, Lord Bai could defeat thousands while in the Qi Blood Realm because he raised his Qi Blood to 100 cards!"


    "Besides this, did any of you notice anything else?"


    Gao Feng looked at the crowd below. While asking the others, his gaze was actually fixed on Lu Sheng. The rest of the Elite Class students also understood that Gao Feng was using this review session to explain things to the newcomer, Lu Sheng, so they kept quiet.


    "Especially you, Lu Sheng, take a closer look!"


    Gao Feng reprimanded.


    Then, the combat video of the young Emperor Bai was played again. With Gao Feng''s reminder, Lu Sheng also began to observe carefully.


    Soon, Lu Sheng noticed a slight clue.


    He was astonished to discover that every time Emperor Bai made a move, an extremely faint blood-colored shadow would appear behind him.


    "Teacher Gao, what is that blood-colored shadow?"


    "Teacher Gao, every time Lord Bai makes a move, there is a blood-colored shadow that appears behind him. What is this blood-colored shadow?"


    Lu Sheng squinted his eyes and observed carefully. After a moment of contemplation, he still raised his question.


    Hearing Lu Sheng''s question, Gao Feng nodded and then explained, "This brings us back to the 100-card Qi Blood. We call this the Qi Blood Illusion. Only a genius martial artist in the Qi Blood Realm who has reached 100 cards of Qi Blood can condense their own Qi Blood Illusion."


    "The Qi Blood Illusion is the manifestation of the martial artist''s Qi Blood. Once a martial artist possesses a Qi Blood Illusion, it will amplify their combat power in battles."


    "This is also the fundamental reason why Lord Bai could defeat hundreds on his own and even be immune to the old-era thermal weapon shoots!"


    "Besides this..."


    Gao Feng paused, a look of longing appearing on his face. "The Qi Blood Illusion is also one of the prerequisites for a martial artist to condense the True Martial Body in later stages! And Emperor Bai was the pioneer in this!"


    "It''s widely known that in the lower realms, martial artists are generally no match for mechanical transformers and immortal cultivators. However, once they master the Qi Blood Illusion, they can reverse this situation!"


    Following these words, the Elite Class students'' faces suddenly became eager, even Lu Sheng couldn''t help but be moved.


    "Qi Blood Illusion?"


    "My current Qi Blood is only at 13 cards, still quite far from 60 cards. But once I reach 60 cards, I could try, after all... I have cheats!"


    Lu Sheng''s expression remained the same, but he had thoughts in his mind.


    Gao Feng continued, "Although the Qi Blood Illusion greatly enhances a martial artist, you should not blindly strive for 100 cards of Qi Blood. As I said before, every martial artist''s talents are different. Those who can reach 100 cards are one in a million."


    "Either they have extraordinary talent, or they spend decades, even more time, and still may not succeed!"


    "A martial artist''s Qi Blood is not always at its peak. As they age, their Qi Blood will gradually decline. Blindly striving for 100 cards is not advisable."


    As he said this, Gao Feng''s gaze moved across the crowd and finally fell on a bald, brawny man. Gao Feng frowned slightly, pointing at him with a deep voice, "Yang Meng, you shouldn''t let your Qi Blood stay at eighty. Your talent''s limit is eighty cards. Staying here means you won''t be a match for the other two factions. It''s time to break through to the second stage, Bone Forging."


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng followed Gao Feng''s finger and saw Yang Meng, feeling a little surprised.


    "Eighty cards of Qi Blood? So strong?"


    Lu Sheng felt some shock in his heart. He didn''t expect that there was someone in the Elite Class whose Qi Blood had reached eighty cards. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "But... Even Yang Meng with eighty cards of Qi Blood isn''t a match for the other two factions? Are mechanical transformers and immortal cultivators really that strong?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat astonished, so he inquired of a nearby Elite Class student.


    The person glanced at Lu Sheng and sighed, "It''s normal that you don''t know yet. Our Elite Class is divided into factions."


    "One faction is the martial artist group led by Yang Meng as Teacher Gao just mentioned. Another is the Mechanical Transformer faction, and the last is the Immortal Cultivator faction."


    "The leader of the Immortal Cultivator faction is the one known as the aloof flower, Mu Bing!"


    "Mu Bing?"


    Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow. Wasn''t she his classmate? The only Transcendent in their third-year, class eight, who followed the Immortal Dao system.


    He didn''t expect that she had become the leader of the Immortal Cultivator faction in the Elite Class.


    "As for the Mechanical Transformers, they''re just a bunch of rich idiots, looking down on everyone."


    "Moreover, that Mu Bing has already been taken out for training by another Immortal Cultivator faction teacher, so she doesn''t attend classes with us here."


    The student showed some indignation when talking about the other two factions.


    "Although we martial artists can''t beat them, we are relatively united, and we have the most members in the Elite Class."


    Lu Sheng thoughtfully nodded.


    "It''s normal that we martial artists can''t match them. After all, we are poor and can only follow the martial path exclusively, unlike mechanical transformers and immortal cultivators who can also manage some martial arts while training their own systems. Even though they use the fast-track methods, their combat power is still stronger than ours in the martial artist system. It''s very annoying."


    That student spoke with some helplessness.


    Lu Sheng remained silent. Though unwilling to admit it, what this person said was indeed a fact.


    Among the three systems, the label for martial artists is poor and weak.


    Of course, this weakness is only relevant at the same realm.


    While Lu Sheng was in silence, Yang Meng, the one being pointed at by Gao Feng, scratched his bald head and gave Gao Feng a silly smile, "Teacher Gao, I understand, but... I still want to challenge Mu Bing. Otherwise, I feel unwilling!"


    Gao Feng looked at Yang Meng, with some helplessness on his face. However, he knew that Yang Meng was stubborn. If he did not agree, Yang Meng might not choose to break through obstinately.


    Feeling helpless, Gao Feng still agreed.


    After all, in those days, he was just like Yang Meng, unwilling to give in. However, realities had given him a heavy blow.

 Chapter 10 Yang Meng vs Mu Bing

    Chapter 10 - 10 Yang Meng vs Mu BingHowever, it''s good for Yang Meng to suffer a bit now, otherwise, with his personality, he might really get stuck at this stage, trying to cultivate more Qi Blood.


    It would be too much of a loss.


    Gao Feng contacted the instructor who was currently training alone with Mu Bing, and after Mu Bing agreed, Gao Feng solemnly said to everyone.


    "Everyone, head to the Martial Arts Training Hall. The battle between Yang Meng and Mu Bing is already a top-tier duel in our Elite Class. Watching it can also improve your combat experience!"


    Upon hearing Gao Feng''s words, a hint of redness appeared on Yang Meng''s honest face. He clenched his fists and walked towards the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Upon arriving at the training hall, Lu Sheng noticed that the Martial Artists, Cultivators, and Mechanical Transformers were each located at different positions, presenting a clear distinction.


    Below the stands, Yang Meng stood barehanded on the arena, waiting.


    Before long, a tall figure slowly appeared at the entrance of the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    The newcomer''s expression was extremely indifferent, like eternal ice that never melts, emitting a chilling aura.


    Even in those eyes, there was arrogance. Even when seeing Yang Meng, a Martial Artist with 80 units of Qi Blood, there was still a trace of disdain in those eyes.


    "Mu Bing..."


    Lu Sheng carefully looked down, and at this moment, a low voice sounded in his ear.


    "You''ve just arrived, there''s a lot you don''t know. I''ll explain it to you while there''s time."


    Lu Sheng turned his head and found Gao Feng standing behind him, his expression calm, hands behind his back, looking at the two people below, and said to Lu Sheng.


    "Whether they are Mechanical Cultivators or Cultivators, they primarily practice Spiritual Techniques, similar to a Martial Artist''s Qi Blood. The energy units range from 1 to 100!"


    "For Mechanical Cultivators, the first stage is called Mechanical Prosthetic. At this stage, Mechanical Transformers usually modify parts of their limbs. By continuously enhancing their Spiritual Power, they strengthen their compatibility with the mechanical parts, making it easier to use the modified sections."


    "The first stage for Cultivators is called Qi Gathering. They not only practice Spiritual Techniques but also absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi like Martial Artists."


    "Take Mu Bing below; her Spiritual Power has already reached at least 80 points, and she has absorbed quite a bit of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. To put it bluntly, it would be quite good if Yang Meng can last for the time it takes an incense stick to burn in front of Mu Bing."


    Listening to Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng was a bit surprised. Yang Meng, with 80 units of Qi Blood, could only last an incense stick''s time? Cultivators... are they that powerful?


    "Watch carefully, this is your first time seeing a battle between Transcendents. It will be very beneficial for you!"


    After speaking, Gao Feng patted Lu Sheng''s shoulder, stood aside, and silently watched the arena below.


    Lu Sheng also came to his senses and focused on watching.


    At this moment, the battle between Yang Meng and Mu Bing on the arena was about to break out.


    Only to see that Mu Bing didn''t even move. She just stood there, her slender fingers gently stirring the air, and suddenly, three flying swords hovered around her, swiftly attacking Yang Meng.


    Yang Meng stood barehanded, his skin flickering with a red glow, accompanied by a surging force of Qi Blood.


    "Kill!"


    Yang Meng roared, like a fierce beast, and a punch instantly collided with Mu Bing''s three flying swords.


    Boom!!


    Suddenly, a series of muffled sounds came from the arena.


    "Such powerful strength, is this the Martial Artist with 80 units of Qi Blood?"


    Lu Sheng''s eyes flashed with a glimmer of light.


    "Yang Meng''s Qi Blood has reached 80 units. His peak punch force can reach 8 tons, comparable to the impact of a small truck."


    Gao Feng''s voice sounded again. Lu Sheng glanced at him and understood that he was explaining the battle below, giving himself a lesson, and he listened attentively.


    After all, this is invaluable combat experience.


    "But... the gap between Martial Artists and the other two factions is too great. Look at Mu Bing''s current situation... it''s like an old man playing with a child!"


    Gao Feng sighed deeply.


    Lu Sheng looked and found that no matter how Yang Meng attacked, Mu Bing easily controlled the three flying swords to block Yang Meng''s moves. The battle had been going on for a while, and Yang Meng had not broken through Mu Bing''s blockade of the three flying swords.


    Beads of sweat had already formed on Yang Meng''s forehead. In contrast to his difficulty, Mu Bing appeared unbothered, as strands of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi flowed from her slender fingers, controlling the three flying swords to slash and kill Yang Meng.


    In just a few breaths, Yang Meng''s body had been covered with hideous sword wounds from the flying swords.


    "And this is with Mu Bing holding back, otherwise... Yang Meng would have long been defeated."


    Gao Feng on the stands couldn''t help but sigh, though the scene before him was expected, so there was not much disappointment.


    Instead, Lu Sheng''s gaze towards Mu Bing grew more solemn.


    "Cultivators..."


    Before long, Gao Feng spoke again.


    "Yang Meng... is going to lose!"


    Lu Sheng regained his focus and looked closely, and indeed saw that Yang Meng had fallen into a disadvantage under the teasing of the three flying swords.


    "No, I can''t keep entangling, I must break through her flying swords!"


    Yang Meng breathed heavily, his chest heaving continuously. Finally, with a determined look, he charged straight at Mu Bing.


    The three flying swords suspended in front of Yang Meng tried to stop his advance.


    However, Yang Meng seemed not to notice, relying on his sturdy body to withstand the flying swords'' slaughter, striding forward.


    The flying swords tore through flesh, splattering blood.


    Yang Meng, seemingly unaware, gathered all his Qi Blood and punched towards Mu Bing''s face.


    "Foolish fellow!"


    Mu Bing''s face remained unpanicked, only letting out a cold snort.


    She gently raised her finger, and one of the flying swords suddenly exploded with a terrifying force, forming a domain-like field as intense gravity burst forth.


    The sudden change in gravity instantly distorted Yang Meng''s movement, his punch grazing past Mu Bing. In the next moment, the flying sword enveloped by the gravity field landed on Yang Meng''s neck.


    The sharp blade rested on Yang Meng''s neck, ready to decapitate him at Mu Bing''s command.


    Yang Meng... was defeated!


    In an instant, the entire arena fell silent. sea??h th§× nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 11 Gao Feng’s Suggestion

    Chapter 11 - 11 Gao Feng''s SuggestionYang Meng''s face was already full of a bitter smile.


    Yang Meng cupped his hands towards Mu Bing: "My skills are inferior to yours, but I will soon be advancing to Level 2. At that time, I hope to fight you again. Although it may seem dishonorable, for the honor of Martial Artists, I must reclaim my dignity!"


    Yang Meng''s expression was serious.


    However, upon hearing Yang Meng''s words, Mu Bing scoffed: "Do you think breaking through to Level 2 will make you my match?"


    Yang Meng''s expression changed slightly. This Mu Bing was just too arrogant.


    "Ten days from now... I will definitely reach Level 2. By then, the gap between us will only grow larger."


    "As for the honor of your so-called Martial Artists... they''re just a bunch of crude warriors. What honor is there to speak of!"


    After saying this, Mu Bing didn''t even bother to look at Yang Meng, snorted coldly, and his figure flickered before disappearing from the ring.


    Yang Meng was left alone, his fists clenched tightly, his arms trembling with explosive strength, but helplessly aggrieved.


    In the stands, the elite class martial artists were all plunged into silence.


    Yang Meng was not a match for Mu Bing, but they all hoped that Yang Meng could reclaim his dignity after breaking through to Level 2. However... when Mu Bing spoke those words, it was like pouring a bucket of cold water on their flickering flame of hope.


    It completely extinguished the hope in their hearts.


    Seeing this, Gao Feng sighed and said with a bitter smile.


    "Get used to it. Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators are above Martial Artists, that''s an indisputable fact."


    "The only way to change this is to master the Qi Blood Illusion, but to achieve that... there are only a few on the entire Tianqi Star!"


    However, in the face of Gao Feng''s comfort, the faces of the martial artists remained silent.


    Only Lu Sheng''s face showed no expression, just a calmness.


    "Hmm?"


    Gao Feng glanced at Lu Sheng, feeling a bit surprised.


    "This kid has such a good attitude?"


    What Gao Feng didn''t know was that although Lu Sheng appeared calm on the surface, his heart was already in turmoil.


    "It''s a pity, even though I have the system panel, I can''t walk the path of a cultivator."


    Lu Sheng felt a bit regretful. These past few days, he had tried to follow the path of a cultivator, but without talent in that area, he couldn''t even get started, even with the system panel, it was useless.


    "Big spenders and those with talent are indeed much stronger than grinders, but... if you have a grinder with cheats, that''s a different story!" sea??h th§× Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Qi Blood Illusion, huh... then let''s set a small goal first, grind my Qi Blood to one hundred!"


    Lu Sheng licked his lips, a smile on his face.


    As Gao Feng said, the Qi Blood of martial artists declines with age, but what does that have to do with me, Lu Sheng?


    The system panel''s solidification ensures that my Qi Blood can always remain at its peak.


    It''s just... it will take a bit more time!


    As the fight ended, the elite class students began to come back to their senses. The martial artist camp''s students sat listlessly in their seats.


    Meanwhile, the group of Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators mocked the martial artist camp students, and then arrogantly left the ring after Gao Feng announced the end of class.


    Lu Sheng also wanted to leave, but was stopped by Gao Feng, who kept him back alone.


    Once most of the students in the training hall had left, Gao Feng looked at Lu Sheng and said, "I heard you entered the realm through the Longevity Posture. Show me a set of Longevity Posture so I can see your progress."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng didn''t hesitate and performed a set of Longevity Posture in front of Gao Feng.


    After watching, Gao Feng''s face showed a satisfied expression.


    "Not bad, it looks like the six classes you purchased before were very effective. Of course, this is also due to your good talent. I didn''t expect you to have already reached the Perfection of Level 1 in Longevity Posture."


    "Hmm? Perfection of Level 1?"


    Lu Sheng noticed Gao Feng''s wording.


    "That''s right, Perfection of Level 1! Although the Longevity Posture is just a health cultivation technique, it allows martial artists to not need to change any techniques before reaching Level 3."


    "And the resources consumed by Longevity Posture are the least. Normally, every student who joins the elite class has the qualification to choose a free technique from the school, but since you have such high talent in the Longevity Posture, I suggest you continue to cultivate it and exchange that qualification for cultivation resources. This way, you can keep up with the elite class''s progress in a short time."


    "Moreover, other martial arts consume too many resources. I know a bit about your family situation, so I still suggest you major in Longevity Posture. Later, when your strength increases and you can earn more resources, then you can choose to change techniques."


    Listening to Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng became thoughtful. With a thought, the system panel appeared in front of him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (100/100) LV1]


    Previously, Lu Sheng didn''t understand what the LV1 meant, but now, after hearing Gao Feng''s words, he understood.


    "So, there are higher levels after Longevity Posture, like LV2? LV3?"


    "If that''s the case, then according to Teacher Gao''s words, exchanging the technique qualification for resources is the best choice!"


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly, agreeing with Gao Feng''s suggestion.


    "Alright, let''s go with what Teacher Gao said!"


    Gao Feng smiled slightly and continued, "In that case, if you encounter any problems while practicing Longevity Posture, feel free to come to me. After all, I also entered this realm through Longevity Posture and have been practicing it ever since."


    "Of course, don''t come to me for resource issues, I''m broke too."


    Lu Sheng scratched his head with a smile, but he couldn''t help asking, "Teacher Gao, why are you telling me all this?"


    Lu Sheng was a bit puzzled. Why was Gao Feng so good to him? Was it just because he was a Transcendent who entered the realm through Longevity Posture?


    But there were many others in the elite class like that, and Gao Feng didn''t seem to treat them this well.


    A hint of reminiscence flashed across Gao Feng''s face. He then looked into Lu Sheng''s eyes and slowly said, "Because... I also started with student loans back then and climbed to where I am now step by step."


    "Your situation is very similar to mine back then!"


    "That''s all there is to it!"


    Lu Sheng''s body shuddered slightly. It was clear that Gao Feng knew about his situation.


    However, Lu Sheng was also filled with gratitude towards Gao Feng.


    Gao Feng waved his hand: "Don''t look at me like that. Not just you, there are also a few other talented martial artists in the class. I try to help them as much as I can."


    "After all... in my lifetime, Level 3 is already my limit!"

 Chapter 12 What Monster??

    Chapter 12 - 12 What Monster??Lu Sheng was shocked by what he heard and looked at Gao Feng with some confusion.


    Gao Feng appeared to be only in his thirties or forties, how could he have reached his limit and be unable to progress further?


    Perhaps noticing the confusion in Lu Sheng''s heart, Gao Feng explained, "The three extraordinary paths, from the first to the third stage, rely on resources and perseverance. With just some time, most people can reach it, but after the fourth stage, it becomes a qualitative change!"


    "Martial Artists can shake off falling behind the other two extraordinary systems, but to cross this step, mere perseverance is not enough. What is required is... talent!"


    "And I..."


    Gao Feng self-mockingly laughed, "The third stage is already my limit. I don''t have that talent, so I naturally can''t reach the fourth stage!"


    "Speaking of which, you''ve been absent for more than a week, and you naturally don''t know the realms after the first stage. I might as well explain them to you today!"


    "The path of the Martial Artist, the first stage is Qi Blood, the second stage is Bone Forging, the third stage is Hundred Veins, and the fourth stage is Golden Body!"


    "Once a Martial Artist reaches the Golden Body Realm, they can traverse the universe with their body. It is this Golden Body Power that allows Martial Artists to be on par with strong practitioners of the other two systems!"


    "I won''t be able to cross into the fourth stage in this lifetime, so I hope to teach someone who can reach the fourth stage!"


    "In this way, my life would be worthwhile!"


    Gao Feng said with a smile.


    "Alright, enough of this idle talk, now you should enjoy the perks of the Elite Class. Go ahead and apply for some cultivation resources."


    Saying this, Gao Feng took out a light brain, swiped on it, and handed it to Lu Sheng.


    "I suggest you choose a martial technique first. Since you''ve become a Martial Artist, relying on Qi Blood alone is far from sufficient without a martial technique."


    Lu Sheng nodded, then immediately looked at the list on the light brain.


    Soon, Lu Sheng decided on the martial technique he wanted.


    "Five Elements Fist!"


    First stage martial technique!


    The reason for choosing "Five Elements Fist" was that it complemented the Longevity Posture. Practicing "Five Elements Fist" while cultivating the Longevity Posture would yield twice the results with half the effort.


    "Hmm, Five Elements Fist? It''s not bad. Since you chose to continue cultivating the Longevity Posture, let''s exchange the value of the cultivation technique for a first-stage Qi Blood Pill, how about that?"


    Seeing Lu Sheng make his choice, Gao Feng said to him.


    Lu Sheng''s eyes lit up. A first-stage Qi Blood Pill would cost no less than twenty thousand Federation Points outside!


    Without hesitation, he agreed.


    "I know the Five Elements Fist. I''ll teach you directly; no need to go to the school for it."


    "As for the first-stage Qi Blood Pill, someone will deliver it shortly."


    Gao Feng waved his hand and said to Lu Sheng.


    After saying this, Gao Feng stood up and demonstrated the complete set of Five Elements Fist in front of Lu Sheng.


    "Five Elements Fist is based on the five elements. Qi Blood flows into the heart, it''s heart fire; into the liver, it''s liver wood; into the spleen, it''s spleen earth..."


    "As the five elements circulate, Qi Blood flows into the five organs, unleashing different powers..."


    "Like fire bursting, like water extending, like earth thickening..."


    While practicing Five Elements Fist, Gao Feng explained to Lu Sheng. One moment the punch wind was like fire, the next it extended like water.


    Lu Sheng watched Gao Feng practicing the Five Elements Fist closely, continually absorbing the insights.


    When Gao Feng finished demonstrating the complete set of Five Elements Fist, a cold voice rang in Lu Sheng''s mind.


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist Beginner!]


    Upon hearing this voice, Lu Sheng''s eyes immediately brightened.


    Then, a realization arose in Lu Sheng''s heart, as if he had been practicing Five Elements Fist for a long time.


    With a slight thought, the system panel reappeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (100/100) LV1]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV1]


    "I''ve entered the beginner stage. Now I just need to keep grinding to fully master the Five Elements Fist!"


    Lu Sheng couldn''t contain his excitement.


    "Alright, show me your practice and let me see how much you have comprehended!"


    At this moment, Gao Feng''s voice sounded.


    Lu Sheng nodded, digesting the insights in his mind, and began demonstrating in front of Gao Feng.


    "Hmm?"


    When Lu Sheng struck his first punch, Gao Feng''s eyelid twitched.


    "Already grasped the basics of heart fire? This perception..."


    Gao Feng was a bit surprised. Though Five Elements Fist was the lowest first-stage martial technique, being able to enter the beginner stage after just watching, this perception was quite amazing!


    Though surprised, Gao Feng maintained his composed look as he watched Lu Sheng demonstrate the complete set of Five Elements Fist, his mouth started to twitch slightly.


    "Already... beginner stage?"


    Gao Feng''s expression became slightly strange, followed by a look of enthusiasm.


    "Perhaps... this kid can truly let me see the scenery beyond the third stage!"


    The thought appeared in Gao Feng''s mind.


    "Well, not bad. Achieving beginner stage in one go shows you have some talent, but the path of the Martial Artist requires diligent practice..."


    Gao Feng stood up and said sternly.


    "Since you''ve reached the beginner stage, let''s take some time, and I''ll guide you through the Longevity Posture. The deeper your understanding of the Longevity Posture, the more benefits for your future Martial Artist realms!"


    Listening to Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng naturally didn''t refuse. He immediately posed in the Longevity Posture, while Gao Feng occasionally gave pointers. Lu Sheng silently absorbed his understanding.


    Having cultivated to the third stage Hundred Veins with the Longevity Posture, even though Lu Sheng had fully mastered the first stage of the Longevity Posture, Gao Feng still pointed out many deficiencies.


    Quickly, an hour passed. Gao Feng was somewhat hoarse, but still looked at Lu Sheng with a strange expression.


    "Alright, that''s it for today. From now on, you can come to me for an hour after school every day for personal guidance!"


    Gao Feng said.


    Lu Sheng grinned, collected his movements, and after catching his breath, respectfully bid farewell to Gao Feng and left the Martial Arts Training Hall. S§×arch* The n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Watching Lu Sheng''s figure disappear before him, Gao Feng''s mouth twitched, even his fingers trembled slightly.


    "What a freak, an hour''s time and already reached the second stage of the Longevity Posture..."


    Gao Feng muttered to himself, ultimately smiling and shaking his head, looking towards the direction where Lu Sheng left, his eyes showing rare anticipation.


    "Perhaps... it''s really possible!"


    Lu Sheng was unaware of Gao Feng''s muttering. At this moment, walking home, Lu Sheng was brimming with excitement, staring at the system panel visible only to himself.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (3/100) LV2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100)]

 Chapter 13: What’s There to Be Proud of in Moving Bricks?

    Chapter 13 - 13: What''s There to Be Proud of in Moving Bricks?"Sure enough, Longevity Posture can continue to improve. And after reaching Level 2, the circulation speed of my Qi Blood has sped up quite a bit. It seems I won''t take much longer to raise my Qi Blood by 1K."


    Lu Sheng said excitedly.


    "Teacher Gao''s skills are far superior to Old Li''s. If he were to give lessons, wouldn''t each session cost at least one thousand, even two or three thousand federation points?"


    "The one-hour one-on-one guidance from Teacher Gao every day is a huge favor to me."


    "If I have the chance in the future, I must repay Teacher Gao properly!"


    Lu Sheng made up his mind. After returning home, he rested and freshened up briefly before continuing to grind his progress.


    Just like that, five days passed in the blink of an eye.


    During these five days, besides the one-hour daily individual training with Gao Feng, Lu Sheng spent all his free time diligently practicing the Five Elements Fist and Longevity Posture.


    During these five days, Lu Sheng also met the other two instructors.


    The Cultivator System instructor was a frail-looking middle-aged man who appeared scholarly.


    The Mechanical Transformer System instructor, on the other hand, was a powerhouse whose limbs and torso had been mechanically modified, making him look cold and extremely serious.


    The reason Lu Sheng, as a Martial Artist, had to attend classes for these two systems was to know himself and his enemies. After all, he would inevitably encounter strong individuals from these systems in the future. Knowing their strengths and weaknesses would allow him to fight better.


    During these five days, the Elite Class experienced another actual combat session.


    This time it wasn''t Yang Meng, who was reportedly preparing to break through to the second stage of Bone Forging and rarely showed up for class.


    The fighter was another Martial Artist from the Martial Artist Camp, whose Qi Blood had reached 70 cards, second only to Yang Meng in strength, named Nan Tianming.


    His opponent was an Elite Class student from the Mechanical Transformer Camp named Cheng Xu.


    This actual combat took place in the Martial Arts Cultivation Hall.


    Listening to Gao Feng''s explanation, Lu Sheng learned that Cheng Xu''s Spiritual Power had reached 80 points. Relying on the bio-field generated by his mechanical modifications, Nan Tianming couldn''t break Cheng Xu''s defense.


    In just three minutes, Nan Tianming was overwhelmed by the bio-field and defeated.


    Nan Tianming''s chest was torn open by Cheng Xu''s attack, pouring out blood continuously.


    "Oh? Sorry, didn''t hold back, but it''s no big deal. I''ll cover your medical expenses!" S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Standing on the ring with his arms crossed, Cheng Xu said with a smile.


    Despite appearing polite, it was clear to those with sharp eyes that he harbored deep contempt for Martial Artists.


    This made the watching Martial Artists furious, but there was nothing they could do.


    They could only swallow their anger.


    Lu Sheng watched it all calmly, without a ripple in his heart.


    It was widely acknowledged that Martial Artists below the fourth stage who hadn''t mastered Qi Blood Illusion couldn''t compete with the other two systems. Instead of getting angry here, it was better to practice hard and master Qi Blood Illusion as soon as possible.


    During these five days, Lu Sheng''s proficiency also steadily increased.


    Thanks to Gao Feng''s guidance, Lu Sheng could raise his Longevity Posture proficiency by five points daily. Eating a Level 1 Qi Blood Pill each day also increased his Qi Blood by one card.


    As for the Five Elements Fist, his proficiency only went up by three points a day.


    In five days, Lu Sheng had finished all the Level 1 Qi Blood Pills he had previously exchanged for.


    Sitting in the classroom, he stared at his system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (18/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (26/100) Level 2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (16/100) Level 1]


    "Eighteen cards of Qi Blood already, this progress is quite impressive. But without the support of Qi Blood Pills, my speed will slow down. No money, such a headache!"


    Lu Sheng rubbed his temples. The resources for the Elite Class weren''t available every day. Given the scarcity of resources in the current Human Federation, the school''s monthly allocation to the Elite Class was already quite generous.


    But it was still far from enough for Lu Sheng.


    "I need to find some part-time jobs. As a first-stage Martial Artist, I should be able to earn quite a bit."


    Lu Sheng hesitated before looking at his deskmate, Qiu Song, who had introduced him when he first joined the Elite Class.


    "Part-time jobs? For us Martial Artists, the choices are being sparring partners for the Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators or moving bricks!"


    Qiu Song shrugged.


    "Despite the era of technological explosion, in some complex areas, transporting heavy items still requires us Martial Artists. Even though advanced equipment is sophisticated, the cost plus maintenance is far pricier than hiring us Martial Artists."


    "When it comes to moving bricks, our Martial Artists have the highest cost-performance ratio!"


    Qiu Song said with a hint of pride, as if it were an honorable thing.


    Lu Sheng twitched his lips and couldn''t help but think, "Sparring partners? Moving bricks? This career seems rather unpromising."


    Of course, he knew there were other ways to make money, but for a novice first-stage Martial Artist like him, those ways were likely dangerous and beyond his reach.


    "Well, forget it. I''ll move bricks honestly on weekends to boost my strength first."


    After mulling it over, Lu Sheng resigned himself to the fact.


    Soon, the class bell rang, and Lu Sheng habitually headed toward Gao Feng''s office. Every day after school for the past five days, Lu Sheng would go there for solo guidance.


    This day was no exception.


    After an hour of guidance, Lu Sheng''s Longevity Posture proficiency increased by another five points, and his Five Elements Fist proficiency raised by three points.


    Gao Feng watched Lu Sheng''s steady progress. Despite appearing calm, he always felt stirred inside.


    "Even with modest gains, seeing this kid improve steadily each day... aside from talent, it shows he must be working very hard daily. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have these results."


    Gao Feng pondered.


    At that moment, as Lu Sheng prepared to leave, Gao Feng hesitated before finally calling out to him.


    "Hey, wait a minute!"


    Gao Feng stopped Lu Sheng, who looked back puzzled, noticing Gao Feng''s uncomfortable expression.


    In the end, Gao Feng gritted his teeth, took out a bottle of Level 1 Qi Blood Pills from his pocket, and handed it to Lu Sheng.

 Chapter 14 Out of Money Again, Uncle Calls

    Chapter 14 - 14 Out of Money Again, Uncle Calls"This is..."


    Lu Sheng looked at the bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills Gao Feng handed over, somewhat puzzled.


    Gao Feng, pretending to be relaxed, handed the Qi Blood Pills to Lu Sheng and then waved his hand, saying, "Elite Class students get a subsidy of ten thousand federal points each month. Your subsidy for this month has arrived, and this bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills is your subsidy."


    Lu Sheng took the Qi Blood Pills and was momentarily stunned.


    Lu Sheng knew very well that a bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills, containing ten pills, would cost at least twenty thousand federal points if converted to market price, and this was under the premise of peace on Tianqi Star. Otherwise, the price would be much higher.


    Even with a subsidy of ten thousand federal points per month for the Elite Class...


    Perhaps seeing through Lu Sheng''s thoughts, Gao Feng said lightly, "Don''t worry, after all, I am a third-tier Martial Artist. Naturally, I have my channels, and this is your subsidy for the month!"


    "I figured you probably don''t have much cultivation resources left, so I took the liberty of exchanging your subsidy for this. You don''t have any objections, do you?"


    Hearing Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng was silent for a moment, but still accepted the Qi Blood Pills from Gao Feng, and then solemnly bowed to him.


    "Thank you, Teacher Gao!"


    Seeing this, Gao Feng waved Lu Sheng off.


    Even if Lu Sheng wanted to say something, Gao Feng had already dismissed him, so he could only leave with that thought in mind.


    After Lu Sheng left, Gao Feng held his chest with one hand, showing a pained expression.


    "Tsk! Ten thousand federal points, just gone..."


    There were no special channels; resources were scarce in the federation. Even as a third-tier Martial Artist, Gao Feng couldn''t get them much cheaper.


    The remaining ten thousand was almost entirely subsidized from Gao Feng''s own pocket.


    ...


    As Lu Sheng left Gao Feng''s office, he paused and took out the bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills that Gao Feng had given him earlier, pondering for a long time.


    Lu Sheng wasn''t stupid. He knew that Gao Feng''s previous words were just an excuse.


    Currently, he was only a first-tier Qi Blood Realm Martial Artist, unable to help Gao Feng much. He could only keep this favor in mind and repay it when he had the ability.


    Understanding this, Lu Sheng finally walked home.


    Today was Friday. The next two days were the weekend, so he didn''t have to go to school and could use the time as he pleased.


    Lu Sheng went home, opened the bottle, took a first-tier Qi Blood Pill, and began to cultivate.


    Perhaps due to previous experience, Lu Sheng''s efficiency in refining the first-tier Qi Blood Pill improved. Coupled with his proficiency in the Longevity Posture, which was already at Level 2 with over thirty points, the refinement process was exceptionally swift.


    In just Friday night and all of Saturday, Lu Sheng had completely consumed the entire bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills.


    "Phew!"


    Standing in the living room, his shirt off, revealing well-defined muscles, sweat beads covered Lu Sheng''s skin as he let out a long breath of foul air.


    "This bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pills... is completely consumed, and I have no resources again!"


    Lu Sheng shook his head helplessly and then, with a thought, opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (23/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (32/100) LV2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (20/100) LV1]


    On Friday, with Gao Feng''s guidance, the progress in Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist was quick. But on Saturday, when Lu Sheng practiced alone, the proficiency in both only increased slightly.


    "Five Elements Fist is still fine; after reaching Level 2 in Longevity Posture, solo practice makes proficiency increase slower."


    "It''s not as fast as when Teacher Gao was guiding me."


    After glancing at the panel, Lu Sheng shook his head and looked at the empty glass bottle, showing a bitter smile.


    "The path of a Transcendent consumes too many resources. Not to mention those heavily invested in mechanical modifications, even the so-called resource-light Martial Artists are too much for someone like me to handle, and this is considering I''m in the Elite Class..."


    "It''s hard, one penny stumps a hero..."


    Lu Sheng shook his head and smiled bitterly.


    "It seems I need to find a part-time job. Even if it''s tiring, earning enough federal points to buy cultivation resources will help me grow stronger quickly."


    Lu Sheng said as he went to his room, ready to open his light-brain to look for a suitable part-time job.


    If it means moving bricks, so be it, at least I can earn money.


    Just as Lu Sheng opened his personal terminal, his communication bracelet sounded.


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng was puzzled, raising his hand to see that the call was from Li Mo.


    "Uncle Li? Why is he calling me?"


    Scratching his head in confusion, Lu Sheng still connected the call.


    "Hello? Uncle, what''s up?"


    Li Mo''s voice came from the bracelet, laughing: "Hey kid, all out of resources, huh?"


    Hearing Li Mo''s words, Lu Sheng''s expression became slightly stiff.


    This tone... could it be that familiar full-service offer?


    Before Lu Sheng could speak, Li Mo continued, "Kid, I think you''re quite talented. Have you broken through to Martial Artist? If so, I can introduce you to a good opportunity." sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "What opportunity?" Lu Sheng asked, his voice blurting out.


    Li Mo said, "Tianqi Heavy Industry has some old large-scale machinery that needs maintenance. You know, repairing this kind of machinery is tiring and dirty, requiring Transcendents to handle it. Thus, there are few people. I thought of you because my workshop is short on staff."


    "If you come, I''ll pay you five hundred federal points a day, how about it?"


    "Of course, you need to be a Martial Artist first; otherwise, even if I let you come, you wouldn''t be able to do the job!"


    Upon hearing Li Mo''s words, Lu Sheng''s eyes lit up.


    Five hundred federal points a day, much better than moving bricks. Without hesitation, Lu Sheng agreed.


    "Uncle, I can do it! I am a Martial Artist now!"


    Lu Sheng didn''t want to miss this opportunity, despite Uncle Li seeming unreliable with many part-time jobs. Lu Sheng''s intuition told him that Uncle Li wouldn''t deceive him.


    "Not bad, I knew you had talent. This is good for you too, as Transcendents often have side jobs."


    On the other end, Li Mo laughed.

 Chapter 15: The Transcendent Deputy, Skill Solidification!

    Chapter 15 - 15: The Transcendent Deputy, Skill Solidification!"Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng noticed Li Mo''s statement.


    Transcendents... all have their own secondary professions?


    Could it be that those money-spending Mechanical Transformers and Talented Cultivators have their own secondary professions?


    Perhaps noticing the thoughts in Lu Sheng''s mind, Li Mo explained, "A Transcendent''s combat power and secondary profession complement each other, just like Cultivators. They are among the talented ones within the Transcendents, and their systems are particularly suitable for Alchemy or Artifact Refining."


    "A powerful Cultivator is often a powerful Alchemist or Artifact Refiner, just like those Qi Blood Pills you bought earlier. They were all refined by a Cultivator."


    "As for Mechanical Transformers, although it has some relation to their family background, once they become Transcendents of this system, they have great talent in modifying Mechanical Prosthetics."


    "That''s why I, this old man, say that secondary professions complement the Transcendent itself."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng understood but couldn''t help but ask curiously, "Then... what about Martial Artists? What secondary professions are Martial Artists good at?"


    Since Transcendents all have their own secondary professions, can I also pick one to learn and utilize? If so, wouldn''t I no longer worry about resources?


    "Uh..."


    Li Mo''s voice grew a bit awkward.


    "Martial Artists, well, they aren''t good at this, but... we Martial Artists can learn, right? Hard work can make up for lack of talent, isn''t that the principle?"


    Lu Sheng: ...


    What a way to use ''hard work can make up for lack of talent.''


    "Ahem, we Martial Artists aren''t that bad. Although we mainly focus on the physical body and Qi Blood, once both are improved, it also elevates our Spiritual Power. And with enough Qi Blood, Martial Artists have better control over themselves compared to other Transcendents of the two systems."


    "Though not as good as Transcendents from the other two systems, we Martial Artists have large numbers and there are some exceptionally talented Martial Artists who invented methods to refine pills and artifacts using Qi Blood fire."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng finally breathed a sigh of relief. Martial Artists... aren''t that bad after all.


    "Ahem, of course, what I''m saying here can''t be achieved by a Level 1 Martial Artist."


    Li Mo chuckled dryly.


    Lu Sheng: ...


    You...


    Lu Sheng''s fists were already clenched.


    "Of course!" Li Mo raised his voice a bit, "Although you can''t currently refine pills and artifacts, Martial Artists can still learn to modify and maintain Mechanical Prosthetics and basic equipment."


    Lu Sheng felt a bit helpless. Despite Li Mo''s subtle words, Lu Sheng knew well that the so-called Qi Blood fire pill refinement methods were invented because Martial Artists were too poor.


    Without creating something, Martial Artists would be starving.


    As for the modification and maintenance of heavy equipment mentioned by Li Mo, according to Li Mo, you could completely hire a Mechanical Transformer to do it, and their efficiency would be faster than a Martial Artist''s.


    But the main reason is likely that Mechanical Transformers despise such work, plus the maintenance of heavy equipment is too dirty and tiring. How could those lofty Mechanical Transformers do such work?


    So, they had to settle for asking Martial Artists to do it.


    Lu Sheng then hung up the communication with Li Mo and shook his head, "The path of a Martial Artist is indeed hard!"


    "But this is only for lower-level Martial Artists. Once a Martial Artist breaks through to Level 4, the situation will change. If one could become a Galactic Life Form like Emperor Bai, it would be even more different." S§×ar?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    After a brief contemplation, Lu Sheng changed his clothes and headed to Li Mo''s workshop.


    At present, Lu Sheng didn''t have the luxury to be picky. Even if it''s tiring and dirty, for the sake of money and resources, Lu Sheng had no choice but to do it.


    Very soon, Lu Sheng arrived at Li Mo''s workshop and saw Li Mo instructing the apprentices.


    "You''re here?"


    Li Mo noticed Lu Sheng. Although Li Mo''s Martial Arts Talent wasn''t as good as Gao Feng''s, he was still an experienced Level 1 Martial Artist. Naturally, he noticed the drastic change in Lu Sheng''s aura compared to before, which couldn''t help but make his eyes light up.


    "Good lad, you''ve indeed become a Martial Artist. It seems the old man''s judgment was right."


    Li Mo laughed and patted Lu Sheng''s shoulder. After assigning some work to the other apprentices, he took Lu Sheng to a corner of the workshop, gestured for Lu Sheng to put on work clothes and safety shoes, and began explaining the basics of machinery maintenance and repair to Lu Sheng.


    "Since you''re new, I''ll first explain the basic knowledge we need for our work. Soon, I''ll supervise you during practice. It won''t take long before you can handle repairs and maintenance independently."


    Li Mo said to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng nodded and listened carefully.


    "Heavy equipment maintenance and repair: first look at the appearance, second look at the details. The appearance doesn''t need to be perfect, but it should be decent, polished as required. I''ll introduce you to the tools later, and as for the details..."


    "Details are crucial for a piece of heavy machinery..."


    Li Mo continued to explain, and Lu Sheng listened attentively.


    Soon, Li Mo finished explaining the basics of heavy machinery maintenance and repair to Lu Sheng. Feeling somewhat thirsty, he took a big drink of water.


    "That''s pretty much it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Before you start hands-on work, these basics must be firmly remembered."


    Lu Sheng nodded. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a cold voice by his ear.


    {Ding, Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance entry level!}


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng was stunned. He quickly opened the system panel.


    {Name: Lu Sheng}


    {Profession: Martial Artist}


    {Realm: Qi Blood Realm (23/100)}


    {Longevity Posture: (32/100) LV2}


    {Five Elements Fist: (20/100) LV1}


    {Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance: (1/100) LV1}


    Immediately, a stream of information flooded into Lu Sheng''s mind, containing the basic knowledge Li Mo had just explained, now firmly remembered in Lu Sheng''s brain.


    "The system panel... can work this way? Not just cultivation techniques and martial arts? Any skill can be solidified by the system panel?"


    "If that''s the case... doesn''t that mean I can also have my own secondary profession like Cultivators?"


    Lu Sheng was initially stunned, but soon his heart overflowed with excitement.

 Chapter 16: This Kid... A Maintenance Genius?

    Chapter 16 - 16: This Kid... A Maintenance Genius?"What are you doing? If there''s anything you don''t understand, ask quickly. Get the basic knowledge down early so you can get started. If you can''t get started within two days, I''ll have to find someone else for the job."


    Li Mo looked at Lu Sheng, who seemed a bit dazed, and frowned slightly, raising his voice a little.


    Lu Sheng quickly came to his senses. With the introduction to basic heavy equipment maintenance, the basic knowledge that Li Mo had explained earlier was already firmly ingrained in Lu Sheng''s mind.


    "Sir, I''ve remembered everything. Can I start now?"


    "Hmm?" sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Li Mo was startled. He hadn''t expected Lu Sheng to have remembered everything after just one explanation. For this workshop, he''s taught countless apprentices, even the fastest and most talented needed multiple repetitions, yet Lu Sheng only needed one?


    Li Mo felt a bit doubtful but still led Lu Sheng to a piece of heavy equipment. It was a basic heavy equipment component, standing at four meters tall.


    "The basic joint of this component is damaged. It''s not very difficult. Use the knowledge I explained to you earlier to repair it."


    Li Mo pointed at the equipment component in front of them.


    At the same time, there was a hint of testing Lu Sheng in his words.


    "Alright!"


    Lu Sheng walked over without hesitation and began to observe. Li Mo, watching Lu Sheng''s actions, couldn''t help but think to himself.


    "Learned in one go? There can''t be such a genius. He''s not a cultivator or a mechanical transformer, someone inherently attuned to mechanics. Let''s see if this kid is bluffing. If he''s so superficial, I''ll have to find someone else."


    So saying, Li Mo started to observe Lu Sheng''s actions closely.


    Lu Sheng didn''t rush to start but carefully observed. After confirming the damage location, he turned to Li Mo and said.


    "Sir, the drilling holes on this component are severely damaged. We need to replace it with a new plate and re-drill the holes."


    Upon hearing Lu Sheng''s words, Li Mo felt a bit surprised. He had examined this component, and the damage was indeed just as Lu Sheng described.


    "Looks like he really remembered it. This kid...has some talent!"


    With just this observation, Li Mo confirmed that Lu Sheng had indeed remembered the basic knowledge he had explained earlier. Alongside his surprise, he also developed a fondness for Lu Sheng''s talent.


    "Alright, since you know the damage points, start repairing. There''s a boring machine nearby. I also explained how to use it earlier. Try controlling it first, and pay attention to safety precautions. I''ll point out any mistakes."


    Lu Sheng nodded and brought over a plate measuring two meters long and fifty centimeters thick from the materials pit nearby.


    After all, he is a Martial Artist. A normal person wouldn''t even be able to lift it, let alone move it.


    Soon, Lu Sheng fixed the plate and started operating the boring machine. The more Li Mo watched Lu Sheng''s operation, the more surprised he became.


    "Is this kid really encountering this for the first time? Although still a bit awkward and slow, he''s becoming more proficient as time goes on."


    Li Mo, extremely surprised, watched Lu Sheng''s movements and couldn''t help but point out some minor mistakes.


    Lu Sheng, while following Li Mo''s instructions, started operating based on the knowledge in his mind.


    As Lu Sheng began to operate, a series of subtitles appeared before him.


    [Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance +1]


    [Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance +1]


    [Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance +1]


    Seeing the constant barrage of subtitles, Lu Sheng felt somewhat surprised. The proficiency growth for Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance was much faster than that for cultivation and martial arts.


    While surprised, he was also secretly delighted.


    "The proficiency for secondary skills is growing so fast. It looks like my idea of using a secondary skill to aid my cultivation might actually work!"


    "Although Martial Artists don''t have much talent in these secondary skills, I have a system panel. Given time, my efficiency and achievements won''t be inferior to cultivators and mechanical transformers!"


    Lu Sheng chuckled, his movements becoming increasingly swift.


    Midway through, Li Mo had completely regarded Lu Sheng as a mechanical maintenance genius. After thinking for a moment, Li Mo retrieved a nutrient liquid from his office and handed it to Lu Sheng.


    "Here, this is one of Tianqi Heavy Industry''s employee benefits. Although its effect isn''t as good as the Qi Blood Pill, you can receive one every day."


    Lu Sheng accepted the nutrient liquid from Li Mo, feeling surprised but mostly delighted.


    "Looks like this job was a good find. Not only do I earn Federal points, but I also get nutrient liquid, hehe."


    Lu Sheng laughed, and while working, he became even more enthusiastic.


    Soon, a day had passed.


    When it was time to clock out, Lu Sheng finally stopped his actions, feeling somewhat tired. He wiped the sweat off his forehead, smearing engine oil on it instead.


    He looked quite disheveled, which is why mechanical transformers avoid such work.


    It''s exhausting! It''s dirty!


    "Phew!"


    Lu Sheng exhaled a deep breath and opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (24/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (32/100) LV2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (20/100) LV1]


    [Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance: (1/100) LV3]


    "Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance actually rose to Level 3 directly! And my Qi Blood also increased by a point, working can actually improve Qi Blood!!"


    Lu Sheng''s eyes brightened immediately. He hadn''t expected that just taking a sideline job would have such an effect.


    This is also why Li Mo mentioned that secondary skills and the extraordinary ones complement each other. Just like cultivators who practice alchemy and artifact refining, the process also trains their spiritual power, essentially doubling as cultivation.


    Lu Sheng''s heavy machinery maintenance is similar, though it doesn''t directly train him; the act of handling heavy equipment indeed serves as physical training.


    But... for Lu Sheng at this moment, this is good news!


    "All done. Here is your wage for today!"


    Li Mo, watching Lu Sheng, felt increasingly satisfied and transferred a thousand Federal points to Lu Sheng using his wrist device.


    "Hmm? This..."


    Looking at the thousand Federal points credited, Lu Sheng felt puzzled and looked at Li Mo.


    Li Mo smiled and said, "You have talent in this area and may not realize it. Your efficiency is easily twice that of the repair apprentices, so a thousand Federal points is well-deserved."


    "Continue coming when you have time after tomorrow. We''ll keep it at a thousand Federal points per day. If your efficiency improves, the rate will increase as well!"

 Chapter 17 Practical Test, Lu Sheng vs Liu Huan

    Chapter 17 - 17 Practical Test, Lu Sheng vs Liu Huan"Hiss!"


    Lu Sheng took a sharp breath when he heard Li Mo''s words.


    A thousand Federation points a day, that amounts to thirty thousand points a month, which is even more than the stipend of the Elite Class.


    And... if I improve my efficiency, the price will go up.


    Lu Sheng now understood why those Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators never lacked resources, even with the system panel, his current efficiency was only comparable to that of two apprentices.


    And those naturally gifted Transcendents were naturally much more efficient, earning more Federation points.


    But... still, I have a hack!


    "Just a Level 3 skill already yields this kind of efficiency. If I max out this skill, I''ll definitely be as efficient as those Mechanical Transformers!"


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng became excited and immediately thanked Li Mo before leaving the maintenance workshop with enthusiasm.


    In the following days, aside from attending Elite Class lessons, Lu Sheng spent all his time at Li Mo''s maintenance workshop working part-time, while also working to improve his Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance.


    Very quickly, a week passed.


    Lu Sheng successfully maxed out his Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance at Level 5, achieving efficiency equivalent to a Level 1 Mechanical Transformer.


    Li Mo also raised Lu Sheng''s pay to two thousand Federation points a day.


    In this week alone, Lu Sheng earned enough Federation points for a bottle of Level 1 Qi Blood Pill.


    At night, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on his bed. Despite a hint of exhaustion between his eyebrows, his eyes shone with excitement.


    The system panel slowly appeared in front of Lu Sheng.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (38/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (57/100) Level 2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (35/100) Level 1]


    [Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance: (100/100) Level 5]


    "Though I''ve been very tired this week, the gains have been great. I''ve maxed out Basic Heavy Machinery Maintenance, and both the Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist have improved, even my Qi Blood has reached 38 cards!"


    "Only 2 cards short of reaching the 40-60 card stage, I''ll soon enter this stage!"


    "Additionally, from my part-time work, I''ve accumulated quite a few Federation points. In another day or two, I should be able to reach the next stage of Qi Blood Realm!"


    Lu Sheng''s lips curled into a smile. He then dismissed the system panel, lay down on his bed, and soon fell fast asleep.


    This week... Lu Sheng had squeezed every bit of time except for sleep!


    ...


    The next day, after a good night''s rest, Lu Sheng arrived at the Elite Class feeling refreshed.


    Upon arriving in the Elite Class, Lu Sheng was surprised to see Gao Feng and the other two system instructors standing at the podium.


    "What''s going on? Why are the instructors from the other two systems here?"


    Lu Sheng glanced at his deskmate Qiu Song.


    Qiu Song yawned lazily and said, "It''s time for the monthly battle test, isn''t it?"


    "Battle test?"


    Lu Sheng''s heart skipped a beat. Since becoming a Transcendent, he hadn''t experienced a formal battle and was quite looking forward to it.


    As the class bell rang, all the Elite Class students took their seats, even Mu Bing, who was always absent, came to the classroom.


    "Today, all classes are canceled for the battle test. Lu Sheng!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    On the podium, Gao Feng stood with his hands behind his back, speaking seriously.


    "Present!"


    Lu Sheng sat up straight.


    "This is your first battle test since joining the Elite Class. Be well prepared!"


    "Yes!"


    Gao Feng nodded in satisfaction and then looked at the other Elite Class students.


    "Does anyone have a target they want to challenge? If not, we''ll assign opponents at random who are of comparable strength."


    Gazing around the classroom, Gao Feng spoke.


    "Teacher!"


    At this moment, Lu Sheng saw Yang Meng raise his hand. The burly man''s face was filled with intense battle intent.


    "Huh? Yang Meng''s aura seems different from before? Has he... broken through to the second tier?"


    Lu Sheng curiously looked at Yang Meng.


    Yang Meng then spoke slowly, "Teacher Gao, I''ve broken through to the second tier, and I want to challenge Mu Bing!"


    Gao Feng frowned slightly, not speaking, but looking towards Mu Bing.


    Mu Bing sat in her seat like an iceberg snow lotus, arms crossed, showing no emotion on her face.


    Under the gaze of the three instructors, Mu Bing stretched her body, showcasing her perfect figure, and lazily said.


    "Useless battle. If he wants to humiliate himself, I don''t mind."


    Mu Bing''s words made the other two Cultivator system students in the Elite Class laugh uncontrollably.


    Yang Meng''s face turned red as he glared at Mu Bing.


    "This time... I won''t lose to you again!"


    However, in response to Yang Meng''s words, Mu Bing''s red lips curved slightly as she uttered four words.


    "Utterly foolish!"


    Watching this scene, Lu Sheng shook his head helplessly. "Ah, Martial Artists below the fourth tier really have no dignity."


    Under the lead of Gao Feng and the other two instructors, everyone arrived at Yucai High School''s Martial Arts Training Hall. Aside from Yang Meng who wanted to challenge Mu Bing, the other students were assigned different opponents.


    Though the opponents were assigned at random, they were selected to be of comparable strength.


    Lu Sheng''s opponent was a Transcendent from the Mechanical Modifier system. Like Lu Sheng, he had just joined the Elite Class recently, only a few days earlier than Lu Sheng. His name was Liu Huan, and his Spiritual Power was around thirty-five points.


    The Martial Arts Training Hall had several areas divided. Lu Sheng went to his area and waited until he saw a young man in a black trench coat with a playful smile approach.


    "Lu Sheng? I thought this battle test would be challenging. Instead, I got paired with a crude Martial Artist."


    Liu Huan began by dismissing Lu Sheng''s profession.


    Lu Sheng frowned slightly. Though he was used to the disdain Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators had for Martial Artists, Liu Huan''s condescending attitude still irked him.


    Nevertheless, he said nothing, calmly looking at Liu Huan, waiting for the test to begin.


    Once all the opponents were assigned, Gao Feng stood on a high platform and loudly announced.


    "Begin!"

 Chapter 18: The Power of a 2-Week Workshop, How Can You Compare!!

    Chapter 18 - 18: The Power of a 2-Week Workshop, How Can You Compare!!"I said, this battle is completely meaningless. Just admit defeat. There''s no way a Martial Artist can be a match for me."


    "I don''t want to waste time!"


    Liu Huan spoke indifferently to Lu Sheng, hands in his pockets.


    Lu Sheng listened to Liu Huan''s words with a dismissive glance, then slowly raised his right hand, leaving his middle finger extended.


    "Fool!"


    Liu Huan''s expression turned dark, a flash of coldness flickered in his eyes.


    "Seeking death!"


    The next moment, Liu Huan''s body exploded with an extremely powerful aura, causing his black windbreaker to billow, revealing what was underneath.


    Although Liu Huan had joined the Elite Class just a few days earlier than Lu Sheng, his hands had already been transformed into mechanical prosthetics.


    Under the training hall lights, Liu Huan''s hands shimmered with a metallic luster.


    "Since you seem so eager to die, I''ll grant your wish!"


    "I''ll show you that there''s simply no comparison between Martial Artists and people like me!"


    Liu Huan let out a low roar, and his modified mechanical hands instantly transformed.


    They turned into two mechanical sledgehammers, enveloped in terrifying power, smashing towards Lu Sheng viciously.


    Flames spewed from the sledgehammers, moving so fast that even a normal person''s eyes couldn''t react.


    Moreover, the distance between the two was very close. Generally, a Martial Artist couldn''t respond to such swift attacks.


    But...


    Just as the mechanical sledgehammers traced their trajectory, Lu Sheng suddenly had an insight, as if he had already determined their final impact point.


    Without hesitation, Lu Sheng followed the answer in his mind, instantly sidestepping.


    He actually dodged the attack of the sledgehammers!


    "Hm? You actually dodged my attack?"


    Liu Huan was somewhat surprised. His family often hired Martial Artists as sparring partners, and none of them could dodge his attacks at such a short distance.


    Though surprised, his disdain for Martial Artists did not diminish in the slightest.


    "Dodged once, but can you dodge a second time!"


    Liu Huan roared, and flames spouted from the front of the sledgehammer, counteracting the recoil from the attack, rapidly striking towards Lu Sheng''s changed position.


    The rapid change of moves was far beyond the reaction speed of a first-tier Martial Artist.


    But...


    For some reason, whenever the mechanical sledgehammer moved, Lu Sheng had an insight, accurately predicting the hammer''s trajectory. Even in his vision, he seemed able to see through the internal mechanism of the sledgehammer.


    Everything... completely exposed in Lu Sheng''s view.


    "This feeling... why does it feel extremely similar to when I tested and maintained those heavy mechanical equipment in the workshop?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised, quickly realizing this point.


    The mechanical prosthetics of the Mechanical Transformer were also a type of mechanical equipment. His Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance skill was maxed out, so he was intimately familiar with the operation of mechanical equipment.


    He could say... Even if Lu Sheng wasn''t a Mechanical Transformer, his understanding of mechanical equipment was not inferior to any first-tier Mechanical Transformer.


    Thinking this, a smile played on Lu Sheng''s lips.


    "Though it''s my first bout with a Mechanical Transformer and I''m unfamiliar, I have an exceptional understanding of mechanical equipment!"


    "My two weeks of workshop experience... How could you compare?"


    Lu Sheng thought to himself, dodging Liu Huan''s deadly attacks time and time again. Each dodge seemed extremely close but was all under Lu Sheng''s control.


    "As a Martial Artist, do you only know how to dodge!"


    Face red with anger, Liu Huan yelled at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Huan''s repeated attacks being dodged made it hard for Liu Huan to maintain his composure, even causing his Spiritual Power to diminish from prolonged attack sequences.


    Watching Lu Sheng avoid his attacks time and again, Liu Huan grew enraged.


    However, faced with Liu Huan''s furious shouts, Lu Sheng teased, "You transformed your hands, didn''t you? I didn''t see you transform your mouth?"


    "How could your mouth be stronger than your hands!"


    "Damn!"


    Liu Huan was irked to the point of fury by Lu Sheng''s comments. Flames erupted fiercely from the rear of the mechanical warhammer, enveloped in potent energy and speed, striking at Lu Sheng once more.


    "Die, pathetic Martial Artist!!"


    Liu Huan''s eyes were blood-red, fierce flames spurting from the rear of the mechanical warhammer, pushing its mechanical operation to the limits.


    This... Would be Liu Huan''s strongest strike!


    Yet, despite Liu Huan''s all-out effort, his attack was still full of flaws in Lu Sheng''s eyes. Qi Blood flowed beneath his feet, and his body moved like flowing water, dodging Liu Huan''s deadly strike once more.


    At that moment, Liu Huan''s all-out strike had left him without any follow-up strength to counter the recoil. Lu Sheng''s eyes focused, his right hand clenched into a fist, and Qi Blood from his heart flowed instantly to his right fist.


    Five Elements Fist, Power of Heart Fire!


    Bang!!!


    The explosive force, akin to fire, erupted from Lu Sheng''s right fist, crashing into Liu Huan''s face. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With a muffled boom, Liu Huan''s entire body traced a parabola mid-air, flying out of the battle zone.


    "Hm?"


    Meanwhile, Gao Feng on the high platform had long been observing Lu Sheng. Seeing Lu Sheng knock Liu Huan out with a single punch, surprise showed on his face.


    A first-tier Martial Artist defeating a first-tier Mechanical Transformer was rare but not unheard of.


    However, for someone like Lu Sheng to defeat a comparable Mechanical Transformer shortly after joining the Elite Class... Such occurrences were nearly non-existent even within the Elite Class.


    "His combat experience is so rich, is this really his first real fight?"


    Gao Feng was somewhat astonished, the scenes of Lu Sheng dodging Liu Huan''s attacks leaving a deep impression on him.


    However, thinking this, a smile appeared on Gao Feng''s face: "It wasn''t in vain that I paid out of my own pocket to buy this kid a bottle of first-tier Qi Blood Pill. He''s quite the talent!"


    But Gao Feng''s smile didn''t last long before it was drawn to a muffled sound, followed by a long sigh.


    Only to see, in the battle zone between Yang Meng and Mu Bing, Yang Meng, who had already broken through to a second-tier Martial Artist, was once again defeated by Mu Bing''s flying sword, his chest marked by hideous sword scars.

 Chapter 19 Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance, Regulars!

    Chapter 19 - 19 Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance, Regulars!"Hmm? Yang Meng lost again?"


    At that moment, Lu Sheng also looked towards the area where Yang Meng and Mu Bing were battling, his face filled with astonishment.


    Because of Yang Meng''s defeat, Lu Sheng''s battle did not attract much attention, everyone was drawn to Yang Meng''s loss.


    "Sigh, the gap between Martial Artists and the other two systems under level four is really too large. Even for me, without maxed Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance, I might not be a match for Liu Huan."


    Seeing this, Lu Sheng couldn''t help but shake his head.


    However, Lu Sheng didn''t feel powerless; instead, he was filled with fighting spirit.


    Yang Meng not being a match for Mu Bing doesn''t mean he won''t be in the future!


    At least...


    I can already defeat Liu Huan of the same level, can''t I?


    And this real combat raised my proficiency in Five Elements Fist by ten points.


    Once my Qi Blood is enhanced, my cultivation technique and martial skill proficiency maxed out, and my secondary profession proficiency maxed, I might not be a match for Transcendents from the other two systems!


    Yang Meng''s defeat caused the students from the Martial Artist Camp in the Elite Class to look like withered eggplants, each one disheartened.


    Not only Yang Meng, but several other strong students from the Martial Artist Camp were defeated by students from the other two systems.


    Only a few Martial Artists won, perhaps because the Transcendents of the other two systems had not mastered Spiritual Power very well.


    But that was not taken seriously by anyone. As for Lu Sheng''s situation... naturally, it was ignored.


    With the end of the real combat tests, the students from the Martial Artist Camp were ridiculed by the students from the other two systems once again, forcing Gao Feng to announce the dismissal feeling helpless.


    After school, Lu Sheng headed straight to the repair workshop at Tianqi Heavy Industry. Although his proficiency in Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance was maxed, he wouldn''t pass up the chance to make money.


    Li Mo lay on the chair nearby, watching Lu Sheng work earnestly. After pondering for a moment, he stood up and went to his office, took a book covered in oil from a high shelf, and handed it to Lu Sheng.


    "This book contains basic information on Mechanical Prosthetics. You might want to study it in your spare time."


    "You have a talent for mechanical repair. If possible, this could become your secondary profession in the future!"


    Upon hearing Li Mo''s words, Lu Sheng stopped his work and took the book. On its cover, it read "Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance."


    After speaking, Li Mo returned to his chair and lay down again.


    Lu Sheng put down his work and opened "Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance." As he read through it, he felt like he was entering a new world.


    Previously, the Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance taught by Li Mo could only be considered the basics; the knowledge in this book was much deeper.


    The more Lu Sheng read, the more absorbed he became, forgetting about the time.


    When Lu Sheng finished the entire book, a sentence popped up before his eyes. S~ea??h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Ding, Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance LV5 has upgraded to Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance LV3!]


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng was initially stunned but quickly opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (38/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (57/100) LV2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (45/100) LV1]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (1/100) LV3]


    "Skill... leveled up?"


    "From mechanical equipment to mechanical prosthetics?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised. At the same time, a vast number of memories, like when he first started learning mechanical repair, flooded his mind, as if he had studied mechanical prosthetics for years.


    Lu Sheng quietly digested the memories in his mind. When he opened his eyes again, a sparkling light burst from them.


    "After the skill upgrade, my proficiency in mechanics has increased, and I have mastered more specialized mechanical knowledge."


    "Next, I just need to engage in more mechanical equipment and prosthetic work, and I can max out this skill. By then... with this skill, I will be more adept in facing Mechanical Transformers."


    Lu Sheng was extremely excited.


    He didn''t want to give up this job, even if he couldn''t become a Mechanical Transformer in the future. He could use this job as his secondary profession, earning more cultivation resources to pave his path in martial arts.


    Moreover, even if he doesn''t become a Mechanical Transformer, Martial Artists can increase their combat power through external prosthetics or weapons like the Electromagnetic Power Sword.


    Just like the three flying swords controlled by Mu Bing, including the one with the Gravity Field, they all belonged to the category of mechanically transformed products.


    Of course, the most important thing is making money.


    Lu Sheng grinned, feeling delighted.


    After the skill transformation, Lu Sheng continued working tirelessly, his efficiency even higher than when he maxed out Basic Heavy Equipment Maintenance.


    Soon, he successfully repaired a piece of heavy mechanical equipment.


    Li Mo, lying on the chair nearby, slightly opened his eyes and saw Lu Sheng''s work efficiency, a smile appeared on his face.


    "This kid indeed has a talent for mechanics. I haven''t misjudged him."


    After speaking, Li Mo was about to close his eyes for rest but suddenly sensed something and looked towards the workshop door.


    A young man slowly walked through the door, covered in scars. His legs had been replaced by mechanical ones, which were in poor condition, with some parts emitting wisps of smoke.


    As if they might fall apart at any moment.


    Seeing the young man at the door, Li Mo frowned and swiftly walked to the young man''s side, speaking solemnly, "Why are you in this condition again? I just repaired it recently. Why so soon..."


    Saying that, Li Mo seemed to understand something, and a look of regret appeared on his face. He shook his head and said, "You shouldn''t have gone to the black market to fight. You know that once you get in, you either come out alive, or... become a corpse."


    The young man listened to Li Mo''s words and laughed self-deprecatingly, "But if I don''t go to the black market to fight, my life will stay the same. Choosing this path, if I want to get stronger, this is the only way."


    Hearing the young man''s words, Li Mo fell silent.


    Li Mo had many side jobs. As a retired technician at Tianqi Heavy Industry, he was not just repairing heavy machinery; he often took private orders for mechanical prosthetic repairs.


    The young man before him was a regular customer of Li Mo.

 Chapter 2010: Should I... do it?

    Chapter 20 - 2010: Should I... do it?The young man was named Tang Shun and was once considered a wealthy second-generation, coming from quite a well-off family.


    But later, the family declined, leading Tang Shun, who had embarked on the path of mechanical modifications, to lose adequate financial support and stagnate.


    However, Tang Shun was an extremely stubborn person. He couldn''t accept his strength stagnating at the first tier, so he turned to black market boxing.


    He hoped to rely on this source of income to continue enhancing his abilities.


    But precisely because of this, Tang Shun''s modified mechanical leg often got damaged. Over time, he became a regular customer of Li Mo.


    Looking at Tang Shun''s mechanical leg, Li Mo lit a cigarette and took one drag after another in silence.


    "How''s it look, can it still be repaired?"


    Tang Shun also lit a cigarette, enduring the pain in his body, and looked at Li Mo.


    Li Mo remained silent for a long time before saying, "I''m getting old. My Qi Blood is starting to decline. I told you last time that would be the last time I''d repair for you, but clearly you didn''t take my words to heart."


    Repairing mechanical prosthetics is not an easy task. Don''t be fooled by their smaller size compared to heavy machinery; due to the different materials used, their weight varies within the same volume.


    Moreover, the parts of mechanical prosthetics are extremely delicate, making repairs very mentally draining. Li Mo, being older, no longer had the energy to devote to such tasks.


    Tang Shun slightly furrowed his brows and looked at Li Mo with a hint of pleading in his eyes: "Uncle Li, I really am begging you. I''ve already secured nine consecutive wins in the black market. I''m about to achieve ten consecutive wins. This is truly the last time."


    "Once I achieve ten consecutive wins, the prize money from the black market will be enough to enhance my abilities to the second tier. After that, I won''t have to go back to such places anymore."


    "Just help me one last time. After this, I''ll never bother you again."


    Tang Shun''s words made Li Mo look a bit agitated, but he didn''t immediately agree.


    "Um... how about letting me give it a try?"


    Just as the two fell silent, puffing on their cigarettes, a voice sounded beside them.


    Li Mo looked over and saw Lu Sheng standing behind him with a shy smile.


    "You?"


    Tang Shun looked at Lu Sheng, frowning with a hint of impatience on his face.


    "What''s a mere apprentice doing here making trouble? Can''t you see I''m talking to your master?"


    Clearly, Tang Shun took Lu Sheng as a workshop apprentice. In Tang Shun''s opinion, no apprentice in that workshop could compare to even a tenth of Li Mo''s skills.


    So naturally, he assumed Lu Sheng was just causing trouble.


    Lu Sheng didn''t respond to Tang Shun. He just looked at Li Mo with eyes full of determination. He had recently converted his skills into Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance. If he could try it out himself, it should greatly enhance his proficiency.


    Li Mo remained silent for a moment, finishing his cigarette and stamping it out with frustration, then spoke, "How much have you grasped from the books?"


    Lu Sheng gave a shy smile: "Pretty much most of it."


    This time, maybe it was because he had witnessed Lu Sheng''s terrifying talent, but Li Mo didn''t doubt him. Instead, he made up his mind.


    "In that case... you go ahead and try it. I''ll assist you from the side!"


    With that, Li Mo looked at Tang Shun and said in a deep voice, "I can help repair it this last time, but he has to do the work. I''ll just guide from the side. If that''s okay with you, lie down. If not, then forget it."


    Tang Shun never expected Li Mo to have such confidence in this apparent apprentice. He hesitated for a moment, then his expression hardened.


    "Uncle Li, I trust you. Since you''ve spoken, I have no reason to refuse. Go ahead!"


    Tang Shun was a tough guy; otherwise, he wouldn''t have ventured into black market boxing.


    With that, Tang Shun followed Li Mo to his office, lay down on the repair table, and closed his eyes.


    Behind him, Lu Sheng looked at Tang Shun''s severely damaged mechanical legs, his eyes lighting up like a hunter spotting rare prey.


    "This is a rare training opportunity!"


    Lu Sheng rubbed his hands together, excited in his heart.


    "Start. You operate first, and I''ll observe from the side. I''ll point out any mistakes you make."


    Li Mo said to Lu Sheng. sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Alright!"


    Lu Sheng went to the repair table, donned a convenient magnifying glass, and began to carefully inspect the damaged parts of the mechanical legs.


    Mechanical prosthetics are renowned for their precision, and repairing those high-precision parts requires substantial mental attention, which is precisely why Li Mo was reluctant.


    He was getting old, no longer having that much energy. Each repair would leave him needing ten to fifteen days to recover.


    With third-tier Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance experience, Lu Sheng easily identified the damaged parts inside the mechanical leg and removed them one by one.


    Li Mo watched from the side, nodding approvingly.


    "Good, you''ve found all the damaged parts. You''re officially a beginner in mechanical prosthetic maintenance."


    Li Mo''s face was filled with satisfaction.


    Not getting overconfident, Lu Sheng carefully took out the damaged parts, placing them on the table and began repairs with the available tools.


    Tapping, drilling, honing... each process conducted in order.


    During the process, Lu Sheng made several mistakes, but they were caught in time by Li Mo, preventing any irreparable damage.


    Three hours quickly passed. Lu Sheng, covered in sweat, reassembled the repaired parts into the mechanical legs.


    After finishing, Lu Sheng wiped the sweat off his forehead and addressed Tang Shun lying on the repair table.


    "Get up and try it. See if there''s any discomfort."


    Tang Shun opened his eyes and cast a surprised glance at Lu Sheng. He hadn''t fallen asleep during those three hours. After all, letting an "apprentice" work on him, even he couldn''t feel completely at ease.


    But hearing Li Mo''s constant expressions of satisfaction, Tang Shun realized he might have underestimated this guy.


    Without hesitation, Tang Shun got up, moved around, and tested the strength and speed of the mechanical legs. Satisfied, he smiled at Lu Sheng and Li Mo.


    "Not bad, not bad. They''re fully repaired. Uncle Li, your last disciple is quite something, potentially able to inherit your mantle in the future!"


    Clearly, after this repair, Tang Shun regarded Lu Sheng as Li Mo''s last disciple. Given Li Mo''s age, this was quite probable.

 Chapter 21: After modification - 21 Polestar Black Market

    Chapter 21 - After modification: Chapter 21 Polestar Black MarketFacing Tang Shun''s words, Li Mo smiled silently. Lu Sheng, on the other hand, was immersed in the ever-increasing proficiency of basic bionic maintenance before him, and naturally did not hear Tang Shun''s words.


    Seeing that neither of them intended to converse, Tang Shun didn''t say much more. He simply transferred a portion of Federation points from his personal terminal to Li Mo and then left.


    "This is your reward!"


    Li Mo suddenly said to Lu Sheng, waking him up from the captions.


    Lu Sheng glanced at his personal terminal and was stunned to find Li Mo had transferred seven thousand Federation points to him.


    "This is..."


    Lu Sheng looked at Li Mo in front of him with some surprise, somewhat puzzled.


    Li Mo smiled and said, "To be honest, I didn''t expect your talent in mechanical repair to be so high. You''ve only just begun to learn bionic maintenance knowledge and were able to successfully repair a first-level bionic under my guidance."


    "From now on, any bionic maintenance orders will be handled mainly by you. I''ll be beside you to provide guidance, and we''ll split the reward evenly. These seven thousand Federation points are the payment from Tang Shun for this recent order."


    Listening to Li Mo''s words, Lu Sheng''s eyes lit up.


    It seemed he was the one working the hardest, whereas Li Mo only occasionally corrected his mistakes and appeared quite relaxed.


    But for Lu Sheng, it was precisely Li Mo''s guidance that caused his proficiency in basic bionic maintenance to soar.


    Being able to earn money while increasing his proficiency, Lu Sheng didn''t mind much.


    "Honestly, you have such talent with machinery, you should consider becoming a Mechanical Transformer. Even if your family background isn''t adequate, with your talent, finding your own path wouldn''t be too difficult. Have you thought about trying this path?"


    Li Mo asked, curious.


    Lu Sheng heard this, paused for a moment, then shook his head: "Forget it, I''ll stick with being a Martial Artist."


    Although Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators hold much higher status than Martial Artists, for Lu Sheng, mechanical prosthetics wouldn''t help him increase his proficiency. S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    With the system panel''s existence, following the path of a Martial Artist was clearly the best choice. Why make things harder?


    As for mechanical repair... using it to earn martial arts resources was also a good option. There was no need to forcibly take the path of a Mechanical Transformer.


    Besides... he seemed to lack significant talent in spiritual power.


    "Sir, has that person left? I heard him talk about black market fighting. What''s that all about?"


    Lu Sheng seemed to have suddenly thought of something and looked at Li Mo.


    Li Mo''s face immediately became solemn upon hearing Lu Sheng''s question, but he explained: "The black market that Tang Shun mentioned is a very special entity within the Human Federation. The Human Federation consists of tens of thousands of planets, and almost every planet has a black market."


    "From a certain perspective, the black market is a special place created to maintain the fragile balance among Transcendents, and every black market has the shadow of the Human Federation behind it."


    "So, you should understand, right?"


    Lu Sheng nodded knowingly.


    Li Mo continued, "As for the black market on Tianqi Star, it''s called Polestar Black Market. It exists not only in our city but in all three hundred cities of Tianqi Star. Moreover, there are influences from outside Tianqi Star behind it."


    "Put it this way, if Tianqi Heavy Industry is the most powerful force on Tianqi Star on the surface, then Polestar Black Market is the underground emperor of Tianqi Star!"


    "Our Tianqi Star is extremely rich in mineral resources, and once discovered, most of these minerals are controlled by Polestar Black Market. This has resulted in the astonishing wealth behind Polestar Black Market."


    "As for the fighting Tang Shun mentioned... it''s a ring in Polestar Black Market, specially set up for some big figures, and the fighters inside are essentially toys in the eyes of those big figures."


    "Once you enter the black market ring, it''s either live or die. Tang Shun is considered one of the outstanding first-level Transcendents in the black market ring. I hope he can survive this last match!"


    Thinking of Tang Shun who had left, Li Mo sighed regretfully, as he was an old acquaintance.


    After the sigh, Li Mo''s tone changed to a serious one as he looked at Lu Sheng: "The black market ring isn''t easy to get into. You have great talent, and there''s no need to go to the black market for money."


    Due to his familiarity with Tang Shun, Li Mo had a deep understanding of the black market ring. He didn''t want Lu Sheng, who had immense talent in mechanics, to go to such a filthy place.


    Lu Sheng nodded: "Don''t worry, sir, I won''t go to such a place."


    Lu Sheng naturally wouldn''t go. He had the channel of repairing bionics to earn money, so there was no need to risk his life in the black market ring for more martial arts resources.


    Moreover, his strength was steadily improving, without major difficulties. Only a fool would choose to go to the black market ring.


    He just asked out of curiosity.


    Seeing that Lu Sheng agreed, Li Mo nodded in satisfaction.


    "Sir, help me get a bottle of first-level Qi Blood Pill!"


    Lu Sheng looked at Li Mo. Previously repairing heavy equipment, as he only had the whole weekend, it wasn''t until now that he had accumulated enough Federation points for a bottle of first-level Qi Blood Pill, even with some points left over.


    With money, Lu Sheng naturally wanted to invest in his martial arts. After all, he knew very well that as his strength increased, he could earn more resources.


    This would create a virtuous cycle, so there''s no need to hoard Federation points. Only wealth spent on oneself is good wealth.


    Li Mo held multiple positions, so he had the channels. He took twenty thousand Federation points from Lu Sheng and placed an order for him.


    Before Lu Sheng could leave work, someone had already delivered a bottle of first-level Qi Blood Pill.


    Li Mo handed the Qi Blood Pill to Lu Sheng and said, "If you have time in the evenings, come to the workshop. I don''t have much to do in the evenings and can guide your Longevity Posture."


    Li Mo said this not only because he saw Lu Sheng''s talent but also because he was considering Lu Sheng''s presence that made him resume bionic repair work. Just by providing occasional guidance, he could earn quite a lot of Federation points.


    Moreover...


    Li Mo looked at Lu Sheng, his face suddenly showing a complex expression that quickly disappeared.


    "After all... I won''t be able to guide you for much longer."

 Chapter 22 Qi Blood 43 Cards! The Path of the Transcendent!

    Chapter 22 - 22 Qi Blood 43 Cards! The Path of the Transcendent!Lu Sheng left the maintenance workshop with a bottle of First-Class Qi Blood Pills that he bought from Li Mo, but he was puzzled by what Li Mo had said.


    "What''s the old man mean by saying he can''t teach me for too long?"


    Lu Sheng scratched his head, a bit confused, but he decided not to worry about it too much. After all, Tianqi Star, as one of the rear planets of the Human Federation, is relatively safe.


    Li Mo shouldn''t have any trouble.


    After returning home, Lu Sheng immediately started his cultivation.


    Even though repairing the prosthetic increased his proficiency a lot, Lu Sheng knew clearly that his cultivation is the most important. The side job is just a tool to support his martial arts.


    The most important thing is still martial cultivation!


    A few days later, the sunlight gently shone on Tianqi Star, waking up its vitality.


    At Yucai High School, inside Gao Feng''s office, Lu Sheng struck an extremely odd posture, beads of sweat seeping from his skin and falling heavily to the ground.


    "Hoo!"


    A moment later, Lu Sheng exhaled a long breath, with a rush of Qi Blood surging inside him, emanating a strong aura.


    "Turns out, using pills makes cultivation faster!"


    "One bottle of Qi Blood Pills has already pushed me thoroughly into the 40-60 calorie range!"


    Lu Sheng''s body slowly returned to normal, a smile on his lips, his gaze fixed on the system panel visible only to him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (43/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (68/100) LV2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (50/100) LV1]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (62/100) LV4] S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Forty-three calories of Qi Blood already. Though I don''t know how much force I can unleash with a full blow now, it''s definitely at least three tons!"


    Lu Sheng grinned.


    "Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance still grows the fastest, probably because I repaired a First-Class prosthetic myself? Plus, there''s Li''s guidance."


    Lu Sheng stroked his chin, watching the system panel before him.


    "Overall... the progress is quite good."


    Lu Sheng''s smile deepened. From becoming a Transcendent to now, it had only taken a month, and he had already advanced to the second stage of the Qi Blood Realm.


    "Not bad, not bad. At your current rate of progress, you could reach 60 calories of Qi Blood in less than a month. Then you can consider breaking through to the second tier!"


    Beside him, Gao Feng, sensing the aura emanating from Lu Sheng, also smiled with satisfaction.


    To be honest, Lu Sheng''s progress wasn''t exceptionally fast, but what amazed Gao Feng the most was the stability of Lu Sheng''s cultivation!


    There was always some growth each day, as if there were no bottlenecks at all, which was truly terrifying.


    "Here, this is your Elite Class subsidy for the month!"


    Gao Feng casually took out a bottle of First-Class Qi Blood Pills from his pocket and handed it to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng accepted it without saying much and put it away directly.


    "That''s it for today''s cultivation. Come over and sit, I have something to tell you."


    Gao Feng sat down in his chair and gestured to the chair beside him, speaking to Lu Sheng.


    Curious, Lu Sheng obediently sat next to Gao Feng, listening to him.


    "The Elite Class has been running for nearly two months now. The number of students in the Elite Class has reached seventy, exceeding the capacity of an ordinary class. So, there will be some changes to the Elite Class going forward."


    Listening to Gao Feng, Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow, but soon relaxed.


    Indeed, as Gao Feng said, during this time, other students had gradually become Transcendents and joined the Elite Class.


    Gao Feng cleared his throat and continued.


    "Therefore, the higher-ups have decided to hold a midterm exam next month, aimed at stratifying the students."


    "The midterm exam scores will determine the rankings. The higher the rank, the more resources the student will receive, and vice versa."


    Lu Sheng listened, a faint glimmer of light flashing in his eyes.


    He wasn''t surprised by this. Previously, every Elite Class student received the same subsidy because the numbers were small. Now, as the number of Elite Class students increased, the school had to consider the allocation of resources and focus on nurturing the geniuses among them.


    Concentrating most resources on these geniuses would bring more benefits to Yucai High School.


    This was a simple logic that Lu Sheng understood.


    "Ahem, of course, as the Martial Arts Teacher of the Elite Class, the more outstanding students under my guidance, the more benefits I receive."


    Gao Feng coughed and said.


    "Of course, my desire for you to strive for excellence is partly for my benefit, but the most important thing is your future."


    Gao Feng''s expression returned to normal, with a trace of seriousness in his tone, "Do you know the paths available to Transcendents after high school graduation?"


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng scratched his head. To be honest, although he had been striving to become a Transcendent, he wasn''t very clear about the paths available after becoming one. Since becoming a Transcendent, he had focused on improving his cultivation and earning cultivation resources, thus neglecting to understand these paths.


    "Please guide me, Teacher Gao."


    Lu Sheng said softly.


    Gao Feng nodded, picked up his tea cup, took a big sip, and then said, "Transcendents have two main paths after graduating from high school."


    "The first and simpler path, which most Transcendents follow, is to attend a local Extraordinary University and join local forces after systematic training."


    "Most Transcendents can do this, but there are good and bad universities. Take our Tianqi Star, for instance, with three hundred cities and a large population, and countless Extraordinary Universities, each with its own strengths and weaknesses."


    "Generally, graduating from an Extraordinary University and joining Tianqi Heavy Industry is a great path, with a bright future."


    "The second path is more stringent, and that is to enroll in universities outside the planet!"


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng''s eyes brightened with a trace of anticipation.


    After all... no man can resist the allure of the cosmos.

 Chapter 23 Galaxy Powers, Star River University!

    Chapter 23 - 23 Galaxy Powers, Star River University!Tianqi Star, as one of the Human Federation''s colony planets, is considered among the better locations out of the tens of thousands of colony planets.


    Located in the rear echelon of the Human Federation, it is rare for war to spread to Tianqi Star.


    However, this does not mean the Human Federation is completely safe. On the front lines of the Federation lies the battleground between the Federation and other species in the universe, also known as the Frontline Star Systems.


    There are a total of three major battlefields in the Frontline Star Systems, with battle lines stretched out very long, where countless Transcendents perish every second.


    Transcendents born on the thousands of colony planets of the Human Federation all enter the Human Federation''s front lines to fight, either to repel the invasions of foreign races or... to attack other intelligent species in the universe.


    The three battlefields are like meat grinders. Ordinary Transcendents are often unable to make even the slightest splash when they enter these battlefields.


    Although the three battlefields involve dozens of species, they are generally divided into two major camps.


    The Human Federation is part of one of these camps.


    Given that both major camps include Galactic Life Forms, the dozens of species have turned the million-light-year-wide star system into chaotic battlefields and life-meat grinders.


    Due to the presence of three Galactic Life Forms, the Human Federation barely maintains a certain advantage among these dozens of species.


    As a result, the Human Federation also has quite a few allies, most of whom are humanoid species.


    Yet these alliances are extremely fragile, mostly relying on benefits. If there is a problem with the chain of benefits, the so-called alliance becomes a joke.


    "Those who are not of our race have different hearts." This is not just a saying.


    As part of the Human Federation''s obligation, aside from the Frontline Star Systems, the forces of the rear-echelon planets periodically send a number of Transcendents to the front lines to fight for the Human Federation.


    Although crises are omnipresent on the front-line battlefields, these crises also contain many opportunities.


    Some Transcendents who join planetary forces, as long as they have talent and ambition, will choose to enter the front lines to fight against other intelligent life forms in the universe to further their path.


    Of course, such Transcendents are only a minority. Most Transcendents prefer to stay on their home planets rather than venture out.


    Just like Gao Feng and the old man Li, they fall into this category.


    However, staying at their home planet is not always an option. When the front lines are tight, Transcendents who stayed on their home planets will also be conscripted by the Human Federation and sent to the front lines to fight against intelligent life forms.


    ...


    In the office, Gao Feng looked at Lu Sheng and said, "Although the second path is much more difficult, if you manage to get accepted outside our planet, you will be valued by the star systems forces and join them, making your future much brighter than staying at Tianqi Heavy Industry."


    "The star systems forces?"


    Lu Sheng caught this term and looked at Gao Feng with some confusion.


    Gao Feng smiled and explained, "In our Human Federation, although the Federation is overall in command, many forces operate under its jurisdiction."


    "For example, our Tianqi Heavy Industry on Tianqi Star is a planetary force. It ranks among the top on our home planet, but among the tens of thousands of colony planets, it is not significant."


    "And now we are talking about the star systems forces."


    "The cosmic territory the Human Federation occupies is vast, containing many star systems. Each star system has its own affiliated forces, which are superior to planetary forces yet still governed by the Human Federation."


    "Among these forces, there are three most powerful star systems forces!"


    "Do you know which three?"


    Gao Feng raised three fingers and smiled as he asked.


    Lu Sheng shook his head, and Gao Feng continued.


    "Daoran Sect, Ascension Factions, and Star River University!"


    "These three star systems were created by our Federation''s three Galactic Life Form powerhouses."


    "The Ascension Factions were established by the Lord of Ascension and are considered the holy land for all Mechanical Transformers in the Human Federation. The Daoran Sect was created by the Immortal, as the leader of the Cultivator System, the Daoran Sect is revered by countless Cultivators."


    "As for Star River University... it was created by my martial artist faction''s Emperor Bai!"


    When mentioning that Star River University was founded by Emperor Bai, Lu Sheng could clearly see the fanaticism and yearning on Gao Feng''s face.


    "Relatively speaking, of the Ascension Factions and Daoran Sect, Emperor Bai''s creation of Star River University is somewhat special."


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng looked at Gao Feng, curious.


    Gao Feng said, "Even though Emperor Bai created Star River University, it has a unique rule that only martial artists can join. Moreover, joining requirements are extremely harsh."


    "In contrast, the Ascension Factions and Daoran Sect have no such restrictions; any Transcendent can join them."


    "No one knows why Emperor Bai set it up this way, but given his prowess, he must have his reasons. Regardless, Star River University is the ultimate holy ground for all martial artists within the Human Federation!"


    Gao Feng said with a smile.


    After speaking for so long, Gao Feng was a bit parched. He picked up his large tea cup and took a big gulp of the strong tea, extricating tea leaves stuck between his teeth, and continued.


    "Speaking of the three major star systems forces, based on the data from previous years for our Tianqi Star''s examinees, less than ten thousand qualify each year, with the majority being for Star River University, about seven thousand."


    A slight look of astonishment appeared on Lu Sheng''s face.


    Don''t be misled by the large number of seven thousand, as it pertains to the entire Tianqi Star!


    Tianqi Star has a population of roughly ten billion, with several hundred million high school students, nearly a hundred million of whom are Transcendents.


    Out of nearly a hundred million, only seven thousand enter Star River University, a selection ratio indistinguishable from one in ten thousand.


    "Hehe, kid, now you know how tough it is!"


    Seeing the astonishment on Lu Sheng''s face, Gao Feng couldn''t help but chuckle.


    "I don''t expect you to get into Star River University. Getting into our local Tianqi University would be good enough!" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 24: Gao Feng’s Investment, Yang Meng Gives Up Martial Arts

    Chapter 24 - 24: Gao Feng''s Investment, Yang Meng Gives Up Martial ArtsThe reason Gao Feng said this actually has a certain connection to himself.


    After all, as long as the students Gao Feng trains are excellent enough, he, as a teacher, can also receive rewards from the Human Federation as well as the local planetary forces.


    These rewards might be cultivation resources, and more importantly... the title of an outstanding teacher.


    Once he becomes an outstanding teacher, Gao Feng will largely be spared from frontline conscription, allowing him to continue training students at the rear.


    After all, although the Human Federation has many Transcendents, there are very few who excel at training students and fostering prodigies. These are scarce resources that naturally won''t be sent to the frontline to die in vain.


    For Gao Feng, even if his students can''t get into Star River University, being admitted to the top Transcendent school on Tianqi Star, Tianqi University, is already a good achievement. If the number is high enough, he might even be honored as an outstanding teacher of Tianqi Star.


    "The student understands!"


    Lu Sheng listened to Gao Feng''s explanation and nodded.


    Gao Feng smiled faintly and, without saying more, opened the drawer of his desk, revealing rows of first-tier Qi Blood Pills to Lu Sheng.


    Gao Feng took out those first-tier Qi Blood Pills from the drawer, a total of ten bottles!


    "I''ve said so much, you should understand by now that the more excellent you become, the more benefits I receive. So..."


    Gao Feng placed the ten bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills in front of Lu Sheng, looked him in the eyes, and said seriously.


    "Consider these ten bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills as my substantial investment in you. I hope you won''t let me down!"


    Gao Feng stared intently at Lu Sheng.


    Even for Gao Feng, ten bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills represent a significant sum. As a third-tier Martial Artist, he earns a lot but also spends a lot. Making this much wealth takes time.


    Lu Sheng looked at the ten bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills with a slightly moved expression. He hadn''t expected Gao Feng to invest so heavily in him.


    For a moment, he was at a loss.


    Seeing the silent Lu Sheng, Gao Feng smiled calmly: "Don''t think too much about it, it''s just my investment. No matter what you achieve in the future, I won''t blame you. After all, investments naturally have gains and losses."


    Gao Feng comforted Lu Sheng, not wanting to give him too much pressure.


    Lu Sheng took a deep breath, pocketed the ten bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills handed over by Gao Feng, and then bowed solemnly to him.


    "Thank you, Teacher Gao!"


    Though just a simple sentence, Lu Sheng''s gratitude towards Gao Feng was beyond words.


    Gao Feng might see a profit in investing in him, but in this world, relationships between people are inherently based on interests. At least for Lu Sheng, Gao Feng''s investment was undeniably a great help.


    "Alright, alright, I don''t like this kind of mushy stuff. Take your things and get out!"


    Gao Feng waved his hand with a smile, signaling Lu Sheng to leave.


    Lu Sheng nodded, stood up, and was about to leave when he saw a burly figure enter Gao Feng''s office.


    "Yang Meng?"


    Lu Sheng recognized the burly young man and wasn''t too surprised to see him in Gao Feng''s office.


    After all, Gao Feng didn''t just sponsor him alone. In the Elite Class, Yang Meng was also a main beneficiary.


    If Gao Feng sponsored him because of his steady and continuous improvement, then Yang Meng was the kind of student who made rapid progress.


    At a time when most Elite Class Martial Artists were still in the second stage of the Qi Blood Realm, Yang Meng had already stepped into the second tier.


    "Yang Meng? I was just thinking of asking you to come. You haven''t visited for a while; I thought you lost confidence because of that kid Mu Bing!"


    Seeing Yang Meng, Gao Feng''s face lit up with a smile. Among the students he sponsored, Yang Meng was the one he was most proud of.


    In just the first semester of high school, he had already become a second-tier Martial Artist. By the time of the college entrance exam, he might even break through to the third tier and become a third-tier Martial Artist like Gao Feng.


    When the time comes for the college entrance exam, good grades would surely bring Gao Feng many benefits.


    With a smiling Gao Feng and Lu Sheng beside him, Yang Meng walked up to Gao Feng expressionlessly and then bowed deeply.


    "Hmm? What do you mean by this?"


    "Why so polite?"


    Gao Feng asked with a smile. S§×ar?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Yang Meng slowly straightened up, his hands tightly clenched. After a moment, he slowly spoke in front of Lu Sheng and Gao Feng.


    "Teacher Gao, I came to tell you I''ve decided to give up martial arts."


    At these words, the smile on Gao Feng''s face stiffened.


    Even Lu Sheng was quite surprised, finding it hard to believe Yang Meng said such a thing.


    It was Yang Meng, the number one in the Elite Class Martial Artist Camp.


    Who would say they were giving up martial arts?


    "Hahaha, you kid, cracking jokes again..."


    Gao Feng''s smile turned slightly twisted as he pointed at Yang Meng and said to Lu Sheng.


    "Look, this guy is joking with me. Give up martial arts... Who made this decision for you!"


    Bam!


    Gao Feng slammed his hand on the table, looking at Yang Meng with eyes filled with a mix of frustration and disappointment.


    "Do you know what you''re saying!!"


    Gao Feng pointed at Yang Meng, his fingers trembling. Clearly, Yang Meng''s words had hit him hard.


    "I know Mu Bing discouraged you, but that''s not a reason to give up martial arts!"


    "As Martial Artists, we should keep forging ahead, no matter the obstacles. Why... why give up martial arts!!"


    Gao Feng''s voice was loud, resounding even outside the office.


    "Once we step into the fourth tier as Martial Artists, the gap between us, Mechanical Transformers, and Cultivators narrows instantly. By then, we won''t be inferior to them!"


    Gao Feng''s body swayed slightly, speaking with an unwilling expression.


    "But... is it that easy to enter the fourth tier? Even you haven''t reached the fourth tier, Teacher Gao,"


    Yang Meng said calmly. Perhaps he had anticipated Gao Feng''s reaction, and he explained his thoughts without emotion.


    "Teacher Gao, I know you care about me, but... I''ve decided to transfer to the path of Mechanical Transformer. Please don''t try to persuade me."

 Chapter 25 Disheartened, Gao Feng’s Decision

    Chapter 25 - 25 Disheartened, Gao Feng''s Decision"Mechanical Transformer!!"


    Gao Feng looked at Yang Meng in disbelief. He never thought Yang Meng would choose this path.


    "But your family situation..."


    Gao Feng seemed to have thought of something, but the words that came to his mouth were swallowed back.


    Yang Meng looked calmly at Gao Feng and slowly said, "I know that with my family situation, the path of a Mechanical Transformer has no future, but...not long ago, a prosthetic company contacted me, willing to sponsor me to become a Mechanical Transformer."


    "I''m a second-tier Martial Artist. With my Martial Arts Talent, if I don''t follow the pure martial path and use the mechanical prosthetics provided by the company, I can become stronger, even stronger than some ordinary Mechanical Transformers."


    "So... I''m sorry, Mr. Gao. I can''t continue down the path of martial arts."


    Gao Feng fell silent. He never expected the student he valued most to deliver such a blow to him. This was something Gao Feng could never have anticipated.


    A bitter smile appeared on Gao Feng''s face. He shook his head and said, "But don''t you know that once you become a Mechanical Transformer, your Martial Arts Talent will be completely wasted?"


    "Mechanical Transformers are strong, but they have a fatal flaw. Without a complete body, they cannot properly cultivate martial arts and techniques, relying only on fast-track methods."


    "Your Martial Arts Talent is outstanding. You have the potential to reach the fourth tier. But once you become a Mechanical Transformer, your talent will be wasted. When the prosthetic companies stop supporting you, what will you do then?"


    "Can''t you see their intentions behind the sponsorship?"


    "When the prosthetic companies stop supporting you, what will you do then?"


    Gao Feng still wanted to persuade Yang Meng. After all, among all the Martial Artists in the Elite Class, Yang Meng''s talent was the highest.


    His Qi Blood Limit had reached eighty cal, surpassing eighty percent of the Martial Artists in the human federation.


    However, no matter how Gao Feng tried to persuade him, Yang Meng continued to look at him calmly and said softly, "But... as a Martial Artist, I have to face the contempt of Mechanical Transformers and cultivators. I am clearly a genius, so why do others look down on me?"


    Although his voice was calm, Lu Sheng could hear the deep-seated unwillingness hidden in Yang Meng''s words.


    To be honest, when Lu Sheng heard that Yang Meng was switching to a Mechanical Transformer, he didn''t understand.


    After all, being a Mechanical Transformer...


    Lu Sheng shook his head. If he had talent in the Immortal Dao, he might switch from Martial Artist to cultivator. But as for a Mechanical Transformer, no way. Prosthetics can''t grind proficiency.


    "I am a genius! Not a waste. I am already a second-tier Transcendent, but even first-tier Mechanical Transformers and cultivators look down on me!"


    "I don''t want to be so useless; I don''t want to be the object of others'' disdain!"


    "As for the intentions of the prosthetic companies, Mr. Gao, I understand very well. But... I believe that with my talent, I can make them satisfied!"


    After speaking, Yang Meng took a deep breath and looked at Gao Feng, his expression becoming resolute.


    "I know Mr. Gao has invested a lot of time and resources in me, but my mind is made up. The martial path... I, Yang Meng, will not walk it anymore!"


    After finishing, Yang Meng looked at Lu Sheng and said indifferently, "I advise you to give up on martial arts early. Even though Emperor Bai is ahead, it''s still the most looked-down upon of the three systems."


    "If you have ideas, come find me. I can help you find some prosthetic companies to sponsor you."


    Yang Meng had a good impression of Lu Sheng. After all, those who received special treatment from Gao Feng were not simple people, so he persuaded Lu Sheng before leaving.


    Facing Yang Meng''s words, Lu Sheng merely smiled slightly, "Thank you for your kindness, but... I have no interest in mechanical transformation."


    "Martial arts... I will continue down this path!"


    Yang Meng frowned slightly and snorted coldly, "Stubborn fool, you will regret your ideas one day!"


    After speaking, Yang Meng left Gao Feng''s office without caring about Lu Sheng and Gao Feng''s emotions.


    As for Gao Feng''s sponsorship and guidance to Yang Meng before, Yang Meng did not mention it at all, as if it never happened.


    For a moment, Gao Feng''s office became quiet.


    Gao Feng sat in his chair in a daze, staring at the emptiness in front of him, lost in thought.


    It was as if someone had suddenly lost some kind of support.


    A moment later, Gao Feng looked at Lu Sheng. The originally disheartened Gao Feng, remembered the conversation that just took place between Yang Meng and Lu Sheng and barely managed to smile. sea??h th§× N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Since you have such confidence in martial arts, I hope you can continue with this confidence on your path!"


    Listening to Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng nodded and smiled as well.


    What Gao Feng didn''t know was that Lu Sheng''s confidence in martial arts came entirely from his system panel.


    Perhaps his talent wasn''t great, but... he had hacks!


    As long as he could accumulate proficiency, he could eventually max it out!


    Looking at Lu Sheng''s beaming face, Gao Feng''s somewhat cold heart warmed a bit. He rubbed his temples and, after pondering for a moment, said slowly, "In the past, I invested too much in Yang Meng, which resulted in this outcome. Now, I don''t have many resources left. How about this: I will be in my office all day on weekends. If you need me, just come over. I will guide your martial arts all day on weekends."


    By saying this, it was apparent that Gao Feng had completely given up on Yang Meng and shifted his focus to Lu Sheng.


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng''s eyes brightened.


    Having Gao Feng''s guidance all day on weekends was a rare opportunity for Lu Sheng.


    Although he had received guidance from Li Mo, it was evident that Li Mo''s expertise in the Longevity Posture was not as profound as Gao Feng''s.


    With Gao Feng''s guidance, his Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist could improve even faster.


    At that time, his cultivation would also advance faster with the proficiency in his techniques and martial skills.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng expressed his gratitude.


    "Thank you, Mr. Gao!"

 Chapter 26: Rapid Improvement, 63 Qi Blood!

    Chapter 26 - 26: Rapid Improvement, 63 Qi Blood!"Besides, I already mentioned to you about the midterm exam. Among the elite class martial artists, Yang Meng has given up the martial path, and the remaining students..."


    "So, I hope you can raise your Qi Blood to the limit in this remaining month and start gradually breaking through to the second stage. Don''t be like Yang Meng, who got stuck at the Qi Blood Realm for a long time trying to break his own limits."


    Gao Feng said to Lu Sheng, looking somewhat disheartened.


    "Yes, I understand, Teacher Gao!"


    Lu Sheng nodded.


    "Alright, that''s it for today."


    Gao Feng waved his hand weakly. It was obvious that Yang Meng''s situation had hit Gao Feng hard, causing even this third-stage martial artist to seem exhausted.


    Lu Sheng didn''t stay long in Gao Feng''s office, taking the ten bottles of first-level Qi Blood Pills that Gao Feng had given him before leaving.


    ...


    In the following period, Lu Sheng continued to cultivate step by step.


    Apart from continuing his part-time job at Li Mo''s place, Lu Sheng spent all his time on cultivation. Understanding his situation, Li Mo didn''t assign him too many tasks, giving Lu Sheng ample time to cultivate.


    Although a bit embarrassed, Lu Sheng accepted Li Mo''s kindness. After all, he had received ten bottles of first-level Qi Blood Pills from Gao Feng, and he wanted to refine and consume them quickly, converting them into his own cultivation, which would give him peace of mind.


    However, perhaps due to having entered the second stage of the Qi Blood Realm, at 43 cards, Lu Sheng''s Qi Blood improvement had slowed down.


    "It seems I need to upgrade the Longevity Posture. Just having it at level 2 is lagging behind in improving my Qi Blood."


    Noticing this change, Lu Sheng made a decision.


    As a result, in the following week, Lu Sheng spent most of his time improving his proficiency in the Longevity Posture, besides consuming Qi Blood Pills and refining them into his own cultivation.


    With Gao Feng''s guidance, Lu Sheng made formidable progress in the Longevity Posture.


    In just a week, he had maxed out the proficiency of the second level of the Longevity Posture.


    Even the Five Elements Fist had been successfully upgraded to the second level.


    Additionally, consuming Qi Blood Pills freely ensured that his cultivation didn''t lag behind much.


    A week later, in a classroom at Yucai High School, Lu Sheng stopped cultivating and looked at the system panel in the void.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (63/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (1/100) LV3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV2]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (23/100) LV5]


    "With Qi Blood at 63 cards, I''m now in the Qi Blood limit phase. Generally, Qi Blood Martial Artists can choose to break through to the second stage at this point."


    "But..."


    Looking at the system panel in front of him, Lu Sheng''s mouth curved into a smile.


    "For me, this is just the beginning. Not trying to push my Qi Blood to 100 cards would feel like a waste of my system panel."


    "However, after 60 cards of Qi Blood, even though the Longevity Posture has been maximized to level three, the improvement rate is still slow. Without consuming first-level Qi Blood Pills, it takes three days to improve by one point. At this rate..."


    "By the midterm exam, I can at most raise my Qi Blood to 70 cards, which is not enough."


    Lu Sheng thought, shaking his head.


    "To improve the efficiency, I could either continue consuming Qi Blood Pills, which would cost a huge amount of federation points, or... upgrade the Longevity Posture. The higher the level of the Longevity Posture, the faster the Qi Blood improvement speed!"


    Lu Sheng pondered, and at this moment, Gao Feng entered the room.


    "What are you thinking about? Do you feel that the improvement of Qi Blood has slowed down lately?"


    Gao Feng said with a smile.


    In this period, Gao Feng had been keeping an eye on Lu Sheng''s progress. Whether in cultivation or in the Longevity Posture and the Five Elements Fist, Lu Sheng''s progress had greatly satisfied Gao Feng.


    It also helped Gao Feng gradually move on from the shadow of the Yang Meng incident.


    Lu Sheng remained calm and nodded.


    "It''s normal. For Qi Blood Realm martial artists, everyone experiences rapid improvement initially, but the pace slows down after reaching 60 cards until it becomes impossible to improve further."


    "Yang Meng was the same. He reached 75 cards from becoming a Transcendent in just a month and a half, faster than you. But it took him two months to go from 75 cards to 80 cards."


    Speaking of Yang Meng, Gao Feng''s face showed a lingering melancholy.


    "And that was with the help of special methods that overdrew his potential, allowing him to reach 80 cards of Qi Blood."


    "Perhaps... it was due to this that Yang Meng gave up the martial path."


    "Sigh!"


    In the end, Gao Feng sighed deeply, his voice full of regret.


    Listening to Gao Feng, Lu Sheng blinked but remained silent.


    "Forget it, let''s not talk about him."


    Forcing a smile, Gao Feng waved his hand and said to Lu Sheng seriously, "Because of Yang Meng''s precedent, I hope that if you feel you''ve reached your limit, don''t force it. Breaking through to the second stage is crucial."


    "The martial artist path is inherently difficult. If you forcibly push your limits, it might do more harm than good. After all, everyone''s talents are limited, and not everyone has the martial talent of Emperor Bai."


    "Otherwise, Emperor Bai wouldn''t be the only martial artist who became a Galactic Life Form."


    Gao Feng said earnestly.


    Although Gao Feng knew Lu Sheng had great confidence in his martial aptitude, he didn''t want Lu Sheng to become another Yang Meng.


    "Teacher Gao... I understand!" S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Sheng didn''t say much but smiled in response.


    Limit?


    With the system panel, there''s no such thing as a limit. The only thing is that the Qi Blood improvement rate is slower.


    If I didn''t have the system panel, I would definitely follow Gao Feng''s advice. But with the system panel, it would be foolish not to seize the chance to push Qi Blood to 100 cards.


    Of course, Lu Sheng didn''t voice these thoughts but kept them to himself.


    He then continued his cultivation under Gao Feng''s guidance.


    Before he knew it, another week had passed.

 Chapter 27 Test Subject

    Chapter 27 - 27 Test Subject"Hoo!"


    "The enhancement of Qi and blood is getting slower and slower."


    Lu Sheng stood in the living room of his home, slowly retracting from the Longevity Posture stance. He looked at the system panel in front of him and couldn''t help but frown slightly.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (65/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (36/100) LV3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (28/100) LV2]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (23/100) LV5]


    "In one week, Qi and blood have only improved by two cards, this efficiency is still too slow!"


    Lu Sheng''s brows furrowed tightly.


    "However, the progress of Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist has been relatively rapid due to the guidance of Teacher Gao Feng. At this rate, it should take less than two weeks to successfully upgrade Longevity Posture to Level 4."


    "After upgrading to Level 4, the speed of Qi and blood enhancement will be faster, but... there are only two weeks left until the midterm examination!"


    Lu Sheng looked at the panel in front of him with some helplessness.


    Gao Feng asked him to improve his Qi and blood to the limit as much as possible within a month. Now half a month had passed, he had improved to over 60 cards, but the goal of 100 cards seemed far from reach.


    Moreover, the midterm examination was approaching.


    "It seems... I still have to resort to medication. Although Martial Artists don''t require too many resources, having enough resources for cultivation can significantly speed up the progress."


    Lu Sheng shook his head helplessly, then went to the bathroom for a simple wash, changed into new clothes, and walked out of the house, heading towards the school.


    ...


    Arriving at the Elite Class, Lu Sheng sat in his seat, with Qiu Song still as his desk mate.


    "Yang Meng is back!"


    Lu Sheng was massaging his temples, contemplating how to quickly enhance his Qi and blood when his desk mate Qiu Song spoke up.


    "Oh?"


    Lu Sheng opened his eyes and looked towards the entrance of the Elite Class, indeed seeing the tall figure of Yang Meng. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    However, Yang Meng''s appearance had undergone significant changes.


    Yang Meng''s hands had been completely replaced with prosthetics, and even his right leg was now a mechanical prosthetic.


    The whole person exuded a cold aura, unlike his previous honest and simple demeanor.


    He gave off a feeling that strangers should keep away.


    "I didn''t expect even Brother Yang would give up martial arts, we..."


    Qiu Song''s expression was quite complicated as he watched Yang Meng walk into the Elite Class. He could only let out a long sigh.


    Evidently, the news that Yang Meng had given up martial arts and switched to being a Mechanical Transformer had spread within the Elite Class.


    This led to more mockery and disdain directed at the Martial Artist Camp from the Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators.


    Subtly, the transcendent Martial Artists in the Elite Class felt a sense of inferiority.


    Lu Sheng remained silent, only calmly watching Yang Meng. When he saw Yang Meng sit in his seat, he couldn''t help but frown slightly.


    "Something''s not right!"


    A look of doubt appeared on Lu Sheng''s face, and his gaze at Yang Meng became more focused.


    At the first sight of Yang Meng, Lu Sheng sensed an unsettling feeling.


    Now that Lu Sheng''s Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance had reached Level 5, and he had completed several mechanical prosthetic maintenance tasks from Li Mo.


    Lu Sheng felt a natural sensitivity towards mechanical prosthetics.


    "The three prosthetics on Yang Meng''s body don''t appear to be the commercially available second-tier prosthetics; they seem more like... experimental models!"


    "The energy of these three second-tier prosthetics is somewhat chaotic, even violent. How is Yang Meng enduring it?"


    Lu Sheng was astonished. Although there was a distance between him and Yang Meng, he could still discern that the three second-tier prosthetics on Yang Meng were not those that had passed safety tests and were not available on the market.


    "The sponsorship from the prosthetic company... So, they are using Yang Meng as a test subject for these new second-tier prosthetics?"


    Lu Sheng''s brows gradually relaxed.


    "This guy..."


    Lu Sheng shook his head but had no intention of reminding Yang Meng. Not to mention whether Yang Meng would believe him, Yang Meng, facing Gao Feng''s sponsorship and guidance, did not mention anything when he gave up martial arts, as if it had never happened, reducing Lu Sheng''s favorability towards him.


    A mere apathetic apology wiped away Gao Feng''s assistance to Yang Meng.


    Lu Sheng didn''t have the obligation to remind him, plus... After that incident, Lu Sheng was disinclined to bother with him; they were not on the same path anyway.


    "Brother Yang... has sat beside the Mechanical Transformers."


    While Lu Sheng pondered, Qiu Song''s complex expression spoke again.


    Lu Sheng looked up and indeed saw Yang Meng take his stuff from his previous spot and sit beside the group of Mechanical Transformers.


    Seemingly marking a clear boundary with the Martial Artist Camp.


    Moreover, the group of Mechanical Transformers looked at the Martial Artist Camp students with interest, frequently whispering among themselves.


    "I told you Martial Artists have no future. Didn''t Yang Meng ultimately follow our path as a Mechanical Transformer?"


    "Of course, the Lord of Ascension, the first Galactic Life Form in the Human Federation, and the most ancient Galactic Life Form, belongs to our Mechanical System. Even with Emperor Bai in martial arts, it pales compared to our Mechanical System."


    "Martial Artists? Just a bunch of poor, untalented people, Yang Meng switching sides was the wise choice."


    Although they whispered, all the transcendent students present naturally heard their discussions.


    Instantly, the Martial Artist System students in the Elite Class felt more dejected, lowering their heads and appearing despondent.


    "Sigh, Brother Yang switched to the Mechanical System, we Martial Artists are thoroughly suppressed by the other two systems."


    "I even regret becoming a Martial Artist. Although we become transcendent, it''s so suffocating, it''s better not to be transcendent at all!"


    A student of the Martial Artist System clenched his fist, biting his teeth, and growled unwillingly.


    There was no choice; the Martial Artist System did not have a leading figure and could not compete with the other two systems online, leaving them to face the reality of suffocation.


    "When... can we Martial Artists compete with the Cultivators and Mechanical Systems!"


    A Martial Artist student let out a long sigh.


    But his sigh only received silence in response.

 Chapter 28 - Twenty-Eight: Not Being in Control of Oneself

    Chapter 28 - Twenty-Eight: Not Being in Control of OneselfThe Elite Class had already been in session for over two months.


    The class originally had three Tier 2 Transcendents, each from one of the three major systems.


    But now, the student who originally represented the Martial Artists in the class, Yang Meng, had also given up the path of martial arts and turned into a Mechanical Transformer.


    As a result, the long sigh of the martial artist student just now was met with the silence of all the martial artists.


    However, Lu Sheng didn''t care about the sighs and exclamations of his classmates.


    In Lu Sheng''s view, this world was inherently one where the strong preyed on the weak. Martial artists were relatively weak, so naturally, their status was somewhat low.


    As everyone remained silent, a tall figure slowly appeared in the Elite Class and immediately attracted a lot of attention.


    Lu Sheng also looked over.


    Mu Bing!


    Mu Bing, the top person in the Cultivator System, walked into the Elite Class classroom with a cold expression.


    Mu Bing''s gaze did not linger on anyone; she just went to her seat and sat down calmly.


    Neither the Martial Artist Camp nor the Mechanical Transformer Camp mattered to her.


    Lu Sheng glanced at Mu Bing but didn''t care either.


    Mu Bing''s arrogance came from her talent and strength. In Lu Sheng''s view, Mu Bing might be somewhat arrogant and emotionally unintelligent, but that was no big deal.


    After all, her talent and strength were right there. But Yang Meng...was really a bit of a dog.


    Gao Feng had supported him so much, often giving him special coaching sessions, and how did Yang Meng repay him?


    With a light-hearted apology, Yang Meng erased all of Gao Feng''s efforts.


    A person like that...if he could, Lu Sheng would want to beat him up too.


    "Mu Bing!"


    At that moment, a voice sounded in the classroom. Sear?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was Yang Meng from the Mechanical Transformer Camp, slowly standing up, his gaze fixed directly on Mu Bing.


    "I will still challenge you during the midterm exam. By then...I may not lose to you!"


    Yang Meng looked at Mu Bing, a strong fighting spirit emerging from him.


    While practicing martial arts, Yang Meng was no match for Mu Bing. But after modifying himself with mechanical prosthetics, Yang Meng could clearly see a significant improvement in his combat power compared to before.


    In Yang Meng''s view, as a now Mechanical Transformer, he was certain he could defeat Mu Bing and avenge his previous humiliation.


    The Yang Meng who was previously looked down upon by both Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators would eventually shine with his own unique brilliance!


    However, in the face of Yang Meng''s challenge, Mu Bing merely sat calmly in her seat, arms crossed, glancing at Yang Meng with a faint disdain.


    "Ignorant."


    "Compared to those crude martial artists, I despise you even more for abandoning your own advantages and joining another camp."


    "Do you really think becoming a Mechanical Transformer makes you my match?"


    Mu Bing sneered but did not speak further. The hint of contempt on her face made Yang Meng''s cheeks flush instantly.


    "You!"


    Rage burned on Yang Meng''s face, but seeing the ice-cold Mu Bing who didn''t care about him at all, Yang Meng had nowhere to vent his anger.


    In the end, he could only pound the desk heavily, smashing through it, and let out an impotent roar.


    Probably due to the turmoil caused by Yang Meng''s return, the next classes for the Elite Class martial artist students were somewhat distracted.


    The instructor today was Gao Feng.


    Gao Feng was aware of the situation and, without teaching for long, just gave a brief lecture before dismissing the class.


    Lu Sheng first trained with Gao Feng for two hours, then hurried to Li Mo''s repair workshop.


    Today, as soon as Lu Sheng arrived at the workshop, he sensed that the atmosphere was unusual, as if something were about to happen.


    Inside the workshop, only Li Mo lay on the chair. Normally, there would be several apprentices around, but today, only Li Mo was there.


    "Grandpa, what''s going on? Why are you the only one in the workshop?"


    Noticing the odd atmosphere, Lu Sheng asked with a smile, trying to lighten the mood.


    Li Mo slowly lifted his head from the chair, and Lu Sheng saw a hint of sorrow on Li Mo''s face.


    Lu Sheng''s heart gradually filled with unease.


    Just then, Li Mo began to speak, his voice hoarse today.


    "Tang Shun is dead!"


    Lu Sheng''s pupils slightly contracted.


    Although Lu Sheng had only met Tang Shun once, he had left quite an impression.


    "He didn''t make it through his last match and was ultimately killed by his opponent in the ring."


    Li Mo''s emotionless voice slowly sounded.


    "I had told him long ago, never to try the underground arena lightly. It was really dangerous, and he just didn''t listen...he just didn''t listen..."


    "Becoming a Transcendent...sometimes isn''t as comfortable as being an ordinary person."


    "Once you become a Transcendent, many things aren''t up to you..."


    Li Mo lay on the chair, staring blankly at the workshop ceiling.


    Who knew whether he regretted Tang Shun''s death or his own life?


    At that moment, Lu Sheng noticed a feeling of shared fate on Li Mo''s face.


    Unease filled Lu Sheng''s heart and he couldn''t help but ask.


    "Grandpa, has something happened to you? If something''s wrong, let me know, maybe I can help!"


    Lu Sheng carefully watched Li Mo, feeling something was indeed off today.


    Yet, facing Lu Sheng''s inquiry, Li Mo just waved it off: "This isn''t something you can help with."


    Seeing Li Mo''s reluctance to speak, Lu Sheng felt even more uneasy and puzzled.


    With these feelings of confusion and unease, Lu Sheng was distracted during his part-time work today. But even more distracted than Lu Sheng was Li Mo.


    After the time ended, Li Mo gave Lu Sheng his pay for the day and sent him off, then sat alone on the chair in a daze.


    On the way home, Lu Sheng kept pondering over the issue. But with Li Mo keeping silent, he had no idea what had caused such a drastic change in Li Mo.


    Until...


    On his way home, Lu Sheng saw a breaking news report playing on a large screen by the street.


    "The frontline battlefield is dire, requiring a large number of technical talents."


    "Tianqi Star will soon send 300,000 technical Transcendents to the front line to contribute to the Federation''s efforts!"

 Chapter 29 Frontline Conscription

    Chapter 29 - 29 Frontline ConscriptionConscription!


    The bold red lettering caught Lu Sheng''s eye.


    In an instant, Lu Sheng understood why Li Mo had such a sense of foreboding when he learned of Tang Shun''s death in the black market arena.


    Heading to the frontline...


    For those gifted Transcendents who hoped to advance further, it might indeed be an opportunity. But for most Transcendents... the frontline was nothing but a meat grinder.


    Once you entered the frontline, whether as a logistics technician or a frontline fighter, you might be chatting one second and become a pile of bones the next.


    "Tianqi Star will be dispatching 300,000 technical Transcendent personnel to the frontline. While 300,000 isn''t a large proportion of Tianqi Star''s Transcendent population, the addition of the word ''technical'' significantly narrows the range!"


    Lu Sheng stood by the roadside, watching the news being broadcast on the screen, and fell into silence.


    This situation¡ªlet alone someone like Lu Sheng who had just entered the Extraordinary Domain¡ªeven someone like Gao Feng, a third-tier Transcendent, couldn''t say anything about it.


    With a heavy heart, Lu Sheng returned home and lay on his bed, unusually skipping his training.


    A sleepless night.


    The next day, Lu Sheng woke up early, went to school, and after class practiced the Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist under Gao Feng''s guidance.


    "Alright, alright, you''re a bit distracted today."


    In Gao Feng''s office, Gao Feng frowned at Lu Sheng in front of him. He could tell that Lu Sheng was obviously more distracted today compared to previous days.


    So, he called off the training session.


    "Did something happen?"


    Perhaps Yang Meng''s incident had made Gao Feng''s heart a bit sensitive; he didn''t want Lu Sheng to become the next Yang Meng, so he asked out of concern.


    Lu Sheng was silent for a moment and then told Gao Feng about his situation with Li Mo.


    He also mentioned the news he saw yesterday.


    After hearing this, Gao Feng was silent for a moment before he said, "I know about this. In a month, Tianqi Star''s first batch of troops will head to the frontline."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng felt a jolt in his heart.


    A month''s time¡ªthat meant...


    Although the chances of Li Mo being selected were slim, Lu Sheng and Li Mo had spent quite a bit of time together, and Li Mo had been kind to him. Lu Sheng truly didn''t want to see someone of Li Mo''s age go to the frontline and fight.


    But soon, Gao Feng''s next words relieved Lu Sheng.


    "From what I know, most of the Transcendents in Tianqi Star''s first batch are volunteers, with only a few slots being forcibly conscripted. And because it''s the first batch, most of those conscripted are young Transcendents; it''s very unlikely that your Li Mo would be selected in the first draft."


    Hearing Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng felt a sense of relief.


    Thank goodness, the probability was low!


    "Of course, I can''t say what will happen in the future. If the frontline situation becomes dire, there might be a second, a third, or even more drafts."


    "Should that happen, even someone like me won''t escape. It''s a duty we Transcendents of the Human Federation have to bear."


    Gao Feng sighed, perhaps thinking of something.


    Despite Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng''s heart was no longer as troubled as it was last night.


    At least, in this round of drafts, Li Mo''s chances were slim.


    "Alright, I see that you''re somewhat distracted today. Let''s call it a day for your training. Remember, focus on enhancing your Qi Blood Limit. Once you feel like you can''t improve it anymore, don''t waste time¡ªadvance to the second tier as soon as possible."


    Gao Feng waved Lu Sheng off, advising him.


    Lu Sheng smiled faintly, nodded, then packed his things and left the office, heading straight to the Tianqi Heavy Industry''s repair workshop.


    ...


    In the repair workshop, just like yesterday, only Li Mo was there, quietly resting in his chair. But compared to yesterday, Li Mo''s expression was much calmer.


    Lu Sheng approached Li Mo and softly said, "Uncle, there''s no need to worry so much. I asked my Elite Class instructor, and he said the chances of you being drafted in the first round are very slim."


    Hearing Lu Sheng''s words, Li Mo slowly opened his eyes, a slight hint of surprise in his gaze. It was clear that Li Mo hadn''t expected Lu Sheng to be so concerned about this matter.


    "You rascal, what''s the use in worrying about an old man like me."


    Li Mo''s voice, slightly reproachful yet carrying a hint of happiness, rang out.


    As he spoke, Li Mo propped himself up from his chair, no longer lying down but sitting up, looking around the familiar repair workshop. S§×arch* The Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Actually, I''ve lived for decades and worked here at Tianqi Heavy Industry for just as long. I''ve come to terms with many things."


    "Naturally, I''m happy that you care, but you''re mistaken about one thing."


    Li Mo pointed at Lu Sheng, smiling as he spoke.


    "Maybe this draft won''t concern me. But after working so long here, I know more than your Elite Class instructors."


    "Judging by the current frontline situation, one conscription is far from enough."


    "Don''t be fooled by the peace we''ve had in Tianqi Star for decades. In reality, we''ve always been at a disadvantage on the Federation''s frontline battlefield. You''ll see, this recruitment is just the beginning; more drafts will come."


    "Once, twice, three times... even ten times!"


    Hearing Li Mo''s words, Lu Sheng''s expression gradually turned somber.


    "This time, I might dodge it, but what about next time? The time after that?"


    "What about after ten times?"


    Li Mo''s voice resonated in Lu Sheng''s ears.


    "So, I can''t escape this draft no matter what. Since I can''t avoid it, there''s no point dwelling on it. At least... I can still live peacefully here on Tianqi Star''s rear for now, can''t I!"


    After speaking, a smile appeared on Li Mo''s face, though it carried a hint of reluctance.


    Seeing the reluctant smile on Li Mo''s face, Lu Sheng fell into silence once again.

 Chapter 30: Original text - 30 Qi Blood 70 points! Progress on Longevity Posture Revised:

    Chapter 30 - Original text: Chapter 30 Qi Blood 70 points! Progress on Longevity Posture Revised:Lu Sheng fell silent.


    He was just a high school student. Even though he had become a Transcendent, he was still a Transcendent yet to grow fully.


    This identity as a high school student meant that no matter how many times Tianqi Star conducted recruitments, Lu Sheng wouldn''t be significantly affected.


    Unless it was after his college entrance exams, when he graduated from school, that he would gradually come into contact with such matters.


    But Li Mo was different. Li Mo had long passed his growth phase and was nearing the end of his life, making his probability of being recruited naturally higher.


    Additionally, as Li Mo was a skilled personnel and had benefitted from Tianqi Heavy Industry''s training for so many years, he ultimately could not escape the upcoming recruitments.


    "However, this matter isn''t that difficult, recruitment can be exempted."


    Just as Lu Sheng was silent, Li Mo spoke with a smile.


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng was puzzled.


    Recruitment was a federal directive, even Tianqi Heavy Industry could not refuse it. How could it be exempted as Li Mo described?


    Perhaps seeing through Lu Sheng''s confusion, Li Mo explained, "For people like me, recruitment is naturally something we don''t want to go through. But for those promising, ambitious Transcendents, they are eager to go."


    "Although the frontlines are dangerous, danger often comes with opportunities. The simplest way is to spend money to hire someone to replace you, thereby exempting yourself from recruitment."


    "There are plenty of ambitious Transcendents who, seeing the opportunity to earn some resources before heading to the frontlines, are willing. That is exactly why I''ve managed to exempt myself from several recruitments."


    Li Mo spoke with a smile at this moment.


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng finally understood why Li Mo took on so many jobs at once¡ªit was to earn enough federal points to hire others to replace him for recruitment on the frontlines.


    "But if that''s possible, then why..."


    Lu Sheng was still somewhat confused about Li Mo''s expression, given this method was available.


    Li Mo''s smile slowly faded, his tone carried a hint of heaviness: "Those previous recruitments were of ordinary levels, I could hire others to replace me, but..."


    "I''ve been with Tianqi Heavy Industry for so long, I''ve learned quite a bit about the frontlines. It seems the frontlines of the Human Federation are not doing well lately, leading to a series of upcoming recruitments."


    "And these types of recruitments are of a higher level than the previous ones, making hiring replacements no longer viable."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng finally understood the whole story.


    "So... has something special happened on the frontlines to cause this chain of recruitments?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised.


    It''s known...


    Even if the Human Federation doesn''t dominate the universe, with three Galactic Life Forms stationed and numerous humanoid alliances, such a strong foundation shouldn''t warrant continuous recruitments.


    It shows...


    how brutal the war on the frontlines has become.


    "Alright, my old self just had a lot on my mind, and here you are, a youngster, worrying about me!"


    As Lu Sheng was contemplating, Li Mo waved his hand with a relaxed expression and a smile.


    "No matter how brutal the frontlines are, in the next month or two, at least, I shouldn''t be chosen."


    "If my luck goes bad and I do get chosen, so what? I''ve lived all these years and never left Tianqi Star, it would be a chance to see the galaxy."


    Li Mo feigned casualness and smiled at Lu Sheng, "Alright, get to work! If you don''t finish today''s tasks, don''t think about clocking out."


    Seeing Li Mo like this, Lu Sheng knew he couldn''t intervene in this matter. The only thing he could do was to keep Li Mo company before he got selected.


    Subsequently, Lu Sheng put the matter out of his mind and began working seriously. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    In the following period, nothing else significant occurred, and Lu Sheng returned to his busy part-time job and cultivation routine.


    Soon, a week passed.


    During this week, besides his part-time job, Lu Sheng continued to alternately receive guidance from Old Li and Gao Feng, constantly training in Longevity Posture and Five Elements Fist.


    The progress of Longevity Posture was relatively fast, but the growth of his Qi Blood remained slow.


    ...


    On the weekend, in Gao Feng''s office.


    After completing a full set of Longevity Posture, a warm flow surged through his body, stimulating every muscle cell.


    He let out a long breath, although drenched in sweat, his eyes were extremely excited.


    In front of him, the system interface gently appeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (70/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (30/100) Level 4]


    [Five Elements Fist: (98/100) Level 2]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (53/100) Level 5]


    A week had passed, and although Lu Sheng''s Qi Blood growth was slow, it remained incredibly stable. His Qi Blood had now reached 70 Kcal.


    70 Kcal of Qi Blood was nearly the limit of Yang Meng before. If Yang Meng hadn''t used a Secret Technique to exploit his potential, his Qi Blood limit would have been around 70, definitely not reaching 80 Kcal.


    And with such Qi Blood, within all Qi Blood Martial Artists on Tianqi Star, Lu Sheng could indeed be considered quite remarkable.


    "Currently, my Longevity Posture has reached Level 4, and Li Mo''s guidance no longer offers significant improvement."


    "However, after reaching Level 4 in Longevity Posture, it has slightly increased the speed of my Qi Blood enhancement, which is not bad!"


    Looking at the system interface, Lu Sheng smiled.


    "But... after reaching Level 4, even Gao Feng''s instructions have become less effective. Achieving Level 5 Perfection might take quite a while."


    Feeling the decrease in progress after reaching Level 4, Lu Sheng sighed softly.


    "I wonder if Teacher Gao has any suggestions to solve this issue."


    After a brief thought, Lu Sheng shared his concern with Gao Feng.


    Sitting in his chair, Gao Feng pondered for a moment, realizing the slowdown in Lu Sheng''s Longevity Posture progress.


    After a brief pause, Gao Feng spoke slowly, "This kind of situation arises for two reasons: first, your understanding of Longevity Posture has deepened, naturally making further progress harder."


    "Secondly... the root cause might lie in the Five Elements Fist."

 Chapter 31: Original text - 31 Longevity, Five Elements Mental Realm Modified:

    Chapter 31 - Original text: Chapter 31 Longevity, Five Elements Mental Realm Modified:"Five Elements Fist?"


    Lu Sheng was visibly surprised after hearing Gao Feng''s words. After all, he hadn''t thought that the slow progress of the Longevity Posture was related to the Five Elements Fist.


    Seeing Lu Sheng''s stunned expression, Gao Feng chuckled and said, "You think the Five Elements Fist and the Longevity Posture aren''t related? The Five Elements Fist is a martial art technique derived from the Longevity Posture, they complement each other perfectly."


    "I''ve looked at your progress in the Longevity Posture. Even I''m only a bit better than you, but as for the Five Elements Fist... your progress is still quite slow."


    "The Five Elements Fist and the Longevity Posture complement each other. Once your progress in the Five Elements Fist increases, your progress in the Longevity Posture will naturally improve too."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng gradually understood.


    He finally realized why his progress in the Longevity Posture had slowed down; it was due to these two factors.


    "It looks like I need to improve the progress of the Five Elements Fist next."


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng looked expectantly at Gao Feng.


    Gao Feng practiced the Longevity Posture and had a higher realm than Lu Sheng, which indicated that Gao Feng had considerable expertise in the Five Elements Fist.


    "You sly kid."


    Gao Feng pointed at Lu Sheng, chuckled, then took a sip of strong tea. His expression gradually grew serious.


    Honestly, Lu Sheng''s progress in the Longevity Posture was only slightly less than his own. Such a cultivation talent was already quite astonishing.


    "This kid might be a martial arts prodigy."


    Gao Feng smiled and shook his head, then turned to Lu Sheng, speaking seriously.


    "Before practicing the Five Elements Fist, I still need to explain some knowledge about the Longevity Posture to you."


    Hearing Gao Feng''s words, Lu Sheng understood that what Gao Feng was going to explain next would likely be very insightful.


    "The Longevity Posture, though a relatively basic cultivation technique, can have unexpected effects if practiced to perfection."


    "This method can greatly enhance a martial artist''s patience, even their lifespan. This is why the elders in our human federation now generally live much longer than before."


    "Besides, the most important thing about the Longevity Posture... is that once someone practices it to perfection, they can comprehend the unique Mental Realm of the Longevity Posture!"


    "And this Mental Realm is called Longevity!"


    "Longevity is a martial treasure left by the predecessor who created the Longevity Posture. This predecessor was also the teacher of today''s Emperor Bai!"


    "Of course, very few martial artists can comprehend Longevity. Even I haven''t been able to comprehend it."


    When Gao Feng spoke of this, his tone was clearly tinged with regret.


    After all, Gao Feng had also painstakingly studied the Longevity Posture for many days, but in the end, he hadn''t managed to successfully comprehend Longevity.


    Lu Sheng blinked, noting aside from the Longevity Mental Realm, the identity of the Longevity Posture''s creator intrigued him.


    That person was the teacher of the current Emperor Bai. Even though they had passed away, to train someone as remarkable as Emperor Bai, the Longevity Mental Realm they left behind must be exceptional.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng felt a sense of anticipation for the Longevity Mental Realm that Gao Feng mentioned.


    "Besides, the Five Elements Fist, as a complementary martial art to the Longevity Posture, will also reveal a unique realm to the martial artist once practiced to perfection."


    At this moment, Gao Feng continued speaking.


    "The Mental Realm of the Five Elements Fist is divided into five parts, namely the Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth Realms. Each martial artist who practices the Five Elements Fist will comprehend different realms." S§×ar?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "The realm I comprehended... is the Jia Wood Realm of the Five Elements!"


    With that, Gao Feng stood up from his chair.


    In an instant, an aura filled with boundless vitality surged from Gao Feng''s body. He threw a punch, which felt like a lush tree sprouting from the ground, radiating endless vitality.


    "The Jia Wood Realm represents the energy of Yang Wood, like a towering tree, full of vigor!"


    "Under this move, the boundless vitality envelops one, bursting forth with immense power!"


    Gao Feng''s voice echoed in Lu Sheng''s ears, and Lu Sheng stared intently at Gao Feng''s movements, seemingly entranced.


    Under Gao Feng''s demonstration, Lu Sheng also began to practice the Five Elements Fist unconsciously.


    Although the gap between him and Gao Feng was still significant, Lu Sheng''s progress was rapid with continuous practice.


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +1]


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +1]


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +1]


    In front of Lu Sheng, the system notifications kept appearing.


    In no time, an hour passed. Under Gao Feng''s demonstration and guidance, Lu Sheng''s progress in the Five Elements Fist was swift.


    In just an hour, his proficiency increased by five points.


    By now, Lu Sheng finally understood why Gao Feng said the Five Elements Fist and the Longevity Posture complemented each other.


    With his Longevity Posture proficiency level reaching level four, during his practice of the Five Elements Fist under Gao Feng''s guidance, the insights from the high-level Longevity Posture also pushed Lu Sheng''s understanding of the Five Elements Fist.


    This was why Lu Sheng''s proficiency in the Five Elements Fist surged by five points in just an hour!


    "Alright, it''s about time for today. Let''s call it a day!"


    Gao Feng looked at the sweat-drenched Lu Sheng and couldn''t help but smile as he spoke, noticing Lu Sheng''s progress in the Five Elements Fist and feeling increasingly satisfied with Lu Sheng.


    "Tomorrow is the mid-term exam. It''s not suitable to practice too late today. Save some energy for tomorrow''s exam, which is extremely important for you."


    "Of course, do not practice too late when you go back. After all, the path of cultivation requires a balance between work and rest, understood?"


    Gao Feng reminded Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng chuckled, wiped the sweat off his body, and said to Gao Feng, "Understood, Teacher Gao, I will head out now!"


    With that, Lu Sheng packed up his belongings and turned to leave Gao Feng''s office.


    "That rascal..."


    Watching Lu Sheng''s departing figure, Gao Feng couldn''t help but chuckle and curse.


    "This kid''s martial arts talent... really isn''t bad. His progress in the Longevity Posture is almost catching up to mine. Even his understanding of the Five Elements Fist... is quite impressive."


    "The most significant thing... is this kid''s Qi Blood..."


    Gao Feng murmured, squinting his eyes.


    "His Qi Blood has already reached 70 calories, yet he shows no signs of hitting a limit. Even Yang Meng struggled when his Qi Blood reached 70 calories."


    "At this rate, reaching the 80 calorie mark in Qi Blood should not be difficult for this kid. Who knows... he might even reach higher!"

 Chapter 32: Midterms Begin, First Instant Kill!

    Chapter 32 - 32: Midterms Begin, First Instant Kill!As Gao Feng spoke, a trace of astonishment flickered deep in his eyes.


    Obviously, he was shocked by his own thoughts.


    During this past week, because he had Yang Meng as a precedent, Gao Feng paid extreme attention to Lu Sheng''s Qi Blood growth.


    Although a bit slow, it continued to increase steadily.


    This led to Gao Feng no longer urging Lu Sheng to break through to the second tier.


    After all, the reason Gao Feng wanted Lu Sheng to quickly reach the second tier was to avoid him spending too much time stuck at the Qi Blood limit. Once he reached the limit, he shouldn''t waste more time at this realm.


    Breaking through earlier is the right path.


    But since Lu Sheng hadn''t reached the limit yet, Gao Feng naturally wouldn''t mention it.


    "However... Although Lu Sheng''s Qi Blood is steadily increasing, it should hit the limit once it reaches 80 cards. Even if there''s still room for growth, he should be able to break through to the second tier by the end of the month." Gao Feng said after contemplating for a moment, shaking his head.


    Though after saying this, Gao Feng couldn''t help but smile.


    In Gao Feng''s view, Lu Sheng''s Qi Blood would reach the limit by the end of the month, but at around 80 cards, Lu Sheng would already be considered top-tier among Qi Blood Realm Martial Artists.


    Tianqi University... is secured!


    Gao Feng thought happily.


    ...


    The next day, in the Elite Class of Yucai High School.


    The instructors of the three systems stood on the platform, faces serious.


    Below, the Elite Class students remained silent, not whispering but instead looking fervently at the three.


    Lu Sheng sat in his seat, feeling a bit expectant.


    "Today is the midterm exam, I wonder what my rank in the Elite Class will be today!"


    The Elite Class had been in session for three months now, with its number reaching eighty students, which was the purpose of the midterm exam.


    Streamlining!


    Stronger ones get more resources, weaker ones... naturally get less.


    The Law of the Jungle, applicable everywhere.


    "Today is our Elite Class midterm exam. All of you have become Transcendents and should understand the significance of being one!"


    On the platform, Gao Feng spoke sternly, his voice loud, piercing through the classroom.


    "Transcendents are born to fight, born to protect the entire human race. Becoming a Transcendent means dealing with other cosmic races, and this dealing..."


    Gao Feng''s lips curled into a sinister smile.


    "It''s either you die, or I live!"


    "Combat strength is the measure of everything for a Transcendent, so today''s midterm exam is simple!"


    "Fighting!"


    "Every student in the Elite Class will choose five opponents to fight one by one. After the battles, we''ll assess your performance and improvements since joining the Elite Class to make a fair ranking!"


    "Also, all five battles will be conducted in the Virtual Space, meaning... to defeat your opponent, you must kill them to win the battle!"


    Gao Feng''s words made some newly joined students tense, but those like Lu Sheng who had been in the Elite Class for a while remained much calmer.


    Though they hadn''t fought much in the virtual ring, they''d watched plenty. As for killing opponents... it''s all in a virtual space, not actually killing them.


    "Now... everyone put on your virtual helmets, next I will send you the ring keys and each of you will enter different virtual rings to prepare for the exam!"


    Gao Feng addressed the crowd, and the Elite Class students complied, immediately putting on their virtual helmets.


    Lu Sheng did the same, his vision turned dark, then he found himself in a virtual empty room.


    Then, Lu Sheng received the ring key sent by Gao Feng and entered it. Sear?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Next moment, Lu Sheng appeared on a virtual ring.


    The ring was large, about the size of a football field, enough to hold a battle between two Transcendents.


    "I wonder who my first opponent will be!"


    Lu Sheng looked at the empty ring with some expectation.


    Honestly, since becoming a Transcendent, Lu Sheng hadn''t fought many battles against other Transcendents, the most recent being against Cheng Xu.


    "Perfect... time to test my current combat strength!" Lu Sheng smiled.


    Soon, a shadow appeared in front of Lu Sheng. The moment the person saw Lu Sheng, his face turned bitter.


    Lu Sheng recognized him too, someone who recently joined the Elite Class, also following the Martial Artist system. Because the Martial Artist Camp wasn''t liked by the other two systems, the camp members were quite united and knew each other.


    "Brother Lu, I didn''t expect my first opponent to be you, I''m doomed!" the newcomer said bitterly.


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly: "Cut the chatter, the fight starts now!"


    Saying this, Lu Sheng''s body burst forward, seventy cards of Qi Blood surged out, and Lu Sheng turned into a blur, quickly approaching the opponent.


    The person, despite his bitter expression, turned serious as Lu Sheng announced the start of the fight.


    But... the gap between them was too vast. Within a few breaths, Lu Sheng''s punch landed on the opponent''s chest.


    The terrifying power instantly shattered the opponent''s virtual body into fragments, dispersing into the air.


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +5]


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +5]


    [Ding, Five Elements Fist proficiency +5]


    As the opponent''s silhouette vanished from the virtual ring, texts appeared in front of Lu Sheng.


    "Sure enough, using martial skills during combat increases proficiency faster than during practice." Lu Sheng smiled slightly, glancing at his system panel, seeing Five Elements Fist proficiency had reached LV3.


    "It''s because the opponent was too weak. If they were stronger, using the Five Elements Fist frequently would increase proficiency even more!"


    Martial skills are killing techniques, comprehending them in battle is faster than creating behind closed doors.


    "I hope the next opponent... won''t disappoint me!" Lu Sheng''s eyes glimmered faintly.


    Soon, another shadow flashed, Lu Sheng''s second opponent appeared.


    Lu Sheng looked at the arrival, a faint smile forming on his lips.

 Chapter 33 The Decline of the Martial Artist...

    Chapter 33 - 33 The Decline of the Martial Artist...The next battle was relatively easy for Lu Sheng, as his opponent was a Transcendent who had just joined the Elite Class not long ago.


    However, Lu Sheng deliberately extended the duration of the fight to hone his Five Elements Fist.


    Additionally, his opponent was a Mechanical Transformer. Although it wasn''t Lu Sheng''s first time fighting a Mechanical Transformer, the other party was wealthy, with plenty of hidden tricks, which also wasted some time.


    But because of this...


    Lu Sheng''s Five Elements Fist successfully leveled up to LV4, reaching the same level as the Longevity Posture.


    "Five Elements Fist has reached level 4, matching the Longevity Posture. From now on, the proficiency of the Longevity Posture should not progress so slowly, right?"


    Looking at the system panel in front of him, the smile on Lu Sheng''s lips grew wider.


    Meanwhile, in the multifunctional hall of the Elite Class, a large screen dropped down on the podium, divided into several sections.


    These sections were showing the students of the Elite Class in the arena.


    In front of the screen stood four figures silently.


    Three of them were the Elite Class''s guiding teachers, and in front of the three stood a middle-aged man in a plain shirt, with his hands clasped behind his back, looking up at the screen.


    If the students of the Elite Class saw this scene, they would be very surprised.


    It was known that the three guiding teachers were already third-tier powerhouses in their respective systems, holding extraordinary status at Yucai High School. Yet in front of this seemingly ordinary middle-aged man, they behaved extremely obediently.


    "Hmm, this Mu Bing is not bad! As a second-tier Cultivator, being able to control so many flying swords with such precision is quite a talent!"


    "And this Zhao Jiadi is also good. With all four limbs transformed, his destructive power far exceeds that of an average second-tier Mechanical Transformer. I heard his family is quite wealthy?"


    The middle-aged man pointed and commented while looking at the large screen in front of him.


    If it were anyone else giving these remarks, the three guiding teachers might have directly dismissed them. But when the middle-aged man spoke, they responded with fawning smiles.


    The three were not particularly surprised by the middle-aged man''s remarks, as Mu Bing had always been the top Cultivator in the Elite Class.


    As for Zhao Jiadi, he was the foremost among Mechanical Transformers.


    Thinking of this, Gao Feng''s expression turned a bit bitter. Both the Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers had caught this person''s attention, but the Martial Artists...


    So far, not a single Martial Artist had elicited any comment from him.


    Even Yang Meng, who transferred from a Martial Artist to a Mechanical Transformer, failed to pique the middle-aged man''s interest.


    "Apart from these two, there''s nothing remarkable about the entire Elite Class. Your teaching methods are somewhat disappointing!"


    With his back to the three, the middle-aged man spoke lightly.


    But these words caused the three third-tier Transcendents to break into a cold sweat.


    "This..."


    The three exchanged glances, unsure of how to respond.


    "Especially the Martial Artists... they are too weak!"


    Upon hearing this, Gao Feng''s face turned even more bitter, while the Cultivator and Mechanical Transformer teachers glanced at him with schadenfreude.


    Regardless of the criticism directed at the entire Elite Class, their systems had students who were deemed noteworthy, whereas the Martial Artists...


    ...had been dismissed as "too weak," which eased their minds significantly.


    "Sigh!"


    Gao Feng sighed deeply. Knowing the lackluster performance of Martial Artists in the Elite Class was one thing, but being outright criticized still made him feel dejected.


    At this moment, the middle-aged man let out a surprised sound.


    "Hmm?"


    Hearing this, Gao Feng and the other two quickly followed the middle-aged man''s gaze to the screen, noticing his eyes focused on one section.


    That section was none other than Lu Sheng''s arena.


    ...


    On the virtual arena, as Lu Sheng looked at his newly upgraded level 4 Five Elements Fist, a smile appeared on his lips.


    Soon, a flickering shadow appeared in front of him.


    "Hmm?"


    Lu Sheng squinted slightly, recognizing the newcomer. It was Zhu Neng, a Transcendent from the Cultivator camp of the Elite Class.


    Joining around the same time as Lu Sheng, Zhu Neng was now one of the top first-tier Cultivators.


    "Lu Sheng?"


    Zhu Neng also recognized Lu Sheng, a playful smile on his lips.


    "I didn''t expect to face a Martial Artist in the fourth round. It seems achieving five consecutive wins won''t be that difficult after all!"


    The disdain in his voice was palpable.


    Lu Sheng''s brow furrowed slightly, but he didn''t respond, instead focusing on the flying sword hovering next to Zhu Neng.


    Thanks to his level 5 Basic Bionic Maintenance, Lu Sheng immediately recognized the unique features of those two flying swords.


    "Modified Spiritual Energy Flying Swords? It seems they are equipped with... Gravity Fields!"


    "Interesting!"


    Having identified the setup of Zhu Neng''s swords, Lu Sheng quickly formed a rough plan for the battle in his mind.


    "A Gravity Field merely increases the gravity within a certain range, catching people off guard and altering their attacks while subjecting them to immense pressure. But..."


    "If one knows and prepares in advance, the field''s effect is greatly diminished, and setting it up takes time..."


    With a slight smile, Lu Sheng launched himself like a cannonball the next moment.


    The speed caught Zhu Neng off guard, his expression shifting slightly.


    "Hmph, a boorish Martial Artist thinks he can get close to me? Dream on!"


    Zhu Neng snorted, controlling his flying sword to attack Lu Sheng. The modified Spiritual Energy Flying Swords flashed sharply, blocking Lu Sheng''s path.


    Forced to halt, Lu Sheng stopped dead in his tracks.


    Seeing this, Zhu Neng''s disdain deepened further.


    "A Martial Artist is just a musclehead relying on brute strength. In this era, still thinking they can ignore everything with sheer physical might?"


    Zhu Neng sneered, letting his spiritual power spread out like spider silk, controlling the flying swords to continuously attack Lu Sheng.


    But...


    Lu Sheng''s smile widened, his legs bent, and the next moment, he smashed a deep pit into the arena floor.


    Facing the attacking flying swords, he launched his Five Elements Fist, breaking through their offensive and closing in on Zhu Neng.


    "This... How is it possible!!" Zhu Neng''s eyes widened in shock. He had clearly directed his flying swords at Lu Sheng, but Lu Sheng managed to punch one aside with a single blow!!


    This... Is this something a first-tier Martial Artist can do? S§×ar?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

 Chapter 34: Principal Jiang He, The Final Opponent!

    Chapter 34 - 34: Principal Jiang He, The Final Opponent!"Not good!"


    Despite the shock in his heart, Zhu Neng reacted immediately. He absolutely could not allow Lu Sheng to get close!


    Despite their disdain for the Martial Artist, that''s because before the fourth stage, in the same realm, the Martial Artist has too few techniques. Facing a Cultivator and Mechanical Transformer, he simply can''t get close.


    But once he gets close, winning or losing becomes unpredictable.


    "However, I still have one trump card!"


    Zhu Neng instantly reacted, controlling the flying sword, making it fly back at once and attacking Lu Sheng.


    At the same time, his Spiritual Power surged out frantically, injecting into the flying sword.


    "Gravity Field... Open!!"


    Zhu Neng roared, his Spiritual Power continuously pouring in.


    However...


    Lu Sheng had already prepared for Zhu Neng''s move.


    Using the Gravity Field as a trump card was certainly a good choice; after all, if one didn''t know the opponent''s details, it was indeed easy to overturn.


    But... Lu Sheng had long recognized it.


    "Opening the Gravity Field has a time gap, and your spiritual power has already shifted to the flying sword. Right now, you are at your weakest!"


    Lu Sheng whispered lightly, the Qi Blood in his body, totaling 70 calories, surged frantically at this moment, as if money didn''t matter, pushing out without restraint.


    Making Lu Sheng''s speed soar again at this moment.


    Boom!


    Suddenly, Lu Sheng appeared directly in front of Zhu Neng, Zhu Neng''s face full of panic, not even having reacted yet.


    Lu Sheng swung a punch.


    Five Elements Fist!


    The fist fiercely slammed into Zhu Neng''s head, terrifying Qi Blood gushing out, mercilessly pouring into Zhu Neng''s head.


    Accompanied by a muffled sound, Zhu Neng''s figure instantly collapsed into fragments of energy and dissipated on the virtual arena.


    "Good!!"


    At the same time, in the multifunction hall, a middle-aged man couldn''t help exclaiming.


    "This little guy can seize the chance of the force field explosion with the fastest speed to kill the enemy, this combat instinct is good, very good!"


    The middle-aged man''s words surprised the other two systems'' instructors. They knew this was the first time the man had spoken so highly of a student.


    Beside him, Gao Feng felt his depression disappear because of the man''s words, his smile radiant.


    However, the middle-aged man''s next words made Gao Feng''s smile fade a bit.


    "The Martial Artist in the Elite Class... only this kid is good!"


    Gao Feng smiled awkwardly but didn''t retort. He just looked at Lu Sheng with more appreciation in his eyes.


    ...


    On the virtual arena, Lu Sheng didn''t know about the outside world''s affairs, but at this moment, looking at the subtitle of the Five Elements Fist proficiency surge, he was somewhat excited.


    "Having finished these five matches today, I wonder how much my Five Elements Fist will improve!"


    However, Lu Sheng hadn''t rested for long, and there was another virtual shadow flickering before his eyes.


    When Lu Sheng saw who was coming, he froze for a moment.


    Only because... Lu Sheng was very familiar with the person coming.


    Liu Huan!


    Joined the Elite Class at almost the same time as Lu Sheng, a Mechanical Transformer!


    Currently, in the Elite Class, he is the Mechanical Transformer with the highest degree of mechanical integration in the first stage.


    Seeing his opponent was Lu Sheng, Liu Huan''s face turned dark. Who knew how much ridicule and sneers from other Mechanical Transformers he had received after losing to Lu Sheng.


    Because of this, Liu Huan knew his shame and then sought courage, relying on "diligent" effort to pay to win.


    As a result, when seeing Lu Sheng, a flame flickered in Liu Huan''s eyes.


    "This time... I will rise from where I fell!"


    "Lu Sheng... this time, I will definitely defeat you!"


    Liu Huan shouted in his heart.


    A few minutes later, Liu Huan''s figure turned into spotted fragments, dissipating on the virtual arena with a somewhat dazed expression.


    Lu Sheng... won again!


    "This little guy... really interesting!"


    At this moment, the middle-aged man''s gaze fell on Lu Sheng''s scene, his eyes bringing a touch of brilliance.


    "Earlier, that stage one Cultivator was fine, but Liu Huan was soon going to step into the second stage and was still defeated by Lu Sheng."


    "Tut-tut-tut, below the fourth stage, same realm Martial Artists are at a disadvantage, but this little guy can still fight and win..."


    "Good, good!" S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The middle-aged man smiled, then said to Gao Feng, "This little guy, focus on training him!"


    Hearing the middle-aged man''s words, Gao Feng''s eyes lit up at once, quickly saying, "Principal, I understand!"


    Indeed, the middle-aged man in front of him was the principal of Yucai High School, as well as the chief director of the Elite Class this time, Jiang He!


    Jiang He took a glance at Gao Feng. Originally, he had some dissatisfaction with Gao Feng, but seeing Lu Sheng''s performance, he ultimately didn''t say much more.


    Then, Jiang He turned his gaze to Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi.


    At this moment, Mu Bing''s screen also welcomed her opponent, who was not unfamiliar either; it was Yang Meng.


    However, even if he had already converted to a Mechanical Transformer, he still was not Mu Bing''s opponent, being effortlessly defeated by Mu Bing.


    After that, Yang Meng''s opponent became Zhao Jiadi.


    Seeing Zhao Jiadi, Yang Meng''s expression changed, Zhao Jiadi looked at him with a mocking smile, and Yang Meng didn''t even make a move, immediately conceding.


    The reason being that the company sponsoring Yang Meng''s body transformation was one of Zhao Jiadi''s family businesses.


    When they found Yang Meng originally, it was Zhao Jiadi who made the contact.


    Seeing this, Jiang He said to the other two systems'' instructors to focus on training.


    Except for Yang Meng...


    Jiang He didn''t even glance at Yang Meng, directly ignoring him.


    As the principal of Yucai High School and a powerful Transcendent, he naturally wouldn''t appreciate someone like Yang Meng who abandoned his advantage to convert to another system.


    Especially since the other wasn''t suited for this path.


    ...


    "I wonder who my final opponent will be? If it''s a stage one Transcendent, there is a high probability I could win, and then it''s five wins in a row. I should get a decent ranking by then."


    Lu Sheng stood on the virtual arena, waiting for his final opponent.


    Perhaps sensing Lu Sheng''s thoughts, shortly after, a figure appeared before Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng''s eyes slightly narrowed, seeing the figure clearly.


    "Yang Meng?"


    Lu Sheng looked at his last opponent, somewhat surprised.


    At this moment, Yang Meng, having recovered from the two consecutive defeats, saw Lu Sheng, his brow furrowing slightly.


    "Lu Sheng? It''s this guy?"


    Yang Meng''s brow furrowed slightly.


    For some reason, thinking of Mu Bing''s disdainful look, Zhao Jiadi''s demeaning eyes, Gao Feng giving Lu Sheng special training, and the scene of Lu Sheng rejecting his goodwill.


    A nameless anger burned in Yang Meng''s heart.


    If I can''t beat Mu Bing, can I not beat you?

 Chapter 35: The 4th Position! Yang Meng’s Resentment!

    Chapter 35: Chapter 35: The 4th Position! Yang Meng¡¯s Resentment!"Lu Sheng..."


    Yang Meng rotated his neck, a flame burning deep in his eyes.


    Already losing to Mu Bing had made Yang Meng somewhat frantic.


    And now, in the fourth battle, he encountered Zhao Jiadi.


    Had it been before, Yang Meng would certainly not have conceded, but now having switched to Mechanical Transformer, his future lay in Zhao Jiadi¡¯s hands, forcing him to surrender.


    Losing two consecutive battles filled the heart of this former top Martial Artist with immense frustration.


    Seeing Lu Sheng now involuntarily reminded Yang Meng of the time Lu Sheng refused him, a trivial matter that now loomed large in his mind.


    In the end...


    The nameless anger in Yang Meng¡¯s eyes grew more prominent as he looked at Lu Sheng.


    "Hmph!"


    Yang Meng snorted coldly. His mechanical prosthetics roared to life, bursting with power as he charged toward Lu Sheng.


    His mechanical fist shot out, brimming with terrifying force, intending to unleash his anger upon Lu Sheng.


    However...


    Just as Yang Meng¡¯s fist was about to land, Lu Sheng smiled faintly and then opened his mouth.


    "I surrender!"


    With those words, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure vanished.


    Yang Meng¡¯s fist hit nothing but air.


    The misdirected force turned Yang Meng¡¯s eyes bloodshot.


    "Lu Sheng!!!"


    Standing alone on the empty virtual arena, Yang Meng roared in anger.


    Meanwhile, in a virtual room, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure slowly appeared. Before him were the results of his matches.


    Four wins, one loss.


    "What a pity, I didn¡¯t expect to meet Yang Meng in the last round. Even though he¡¯s no longer a Martial Artist, his switch to Mechanical Transformer has made him stronger."


    Lu Sheng shook his head slightly, but he wasn¡¯t too concerned. After all, he wasn¡¯t a fool; being at tier one while Yang Meng was at tier two made it pointless to wait for a beating.


    Better to concede outright.


    Soon, Lu Sheng¡¯s screen darkened as he exited the virtual room and returned to reality.


    Removing his virtual helmet, Lu Sheng observed his surroundings. Most of the Elite Class had already finished their five battle tests and returned to reality.


    Quickly, all Elite Class students had completed their tests.


    On the podium, three Elite Class instructors were discussing among themselves. Shortly after, a ranking screen appeared on the large display.


    The screen showed the results of the midterm exam.


    "First place: Mu Bing!"


    "Second place: Zhao Jiadi!" S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Third place: Yang Meng!"


    The Elite Class students weren¡¯t too surprised by the top three, as only these three had reached tier two.


    These spots naturally belonged to them.


    But as the students read further, they were taken aback.


    "Fourth place: Lu Sheng!"


    "Lu Sheng? A Martial Artist? How did a Martial Artist get the fourth spot right after the top three?"


    In the class, someone couldn¡¯t help but speak up.


    Especially the Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators, who couldn¡¯t believe a tier one Martial Artist could rank this high.


    The Elite Class students who hadn¡¯t fought Lu Sheng were wide-eyed and disbelieving.


    Only Zhu Neng, Liu Huan, and a Mechanical Transformer who had fought Lu Sheng had a knowing look, saying nothing.


    The other Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers started to buzz with chatter.


    Meanwhile, the Martial Artist camp was stunned before breaking into joyous celebration.


    Ever since Yang Meng switched to the Mechanical Transformer camp, the Martial Artists¡¯ status in the Elite Class had plummeted, making them feel downtrodden.


    Now, with Lu Sheng ranking fourth, even if not in the top three, it made the Martial Artists feel proud.


    "Holy crap, Lu Sheng, you¡¯re actually fourth!!"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s deskmate was the first to react, grabbing and shaking Lu Sheng¡¯s arm excitedly, his face flushed, making it seem like he¡¯d gotten fourth.


    Soon, more Martial Artists gathered around Lu Sheng, congratulating him with smiles.


    "Hahaha, Lu Sheng, you did it! Fourth place! Let¡¯s see those Mechanical Transformers dare say we Martial Artists are nobodies!"


    "I¡¯ve long been annoyed by the other two factions. And look, it¡¯s a Martial Artist who took the top spot in tier one!"


    "I bet our camp can hold its own even without certain people. From now on, Lu Sheng, you¡¯re the leader of our camp!"


    "Yeah, we don¡¯t need certain turncoats."


    Some Martial Artists, now emboldened, even almost started cursing in the presence of others.


    Yang Meng switching to Mechanical Transformer had made them resentful and hang their heads for a long while. Now, they had a reason to vent.


    Lu Sheng listened to his fellow Martial Artists, maintaining a calm demeanor and ultimately offering a composed smile.


    They might have seen him defeat Zhu Neng and Liu Huan, but only Lu Sheng knew that without his knowledge in Basic Bionic Maintenance and the subsequent informational edge, he might not have won.


    So he wasn¡¯t arrogant from the praise.


    Yet these words weren¡¯t hidden and naturally reached Yang Meng¡¯s ears.


    Instantly, Yang Meng, already burning with repressed anger from his losses to Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi, turned even resentful.


    Boom!!


    Yang Meng¡¯s fist slammed onto the table with a dull thud.


    Yang Meng¡¯s face was flushed, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous red light.


    "Just a coward, someone who didn¡¯t even have the guts to face me, daring to boast here."


    "If you¡¯ve got the guts, fight me head-on! Come on!"


    "Lu Sheng, I¡¯m challenging you!!"


    Yang Meng¡¯s hysterical roar echoed through the classroom.


    In response to the Martial Artists¡¯ taunts, Yang Meng had now redirected his frustrations from losing to Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi entirely onto Lu Sheng.

 Chapter 36 Rejection, Principal’s List!

    Chapter 36: Chapter 36 Rejection, Principal¡¯s List!Bullying the weak while fearing the strong is perhaps the truest reflection of most people¡¯s nature.


    Yang Meng lost to Mu Bing time and again, and to secure his future, he had no choice but to become Zhao Jiadi¡¯s lackey.


    He couldn¡¯t afford to offend either of these two, but the anger in his heart... needed an outlet.


    In the end, Lu Sheng became Yang Meng¡¯s target.


    Clearly, Lu Sheng did nothing wrong; he just chose to surrender when he knew he couldn¡¯t win and refused when Yang Meng asked him to switch paths.


    Yet such trivial matters, coupled with Yang Meng¡¯s psychological distortion, gradually turned into resentment towards Lu Sheng.


    "Outrageous!"


    However, before Lu Sheng could speak, Gao Feng on the podium shouted loudly.


    "This is a classroom! It¡¯s not a place for Yang Meng to act violently!"


    "The midterm exams are over. What exactly do you want, Yang Meng?"


    Hearing Gao Feng¡¯s words, Yang Meng¡¯s face turned even uglier. His mechanical hands clenched tightly, perhaps due to the boundless anger in his heart. The mechanical hands trembled slightly, with a faint red light flickering inside them.


    "Lu Sheng..."


    Yang Meng gritted his teeth and harbored even stronger resentment towards Lu Sheng.


    Clearly, Gao Feng used to speak to him gently, but now he was scolding him.


    People with a distorted mindset never consider whether others¡¯ attitudes towards them are due to their own actions. They always blame others.


    Right now, Yang Meng was thinking that all of this was because of Lu Sheng!


    Even though he was filled with resentment towards Lu Sheng, Yang Meng didn¡¯t have the courage to bring up the challenge in front of Gao Feng.


    Because of this, the students in the Martial Artist camp around him looked at Yang Meng with increasing disdain, and even the people in the Mechanical Transformer camp regarded Yang Meng with more contempt.


    "Hehe, Lu Sheng, are you interested in switching to the path of Mechanical Transformer? I can sponsor you just like I did for Yang Meng, how about that?"


    At this point, a soft laugh echoed in the classroom.


    From his seat, Zhao Jiadi supported his chin with one hand, smiling mischievously at Lu Sheng.


    Upon hearing this, the Martial Artist camp students¡¯ expressions changed, and they quickly looked at Lu Sheng. They had barely gained a figure like Lu Sheng in their camp.


    If he switched to the Mechanical Transformer camp like Yang Meng, wouldn¡¯t they become a laughingstock?


    Even Gao Feng on the podium felt his heart skip a beat, looking at Lu Sheng with intense worry.


    Yang Meng¡¯s shadow once again loomed over Gao Feng¡¯s heart at this moment.


    But quickly, Lu Sheng smiled faintly at Zhao Jiadi: "Thank you for your offer, Zhao Gongzi, but... I still prefer the ways of the Martial Artist."


    On hearing this, the Martial Artist students and Gao Feng all breathed a sigh of relief.


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s smile remained unchanged. He shrugged and said, still smiling, "Alright then, I won¡¯t force you. But if you ever change your mind, you can come find me."


    That said, Zhao Jiadi withdrew his gaze.


    Lu Sheng looked deeply at Zhao Jiadi, then inwardly scoffed.


    With his proficiency in Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance at level five, Lu Sheng naturally saw that Yang Meng¡¯s mechanical prosthetics were extremely unstable; maybe nothing would go wrong in a virtual arena, but...


    Earlier, when Yang Meng¡¯s mood fluctuated greatly, Lu Sheng could feel the energy within the mechanical prosthetic becoming erratic.


    And these mechanical prosthetics were all provided by Zhao Jiadi¡¯s family¡¯s company. To be blunt, Yang Meng was just used as a test subject.


    If he agreed, he¡¯d end up just like Yang Meng.


    Although Yang Meng seemed fine at present, if the issues with the mechanical prosthetics weren¡¯t resolved, there would definitely be major problems in the future.


    However, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t be bothered to point all this out.


    As this wave of tension dissipated, the midterm exams came to an end. The sorting process was up to the three mentoring teachers, and the other students were free to leave.


    Leaving the multifunctional hall, after greeting some excited Martial Artist students, Lu Sheng walked on the road with a somewhat helpless expression.


    "I didn¡¯t expect to end up being resented by Yang Meng. I just wanted to focus on mastering my skills! This situation is really troublesome..."


    Lu Sheng shook his head. Despite some helplessness, he didn¡¯t take Yang Meng¡¯s resentment to heart.


    With the system panel, he knew he would surpass Yang Meng sooner or later. Yang Meng... was just a guy whose potential had run dry.


    Not worth paying attention to.


    With that thought, Lu Sheng headed towards the maintenance workshop. Since the mentoring teachers were discussing the distribution of resources, Gao Feng wouldn¡¯t be available to guide his practice today.


    ...


    At the same time, in an office at Yucai High School, Jiang He sat in a chair, his gaze fixed on the midterm exam rankings for the Elite Class.


    In Jiang He¡¯s hand, he held a list with the names of Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi on it, with only one spot remaining.


    It was this last spot that made Jiang He hesitate.


    His finger hovered over the midterm rankings.


    Yang Meng, originally ranked third, was directly ignored by Jiang He. As the principal of Yucai High School and a powerful Transcendent, he had a keen eye.


    A person like Yang Meng, who abandoned his own advantages to switch to the path of Mechanical Transformer, naturally couldn¡¯t catch Jiang He¡¯s interest.


    In the end, Jiang He¡¯s gaze fell to the position below Yang Meng.


    "Lu Sheng? A Martial Artist..."


    Jiang He looked at Lu Sheng¡¯s name, pondering for a long while before opening his personal terminal and checking Lu Sheng¡¯s profile.


    "70 Qi Blood, still a bit lacking, but he hasn¡¯t reached his limit yet since he hasn¡¯t broken through..."


    "This kid¡¯s combat experience and instincts are pretty good too..."


    Jiang He mumbled, deep in thought.


    Moments later, a determined look flashed across Jiang He¡¯s face.


    "Alright, this kid it is!"


    Jiang He said, finally picking up the pen and writing Lu Sheng¡¯s name in the final spot on the list.


    Looking at the list before him, Jiang He recorded it into the computer, then sent it to the three mentoring teachers of the Elite Class.


    Moments later, the three teachers discussing the distribution of resources in the classroom received Jiang He¡¯s message simultaneously.


    "Looks like the principal has made his decision. Shall we take a look together?" Sear?h the N?velFire(.)net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The Cultivator System mentor, Yang Fan, said to Gao Feng and the other teacher with a smile.

 Chapter 37 Yang Meng’s Rage, Qualification!

    Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Yang Meng¡¯s Rage, Qualification!Listening to Yang Fan¡¯s words, Gao Feng curled his lips.


    Who doesn¡¯t know that Mu Bing is surely on this list, and you still want to watch together?


    You really think I don¡¯t know your true face?


    However, even though he was displeased, the Mechanical System¡¯s instructor Ye Lin nodded in agreement, and Gao Feng couldn¡¯t refuse even if he didn¡¯t want to watch together.


    In the end, the three of them opened their personal terminals and received the information from Jiang He.


    But when Yang Fan and Ye Lin saw the list Jiang He sent, they were both stunned.


    At first, Gao Feng didn¡¯t want to look, but when he saw Lu Sheng¡¯s name on the list, he was initially stunned, then showed an expression of ecstasy.


    "Hahaha!!"


    As Yang Fan and Ye Lin were stunned, Gao Feng also burst out laughing.


    "This..."


    Yang Fan and Ye Lin exchanged a glance, somewhat surprised.


    Because the list given by Jiang He represented the key cultivation list for the Elite Class, which was a long-standing tradition at Yucai High School¡¯s Elite Class.


    Every year, three students would be chosen for key cultivation, usually the top three from the midterm exams, most of whom were from the Cultivators and Mechanical Modifier camps.


    Even this year was no exception, as the third-ranked Yang Meng had already switched to the Mechanical Modifier system.


    In the eyes of Yang Fan and Ye Lin, the three for key cultivation this time should be Mu Bing, Zhao Jiadi, and Yang Meng.


    Who knew... Yang Meng wasn¡¯t on the list, but rather the fourth-ranked Lu Sheng appeared on it.


    "The principal must have his own considerations, since he said so, let¡¯s follow this list."


    Although it was a bit strange and helpless, the list was ultimately decided by Jiang He, and they couldn¡¯t refute it, so they had to accept it.


    Gao Feng, on the other hand, laughed out loud, after all, Lu Sheng was someone he valued, and being on the list was naturally a good thing for him.


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    As Jiang He¡¯s list was passed on to the three instructors, the news spread instantly.


    "What! How can Lu Sheng, who isn¡¯t even in the top three, be on the key cultivation list?"


    "Yeah, a Martial Artist can be specially cultivated? They can¡¯t beat us Cultivators in a fight, and their cultivation speed is slow. What were the instructors thinking, favoring a Martial Artist?"


    When the other students of the Elite Class learned about the key cultivation list, they were instantaneously in an uproar.


    Especially those in the Cultivator and Mechanical Modifier camps, who couldn¡¯t take it.


    They always acted superior to Martial Artists, and now a Martial Artist being on the key cultivation list felt like a slap in the face to them.


    As a result, many Cultivators and Mechanical Modifiers in the Elite Class exploded.


    In a cultivation room, Mu Bing glanced at the list Yang Fan sent her, then expressionlessly closed her personal terminal and continued her practice.


    As if this key cultivation list meant nothing to her.


    Meanwhile, in a martial arts dojo.


    Zhao Jiadi sat on a chair, with Yang Meng next to him, his face darkened.


    Zhao Jiadi glanced at the list on the table, just smiled slightly, and didn¡¯t show much reaction.


    Instead, Yang Meng clenched his fists, his gaze locked on Lu Sheng¡¯s name on the list.


    "Why! Why can Lu Sheng, a first-tier, get key cultivation from the Elite Class! I have already stepped into the second tier, and yet I¡¯m still not as good as a first-tier Martial Artist like Lu Sheng!!"


    "Why!!!"


    Yang Meng roared, punching the panel, breaking it apart forcefully.


    Yang Meng looked at the damaged panel, gasping for air, his face showing signs of hysteria.


    His hands clenched tightly, not realizing that his modified mechanical prosthetic was already trembling slightly, with a faint red glow flashing.


    Next to him, Zhao Jiadi glanced at Yang Meng¡¯s mechanical prosthetic but said nothing.


    Resentment appeared in Yang Meng¡¯s eyes, but deep within, there was a hint of regret.


    If... if he hadn¡¯t switched to the Mechanical Modifier system, would the person on the list be him?


    But now... he was replaced by Lu Sheng.


    As Yang Meng was feeling complicated, Zhao Jiadi spoke faintly: "By the way, what is your current mechanical compatibility?"


    Yang Meng came back to his senses and frowned slightly: "When it was tested yesterday, it was already at 65."


    Zhao Jiadi nodded but did not speak further.


    In the Mechanical Modifier system, the most important thing is mechanical compatibility.


    A first-tier Mechanical Modifier¡¯s compatibility ranges from 1-50, and once it exceeds 50, they step into the second tier.


    For a second-tier Mechanical Modifier, the compatibility is 50-100. At this stage, they can start modifying their body¡¯s internal organs into mechanical ones.


    "Since your compatibility has reached 65, you can start modifying your organs. Come to the company next week, and I¡¯ll have all your organs, including your heart, modified into mechanical ones. This way, your strength will increase further."


    After speaking, Zhao Jiadi said no more, his expression a bit deep.


    "This Yang Meng... is becoming less useful."


    Zhao Jiadi murmured inwardly.


    Initially, he approached Yang Meng with the promise of providing resources for his mechanical modifications. One reason was to test the mechanical prosthetics made by his company.


    The other was to bind Yang Meng, who was the only second-tier Transcendent in the Elite Class besides himself and Mu Bing, to himself and use him against Mu Bing.


    But now it seemed that since Yang Meng didn¡¯t even make it onto the list, his value had greatly diminished.


    Although the other students in the Elite Class might not understand the importance of this list, as the top figure in the Mechanical Modifier camp, Zhao Jiadi knew it well.


    This list, which appeared to be for key cultivation, actually included a qualification.


    A qualification so valuable that even Zhao Jiadi considered it precious.


    He and Mu Bing pursued this for that very qualification.


    Initially, he thought that with Yang Meng¡¯s potential and strength, if Yang Meng got on the list, Zhao Jiadi could monopolize two qualifications.


    But now...


    Zhao Jiadi shook his head, looking at the darkened Yang Meng with a bit of pity, then slowly withdrew his gaze.


    "This foolish guy doesn¡¯t even know what opportunity he¡¯s missed!"


    "If he hadn¡¯t switched to mechanical modifications, maybe he could have gotten the qualification. But now... his potential has been exhausted since he switched systems."


    "Now he... is just a waste!"

 Chapter 38: The Subsidy of the Key List, the Stalled Longevity Posture!

    Chapter 38: Chapter 38: The Subsidy of the Key List, the Stalled Longevity Posture!"Let¡¯s take another look. See if this guy is still useful to me after modifying his organs. If he¡¯s not... I¡¯ll kick him aside after the test is over."


    Zhao Jiadi smiled slightly in his heart, then stood up. He didn¡¯t care about Yang Meng¡¯s expression as he slowly walked out of the Martial Arts Dojo.


    Yang Meng watched Zhao Jiadi¡¯s departing figure, his hands clenched tightly, teeth gnashing.


    He wanted to refuse Zhao Jiadi¡¯s request to modify his organs, but... ever since he chose to switch to being a Mechanical Transformer, he lost the right to refuse.


    He knew very well that his future was firmly controlled by Zhao Jiadi.


    Helplessly... the refusal in Yang Meng¡¯s mouth ultimately could not be spoken.


    Until Zhao Jiadi¡¯s figure completely disappeared from the Martial Arts Dojo, the unwillingness and rage in Yang Meng¡¯s heart were utterly uncontrollable.


    "Why!! Why do this to me!!"


    "Lu Sheng!!"


    "Why should my spot fall to him!!"


    "Why can¡¯t I gain others¡¯ recognition, why do I have to be like a dog!"


    The Martial Arts Dojo echoed with Yang Meng¡¯s roaring voice.


    He seemed like a defeated dog, constantly yelling, destroying, and venting in the Martial Arts Dojo.


    He didn¡¯t dare transfer his anger onto Zhao Jiadi because the other controlled his advancement channel.


    Nor did he dare vent his anger on Mu Bing because he wasn¡¯t Mu Bing¡¯s match.


    In the end...


    He could only place it all on Lu Sheng.


    ...


    "Key cultivation list?"


    At this moment, in the maintenance garage, Lu Sheng had just stopped being guided by Li Mo, ready to take a break, when he saw a message appear on his personal terminal.


    It was undoubtedly the list confirmed by Jiang He.


    "I appeared on this key cultivation list?"


    Seeing this information, Lu Sheng was evidently a bit surprised, but shortly after, another message popped up in Lu Sheng¡¯s balance section.


    It showed that Yucai High School had allocated ten thousand federation points to him.


    "Hiss!"


    Seeing this information, Lu Sheng took a cold breath.


    "Ten thousand federation points?"


    One must know, previously in the Elite Class, the monthly subsidy was only one thousand federation points, and now that he was on the key cultivation list, they directly gave him ten thousand.


    "This list... is indeed a good thing!"


    Lu Sheng smiled.


    Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng directly found Li Mo and used all ten thousand federation points to purchase first-tier Qi Blood Pills, buying a total of five bottles.


    "With these five bottles of Qi Blood Pills, my Qi Blood should be able to increase rapidly."


    Lu Sheng received the five bottles of first-tier Qi Blood Pills from the courier, then dialed Gao Feng¡¯s communication.


    "Hello, Teacher Gao, is the subsidy for the key cultivation list ten thousand every month?"


    Lu Sheng inquired, receiving a confirmation answer from Gao Feng, and then immediately requested leave from Gao Feng.


    "Leave?"


    After hearing Lu Sheng¡¯s words, Gao Feng pondered for a moment and agreed.


    "You can take leave, but the Elite Class is about to undergo its division soon. After the division, there will be a monthly exam; you should best not miss it."


    Gao Feng understood what Lu Sheng wanted to do next, as general courses were somewhat redundant for Lu Sheng now.


    But he still informed Lu Sheng of the upcoming situations in the Elite Class.


    "Alright, I understand. Thank you, Teacher Gao!"


    Lu Sheng hung up the call, with a smile at the corner of his mouth.


    "A monthly subsidy of ten thousand federation points, along with my part-time job with Uncle Li. If there¡¯s occasionally a prosthetic repair order, I should earn quite a lot of federation points in a month. Following this... I won¡¯t be short of resources!"


    Lu Sheng muttered and then consumed a first-tier Qi Blood Pill, starting a frenzy in training.


    ...


    In the following period, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t attend the Elite Class but invested all his time into training.


    As the level of the Five Elements Fist rose to level four, as Gao Feng had mentioned before, the training of the Longevity Posture also sped up. sea??h th§× ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Combined with guidance from Li Mo and Gao Feng.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s Longevity Posture Proficiency soared.


    Half a month later, Lu Sheng performed a complete set of the Longevity Posture at home, with sweat beads trickling down his skin.


    "Whew!"


    Lu Sheng exhaled a long breath, his eyes turning to the system interface.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (78/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (99/100) LV5]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    "Qi Blood is already at seventy-eight calories, almost reaching eighty. And this Longevity Posture..."


    Lu Sheng looked at the progress of the Longevity Posture on the interface, fallen deep into thought.


    Several days ago, Lu Sheng had already raised the Longevity Posture¡¯s proficiency to level five with ninety-nine points, yet these past few days, it seemed stuck there.


    No matter how Lu Sheng trained, that one point of proficiency wouldn¡¯t increase.


    "Why is the last bit of progress in the Longevity Posture stuck?"


    Currently, Lu Sheng¡¯s Longevity Posture realm was already above Gao Feng¡¯s, even Gao Feng couldn¡¯t guide him anymore.


    Lu Sheng felt that upon maximizing the fifth level of the Longevity Posture, he would comprehend the Longevity Realm, but it was stuck.


    Such a situation made Lu Sheng somewhat anxious.


    Glancing out the window, the sun was setting, with the orange sunlight lighting up the clouds, as if flames were burning in the sky.


    "Forget it, today¡¯s training ends here. I¡¯ve been training for so long without taking a walk. Maybe taking a stroll would yield new insights."


    For some reason, the view outside the window made Lu Sheng want to go out for a walk.


    Immediately, Lu Sheng put on clean clothes, left the house, and started wandering around the city.


    Passing through the spacious streets, he wandered through the city¡¯s winding alleyways, filled with familiar memories surging into his mind.


    For some reason, Lu Sheng found himself at a food stall, smelling the familiar aroma.


    Here... was a place Lu Sheng used to frequent.


    "Lu Sheng?"


    As Lu Sheng looked at the name of the food stall, somewhat lost in thought, a delighted voice snapped him back to reality.


    Lu Sheng turned towards the voice, seeing an extremely familiar figure.


    "Zhao Feng!"

 Chapter 39: Longevity Realm, Qi Blood 87 points!

    Chapter 39: Chapter 39: Longevity Realm, Qi Blood 87 points!Lu Sheng and Zhao Feng casually found a spot at the food stall and ordered two or three dishes.


    "What are you doing here?"


    Lu Sheng looked at Zhao Feng with some curiosity.


    It wasn¡¯t the weekend, and Zhao Feng seemed to have been working here for quite some time, as he was very familiar with everything.


    Like Lu Sheng, Zhao Feng was also an orphan and often took part-time jobs.


    But if Lu Sheng remembered correctly, Zhao Feng had always aspired to be a Transcendent. Especially after being motivated by him, he had worked diligently for a while.


    So now...


    Hearing Lu Sheng¡¯s words, Zhao Feng¡¯s hand briefly paused while opening the beer, but he still pried the cap off and took a big gulp before smiling and speaking.


    "I suddenly thought... becoming a Transcendent isn¡¯t such a great thing."


    Lu Sheng was momentarily stunned and looked at Zhao Feng with some confusion.


    Zhao Feng continued to smile and said, "Remember the recruitment from Tianqi Star? That was the front line, everyone knows the front line is a meat grinder, once you go there you die, very few make it back alive."


    "I am someone who..."


    Zhao Feng said with some embarrassment.


    "...is afraid of death!"


    Lu Sheng remained silent but said nothing.


    Afraid of death, who isn¡¯t?


    Do those who go to the front line battlefield not fear death?


    Do those Galactic Life Forms not fear death?


    Not necessarily!


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t become a Transcendent just to live a good life? In Lu Sheng¡¯s view, becoming a Transcendent and mastering a certain amount of power ensured his life and death wouldn¡¯t be controlled by others.


    So, there was nothing wrong with being afraid of death.


    "So, I figured it¡¯s better to be an ordinary person. Although I don¡¯t have the social status of a Transcendent, at least I won¡¯t be summoned to the front line and can have a comfortable life."


    Zhao Feng grinned at Lu Sheng and took another big swig of beer.


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t argue. Everyone has their own thoughts, and Lu Sheng never imposed his ideas on others.


    This was Zhao Feng¡¯s choice.


    "Live a comfortable life..."


    Lu Sheng muttered softly, remembering his thoughts back then.


    Back then, he escaped from his hometown, becoming an orphan, and a Transcendent, also wanting to live well. He didn¡¯t want to experience that sense of helplessness and fear again.


    "Live..."


    In Lu Sheng¡¯s mind, a gentle voice softly whispered.


    "Live..."


    "Longevity..."


    Lu Sheng closed his eyes and whispered softly.


    Zhao Feng found it strange, wanting to speak, but feared disturbing Lu Sheng, so he quietly sat in front of him, drinking alone.


    "Longevity... isn¡¯t it just to live?"


    "I became a Transcendent, didn¡¯t I, just to live?"


    "So... the essence of Longevity... is living!"


    Lu Sheng whispered softly, and with his words, a mysterious aura slowly spread out.


    "Hmm?"


    Zhao Feng looked at Lu Sheng, sensing a drastic change in him, like he suddenly changed his demeanor.


    But he couldn¡¯t pinpoint it.


    "What¡¯s going on?"


    Zhao Feng scratched his head, puzzled.


    At that moment, Lu Sheng opened his eyes.


    "This... is the Longevity Realm?"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes sparkled, and at the point of his gaze was a system panel only he could see.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (78/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    The proficiency of Longevity Posture was maxed out, and the system displayed the words Longevity Realm.


    At this moment, Lu Sheng felt that after comprehending Longevity Realm, his entire body seemed full of vigor.


    The fatigue from previous training was swept away, and his energy was overflowing.


    The martial expert who created Longevity Posture originally intended for the human race to have a longer lifespan and live longer.


    So... the essence of Longevity Realm is to live.


    Very simple, yet straightforward. That is Longevity Realm.


    Once comprehended, the martial artist¡¯s endurance increases, and lifespan extends.


    This is why Lu Sheng¡¯s previous fatigue was suddenly expelled.


    "After comprehending Longevity Realm, my endurance has improved, which means I can train for a longer duration."


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly.


    A first-level Martial Artist is still flesh and blood; there¡¯s a limit to how long they can train each day. Even with the system panel, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t train for twenty-four hours straight.


    But now, with the comprehension of Longevity Realm, he could at least maintain peak training for sixteen hours.


    "What... what¡¯s going on?"


    Zhao Feng cautiously asked.


    Lu Sheng smiled, not speaking, just clinking his beer with Zhao Feng, and the two drank and ate like they used to.


    Until night fell, Lu Sheng happily parted with Zhao Feng and returned home.


    "With Longevity Realm understood, next... it¡¯s time to push Qi Blood!"


    "Ensuring sixteen hours of training daily, with the aid of Qi Blood Pills..."


    Lu Sheng took a deep breath, feeling full of energy, and began training in the living room.


    .....


    Time flew by.


    Half a month passed since Lu Sheng comprehended Longevity Realm.


    With the endurance boost from Longevity Realm, Lu Sheng managed to maintain peak training for sixteen hours daily. Combined with the five bottles of Qi Blood Pills from the Elite Class, his Qi Blood surged.


    One day, Lu Sheng slowed his training and opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (87/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm] S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    "Qi Blood has reached 87. At this level, in the entire Tianqi Star, I am top-tier among Qi Blood Martial Artists."


    "But... I haven¡¯t felt my limit!"


    Looking at the panel, Lu Sheng smiled.

 Chapter 40 Idle Chatter, Qi Blood Illusion!! After revision:

    Chapter 40: Chapter 40 Idle Chatter, Qi Blood Illusion!! After revision:Because of the existence of the system panel, Lu Sheng almost never encounters any obstacles in his cultivation.


    Under the condition of permanent verification, Lu Sheng is able to maintain a peak state in his understanding of cultivation techniques and martial arts, and his cultivation state can always stay at its peak.


    Therefore, this also means that Lu Sheng can directly impact 100 cards of Qi Blood.


    It just takes some time.


    "Eighty-seven cards of Qi Blood, only thirteen cards away from one hundred. According to my current progress, and with the Elite Class subsidy about to be distributed soon, I could reach 100 cards of Qi Blood within a month at the latest!"


    "By then, I will be able to condense my own Qi Blood Illusion!"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes were shining with determination.


    If Lu Sheng remembered correctly, Gao Feng had said that once a Martial Artist condenses the Qi Blood Illusion, they will have the means to contend directly with cultivators and Mechanical Transformers of the same realm.


    Regarding the Qi Blood Illusion... Lu Sheng was looking forward to it very much.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng¡¯s heart calmed down again, and he continued his cultivation.


    ...


    Yucai High School, Elite Class.


    After the mid-term exam division, the Elite Class was split into two different classes. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Sheng was in Elite Class One, which consisted of students who ranked high in the mid-term exams and enjoyed much higher resource subsidies compared to Elite Class Two.


    Precisely because of this, besides Mu Bing and the other two, over the past month, several people had also gradually stepped into the second tier.


    At this moment, half of the students in Elite Class One had already stepped into the second tier.


    "Hey, do you guys think that after a month since the start of Elite Class One, why have some people still not come to class?"


    A Mechanical Transformer in the Elite Class One classroom said with a laugh.


    "How else could it be? Surely they¡¯re scared!"


    "Even though he only has first-tier cultivation, he made it onto the key cultivation list, which even Yang Meng didn¡¯t get. Why does Lu Sheng deserve it? He must be afraid to face Yang Meng, which is why he deliberately doesn¡¯t come."


    "That makes sense, otherwise he wouldn¡¯t have missed the monthly exam. He probably fears that his true situation will be exposed and his qualification for the key list will be stripped."


    As soon as this person spoke, many cultivators and Mechanical Transformers in the classroom chimed in with agreement.


    Back then, when Lu Sheng made it onto the key cultivation list, it caused quite a stir.


    Especially among those cultivators and Mechanical Transformers, who clamored one by one to challenge Lu Sheng, with Yang Meng even publicly stating to everyone in Elite Class One that he would confront Lu Sheng when he came.


    However, who knew, since the end of the mid-term exam, Lu Sheng had not come to Elite Class One.


    He even missed this month¡¯s exam.


    This made many people think Lu Sheng was scared of Yang Meng.


    At this moment, Yang Meng sat calmly in his seat, listening to others say that Lu Sheng was scared of him, and he couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    Such words made Yang Meng extremely satisfied.


    However, Lu Sheng, at home, was completely unaware of all this, and even if he knew, he wouldn¡¯t care.


    After all, Lu Sheng just wanted to quietly grind his proficiency.


    These idle chats were never something Lu Sheng considered.


    As the gossip in Elite Class One continued, time flew by, and Lu Sheng still didn¡¯t show up in Elite Class One, spending his days at home either eating, sleeping, or cultivating.


    Following a strict routine, he crazily enhanced his cultivation.


    Precisely because of this, Lu Sheng¡¯s Qi Blood also rapidly increased under his relentless cultivation.


    Very soon, another half month passed.


    Lu Sheng paused his cultivation and glanced at his system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (97/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    Qi Blood had reached 97 cards; only 3 cards away from 100.


    Looking at the system panel in front of him, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    "It¡¯s time for the final sprint."


    Immediately, Lu Sheng opened his personal terminal and checked his Federation Points balance.


    During this period, from his part-time work with Li Mo and the subsidy from the Elite Class, aside from the money spent on purchasing Qi Blood Pills, he had saved up seventy to eighty thousand Federation Points.


    Then, he dialed Li Mo¡¯s communication channel, directly purchasing a second-tier Blood Coagulation Pill through Li Mo¡¯s connections.


    Second-tier Blood Coagulation Pills are generally used by Martial Artists with more than 90 cards of Qi Blood to break through, and some second-tier Martial Artists also choose to use them to assist in their cultivation.


    Because of this, the price is extremely high.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s remaining seventy to eighty thousand Federation Points were completely depleted by this Blood Coagulation Pill, and only then did he get one.


    Li Mo¡¯s efficiency was very high; in just an hour, a designated person delivered the second-tier Blood Coagulation Pill to Lu Sheng¡¯s home.


    Having obtained the Blood Coagulation Pill, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t immediately take it, but took some time to adjust his state.


    Although, with the system panel, Lu Sheng could sprint 100 cards of Qi Blood without worry, as his Qi Blood reached 97 cards, his grinding speed had slowed considerably.


    Therefore, he decided to spend all his Federation Points to buy a second-tier Blood Coagulation Pill, intending to make one final push for the last 3 cards of Qi Blood!


    After adjusting his state to its peak, Lu Sheng took a deep breath, took out the second-tier Blood Coagulation Pill, and swallowed it in one go.


    The Blood Coagulation Pill melted instantly, turning into a warm current that flowed down Lu Sheng¡¯s throat and surged into his body.


    In an instant, Lu Sheng felt his entire body¡¯s Qi Blood boil due to the influx of this warm current.


    Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng immediately began practicing the Longevity Posture, assisting in refining the energy of the Blood Coagulation Pill.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s movements were swift; having maxed out Longevity Posture, he had become proficient in it.


    In the living room, shadows flickered. Even with the assistance of Longevity Posture, the energy of the Blood Coagulation Pill was extremely overwhelming, causing Lu Sheng¡¯s skin to flush red.


    But precisely because of this, Lu Sheng¡¯s Qi Blood began to surge wildly.


    cards!


    cards!


    In just a few breaths, Lu Sheng¡¯s Qi Blood shot up to 99 cards, and it wasn¡¯t done yet!


    After the time it takes an incense stick to burn, a muffled sound echoed from within Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    Boom!!


    Like a river rushing through Lu Sheng¡¯s body, the next moment, a shadowy blood figure slowly emerged behind him.


    Qi Blood... 100 cards!

 Chapter 41: Translation - 41 Test, 15000kg! Modified later:

    Chapter 41: Translation: Chapter 41 Test, 15000kg! Modified later:"Is this the Qi Blood Illusion?"


    Lu Sheng looked at the blood-red figure behind him, vaguely feeling a powerful sense of oppression from it.


    With a thought, a system panel slowly appeared in his vision.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Qi Blood Realm (100/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    "I¡¯ve reached 100!"


    Looking at the display on the system panel, Lu Sheng clenched his fist. Even though he was usually very calm, he felt a surge of excitement at this moment.


    "Now that I¡¯ve gathered the Qi Blood Illusion, maybe I should inform Teacher Gao, share the good news, and ask him to find a place for me to test this out!"


    Suppressing his joy, Lu Sheng started searching for Gao Feng¡¯s contact on his communication bracelet.


    Informing Gao Feng would reassure him about his investment in Lu Sheng, demonstrating his remarkable talent, and Gao Feng could also relay this information to the senior leadership of Yucai High School.


    Similar to the previous key cultivation list.


    Secondly, he wanted to test his limits.


    Beep...


    After a long tone, the slightly displeased voice of Gao Feng came through the communication bracelet.


    "You finally remembered to contact me. You missed the recent monthly exam right after being assigned to a new class. Do you know what people in the class are saying about you?"


    "You¡¯d better have a good reason; otherwise... we might have to spar!"


    Gao Feng¡¯s tone was somewhat unfriendly. He had previously warned Lu Sheng not to miss the monthly exams, but Lu Sheng had still missed it.


    As Lu Sheng¡¯s mentor, and now that Lu Sheng was one of the three key trainees, Gao Feng was under a lot of pressure. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Facing Gao Feng¡¯s displeasure, Lu Sheng remained calm and smiled. "Teacher Gao... I¡¯ve reached 100 Qi Blood!"


    "But that doesn¡¯t excuse your absenteeism... Wait, 100 Qi Blood?"


    Gao Feng was still somewhat displeased, but his voice immediately rose a pitch after a moment of realization.


    "How much?? 100?? Lu Sheng, don¡¯t lie to me. Don¡¯t try to make up a reason. How much exactly?"


    Evidently, Gao Feng found it hard to believe, given that, as a fellow Martial Artist, he knew exactly what reaching the Qi Blood Limit of 100 meant.


    After several confirmations from Gao Feng, Lu Sheng gave him a definite answer each time.


    Silence followed Gao Feng¡¯s previous reaction, and after a brief pause, he finally spoke slowly, "Come to the school. I¡¯ll arrange the test for you!"


    With that, Gao Feng hung up the call.


    Lu Sheng looked at the communication bracelet, smiled, tidied up a bit, and then headed to the school.


    ...


    Meanwhile, Gao Feng, excited, dialed Jiang He¡¯s number.


    "Hello, Principal..."


    Gao Feng¡¯s heart was racing. After taking a deep breath, he informed Jiang He about Lu Sheng¡¯s 100 Qi Blood achievement.


    Even Jiang He, the principal of Yucai High School and a Transcendent above the third tier, fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.


    "Have Lu Sheng come to the school immediately and arrange a test for him!"


    "Immediately! Right away!"


    Gao Feng could hear the excitement in Jiang He¡¯s voice.


    He quickly agreed.


    After hanging up, Gao Feng contacted the school staff to arrange a testing room and then headed to the school gate.


    A hard-to-conceal excitement was plastered on his face.


    "100 Qi Blood. I never expected Lu Sheng¡¯s Martial Arts talent to be this terrifying. It seems like I, Gao Feng... really have the potential to cultivate a Transcendent above the third tier!"


    ...


    At the gate of Yucai High School, Lu Sheng had just arrived when he saw Gao Feng and a middle-aged man in an ordinary shirt.


    "Teacher Gao!"


    Lu Sheng quickly greeted him and then looked towards the middle-aged man.


    "Principal Jiang!"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised. He had expected Gao Feng to inform the school¡¯s higher-ups about his achievement but didn¡¯t anticipate alarming the principal himself.


    "Yes, Lu Sheng! Well done. You must have also gathered the Qi Blood Illusion, correct?"


    Jiang He smiled at Lu Sheng as if looking at an incredibly excellent junior.


    Lu Sheng nodded.


    Jiang He¡¯s face showed even more satisfaction.


    "Within the Martial Artist System, those who can gather the Qi Blood Illusion are one in a million. Although, among the massive nine billion population of the Human Federation, there are tens of thousands who have gathered the Qi Blood Illusion, but on Tianqi Star... there are very few. I never expected that Yucai High School would have such a prodigy!"


    "Principal, you¡¯re overpraising me." Facing Jiang He¡¯s praise, Lu Sheng modestly smiled.


    "Kid, don¡¯t be so modest. Martial Artists who can gather the Qi Blood Illusion generally have a high probability of reaching the Golden Body Realm, facing almost no obstacles along the way."


    "And Martial Artists at the Golden Body Realm are already considered strong!"


    Jiang He patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder and said with a smile.


    "Alright, let¡¯s not stay here. Come, I¡¯ll take you to test your current strength!"


    Saying this, Jiang He headed towards Yucai High School¡¯s Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Gao Feng and Lu Sheng followed behind.


    Soon, the three reached a specialized room, and Jiang He said to Lu Sheng, "Go ahead; this is our school¡¯s holographic testing site. You can thoroughly test your limits here, and both Gao Feng and I will receive your test data outside!"


    Lu Sheng nodded and walked inside.


    As soon as he entered, everything around him turned virtual.


    "Let¡¯s start with a strength test!"


    Lu Sheng input the test requirements on the virtual panel in front of him.


    Soon, a virtual strength testing device appeared in front of him.


    Without any hesitation, the Qi Blood Illusion appeared behind Lu Sheng, as if enveloping him. The next moment, Lu Sheng threw a punch.


    Bam!


    With a muffled sound.


    The instrument displayed the strength data.


    "15000kg!!"


    The eyes of Lu Sheng and the two outside, Jiang He and Gao Feng, instantly lit up.


    "An average Martial Artist in the Qi Blood Realm has a strength between seven to eight tons. I didn¡¯t expect that after gathering the Qi Blood Illusion, my strength would surpass the 12-ton limit and reach 15 tons!"


    "It even surpasses the 13-ton strength of Emperor Bai in the Qi Blood Realm shown in Teacher Gao¡¯s video. This is partly because today¡¯s Federation martial arts have evolved through numerous versions, becoming much stronger than those in Emperor Bai¡¯s era, and partly because of my own efforts and the help from the system panel..."


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly.


    "However, the enhancement of the Qi Blood Illusion seems to be more than just strength. It feels like an overall improvement. More tests are needed."


    After thinking for a moment, Lu Sheng input some commands on the virtual panel.


    Moments later, the virtual projection of a first-tier Mechanical Transformer appeared in front of Lu Sheng.

 Chapter 42: After the revision - 42 The Use of Qi Blood Illusion, Breakthrough to Tier 2!

    Chapter 42: After the revision: Chapter 42 The Use of Qi Blood Illusion, Breakthrough to Tier 2!Looking at the mechanical transformer of the first tier in front of him, Lu Sheng¡¯s lips curled up slightly.


    The next moment, that illusory mechanical transformer of the first tier instantly charged at Lu Sheng.


    This guy had transformed both his hands into mechanical sledgehammers. Although it was just an illusion, it had the real strength of a peak first-tier mechanical transformer.


    Lu Sheng simulated this scene to see how much his combat power had increased after condensing the Qi Blood Illusion!


    Bam!!


    The two mechanical sledgehammers struck Lu Sheng fiercely, but the pain he anticipated did not come.


    After a series of slight tingles, Lu Sheng saw that his Qi Blood Illusion had already wrapped him tightly. The mechanical sledgehammers hadn¡¯t even broken through the protection of the Qi Blood Illusion, being isolated outside.


    "Gasp!"


    Even though Lu Sheng had expected this, he couldn¡¯t help but gasp in amazement.


    "The mechanical transformer I simulated specializes in strength and is among the best of all first-tier transcendents, yet it couldn¡¯t even break through my defense."


    "Is this the enhancement brought by condensing the Qi Blood Illusion?"


    "Both strength and defense are improved. What about speed...?"


    Feeling something, Lu Sheng applied slight pressure with his foot, and his whole body transformed into a blood-colored afterimage, flashing within the virtual room.


    "Whoosh!"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s figure stopped, letting out a long breath, but the excitement on his face was hard to hide. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Indeed, the Qi Blood Illusion has enhanced me in all aspects! On the original basis, it has improved by fifty percent!"


    At this point, Lu Sheng hadn¡¯t fully grasped the use of the Qi Blood Illusion but had vaguely gleaned some insights.


    "The Qi Blood Illusion, as a marker of 100 units of Qi Blood, is likely more than just a combat enhancement. And this boost isn¡¯t only for the first tier..."


    "Teacher Gao Feng said before, once a martial artist condenses the Qi Blood Illusion, they can rival transcendents of the same realm from the other two systems. But from my experience..."


    "It¡¯s not just about rivalling those from the same realm but being among the best in that realm!"


    A fierce glint flashed in Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes as he threw a punch toward the simulated first-tier transcendent.


    Bam!!


    In the room, a muffled explosion sounded.


    The simulated first-tier mechanical transformer shattered instantly under Lu Sheng¡¯s punch, dissipating in the room.


    Seeing this, the corners of Lu Sheng¡¯s mouth also curved into a smile.


    Clap clap clap!


    The door opened, and Jiang He walked in, clapping his hands with a satisfied smile on his face.


    "Excellent, excellent, that¡¯s the performance a genius martial artist who has condensed the Qi Blood Illusion should have!"


    "Principal!"


    Lu Sheng smiled, bowing slightly.


    "Your Qi Blood has already reached its limit, and you¡¯ve condensed the Qi Blood Illusion. At this point, you can actually start breaking through to the second tier. How about... trying it here?"


    Jiang He seemed to have a profound understanding of the Qi Blood Illusion and spoke with a smile.


    Lu Sheng paused. Since condensing the Qi Blood Illusion, he hadn¡¯t thoroughly sensed his state of realm. Now, hearing Jiang He¡¯s words, he realized that his Qi Blood was incredibly abundant, and his whole body was in a peak state.


    Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng sat down cross-legged.


    He began to silently mobilize his Qi Blood to impact the Bone Forging Realm of the second tier.


    The first tier for martial artists is Qi Blood, which refines the Qi Blood throughout the body¡ªthe more Qi Blood, the stronger the combat power.


    The second tier is Bone Forging!


    The so-called Bone Forging is to refine the bones and marrow with one¡¯s Qi Blood in preparation for the next realm.


    As Lu Sheng mobilized his Qi Blood to attempt refining, he was surprised to find that his Qi Blood was extremely obedient.


    As if with just a thought, he could mobilize the Qi Blood from any part of his body to flow in a certain direction.


    As if... his hands.


    "This..."


    Lu Sheng was somewhat astonished, mobilizing his Qi Blood to flow to one of the bones.


    In an instant, the Qi Blood in his entire body, under his control, precisely flowed into that bone without any waste.


    "Could this... also be a benefit of condensing the Qi Blood Illusion? To refine each bone precisely?"


    With this question in mind, Lu Sheng began refining the first bone.


    After about ten minutes, Lu Sheng¡¯s body trembled slightly, and a powerful aura spread out from within him.


    The second tier of Bone Forging... complete!


    Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, with a faint gleam flickering within them.


    At the same time, the system panel appeared in Lu Sheng¡¯s vision.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (1/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    "How do you feel?"


    Jiang He¡¯s gentle voice sounded again. Following the voice, Lu Sheng saw Jiang He¡¯s satisfied smile.


    Before Lu Sheng could speak, Jiang He continued, "A martial artist with a Qi Blood Illusion has a significant advantage compared to other martial artists, which is the ability to perfectly mobilize their Qi Blood to refine any single bone!"


    "Ordinary Bone Forger martial artists disperse their Qi Blood throughout their bones, refining all of them together. This method is slow in efficiency because the Qi Blood is spread out, making the refining effect on each bone weaker."


    "Additionally, many martial artists can¡¯t disperse their Qi Blood throughout the whole body due to insufficient Qi Blood."


    "But precise refining is different. The entire Qi Blood converges on one bone, making the process much faster, and the refined bones are stronger than those of usual Bone Forger martial artists."


    Listening to Jiang He¡¯s words, Lu Sheng¡¯s doubts were also resolved.


    "So this is the use of the Qi Blood Illusion? Indeed... Martial artists with the Qi Blood Illusion and those without it are worlds apart."


    "Just in terms of Bone Forging alone, the quality difference is already vast, not to mention the enhancement from the Qi Blood Illusion, and even after the Bone Forging breakthrough... the overall boost from the Qi Blood Illusion remains!"


    Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but marvel.


    As Lu Sheng marveled, Jiang He¡¯s voice sounded again.


    "In the Bone Forging Realm, the progress is divided into 1-100. Ordinary Bone Forger martial artists can reach about seventy to eighty but can no longer continue. However, with the Qi Blood Illusion, the Qi Blood reaches its limit, making it different."


    "In other words, having the Qi Blood Illusion means you are destined to completely refine all the bones in the Bone Forging Realm!"

 Chapter 43: Martial Arts, A System Created by Humans Themselves

    Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Martial Arts, A System Created by Humans ThemselvesLu Sheng blinked, he agreed with Jiang He¡¯s words.


    As the saying goes, the strong get stronger. The gap starts at the Qi Blood Realm and with the elevation of one¡¯s realm, this gap will only get bigger.


    If the groundwork is not solid in the early stages, achieving perfection in the later stages is impossible.


    This is why Gao Feng insisted that students of the Martial Artist System must reach the Qi Blood Limit before attempting a breakthrough.


    It¡¯s to establish a solid foundation. Even if one cannot reach 100 cal of Qi Blood, it enables preparation for subsequent realms.


    "Now that you¡¯ve just mastered Qi Blood, it¡¯s best to temper your bones while your Qi Blood is at its peak. If you ask my advice, start with tempering the bones in your hands first."


    Jiang He said slowly.


    "First, you practice Five Elements Fist, tempering hand bones enhances its power. Second, once one hand is fully tempered, it generates more Qi Blood, which will help temper the other bones autonomously."


    Listening to Jiang He, Lu Sheng nodded. After contemplating for a moment, he chose to temper his left hand first.


    Although Lu Sheng wasn¡¯t left-handed, others battling against him would stereotypically assume he tempered his right hand. This could create an element of surprise.


    "This is a third-grade Bone Forging Pill. It can effectively enhance your bone tempering efficiency. Make use of your Qi Blood peak now and cultivate quickly!"


    At this moment, Jiang He took out a white pill from his pocket and handed it to Lu Sheng.


    Beside them, Gao Feng showed a look of envy.


    A third-grade Bone Forging Pill, its value even Gao Feng found desirable.


    Lu Sheng was surprised, but seeing Jiang He¡¯s kind smile, he took the pill and swallowed it, channeling his Qi Blood to his left hand.


    The Bone Forging Pill transformed into a stream of warmth, flowing with Lu Sheng¡¯s Qi Blood towards his left hand.


    Lu Sheng could clearly feel a tingling sensation in his left hand, as if countless ants were gnawing on his bone marrow.


    This sensation lasted for half an hour. When Lu Sheng felt his Qi Blood was no longer at its peak and the pill¡¯s effect began to dissipate, he retracted his Qi Blood.


    Even then, his left hand bones had been completely tempered.


    He could vaguely see a faint jade-like glow on his left hand bones.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Posture: (MAX) Longevity Realm]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


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    With his left hand bones fully tempered, the system panel showed his Bone Forging Realm progress had reached 13.


    "Finished tempering?"


    As soon as Lu Sheng opened his eyes, he heard Jiang He¡¯s voice.


    "Indeed, a Martial Artist with Qi Blood Illusion tempers bones several times more efficiently than others!"


    "Test the strength difference between your hands."


    Jiang He suggested to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng nodded and brought out the Virtual Strength Tester in the room again. He placed both hands on the devices and squeezed hard.


    Soon, the device displayed two sets of data.


    "30,000 kg!"


    "15,000 kg!"


    Seeing the different values, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes lit up.


    "The grip of my left hand is double that of my right! And that¡¯s without using the Qi Blood Illusion."


    "Tempered bones indeed make a difference!"


    Jiang He looked at Lu Sheng and smiled, "With your current state, you might have a chance to secure the top spot in the Martial Arts Class final exam this time!"


    "By then... you can enter the Tianqi Training Camp."


    Upon hearing this, Gao Feng showed a surprised expression, clearly not expecting such high praise from Jiang He towards Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng, however, remained calm and asked Jiang He, "Principal, what is this Tianqi Training Camp?"


    Jiang He smiled slightly, "The Tianqi Training Camp is one of the training programs designated by Tianqi Heavy Industry for the prodigious Transcendents on Tianqi Star. Our Yucai High School only has one spot, and it goes to the top performer in the Martial Arts Class final exam.


    Lu Sheng was a bit surprised. To think that Yucai High School only had one spot made him realize the caliber of those in the Tianqi Training Camp.


    Jiang He then proceeded to explain a lot of foundational knowledge to Lu Sheng, including details about the Tianqi Training Camp and the different Transcendent Systems.


    The aspect that most intrigued Lu Sheng was the Martial Arts Realms within the Transcendent System.


    From Jiang He, Lu Sheng learned about the realm divisions of the three major systems.


    For Mechanical Transformers, from first to third-grade involves progression from a Basic to Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer. Upon reaching fourth-grade, they are known as Mechanical Cultists.


    The Cultivator System includes Qi Gathering, Concentrating Spirit, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core.


    The Martial Artist System encompasses Qi Blood, Bone Forging, Hundred Veins, and Golden Body.


    Jiang He himself was a Golden Body expert within the Martial Artist System.


    He was also the only Transcendent in Yucai High School who had broken through the third-grade barrier to reach the fourth-grade.


    "Although the Human Federation has three major systems, the Cultivator System was imparted by Lord Immortal from other humanoid species, refined through his cultivation, then shared with the Human Federation!"


    Jiang He continued.


    "As for the Mechanical System, in essence, it¡¯s an extension of the path the Lord of Ascension pioneered. You¡¯ve heard of the Ascension Factions, one of the three major star systems within the Human Federation, right? Its true founder is the Lord of Ascension!"


    "According to unreliable rumors, the Lord of Ascension founded the Ascension Factions to maintain extended periods of wakefulness. This is evident from the fourth-grade Mechanical Enhancers being called Mechanical Cultists."


    "Whether Cultivators or Mechanical Transformers, none of these cultivation systems originated from the Human Federation!"


    "Only Martial Arts was developed by humans themselves."


    Jiang He shook his head regretfully as he got to this point, "Unfortunately, Emperor Bai, one of the three Galactic Life Forms within the Human Federation, was the last to achieve that status. Compared to Lord Immortal and the Lord of Ascension, he is somewhat weaker."


    "This is one of the reasons why the Martial Arts decline."


    Although Jiang He¡¯s voice held a trace of pity, he smiled as he saw Lu Sheng, "However, the decline of Martial Arts does not mean the decline of Martial Artists. With your current capabilities... you¡¯re already qualified to contend against Transcendents from the other two systems!"

 Chapter 44: Modified - 44 Yang Meng’s Challenge

    Chapter 44: Modified: Chapter 44 Yang Meng¡¯s Challenge?reeweb?ovel.comLu Sheng left the Martial Arts Training Hall and walked towards the classroom, thinking about Jiang He¡¯s words all the way.


    "So... Principal Jiang is willing to give me resource support, perhaps because of my talent, but also because he wants to cultivate more excellent martial artists as a fellow Martial Artist?"


    "No wonder the Principal gave the key training quota to me instead of Yang Meng back then, probably for this reason as well."


    Lu Sheng pondered as he walked, and unknowingly, he had already arrived at the classroom door.


    Elite Class!


    Looking at the classroom door, Lu Sheng shook his head and suppressed his thoughts.


    "Anyway, showing strong talent will always make the higher-ups notice me and give me more support, which is a good thing for me!"


    "As for other things..."


    "I¡¯ll deal with them later. I just want to improve my strength and live well in this world!"


    Lu Sheng clenched his fist and walked straight into the classroom.


    As Lu Sheng entered, the previously noisy classroom instantly fell silent.


    After breaking through to the second level, Lu Sheng¡¯s perception became noticeably stronger. He could feel gazes from different corners of the classroom falling on him.


    These gazes carried various emotions.


    Especially one... filled with resentment.


    Following the gaze, Lu Sheng saw Yang Meng, who had been sitting in his seat, standing up at this moment.


    "Lu Sheng! You finally dare to come back!!"


    Yang Meng¡¯s voice seemed amplified and instantly echoed throughout the classroom.


    For a moment, the gazes towards Lu Sheng were filled with schadenfreude.


    "Heh, Lu Sheng hasn¡¯t been around lately, making Yang Meng quite frustrated. Clearly ranking behind Yang Meng, yet occupying a key training spot. If it were me, I wouldn¡¯t be pleased with Lu Sheng either."


    "Exactly, if all the key training spots were for second-levels, it would be fine. But only Lu Sheng, a first-level, occupies one, while there are already ten second-levels in our class. Why does Lu Sheng get a spot and we don¡¯t!"


    "Just as well, let Yang Meng vent his anger, which will also release our frustrations. Perhaps Yang Meng will defeat Lu Sheng and Lu Sheng¡¯s key training spot will be revoked!"


    The classroom buzzed with discussions.


    Yang Meng walked up to Lu Sheng, his burly figure making him look down at Lu Sheng. S~ea??h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Coward!"


    Yang Meng¡¯s face showed a disdainful look.


    "I¡¯ll be straightforward, the key training spot is not for you!"


    Faced with Yang Meng¡¯s imposing presence, Lu Sheng remained calm, met Yang Meng¡¯s gaze squarely, and said indifferently: "What do you want to do?"


    A trace of surprise flashed across Yang Meng¡¯s face. Clearly, he did not expect Lu Sheng, whom he had regarded as a timid coward and unwilling to face him, to now exhibit some confidence.


    "What do you want to do?"


    Yang Meng sneered.


    "Of course, I challenge you! I want the school to know that giving you the key training spot is a mistake!"


    Listening to Yang Meng¡¯s words, Lu Sheng shrugged and said indifferently: "Fine, actual combat or virtual battle, you choose!"


    Lu Sheng wanted to test his current strength level. After stepping into the second level, he had simulated a few times, but simulation is just simulation.


    At this point, Yang Meng was even more surprised, looking at Lu Sheng with an assessing look.


    Is this really the guy who would concede the moment he bumped into me?


    However, despite the puzzled feelings, Yang Meng¡¯s jealousy towards Lu Sheng had already reached its peak. Coupled with the praise from classmates during this time, he felt it was a guaranteed win against Lu Sheng.


    Immediately, he said viciously: "Actual combat! Let¡¯s do it in the Martial Arts Dojo!"


    "Now, immediately!"


    Yang Meng couldn¡¯t wait any longer.


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t bother to say anything, turned around, and headed towards the Martial Arts Dojo.


    The students of the Elite Class exchanged glances, all showing interest as they followed.


    Zhao Jiadi sat in his seat, legs crossed, watching everyone head towards the Martial Arts Dojo, a playful smile curling on his lips.


    "Interesting!"


    After speaking, Zhao Jiadi slowly got up and headed towards the Martial Arts Dojo.


    Apart from the Elite Class, even the three instructors including Gao Feng were aware of this situation. They exchanged glances.


    "That Yang Meng still can¡¯t hold his temper!"


    Ye Lin shook his head, looked at Gao Feng, and found Gao Feng smiling without a hint of anxiety: "Yang Meng is an intermediate body enhancer, and he also practiced the Martial Artist System before. He is stronger than the average intermediate enhancer. Aren¡¯t you worried about Lu Sheng?"


    "What¡¯s there to worry about? Shall we go have a look?"


    Gao Feng said with a smile.


    Ye Lin and Yang Fan exchanged surprised looks. They didn¡¯t expect Gao Feng to react this way, which piqued their curiosity, and they all headed towards the Martial Arts Dojo.


    ...


    The Martial Arts Dojo, on the arena.


    Lu Sheng looked calmly at Yang Meng, whose face was twisted as he stared at Lu Sheng, ready for a fight.


    "There¡¯s still time to admit defeat now. If I beat you to death then, it won¡¯t look good on you!"


    Yang Meng sneered at Lu Sheng.


    However, Lu Sheng merely raised his eyelids and said indifferently: "Not starting yet?"


    Yang Meng¡¯s sneer stiffened, and flames seemed to ignite in his eyes.


    "What are you being arrogant about!!"


    Yang Meng roared. He switched to being a Mechanical Transformer just so others wouldn¡¯t look down on him anymore.


    But even after switching, he was still a lackey behind Zhao Jiadi, and even Lu Sheng from the Martial Artist System looked down on him.


    As for Mu Bing, she had never glanced at him properly.


    In an instant, old and new grudges gathered in Yang Meng¡¯s heart.


    "Who do you think you are!!"


    Yang Meng roared, his modified mechanical hand suddenly reaching out. Driven by spiritual power, it exploded with immense power and instantly slammed towards Lu Sheng.


    The force was as strong as a speeding car!


    "Hiss, Yang Meng¡¯s strength is getting stronger. He¡¯s probably started internal organ modification, otherwise, the mechanical prosthetic wouldn¡¯t burst out this power!"


    "With this momentum, there are probably less than ten in our class who can withstand Yang Meng¡¯s strike!"


    "Lu Sheng... is in trouble!"


    Watching the scene, the students couldn¡¯t help but comment.


    However, facing Yang Meng¡¯s attack, Lu Sheng¡¯s expression remained unchanged. He calmly watched Yang Meng¡¯s offensive and spoke indifferently.


    "Arrogant? No... I simply look down on people like you!"


    With those words, Lu Sheng stepped forward, his right hand clenched into a fist and pushed out.


    Five Elements Fist!


    Bang!!


    The mechanical hand and Lu Sheng¡¯s fist collided instantly, erupting with a muffled sound.


    His punch actually forcibly blocked Yang Meng¡¯s attack!

 Chapter 45: Revised - 45 Yang Meng Goes Mad, Corpse Explosion!

    Chapter 45: Revised: Chapter 45 Yang Meng Goes Mad, Corpse Explosion!"He... actually blocked it!"


    Everyone in Elite Class One exclaimed in shock upon witnessing this scene.


    After all, this was Yang Meng¡¯s punch in a fit of rage, delivered with full force, yet it was still blocked by Lu Sheng.


    Standing among the crowd, Zhao Jiadi watched this scene and frowned slightly.


    On the ring, Yang Meng¡¯s face turned red. He was desperately trying to suppress Lu Sheng¡¯s right fist, but no matter how hard he tried, Lu Sheng¡¯s flesh-and-blood fist was even stronger than his mechanical prosthetic.


    "This ends now!"


    At that moment, a casual voice came from Lu Sheng¡¯s mouth.


    Then, a flash of red light passed over Lu Sheng¡¯s body, and in the next instant, Lu Sheng¡¯s free left hand reached out instantly.


    He directly grabbed Yang Meng¡¯s mechanical prosthetic and then squeezed hard.


    A terrifying force erupted at that moment!


    Before breaking through Bone Forging, Lu Sheng¡¯s strength, enhanced by Qi Blood Illusion, could already reach 15 tons. Now, his left hand bones were completely tempered.


    The power that burst out...


    Boom!!


    Another muffled sound exploded. In the eyes of all the incredulous onlookers, Yang Meng¡¯s mechanical prosthetic was crushed to pieces by Lu Sheng!


    "My... hand..."


    Yang Meng stared dully at his mechanical hand, which had turned into fragments scattered on the ground, full of disbelief.


    He couldn¡¯t understand why things had developed this way.


    He had clearly switched to a more powerful Mechanical Transformer, yet he couldn¡¯t even defeat Lu Sheng. Even his mechanical prosthetic was crushed by the opponent.


    Why... why...


    Yang Meng¡¯s mind was in chaos.


    He looked up blankly, meeting Lu Sheng¡¯s calm gaze.


    Yang Meng¡¯s body trembled slightly. He saw a look in Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes called "pity."


    "Is he... pitying me? Just like... pitying a dog?"


    Yang Meng couldn¡¯t help but mutter, and his whole body started to tremble uncontrollably.


    "It¡¯s over!"


    Lu Sheng spoke lightly, and under the attention of the Elite Class One students, slowly walked off the ring.


    In the crowd, Zhao Jiadi watched Lu Sheng¡¯s figure, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.


    "This guy... might be a formidable enemy!"


    "I didn¡¯t expect that besides Mu Bing, now there¡¯s also Lu Sheng!"


    Zhao Jiadi muttered, his gaze fell on Yang Meng, and he snorted coldly. He silently activated his bionic left eye, inputting a few codes on the optical screen with a thought. Immediately, a weak signal was sent from Zhao Jiadi¡¯s body.


    The moment the signal was sent, Yang Meng, who was trembling non-stop, suddenly froze.


    If one could see inside Yang Meng¡¯s body at this moment, they would have discovered that his mechanical internal organs instantly secreted a special hormone.


    Under this hormone, a frenzy filled Yang Meng¡¯s eyes instantly.


    In this moment when everyone¡¯s attention was on Lu Sheng, no one noticed Yang Meng¡¯s eyes turning blood-red as he rushed towards Lu Sheng¡¯s back.


    "Die!!"


    A beast-like roar exploded in the Martial Arts Dojo.


    "Huh?"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s footsteps paused slightly. Then, the Qi Blood Illusion sent a strong sense of crisis. Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng turned around sharply, only to see Yang Meng rushing at him.


    He also noticed Yang Meng¡¯s blood-red eyes.


    "What is going on?"


    Lu Sheng paused, but his experience in Basic Bionic Maintenance at level five instantly made him understand.


    "Is there a malfunction in the prosthetic?"


    "Yang Meng... is he being affected by the machinery?"


    Lu Sheng frowned slightly, and at this moment, Yang Meng¡¯s remaining mechanical hand was already clenched into a fist, smashing towards Lu Sheng.


    Just as the fist was about to land on Lu Sheng¡¯s head, a struggling look flashed across Yang Meng¡¯s blood-red eyes.


    "No... don¡¯t..."


    Yang Meng squeezed out a faint voice with difficulty. At this moment, he also understood something, and his eyes were filled with despair.


    Suddenly, a red afterimage flashed.


    Lu Sheng, who was originally standing still, instantly disappeared. When he reappeared, he had already avoided Yang Meng¡¯s punch. His left hand pushed out horizontally.


    One punch... directly pierced through Yang Meng¡¯s body.


    Along with the mechanical heart, it shattered!


    With the mechanical heart pierced, Yang Meng, as a Mechanical Transformer, had his entire Energy Core destroyed, and his eyes dimmed instantly.


    His body fell straight back.


    Finally, he turned into a corpse.


    "What just happened??"


    All the Elite Class One students were shocked by this sudden scene.


    From Yang Meng¡¯s sneak attack to Yang Meng¡¯s death by Lu Sheng, the entire process took only a few seconds. They hadn¡¯t even reacted, and Yang Meng was already a corpse.


    Even the instructor watching nearby hadn¡¯t expected this situation and rushed towards Lu Sheng¡¯s position.


    Lu Sheng looked at the already dead Yang Meng without any emotions.


    Killing Yang Meng might have been something Lu Sheng had no choice but to do, but Lu Sheng felt no guilt. After all, Lu Sheng had no good impression of Yang Meng.


    "The situation just now... it was a prosthetic malfunction, and the company sponsoring Yang Meng¡¯s prosthetics is Zhao Jiadi¡¯s family company..."


    "Could it be..."


    A series of thoughts flashed through Lu Sheng¡¯s mind. He was about to save Yang Meng¡¯s body to find some evidence.


    After all, with his level five proficiency in Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance, he not only detected Yang Meng¡¯s anomaly immediately but could also investigate the cause.


    "If it was really you..."


    A murderous intent flashed in Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes.


    Just as Lu Sheng was about to preserve Yang Meng¡¯s body as evidence, Ye Lin¡¯s voice rang out.


    "Lu Sheng, watch out!!" S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Hearing this voice, along with the frantic warning from Qi Blood Illusion, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t hesitate and instantly distanced himself from Yang Meng¡¯s body.


    And then...


    Boom boom boom!!!


    The mechanical internal organs in Yang Meng¡¯s body and the mechanical prosthetics erupted with endless fire, engulfing Yang Meng¡¯s body in flames.


    Yang Meng¡¯s body... exploded!

 Chapter 46: Original text - 46 The Pretentious Zhao Jiadi, The Origins of the Zhao Family

    Chapter 46: Original text: Chapter 46 The Pretentious Zhao Jiadi, The Origins of the Zhao FamilyEveryone present was shocked by this sudden incident.


    After the explosion ended, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure emerged from the smoke.


    Gao Feng and the other two appeared anxious, quickly approaching Lu Sheng. Upon seeing that Lu Sheng was unharmed, they breathed a sigh of relief.


    However, their faces turned grim as they looked at Yang Meng¡¯s body burning endlessly.


    Lu Sheng gazed at the flames in front of him, his pupils involuntarily contracted.


    His gaze instantly locked onto Zhao Jiadi in the crowd.


    At this moment, Zhao Jiadi also stepped forward from the crowd, with an apologetic expression on his face: "Everyone, I deeply apologize for this. Yang Meng¡¯s prosthetic was sponsored by my company, and it was still in the testing phase, somewhat unstable."


    "Now that such an accident happened, I am naturally primarily responsible and cannot escape the blame."


    "I did not foresee this situation, but the root cause lies in the instability of our mechanical prosthetic."


    "Given the current circumstances, I am willing to offer a certain amount of federal points as compensation for Lu Sheng and Yang Meng¡¯s family!"


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s sincere apology caused many people present to be stunned for a moment, as they hadn¡¯t expected Zhao Jiadi to step forward and take full responsibility at this time.


    However, upon seeing his immediate apology and willingness to compensate, they couldn¡¯t help but nod their heads.


    "Sigh, mechanical prosthetics that are in the testing phase are inherently unstable. No one could have foreseen such an incident."


    "But since Yang Meng chose to accept the sponsorship, he should have understood this point. What a pity!"


    As Zhao Jiadi listened to the discussions of the Elite Class students around him, the corners of his mouth faintly curled into a subtle smile. He cast a quick glance at Lu Sheng with his peripheral vision, then immediately withdrew his gaze.


    Zhao Jiadi did not believe Lu Sheng, a Martial Artist, could discover the mechanical internals¡¯ clues unless someone proficient in mechanical repairs and with decades of experience in this field could notice the slightest hint.


    Otherwise, even Advanced Cybernetic Enhancers would be unable to uncover the truth.


    Moreover, Yang Meng¡¯s body was already destroyed. Although Lu Sheng survived, as a mere Martial Artist, he naturally couldn¡¯t identify the cause.


    If Lu Sheng wasn¡¯t killed this time, then it could be done another time.


    Lu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, taking a deep look at Zhao Jiadi. Seeing Zhao Jiadi¡¯s feigned sincerity, he couldn¡¯t help but coldly sneer in his heart.


    But currently, there wasn¡¯t enough evidence to prove Zhao Jiadi¡¯s actions, so Lu Sheng accepted Zhao Jiadi¡¯s compensation. He silently made a mental note of Zhao Jiadi¡¯s name in his mind.


    "Since the prosthetic¡¯s instability is the cause, let¡¯s proceed as Zhao Jiadi suggested!" S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Sheng spoke calmly, his gaze directly facing Zhao Jiadi.


    Facing Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze, Zhao Jiadi did not avoid it at all. He smiled apologetically at Lu Sheng: "I will have someone transfer the compensation to your account shortly. Once again... I deeply apologize, Lu Sheng."


    Although Gao Feng and the other two looked displeased, it was common knowledge that prosthetics in the testing phase were unstable. Yang Meng chose to accept Zhao Jiadi¡¯s sponsorship, and with the current situation, the blame couldn¡¯t be entirely placed on Zhao Jiadi¡¯s prosthetic company.


    They understood clearly that when Yang Meng accepted the sponsorship, he must have signed some agreement and was likely aware of the prosthetic¡¯s instability.


    Thus, they could only proceed as Zhao Jiadi suggested, and Zhao Jiadi compensated Lu Sheng and Yang Meng¡¯s family.


    Only Ye Lin, looking at Yang Meng¡¯s body, now charred, furrowed his brows, seemingly in contemplation.


    As one of the Elite Class¡¯s instructors and an Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer, he could discover some clues from Yang Meng¡¯s inner workings. However, with Yang Meng¡¯s body destroyed, all evidence was lost.


    He couldn¡¯t do anything further.


    Ultimately, the three sighed deeply, choosing to report this incident, and let it fade away.


    Following Yang Meng¡¯s incident, Gao Feng and the other two had no inclination to continue teaching, so they gave the Elite Class half a day off.


    Everyone walked out of the Martial Arts Training Hall, and Lu Sheng watched Zhao Jiadi¡¯s departing figure with deep eyes.


    After a moment, Lu Sheng found Gao Feng, who was also preparing to leave, and asked softly: "Teacher Gao... What is Zhao Jiadi¡¯s family background?"


    Gao Feng wasn¡¯t surprised by Lu Sheng¡¯s inquiry, assuming Lu Sheng was curious about Zhao Jiadi¡¯s compensation offer, so he informed Lu Sheng.


    "Zhao Jiadi can be considered the top Mechanical Transformer in our Elite Class. His family, the Zhao Family, is quite well-known in Qiming City."


    "Zhao Jiadi¡¯s father is the Patriarch of the Zhao Family, named Zhao Xiaofeng. His strength is profound, being a fourth-tier Mechanical Transformer."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised.


    A fourth-tier Mechanical Transformer?


    From childhood to now, besides seeing Jiang He as a fourth-tier Transcendent, Lu Sheng hadn¡¯t seen any others. He hadn¡¯t expected Zhao Jiadi¡¯s father to be a fourth-tier Transcendent.


    No wonder Zhao Jiadi was financially generous, offering compensation to both Lu Sheng and Yang Meng¡¯s family.


    Fourth-tier Transcendents must be the pinnacle of Qiming City.


    "The Zhao Family owns various companies, including the one sponsoring Yang Meng¡¯s prosthetic. Though Zhao Jiadi is Zhao Xiaofeng¡¯s son."


    "You should understand the complexities within a large family; it¡¯s no different from ancient royal families."


    "Zhao Xiaofeng has many children, and Zhao Jiadi is just one of them. Therefore, he aims to make a name for himself in the Elite Class to enhance his influence in the Zhao Family. He is also one of your competitors for the top spot in the final exams!"


    Gao Feng shook his head and patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder, speaking in a low voice.


    "Moreover... Zhao Xiaofeng has joined the Ascension Factions!"


    "Hiss!"


    Lu Sheng gasped in surprise.


    A fourth-tier Mechanical Cultist in the Ascension Factions, no wonder they became the pinnacle of Qiming City.


    With such a status, as long as they didn¡¯t recklessly act, even Tianqi Heavy Industry wouldn¡¯t easily move against the Zhao Family.


    "This guy... has such an impressive background?"


    Lu Sheng narrowed his eyes again, his gaze falling in the direction Zhao Jiadi left, but Zhao Jiadi was already out of sight.


    "However, having a powerful background doesn¡¯t justify trying to kill me."


    Lu Sheng silently noted Zhao Jiadi¡¯s name well in his book.

 Chapter 47: After modification - 47 Lu Sheng, Not Bad!

    Chapter 47: After modification: Chapter 47 Lu Sheng, Not Bad!Qiming City, inside an exclusive cultivation room.


    Mu Bing sat quietly on a meditation cushion when suddenly a message popped up on her wrist device.


    "Bing¡¯Er, this Lu Sheng might become your strongest competitor."


    Mu Bing opened the message expressionlessly, saw the details about Lu Sheng condensing a Qi Blood Illusion and killing Yang Lie, slightly frowned, then returned to calm.


    "This Lu Sheng, not bad."


    "But definitely not my opponent, teacher, please don¡¯t worry."


    After this light remark, Mu Bing closed her eyes again.


    This matter... didn¡¯t stir much ripple in Mu Bing¡¯s heart.


    ...


    Due to Yang Meng¡¯s death, the elite class was given a break.


    Lu Sheng, after receiving guidance from Gao Feng, also returned home for a good rest.


    The next day, when Lu Sheng returned to school, Jiang He called him over.


    Even though Lu Sheng was a bit puzzled, he still went to Jiang He¡¯s office.


    Upon walking into Jiang He¡¯s office, Lu Sheng was stunned, noticing Jiang He¡¯s empty left hand.


    Lu Sheng looked at Jiang He with disbelief. Yesterday, Jiang¡¯s hands were intact, but today...


    "Principal, your hand..."


    Lu Sheng looked at Jiang He¡¯s empty left sleeve, hesitant to speak.


    However, Jiang He¡¯s face showed no sign of sadness. Instead, he smiled and said, "It¡¯s nothing, just had a fight with an old guy!"


    Lu Sheng was silent, wondering what kind of fight would cost one¡¯s left hand.


    Moreover, Jiang He was a Tier Four Golden Body Martial Artist. Who could sever Jiang He¡¯s arm?


    Tier Four... In Qiming City, that¡¯s almost like a local emperor.


    Wait...


    A spark of understanding flashed in Lu Sheng¡¯s mind, as if he caught onto something. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Jiang He ahead was already smiling and speaking, "In Qiming City, there aren¡¯t many Tier Four experts. I¡¯m one, the City Defense Army has one, and Tianqi Heavy Industry also has one."


    "The remaining one is from Polestar Black Market stationed here, and another one, you should have heard from Gao Feng."


    Lu Sheng nodded, somewhat understanding why Jiang He¡¯s arm got severed, feeling slightly touched.


    "But your arm, Principal..."


    Lu Sheng still couldn¡¯t help but speak.


    Jiang He waved a hand to interrupt, "No problem, though I lost a left hand, that guy suffered greatly. After all, I¡¯m still a Golden Body Realm expert, yesterday I ruined half of his mechanical prosthetic worth nearly one billion, enough to make him heartache."


    Clearly, although Zhao Jiadi¡¯s actions yesterday could be concealed from the elite class students present, and even Ye Lin, the Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer, couldn¡¯t find evidence.


    But as Yucai High School¡¯s principal, doubling as the Qiming City Education Department minister, how could Jiang He be deceived?


    No evidence?


    Sorry, Martial Artists reaching Tier Four tend to act unruly, Old Jiang, though engaged in education, which Martial Artist doesn¡¯t have some blood spirit?


    Especially doing such things under Jiang He¡¯s watchful eyes.


    Really think there¡¯s no Martial Artist around?


    Before Tier Four, Mechanical Transformers might overpower you, but after Tier Four, who fears whom?


    Lu Sheng remained silent; although Jiang He spoke lightly, that empty left sleeve still left Lu Sheng at a loss for words.


    However, as Lu Sheng fell silent, Jiang He¡¯s empty left sleeve suddenly started trembling, followed by a surge of Qi Blood spreading from Jiang He¡¯s body.


    Under Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze, the originally empty left sleeve, at this moment, astonishingly grew flesh, a brand-new left hand forcibly regenerated.


    "This..."


    Seeing this scene, Lu Sheng was shocked, bewilderedly looking at Jiang He.


    Jiang He laughed and said, "The path of Martial Artists is to cultivate oneself. The higher the realm, the stronger the life force."


    "Upon reaching Tier Four, limb regrowth is a basic capability for Golden Body Martial Artists."


    "So... in terms of losses, that old fellow suffered more!"


    Jiang He¡¯s smile showed obvious schadenfreude.


    While admiring Jiang He¡¯s might, Lu Sheng also breathed a sigh of relief.


    "Since you witnessed it, let me explain some post-Tier Four Martial Artist techniques, which Gao Feng might not be able to teach you!"


    Jiang He said to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s face showed curiosity, attentively listening to Jiang He¡¯s words.


    "Transcendents face a crucial barrier at Tier Three; I won¡¯t discuss the other two systems, focusing solely on Martial Artists. At Tier Four, limb regrowth is possible, as long as the head remains intact, there¡¯s generally no life-threatening danger!"


    "Tier Five Martial Artists can pre-reserve vital body tissues. If faced with life-threatening danger, they can rebirth using the pre-reserved tissues!"


    "Hiss!"


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but gasp. Tier Five has such capabilities, then future Martial Artists... wouldn¡¯t they be immortal?


    Jiang He¡¯s voice continued, "Beyond Tier Five, Tier Six Martial Artists boast even more astonishing life force. Even without pre-reserving vital tissues, merely by relying on residual blood, they can achieve Blood Rebirth!"


    "As for beyond Tier Six, even I haven¡¯t encountered such great figures, thus it remains unknown."


    "So, in terms of survival, Martial Artists might not match Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators in combat prowess, but our survival capabilities far surpass the other two systems of Transcendents!"


    Jiang He spoke with pride on this topic.


    Sharing this with Lu Sheng was to boost his confidence in martial arts, avoiding a repeat of Yang Meng¡¯s incident.


    After all... a genius Martial Artist with a Qi Blood Illusion turning to other systems would be a great loss.


    Listening to Jiang He¡¯s words, Lu Sheng blinked, remaining calm.


    Switching paths wasn¡¯t possible. Firstly, the system panel couldn¡¯t be used on Mechanical Transformers. Secondly, he had no Cultivator talent.


    Martial Arts... were the most suitable for Lu Sheng.


    Seeing Lu Sheng¡¯s reaction, Jiang He was satisfied and nodded, saying, "Alright, I¡¯ve also secured compensation from the Zhao Family; I¡¯ll transfer it to your account later."


    "Besides that, there¡¯s another matter for which I called you."


    "You¡¯ve now broken through to Tier Two Bone Forging. Although Longevity Posture claims to cultivate up to Tier Three, it requires follow-up progression routes, so today we¡¯ll make a selection!"

 Chapter 48: Modified - 48 Longevity Technique, Jiang He’s Suggestion

    Chapter 48: Modified: Chapter 48 Longevity Technique, Jiang He¡¯s SuggestionUpon hearing Jiang He¡¯s words, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes instantly became bright.


    Now that the Longevity Posture had been cultivated to perfection by Lu Sheng, and the concept of Longevity had been comprehended, while it still had benefits for his training, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t possibly refuse a better advancement path.


    "Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you to the library to have a look."


    Jiang He waved his hand and led Lu Sheng out of the room, heading towards the library.


    Yucai High School, being the top elite high school in Qiming City, naturally preserved many cultivation techniques in its library, but ordinary students were not qualified to enter.


    Even if they went in, they could only browse on the first floor, while the cultivation techniques and martial arts stored in Yucai High School were all on the upper floors.


    With Jiang He¡¯s guidance, Lu Sheng naturally followed him effortlessly to the top floor of the library.


    "Here are all the advancement routes for the Longevity Posture, you can take a look first, and decide later if you want to choose one!"


    "I¡¯ll wait for you outside!"


    After saying this, Jiang He turned and left, giving Lu Sheng some space.


    It wasn¡¯t that Jiang He was careless, but because all these cultivation techniques were recorded, it was impossible for Lu Sheng to secretly take them away, so there was no need to watch over him closely.


    After Jiang He left, Lu Sheng began to browse through the advancement methods of the Longevity Posture one by one.


    "Advancement Method for Longevity Posture¡ªLongevity Breathing Technique: Harmonize the Qi Blood within with a special breathing technique, strengthen the Qi Blood and muscles, and refine the meridians!"


    "Advancement Method for Longevity Posture¡ªLongevity Body Refining Technique... "


    Looking at the records, Lu Sheng felt a bit dazzled.


    He didn¡¯t know where to start selecting.


    After flipping through a few books on the advancement of the Longevity Posture and memorizing their cultivation methods, Lu Sheng closed them again.


    Rubbing his temples, Lu Sheng opened his system panel, preparing to carefully consider his next advancement path.


    But when Lu Sheng looked at the system panel, he was stunned.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Posture Advancement Progress: (30/100)]


    [Five Elements Fist: (10/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    The description exclusively for the Longevity Posture had changed to show the Longevity Posture advancement progress.


    "The Longevity Posture has changed? Wait, is it because I just glanced at a few books on the advancement methods of the Longevity Posture?"


    Lu Sheng was surprised, with a gleam in his eyes.


    It seemed that... he had accidentally discovered another use for this system panel.


    The effect of monitoring and recording appeared to apply not only to his cultivation techniques and martial arts but also to his martial arts insights.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng carefully examined a few more books on the advancement methods of the Longevity Posture. After understanding them, he reopened the system panel and indeed found that the advancement progress of the Longevity Posture had increased a bit.


    "Indeed!"


    "Rather than selecting in this library, why not reference them one by one? Once the progress bar reaches the maximum, the system¡¯s advancement of the Longevity Posture will certainly be the most suitable path for me."


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly, then started flipping through more books on the advancement methods of the Longevity Posture. Fortunately, with the permission given by Jiang He, Lu Sheng could view them freely.


    This observation took Lu Sheng a full two hours.


    Until Lu Sheng felt his eyes getting somewhat strained, he finally saw that the system panel showed the Longevity Posture progress reaching one hundred percent.


    A "+" sign also appeared beside it.


    Lu Sheng was thrilled, and immediately tapped the "+" sign.


    Instantly, Lu Sheng felt a new set of cultivation methods appear in his mind out of nowhere.


    This set of cultivation methods integrated the various advancement methods of the Longevity Posture he had viewed before, like a big mix, incorporating all their essence.


    Refining the essence, discarding the dregs.


    It was completely based on all the advancement methods Lu Sheng had previously mastered.


    When Lu Sheng reopened the panel, the Longevity Posture section had already transformed.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (1/100) LV1]


    [Five Elements Fist: (10/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    Feeling the cultivation method in his mind, Lu Sheng seemed to gain a new enlightenment, and he directly sat down, began circulating his Qi Blood according to the Longevity Technique.


    After all, it was an advancement of the Longevity Posture. After cultivating according to the Longevity Technique, Lu Sheng clearly felt the quality of his Qi Blood improving.


    Then, Lu Sheng took advantage of the improved Qi Blood quality to circulate it throughout his entire left arm.


    Previously, Lu Sheng had only tempered his left hand. This time, Lu Sheng intended to complete the tempering of his entire left arm!


    Strands of Qi Blood constantly stimulated the bones of his left arm. The familiar tingling sensation reappeared. With the previous experience and the tempering method of the Longevity Technique, the efficiency was significantly improved.


    After about half an hour, Lu Sheng¡¯s entire left arm was completely refined under the tempering of Qi Blood!


    Gradually, Lu Sheng opened his eyes, focusing on his left arm.


    "My left hand increased my grip strength, but the complete tempering of my entire left arm has enhanced the power I can exert with it!"


    "This is a great improvement!"


    Lu Sheng allowed a smile to appear on his lips. Sear?h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (20/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (5/100)]


    [Five Elements Fist: (1/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    Lu Sheng glanced at the system panel, murmuring slightly to himself: "Although it¡¯s just the first time cultivating it, the early stages often see the quickest proficiency gains. The Longevity Technique directly increased by 4 points in proficiency, which isn¡¯t bad at all. Most importantly, my Bone Forging progress has reached twenty."


    Afterward, Lu Sheng closed the system panel and descended the stairs.


    Jiang He was waiting at the bottom of the stairs. Upon catching sight of Lu Sheng¡¯s left arm, he smiled and said, "It looks like you made a choice. Not bad, the complete tempering of your left arm is a significant boost to your combat power."


    After all, as a Golden Body Master, Jiang He instantly noticed the change in Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng solemnly thanked Jiang He, "Thank you for your support, Principal."


    Lu Sheng knew that without Jiang He, he wouldn¡¯t have obtained the advancement methods nor completed the tempering of his entire left arm so quickly.


    Jiang He waved his hand, "We¡¯re all martial artists. When we find a promising talent, it¡¯s only natural to nurture them well. Since I¡¯m going to train you well, I have a suggestion for you to try."


    Lu Sheng was curious, "What suggestion?"


    Jiang He looked deeply at Lu Sheng and then uttered a few words.


    "Black market, underground arena!"

 Chapter 49: After the revision - 49 Talent Exhausted, Mei Hua!

    Chapter 49: After the revision: Chapter 49 Talent Exhausted, Mei Hua!"Underground fighting arena?"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised that Jiang He would mention this name.


    Lu Sheng was not unfamiliar with Polestar Black Market¡¯s underground fighting arena. The first time Lu Sheng encountered mechanical prosthetic repair was when he met Tang Shun, who was fighting in the underground arena.


    From Li Mo¡¯s mouth, Lu Sheng also knew how dangerous the underground arena was. Now, Tang Shun had already died at his ten consecutive wins point.


    Thus, Lu Sheng had a certain aversion to the underground fighting arena.


    Jiang He gave Lu Sheng a deep look: "It seems like you know something about the underground fighting arena. However, there¡¯s a big difference between someone recommending you and you going alone."


    "I also know the underground arena is full of dangers. Anyone who participates is undoubtedly a ruthless character wanting to gamble their life for a future, but... I know the Transcendent who oversees Qiming City¡¯s Polestar Black Market."


    "I¡¯ll arrange everything for you, so it won¡¯t be too dangerous."


    Jiang He said casually.


    Lu Sheng paused, realizing this was the difference between having connections and not.


    With Jiang He backing him, Lu Sheng could naturally ensure his safety in the underground arena and use this opportunity to refine his martial skills and fighting experience.


    But for someone like Tang Shun, who had no background, it was a matter of gambling one¡¯s life.


    Lu Sheng gradually realized that with his Qi Blood Illusion, he was now a key trainee under Jiang He¡¯s mentorship. From Jiang He sparring with Zhao Jiadi¡¯s father to Jiang He now being willing to speak a few words on Lu Sheng¡¯s behalf to the fourth-rank Transcendent at Polestar Black Market.


    No doubt Lu Sheng now had Jiang He as his powerful source of support.


    This favor... was indeed heavy!


    The underground black market is a good place to make money and also a good place to hone martial arts and improve fighting experience.


    Except for the high risk of death.


    If the danger of death were completely removed, it would be perfect.


    Lu Sheng nodded in agreement.


    However, Lu Sheng still felt emotional thinking about Tang Shun and Li Mo.


    When thinking about Li Mo, Lu Sheng also recalled the drafting issue and couldn¡¯t help but look at Jiang He, hesitating.


    Jiang He naturally noticed Lu Sheng¡¯s hesitation and smiled, "Is there anything else? Tell me about it."


    Lu Sheng pondered for a moment and then informed Jiang He about Li Mo¡¯s situation.


    Jiang He, being a fourth-rank Martial Artist and the Minister of Education, presumably had some influence over the draft.


    Li Mo had treated Lu Sheng well, and Lu Sheng was grateful, so he wanted to ask Jiang He for help, seeing if Li Mo could avoid the future drafts or, if not, at least delay the drafting time.


    As for the favor owed to Jiang He, Lu Sheng would repay it in the future.


    After hearing this, Jiang He waved his hand, "It¡¯s hard to avoid the Human Federation¡¯s frontline draft. This draft will likely last a long time, but I can delay it by a day or two for a Qi Blood Realm Martial Artist."


    "However, the draft on Tianqi Star has already entered the third round. The frontline battles won¡¯t be decided quickly. According to my estimation, this draft will last at least a year." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Any Transcendent who has exhausted their talent cannot escape this draft, even someone like me..."


    Jiang He self-mockingly smiled, "Don¡¯t be fooled by my many titles. I¡¯m also a Transcendent who has exhausted his talent."


    "But don¡¯t worry. Since you asked, I¡¯ll pay attention to this Li Mo."


    "Short-term, there definitely won¡¯t be any issues."


    Jiang He patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder.


    Lu Sheng felt a bit heavy-hearted hearing this.


    Jiang He... might not escape this draft either... exhausted talent of a fourth-rank Martial Artist...


    This world is ultimately about survival of the fittest.


    Either one shows the talent to grow stronger, or becomes the strongest!


    Only then can one survive in this jungle law-filled world!


    ....


    After leaving the school, Lu Sheng headed towards the address Jiang He provided in the direction of Qiming City¡¯s Polestar Black Market.


    As for the Elite Class, Jiang He had already informed Gao Feng.


    For the next period, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t need to worry about Martial Arts Class matters; he just needed to focus entirely on improving himself in the underground fighting arena!


    Soon, Lu Sheng arrived at the outskirts of Qiming City. The number of people here was noticeably fewer. Even if there were pedestrians, they hurriedly walked through, seemingly not wanting to stay in this place for too long.


    Lu Sheng walked through a long narrow alley, where at the end stood a middle-aged man in a black trench coat, smoking a cigarette and scrutinizing the approaching Lu Sheng.


    The distance between the two gradually closed; a dangerous aura began to emanate from the middle-aged man.


    Before the middle-aged man could speak, Lu Sheng spoke first.


    "I¡¯m looking for Mei Hua."


    The middle-aged man was taken aback and gave Lu Sheng a peculiar look. Then, he groped around the thick wall behind him.


    Soon, the wall emitted a loud rumbling sound and opened like a mechanical door, revealing a long passageway.


    "Lord Mei Hua is already waiting for you. Once inside, someone will guide you to meet Lord Mei Hua."


    The middle-aged man said to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng nodded, showing no fear as he walked towards the end of the passage.


    The passage was long, and it took Lu Sheng several minutes to finally see a broad view and hear a cacophony of noises.


    "Lord Mei Hua has been waiting for you, sir. Please follow me!"


    A soft voice came to his ear. Lu Sheng glanced over and saw a young woman in a professional outfit and a tight skirt smiling at him.


    "Show me the way."


    Lu Sheng said softly and then followed the young woman.


    Along the way, Lu Sheng looked through the windows and saw outside the huge arena packed with spectators. They were hysterically cheering and cursing, clutching their bets.


    The clamor he heard before was undoubtedly coming from the arena¡¯s audience.


    Following the young woman, they twisted left and right, arriving at a luxurious-looking door. The young woman respectfully knocked on the door, and a voice as gentle as spring wind came from inside.


    "Come in!"


    The young woman pushed the door open, gesturing for Lu Sheng to enter.


    The door opened, revealing a luxurious room. Opposite Lu Sheng, a figure in a tailcoat wearing a plum blossom mask was lounging on a sofa, with the chest slightly exposed, giving a hint of unrestrainedness amid seriousness.


    "You must be the little one Minister Jiang mentioned!"


    The eyes behind the plum blossom mask fell on Lu Sheng, carrying a peculiar glint, continually sizing up Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng maintained composure, gently cupping his fist towards Mei Hua.


    "Lu Sheng, a student of Yucai High School, greets Lord Mei Hua!"

 Chapter 50 Qi Tian! Instant Kill!

    Chapter 50: Chapter 50 Qi Tian! Instant Kill!"Interesting, interesting."


    Hearing Lu Sheng¡¯s words, Mei Hua couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud.


    "This is the first time I¡¯ve heard someone introduce themselves as a student."


    "Alright then, Jiang He already spoke to me. I owe him a few favors, so I¡¯ll let you gain some experience here. But let me be clear upfront."


    "I can guarantee you won¡¯t die, but that¡¯s all I can promise."


    "Are you... ready?"


    Mei Hua¡¯s eyes stared intently at Lu Sheng, as if trying to read something from his face.


    But to Mei Hua¡¯s disappointment... Lu Sheng¡¯s expression remained unchanged, as calm and deep as an ancient well, impossible to fathom.


    "Since I¡¯m here, of course I¡¯m ready."


    Lu Sheng said softly.


    Mei Hua chuckled, clapped her hands, and the professional young woman standing outside the door respectfully walked in.


    "Take this young man down to get ready, and remember to instruct the others - no killing!"


    "Yes!"


    The young woman bowed slightly, then showed a professional smile and said to Lu Sheng, "Sir, this way please."


    Lu Sheng nodded, then bowed to Mei Hua before following the young woman out.


    Watching Lu Sheng¡¯s disappearing figure, the corners of Mei Hua¡¯s mouth under the mask lifted slightly.


    "Interesting. I wonder how many rounds the person Jiang He introduced can last?"


    ...


    The young woman led Lu Sheng to a room, which was filled with masks.


    "Sir, each contestant chooses a mask and an alias for the arena."


    "Lord Mei Hua has arranged for you to fight in the second-tier arena. Let me first explain the rules of the second-tier arena to you."


    The young woman smiled at Lu Sheng and began explaining.


    "Winning one match in the second-tier arena earns you ten thousand federation points. If you achieve five consecutive wins, the rewards double, and after ten consecutive wins, they double again."


    "Before five consecutive wins, you must follow the arena¡¯s arrangements for your matches. After five consecutive wins, you can choose when to fight, but you must fight at least once every three days."


    "After ten consecutive wins, you can become the master of our underground arena and choose to accept or decline challenges from other contestants. But if you win, the reward remains forty thousand federation points per match."


    The young woman quickly explained the underground arena rules to Lu Sheng, then waited for him to choose his mask and alias.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze swept over the masks, finally settling on one.


    "This one!"


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly.


    It was a monkey-faced mask.


    "As for my alias... let¡¯s go with Qi Tian!"


    ...


    In the underground arena, a burly man wearing a silver mask swung his mechanically-enhanced fists towards his opponent.


    The immense power shattered the opponent¡¯s arms, causing him to pass out in the arena, ultimately carried away by the staff.


    Instantly, the surrounding audience erupted in cheers.


    "Silver Face! Silver Face! Silver Face!!"


    Countless spectators waved their chips, shouting madly, their eyes bloodshot like frenzied beasts.


    Silver Face stood on the arena stage, raising his hands to receive the cheers of the crowd.


    The announcer on the high platform called out at this moment.


    "Congratulations to our Silver Face for winning his fourth consecutive victory!!"


    "Silver Face, will you continue to fight?"


    On the stage, Silver Face, facing the crowd¡¯s feverish gaze, laughed loudly: "Fight! Why wouldn¡¯t I?"


    "The fifth consecutive win is mine to take!"


    Silver Face relished the audience¡¯s cheers, eagerly anticipating the doubled reward after the fifth win.


    "Silver Face has chosen to continue fighting, so let¡¯s give a warm welcome to the next contestant..."


    The announcer seemed to receive some instruction, paused briefly, then resumed with a loud call.


    "Contestant... Qi Tian!!"


    The announcer¡¯s enthusiastic voice left many spectators momentarily stunned.


    "Qi Tian? Who¡¯s Qi Tian?"


    "No idea, could it be a newcomer?"


    "Haha, this is interesting. Silver Face¡¯s fifth fight is against a rookie? Looks like his fifth consecutive win is in the bag. Bet on Silver Face now!!"


    Many spectators hurriedly placed their chips on Silver Face.


    The underground arena is where contestants fight for their future, and where these wild gamblers make a profit.


    According to usual rules, the chance of a new contestant winning is very low, especially against someone like Silver Face, who is about to achieve five consecutive wins.


    After hearing the announcer, Silver Face hesitated for a moment, then heard a voice through his earpiece.


    Silver Face was silent but had no choice but to accept.


    Soon, a door in the arena slowly opened, and a slender figure wearing a monkey-faced mask walked in.


    Under everyone¡¯s gaze, Lu Sheng stood in front of Silver Face.


    Silver Face looked at Lu Sheng and sneered. In the noisy environment, he spoke in a voice only they could hear: "Kid, I don¡¯t know which rich family sent you here for training, but here¡¯s some advice - this place isn¡¯t for you. Go home and play!"


    Saying this, Silver Face laughed loudly.


    Faced with Silver Face¡¯s words, Lu Sheng remained calm, simply glancing at the staff and asking, "Can we start?"


    The staff nodded and then announced the start.


    In an instant, the underground arena¡¯s spectator seats seemed to ignite, bursting into waves of cheers.


    "Silver Face!! Silver Face!! Teach this rookie a lesson!!"


    "I bet all my chips on you, kill him!!"


    Many people leaned forward, screaming frantically.


    Silver Face slammed his fists together, sparks flying. S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Kid... you¡¯re dead!"


    In a flash, Silver Face charged towards Lu Sheng, emanating a powerful killing intent, his modified fists blazing with flames.


    Lu Sheng, watching the approaching figure, lowered his eyelids slightly.


    "Internal modifications are about fifteen percent, even weaker than Yang Meng."


    "This first match... seems too easy!"


    Lu Sheng murmured, a blood-red shadow flickering, his right hand suddenly raising.


    He thrust out a punch towards the charging Silver Face.


    Five Elements Fist!!


    Five Elements Fist, at a level five mastery, exploded instantly.


    Bam!!


    With a muffled sound, Silver Face, who initially appeared unstoppable, was sent flying like he was hit by a car. His mechanical fists exploded into countless pieces, and he himself was thrown back, describing a parabolic arc and crashing hard on the ground.

 Chapter 51: 5 Consecutive Wins, Tempering the Right Arm

    Chapter 51: Chapter 51: 5 Consecutive Wins, Tempering the Right ArmThe noisy gladiator arena suddenly quieted down.


    Silver Face¡¯s body traced a parabola in mid-air and crashed heavily onto the ground.


    The mechanical fist that had collided with Lu Sheng¡¯s punch was already shattered, even the energy core within it had been smashed.


    "This..."


    The audience, who had been cheering and anticipating their bets to double, were stunned at this moment.


    On the arena, only Lu Sheng¡¯s figure remained.


    As silence descended.


    "Damn! What¡¯s Silver Face doing? How could he be beaten by a newcomer?"


    "Damn it, I bet ten thousand Federal Points on Silver Face. How long will it take for me to earn that back?"


    "Ten thousand? I bet thirty thousand!! Ah!! Damn Silver Face!"


    "Who is this newcomer anyway? How terrifying is he?"


    "That was Silver Face, he was about to achieve five consecutive victories, this..."


    Countless spectators found it hard to accept what was happening in front of them, but with the host¡¯s enthusiastic announcement, they had no choice but to accept the outcome.


    "Qi Tian, wins!!"


    "Qi Tian, our new fighter in the underground arena, has instantly defeated Silver Face! Let¡¯s welcome Qi Tian with the warmest applause!!"


    Ultimately, the host¡¯s professionalism sparked the atmosphere of the arena once again after a brief silence.


    "Qi Tian! Qi Tian! Qi Tian!!"


    In an instant, the defeat of Silver Face seemed to be forgotten as the crowd began to welcome Qi Tian.


    "So, will Qi Tian choose to continue fighting?"


    The host asked.


    With a calm expression, Lu Sheng replied, "Continue!"


    "Qi Tian has chosen to continue, so the next opponent for Qi Tian will be..."


    "Black Dragon!!"


    Like flames, the atmosphere of the arena continued to burn, accompanied by waves of hysteria.


    ...


    Bang!


    A muffled sound echoed in the arena, a figure traced a perfect parabola in the air and crashed heavily onto the ground.


    Leaving a deep pit on the ground.


    "Qi Tian, wins again!!"


    "Congratulations to our Qi Tian, achieving five consecutive victories!!" sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    From the platform, the host¡¯s voice reverberated throughout the underground arena, countless spectators looked fervently at Lu Sheng below.


    That¡¯s how these spectators were, they cheered for whoever was stronger in the arena.


    The arena had endless fighters, even those who achieved five consecutive victories were often seen, but... what of it?


    To them, they were just tools for their bets.


    If they won, they¡¯d cheer, but if they died... they wouldn¡¯t even catch a glance.


    "Qi Tian, will you continue fighting?"


    At this moment, the host¡¯s gaze towards Lu Sheng was somewhat fervent as well.


    A newcomer achieving five consecutive victories in one day was rare in the history of the underground arena.


    At least... in the past one or two months, no one had managed to do it.


    Listening to the host, Lu Sheng glanced at his system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (20/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (5/100) LV1]


    [Five Elements Fist: (99/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    The progress of Five Elements Fist had reached 99.


    Martial skills are killing skills, the fastest way to improve martial skill proficiency is through combat.


    Five consecutive fights had already pushed Lu Sheng¡¯s progress in Five Elements Fist to 99.


    "But, after the progress of Five Elements Fist reached 99, it got stuck like the Longevity Posture did earlier. It should be the unique Mental Realm of Five Elements Fist."


    "The Mental Realm of Five Elements Fist has five types, but each person is suitable for only one and can only master one."


    "To comprehend the Mental Realm... requires a series of battles."


    "But with the rewards from five consecutive victories, plus the Federal Points cultivated by Zhao Jiadi earlier, it¡¯s enough for me to upgrade my cultivation to another level."


    Lu Sheng murmured, then shook his head towards the host, stopping today¡¯s matches.


    Five consecutive wins was already quite good, as victory counts increased, the opponents would become stronger, just like the one Lu Sheng faced earlier.


    The opponent was also a Martial Artist, though not fully in the Bone Forging, his progress was over thirty percent. If it weren¡¯t for Lu Sheng having the Qi Blood Illusion and his left arm being fully tempered.


    He might have fallen to the opponent.


    So, it was best to improve his strength further before continuing the matches.


    "Alright, Qi Tian has chosen to stop the matches. Let¡¯s bid farewell to Qi Tian with warm applause!"


    The host felt a bit regretful, he wanted to see Lu Sheng continue to create glory.


    But Lu Sheng chose to stop.


    Lu Sheng slowly walked out of the arena, the noisy sounds getting farther and farther from him.


    Until he returned to the rest room, where the noise completely disappeared.


    "Congratulations, sir, on achieving five consecutive victories. We will transfer the Federal Points to your account shortly."


    The girl beside him smiled at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng nodded, then took off his monkey face mask and left the underground arena.


    ...


    Returning home, Lu Sheng lay on the sofa and soon heard the notification sound.


    Lu Sheng checked and found that his personal terminal showed his Federal Points had reached 3.6 million.


    Among them, 600,000 were the reward for five consecutive victories, the first four matches were 100,000 each, the fifth doubled, totaling 600,000.


    As for the 3 million, it was Zhao Jiadi¡¯s compensation, transferred by Jiang He to Lu Sheng¡¯s account.


    Seeing the 3.6 million Federal Points, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes heated up, and he directly purchased three third-rank Bone Forging Pills.


    The Bone Forging Pill was costly, and the third-rank ones cost a million Federal Points each, but their effect was exceptional.


    In an instant, Lu Sheng¡¯s account balance was left with only 600,000 Federal Points.


    About ten minutes later, there was a knock at the door, the Bone Forging Pills were delivered.


    Gazing at the three Bone Forging Pills in the box, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes heated up.


    "Next... I can start tempering my right arm, then my progress can reach nearly half!"


    Lu Sheng murmured, then returned to his room, consumed a Bone Forging Pill, and utilized its energy alongside the Qi Blood Illusion for precise Qi Blood control, flooding all Qi Blood into his right arm.


    Experiencing the familiar itchy sensation, the Longevity Technique operated.


    Lu Sheng could distinctly feel his right arm strengthening at a visible rate.


    In waves of itchiness, Lu Sheng also felt a surge of strength within his right arm.


    Gradually, time ticked by.


    When the Bone Forging Pill¡¯s energy was exhausted, Lu Sheng consumed another, continuing to temper his right arm.

 Chapter 52: Striking for 9 Consecutive Wins, Ding Fire Realm

    Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Striking for 9 Consecutive Wins, Ding Fire RealmThe next day, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on his bed, with a strong aura gradually emanating from his body.


    Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, accompanied by the system panel that appeared alongside.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist] sea??h th§× N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (40/100)]


    [Longevity Technique (10/100) LV1]


    [Five Elements Fist (99/100) LV5]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance (88/100) LV5]


    "My right arm has been completely refined, the Bone Forging progress has reached forty percent, and the Longevity Technique has also improved during last night¡¯s cultivation."


    "Now..."


    "Both my left and right hand can exert over thirty tons of force. If combined with the Five Elements Fist... the strength can be even more powerful."


    "Adding the Qi Blood Illusion on top of that..."


    A smile appeared on Lu Sheng¡¯s lips.


    But looking at the empty box in front of him, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit troubled.


    "Just refining my entire right arm cost me three Bone Forging Pills, totaling three million federative points, it¡¯s quite expensive."


    "However, it was worth it since using resources to speed up cultivation is several times faster than when I was in the Qi Blood Realm. In the end, resources that don¡¯t convert into power are useless."


    "Fortunately, the upcoming matches offer twenty thousand federative points for a win, and taking the champion title offers forty thousand points per match."


    "Maybe... I might even comprehend the Five Elements Fist¡¯s mental realm in the underground arena."


    Lu Sheng smiled, feeling the immense power within his body. Stretching lazily and after a simple freshening up at home, he headed towards the Polestar Black Market again.


    ...


    After achieving five consecutive victories, the opponents Lu Sheng encountered thereafter became increasingly powerful.


    Not only were there martial artists and mechanical transformers, but Lu Sheng also encountered a second-tier cultivator.


    Even with the Qi Blood Illusion and the complete refinement of both his arms, it was still difficult for Lu Sheng to fight these opponents.


    After each match, Lu Sheng would need to rest for most of the day.


    As a result, three days passed, and counting his previous five consecutive victories, Lu Sheng only managed to achieve eight consecutive victories.


    With over one million federative points earned, Lu Sheng did not hesitate to purchase a third-tier Bone Forging Pill, and converted the remaining twenty thousand points into other secondary cultivation resources.


    Under the effect of the Bone Forging Pill, Lu Sheng¡¯s Bone Forging progress increased from forty percent to fifty percent.


    However, the progress of the Five Elements Fist remained stuck at 99 points, and he still hasn¡¯t comprehended the Five Elements Fist¡¯s mental realm.


    Even so, Lu Sheng¡¯s understanding of the Five Elements Fist deepened.


    On this day, Lu Sheng arrived at the Polestar Black Market¡¯s underground arena, starting his ninth match.


    "Qi Tian! Qi Tian! Qi Tian!!"


    As Lu Sheng entered the arena wearing his monkey-face mask, a wave of cheers echoed throughout the arena.


    Countless passionate spectators gazed at Lu Sheng from below.


    Currently, Lu Sheng was no longer a newcomer in the eyes of these spectators but rather a shining new star, quite famous in the underground arena.


    An eight-win streak was rare in the underground arena.


    Not to mention, it only took Lu Sheng a few days to achieve these eight consecutive victories.


    "Ladies and gentlemen, today is the day for the contestant Qi Tian to strive for his ninth consecutive victory. Let¡¯s welcome the contestant... Qi Tian with a round of applause!"


    The host, holding a microphone, spoke passionately, his voice resonating throughout the arena.


    "As for Qi Tian¡¯s opponent, he is also a contestant with eight consecutive victories, his name is... Bai Hu!!"


    "Bai Hu! Bai Hu!!!"


    As the host¡¯s words fell, many spectators began chanting Bai Hu¡¯s name.


    Shortly after, Lu Sheng saw a slender figure wearing a white fox mask slowly walk into the arena.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly: "This is... a cultivator?"


    Lu Sheng muttered to himself. The identity of a cultivator was easy to discern; first, they lacked the prominent features of mechanical transformers, and second, Lu Sheng felt no strong Qi Blood emanating from them.


    Therefore... they could only be a cultivator.


    "Who will successfully strive for the ninth consecutive victory? Let us wait and see!"


    "The match... begins now!!"


    The host¡¯s voice suddenly rose.


    Inside the arena, a sudden flash of light appeared.


    Soon, Lu Sheng saw two flying swords hovering beside Bai Hu, further embedded with force field cores.


    Under Bai Hu¡¯s control, the flying swords instantly charged towards Lu Sheng.


    "I¡¯ve read your file, it¡¯s quite impressive for a martial artist to make it this far, but..."


    "Martial artists are still insufficient compared to cultivators!"


    Bai Hu¡¯s somewhat arrogant voice came from behind the mask.


    Lu Sheng remained unfazed, glancing at the flying swords and quickly identifying the force field cores embedded within them.


    "Gravity Field and Flame Force Field?"


    Lu Sheng shook his head, his left foot suddenly exerting force, his whole body darting forward like a missile.


    With both arms completely refined, the progress was at forty percent.


    Now, Lu Sheng¡¯s refining progress was at fifty percent, the extra ten percent was naturally Lu Sheng¡¯s refined bones in his left foot!


    Therefore...


    With a push from his left foot, Lu Sheng¡¯s speed greatly increased.


    Lu Sheng had dealt with cultivators before, the best way to handle them was to close the distance!


    Even without mastering the Qi Blood Illusion, martial artists have a chance to defeat cultivators in close combat.


    However...


    Martial artists capable of closing in on cultivators were extremely rare.


    "Hmph!"


    Bai Hu snorted, the two flying swords instantly shot forward, bursting with sharpness and imposing gravity that pressed down on Lu Sheng, slowing his charge significantly.


    Gravity Field!


    But it wasn¡¯t over, the other flying sword erupted in raging flames, igniting the entire blade.


    It fiercely charged towards Lu Sheng.


    In Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes, the reflection of the flaming flying sword appeared.


    "Flame Position..."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s heart throbbed, a flash of insight quickly coursing through his mind.


    At the same time, he remembered the Jia Wood Realm that Gao Feng had once demonstrated to him.


    "Flame... mental realm..."


    Lu Sheng instinctively closed his eyes, even as the flaming flying sword rapidly approached him, the intense flames curling his body hair.


    Just when the flaming flying sword was about to strike Lu Sheng, his tightly shut eyes suddenly opened.


    "I understand!"


    "This is the mental realm of my Five Elements Fist..."


    "Ding Fire Mental Realm!"

 Chapter 53: After Modification - 53 - Challenging the Arena Master, New King vs. Old King!

    Chapter 53: After Modification: Chapter 53 - Challenging the Arena Master, New King vs. Old King!Ding Fire Realm!


    Five Elements Fist Flame Realm!


    In an instant, the rushing Qi Blood seemed to turn into flames, crazily pouring into Lu Sheng¡¯s fist.


    The scarlet glow was just like burning flames.


    He punched towards the Flaming Flying Sword.


    Boom!!


    A muffled sound resounded, and the Flaming Flying Sword wrapped in a Flame Force Field was forcibly struck and broken by Lu Sheng¡¯s fist.


    "How is this possible!!"


    Beneath Bai Hu¡¯s mask, her pupils involuntarily shrank.


    She hadn¡¯t expected her flying sword to be knocked away by a Martial Artist. Before she could react, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure had already dashed to her front.


    A strong sense of crisis exploded instantly.


    Without any hesitation, Bai Hu immediately mobilized the Spiritual Qi within her, combining it with her Spiritual Power to control the flying sword, attempting to block Lu Sheng¡¯s attack.


    But...


    Lu Sheng¡¯s body was glowing red, covered with the Qi Blood Illusion.


    A terrifying aura burst forth.


    Under the impact of this aura, Bai Hu only felt her brain go blank, even forgetting what she should do.


    Boom!


    Another muffled sound exploded.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s fist smashed into Bai Hu¡¯s mask, shattering it instantly, revealing an exquisitely beautiful face.


    But under the assault of the fist, all the exquisite beauty became somewhat distorted.


    Bai Hu¡¯s figure flew, just like Lu Sheng¡¯s previous opponent, tracing a parabola in mid-air.


    Eventually, she crashed to the ground, unconscious.


    Her face had already become twisted and grim under the immense force.


    "Bai Hu has lost the ability to fight. Let¡¯s congratulate Qi Tian for securing his ninth consecutive victory!!"


    The host¡¯s voice sounded timely, igniting the crowd.


    "Qi Tian! Hahaha, I knew Qi Tian was great, I¡¯ve bet thirty thousand Federal Points on him!!"


    "Qi Tian! Qi Tian! Qi Tian!!"


    Cheers rang out, enveloping the entire underground arena.


    Meanwhile, in a luxurious room, Mei Hua lay on the sofa, watching Lu Sheng below, with a subtle gleam in her eyes.


    "No wonder Jiang He arranged for this guy to come to me. It seems he¡¯s determined to groom this kid," Mei Hua remarked in surprise.


    "But... I¡¯ll give you face, but if a student gets the title of arena master at my Polestar Black Market Arena, my face would be quite embarrassed."


    Mei Hua murmured softly, sinking into thought.


    "Summon Xuan Ming to see me!"


    Mei Hua spoke softly, but there was no response in the room.


    It was a few minutes later when the door was knocked, followed by a burly figure wearing a pitch-black mask, slowly walking in.


    "Master!"


    Xuan Ming bowed slightly to Mei Hua.


    Mei Hua did not turn around, just stared at Lu Sheng below, pointing at him, "You try his tenth match. Your mechanical compatibility should be ninety-five percent, right?"


    Xuan Ming glanced at Lu Sheng in the arena and responded in a deep voice, "To be exact, it¡¯s ninety-seven percent!"


    His voice was filled with a rebellious tone.


    A ninety-seven percent compatibility Intermediate Body Enhancer was already considered top-tier among all Second-Tier Mechanical Transformers.


    "Hmm, then you do it. But remember, you can injure but not kill."


    Mei Hua spoke indifferently.


    Xuan Ming nodded, then bowed respectfully again and slowly left the room.


    When no one was there, Mei Hua looked at Lu Sheng, the corners of her mouth slightly lifted.


    "If even Xuan Ming is not your match, what¡¯s the harm in giving you the title of arena master?"


    ...


    "Qi Tian, do you wish to continue the challenge? If you do, it will be your tenth consecutive victory, and your opponent will be the former arena master!"


    On the high platform, the host looked at Lu Sheng below and asked.


    "Arena master..."


    Lu Sheng muttered. He was well aware of the rules of the underground arena. To achieve ten consecutive victories, the tenth fight must be against the former arena master.


    Only by defeating them can one achieve ten consecutive victories and claim the title of arena master.


    Initially, Tang Shun failed in his tenth match against the arena master and was brutally killed.


    But Tang Shun competed in the First-Tier Arena, whereas he... was in the Second-Tier Arena.


    Feeling the peak state of the Qi Blood within himself, Lu Sheng faced the countless fervent gazes and nodded at the host.


    "Continue the challenge!!"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s light remark was like a spark falling into dry wood, igniting a fierce flame.


    "Qi Tian chooses to continue the challenge!!"


    The host was also excited at this moment. Eight consecutive victories and nine consecutive victories were common, but ten consecutive victories had not appeared in the underground arena for nearly a month.


    "Will Qi Tian achieve ten consecutive victories and become the new arena master, or will the old arena master retain his status? Let¡¯s... wait and see!!"


    At this moment, the host¡¯s voice carried a touch of madness, reaching the point of breaking.


    The audience went into a frenzy, raising their chips high, waving, cheering, and shouting.


    This state lasted for several minutes until the host¡¯s voice resumed.


    "Now, let¡¯s welcome the former arena master, Xuan Ming!!"


    Rumble!!!


    The gate of the gladiatorial arena was suddenly pushed open. A burly figure wearing a pitch-black mask slowly walked into the arena.


    An extremely intense killing intent emanated from him. S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    It was as if he had crawled out of a pile of dead bodies.


    "Xuan Ming achieved ten consecutive victories three months ago and became one of the Second-Tier Arena Masters of our Polestar Arena. Everyone who has fought against Xuan Ming has died a gruesome death. Let¡¯s see..."


    "Will the new king ascend or will the old king firmly safeguard his position!"


    "I declare... the competition officially begins!!"


    The host, holding his microphone, constantly shouted, even his eyes faintly glowing red.


    Bang!


    As the host¡¯s words fell, Xuan Ming¡¯s foot stepped fiercely, creating a deep pit in the ground.


    His burly metallic body moved like a heavy truck, crashing straight towards Lu Sheng.


    Under the mask, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes also brimmed with battle intent.


    "A Cyborg..."


    "Quite to my liking!"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s mouth lifted slightly, and the Ding Fire Realm burst forth. The flame-like Qi Blood flowed through his body, and he punched towards Xuan Ming.

 Chapter 54: Lord of the Arena, Progress 70%!

    Chapter 54: Chapter 54: Lord of the Arena, Progress 70%!"Form Collapse!"


    Facing Lu Sheng¡¯s Ding Fire Realm, Xuan Ming did not attempt to dodge at all. Instead, he raised his mechanical elbows, sweeping them horizontally like a long staff.


    A terrifying surge of Qi Blood went off instantly. The gust alone created by the sweep of those mechanical elbows made people¡¯s faces sting.


    Bam!


    Lu Sheng¡¯s fist and Xuan Ming¡¯s mechanical elbows collided fiercely.


    A muffled explosion accompanied by the clash.


    Like a bomb suddenly going off in the arena.


    Two dreadful forces, resembling dragons, clashed, elevating the atmosphere in the gladiator arena to its peak.


    "I¡¯ve read your dossier. What you excel at is nothing more than your left hand. Though I don¡¯t know why your left hand is so strong... As long as I defend against your left hand,"


    "You will no longer be my match!"


    Xuan Ming¡¯s eyes locked onto Lu Sheng, sneering coldly.


    Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!!


    Suddenly, a highly peculiar force field emanated from Xuan Ming¡¯s body.


    Lu Sheng felt as though some sort of repulsive force was preventing his fist from approaching Xuan Ming¡¯s body.


    It was as if... his fist was trapped in a quagmire, the harder he pushed, the deeper it sank.


    "This is..."


    Lu Sheng frowned slightly.


    A curve appeared on Xuan Ming¡¯s lips: "Repulsive Force Field. When my prosthetic compatibility reached ninety percent, my whole body can automatically generate a repulsive force field, enough to repel all attacks from second-tier Transcendents. And you... are merely a Martial Artist!"


    "My undefeated legend... will continue!!"


    Xuan Ming let out a low roar, and his fists instantly thrust forward, flames erupted from his elbows, shooting towards Lu Sheng.


    However...


    Just as Xuan Ming¡¯s attack was about to hit Lu Sheng, a crimson flash appeared behind Lu Sheng, then spread across his skin.


    Qi Blood Illusion!


    "Second-tier repulsive force field... let¡¯s see if it can block this punch!"


    A low murmur exploded, Xuan Ming¡¯s pupils constricted sharply.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s fist, wrapped in blazing Qi Blood Power, the crimson light entered Xuan Ming¡¯s vision, bringing a powerful sense of danger.


    "This... cannot be..."


    Xuan Ming muttered, his body¡¯s automatic repulsive force field restricted Lu Sheng¡¯s advances, but...


    This restriction did not last long; Lu Sheng¡¯s fist had already broken through the invisible field and landed on Xuan Ming¡¯s mask.


    Bam!


    A muffled explosion, like a bomb.


    With the dull sound finished, everyone could see, beside Lu Sheng, half of Xuan Ming¡¯s face had become blurred, and he fell heavily, injured.


    Through the blurred visage, they could see the shattered mechanical parts inside, scattered on the ground.


    Only then did Lu Sheng retract his fist, wiped it clean on his clothes, and looked at the announcer on the high platform, a calm expression under his mask.


    Having come to the underground arena for so many days, Lu Sheng was no longer a novice.


    In this arena, nothing was ever held back against Lu Sheng.


    Once he held back...


    What awaited Lu Sheng was crippling defeat or death!


    The gladiator arena fell into dead silence, until after several breaths, the announcer finally declared Lu Sheng had earned the title of the ring master.


    For some reason, the announcer¡¯s voice seemed somewhat shaky.


    "Let us welcome the new ring master... Qi Tian!!"


    Within a luxurious room inside the arena, below the Plumeria King sat Lu Sheng, his masked expression unreadable.


    "Lu Sheng... an impressive Lu Sheng..."


    "I never imagined a student would actually acquire the title of ring master in my Polestar Black Market arena."


    Plumeria¡¯s voice was soft, but anyone who knew her well would detect a hint of amusement.


    Clearly, Lu Sheng earning the ring master¡¯s title didn¡¯t leave Plumeria in a settled mood.


    "Jiang He..."


    Plumeria gently tapped her fingers on the armrest, her head lowered in a rare moment of contemplation.


    After a brief pause, her eyes still showed a tinge of conflict, as if pondering a vexing issue.


    ...


    Lu Sheng won.


    Amidst the cheers, Lu Sheng halted the upcoming matches.


    The title of ring master earned him forty thousand Federation Points from the match against Xuan Ming, coupled with previously winning against Bai Hu, totaling sixty thousand points!


    Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng swiftly spent all his Federation Points on cultivation resources.


    Quickly returning home, once the resources were delivered, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on his bed, consumed pills, and absorbed other resources.


    He then activated the Longevity Technique, controlling his Qi Blood to flow towards his left leg.


    Tempering the bone in his left leg.


    Time passed bit by bit, several hours went by before a powerful aura exploded from Lu Sheng. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    A blood-red illusion faintly appeared behind him, making the room¡¯s oppressive atmosphere terrifying.


    "The left leg is completely tempered; the right foot is partially tempered." Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, excitement flashed in them.


    With a thought, the system interface appeared in his view.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (70/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (20/100) LV1]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    "Bone forging has reached 70, the pinnacle for an average Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist."


    "Although my progress is at 70, my hands, left leg, and right foot are fully tempered, making my power far exceeding that of a 70-progress Bone Forger."


    "At least, no second-tier Transcendent can threaten me."


    "Even Mechanical Transformers and Cultivators with their highest compatibility or Spiritual Power won¡¯t necessarily pose a threat to me."


    "Moreover, I haven¡¯t used my Qi Blood Illusion. Once deployed, my battle strength will increase significantly."


    "Among second-tier Transcendents... my combat power stands at the pyramid¡¯s summit."


    Thinking this, the corners of Lu Sheng¡¯s lips curved into a smile.

 Chapter 55 Zhao Tianxing!

    Chapter 55: Chapter 55 Zhao Tianxing!Qiming City, Zhao Family, inside a laboratory.


    A young man with metal patterns on his skin sat on the sofa with his legs crossed, his face expressionless, but his eyes were fixed straight on the experimental instrumentation ahead.


    Inside the instrument, Zhao Jiadi¡¯s face twisted in pain, his body linked with numerous special mechanical tubes, and his mechanical prosthetics shook continuously as if he was enduring immense suffering.


    He roared, and cold sweat dripped down, but the glass of the instrument isolated his voice, making the entire laboratory eerily silent.


    Time slowly ticked by as mechanical arms repeatedly landed on Zhao Jiadi¡¯s body, seemingly installing something.


    After an unknown amount of time, suddenly there was a sound of gas impact, the mechanical tubes linking Zhao Jiadi inside the instrument detached and returned to their original positions.


    Zhao Jiadi seemed to collapse from exhaustion, kneeling directly on the ground.


    The glass of the instrument slowly opened, and Zhao Jiadi¡¯s heavy breathing finally echoed within the laboratory.


    Despite his appearance of extreme pain, a mighty aura spread out from Zhao Jiadi¡¯s body.


    His skin, much like that of the young man on the sofa, displayed metal patterns all over, exuding an icy aura.


    "How does it feel to step into Tier Three?"


    The young man stared at Zhao Jiadi with calm eyes, his voice devoid of any emotion, as cold as a machine.


    Zhao Jiadi struggled to lift his head, his gaze towards the young man filled with fear.


    "Brother..."


    Zhao Jiadi trembled as he spoke.


    Indeed, the young man on the sofa was none other than Zhao Jiadi¡¯s blood brother, Zhao Tianxing.


    The most outstanding member of the Zhao Family to date.


    Facing his younger brother, Zhao Tianxing remained expressionless, still seated on the sofa, but gazed upon Zhao Jiadi with a commanding look.


    "Punishment has been meted out, but it also gave you a chance to step into Tier Three."


    "Now... do you know where you went wrong?"


    Zhao Tianxing spoke indifferently.


    Zhao Jiadi trembled slightly. Just moments ago, Zhao Tianxing had summoned him to receive punishment, or rather undergo an extremely dangerous prosthetic modification.


    Now he had successfully advanced to the level of a Tier Three Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer.


    With his head lowered and fists clenched, Zhao Jiadi whispered, "I shouldn¡¯t have provoked Lu Sheng."


    A sharp glint flashed in Zhao Tianxing¡¯s eyes, his tone suddenly turning severe.


    "Wrong!!"


    Zhao Tianxing reprimanded, his gaze towards Zhao Jiadi filled with growing disappointment: "You are wrong about three things!"


    Zhao Jiadi looked up in confusion, but when their eyes met, he still felt fearful, his body trembling uncontrollably.


    "First, you didn¡¯t thoroughly understand Lu Sheng¡¯s background before acting, unaware of his connection to Jiang He, leading our Zhao Family to be targeted by Jiang He!"


    Zhao Tianxing¡¯s tone was calm.


    "Second, you foolishly acted against Lu Sheng without understanding the significance of Qi Blood Illusion for a Martial Artist, failing to kill Lu Sheng and thus creating a formidable enemy for our Zhao Family!"


    Zhao Tianxing¡¯s voice grew increasingly angry as he spoke.


    "Third..."


    "Eliminating potential rivals is not wrong. Even I would do it. But... your biggest failure was not eliminating Lu Sheng!"


    "You failed!"


    "And because of your failure, how much has our Zhao Family lost?"


    Zhao Tianxing¡¯s eyes bore into Zhao Jiadi, filled with disappointment and a hint of resentment.


    Zhao Jiadi continued to tremble, be it from the previous ordeal in the instrument or Zhao Tianxing¡¯s harsh tone.


    "Because of you, Father fought with Jiang He and was defeated, still recovering from his injuries. The cost of compensating Yucai High School with fifty million federation credits and Father¡¯s prosthetic repair of sixty million federation credits is minor compared to..."


    "The most critical issue is... because of you! You idiot, our Zhao Family¡¯s plan has been utterly disrupted!"


    As he said this, a spark of fury flickered in Zhao Tianxing¡¯s eyes.


    Even... a flash of potential killing intent showed deep within his eyes.


    As the most outstanding member of the Zhao Family, Zhao Tianxing¡¯s cultivation had long reached the peak of an Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer.


    He was only one step away from achieving Tier Four.


    He merely needed to offer his faith to the Lord of Ascension, perform the Ascension Ceremony, and he would receive the Lord of Ascension¡¯s boon, enabling him to break through to a Tier Four Mechanical Cultist.


    By then, his Zhao Family would possess two Tier Four Transcendents, undoubtedly making them the overlords of Qiming City.


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    Because of Zhao Jiadi, Zhao Tianxing¡¯s father was severely injured by Jiang He and still repairing his mechanical prosthetic, making the Ascension Ceremony impossible without him.


    This indefinitely delayed Zhao Tianxing¡¯s advancement to Tier Four.


    Moreover, the Zhao Family now had Lu Sheng, a potential enemy.


    Qi Blood Illusion...


    A Martial Artist capable of mastering Qi Blood Illusion would at least become a Tier Four Golden Body Realm in the future, possibly even higher.


    Even the Zhao Family dared not easily provoke such a person, yet Zhao Jiadi¡¯s foolishness had brought such an enemy upon them.


    Zhao Tianxing¡¯s gaze towards Zhao Jiadi was filled with intense killing intent, but in the end, he suppressed it due to their blood relationship.


    "If you weren¡¯t my brother... I¡¯d want to kill you right now!"


    Zhao Tianxing closed his eyes, mumbling to himself.


    "Did you know, Father wanted to offer you to Jiang He to apologize to Lu Sheng?"


    Zhao Tianxing opened his eyes, looking at Zhao Jiadi.


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s trembling body froze, he lifted his head in terror, panicked: "No, no way, Father would never abandon me... I¡¯m his son!"


    "Brother... Brother, help me, please help me, I don¡¯t want to be discarded!"


    Zhao Jiadi panicked, crawling toward Zhao Tianxing, hugging Zhao Tianxing¡¯s leg, crying and pleading.


    Zhao Tianxing took a deep breath, feeling a bit of disgust, but finally said, "I¡¯ve already spoken to Father for you."


    "You still have a chance to qualify for the Tianqi Training Camp, and I barely managed to put this matter aside, but if you fail to get that qualification..."


    Zhao Tianxing¡¯s deep eyes gazed at Zhao Jiadi, not speaking further.


    But... Zhao Jiadi understood Zhao Tianxing¡¯s unspoken threat.

 Chapter 56 Mei Hua’s Request, Preparing to Achieve Bone Forging Perfection!

    Chapter 56: Chapter 56 Mei Hua¡¯s Request, Preparing to Achieve Bone Forging Perfection!Zhao Jiadi stopped crying and just knelt in front of Zhao Tianxing, his expression somewhat dazed.


    "These are some recent materials on Lu Sheng, take a good look at them later."


    "You have a month until your final exams. Aside from Mu Bing, Lu Sheng is your strongest competitor."


    "Whether you can change Father¡¯s mind depends on the final exams in a month."


    "I¡¯ve done all I can to help you, but it ultimately depends on you. If you still can¡¯t get into the Tianqi Training Camp, even I won¡¯t be able to stop Father from making you apologize to Lu Sheng."


    Saying this, Zhao Tianxing sent Zhao Jiadi some materials from his lightbrain.


    Zhao Jiadi looked at Zhao Tianxing with some emotion. After receiving the message, he stood up: "Don¡¯t worry, big brother. You¡¯ve done so much for me; I won¡¯t let you down!"


    Zhao Tianxing looked deeply at Zhao Jiadi, then focused on the metal lines on his body and the mechanical limbs he had after the transformation, and nodded: "This set of third-grade Reaper Armor is something I specially got for you. With it..."


    "You¡¯ll have the capital to compete with Lu Sheng, a genius Martial Artist with a Qi Blood Illusion. You... work hard on your own!"


    Zhao Jiadi nodded, then bowed gratefully to Zhao Tianxing and left the lab.


    Zhao Tianxing watched Zhao Jiadi¡¯s departing figure, his deep eyes growing even colder.


    "Hmph!"


    Zhao Tianxing suddenly let out a cold laugh, leaning back on the sofa.


    "Giving you this chance is already the most I can do. Whether you can seize it is up to you!"


    With that, Zhao Tianxing slowly closed his eyes.


    He was a very realistic person. He fully acknowledged the survival-of-the-fittest cosmic law of the Human Federation, but...


    In Zhao Tianxing¡¯s view, the final victor in the survival of the fittest isn¡¯t necessarily a species, but could also be an individual.


    Just like the powerful Galactic Life Forms.


    And he, Zhao Tianxing... might just be able to become that unique individual!


    This time, helping Zhao Jiadi, he had done everything an older brother should do. The rest was left to fate.


    Perhaps...


    After severing the last thread of brotherly affection, he could better proceed with the Ascension Ceremony.


    ...


    Underground ring.


    Lu Sheng threw a punch, knocking out a challenger.


    Standing at the center of the arena, surrounded by the wild cheers of numerous spectators and gamblers.


    The host¡¯s exuberant voice announced that the new king had solidified his position.


    In a luxurious room, Mei Hua propped her chin with one hand, looking down at Lu Sheng, lost in thought.


    "This won¡¯t do. If this guy keeps going, how will my underground ring make money? With his Qi Blood Illusion and performance, only fools wouldn¡¯t bet on him winning. Even with the lowest odds, I¡¯d still lose money; the house won¡¯t earn a penny..."


    Mei Hua¡¯s voice was slightly helpless. If it was an average person, he would¡¯ve dealt with it long ago. After all, cutting off someone¡¯s money stream is like killing their parents.


    Mei Hua, who sat at the Polestar Black Market, naturally wasn¡¯t a pushover. But unfortunately, Lu Sheng had Jiang He backing him, making Mei Hua reluctant to make a move.


    "Fourth-grade Martial Artists... they¡¯re all a bunch of lunatics." sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Mei Hua sighed and said to someone outside the door: "When it¡¯s over, have Lu Sheng come by. I want to... talk to him."


    There was no response outside, only footsteps gradually fading away.


    ...


    Lu Sheng returned to the lounge, just took off his mask, and glanced at his personal terminal. The Federal Points had accumulated to over four million.


    Since becoming the arena master, every challenge Lu Sheng faced was rewarded with six hundred thousand.


    "Four million... Just a bit more and I can buy enough third-grade Bone Forging Pills to reach Bone Forging Perfection!"


    Lu Sheng smiled.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng planned to go back for a good rest and buy some Bone Forging Pills to boost his strength.


    Just then, before Lu Sheng could get up, the girl who had previously received him stood beside him with a professional smile and respectfully said: "Mr. Lu, Lord Mei Hua requests your presence."


    Lu Sheng paused, concealed his expression, and with a faint guess, stood up calmly: "Lead the way!"


    Then, Lu Sheng followed the girl to Mei Hua¡¯s room.


    Mei Hua looked at Lu Sheng and smiled as she said: "To be honest, when Jiang He introduced you, I didn¡¯t think much of it, but now... I underestimated you."


    "A Martial Artist who has mastered the Qi Blood Illusion... No wonder Jiang He would go to the trouble of asking me for a favor."


    "But... you are now somewhat disrupting the balance of the underground ring."


    As Mei Hua spoke, she observed Lu Sheng¡¯s incomparably calm face.


    "So, what does Lord Mei Hua want me to do?"


    "Smart!"


    Mei Hua smiled slightly, looking at Lu Sheng with a bit more appreciation: "To be honest, the second-grade ring is of no use to you anymore. So why not a win-win?"


    "You mean..."


    Lu Sheng narrowed his eyes and stared at Mei Hua.


    "Fix a match!"


    Mei Hua spoke without hesitation.


    "Help me with a fixed match, give up your position as the arena master, and then you will have nothing to do with my underground ring. I will then compensate you with six hundred thousand Federal Points, and we will call it even between us."


    "What do you think?"


    "Alright!"


    To Mei Hua¡¯s surprise, Lu Sheng agreed instantly, making the smile on her lips even more pronounced.


    "I¡¯m starting to appreciate you more and more. Let¡¯s not waste time; I¡¯ll arrange a match for you right away, how about that?"


    Lu Sheng nodded.


    Lu Sheng had no mental burden about fixing a match. After all, it was just about making money, nothing to be ashamed of.


    He came to the underground ring to hone his combat experience and make money for cultivation resources.


    Now that the second-grade ring no longer offered much improvement, why not agree to Mei Hua¡¯s request and earn six hundred thousand Federal Points.


    This six hundred thousand, plus the four hundred thousand Lu Sheng had previously accumulated, was enough for him to reach Bone Forging Perfection!


    Subsequently, under Mei Hua¡¯s arrangement, Lu Sheng faced off against a challenger and eventually got "accidentally" defeated, thus a new arena master was born in the underground ring.


    Taking the six hundred thousand Federal Points that Mei Hua gave him, Lu Sheng walked out of the underground ring.


    Behind him was the dim alley, while in front of Lu Sheng was a sunlit street.


    Lu Sheng smiled while purchasing ten Bone Forging Pills on the panel and walked towards home.


    "It¡¯s time to reach Bone Forging Perfection!"

 Chapter 57 Embryo of the True Self, Level 3 Longevity Technique

    Chapter 57: Chapter 57 Embryo of the True Self, Level 3 Longevity TechniqueAt Lu Sheng¡¯s home, in the bedroom, on the bed.


    Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on the bed, with an empty glass bottle in front of him, the Bone Forging Pills within it had already been completely consumed by him.


    The enormous medicinal power, accompanied by the operation of the Longevity Technique, transformed into a surge of Qi Blood.


    Under Lu Sheng¡¯s precise control, it surged towards his left thigh, right thigh, and even the bones within his torso.


    In an instant, Lu Sheng felt as if ants were gnawing on all the bones in his body, the itchy feeling stimulating him.


    There was also a faint sense of pain.


    Along with this stimulating sensation, Lu Sheng could clearly feel that the remaining untempered bones in his body were being strengthened bit by bit.


    He didn¡¯t know how much time had passed, when behind Lu Sheng, the Qi Blood Illusion slowly emerged.


    A powerful aura also burst forth from within Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    "Bone Forging... Perfection!"


    At this moment, Lu Sheng abruptly opened his eyes, with a faint red glow flickering in their depths.


    The illusory Qi Blood Illusion behind him also began to undergo some changes at this moment.


    If the Qi Blood Illusion was just a mere red shadow before, then now...


    Within that red shadow, the outline of human bones slowly emerged.


    At the moment the skeletal outline completely appeared within the bloody shadow, an extremely terrifying aura naturally emanated from the Qi Blood Illusion.


    "The Qi Blood Illusion... has evolved?"


    Lu Sheng looked at the drastically changed Qi Blood Illusion in surprise.


    "Did it evolve because I completed the tempering of all my bones?"


    Uncertain about the changes in his Qi Blood Illusion, Lu Sheng pondered for a while and decided to contact Jiang He to inquire.


    After understanding the situation, Jiang He laughed and said, "You kid, with such a big advantage, and you¡¯re still worrying."


    "This is the prototype of the True Martial Body!"


    "The prototype of the True Martial Body?"


    Lu Sheng was momentarily stunned by this unfamiliar term.


    He then heard Jiang He explain, "The True Martial Body is a resource that only genius Martial Artists who have mastered the Qi Blood Illusion can possess. Its effect is similar to that of the Golden Body of a fourth-tier Martial Artist, though considerably weaker."


    "It¡¯s also the most advantageous method for a fourth-tier Martial Artist to counter Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers before reaching the Golden Body."


    "Currently, only the outline of bones has been drawn in your True Martial Body, which can only be considered a prototype. Once you fully achieve the perfection of the True Martial Body, you will be invincible beneath the fourth-tier Golden Body!"


    "Moreover, having the True Martial Body will make breaking through to the Golden Body even easier in the future."


    Hearing Jiang He¡¯s explanation, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes brightened.


    True Martial Body Perfection! Invincible beneath the Golden Body!


    "Honestly, even though the bone forging efficiency of a Martial Artist with the Qi Blood Illusion is several times that of an ordinary Martial Artist, I didn¡¯t expect you to reach Bone Forging Perfection so soon."


    On the other end of the communication, Jiang He sighed.


    "Next, you should prepare well for the breakthrough. Once you break through to the third-tier Hundred Veins, you might qualify for the Apocalypse Training Camp in the upcoming final exams. This qualification will be highly beneficial for your future!"


    Lu Sheng nodded. He didn¡¯t want to miss out on the Apocalypse Training Camp that even Jiang He, a fourth-tier Martial Artist, valued so much.


    After ending the call, Lu Sheng activated his mental power, and the attribute panel appeared before him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (100/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (1/100) Level 2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) Level 5]


    "Oh? The Longevity Technique has actually broken through to the second level?"


    Lu Sheng raised his eyebrows in surprise, as this was something he hadn¡¯t anticipated before.


    "Unfortunately, the Longevity Technique is a unique cultivation technique that the system synthesized by combining many advancement methods of the Longevity Posture, which other Martial Artists don¡¯t possess. Seeking guidance from others doesn¡¯t seem very viable."


    "Apart from increasing the progress during cultivation... it looks like I¡¯ll need to find another way."


    Lu Sheng lowered his eyes, but he had already come up with a plan.


    Since the Longevity Technique was derived from various Longevity Posture advancement methods, he would delve into those methods to increase the Longevity Technique¡¯s progress.


    To prepare for his breakthrough to the third-tier Hundred Veins!


    "Moreover, I need to understand the knowledge related to human meridians since the Hundred Veins involves connecting them, which requires a clear understanding of the human meridians!"


    Lu Sheng muttered to himself, then got up from the bed, quickly freshened up, changed into clean clothes, and headed towards the library of Yucai High School. sea??h th§× n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    ...


    In the library, with the permissions granted by Jiang He, Lu Sheng could naturally browse many cultivation techniques.


    He first went to the section on the advancement methods of the Longevity Posture and picked up the ones he had previously read.


    Initially, Lu Sheng had skimmed through these advancements techniques, missing many details.


    Now, he began to read them slowly and thoroughly.


    As Lu Sheng delved deeper into his learning, screens of light flashed before his eyes.


    [Longevity Technique Progress +1]


    [Longevity Technique Progress +1]


    [Longevity Technique Progress +2]


    [Ding, Basic Martial Arts Mastery Initiated!]


    [Longevity Technique Progress +5!]


    As Lu Sheng combed through the Longevity Posture advancement techniques to fill in the gaps, a cold mechanical voice suddenly sounded.


    "Hmm? Mastery of Martial Arts?"


    Lu Sheng paused, stopped reading, and with a thought, the system panel slowly appeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (100/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (10/100) Level 2]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) Level 5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (1/100) Level 1]


    "Wait... when I initiated the Mastery of Martial Arts, it seems it directly increased my Longevity Technique progress by 5 points?"


    "Could it be... that enhancing Mastery of Martial Arts can boost my Longevity Technique progress?"


    "Yes, the birth of the Longevity Technique was also because I integrated numerous Longevity Posture advancement methods, taking their essence and discarding the dross to comprehend it."


    "And Mastery of Martial Arts... is also a form of understanding and comprehending various martial arts... the two complement each other..."


    "Moreover, after becoming a second-tier Transcendent, it¡¯s not just an enhancement of physical strength but a leap in life, making it easier for me to understand these basic martial arts."


    "So..."


    Lu Sheng slowly raised his head, looking at the densely packed martial arts around him, his eyes growing brighter.


    "The library... is truly a treasure trove!"

 Chapter 58: Jia Wood Realm, Mu Bing’s Breakthrough

    Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Jia Wood Realm, Mu Bing¡¯s BreakthroughIn the following period, Lu Sheng spent almost all his time in the library.


    Jiang He also noticed this scene and came to see Lu Sheng a few times. However, Lu Sheng was always immersed in studying and training, unaware of Jiang He¡¯s presence.


    Jiang He didn¡¯t disturb Lu Sheng, just watched him train from a distance.


    "Hmm?"


    Jiang He looked at Lu Sheng sitting cross-legged, operating the Longevity Technique and feeling a special Qi Blood wave. His eyes showed a hint of surprise.


    "This cultivation technique of his... feels familiar yet so strange... It shouldn¡¯t be a technique available in the library, right?"


    Jiang He rubbed his chin and suddenly thought of Lu Sheng¡¯s previous request to read more advanced methods, and suddenly had an answer.


    "This kid... did he perhaps rely on those techniques to make improvements on his own?"


    During that period, Lu Sheng was honing himself in the underground arena, so Jiang He hadn¡¯t noticed this. But now that Lu Sheng had returned to school, after observing several times, Jiang He finally discovered the special cultivation technique on Lu Sheng.


    "Hiss... This kid¡¯s talent is somewhat monstrous!"


    Jiang He drew in a sharp breath.


    But he looked at Lu Sheng with growing appreciation.


    "This boy can retreat unscathed from under Mei Hua¡¯s nose in the underground arena. His mind and spirit are at least top-notch among his peers, with hard work and such heaven-defying talent..."


    "Seems like my judgment wasn¡¯t bad!"


    Jiang He said, feeling even more cheerful.


    In the subsequent period, Jiang He would come to the library whenever he had time to give pointers to Lu Sheng.


    Although Jiang He didn¡¯t know Lu Sheng¡¯s cultivation technique, as a Tier Four Golden Body Realm martial artist, Jiang He¡¯s guidance continually improved Lu Sheng¡¯s [Basic Martial Arts Mastery].


    The improvement of [Basic Martial Arts Mastery] also fed back into Lu Sheng¡¯s progress in the Longevity Technique.


    Time passed bit by bit, and soon a month had gone by.


    Lu Sheng sat cross-legged, operating the Longevity Technique.


    Soon, subtitles appeared in Lu Sheng¡¯s vision.


    [Martial Arts Mastery progress +2]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery advanced to Level 2]


    [Longevity Technique progress +5]


    [Longevity Technique advanced to Level 3]


    Suddenly, many martial arts insights surged into Lu Sheng¡¯s mind, as if he had been cultivating for many years. S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    The level-up of [Basic Martial Arts Mastery] not only boosted the progress of the Longevity Technique.


    "Longevity..."


    Lu Sheng digested the insights from Level 3 Longevity Technique, deepening his understanding.


    "Only with vibrant life force can one achieve longevity, and vibrant life force is like a towering tree, full of lush branches..."


    "Wait..."


    While digesting the insights from Level 3 Longevity Posture, Lu Sheng suddenly remembered the scene where Gao Feng demonstrated his Jia Wood Realm.


    "The Jia Wood Realm should be Yang Wood, as luxuriant as a towering tree, bursting with life!"


    Gao Feng¡¯s voice echoed in Lu Sheng¡¯s mind.


    "Jia Wood... Realm!"


    Lu Sheng muttered, suddenly opening his eyes and throwing a punch. It was vastly different from the fierce Ding Fire Realm he had before.


    Instead, it was like a lush tree, bursting with life.


    After finishing a set of Five Elements Fist, Lu Sheng thought, and the system panel appeared.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Bone Forging Realm (100/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (1/100) Level 3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm, Jia Wood Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) Level 5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (1/100) Level 2]


    "Longevity Technique Level 3!"


    Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit delighted.


    "I¡¯ve even comprehended the Jia Wood Realm of the Five Elements Fist. Previously, Teacher Gao Feng said that each person comprehending one unique realm of the Five Elements Fist was wrong. The reason for comprehending only one realm is due to insufficient talent!"


    "With the system panel, I can match the top talents of the Human Federation!"


    Clap clap clap!!


    Just as Lu Sheng was rejoicing, clapping sounds came from afar.


    "Not bad, breaking through in your cultivation technique and comprehending the Jia Wood Realm of the Five Elements Fist. Your talent is even better than I imagined!"


    "Principal."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s expression gradually calmed, smiling calmly at the approaching Jiang He.


    He remained humble and composed.


    "Now... it¡¯s time."


    "It¡¯s time to break through to Tier Three."


    Jiang He smiled at Lu Sheng, eyes filled with a hint of expectation.


    "Tier Three, Hundred Veins..."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes also showed a burning excitement.


    ...


    In a secret chamber in Qiming City,


    There was a special cabin inside the chamber, filled with blue liquid exuding a vast energy aura.


    Mu Bing stood expressionlessly beside the cabin.


    Behind Mu Bing was a slender figure, standing quietly. He spoke to the cabin, "After all this time, finally the Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid in the Foundation Establishment Cabin is fully collected."


    "Once you emerge from the Foundation Establishment Cabin, you¡¯ll be able to step into the Tier Three Foundation Establishment Realm. With your talent, the qualification for the Tianqi Training Camp is within reach!"


    The slender middle-aged man spoke, a smile appearing on his face.


    Mu Bing remained expressionless, just nodded slightly, then walked to the cabin, inputting a series of numbers, and the cabin door opened automatically.


    The vast energy aura grew even stronger.


    Mu Bing walked into the cabin, soaking in the blue Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, operating her cultivation technique. The blue Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid kept entering Mu Bing¡¯s body.


    Outside the cabin, the middle-aged man watched Mu Bing¡¯s actions with some helplessness.


    "This girl... she¡¯s still too impatient, which is not a good thing!"


    The middle-aged man shook his head and then stood silently by the chamber door, guarding.


    Time passed bit by bit, and it was unclear how long it had been. The color of the blue Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid in the cabin grew paler.


    It almost turned transparent.


    Suddenly, a strong aura emerged from within the cabin.


    The middle-aged man¡¯s eyes lit up instantly.


    "She¡¯s broken through!"


    As the middle-aged man¡¯s voice fell, the cabin door suddenly opened, and a strong aura emanated from Mu Bing, enveloping the entire chamber.


    "How do you feel?"


    The middle-aged man asked with a smile.


    Mu Bing slowly opened her eyes, stretched her body, walked out of the cabin, and said lightly, "Not bad."


    After speaking, Mu Bing looked into the middle-aged man¡¯s eyes and asked, "Teacher, when can I break through to the Golden Core Realm?"

 Chapter 60 Star City! The Final Sprint!

    Chapter 60: Chapter 60 Star City! The Final Sprint!"Principal, what¡¯s the deal with the Enigma Training Camp?"


    Lu Sheng stopped cultivating and looked at Jiang He curiously.


    To be honest, although Lu Sheng knew about the existence of the Enigma Training Camp from Jiang He¡¯s words, and understood the importance of the camp for high school students about to take the Martial Exam.


    He wasn¡¯t very clear about the specifics, only had a general understanding.


    Jiang He cleared his throat and explained, "The Enigma Training Camp is a specialized camp created by Tianqi Heavy Industry for the talented extraordinary individuals of the entire Tianqi Star."


    "Here, you can see the most outstanding geniuses from all over Tianqi Star."


    "To enter the Enigma Training Camp, you need to secure a quota. The quota is extremely difficult to obtain. In Tianqi Star, cities big and small will allocate a quota based on a certain population ratio."


    "Take our Qiming City for example. Qiming City is just a small city within Tianqi Star, with a population of only twenty million."


    "According to the population ratio of the Enigma Training Camp, our Qiming City can only receive one quota."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath.


    Qiming City is indeed a small city, but with a population of twenty million, only getting a single quota speaks to the high value of the Enigma Training Camp.


    "Furthermore, Tianqi Star¡¯s five thousand cities, with a population totaling thirty billion, only have a total of ten thousand quotas!"


    "These ten thousand quotas are for the surface cities of Tianqi Star. On Tianqi Star, there¡¯s also a special type of city called Star City."


    "Star City?"


    Upon hearing this term, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes shimmered.


    Having lived on Tianqi Star for so long, Lu Sheng was naturally not unfamiliar with Star City, but his understanding was quite limited.


    Lu Sheng only knew that Star City is established above the atmosphere of Tianqi Star and connected to the entire universe. Most of the residents are powerful transcendent individuals from Tianqi Heavy Industry and their descendants.


    It is nearly impossible for ordinary people to enter Star City. Even transcendent individuals need to demonstrate significant potential to gain entry.


    "Star City is interconnected through star orbit technology by Tianqi Heavy Industry. Although there are hundreds of Star Cities, they function as a unified entity. Each Star City is also a node in an array. Hundreds of star nodes link together to form the Array of All Heavens!"


    At this point, Jiang He spoke slowly.


    "The Array of All Heavens absorbs cosmic starlight and converts it into Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, providing the necessary Qi for the transcendents within the Star Cities."


    "Every day, the array channels cosmic starlight, creating a scene of starlight in the sky. When this scene occurs, the concentration of Spiritual Qi in the Star City rises, becoming a unique spectacle."


    Lu Sheng noticed a hint of nostalgia on Jiang He¡¯s face when he mentioned this.


    Lu Sheng was curious: "Principal, how do you know so much about Star City?"


    Jiang He smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Because I used to live in a Star City. But later, my talent was exhausted, and the fourth tier was the highest I could reach in my lifetime."


    "Even in Star City, resources are obtained through competition. I didn¡¯t want to compete with other transcendents, so I gave up my qualification to live in Star City, returned to Qiming City, and became the Minister of Education and the principal of Yucai High School."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng understood.


    "Moreover, the Star Cities are also a significant defense area established by Tianqi Heavy Industry. With the technology of hundreds of Star Cities combined, they form a space defense line. Any creature attempting to invade Tianqi Star must face the full force of the Star Cities."


    "The Star Cities will also select ten thousand individuals, who will join the ten thousand from the surface cities of Tianqi Star for specific training sessions in the Star Cities."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes brightened instantly. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Training in Star City?


    Previously, when Lu Sheng heard about Star City, he always wanted to see such a sight. Unexpectedly, the location of the Enigma Training Camp is within the Star Cities.


    "Now you understand the importance of the Enigma Training Camp, right?"


    Jiang He looked at Lu Sheng¡¯s longing expression and couldn¡¯t help but smile.


    He patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder: "You are someone I believe in. If you can enter the Enigma Training Camp, your resources and status will be greatly improved."


    Lu Sheng was moved.


    With his current strength, getting into Tianqi University¡¯s top academy on Tianqi Star was almost guaranteed. But aiming for Star River University, a galactic force, was uncertain.


    If he could enter the Enigma Training Camp, not only could he see that unique sight, but it would also be of great help to him.


    "Alright, there are only ten days left until the final exams. You¡¯ve now crossed into the Hundred Veins Realm. Use this remaining time to consolidate your cultivation and make a good sprint!"


    "In these last ten days, I will do my best to help you. If you can join the Enigma Training Camp, it will also bring glory to Yucai High School."


    As Jiang He spoke, he then pulled up a virtual panel. After a few swipes, a file was sent to Lu Sheng.


    "Although I believe in your ability, it¡¯s always wise to know your enemy. Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated."


    "These are the profiles of Zhao Jiadi and Mu Bing. Study them well during this time, and see if they can provide you with some help when you meet them."


    Lu Sheng looked at the file Jiang He sent to his personal terminal, nodded, opened the file, and began to understand Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi.


    In the following period, Lu Sheng consolidated his cultivation with the resources Jiang He provided, trying to connect more meridians to enhance his strength as much as possible.


    It wasn¡¯t until three days left that Lu Sheng stopped cultivating and started adjusting his state.


    Enigma Training Camp, Qiming City has only one quota. Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t afford any mistakes.


    After all...


    Whether it¡¯s Zhao Jiadi or Mu Bing, they are the most threatening competitors for Lu Sheng in this quota battle.


    In the blink of an eye, three days passed. Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on his bed and slowly opened his eyes at the sound of the alarm clock.


    "Time¡¯s up!"

 Chapter 61 Test Begins

    Chapter 61: Chapter 61 Test BeginsYucai High School, inside the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    The entire Martial Arts Class had gathered in the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Today was the day the finals began, and also the day for the selection of the Apocalyptic Training Camp qualification.


    As the best high school in Qiming City, the qualification for the Apocalyptic Training Camp was naturally selected from Yucai High School.


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    Looking at the entire Qiming City, the only high school with third-level Transcendent students in their senior year was Yucai High School.


    "Speaking of which, who do you think will get the first place in this final exam? I heard that the first place in this final exam will have a special reward!"


    "Sss! Special reward? How come I don¡¯t know about this?"


    "It¡¯s hard to say, but I think Mu Bing has a better chance of winning, after all, Mu Bing has been occupying the first place in our elite class for a long time!"


    "Zhao Jiadi is not weak either, as a Mechanical Transformer and also the son of the Zhao Family, the quality of his mechanical prosthetics is much stronger than that of ordinary advanced cybernetic enhancers!"


    "Why don¡¯t you talk about Lu Sheng?"


    "Lu Sheng? Just a Martial Artist!"


    For a moment, the Martial Arts Training Hall was full of noise.


    Lu Sheng sat in his seat, looking calmly at the combat arena not far away, but for a moment, he was a little dazed, almost thinking he was back at the underground arena.


    Soon, Jiang He and the three guiding teachers of the Martial Arts Class also appeared in the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Gao Feng¡¯s face clearly showed a smile, and he even stood in the distance, winking at Lu Sheng, mouthing words that could be roughly seen as "Good luck!"


    Seeing this, Lu Sheng smiled slightly and nodded at Gao Feng.


    Beside him, Mu Bing and Zhao Jiadi were also sitting in their seats, Mu Bing still had that cold look, just that Lu Sheng didn¡¯t know if it was his illusion, but he clearly felt Mu Bing had looked at him several times during this period.


    Zhao Jiadi also glanced at him with those gloomy eyes.


    Lu Sheng could understand the latter, after all, because of the previous incident, the Zhao Family had been greatly damaged by Jiang He, and Zhao Jiadi was probably not having a good time at home.


    But Mu Bing...


    Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t figure out why the other party was paying attention to him.


    Especially with that cold personality, he looked down on everyone.


    "Without further ado, this final exam will be conducted in actual combat. To be fair, Lu Sheng, Mu Bing, and Zhao Jiadi, the three students who have already reached the third level of Transcendence, will be tested separately, occupying the top three positions!"


    "Of course, if any student thinks they can defeat them, they can challenge from the third place to the first place in sequence after the three have been separated."


    Jiang He¡¯s gentle voice echoed throughout the entire Martial Arts Training Hall.


    But the latter remarks made a lot of students pout, challenging those three? Are they full or drunk?


    If they could fight across levels, they wouldn¡¯t still be stuck at the second or even first level.


    Naturally, Jiang He¡¯s subsequent words were ignored by these students, who instead began to heatedly discuss who would be the first place this time.


    Seeing this, Jiang He didn¡¯t waste words, directly announcing the start of the final exam.


    The first to compete were the third-level Transcendents.


    "The first match... Lu Sheng versus Zhao Jiadi!"


    After the systematic drawing, Jiang He looked at the names on the screen, his eyes flickering with a faint glim, and then read out both names.


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t have any major reactions. After hearing his name, he was the first to stand up and walk towards the combat arena.


    Zhao Jiadi, after sweeping over Lu Sheng with his gloomy eyes, also silently walked to the opposite side of Lu Sheng.


    When both parties were on the field, Jiang He announced the start of the match.


    Zhao Jiadi stared intently at Lu Sheng, his eyes wanting to swallow him whole.


    But Lu Sheng didn¡¯t bother with Zhao Jiadi. After all, the other was the son of a fourth-level Mechanical Transformer, but so what?


    The next moment, Lu Sheng instantly turned into a blood shadow, rushing towards Zhao Jiadi.


    After so many battles in the underground arena, Lu Sheng had his own methods for dealing with Mechanical Transformers.


    Especially since he had seen the information Jiang He gave him about Zhao Jiadi earlier.


    "Third-level Reaper Armor... seemingly strong in close combat, but actually, its firepower is the most powerful means!"


    "I must close the distance!"


    Information about Zhao Jiadi flashed through Lu Sheng¡¯s mind.


    "Hmph!"


    Zhao Jiadi, seeing Lu Sheng¡¯s sudden attack, snorted coldly. His hands instantly turned into cannons with flames spurting out in an instant.


    Boom!!


    In the midst of the flames, cannonballs were launched instantly, unleashing a full-scale bombardment on Lu Sheng.


    "Sss! Zhao Jiadi¡¯s mechanical prosthetics are actually a Reaper Armor! I remember the market price of the Reaper Armor is above ten million federal points, worthy of being the son of the Zhao Family!"


    "It seems Zhao Jiadi is really going all out for this first place in the final exam, even Mu Bing would treat the third-level Reaper Armor with caution, and Lu Sheng, a mere Martial Artist..."


    The surrounding elite students of Class One couldn¡¯t help but smile as they thought of Lu Sheng, a mere Martial Artist.


    "Previously defeating Yang Meng was just luck for Lu Sheng. Now facing the third-level Reaper Armor on Zhao Jiadi, he is bound to fail miserably."


    "Martial Artists... are still no match for us Mechanical Transformers!"


    A group of Mechanical Transformer students laughed, causing the faces of the Martial Artist camp students to turn extremely red. They couldn¡¯t help but shout as they watched the artillery on Lu Sheng in the field.


    "Lu Sheng! Go for it! Show these people that we Martial Artists aren¡¯t cowards!"


    "So what if you¡¯re a Mechanical Transformer, once we Martial Artists reach the fourth level, we can still fight on equal terms!"


    Boom!!!


    Just as everyone was shouting, the all-encompassing artillery fire had already showered upon Lu Sheng.


    The terrifying power exploded instantly, with scorching waves sweeping through the entire Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Even the always aloof Mu Bing was attracted by the scene, with a solemn look on his face.


    "What a terrifying attack, Lu Sheng will surely be seriously injured!"


    "So many cannonfires, even if I reached the third level, I wouldn¡¯t be able to withstand it!"


    Many people shivered as they looked at the soaring flames in the combat arena.


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s face showed a smile.


    But the next moment, his smile froze. From the flames, a crimson figure flashed, directly ignoring those scorching energies, rushing towards Zhao Jiadi.

 Chapter 62: The Blame Is Self-inflicted

    Chapter 62: Chapter 62: The Blame Is Self-inflicted"You..."


    Zhao Jiadi looked at the blood-colored figure charging at him, his pupils couldn¡¯t help but constrict.


    "No, this is impossible, how could a Martial Artist withstand my barrage of fire!!"


    Zhao Jiadi shouted, his face somewhat flustered.


    He couldn¡¯t fathom that his firepower, which could easily heavily injure a Transcendent of the same level, was somehow endured by Lu Sheng.


    And he even came out unscathed!


    In the distance, Gao Feng, who was initially worried watching Lu Sheng under the barrage, quickly noticed the red glow surrounding Lu Sheng and smiled again.


    "This kid..."


    Although Jiang He beside him didn¡¯t speak, a smile tugged at the corner of his lips, and his tightly clenched hands gradually relaxed.


    "You think you can get close and take me down? Not so easily!"


    Despite the chaos, Zhao Jiadi quickly recovered, his hands transformed the dense array of mechanical barrels into two sharp blades, gleaming with a cold light.


    His eyes held a hint of fierceness.


    He knew very well that either he¡¯d obtain the qualifications for the Apocalypse Training Camp, or he¡¯d become a discarded pawn of the Zhao family. From the moment he accepted the Reaper Armor transformation, there was no turning back. S~ea??h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Die for me!!"


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s eyes turned blood-red in an instant, and the two blades slashed towards Lu Sheng.


    The energy core within the armor operated at its peak, and even a simple sweep carried immense destructive power.


    Boom!!!


    A muffled sound exploded. Against Zhao Jiadi¡¯s blade, Lu Sheng blocked it directly with his fist.


    The prototype of the True Martial Body covered Lu Sheng, the crimson glow isolating the blade outside.


    "You forced me into this!"


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s attacks couldn¡¯t harm Lu Sheng, driving him further into madness.


    He pushed the Reaper Armor¡¯s core to its limits, hearing constant booming from within.


    Rumble!!!


    The core operated under extreme load, providing Zhao Jiadi with even greater power. He continued to attack Lu Sheng but still couldn¡¯t break Lu Sheng¡¯s True Martial Body¡¯s defenses.


    "Why! Why!!"


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s eyes reddened further, and his attacks grew erratic.


    He thought of his elder brother¡¯s ruthless gaze and his father¡¯s cold expression.


    Fear filled his mind instantly.


    "It¡¯s time to end this!"


    A faint voice suddenly entered Zhao Jiadi¡¯s ears, causing his body to tremble slightly. He looked up blankly to see Lu Sheng raising his fist expressionlessly.


    And then...


    Five Elements Fist¡ªJia Wood Realm!


    Abundant Qi Blood Power turned into surging vitality, enveloping Lu Sheng¡¯s fist, like a towering tree growing, and smashed onto Zhao Jiadi.


    Boom!!


    Another muffled sound resonated throughout the Martial Arts Training Hall, striking fear into the hearts of every Mechanical Transformer present.


    In the next moment, Zhao Jiadi¡¯s chest exploded, scattering mechanical parts in the air, which then fell to the ground.


    Zhao Jiadi was hurled back, as if hit by a truck, crashing to the ground.


    In an instant, the entire Martial Arts Training Hall fell silent.


    Zhao Jiadi clutched his shattered mechanical torso, looking lifeless, his face ashen.


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s Reaper Armor... was destroyed!


    Lu Sheng, victorious!


    No one had expected this scene. No one thought Zhao Jiadi, equipped with third-grade Reaper Armor, would lose to Lu Sheng, a Martial Artist.


    Clearly, Zhao Jiadi¡¯s strength was enough to make any Transcendent of the same level apprehensive...


    For a moment, many Mechanical Transformers shivered slightly, their gaze filled with fear when looking at Lu Sheng.


    Is this... really the weak Martial Artist?


    "No... I haven¡¯t lost!!"


    "I can¡¯t lose!!"


    And then, Zhao Jiadi, lying on the ground with a lifeless expression, suddenly howled.


    Struggling, the energy core within his shattered mechanical torso started operating fiercely again.


    He stood up with difficulty, the energy core within him running at maximum capacity.


    Sparks of electricity could be seen leaping inside of him.


    Lu Sheng furrowed his brow, about to speak when he saw the unwilling look in Zhao Jiadi¡¯s eyes.


    "The victor... can only be me!"


    Zhao Jiadi screamed, more and more arcs of electricity surged over his mechanical body, and the energy core kept roaring.


    "Not good!!"


    Jiang He, watching from a distance, seemed to realize something and shouted.


    His figure instantly charged towards Zhao Jiadi.


    However, just as he moved, an extremely terrifying force erupted from Zhao Jiadi.


    "I refuse..."


    Zhao Jiadi¡¯s voice was drowned out by the roaring energy core, electric currents wildly raging.


    In the next instant...


    Rumble!!!


    The terrifying energy exploded, Zhao Jiadi¡¯s body blown apart.


    Immense energy flooded the battlefield instantly.


    With a flash, Jiang He pulled Lu Sheng away from the battleground, leaving the rampant energy behind.


    Jiang He¡¯s expression darkened, he never expected Zhao Jiadi¡¯s mindset to be so twisted, trying to operate the energy core despite his broken Reaper Armor.


    Now... the prosthetic couldn¡¯t hold it, ultimately exploding.


    Just like Yang Meng¡¯s death!


    "Zhao Family..."


    Jiang He¡¯s face looked grim. A student dying in the final exam was troublesome for him too.


    Even though it was Zhao Jiadi¡¯s fault, it was still unlucky.


    "Continue the exam!"


    Moments later, Jiang He spoke with a displeased tone, looking at the gradually calming battleground, only a pile of mechanical scraps left.


    After speaking, Jiang He turned and walked out of the Martial Arts Training Hall, dialing a communication link.


    "You Zhao Family... are you causing me trouble on purpose?"


    The call connected, and Jiang He scolded furiously.


    ...


    With Zhao Jiadi¡¯s death, the atmosphere in the Martial Arts Training Hall became stifling.


    After fifteen minutes of rest, Lu Sheng faced his final opponent.


    Mu Bing!


    The woman who had always been number one in the Martial Arts Class.


    This time, however, the surrounding voices were much quieter. Although Mu Bing¡¯s first place image was ingrained in every student¡¯s mind,


    But... the strength Lu Sheng had just displayed was so daunting that they dared not speak.


    Plus, Zhao Jiadi¡¯s death cast a shadow over their hearts.

 Chapter 63: Revised - 63 Lu Sheng vs Mu Bing

    Chapter 63: Revised: Chapter 63 Lu Sheng vs Mu BingA moment later, Jiang He walked in with a grim expression. After glancing at Mu Bing and Lu Sheng and reminding both of them not to behave like Zhao Jiadi, he announced the start of the competition.


    Both stood in the battle arena but did not make the first move, quietly observing each other.


    "To be honest, I never imagined you¡¯d be the one competing for this spot!"


    Mu Bing¡¯s voice remained cold as she looked at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s expression was calm, and he smiled slightly. "Then your intuition must be wrong."


    Mu Bing ignored Lu Sheng¡¯s words and continued, "I just watched your fight with Zhao Jiadi. To be honest, I didn¡¯t expect you to defeat him."


    "The Level Three Reaper Armor is very powerful, even I would need to expend some effort."


    "But... there¡¯s only one spot for the Apocalypse Training Camp. So even if we were once classmates, I won¡¯t hold back!"


    Mu Bing¡¯s voice was chilling, as if devoid of any emotion.


    Lu Sheng still wore a smile. "I won¡¯t hold back either!"


    Mu Bing was slightly surprised but soon reverted to her previous aloof demeanor.


    "A Martial Artist who controls the Qi Blood Illusion... I¡¯m very curious about your strength!"


    As her words fell, Mu Bing seemed to become as weightless as a feather, suspending in mid-air. Around her, sharp flying swords instantly appeared, glinting with a cold light, aimed at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng narrowed his eyes slightly, recalling the information he had on Mu Bing.


    In the Cultivator System, a Level Three Foundation Establishment can achieve low-consumption, long-duration flight. Although the altitude isn¡¯t very high, it¡¯s still a significant advantage over the Martial Artist System.


    Furthermore, the progression in cultivation also leads to a surge in a cultivator¡¯s spiritual power, allowing them to control more weapons.


    Mu Bing was outstanding even among them, just entering Foundation Establishment and already able to control nine flying swords.


    "Flying, huh..."


    "I¡¯ll just... treat it as bird hunting!"


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly, and the nascent form of his True Martial Body appeared behind him, the bloody bones emitting a fierce glow.


    In the next moment, Lu Sheng bent his leg, and with a powerful push,


    Bang!


    The ground beneath his feet was instantly dented by a tremendous force, and Lu Sheng shot towards the airborne Mu Bing like a cannonball!


    Bang!


    Another muffled sound echoed through the Martial Arts Training Hall.


    Lu Sheng, like a launched cannonball, ferociously charged at the mid-air Mu Bing.


    Mu Bing remained expressionless, even showing a hint of disdain.


    "A Level Three Martial Artist doesn¡¯t have the ability to fly. Without ground support, you won¡¯t even have a leverage point."


    "How can you possibly threaten me?"


    As Mu Bing spoke, the nine flying swords around her, under her control, burst forward towards Lu Sheng.


    The force fields within each flying sword activated at this moment.


    Gravity Field!


    Wind Force Field!


    Repulsion Field!


    In an instant, three different force fields exploded, specifically targeting Lu Sheng¡¯s airborne assault!


    The enormous gravity continuously diminished Lu Sheng¡¯s altitude.


    The repulsion field also weakened Lu Sheng¡¯s trajectory towards Mu Bing.


    And the wind force field... whipped up gales, making it impossible for Lu Sheng to maintain balance without any leverage.


    Finally...


    Ice Field!


    A flying sword, enveloped in layers of ice crystals and exuding a chilling aura, shot towards Lu Sheng.


    "It¡¯s over!"


    Mu Bing coldly watched the scene unfold.


    "If it were Zhao Jiadi, he could still threaten me with the Reaper Armor¡¯s firepower, but you¡¯re merely a Martial Artist. Even with the Qi Blood Illusion¡¯s support, you can¡¯t fly."


    "You... can only be my target!"


    As Mu Bing spoke, the ice-encrusted flying sword closed in on Lu Sheng.


    "Be careful, Lu Sheng!"


    All around, students from the Martial Artist Camp could no longer hold back after seeing this scene.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s victory over Zhao Jiadi had greatly boosted their morale.


    Now, watching Lu Sheng caught in Mu Bing¡¯s killing move, they were on edge, as if they were the ones under attack.


    However, just as the ice-covered sword was about to reach Lu Sheng, the crimson nascent form of his True Martial Body enveloped him once more.


    With the power of the nascent True Martial Body, the strength that had been nullified by the gravity field and repulsion field surged anew.


    He forcefully broke through the constraints of the two force fields and advanced towards Mu Bing again.


    The ice sword missed its target.


    Seeing this, Mu Bing¡¯s pupils contracted in astonishment. She never expected Lu Sheng¡¯s power to surge again at this moment.


    He even broke through the dual field blockade.


    Even the wind force field failed to threaten Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    An uncommon solemn expression appeared on Mu Bing¡¯s face.


    "You..."


    Mu Bing snorted coldly, and under her control, the remaining five flying swords instantly triggered their internal force fields. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Various force fields erupted with dazzling powers, leaving the onlookers in awe.


    "What incredible control. Mu Bing manages the force fields of nine flying swords so adeptly."


    One student, also a cultivator, couldn¡¯t help but comment.


    "Each additional flying sword requires more spiritual power to control. While more swords mean greater combat strength, they also increase spiritual power consumption for the cultivator. Mu Bing is giving it her all!"


    However, just as the student spoke, Lu Sheng charged fearlessly at Mu Bing through the fields.


    In the nascent True Martial Body state, Lu Sheng withstood the assaults of the force fields and closed in on Mu Bing.


    Level Three Martial Artists possess an extraordinary Life Force.


    And those in the early Fourth Grade, with the Qi Blood Illusion and nascent True Martial Body, are just as formidable.


    Rumble!!!


    The horrific energy continued to explode around Lu Sheng, who advanced towards Mu Bing with a slow yet forceful punch.


    Five Elements Fist¡ªDing Fire Realm!


    A fiery and fierce offensive erupted, smashing into Mu Bing.


    Bam!!


    Although Mu Bing reacted quickly, directing the nine flying swords to block in front of her,


    the terrifying force shattered one or two swords instantly, and Mu Bing was slammed from the air.

 Chapter 64: Shattering the Immortal Cultivation Dream with One Punch

    Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Shattering the Immortal Cultivation Dream with One PunchMu Bing¡¯s body was smashed into the ground by Lu Sheng.


    In an instant, a deep pit was formed.


    With this punch, Mu Bing¡¯s breath instantly withered.


    The cultivators in Mu Bing¡¯s camp, who had just been shocked by his strength, now had stiff expressions.


    What the hell? Just a moment ago, they were praising Mu Bing, and in the blink of an eye, Mu Bing was smashed into the ground by Lu Sheng?


    Mu Bing lay in the deep pit, completely bewildered.


    She felt as if something in her heart had shattered, especially when she saw Lu Sheng standing calmly in his original position. The feeling of brokenness grew even stronger.


    Unbeknownst to Lu Sheng, that punch had shattered Mu Bing¡¯s dream of cultivating. He just looked at Jiang He¡¯s position and smiled at him.


    Seeing this scene, Jiang He¡¯s previous displeasure from the Zhao Jiadi incident dissipated greatly.


    He immediately announced that Lu Sheng had won first place in the final exam.


    None of the martial arts class students present had any objections; they just looked at Lu Sheng with respect and fear.


    As for the students from the Martial Artist Camp, their faces turned red. They thought of Yang Meng. They had once hoped that Yang Meng would lead the Martial Artist Camp to gain face in the martial arts class.


    But Yang Meng became a traitor, joining the Mechanical Transformers camp, and ultimately died a mysterious death.


    But now...


    Although they lost Yang Meng, they gained Lu Sheng!


    The difference between the two was like heaven and earth.


    It made those who looked down on Martial Artists, including Mechanical Transformers and cultivators, truly witness the power of Martial Artists!


    The weak... were never the extraordinary system.


    It was people!


    ...


    The final exam was over, at least for Lu Sheng it was.


    Lu Sheng naturally did not care about the exams of the students below the third tier. He had already secured his qualification for the Tianqi training camp.


    Was there anyone who questioned his first-place result?


    They should try defeating Mu Bing first!


    The only thing that concerned Lu Sheng somewhat was Zhao Jiadi¡¯s death.


    "Principal, about Zhao Jiadi..."


    Lu Sheng found Jiang He and asked.


    Irritation appeared in Jiang He¡¯s eyes, and after a cold snort, he called up a virtual panel. On it was a statement from the Zhao Family, complete with their seal.


    "Zhao Jiadi lacked the necessary temperament, misused the energy core, leading to a malfunction and self-destruction of his mechanical prosthetic. This was his own fault and has nothing to do with the school. This is a formal statement."


    Lu Sheng glanced at the information and squinted his eyes slightly.


    "They know what¡¯s good for them. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t mind having another fight with that old bastard!"


    Jiang He snorted. Zhao Jiadi¡¯s death during the final exam would have been a headache for him if not handled properly. The statement from the Zhao Family changed everything.


    "The Zhao Family..."


    Listening to Jiang He, Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly, a subtle gleam flashing across them.


    The Zhao family was quick to cut ties, even though Zhao Jiadi was the Patriarch¡¯s son. They so coldly abandoned him, this Zhao Family...


    "Alright, stop worrying about this. What you should be focusing on now is the Tianqi training camp. Go back and get packed; I¡¯ll submit your name soon. Once the process is complete, you will set off!"


    Jiang He patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder and said with a smile.


    Lu Sheng nodded, then left the martial arts training hall and returned home. There wasn¡¯t much to pack, so he just took a change of clothes.


    Lu Sheng then waited for the process on Jiang He¡¯s end to be completed.


    To Lu Sheng¡¯s surprise, the process was very quick. In just half a day, he received a notice from Jiang He that he could depart.


    "This time you will take the Starry Sky Train to the twentieth Star City¡ªCelestial Speed Star City. Once there, the Tianqi training camp staff will take you to the camp¡¯s location!"


    Jiang He explained the next steps to Lu Sheng over the communication device.


    The hundreds of star cities on Tianqi Star were named after the 108 star constellations, and the twentieth Star City was Celestial Speed Star City.


    "Starry Sky Train..."


    Lu Sheng stepped out of his house, where a car arranged by Jiang He was already waiting outside.


    Getting into the car, Lu Sheng headed towards the Starry Sky Train station in Qiming City. He soon arrived.


    The Starry Sky Train was not uncommon on Tianqi Star. To travel between star cities, one needed to take the Starry Sky Train.


    Of course, those who took the Starry Sky Train were either wealthy, distinguished, or local residents of the star cities.


    Following the instructions of the train station staff, Lu Sheng boarded his Starry Sky Train, conveniently finding a window seat.


    Before long, Lu Sheng noticed the train trembling slightly, and the scenery outside the window changed instantly.


    The train shot towards the sky, and the ground below rapidly expanded in Lu Sheng¡¯s view.


    The speed was so fast that in just over ten seconds, Qiming City looked like a small plate from his perspective.


    Although the train was flying upwards into the sky, Lu Sheng did not feel any sense of weightlessness. He sat quietly without any discomfort.


    If it weren¡¯t for the constantly changing scenery outside the window, Lu Sheng might not have realized he was traveling at an incredibly high speed out of the atmosphere.


    Soon, the train was shrouded in layers of clouds, indicating that it had entered the upper atmosphere.


    This state didn¡¯t last long. Suddenly, the Starry Sky Train shot out of the atmosphere like a soaring dragon.


    At that moment, countless stars filled the sky, pouring in through the train¡¯s windows and into Lu Sheng¡¯s view.


    The dark space was brightly lit by a plethora of colorful lights.


    Like a sea of light, it resembled a spectacular display of fireworks.


    Even though he was surrounded by these stars, it felt surreal. This was a scene that couldn¡¯t be compared to any simulation or visual he had seen in his past life.


    Beneath the star-studded sky, cities connected to form a long line, floating quietly above the atmosphere like a starry sky defense line protecting Tianqi Star from behind. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "So this... is a star city?"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze passed through the window, marveling at the interconnected star cities. He couldn¡¯t help but murmur.


    The Starry Sky Train moved toward one of the star cities and soon arrived at the train station within it.


    The twentieth Star City¡ªCelestial Speed Star City!

 Chapter 65: Revised - 65 On the Road

    Chapter 65: Revised: Chapter 65 On the Road"Dear passengers, Celestial Speed Star City has arrived, please disembark in an orderly manner!"


    At this moment, a gentle female voice sounded inside the train.


    Lu Sheng let out a long breath and walked out of the Starry Sky Train.


    When Lu Sheng¡¯s body completely crossed into the star city range, he looked up, but what he saw was not a sky full of stars, but a light as bright as daylight.


    It stands to reason that outside the atmosphere, it is impossible to have the situation of alternating day and night, but standing in Celestial Speed Star City feels no different from being inside Tianqi Star.


    "Is this... the scene of sunrise and moonset simulated by technological means?"


    Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but speculate.


    Moreover, as he breathed the air inside Celestial Speed Star City, Lu Sheng¡¯s Qi Blood clearly became more active.


    "This is indeed a star city, the concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi here is already many times higher than in Qiming City. Living in such a city probably means the probability of giving birth to Transcendents is much higher than on the surface cities of Tianqi Star."


    Lu Sheng felt a bit emotional.


    Lu Sheng walked towards the platform exit while looking around, probably because the train station was located on the outskirts of Celestial Speed Star City, he could see the starry sky track and other stars linked to the track.


    These star cities seemed like independent secret realms outside the world.


    Soon, Lu Sheng walked out of the train platform, and a middle-aged man in a black suit immediately focused his gaze on him.


    The middle-aged man waved at Lu Sheng, with a professional smile, he said to Lu Sheng: "Lu Sheng? Please follow me!"


    As he spoke, he turned and walked in a certain direction.


    Lu Sheng closely followed behind him, and soon came to a luxurious bus, the middle-aged man pointed at the bus door: "Please enter, we can leave once everyone is here."


    Lu Sheng nodded, gently said thank you, and boarded the bus.


    There were already two people inside, a man and a woman. As Lu Sheng went up, he was already being stared at by them.


    "Hello, are you also participating in the Tianqi training camp?"


    The girl gave Lu Sheng a sweet smile: "Let me introduce myself, I¡¯m Wang Ziyao, a Tier Three Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and this is my classmate, Chen Mo, also a Tier Three Advanced Cybernetic Enhancer. We¡¯re from Mofeng City!"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised, he knew Mofeng City, which was not far from Qiming City and had a significantly larger population, it was considered a medium-sized city.


    The other party was so polite, Lu Sheng naturally also introduced himself: "Lu Sheng, from Qiming City, Tier Three Hundred Veins Martial Artist."


    Just as Lu Sheng finished speaking, he keenly noticed a trace of astonishment in the eyes of Chen Mo and Wang Ziyao, mixed with instinctive disdain, well concealed, but Lu Sheng¡¯s observational abilities still caught it.


    Evidently, in their view, Lu Sheng was selected into the Tianqi training camp because Qiming City was too small and had no other Tier Three Transcendents.


    But Lu Sheng didn¡¯t mind, he had already seen such things often.


    After randomly finding a seat, he heard Wang Ziyao say: "The person who received us said there are three more people, all of them top Transcendents from Celestial Speed Star City."


    "I wonder what difference there is between these star city prodigies and those of us from surface cities."


    Listening to Wang Ziyao¡¯s words, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but feel curious, what would these people selected from star cities be like?


    Not making Lu Sheng wait too long, soon outside the bus door, the voice of the middle-aged man who had received them before came with a flattering tone. S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This way please, take your time, be careful of the steps..."


    The tone was extraordinarily enthusiastic, distinctly different from the earlier reception of Lu Sheng. Although quite polite before, Lu Sheng still sensed the distance between them.


    But now, the other party was overflowing with enthusiasm, eager to cater to their every need.


    Lu Sheng glanced at the two students from Mofeng City sitting in front of him on the left and saw their surprised expressions.


    Evidently, their previous treatment was similar to Lu Sheng¡¯s.


    Soon, Lu Sheng saw a young man with a buzz cut whose skin texture was filled with metallic sheen, followed by a thin young man wearing glasses and another young man who had obvious mechanical augmentations.


    The leader had an aura suggesting he was the most important person both above and below.


    "Two Mechanical Transformers, one Cultivator... I¡¯m the only Martial Artist on this bus?"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyebrows slightly raised, but he shook his head helplessly.


    Indeed, anyone who can enter the Tianqi training camp is a prodigy selected from various places, and among Tier Four Transcendents, Martial Artists who haven¡¯t condensed the Qi Blood Illusion are really no match for other systems of Transcendents, which means... their numbers are naturally scarce.


    Shaking his head, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t bother thinking about it, instead, he slowly closed his eyes and quietly began cultivating Longevity Technique.


    Even though he got the qualification for the Tianqi training camp, it wasn¡¯t certain if he could stand out in it, it¡¯s never wrong to seize time to cultivate.


    As everyone gathered, the vehicle slowly exited the train station, heading to an unknown destination.


    "Hey? Beautiful girl, are you also going to the Tianqi training camp? I¡¯m Du Hua, the top student at Celestial Speed High School, can I get your contact information?"


    At this moment, as soon as the leading young man Du Hua saw Wang Ziyao, his eyes immediately brightened.


    While Chen Mo, sitting next to Wang Ziyao, did not say anything, he couldn¡¯t help but frown slightly, obviously dissatisfied with Du Hua¡¯s frivolousness.


    Despite his dissatisfaction, upon hearing Du Hua¡¯s introduction, both Wang Ziyao and he were somewhat shocked.


    Celestial Speed High School is considered the top high school in Celestial Speed Star City, and being the top student there likely means they could defeat eighty to ninety percent of the top students from surface city high schools.


    But facing Du Hua¡¯s straightforward manner, Wang Ziyao did have the reservedness of a girl, she shook her head and refused.


    Although Du Hua was somewhat discontent, he did not show it, he sat with his two companions and started chatting freely.


    "I wonder what interesting fellows will be in this Tianqi training camp, if it¡¯s too dull, I¡¯d rather not participate."


    Du Hua leaned back on his seat, and said indifferently.


    The thin young man with glasses beside him chuckled: "Brother Du¡¯s Mechanical Prosthetic is a Tier Three Star Armor, among all advanced cybernetic enhancers, who can be your match?"


    "Tier Three Star Armor? That is the top of the tier three set, with a market price of forty million Federation points, it¡¯s even harder to find and buy a set?"


    When Chen Mo beside Wang Ziyao heard this, he couldn¡¯t help but exclaim.


    However, his exclamation only elicited a faint glance from Du Hua¡¯s group, the feeling... was like looking at a country bumpkin.

 Chapter 66: Top-Tier Talent Seed!

    Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Top-Tier Talent Seed!The atmosphere in the car suddenly became awkward.


    Chen Mo realized that his recent performance had embarrassed him in front of the students from the three Star Cities. After an awkward smile, he sat down, not daring to meet Du Hua and the others¡¯ gaze.


    Wang Ziyao, sitting next to him, covered her face, feeling that her classmate had indeed embarrassed himself a bit.


    Fortunately, Du Hua and the others didn¡¯t care too much about it. After glancing at Chen Mo, they resumed their conversation.


    "I heard that the Tianqi Training Camp will have an entrance test this time, evaluating all aspects from talent to character, and finally forming a grading evaluation."


    At this time, the skinny youth with glasses spoke again.


    "Yes, my father mentioned it too. It seems that the members will enjoy different resource treatments in the training camp based on their grades, ranging from third to first class."


    Du Hua nodded, then said casually.


    "It¡¯s just a test. If I can be number one in Celestial Speed High School, I should be able to get a first-class grade, right?"


    Du Hua spoke lightly but was full of confidence.


    "Talent grade test?"


    Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, paused his cultivation, and was somewhat curious.


    "I wonder what grade I can get."


    To be honest, Lu Sheng had no real confidence in himself, as he didn¡¯t know if his talent was considered good on Tianqi Star.


    However...


    "At least I have mastered the Qi Blood Illusion and have already revealed the True Martial Body prototype. As a Martial Artist, I think I should be able to get a first-class evaluation, right?"


    From his conversation with Jiang He, Lu Sheng knew that a Martial Artist who mastered the Qi Blood Illusion was rare on Tianqi Star.


    He thought he had a chance to achieve a first-class evaluation.


    Even if he couldn¡¯t achieve first-class, second class was not a problem.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng closed his eyes again, ignoring Du Hua and the others¡¯ discussions, focusing on the Longevity Technique to enhance his cultivation.


    ...


    The bus was moving very fast, but inside, it felt as if they were on solid ground, without a hint of bumpiness.


    Before long, the conversations around them quieted down. The middle-aged man who received them stood up at this moment and said with a smile, "Everyone, we¡¯ve arrived at the Tianqi Training Camp!"


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes. Through the front windshield of the bus, he could see a huge camp ahead, surrounded by tall iron walls, with various weapons mounted on them.


    Even though they were not activated, Lu Sheng could still feel a chilling sensation emanating from those weapons.


    At the camp entrance stood two figures wearing camouflage uniforms, and many people were queuing to enter the camp.


    Lu Sheng and the other five slowly got off the bus. The middle-aged man in a black suit smiled and said, "Everyone, this is the Tianqi Training Camp. You need to queue here for the entrance test. Once you pass the test, you can enter the camp."


    "My task is done. I hope you all have an interesting time at the Tianqi Training Camp."


    After saying that, the middle-aged man prepared to leave.


    Lu Sheng and the other five listened to the middle-aged man¡¯s words and obediently lined up. Even the three selected from Celestial Speed Star City did the same.


    As soon as they lined up, the two middle-aged men in camouflage at the camp entrance immediately fixed their gaze on the six newcomers, seeming to inspect something.


    Suddenly, one of them brightened his eyes and walked briskly toward the six.


    "Hmm? Is that a camp instructor? He seems to be walking toward us. What¡¯s going on?"


    Wang Ziyao was puzzled.


    Du Hua waved his hand dismissively: "He probably recognized me. After all, I¡¯m the top student at Celestial Speed High School and a rare talent among the 108 Star Cities..."


    As Du Hua spoke, he stood up straight, meeting the instructor¡¯s eyes confidently.


    But...


    The instructor passed Du Hua directly and went to Lu Sheng, scrutinizing him as if confirming something, then asked.


    "What¡¯s your name?"


    Du Hua¡¯s smile instantly froze. He thought the instructor was coming for him, only to be bypassed directly, leaving him astonished. S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Not only Du Hua, but the other four also looked at the instructor and Lu Sheng with confused expressions.


    Lu Sheng found it strange but calmly responded, "Lu Sheng."


    "Lu Sheng?"


    "Where is your entrance document?"


    The instructor seemed to savor Lu Sheng¡¯s name, then asked him.


    Lu Sheng obediently handed over the entrance document that Jiang He had prepared. After a quick check, the instructor patted Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright, you don¡¯t need to queue. Follow me inside."


    Upon hearing this, Du Hua and the others looked incredulous.


    "Hey, instructor, why does this guy not need to queue while we do?"


    Du Hua grumbled, feeling that as the top student at Celestial Speed High School, he deserved better treatment than someone from the Surface City.


    The instructor gave Du Hua a faint glance and said, "Lu Sheng has condensed the prototype of the True Martial Body and will undoubtedly break through to Golden Body within five years, qualifying him as a special talent seed for Tianqi Training Camp."


    "If you can achieve that, you will receive the same treatment!"


    The five who came with Lu Sheng showed varied expressions of shock.


    Prototype of the True Martial Body?


    Break through to Golden Body within five years?


    Special talent seed?


    One sentence delivered a massive impact on the five.


    Even the middle-aged man preparing to leave stopped in his tracks, looking at Lu Sheng with sweat forming on his forehead.


    "I didn¡¯t offend him earlier, right?"


    The middle-aged man recalled his attitude towards Lu Sheng and felt relieved that there were no errors. However, his concern for Lu Sheng persisted.


    The instructor smiled at Du Hua and the others, patting Lu Sheng¡¯s shoulder.


    "Come, follow me inside!"


    Turning around, he walked into the camp.


    Lu Sheng maintained a calm expression, said nothing, and quietly followed the instructor into the camp.

 Chapter 67: The Three Great Limits of the Human Body

    Chapter 67: Chapter 67: The Three Great Limits of the Human BodyWalking past the thick iron wall, Lu Sheng finally saw the interior of the Tianqi Training Camp.


    At this moment, only two words were in Lu Sheng¡¯s mind.


    Spectacular!


    Before coming here, Lu Sheng merely thought that Tianqi Training Camp was just a camp, but upon entering, he realized it was no different from a city.


    Various buildings rose from the ground.


    Filled with all kinds of technological elements, neon lights flashing, it was like a forest of steel.


    "Follow me!"


    Ahead, the instructor said to Lu Sheng, leading him through this small city, finally arriving in front of a separate building.


    On the door of the building, several words were inscribed.


    "Jia Number One!"


    At this moment, the instructor explained, "Tianqi Training Camp allocates different resources to each member based on their qualifications, and the houses they live in are part of those resources."


    "The concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in different rooms also varies."


    "Among them, the Jia-level rooms are the highest grade of all the housing rooms. Since you¡¯re from Qiming City, you might not be very familiar with some places yet. In another two hours, the Array of All Heavens will activate."


    "By then, Celestial Speed Star City will open its barrier to absorb star light. You¡¯d better be ready for that period, as it will be the highest concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, making it the best time for cultivation."


    Listening to the instructor, Lu Sheng nodded knowingly.


    After recording his iris and fingerprint in the room¡¯s system, he entered the room.


    The instructor who brought Lu Sheng here then left.


    Upon entering the room, Lu Sheng understood why this room was said to be the highest grade. Even though the star light absorption had not yet started, it seemed there was an array specifically for gathering Spiritual Qi inside the room, making the concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi several times higher than outside the room.


    Even with just one breath, Lu Sheng could feel his entire body¡¯s Qi Blood boiling.


    After familiarizing himself with the room briefly, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on the bed, adjusting his state in preparation for the opening of the Array of All Heavens in two hours.


    Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Tianqi Training Camp, Du Hua and four others walked in slowly.


    But seeing the prosperous training camp before them, none of them were in the mood for it.


    Even Du Hua, who had scored First-Class Qualification as he mentioned on the bus earlier, didn¡¯t feel very happy.


    Just because...


    Lu Sheng, who came with them, received the Special-Class Qualification evaluation.


    "Alright, alright, stop thinking so much about it and take a rest if you need to."


    Du Hua waved impatiently at the two students from Celestial Speed High School following behind him and walked towards his assigned room first.


    The remaining four exchanged helpless glances at each other and then left separately.


    They had been selected because they achieved good results in the tests, but compared to Lu Sheng, they were far behind.


    ...


    Two hours passed quickly.


    Bang!


    Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Lu Sheng could hear a distinct muffled sound.


    He saw the sky, which was as bright as day, suddenly darken at this moment.


    The barrier simulating daylight by Celestial Speed Star City had been opened.


    Immediately, the Array of All Heavens operated instantaneously, and the star light from the Cosmic Void seemed to be drawn by some force, rushing towards Celestial Speed Star City¡¯s position.


    From a distance, it looked like a funnel of star light, with dense starlight shining and filling every corner of Celestial Speed Star City.


    With the influx of starlight, Lu Sheng clearly felt the rapid concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the room.


    The rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi stimulated the Qi Blood within Lu Sheng, causing his Qi Blood to boil completely.


    Without any hesitation, Lu Sheng immediately operated the "Longevity Technique," simultaneously absorbing Spiritual Qi and channeling his Qi Blood to infuse Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi into it, making his Qi Blood expand instantly.


    Then, he precisely controlled his Qi Blood to impact the blocked meridians within his body.


    After reaching the Hundred Veins Realm, a Martial Artist¡¯s cultivation became much more difficult, as impacting the meridians required a large accumulation of Qi Blood, and the meridians throughout the body were numerous.


    To break through to the Golden Body, one needed to completely clear all the meridians in the body to have any hope of achieving it.


    This caused most Martial Artists to be stuck at the Third Order Hundred Veins Realm, unable to break through to the Golden Body.


    Fortunately, Lu Sheng possessed the embryonic form of the True Martial Body, which gave him high control over his Qi Blood, reducing the amount of Qi Blood needed to impact the meridians compared to ordinary Martial Artists, and thus reducing some of the Qi Blood accumulation time.


    Even so...


    The rate of cultivation improvement was still much slower compared to the Second Order.


    Time passed bit by bit, and soon Lu Sheng felt the concentration of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the room gradually decrease, indicating that the Array of All Heavens had stopped absorbing cosmic starlight.


    Gradually, Lu Sheng opened his eyes, with a faint gleam flashing in his eyes.


    "Not bad at all!"


    A slight smile appeared on Lu Sheng¡¯s lips, and as he concentrated, a system panel appeared before him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Hundred Veins Realm (6/100)] S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    [Longevity Technique: (10/100) LV3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm, Jia Wood Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (10/100) LV2]


    "After opening a few meridians, the progress in the Hundred Veins Realm has increased by five percent. Although it¡¯s not much, it¡¯s much faster compared to Qiming City."


    "Under such a rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi environment, the efficiency is at least five times that of Qiming City!"


    "At this rate, within about a month, I should be able to completely clear all the meridians in the human body!"


    Looking at the data on the system panel, the smile on Lu Sheng¡¯s face grew even wider.


    "However... Breaking through to the Fourth Order is not just about clearing the Hundred Veins."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly as he recalled Jiang He¡¯s explanation of what was required to become a Fourth Order Transcendent.


    Breaking through from a Third Order Transcendent to a Fourth Order Transcendent is a leap of life. After reaching the Fourth Order, one is no longer considered an ordinary living being.


    Whether one is a Cultivator, Mechanical Transformer, or Martial Artist, different requirements must be met.


    Cultivators need to accumulate Spiritual Qi, temper their minds, and pass through the three minor celestial tribulations.


    Mechanical Transformers need to undergo the Ascension Ceremony to advance to the Fourth Order.


    As for Martial Artists... Beyond clearing all the meridians in the human body, they must also break through the three great limits, collectively known as the Three Barriers!


    Qi Blood Barrier! Life and Death Barrier! Spiritual Barrier!

 Chapter 68: Lu Sheng, Ranked 1st, Initial Ranking

    Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Lu Sheng, Ranked 1st, Initial RankingIn Lu Sheng¡¯s mind, Jiang He¡¯s explanation at that time echoed.


    "The reason why a Fourth Stage Martial Artist has exuberant life force, far surpassing cultivators and mechanical transformers, lies within these three major barriers!"


    "The Qi Blood Barrier refers to the need for a martial artist to accumulate a certain level of Qi Blood before stepping into the Golden Body Realm. Typically, martial artists can¡¯t accumulate 100 units of Qi Blood at the First Stage, and their bone forging in the Second Stage isn¡¯t fully refined, which causes their Qi Blood to fall short of the Golden Body requirement."


    "At this time, they need to use technological means or consume some rare treasures to make up for the deficient Qi Blood. However, since you have condensed the Qi Blood Illusion and the True Martial Body¡¯s prototype has appeared, you won¡¯t have this trouble!"


    When Jiang He was explaining to Lu Sheng, he even showed a look of envy.


    Martial artists who condense the Qi Blood Illusion directly bypass the trouble of the Qi Blood Barrier, saving a considerable amount of time.


    "As for the Life and Death Barrier of the second stage, it¡¯s actually very simple. Breaking through to the Golden Body requires a strong life force to support it. Otherwise, it¡¯s impossible to cross the threshold and condense the Martial Arts Golden Body. Thus, breaking through the Golden Body Realm must be done before the martial artist¡¯s life force is depleted; otherwise, it will be unattainable in this lifetime!"


    "However..."


    Jiang He glanced at Lu Sheng, his expression somewhat peculiar: "It seems you don¡¯t have this trouble either. You are only eighteen years old. By the time you open the Hundred Veins, you¡¯ll be at most twenty. Plus, you¡¯re practicing the advanced method of the Longevity Posture..."


    "It seems the Life and Death Barrier isn¡¯t a significant problem for you either."


    Lu Sheng could clearly recall the near-overflowing envy in Jiang He¡¯s eyes at that moment.


    "As for the final Spiritual Barrier, this barrier is extremely special. Few martial artists encounter it. In essence, it is the confrontation with the Heart Demon. Generally, martial artists do not encounter this barrier, but if the Spiritual Barrier appears, when the Heart Demon sprouts, the likelihood of successfully breaking through is less than one in ten!"


    When Jiang He mentioned the Spiritual Barrier, his expression turned noticeably solemn: "I don¡¯t know much about the experience of the Spiritual Barrier, but I can confirm that the deeper a martial artist comprehends the Martial Arts Realm, the higher the probability of overcoming the Spiritual Barrier!"


    "As long as the comprehension of Martial Arts Realm is profound and a complete True Martial Body is condensed, even the Spiritual Barrier can be safely passed!"


    "This is why I said you are certain to break through to the Golden Body within five years!"


    Jiang He smiled as he spoke.


    With the Qi Blood Illusion condensed and the prototype of the True Martial Body, Lu Sheng would face no obstacles in the first two barriers. Even if unlucky in encountering the Spiritual Barrier, as long as the complete True Martial Body is condensed, it wouldn¡¯t be a major problem.


    Lu Sheng gradually snapped back to reality, looking at the system panel in front of him with a slight smile.


    "If things go as the principal predicted, I might break through to the Golden Body Realm before the college entrance exam!"


    As he spoke, a glint flickered in Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes.


    In the Celestial Speed Training Camp, Lu Sheng¡¯s meridian clearing speed was five times that of Qiming City. It wouldn¡¯t be long before he could completely clear all the meridians in the human body.


    All that was left... were the three major barriers to break through before reaching the Golden Body.


    But for Lu Sheng, these weren¡¯t particularly huge problems. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "This Celestial Speed Training Camp was the right choice!"


    Then, Lu Sheng once again closed his eyes. Although the peak period of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi concentration had passed, it was still much higher than that of Qiming City. Lu Sheng did not want to waste time.


    ...


    The next day, Lu Sheng slowly awoke from his cultivation.


    At this moment, outside the window, the simulated daylight barrier was reopened, illuminating the bright sky.


    At this time, Lu Sheng received a message on his terminal from an instructor.


    He was informed to gather shortly at the training camp square.


    Lu Sheng quickly tidied himself up and headed towards the training camp square, joined by other members of the camp along the way.


    Before long, Lu Sheng arrived at the square, only to find that there weren¡¯t many people present; roughly one or two hundred, including himself.


    However, Lu Sheng had already known this.


    Though the Celestial Speed Training Camp had allocated twenty thousand slots, they were distributed among different star cities. Lu Sheng was assigned to one of the Celestial Speed Training Camps!


    Additionally, more than a hundred other star cities also held their respective training camps, collectively known as the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    In the square, murmurs could be heard, and Lu Sheng occasionally felt gazes sizing him up, but he paid no heed and silently found a spot, waiting for the arrival of the instructor.


    He didn¡¯t have to wait long before the two instructors, whom he had met at the entrance, appeared on the high platform in the square.


    One of them was the person who had taken Lu Sheng to Room A1.


    As the instructors arrived, the entire square fell silent.


    The two instructors nodded in satisfaction, and one stepped forward, placing his hands behind his back, and spoke loudly: "First of all, welcome to the Celestial Speed Training Camp. Here, you will experience unforgettable days in your lifetime."


    "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Liu Feng, and the one beside me is Ning He. We are the chief instructors of the Celestial Speed Training Camp, and we are responsible for everything that happens here!"


    "I believe after a night¡¯s rest, everyone has gradually familiarized yourselves with the Celestial Speed Training Camp!"


    Liu Feng smiled. As his voice fell, many in the square appeared excited. Among them were talents like Lu Sheng, selected from surface cities who had personally experienced the extraordinary aspects of the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    "Now..."


    Liu Feng raised his hand, and the square immediately quieted down.


    "Let me explain that in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, everything is allocated based on the ranking system, distributing different resources accordingly!"


    "And the initial ranking... is based on the test results when you entered the camp yesterday!"


    As he spoke, Liu Feng¡¯s eyes scanned the square, quickly finding Lu Sheng in the corner. A smirk appeared on his lips.


    "Lu Sheng!"


    Liu Feng suddenly called his name, causing Lu Sheng to be startled, and the surrounding members all focused on him.


    "You are the only one in our Celestial Speed Training Camp with exceptional qualifications, so you are ranked first this week!"


    As soon as these words were spoken, Lu Sheng could clearly feel the gazes around him change, carrying additional meanings.


    "This is... giving me trouble!"

 Chapter 69: Points, Void Star Realm

    Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Points, Void Star RealmLu Sheng immediately understood the intention behind Liu Feng¡¯s words.


    Though seemingly praising him, it actually brought hostility from other members upon him.


    After all, resources are distributed based on ranking, and being the top naturally makes him the primary target for many, since... everyone here has been selected as a talented seed from various places.


    Who doesn¡¯t want to be the first?


    Who would want others standing above them?


    Especially those natives from Celestial Speed Star City!


    This is meant to use me to stimulate other members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    Lu Sheng thought so in his heart, but his expression remained calm.


    Though feeling somewhat helpless, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t react much. Since the resources were given to him, he absolutely wouldn¡¯t give them up.


    Not to mention anything else, just the Spiritual Energy Node in Room A-1 would save Lu Sheng years of hard cultivation.


    This place is incomparable.


    Seeing the wolf-like eyes of the small figures below, Liu Feng¡¯s smile grew more satisfied as he continued speaking.


    "Rankings will change every week. At that time, we will determine the next week¡¯s ranking through certain methods, and different points will be awarded based on these rankings each week."


    "Points can be used to exchange for cultivation resources within Celestial Speed Training Camp!"


    As he spoke, a virtual screen unfolded directly in the vast plaza.


    On the screen, there was the exchange list for Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    "Hmm? Tier Four Meridian Breaking Pill? This is the best pill for impacting meridians. Just one would cost at least tens of millions of Federal Points outside."


    "There¡¯s even Tier Four Golden Core Spirit Liquid! Even in Celestial Speed Star City, Golden Core Spirit Liquid is incredibly scarce!"


    As everyone present looked at the exchange list on the screen, they gasped.


    They saw many Tier Four products on it.


    Tier Four products are things ordinary people rarely come into contact with in their lifetime. Whether they are pills, spirit liquids, or mechanical prosthetics, these items can¡¯t simply be bought with Federal Points.


    They must be exchanged with merit points from the Human Federation. Even if someone is willing to exchange them for Federal Points, a Tier Four product starts at tens of millions of Federal Points.


    Lu Sheng was slightly shocked upon seeing the exchange list, but quickly regained his composure.


    "The list doesn¡¯t specify the points required for exchange, but judging by the value of these Tier Four products, the points needed must be extremely high."


    "This isn¡¯t about Celestial Speed Training Camp being rich; it¡¯s more like they¡¯re drawing a big pie for us!"


    Lu Sheng remained exceedingly calm, realizing that such good things wouldn¡¯t simply fall into their laps. Even if the Celestial Speed Training Camp had these items, they wouldn¡¯t be obtainable in a short time.


    On the high platform, Liu Feng watched with growing satisfaction at everyone¡¯s reactions below, and with another wave of his hand, the virtual screen changed again, projecting a set of virtual cabins.


    Liu Feng explained, "Additionally, our Celestial Speed Training Camp has also set up the ¡¯Void Star Realm¡¯!"


    "Void Star Realm is a product combining Spiritual Qi and technology from the Human Federation. It can create a special virtual world which connects over a hundred training camps, including Celestial Speed Training Camp. It gathers all the geniuses from these training camps into one space for combat." S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Members of all training camps can engage in combat simulations within the Void Star Realm. The pain from these simulations can be perfectly mimicked, making simulated battles indistinguishable from actual combat, while not affecting the body."


    "Moreover, the weekly ranking rotation will also occur within the Void Star Realm!"


    "All cultivation and martial arts techniques in Celestial Speed Training Camp are freely accessible. If you have any questions, you can ask me or Ning He. If it¡¯s not within our expertise, you can consult coaches from other training camps via the Void Star Realm, but asking a coach requires points."


    Liu Feng¡¯s introduction filled the members of Celestial Speed Training Camp with anticipation.


    Then, Liu Feng introduced other points about Celestial Speed Training Camp for another hour.


    After listening attentively, Lu Sheng felt a bit of a headache.


    The benefits of Celestial Speed Training Camp are great, but everything requires points.


    Even living accommodations deduct a certain amount of points daily, and staying in Room A-1 costs ten points per day.


    "Points... are hard currency within the training camp!"


    Lu Sheng shook his head, and at that moment, his personal terminal displayed a message.


    It indicated Lu Sheng had received two hundred points.


    Among these two hundred points, one hundred were for ranking first, and the other hundred were for Lu Sheng¡¯s special talent reward.


    "Two hundred points, but just seven days of room fee deducts seventy points, leaving very little."


    After lamenting for a while, Lu Sheng opened the Celestial Speed Training Camp exchange list.


    Lu Sheng was very clear about his purpose in coming to Celestial Speed Training Camp, which is to improve his strength!


    While most other members were enthusiastically exploring the Void Star Realm, Lu Sheng was already looking for suitable cultivation resources on the exchange list.


    "Tier Four Meridian Breaking Pill: 10000 points!"


    "Essence of Qi and Blood: 20000 points!"


    "..."


    Lu Sheng stared at the Tier Four products above, falling into silence. The cheapest suitable Tier Four product for Martial Artists cost at least ten thousand points, and his two hundred points weren¡¯t even close.


    "It really is a pie in the sky!"


    Lu Sheng mumbled, then looked at Tier Three cultivation resources. The prices dropped significantly.


    "Tier Three Vein Nourishing Pill: 5 points!"


    "Tier Three Qi Blood Pill: 5 points!"


    "..."


    After contemplating for a moment, Lu Sheng tried to exchange a few Vein Nourishing Pills first, then headed back to his room.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s actions were also noticed by Liu Feng and Ning He on the high platform.


    Seeing behind the scenes what Lu Sheng exchanged, Liu Feng slightly raised his eyebrows: "This kid clearly knows what he needs. I¡¯ve read his file; his combat experience is excellent, but just broke through Tier Three, so his cultivation is slightly weak."


    Ning He beside him nodded with a smile: "Indeed, cultivation is the foundation of everything."


    After exchanging smiles with Liu Feng, Ning He turned away.


    Back in his room, Lu Sheng quickly received the exchanged Vein Nourishing Pills delivered. Without wasting much time, he took the Vein Nourishing Pills and entered cultivation again.

 Chapter 70 Advanced Route of Five Elements Fist, Rumors and Gossip

    Chapter 70: Chapter 70 Advanced Route of Five Elements Fist, Rumors and GossipThe next day, Lu Sheng woke up from his cultivation and exhaled a long breath of stale air. The system panel had already appeared before him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Hundred Veins Realm (13/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (10/100) LV3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm, Jia Wood Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (10/100) LV2]


    After a night of cultivation, coupled with the Vein Nourishing Pill, Lu Sheng had opened up a few more veins, bringing his progress to thirteen percent.


    "At this rate, in a few more days, I will reach thirty percent progress and then break through to the mid-stage of the Hundred Veins Realm!"


    Lu Sheng smiled, circulated his Qi Blood to move his limbs, and got up to head to the canteen.


    In the Celestial Speed Training Camp, the canteen was free of charge, and the food contained a lot of Spiritual Qi, which was beneficial for both cultivators and martial artists.


    As for the Mechanical Transformers, specialized prosthetic engineers were equipped to maintain their mechanical prosthetics.


    It must be said that, aside from the constant need for points, the benefits of the Celestial Speed Training Camp were indeed impressive. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Sheng picked up a few foods and sat down to eat. At this moment, there were already quite a few members of the training camp in the canteen.


    So much so that the canteen was abuzz with discussions.


    "The Void Star Realm is really good. Although I have only fought a few battles, I feel my combat experience is becoming richer."


    "Exactly, the time needed to break through from Rank 3 to Rank 4 is too lengthy. It¡¯s better to improve combat experience in the Void Star Realm. This way, in the next week¡¯s ranking shifts, better ranks can be achieved."


    Some familiar members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp sat together, eating while discussing the Void Star Realm.


    Even though it was only a day¡¯s time, they had gained immensely.


    For them, the time to break through to Rank 4 was too long, and coupled with the ranking system, they preferred to focus on improving combat experience.


    This way, their combat strength increased, allowing them to achieve good ranks in subsequent ranking shifts.


    Listening to these discussions, Lu Sheng remained silent.


    This choice was not wrong, but Lu Sheng, with the system panel, could steadily improve his cultivation every day, making his need for the Void Star Realm vastly different from these people.


    The enhancement of combat strength comes either from combat ability or martial arts insights, and most importantly... cultivation!


    If one can suppress others with absolute realm or strength, there¡¯s no need for the so-called cross-level battles. This has always been Lu Sheng¡¯s principle.


    This is also the path Lu Sheng set for himself upon arriving here.


    Enhancing cultivation is the most important!


    Listening and eating simultaneously, Lu Sheng soon finished his breakfast and prepared to return to his room to continue cultivating.


    At this moment, he encountered Wang Ziyao from Mofeng City, whom he met on the bus.


    "Lu Sheng? I¡¯ve been looking for you. Chen Mo and I are planning to try the Void Star Realm¡¯s combat simulation later. Do you have any interest? You can join us!"


    Wang Ziyao smiled sweetly at Lu Sheng.


    Initially, they didn¡¯t take Lu Sheng seriously, considering he was merely a martial artist from the small place of Qiming City.


    Until... Lu Sheng became the only exceptional talent in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, wanting to forge closer ties.


    However, to their invitation, Lu Sheng simply smiled faintly: "No, I¡¯d rather focus on improving my cultivation."


    "Well... alright then."


    Wang Ziyao clearly felt a bit disappointed, having missed a chance to get closer to Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng passed by them and walked out of the canteen, but soon, he was blocked by another figure.


    "Lu Sheng!"


    Du Hua looked at Lu Sheng with a somewhat complex expression.


    "What¡¯s up?"


    Lu Sheng looked at Du Hua with curiosity.


    Du Hua took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Lu Sheng, I want to challenge you. Would you be willing to compete with me in the Void Star Realm?"


    Lu Sheng¡¯s possession of exceptional talent had caused Du Hua to lose face, and he had long wanted to find an opportunity to compete with Lu Sheng. As the top student of Celestial Speed High School, he didn¡¯t want to be overshadowed by a martial artist from the Surface City.


    So, today he specifically sought out Lu Sheng to issue a duel challenge.


    However...


    Lu Sheng shook his head: "I don¡¯t have time. I¡¯m busy cultivating. Maybe next time."


    With that, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t linger and left straight away.


    Du Hua stood alone watching Lu Sheng¡¯s departing figure, his face somewhat livid.


    "This guy..."


    Du Hua clenched his fists, feeling immensely frustrated as though his punches were landing on cotton.


    ...


    In the next two days, Lu Sheng¡¯s routine was basically the same.


    Cultivation, eating, and sleeping.


    Other than mealtimes, when he showed up in public, he stayed in his room the rest of the time, focusing on improving his cultivation.


    Originally, Lu Sheng¡¯s exceptional talent had caused the entire training camp to notice him, with many eager to understand what made his talent so special.


    However, their observations over the past few days led them to make some guesses about Lu Sheng.


    "Perhaps... this guy¡¯s talent is good, but his actual combat ability... needs to be questioned."


    "Otherwise, why hasn¡¯t he entered the Void Star Realm for many days? I haven¡¯t seen his name on the combat simulation leaderboard."


    "Is he... afraid to expose his true combat strength?"


    Such speculations were numerous. But all of this, whether Lu Sheng knew or not, he wouldn¡¯t care.


    ...


    In Room No. 1 of Jia Block, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on the bed and gradually ceased the operation of the Longevity Technique.


    "The best time for cultivation is at night when the Array of All Heavens is active, ideally paired with the Vein Nourishing Pill for maximum efficiency. During the day... I can use this time to learn martial arts knowledge and enhance my martial arts insights!"


    Lu Sheng spoke softly.


    Then, Lu Sheng opened the Martial Arts Library of the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    "Now, my Longevity Technique can still be improved, but the Five Elements Fist has reached its limit. The next step is to comprehend the realms of the other three attributes."


    "I can check the advanced martial arts of the Five Elements Fist."


    As he spoke, Lu Sheng began searching for the advanced martial arts of the Five Elements Fist in the library.


    Soon, information on advanced martial arts of the Five Elements Fist came into Lu Sheng¡¯s view, which he studied carefully.


    After one to two hours, Lu Sheng finally understood the advancement path of the Five Elements Fist.

 Chapter 71 Five Elements Mental Realm

    Chapter 71: Chapter 71 Five Elements Mental RealmThrough reviewing the knowledge about Five Elements Fist in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, Lu Sheng learned that there are three advancement routes for the Five Elements Fist!


    The first one is the most basic, advancing with a single attribute mental realm, for example, Ding Fire Realm, and later advancing to other fire attribute fist techniques.


    This is the route that most martial artists who practice the Five Elements Fist follow.


    The second route is somewhat more challenging, involving advancement with two or more attribute mental realms. Through the interaction and counteraction of attributes, one can learn advanced fist techniques. Because of the mastery of multiple attribute mental realms, those who follow this route yield more powerful results.


    Generally, only martial artists with certain talents can learn this.


    As for the third route...


    It involves comprehending all five mental realms of the Five Elements Fist and finally fusing them into the Five Elements Realm. From there, one can advance to learn the Great Five Elements Fist.


    The Great Five Elements Fist is known as the most domineering fist technique in the advancement lineup of the Five Elements Fist, due to the Five Elements Realm having no weaknesses and immense power.


    "With my current mastery of the mental realms, I can already follow the second route. However, since I have the system panel, it¡¯s natural that I aim for the Great Five Elements Fist."


    "If I¡¯m going to do it, I¡¯ll go for the strongest route!"


    With a clear target in mind, Lu Sheng closed the knowledge base of the Five Elements Fist and opened his personal terminal.


    "I still have seventy points left. To comprehend the remaining three mental realms, the best method is to consult the instructors and get their guidance."


    Lu Sheng pondered. The two mental realms he currently mastered, apart from the Ding Fire Realm, were largely due to Gao Feng¡¯s guidance for the Jia Wood Realm.


    After a moment of thought, Lu Sheng opened the instructor list of the Celestial Speed Training Camp and searched using the Five Elements Fist mental realms tag.


    Soon, a series of instructor information appeared.


    "Wang Chaoran: Instructor at Celestial Speed Training Camp, master of Ding Fire and Ren Water Realms."


    "Bai Meng: Instructor at Celestial Speed Training Camp, master of Jia Wood and Geng Gold Realms."


    "Liu Feng: Instructor at Celestial Speed Training Camp, master of Ren Water and Xu Earth Realms."


    "..."


    Scanning through a series of instructor information, Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze finally fell on Liu Feng.


    "From the current perspective, Instructor Liu Feng seems to be the most suitable person for me to consult, and he is also the head of the Celestial Speed Training Camp."


    Lu Sheng smiled, then opened Liu Feng¡¯s information panel and sent a consultation request.


    Meanwhile, in Liu Feng¡¯s office, Liu Feng also received Lu Sheng¡¯s request and smiled slightly, "Guidance on the Five Elements Fist? It seems this young fellow is preparing to advance the Five Elements Fist."


    "Interesting."


    Immediately, Liu Feng agreed to Lu Sheng¡¯s request.


    Since Liu Feng is an instructor in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, Lu Sheng didn¡¯t need to meet through the Void Star Realm; instead, he went directly to Liu Feng¡¯s office upon receiving the message.


    Although called an office, it was actually a small cultivation room.


    Liu Feng stood in front of Lu Sheng, dressed in a black vest, with a serious expression, "I haven¡¯t mastered the Five Elements Fist mental realms deeply; I only have Xu Earth Realm and Ren Water Realm, so I¡¯ll only be able to guide you through these two realms."


    "Five points per hour of guidance. Understood?"


    Lu Sheng nodded.


    Seeing this, Liu Feng didn¡¯t waste words and immediately started with the Five Elements Fist opening stance.


    "Xu Earth Realm, primarily featuring weight and massiveness, using the momentum of the land to crush others!"


    "Its force is like a dragon turning, capable of both offense and defense!"


    As Liu Feng spoke, he delivered a punch.


    The Xu Earth Realm burst out instantly, and even though Lu Sheng was not the target of Liu Feng¡¯s attack, he could still feel an exceedingly terrifying oppressive aura just from Liu Feng.


    Suddenly, Liu Feng¡¯s momentum changed from previously domineering to exceedingly gentle.


    "Ren Water Realm handles hardness with softness. Everything originates from water; water can be the source of life initiation or as cold as ice, sharply piercing to the bone!"


    Liu Feng¡¯s voice continuously reverberated in Lu Sheng¡¯s ears, making Lu Sheng suddenly enlightened.


    Watching Liu Feng¡¯s continuous display of fist techniques, Lu Sheng gradually gained understanding of the Xu Earth Realm and Ren Water Realm.


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery +2]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery +2]


    ...


    For the next few days, Lu Sheng spent his nights using the Array of All Heavens and Vein Nourishing Pill to impact his meridians, while during the day he followed Liu Feng to comprehend the Xu Earth and Ren Water Realms.


    Five days passed quickly.


    During these five days, not only did Lu Sheng¡¯s understanding of the Xu Earth and Ren Water Realms deepen, but his cultivation progress was also very stable.


    He could steadily increase his progress by five points daily, but... upon reaching thirty in the Hundred Veins Realm, the speed dropped to two points per day.


    Lu Sheng roughly understood the reason for this situation.


    Reaching thirty meant he moved from the early-stage Hundred Veins to the mid-stage Hundred Veins, and this small realm upgrade increased the difficulty of subsequent cultivation.


    One day, as sunlight gently penetrated through Lu Sheng¡¯s window, it woke him up from cultivation.


    Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes, and with a slight thought, the system panel appeared in front of him.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Occupation: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Hundred Veins Realm (32/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (30/100) Level 3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm, Jia Wood Realm]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) Level 5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (35/100) Level 2] Sear?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Mid-stage Hundred Veins now, with improvements in Longevity Technique and Basic Martial Arts Mastery. But progressing only two points daily is slow; maybe when Longevity Technique advances to Level 4, this efficiency will increase."


    "Comprehending mental realms also enhances my Basic Martial Arts Mastery, which in turn supports the Longevity Technique. Level 4 Longevity Technique is within reach!"


    Looking at the system panel, Lu Sheng smiled. These past days had been greatly beneficial for him.


    "I already have a rough outline of the Xu Earth Realm in my mind. Let¡¯s consult Instructor Liu Feng once more and hope to master the Xu Earth Realm this time!"


    Lu Sheng slowly stood up, checked his personal terminal, and saw he had fifteen points left. However, he wasn¡¯t worried; the test was tomorrow, and he would receive new points then.


    After spending five points, Lu Sheng left his room and headed towards Liu Feng¡¯s office.


    Quickly, Lu Sheng arrived at Liu Feng¡¯s office. Due to familiarity over the past few days, Liu Feng didn¡¯t waste words and once again demonstrated the Xu Earth Realm.

 Chapter 72: Xu Earth Realm, Entering the Void Star Realm

    Chapter 72: Chapter 72: Xu Earth Realm, Entering the Void Star RealmAfter demonstrating Xu Earth Realm, Liu Feng finally let out a long breath, looked at Lu Sheng, and said with a smile.


    "How was it?"


    Lu Sheng did not answer Liu Feng¡¯s question but stood there thoughtfully, one hand stroking his chin and sinking into deep thought.


    Seeing this, Liu Feng did not disturb Lu Sheng. He knew very well that Lu Sheng was in a state of insight at the moment and could not be disturbed lightly. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "It truly is a special-grade seed with Qi Blood Illusion. Only five days and he has gained some insight into Xu Earth Realm. At this speed, he might fully understand Xu Earth Realm within half a month. This speed... is somewhat frightening!"


    Liu Feng stood nearby, feeling a bit emotional.


    Just as Liu Feng was feeling sentimental, Lu Sheng, who was deep in thought, suddenly moved.


    Lu Sheng assumed the starting stance of Five Elements Fist.


    Suddenly, a mysterious aura began to seep out little by little from Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    "Hmm?"


    Liu Feng felt the aura emanating from Lu Sheng and was instantly stunned, his pupils constricting immediately.


    "This is..."


    Liu Feng exclaimed, following Lu Sheng¡¯s movements.


    Rumbling!!


    Within Lu Sheng¡¯s body, Qi Blood surged, as if carrying turbulent earth waves, like a dragon turning over in the ground, instantly sweeping out.


    Lu Sheng executed an entire set of Five Elements Fist, with the momentum of a dragon, overturning the heavens and earth.


    "Xu Earth Realm!!"


    Liu Feng looked at Lu Sheng in disbelief. He initially thought Lu Sheng¡¯s previous contemplation was merely due to his insight into Xu Earth Realm, which had already surprised Liu Feng.


    But now...


    Lu Sheng had directly mastered Xu Earth Realm.


    This talent...


    "It truly is a special-grade seed with Qi Blood Illusion. With such talent, it won¡¯t be long before he fully masters Five Elements Realm and advances to Great Five Elements Fist!"


    Liu Feng felt deeply moved, looking at Lu Sheng with a bit of shock in his eyes.


    At the same time, a cold system voice echoed in Lu Sheng¡¯s ears.


    [Ding, Xu Earth Realm mastery successful!]


    Gradually, Lu Sheng opened his eyes, and at this moment, his lips slightly curved into a smile.


    "The third Mental Realm. Although I haven¡¯t mastered Ren Water Realm yet, after five days of advice from Officer Liu Feng, I have some insights. It looks like it won¡¯t be long before I master Ren Water Realm too."


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly, then looked at Liu Feng: "Thank you for your guidance, officer."


    Listening to these words, Liu Feng felt a bit helpless. Although his guidance was involved, it was more due to Lu Sheng¡¯s talent. Otherwise, even if he gave it his all, it wouldn¡¯t be possible to understand Xu Earth Realm so quickly.


    "Alright, today¡¯s lesson ends here. You should consolidate your Xu Earth Realm. Tomorrow is the day of the test, and I hope you maintain your current position."


    Liu Feng offered some encouragement, then left the room, leaving it to Lu Sheng to consolidate his cultivation.


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t procrastinate, he simply consolidated for a moment, then slowly opened his eyes.


    "Indeed, tomorrow is the test. According to the officer, the test will be in the Void Star Realm. Although I don¡¯t need to temper my combat experience there, I still need to get used to it beforehand. If the combat environment is different, it might hinder me."


    As he spoke, Lu Sheng walked out of Liu Feng¡¯s office, heading towards the location of the Void Star Realm.


    Soon, Lu Sheng arrived at a large flathouse. Inside the flathouse were numerous virtual cabins used for connecting to the Void Star Realm.


    Just as Lu Sheng entered the flathouse, he saw Wang Ziyao and Chen Mo rising from the virtual cabins. It was evident they had just come out from the Void Star Realm.


    "Lu Sheng? Tomorrow is the test and you are only coming to the Void Star Realm now?"


    Wang Ziyao looked at Lu Sheng with some surprise, while Chen Mo, standing beside her, pursed his lips and muttered softly, "Last-minute cramming."


    Lu Sheng glanced at the two of them, hearing Chen Mo¡¯s words but not minding. He merely found an empty virtual cabin and, following the instructions of the staff, lay down.


    Seeing Lu Sheng ignoring them, Wang Ziyao felt a bit awkward, while Chen Mo¡¯s face revealed a hint of anger.


    "That guy... truly arrogant!"


    Chen Mo was somewhat annoyed by Lu Sheng.


    While speaking, Chen Mo tapped on his Communication Bracelet, searching for something.


    "What are you doing?"


    Wang Ziyao looked at Chen Mo with some confusion. Chen Mo, while operating the bracelet, said, "I¡¯m telling Du Hua. Du Hua has always wanted to duel Lu Sheng, right? Now that Lu Sheng is in the Void Star Realm, it¡¯s a good chance to do Du Hua a favor."


    Wang Ziyao was silent for a moment after hearing this but did not stop Chen Mo¡¯s actions.


    ...


    Lu Sheng had no idea about Wang Ziyao and Chen Mo¡¯s actions. At this moment, he was already lying in the virtual cabin, thin data lines connecting to his body, faintly sensing the tiny electric current.


    Buzz buzz buzz!!


    In his ears, a soft buzzing sound appeared.


    In a moment, Lu Sheng¡¯s vision suddenly began to distort and change. Within a breath, Lu Sheng found himself in a virtual space.


    "Welcome to Void Star Realm, please register your account."


    A gentle female voice sounded in Lu Sheng¡¯s ear.


    "Register? It¡¯s just like an online game?"


    Lu Sheng found it somewhat novel and followed the instructions, step by step, to register.


    After completing the registration, the scene shifted and Lu Sheng appeared in a plaza filled with shadows, extending beyond sight.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze fell upon a function bar in the upper right corner, labeled "Rankings." Clicking it, densely packed names appeared.


    Each name was marked with their win rate and ranking, including their system and style, as well as their qualification levels in the Apocalypse Training Camp.


    "Hmm? Two thousand slots, yet only about six hundred Martial Artists?"


    Lu Sheng looked, feeling somewhat surprised.


    It¡¯s known that within the lower ranks of Transcendants, Martial Artists have the largest numbers. Yet, in the Apocalypse Training Camp¡¯s two thousand members, only less than one-third are from the Martial Artist System.


    The rest are Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers. This ratio... is somewhat low.


    Silently, Lu Sheng looked at the rankings and searched for members with special qualifications. Soon, their names popped up.


    "Hmm? Under the Martial Artist System, there are only two special qualifications, including myself?"

 Chapter 73 Lu Sheng: Logged Off

    Chapter 73: Chapter 73 Lu Sheng: Logged Off"So...among the candidates on Tianqi Star this year, only I and this guy have condensed the Qi Blood Illusion?"


    Lu Sheng looked at the data on the screen and blinked.


    Although Lu Sheng didn¡¯t know what the requirements were for special qualification, judging by his own situation, this guy who, like himself, was a Martial Artist and also listed as special qualification must also be a prodigy who condensed the Qi Blood Illusion.


    After taking a glance, Lu Sheng closed the ranking list and found the entrance to the combat simulation.


    Lu Sheng did not forget his purpose for coming here, which was simply to adapt to the combat test. After adjusting, he would return to cultivate and improve his cultivation level, which was his main goal.


    [Searching for opponent, please wait...]


    In front, a line of subtitles popped up.


    After a brief wait, the screen in front changed again, and he found himself on a fighting ring.


    In the ring, a young man in an ordinary shirt was already waiting for him.


    Upon seeing his data, the young man in the shirt¡¯s eyes lit up.


    "A Martial Artist? And just newly registered? Looks like this is a free win for me!"


    As he spoke, several flying swords floated around the young man, each emitting a sharp aura.


    Cultivator!


    Lu Sheng glanced at the opponent, sensing the aura, and discovered that the young man¡¯s aura was almost identical to Mu Bing¡¯s, whom he had fought before.


    "Mu Bing is considered a true prodigy in Qiming City, but in the Tianqi Training Camp, any random cultivator is comparable to, or even better than, Mu Bing..."


    Lu Sheng sighed slightly in his heart.


    He then started to feel the difference between the combat simulation and real combat.


    "The strength is similar to reality, and the movement of Qi Blood is exactly the same as in the real world. This Void Star Realm... truly is a product of cutting-edge technology combined with Spiritual Qi."


    As Lu Sheng adapted, the young man¡¯s attack drew nearer.


    The sharp aura emitted by numerous flying swords sealed off all of Lu Sheng¡¯s escape routes, giving him no chance to escape.


    However...


    Lu Sheng merely glanced at it, and the Qi Blood within him flowed instantly as he threw out a horizontal punch.


    Back in the early-stage of Hundred Veins, Lu Sheng could crush Mu Bing with sheer strength. Now in the mid-stage of Hundred Veins, there¡¯s no reason he can¡¯t crush the guy in front of him!


    Bam!!


    With a dull explosive sound, the flying swords attacking Lu Sheng were instantly destroyed by the immense force, their energy cores shattered as well.


    Without giving the young man any chance to react, Lu Sheng closed in and threw another horizontal punch.


    His fist, carrying a raging Qi Blood, fiercely struck the young man.


    With such speed, the young man couldn¡¯t react, and his body exploded instantly.


    [Victory]


    Two huge characters hovered in front of Lu Sheng on the ring.


    "So this is combat simulation? It¡¯s almost no different from real combat, but... there are still some subtle differences. It seems I haven¡¯t completely adapted yet."


    Lu Sheng pondered the recent situation for a moment, then clicked to search for opponents again, ready to try a few more matches.


    After three more matches, Lu Sheng defeated each opponent with lightning speed, ending the fights in the shortest time possible.


    "It¡¯s almost enough now, though I felt a bit uncomfortable at first, after a few more fights... I think I¡¯ve completely adapted."


    "Alright, that¡¯s enough for today."


    Lu Sheng twisted his neck, then closed the combat simulation, preparing to leave the Void Star Realm.


    ...


    Meanwhile, in the outer flat house, Du Hua¡¯s figure slowly appeared, surrounded by quite a few people who came to watch the fun.


    "Lu Sheng entered the Void Star Realm?"


    Du Hua loudly asked as soon as he came in, looking a bit excited.


    Last time, Lu Sheng blatantly ignored his challenge, making Du Hua lose some face. He tried several times to search for Lu Sheng and challenge him, but found that Lu Sheng hadn¡¯t even registered.


    Now that Lu Sheng had finally come to the Void Star Realm, Du Hua didn¡¯t want to miss the opportunity. He wanted to see what made Lu Sheng worthy of the special qualification!


    As the top student of Celestial Speed High School, he didn¡¯t believe he would be weaker than someone from Surface City!


    Chen Mo nodded beside him: "Lu Sheng is already in."


    Du Hua smiled, then immediately lay back into the Virtual Cabin, entering the Void Star Realm.


    The crowd, who were ready to watch the fun, laughed cheerfully and began to prepare to enter the Void Star Realm too.


    Just as they were getting ready to lie down, they saw a Virtual Cabin slowly opening.


    Then, Lu Sheng appeared before them.


    "Hmm?"


    The crowd looked at Lu Sheng in surprise. Before they could react, Lu Sheng ignored their gazes and hurriedly walked out of the flat house.


    It was only after Lu Sheng¡¯s figure disappeared from their sight that they reacted.


    "Wait... Did Lu Sheng just... leave?"


    "What about Du Hua?"


    They looked at each other and fell into silence.


    "Du Hua just came, and Lu Sheng already left. Besides, judging by Lu Sheng¡¯s behavior, it seemed he was in a hurry..."


    "Could it be that Lu Sheng isn¡¯t good at real combat, as the rumors say?"


    Someone couldn¡¯t help but say.


    "It¡¯s very possible. Otherwise, why didn¡¯t he dare to fight Du Hua before? If I had special qualification, I wouldn¡¯t tolerate others challenging me."


    "Unless I couldn¡¯t win."


    They exchanged glances, then couldn¡¯t help but laugh.


    "Special qualification but not good at real combat, after all, he¡¯s just a Martial Artist. This time, it looks like we all have a chance to take the top spot."


    "Hahahaha."


    ...


    Meanwhile, Du Hua happily connected to the Void Star Realm, entering the virtual square, and without hesitation, searched for Lu Sheng¡¯s name in the combat simulation.


    "Last time you got away, this time you¡¯re in the Void Star Realm. I don¡¯t believe you would refuse my challenge in front of so many people! Even if you do refuse, hehe, a special qualification rejecting a first-class qualification challenge, word will get around, and your reputation in the Tianqi Training Camp would tarnish."


    Du Hua smiled and looked at the search bar.


    Very quickly, Lu Sheng¡¯s name and avatar appeared in the search bar. But upon getting Lu Sheng¡¯s information, the smile on Du Hua¡¯s face froze. S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Logged off!"

 Chapter 74 Test Begins!

    Chapter 74: Chapter 74 Test Begins!Du Hua: ???


    Upon seeing the message that Lu Sheng had already logged off, Du Hua¡¯s mind was filled with questions.


    But shortly after his initial doubts, the fury in Du Hua¡¯s heart became completely uncontainable.


    "Lu Sheng!!!"


    In the plaza of the Void Star Realm, Du Hua¡¯s unwilling roar echoed.


    Du Hua emerged from the Void Star Realm with a sullen face, listening to the discussions around him.


    "Although we can¡¯t check Lu Sheng¡¯s recent battle records, based on my understanding of Martial Artists, even those who entered the Celestial Speed Training Camp with us are not a match for Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers in the same realm!"


    "That¡¯s right, even though Lu Sheng has special qualifications and might have condensed the Qi Blood Illusion, the Qi Blood Illusion only grants Martial Artists the ability to rival other Transcendents. We are all selected elites from various regions, each excellent in the same realm. Even if he has condensed a Qi Blood Illusion, Lu Sheng¡¯s combat power might not exceed ours!"


    The discussion among the crowd slightly embarrassed those members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp who shared Martial Artist designation with Lu Sheng.


    They were also Martial Artists, having engaged in numerous actual combats in recent days, but their win rates were often not impressive. The conversations were slightly uncomfortable for them.


    As Martial Artists, they were more aware of how powerful those able to condense the Qi Blood Illusion are. They believed Lu Sheng might indeed rival Cultivators and Mechanical Transformers in the same realm.


    But... they couldn¡¯t see Lu Sheng¡¯s actual combat data, so they lacked confidence.


    Listening to people¡¯s discussion, Du Hua¡¯s anger slightly subsided.


    "No wonder you don¡¯t dare accept my challenge... Martial Artist... Humph, even if you have condensed the Qi Blood Illusion, I can still suppress you!"


    Du Hua¡¯s heart surged with strong confidence.


    "In tomorrow¡¯s actual combat testing... I will surely replace him as the first place!"


    "Celestial Speed Training Camp¡¯s first place can only be me!"


    ...


    The next day, Lu Sheng awakened from his cultivation.


    Exhaling a long breath of turbid air, Lu Sheng smiled.


    "Progress has reached thirty-five. After reaching the mid-stage Hundred Veins, even with the effect of the Vein Nourishing Pill, the progress can only increase by three points a day. At this rate, it will take more than a week to reach the late-stage Hundred Veins."


    "It seems that besides trying out the Great Five Elements Fist, I need to improve the progress of the Longevity Technique. Enhancing cultivation efficiency will connect the meridians and challenge the three major limits of the human body as soon as possible."


    Speaking, Lu Sheng also rose from the bed, stretched lazily, did some simple washing, and walked out of the room.


    "Today is the testing day. Just as my points are exhausted, I need to maintain my first place and replenish my points."


    Lu Sheng walked out of the room towards the Virtual Cabin in the Void Star Realm.


    Probably due to the test, the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp had already arrived early at the Virtual Cabin.


    When Lu Sheng reached the Virtual Cabin, many people were already waiting. Upon seeing Lu Sheng, many eyes fell on him, and the room was filled with whispers.


    Lu Sheng ignored it all, quietly finding a spot to wait for the test to begin.


    As time passed, after a few minutes, all members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp had arrived. Liu Feng and Ning He, the two major leaders of the camp, also appeared in the Virtual Cabin.


    Liu Feng waved lightly, and the room instantly became quiet.


    "I believe everyone knows what¡¯s going to happen shortly, so I won¡¯t waste more words. Everyone enters the Void Star Realm, then I will individually create a Virtual Space for you to be matched for battles."


    "After the sixth round, those with a win rate below fifty percent will be considered eliminated. After the eighth round, those with a win rate below seventy percent will be considered eliminated!"


    "And so on, each subsequent round will have win rate requirements."


    "In the tenth round, the two highest-ranking members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp will battle each other, ultimately determining the first-place holder for the week!"


    "Get ready and enter the Void Star Realm!"


    Liu Feng briefly explained the rules of this test and signaled everyone to enter the Void Star Realm.


    Lu Sheng arrived at his previous Virtual Cabin and lay down directly.


    Du Hua glanced at Lu Sheng, sneered, and also went to his position to enter the Void Star Realm.


    ...


    In the simulation space of the Celestial Speed Training Camp in the Void Star Realm.


    Lu Sheng stood quietly on the platform, waiting for the system to assign his opponent.


    Only after a minute, a white light flickered in front of Lu Sheng, and then a young man appeared.


    "Lu Sheng?"


    The opponent looked at Lu Sheng, evidently surprised, but soon his face revealed strong fighting intent.


    "I didn¡¯t expect to encounter you in the first match. As a genius with special qualifications, you must have condensed the Qi Blood Illusion!"


    The opponent looked at Lu Sheng with bright eyes, carrying a sense of expectation.


    Lu Sheng glanced at him and found that he was also a Martial Artist, then slightly nodded.


    "No wonder..."


    The young man smiled and then seriously asked, "Could you show me the Qi Blood Illusion? I stayed in the Qi Blood Realm for a month, trying to break through the hundred Qi Blood cards but eventually failed."


    "So... could you fulfill my wish?"


    Listening to the young man¡¯s words, Lu Sheng calmly said, "Sure, make your move."


    The young man¡¯s face beamed, and an instant surge of powerful Qi Blood erupted from him. Although he was just an early-stage Hundred Veins, the strength of his Qi Blood far exceeded most early-stage Hundred Veins Martial Artists outside.


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    The young man roared, his Qi Blood flowing through his fist, seeming to carry the sound of thunder, enveloped in a destructive force, and it rushed towards Lu Sheng.


    Clearly, the young man used his full strength.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s face showed a hint of seriousness, and blood-colored illusions slowly emerged behind him.


    "To show my respect... I¡¯ll defeat you with my strongest strike."


    Lu Sheng seriously spoke, the Qi Blood Illusion on his back instantly enhanced him. Lu Sheng¡¯s steps slightly stopped, and his right fist exploded at that moment.


    Qi Blood gathered, carrying the weight of the earth and filled with abundant life force, finally bursting like wildfire!


    Xu Earth Realm! Jia Wood Realm! Ding Fire Realm!


    Earth generates wood, wood generates fire!


    Rumble!!!


    The sound of explosions filled the platform as Lu Sheng¡¯s fist collided with the young man¡¯s fist.


    The fist... instantly suppressed the thunderous sounds.


    In just a moment, the young man¡¯s face twisted, and along with his body...


    He disintegrated instantly!

 Chapter 75 5 Consecutive Wins!

    Chapter 75: Chapter 75 5 Consecutive Wins!The youth¡¯s body gradually deteriorated, but before disappearing, Lu Sheng saw a hint of satisfaction on the youth¡¯s face.


    "So... Martial Artists can be this powerful too!"


    The youth¡¯s voice echoed within the arena, though his body was already disappearing with flashes of white light, completely vanishing from the arena.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s first battle officially ended.


    [Allocating the second battle opponent for you, please wait...]


    A subtitle popped up in front of him.


    Lu Sheng stretched his body and silently waited.


    After waiting for another minute, amidst the flickering white light, a member of the Celestial Speed Training Camp appeared before Lu Sheng.


    "Lu Sheng?"


    Like the previous Martial Artist, this person showed a surprised look upon seeing Lu Sheng, but the surprise soon turned into a smile.


    "I didn¡¯t expect to meet a Special Aptitude in the second match. Perfect timing, if I can defeat a Special Aptitude, my evaluation with the instructor will definitely be higher!"


    The person smiled and, in an instant, he soared into the air, with numerous flying swords floating beside him. The quantity... was one more than Mu Bing!


    Ten flying swords!


    "A Martial Artist is still a Martial Artist, even if they have Special Aptitude, even if they have condensed a Qi Blood Illusion, before us cultivators... they¡¯re still ants!"


    The newcomer looked down at Lu Sheng condescendingly, with a trace of ridicule in his eyes.


    The next moment...


    Accompanied by the sounds of swords, the force fields engraved inside the flying swords erupted instantly.


    Different force fields intertwined together, forming a terrifying slaughter, headed towards Lu Sheng.


    To obtain the quota for the Celestial Speed Training Camp, the other party wasn¡¯t stupid. Although they looked down on martial artists, they clearly knew that they absolutely must not let a martial artist get close.


    Otherwise, even if the opponent hasn¡¯t condensed a Qi Blood Illusion, they might bring some trouble.


    Moreover...


    This was Lu Sheng, a Martial Artist of Special Aptitude who had condensed a Qi Blood Illusion. Though his words were dismissive, while speaking, his actions were cautious, and his heart was heavy.


    Using the flight ability of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, his goal was... to continuously kite Lu Sheng, exhaust Lu Sheng¡¯s strength, and when the time is right... deliver the final blow!


    However...


    Reality was often harsh, contrary to beautiful imaginations.


    Facing the intertwined force fields, Lu Sheng¡¯s expression was calm. He gently opened his mouth and said, "The same old trick, don¡¯t you cultivators have any other kinds of attack methods?"


    "Hmm?"


    The newcomer was startled by Lu Sheng¡¯s words, momentarily unable to react to his meaning.


    But in the next instant, his pupils contracted sharply.


    He saw Lu Sheng leap high from the ground like a cannonball, with faint scarlet light shining on his body.


    The speed was so fast that, even though the youth was a Foundation Establishment cultivator with immense spiritual power, he nearly couldn¡¯t react, only seeing the scarlet light flickering as Lu Sheng¡¯s figure appeared before him.


    "You..."


    The youth¡¯s pupils contracted continually, then saw Lu Sheng¡¯s fist high in the air, flames raging forth.


    Ding Fire Realm!


    Boom!!


    In the arena, there was a muffled explosion.


    After Lu Sheng got close, the youth couldn¡¯t react much before being brutally shattered by the flame-like fist.


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    Together with the youth¡¯s figure disappearing, his face still had a dazed expression.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s figure landed on the ground, causing a deep pit to form.


    "These people¡¯s strength... still seems a bit too weak."


    Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but mutter.


    "But it¡¯s just right to practice my Ren Water Realm, maybe I can comprehend the Ren Water Realm through this test."


    Lu Sheng had this thought, after all, his Ding Fire Realm was comprehended through continuous battles in the underground arena, so there¡¯s no reason the Ren Water Realm couldn¡¯t be comprehended through battle.


    After laying a solid foundation, battles... are often the fastest way to comprehend martial arts.


    ...


    The third and fourth battles that followed did not bring much pressure to Lu Sheng. Even without using the comprehended three realms, merely practicing the Ren Water Realm, Lu Sheng still achieved a four-win streak.


    With the end of the fourth battle, some members were gradually eliminated in today¡¯s test.


    Chen Mo got up from the virtual cabin with a somewhat ugly expression. He had only achieved one victory in the previous matches, which made him, a prodigy from Mofeng City, feel resentful.


    But there¡¯s nothing he can do, anyone who obtained a quota for the Celestial Speed Training Camp is a gifted prodigy.


    There¡¯s always someone better.


    Chen Mo became one of the first eliminated.


    Walking out of the virtual cabin, Chen Mo looked unwillingly at a panel inside the cabin, displaying the real-time ranking of this test.


    When Chen Mo saw the names at the top, his expression changed.


    "Lu Sheng actually achieved a four-win streak??"


    Chen Mo¡¯s voice attracted other eliminated members, who looked at the real-time ranking.


    "Hmm? This Lu Sheng can achieve a four-win streak? Gosh, so far, only seven people have achieved a four-win streak, wasn¡¯t it said that Lu Sheng¡¯s combat ability isn¡¯t strong?"


    "Wait, Lu Sheng¡¯s name is flashing... could it be... hmm? Five-win streak???"


    Amid the discussions, the data following Lu Sheng¡¯s name changed again, directly showing a five-win streak.


    Seeing this, everyone had a thought that was hard to believe.


    "Could it be... Lu Sheng is not poor at actual combat, but... the battle simulation in the Void Star Realm is too simple for Lu Sheng?"


    Among the eliminated, someone couldn¡¯t help but speak.


    These words silenced the surrounding crowd.


    If this is the case...


    Many recalled their previous words and felt a stinging pain on their cheeks.


    It was as if an invisible slap had been brutally delivered to their faces.


    Especially Chen Mo, his expression was extremely varied. During the discussion about Lu Sheng, he had said the most, and now... the slapping hurt the most for him.


    Despite his irritations, Chen Mo couldn¡¯t help but look at Du Hua¡¯s name.


    "Du Hua is also on a four-win streak, and a five-win streak should be very simple for Du Hua."


    "Lu Sheng is still just a Martial Artist, Du Hua will definitely be able to defeat Lu Sheng!"

 Chapter 76: Against Du Hua!

    Chapter 76: Chapter 76: Against Du Hua!Chen Mo constantly comforted himself.


    Attempting to numb himself with those words, to mask his clownish behavior.


    The chatter around him continued relentlessly, and Liu Feng and Ning He, two supervisors from the Celestial Speed Training Camp, were watching the real-time leaderboard with great interest.


    "I didn¡¯t expect Lu Sheng to perform so well with just a few combat simulations."


    Ning He said with a smile.


    Hearing this, Liu Feng also smiled slightly but didn¡¯t say much. He had guided Lu Sheng for several days in the Five Elements Fist, so he knew something about Lu Sheng¡¯s talent.


    In Liu Feng¡¯s view, a five-match winning streak was just the beginning.


    "Although Lu Sheng is just a Martial Artist, you and I know the terrifying extent of a Martial Artist who has condensed a Qi Blood Illusion. I¡¯m afraid the first place position is already secured by Lu Sheng." S§×ar?h the n??el Fire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Ning He was a bit surprised by Liu Feng¡¯s words and replied with a smile, "You really think highly of Lu Sheng? I think Du Hua also has hope. This kid is equipped with a top-tier tier-three Star Armor, and his gene compatibility is extremely high. Could it be that the Star Armor cannot compete with the Qi Blood Illusion?"


    Liu Feng smiled but didn¡¯t say much more. He simply used his authorization to pull up the footage of Lu Sheng¡¯s test.


    "See for yourself."


    Hearing Liu Feng¡¯s words, Ning He became very interested and looked at Lu Sheng¡¯s real-time test footage.


    In the footage, Lu Sheng was fighting his sixth opponent, a Mechanical Transformer also equipped with a tier-three armor set.


    But in the footage, Lu Sheng appeared to be at a disadvantage.


    "Hmm? Lu Sheng is at a disadvantage?"


    Ning He frowned slightly at this scene. Under normal circumstances, a Martial Artist who has condensed a Qi Blood Illusion should be able to hold their own against other Transcendents of the same level. Being at a disadvantage shouldn¡¯t happen.


    But why...


    Ning He watched closely and soon discovered the clue.


    "Is he... trying to use his opponent to hone his Mental Realm?"


    Ning He exclaimed, his face showing some shock. Although he wasn¡¯t a Martial Artist, as an instructor at the Celestial Speed Training Camp, he had the vision.


    He knew very well how difficult it was to comprehend a Mental Realm, especially during a battle where a moment¡¯s lapse could lead to defeat and lower test scores.


    Lu Sheng... is he really that confident?


    Liu Feng smiled slightly, "Do you know how long it took him to comprehend the Mental Realm while studying with me?"


    Ning He was stunned and was about to speak when his pupils shook: "What? He comprehended the Mental Realm while studying with you?"


    It was no surprise that Ning He was shocked since the Celestial Speed Training Camp had only been open for a week. No matter how Lu Sheng studied, the total time would not exceed seven days.


    Comprehending the Mental Realm within seven days...


    "Could it be that he had some insights before and comprehended it while receiving your guidance?"


    Ning He could only come up with this explanation.


    Liu Feng smiled and shook his head: "No... he started from scratch!"


    Ning He fell silent, his heart too shocked to speak.


    Starting from scratch and comprehending the Mental Realm within a week, and now preparing to use the test to comprehend a second Mental Realm, this kind of prodigy...


    "Monster!"


    Ning He let out two words long.


    In Ning He¡¯s heart, Lu Sheng was now synonymous with the word monster.


    ...


    Time ticked away, and Lu Sheng defeated yet another opponent.


    At this moment, Lu Sheng had successfully achieved a nine-match winning streak.


    Lu Sheng let out a long breath and slowly closed his eyes.


    "Ren Water Realm... only one step left. I hope I can take this crucial step in the final battle!"


    As he spoke, Lu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.


    Indeed, after battling many opponents, Lu Sheng¡¯s understanding of the Ren Water Realm had deepened, and it was precisely because of this honing of the Ren Water Realm.


    That his subsequent opponents had caused Lu Sheng considerable pressure.


    Especially after the fifth win, the opponents became increasingly stronger. By the ninth match, relying solely on the yet-to-be-fully-comprehended Ren Water Realm, Lu Sheng almost lost.


    "The tenth match will be the final one."


    "Don¡¯t let me down!"


    Lu Sheng muttered, his expression returning to calmness as he waited for the final opponent to appear.


    Buzzzz!


    About a minute later, a burly figure slowly emerged before Lu Sheng, someone he was extremely familiar with.


    Du Hua!


    Indeed, Lu Sheng¡¯s final opponent was Du Hua.


    Seeing Du Hua appear, Lu Sheng wasn¡¯t too surprised. After all, it made sense that someone who could take the top spot in the Celestial Speed Star City¡¯s top high school would also be the best in the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    However, when Du Hua saw Lu Sheng, he was obviously taken aback, seemingly not expecting Lu Sheng to be his final opponent.


    But after a brief moment of surprise, a smile appeared on Du Hua¡¯s face.


    "No matter how much you dodge, you still ended up in my hands!"


    Du Hua rubbed his mechanical fists, sparks flying out.


    "This first place... can only be mine!"


    Du Hua suddenly shouted, and at that moment, the mechanical lines on his body burst into brilliant light, releasing terrifying power. His mechanical fists instantly transformed into two giant mechanical axes, wielding them and unleashing tremendous might.


    On the giant axes, two star-like patterns were engraved, and while swinging, those patterns flickered constantly, each flicker radiating a powerful aura.


    "Die for me...!"


    Du Hua roared, and the giant axes swung fiercely at Lu Sheng as if to shatter him completely.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s expression was slightly serious. He instantly punched out with the Five Elements Fist, his internal Qi Blood flowing like water, carrying a soft power to offset the might of the axes.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    In the arena, muffled sounds rang out. The axes swung, and Lu Sheng barely resisted. The ground under his feet, however, was shattered under the impact of the axes.


    "This can¡¯t go on...?"


    Lu Sheng frowned tightly. Du Hua¡¯s strength was undeniable, and combined with the power of the Star Armor, even though Lu Sheng had condensed a Qi Blood Illusion, solely relying on the Ren Water Realm that he hadn¡¯t fully comprehended would eventually lead to defeat.


    "The Star Giant Axe¡¯s power... is too fierce."


    Lu Sheng muttered.


    "Fierce..."


    "Hmm?"


    Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed in Lu Sheng¡¯s mind.


    He remembered a phrase from Liu Feng.


    "The Ren Water Realm, overcoming hardness with softness!"


    "Overcoming hardness... with softness"


    Lu Sheng muttered, his eyes becoming increasingly bright and shining.


    "I... understand!"

 Chapter 77: The End, 1st Place!

    Chapter 77: Chapter 77: The End, 1st Place!At the moment Lu Sheng¡¯s words fell, a gentle force quietly emerged.


    The Qi Blood in his body at this moment seemed like a trickling stream.


    The gentle Qi Blood instantly neutralized the fierce power of the Star Giant Axe.


    [Ding, Ren Water Realm successfully comprehended!]


    In his mind, the cold voice of the system echoed.


    When Lu Sheng heard this voice, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    At this moment, Du Hua also noticed something was amiss.


    He could clearly feel that just now, when his twin axes hit Lu Sheng, it felt like punching into cotton, with a sense that his strength could not be fully exerted.


    "Tricks are meaningless in the face of absolute power; all schemes are just jokes!"


    Du Hua snorted coldly, the mechanical patterns on his body once again erupted with dazzling brilliance, and vaguely, one could see stars beginning to shine within those mechanical patterns.


    Amidst the shining starlight, the giant axe was charged with intense energy fluctuations.


    Rumble!!!


    The giant axe, as if breaking through obstacles, crazily chopped towards Lu Sheng.


    Each swing of the giant axe felt like a small mountain falling heavily, yet after Lu Sheng comprehended the Ren Water Realm, this immense power was no longer a concern for him.


    The Five Elements Fist erupted, the meaning of Ren Water emerged. sea??h th§× n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "After so many successive bursts of attack, even you won¡¯t be able to continue bursting out, right."


    Suddenly, Lu Sheng¡¯s voice sounded in Du Hua¡¯s ear.


    Du Hua¡¯s heart slightly sank, his weakness had been discovered by Lu Sheng.


    The Star Armor gathers the Power of Starlight to unleash stronger power, but each burst requires consuming the starlight stored in the Energy Core.


    When the starlight power is used to a certain extent, further usage puts a burden on the Energy Core. At this moment... he was almost at his limit.


    "Humph! So what? The strength of the Star Armor is not just in attack, its defense... is still formidable!"


    "Your power is too gentle, you can¡¯t break my defense no matter what, once I recover for a moment... what can you do to stop me?"


    Du Hua snorted coldly, and at this moment, the Star Giant Axe instantly transformed into two fitting shields, blocking in front of him.


    As Du Hua said, as one of the top tier mechanical suits of the third tier, the Star Armor is top-notch in both attack and defense!


    Even advanced cybernetic enhancers of the same realm find it hard to break it, not to mention Martial Artists who are less powerful than Mechanical Transformers.


    However...


    A smile slowly crept onto Lu Sheng¡¯s lips at this moment.


    "Water can be gentle... yet it can be firm!"


    With a faint voice landing, the aura around Lu Sheng instantly changed. If Lu Sheng¡¯s previous aura was like a trickling stream, then now...


    Lu Sheng¡¯s aura was like the surging waves of the ocean, carrying the intention to engulf, wanting to crush everything.


    Lu Sheng took a step forward, Qi Blood Illusion enveloping his body, a faint blood light shining in the arena, instantly killing towards Du Hua.


    The Ren Water Realm... erupted!!


    Rumble!!!


    The Qi Blood in his body surged like raging waves, crazily flooding out, carrying tremendous power, fiercely crashing against Du Hua¡¯s shield.


    Boom!!


    Du Hua only heard a muffled sound, and he looked at the Star Shield under Lu Sheng¡¯s fist being penetrated, incredulously.


    The terrifying Qi Blood Power, without any obstruction, instantly broke through everything and landed on Du Hua.


    In the next moment... Du Hua¡¯s figure sketched a perfect parabola in the arena, eventually falling heavily to the ground.


    "Pfft!"


    A mouthful of blood spewed from Du Hua¡¯s mouth, his face showing an incredulous expression, lying on the ground in a daze.


    "I... lost?"


    Du Hua¡¯s eyes gradually dimmed, his proud Star Armor seemed so weak before Lu Sheng.


    Thinking about his previous foolish thoughts, Du Hua¡¯s heart grew increasingly tortured.


    But he wasn¡¯t given much time, white brilliance slowly shone on the arena, and Du Hua¡¯s figure also disappeared from the arena.


    With Du Hua¡¯s disappearance, Lu Sheng¡¯s tenth match was announced to be over.


    [Victory]


    Two large characters slowly appeared in front of Lu Sheng, and in the next moment, the virtual space gradually collapsed, taking Lu Sheng¡¯s consciousness back to reality.


    ...


    Lu Sheng awoke from the Virtual Cabin, finding the entire Virtual Cabin room to be incredibly quiet.


    Lu Sheng got up, feeling the gazes coming from all around.


    But this time, those gazes were different from before; they carried more respect.


    This world always admired the strong. Previously, Lu Sheng had only won the first place due to his potential, making local geniuses quite dissatisfied.


    But this time, Lu Sheng defeated Du Hua with an invincible posture, firmly securing his first-place position, leaving no one unconvinced anymore.


    Especially Chen Mo, who stood in a corner at this moment, even somewhat afraid to look at Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng calmly walked out of the Virtual Cabin, checked his personal terminal on his wristwatch, and with the test concluded, the two hundred points for the week were credited to his account.


    At this moment, Lu Sheng finally smiled.


    Rankings are just that; getting the points is what Lu Sheng valued most.


    At this time, Du Hua¡¯s figure appeared in front of Lu Sheng again, his expression extremely serious: "I lost, I admit it, but I won¡¯t be discouraged, I will take you as my target, and someday, I will surpass you!"


    Lu Sheng glanced at Du Hua, nodded, and said softly, "Then do your best."


    After saying that, Lu Sheng looked at the points in his account, grinned, and under everyone¡¯s gaze, quickly walked out of the Virtual Cabin, ready to exchange some Vein Nourishing Pills to continue improving his cultivation.


    To enjoy their respectful gazes, in Lu Sheng¡¯s heart, was not as important as dedicating this time to improving his cultivation.


    Strength reigns supreme!


    Liu Feng and Ning He watched Lu Sheng¡¯s quickly departing figure, and couldn¡¯t help but smile and said.


    "No wonder he can gather Qi Blood Illusion, such a pure-hearted pursuit of power, even with poor talent, he would definitely become a great figure in the future!"


    "What¡¯s more, this guy¡¯s talent... is astonishing!"


    Liu Feng evaluated Lu Sheng, while Ning He didn¡¯t say anything. Even if he wasn¡¯t a Martial Artist, he could understand how terrifying Lu Sheng¡¯s potential was.


    "Perhaps it won¡¯t be long until Tianqi Star sees another peerless Martial Artist!"

 Chapter 78 Zhang Wudao

    Chapter 78: Chapter 78 Zhang WudaoLu Sheng left, and the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp looked at each other, not knowing what to say.


    Finally, Du Hua¡¯s expression gradually became resolute, as if he had made some decision. He left the virtual cabin, and the remaining members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp shook their heads and left as well.


    After returning to his room, Lu Sheng sat cross-legged on the bed, organizing his thoughts.


    "Now, I¡¯m only missing the final mastery of the Geng Gold Realm in the Five Elements Fist. Besides training this week, the most important task is to comprehend the Geng Gold Realm!"


    "It¡¯s a pity that Instructor Liu Feng hasn¡¯t mastered the Geng Gold Realm yet. Otherwise, I could pay him for guidance."


    Lu Sheng shook his head, then once again opened the instructor information from the Celestial Prison Training Camp on his personal terminal and searched for Geng Gold Realm.


    Then, Lu Sheng found an instructor from the Celestial Prison Training Camp.


    The person had only mastered the Geng Gold Realm, but he had been immersed in it for many years, so he was likely to provide Lu Sheng with significant Martial Arts Insights. S§×arch* The N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Entering the Void Star Realm, Lu Sheng linked to the other party¡¯s virtual room.


    The screen shifted, and a practice room appeared before Lu Sheng.


    Inside the practice room, there was a thin old man carrying a sharp sword, sitting quietly.


    Upon noticing Lu Sheng¡¯s arrival, the old man slowly opened his eyes.


    "I am Zhang Wudao, the head of the Celestial Prison Training Camp, and I am responsible for guiding you for one hour in the Geng Gold Realm!"


    "However, I must say one thing in advance. Every instructor has their unique teaching methods. In my opinion, the best way to master a realm is through personal experience ¡ª to truly immerse yourself in the realm."


    "In other words, if you want me to guide you, I will spar with you. Of course, if you disagree, you can choose another instructor."


    Zhang Wudao¡¯s words were very straightforward.


    But they were to Lu Sheng¡¯s liking.


    Whether the Ding Fire Realm or the Ren Water Realm, Lu Sheng understood them through combat. Although this approach is dangerous, it¡¯s very direct.


    And since this is in the Void Star Realm, there¡¯s no real danger to life. Lu Sheng gladly agreed.


    "Please guide me, Instructor!"


    Seeing this, Zhang Wudao¡¯s expression softened slightly.


    "In that case, I will demonstrate first!"


    After speaking, Zhang Wudao stood up slowly. The sharp sword on his back disappeared, but a sharp aura emanated from his body.


    At this moment... the old man before Lu Sheng seemed to transform into a peerless sharp sword.


    Even though there was a distance between them, Lu Sheng still felt as if his eyes were being pierced by countless sharp swords.


    "The Geng Gold Realm is about sharpness and keen edge!"


    "Geng Gold excels in killing and combat!"


    "Watch carefully!"


    As Zhang Wudao said this, the Five Elements Fist suddenly erupted, and an extreme killing aura surged from Zhang Wudao¡¯s body.


    Clearly, he looked like a thin old man, but at this moment, he gave Lu Sheng a sense of military might.


    This made Lu Sheng¡¯s skin cold.


    Bang!


    In the void, a muffled sound erupted. Zhang Wudao¡¯s fist was already only half an inch away from Lu Sheng at that moment...


    A sense of death crisis enveloped Lu Sheng.


    "This is the Geng Gold Realm!"


    "If not released, then once released, it must kill!"


    Zhang Wudao¡¯s indifferent voice echoed in Lu Sheng¡¯s ears.


    Lu Sheng swallowed, feeling a bit horrified.


    "According to your understanding, perform a set. If there¡¯s anything lacking, I will provide some pointers!"


    Zhang Wudao sat back on the ground, calmly watching Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng nodded, pondered for a moment, then executed his understanding through the Five Elements Fist.


    "Too slow! The Geng Gold is the way of killing, requiring a one-shot kill!"


    "Faster! Even faster!"


    Zhang Wudao scolded, and Lu Sheng followed his instructions, speeding up more and more.


    Seeing this, Zhang Wudao nodded slightly, then opened Lu Sheng¡¯s information to inspect.


    Seeing Lu Sheng¡¯s information, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Wudao¡¯s eyes.


    "Extraordinary talent for condensing the Qi Blood Illusion? Unexpectedly, I¡¯ve encountered one of the only two exceptional talents in the Celestial Speed Training Camp who can condense the Qi Blood Illusion!"


    A stiff smile appeared on Zhang Wudao¡¯s face.


    "However, compared to that other person, Lu Sheng¡¯s cultivation is still a bit weaker. I¡¯m curious to find out who among Lu Sheng and that youngster can master the Geng Gold Realm faster."


    Zhang Wudao said, then stood up and walked towards Lu Sheng.


    As he said earlier, his teaching method involves letting students personally experience the Martial Arts Realm, and the best way to experience it is by opposing each other with their realms.


    A killing aura emanated from Zhang Wudao¡¯s body and instantly charged toward Lu Sheng.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!


    In the practice room, muffled sounds echoed continuously.


    The upcoming scenes had already become perfectly predictable.


    It was purely Lu Sheng being beaten unilaterally.


    Even though Zhang Wudao didn¡¯t use any cultivation, merely fighting Lu Sheng with ordinary Geng Gold Intent, Lu Sheng¡¯s somewhat immature realm comprehension was still child¡¯s play before Zhang Wudao.


    After all, the Geng Gold Realm... Zhang Wudao had been steeped in it for years.


    Soon, the class session ended.


    Lu Sheng came out of the Void Star Realm somewhat dazed. Even though the Void Star Realm was just a virtual world, the extremely realistic pain still made Lu Sheng shiver.


    "Instructor Zhang¡¯s methods are really harsh, but... although it hurt, I¡¯ve gained a lot."


    "At least, my efficiency in comprehending the Geng Gold Realm has increased significantly. It¡¯s best to continue choosing Instructor Zhang in the future!"


    Lu Sheng muttered for a while, then got up and walked towards the cafeteria.


    Since it¡¯s free, there¡¯s no reason not to eat, especially since the food contains rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, which is also beneficial for Lu Sheng.


    Cafeteria.


    Perhaps because Lu Sheng had taken first place in the ranking test, he received respect from everyone. It was this very respect that kept others from easily disturbing Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng was pleased by this solitude and sat alone in his seat, eating.


    "Um..."


    A somewhat embarrassed voice sounded. Lu Sheng looked up and found it was the young Martial Artist he had first defeated in the ranking test.


    Although this guy quickly fell to Lu Sheng, he earned Lu Sheng¡¯s respect.


    Later, Lu Sheng learned the other¡¯s name was Xia Xun.


    "Do you need something?"


    Lu Sheng asked curiously.


    Xia Xun scratched his head, appearing even more embarrassed, and after mumbling for a while, he finally said, "Lu Sheng, can I be on the same team with you in the next ranking assessment?"


    At these words, Lu Sheng was stunned.


    To be on the same team in the next ranking assessment?


    What¡¯s going on?

 Chapter 79: Team Battle, Chen Moyun

    Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Team Battle, Chen MoyunLu Sheng did not immediately agree with Xia Xun.


    Firstly, Lu Sheng wasn¡¯t quite clear on the so-called team combat.


    Xia Xun seemed to have read Lu Sheng¡¯s thoughts and quickly explained, "In the training camp, each ranking rotation is different. Last time, it was a simulated combat in the Void Star Realm. But after next week, the team battle mode will be activated."


    "The two hundred members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp will be automatically divided into five teams. The captains of these five teams will be the top five from last week¡¯s rankings."


    "In other words, one of the team captains in this week¡¯s ranking rotation will be you."


    Listening to Xia Xun¡¯s words, Lu Sheng gradually understood the method of this week¡¯s ranking rotation, but still did not agree with Xia Xun.


    Xia Xun then said, "My father was once a squad leader on the front lines. Although he is retired now, under his guidance, I have some experience in team combat."


    Upon hearing this, Lu Sheng looked up at Xia Xun with some surprise.


    Xia Xun¡¯s ranking in the Celestial Speed Training Camp was quite good, although he lost the first battle due to encountering Lu Sheng early on.


    But in the final results, Xia Xun still achieved the thirteenth place in the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    He is also the martial artist second only to Lu Sheng in the entire Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    Most importantly... Xia Xun has a good personality; even as a martial artist, his pleasant nature earned him good rapport in the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    Thinking of this, Lu Sheng nodded.


    "Alright!"


    Upon hearing Lu Sheng agree to his request, Xia Xun also smiled broadly and subsequently discussed some team combat experiences with Lu Sheng, as well as which members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp could be added to the team before the two parted in the cafeteria.


    After they parted, Lu Sheng immediately re-entered the Void Star Realm and found Zhang Wudao to comprehend the Geng Gold Realm.


    ...


    Another two days passed.


    In a simulated practice room in the Void Star Realm.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s body was filled with a sharp aura. As his fists swung, a strong killing intent burst forth.


    His whole being was unyielding.


    In front of Lu Sheng, Zhang Wudao¡¯s eyes flashed with a brilliant gleam.


    "Good, that¡¯s the feeling, keep it!"


    Zhang Wudao shouted lowly.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s body paused slightly, yet an even sharper aura roared out from within him, accompanied by a powerful killing intent.


    Geng Gold Realm!


    At this moment, Lu Sheng had successfully comprehended the Geng Gold Realm, the realm that masters killing. At this moment, it filled his fist techniques with lethal intent.


    Bang! Bang! Bang!!


    Lu Sheng and Zhang Wudao¡¯s fists collided, instantly creating a series of muffled sounds.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s body retreated several steps, while Zhang Wudao remained standing firmly, though he couldn¡¯t hide the smile on his face.


    "Not bad, not bad! In just two days, you have comprehended the Geng Gold Realm. Now, what you need to do is integrate the Five Elements Fist realms you¡¯ve previously understood. Naturally, then, you¡¯ll be able to cultivate the Great Five Elements Fist!"


    Zhang Wudao smiled as he spoke. These two days of guidance made Zhang Wudao increasingly satisfied with Lu Sheng.


    Breathing heavily, Lu Sheng also smiled.


    "This speed... is almost on par with the kid who condensed the Qi Blood Illusion."


    Zhang Wudao said with a smile.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s brow furrowed slightly, naturally understanding to whom Zhang Wudao referred.


    Chen Moyun!


    Celestial Speed Training Camp special-grade member, a martial artist who, like Lu Sheng, condensed the Qi Blood Illusion.


    "Although that kid doesn¡¯t follow the Great Five Elements Fist path, after learning the Geng Gold Realm from me, he comprehended an even stronger Wind and Thunder Realm. Coupled with his cultivation of a highly special body technique and spear technique, his combat strength is extremely formidable."


    "He will also be one of your strongest opponents in the Celestial Speed Training Camp."


    Zhang Wudao said with a smile. sea??h th§× N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "I now even look forward to your confrontation with Chen Moyun next month."


    "Hmm?"


    Hearing this, Lu Sheng was somewhat surprised.


    Next month?


    Lu Sheng¡¯s expression gradually became calm as he guessed some situations from Zhang Wudao¡¯s words.


    "The Celestial Speed Training Camp is divided into over a hundred Subordinate Training Camps. Up until now, it has only been competitions within the Subordinate Training Camps, but from Zhang Wudao¡¯s words, it seems that soon there will be competitions between the major Subordinate Training Camps."


    "So... by then I will get to see other special-grade martial artists?"


    In Lu Sheng¡¯s eyes, a hint of battle intent gradually emerged.


    Currently, he is nearly invincible in the Celestial Speed Training Camp; even Du Hua, who ranks second, is no match for Lu Sheng.


    No need for other realms, just a single realm is enough to defeat him.


    "Alright, my guidance ends here. Any more would be a waste of points."


    Zhang Wudao¡¯s voice brought Lu Sheng out of his thoughts.


    "Oh, right. Old man saw that your Void Star Realm ranking is still at the bottom of twenty thousand? Haven¡¯t you participated in the Void Star Realm ranking battle?"


    Zhang Wudao asked curiously.


    Lu Sheng nodded. For him, the time spent on ranking battles would be better used to improve his strength. He should participate in the ranking battle eventually, since it offers an opportunity to meet other top talents in the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    But now is not the time.


    Zhang Wudao pondered for a moment and then said, "Improving cultivation is the right approach, but participating in the Void Star Realm ranking battle is also very necessary."


    "Given your current strength, there should be no one in the Celestial Speed Training Camp who can beat you."


    "However, the Void Star Realm ranking battle is different. The Void Star Realm encompasses all the top talents within the Celestial Speed Training Camp. For one, those special-grade martial artists like you could give you a challenge."


    "It will also help improve your strength."


    "Moreover, the ranking battle can earn you points."


    Zhang Wudao said.


    Lu Sheng nodded and after exchanging a few pleasantries, he exited the Virtual Training Room and left the Void Star Realm, heading straight to his room.


    Returning to his room, Lu Sheng impatiently opened the system panel.


    [Name: Lu Sheng]


    [Profession: Martial Artist]


    [Realm: Hundred Veins Realm (41/100)]


    [Longevity Technique: (45/100) LV3]


    [Five Elements Fist: (MAX) Ding Fire Realm, Jia Wood Realm, Ren Water Realm, Xu Earth Realm, Geng Gold Realm!]


    [Basic Mechanical Prosthetic Maintenance: (88/100) LV5]


    [Basic Martial Arts Mastery: (50/100) LV2]

 Chapter 80 Progress 40, 5 lines of solution

    Chapter 80: Chapter 80 Progress 40, 5 lines of solution"The progress has reached forty."


    "At the current rate, even with the help of the Vein Nourishing Pill, we can only improve by three points a day."


    "Although the progress of Longevity Technique and Basic Martial Arts Mastery is increasing during practice, upgrading them still requires some time."


    "For me now, the fastest way to enhance my strength is to comprehend the Five Elements Realm!"


    Looking at the system panel, Lu Sheng had an idea.


    Immediately, Lu Sheng found information about the Five Elements Realm in the Celestial Speed Training Camp¡¯s knowledge base from his personal terminal.


    After checking, Lu Sheng understood the method of merging the Five Elements Realm.


    There are two best ways to integrate the realms with different attributes!


    One, the most direct way, is actual combat!


    As Zhang Wudao mentioned before, the best way to comprehend a realm is to experience it personally, which is essentially actual combat!


    The most direct way to integrate the Five Elements Realm is none other than actual combat.


    Besides that, there is another faster method.


    That is to consume the Five Elements Medicine Liquid!


    "According to the information from the Celestial Speed Training Camp¡¯s knowledge base, this Five Elements Medicine Liquid is a diluted product refined from the Five Elements Fruit of a special star."


    "The Five Elements Fruit is extremely precious and can greatly assist cultivators in the Transcendent system to condense the Golden Core, categorized as a fourth-tier product."


    "Even the Five Elements Medicine Liquid, a diluted product of the Five Elements Fruit, is incredibly valuable and can effectively help users grasp the Five Elements Realm."


    Lu Sheng murmured, then opened the exchange list of the Celestial Speed Training Camp and found the option for the Five Elements Medicine Liquid.


    "Five Elements Medicine Liquid: 200 points!"


    "Hiss!"


    Seeing this hefty price, Lu Sheng couldn¡¯t help but take a sharp breath.


    Two hundred points amount to his total points for a week in the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    "So expensive, even if I get first place in next week¡¯s ranking rotation, I still can¡¯t gather 200 points!"


    Lu Sheng looked at the price and shook his head with a bitter smile.


    "This is giving me a headache!"


    Lu Sheng rubbed his brow, feeling a bit helpless upon seeing the price.


    "Points are running low, I need to earn some points to buy the Five Elements Medicine Liquid."


    "Earning points..."


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Sheng murmured slowly.


    "With my current cultivation, nightly practice is sufficient. A daily progress of about three points still requires the support of the Vein Nourishing Pill, which also needs points to redeem."


    "So..."


    Lu Sheng¡¯s gaze fell upon the Void Spirit Realm.


    Ranking battles!


    As Zhang Wudao mentioned earlier, ranking battles also offer certain benefits to Lu Sheng, especially when facing the top talents of the Celestial Speed Training Camp. The pressure they provide can stimulate Lu Sheng¡¯s growth.


    "Besides the Five Elements Medicine Liquid, actual combat is also required to integrate the Five Elements Realm."


    "Perhaps... it¡¯s time to start the ranking battles, earn points to exchange for the Five Elements Medicine Liquid, and integrate my Five Elements Realm through actual combat."


    Lu Sheng said.


    "I can engage in ranking battles during the day to earn points and practice at night."


    With this thought, Lu Sheng began adjusting his state.


    ...


    The next day.


    Lu Sheng arrived at the Virtual Cabin, where some members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp were exchanging their experiences. They were not surprised to see Lu Sheng.


    After all, Lu Sheng frequently entered the Void Star Realm during this period to seek guidance from the instructors, and he was not short of points, so they didn¡¯t pay much attention.


    Lu Sheng lay down in his Virtual Cabin and entered the Void Star Realm.


    In the bustling virtual plaza, Lu Sheng opened the ranking battles and glanced at his current ranking.


    "Overall ranking: 1998!"


    "Celestial Speed Training Camp ranking: 200!"


    "Phew, almost at the bottom!"


    Looking at his ranking, Lu Sheng smiled.


    Although he had participated in a few ranking battles, it was merely a rough trial. Most members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp had fought countless ranking battles by now, and he managed to avoid the bottom position thanks to his previous perfect win rate.


    "Winning a ranking battle earns one point. After the top ten thousand, each win grants two points, and above five thousand, each win grants five points."


    "Let¡¯s set a small goal first, reach the top ten thousand, then aim for the top five thousand!"


    Lu Sheng smiled slightly and then opened the ranking battle. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Suddenly, a line of subtitles appeared in front of Lu Sheng.


    "Finding an opponent for you, please wait..."


    After a brief wait, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure disappeared from the virtual plaza and appeared on a stage.


    Opposite him, his opponent gradually appeared as well.


    After glancing at the opponent¡¯s ranking, Lu Sheng calmly took a step forward.


    "Let¡¯s quickly earn some points!"


    As his words fell, Lu Sheng¡¯s figure had already rushed out, charging towards his opponent.


    ...


    After finishing a ranking battle, Xia Xun glanced at his own ranking.


    "Overall ranking: over nine thousand eight hundred. Celestial Speed Training Camp ranking: Twelfth. Not bad. Martial Artists are originally at a disadvantage compared to cultivators and mechanical transformers before the fourth tier. However, this gap starts to close after reaching the fourth tier."


    Xia Xun said with satisfaction, but the next moment, he suddenly noticed that his ranking in the Celestial Speed Training Camp had dropped from twelfth to thirteenth.


    Xia Xun frowned lightly: "Someone surpassed me?"


    Xia Xun clicked on the Celestial Speed Training Camp leaderboard with some confusion, only to see Lu Sheng¡¯s name in the twelfth position where his name should have been.


    "Huh? Wait a minute..."


    Xia Xun was first stunned to see Lu Sheng¡¯s name in the twelfth position, then he discovered the situation.


    "Lu Sheng actually has the mind to participate in ranking battles? I thought he wouldn¡¯t participate in ranking battles for the next month."


    Xia Xun laughed. If someone else had replaced his, Xia Xun might have felt a bit displeased and wanted to surpass that person.


    But Lu Sheng...


    Without thinking twice, Xia Xun immediately gave up.


    "Lu Sheng participating in ranking battles is a big deal. After all, Lu Sheng is the number one in our Celestial Speed Training Camp, so we must give him some respect!"


    After thinking for a while, Xia Xun immediately shared the news of Lu Sheng participating in ranking battles in a message group.


    After a brief silence, the message group exploded.


    "What? Lu Sheng is participating in ranking battles?"


    "Oh my god, Lu Sheng decided to step out? I thought he wasn¡¯t interested in ranking battles."

 Chapter 81: Revised - 81 Overwhelming

    Chapter 81: Revised: Chapter 81 OverwhelmingLu Sheng¡¯s challenge announcement swiftly spread throughout the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    "Lu Sheng¡¯s challenging? Oh my, this guy is finally willing to make a move."


    "That¡¯s right, our highest ranker in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, Du Hua, only made it to above 500th place. Among all the subordinate training camps, we are basically at the bottom."


    "It¡¯s a pity that Lu Sheng hasn¡¯t been interested in the ranking battles before. We couldn¡¯t say anything about it, but now he¡¯s finally willing to take action."


    Many members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp, upon hearing this news, were filled with intense curiosity. They put aside whatever they were doing and rushed to the virtual cabins.


    The virtual cabins were packed with people, a rare sight.


    Even Liu Feng and Ning He, the two main leaders of the Celestial Speed Training Camp, appeared in the virtual cabins.


    "Lu Sheng finally decided to challenge the rankings? I thought this brat would at least wait until next month¡¯s inter-camp matches before joining."


    Liu Feng laughed and swore.


    Ning He shook his head, "Lu Sheng is our number one in the Celestial Speed Training Camp, yet he hasn¡¯t participated in any ranking battles. The members from other camps have been making fun of us for this."


    "Well, now that Lu Sheng is challenging, we can finally hold our heads high."


    Liu Feng nodded, then entered the Void Star Realm along with the other members.


    ...


    At this moment, Lu Sheng had just defeated his latest opponent.


    His overall rank had risen to above 9500.


    "Once the rank goes above 10,000, the reward points will increase to two. Before long, I¡¯ll be able to redeem the Five Elements Medicine Liquid."


    "After several matches, although I haven¡¯t fully integrated the five Mental Realms, I¡¯ve become more proficient in handling individual ones."


    "A few more matches!"


    Lu Sheng was somewhat excited. The ranking battle format reminded him of the underground arena fights back in Qiming City.


    He felt a surge of fervor.


    As Lu Sheng was about to search for his next opponent, he noticed a series of pop-up boxes in his info bar.


    "Liu Feng requests to watch!"


    "Ning He requests to watch!"


    "Xia Xun requests to watch!"


    Seeing the pop-ups, Lu Sheng raised an eyebrow.


    "Why are they all requesting to watch?"


    Lu Sheng was puzzled, furrowing his brows. He was about to refuse but noticed a settings button next to the viewer request button.


    After clicking it, his eyes lit up.


    "Watching requires points?"


    Lu Sheng was initially surprised by this setting, but soon understood. The Celestial Speed Training Camp had many exceptional talents, and especially those with top-tier qualifications like himself.


    They would likely attract a lot of members eager to watch their matches as spectators could gain insights from observing others¡¯ skills.


    Thinking about this, Lu Sheng directly set a one-point fee for watching his matches.


    Lu Sheng thought this would deter many from watching, but to his surprise, his personal terminal was flooded with notifications of points received.


    "These guys... have that much money?"


    Lu Sheng was a bit helpless but shook his head and continued searching for an opponent.


    With these points, he was one step closer to buying the Five Elements Medicine Liquid.


    [Searching for an opponent, please wait...]


    The familiar text appeared before Lu Sheng.


    Soon, the system matched Lu Sheng with an opponent of similar rank.


    "It¡¯s starting, it¡¯s starting. I wonder how far Lu Sheng can go this time."


    "I¡¯d say at least top 5000. After all, the higher the ranking, the stronger the opponents become. Once he reaches the top 5000, the pressure on Lu Sheng will increase significantly."


    "Makes sense. When Du Hua was climbing the ranks, it took him three days to reach the top 5000 and another four or five days to reach his current 700+ rank."


    "Lu Sheng is stronger than Du Hua. He should reach the top 5000 in just one day!"


    The crowd entered the observation room, watching Lu Sheng¡¯s match.


    However...


    The following scenes left the Celestial Speed Training Camp members in stunned silence.


    One after another, his opponents were beaten in seconds!


    Complete and total annihilation! No matter the system¡¯s match-up, Lu Sheng crushed them effortlessly.


    Only after five or six matches, Lu Sheng¡¯s rank soared, breaking into the top 5000.


    "Hiss!"


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp gasped.


    "Has this guy gotten even stronger?"


    "It¡¯s only been a few days, right?"


    The crowd couldn¡¯t help but discuss.


    "To date, in our Celestial Speed Training Camp, only seven have made it into the top 5000."


    "Seriously, is Lu Sheng not going to lose even once?"


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp were at a loss for words.


    "He¡¯s in the top 4000 now, and Lu Sheng still has a 100% win rate. Unbelievable!"


    They marveled at his prowess.


    Although Lu Sheng¡¯s current rank was in the low 4000s, because of his high win rate, the system matched him with even stronger opponents. Sear?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    They all knew that Lu Sheng was extraordinarily powerful, but there were many other prodigies in the Celestial Speed Training Camp who, like Lu Sheng, hadn¡¯t chosen to challenge the rankings despite having strength surpassing their current position.


    High win rate meant getting matched with equally high win-rate opponents.


    "Continue!"


    As they started feeling numb to his success, Lu Sheng initiated another search for an opponent.


    After a brief wait, a skinny youth appeared before Lu Sheng. Despite his frail appearance, all the observers sensed a potent aura within him.


    "Hmm? This feeling... could this person have comprehended the Earth Attribute in the Mental Realm? If I remember correctly, Lu Sheng¡¯s specialty... seems to be the Ren Water Realm of the Five Elements Fist."


    "Earth restrains water!"


    "Could it be that Lu Sheng¡¯s perfect win rate is going to be broken by this person?"


    The crowd grew interested. Watching Lu Sheng effortlessly defeat opponents repeatedly had become somewhat monotonous, especially since they paid one point for it.


    Lu Sheng turned his gaze to the slender youth, reading his info.


    "Wang Gang, member of the Earth Fiend Training Camp, Mid-stage Hundred Veins Martial Artist, ranked 3215!"


    "Win rate: 87%!"

 Chapter 82: Win Rate 100%, Top 1000!

    Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Win Rate 100%, Top 1000!"More than three thousand with a win rate of eighty-seven percent?"


    "Mid-stage Hundred Veins Martial Artist... interesting!"


    Lu Sheng looked at Wang Gang, with a hint of expectation on his face.


    At this moment, Wang Gang also noticed Lu Sheng¡¯s information, and his expression suddenly turned peculiar.


    "Four thousand plus, with a hundred percent win rate? Which senior is trying to climb the rankings this time?"


    "But still, as martial artists..."


    Wang Gang¡¯s expression instantly became determined.


    The next moment, Wang Gang stepped forward, his Qi Blood thick and solid. He launched a palm strike at Lu Sheng, which surged like a rolling earth wave, enveloping Lu Sheng with an oppressive force in an instant.


    "Indeed, it¡¯s an Earth Attribute Realm. This time Lu Sheng won¡¯t be able to instantly defeat his opponent, so we can learn something from the battle."


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp looked on and couldn¡¯t help but speak.


    After all, watching Lu Sheng climbing the rankings, besides wanting to see his limits, they also wanted to learn something from his battles.


    But Lu Sheng had been maintaining a streak of overwhelming instant victories, leaving them quite helpless.


    Instant defeats, what could they learn from that? Learn how to be instantly defeated?


    But now things were different. The opponent¡¯s realm restrained Lu Sheng¡¯s Ren Water Realm, and even though Lu Sheng¡¯s combat power was formidable, at least they could watch a little longer, right?


    As everyone harbored this thought, Xia Xun in the room beside couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth.


    Ren Water Realm?


    Would anyone really think Lu Sheng only mastered one realm?


    But it¡¯s understandable, except when he fought Xia Xun, Lu Sheng had only shown the Ren Water Realm in front of everyone, which he had comprehended while battling Du Hua.


    Thinking of the terrifying strength Lu Sheng displayed during their battle...


    Xia Xun looked at Wang Gang with a slight hint of pity in his eyes.


    "Earth Flipping Palm!"


    On the ring, Wang Gang shouted explosively, the Earth Attribute Realm instantly erupted, and the force of the earth burst forth, aiming to crush Lu Sheng.


    However...


    Lu Sheng merely glanced lightly and then pushed out a horizontal punch.


    The unassuming fist carried an intense surge of life force.


    Jia Wood Realm!


    Earth restrains Water, but Wood restrains Earth!


    Boom!!


    With a muffled explosion, Wang Gang¡¯s palm was instantly pierced through by that intense life force. Wang Gang hadn¡¯t even managed to let out a scream before being wrapped in white light and disappearing from the ring.


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp who were watching fell silent at this moment.


    It took a long time before someone in the room spoke.


    "Lu Sheng... mastered another realm?"


    For a moment, everyone¡¯s expressions turned peculiar. Lu Sheng had effortlessly crushed several members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp with just a Ren Water Realm before.


    And now, displaying yet another realm left them in silence.


    Seeing these comments, Xia Xun couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud, another realm?


    He knew very well that Lu Sheng had mastered far more than just one or two realms!


    "It seems joining Lu Sheng¡¯s team was the right choice! Next week¡¯s team battle... we¡¯ve got this!"


    Xia Xun was very pleased with his previous decision.


    As Wang Gang was defeated, Lu Sheng continued his ranking climb, facing stronger and stronger opponents as his wins increased.


    When Lu Sheng reached the top three thousand, he began to encounter late-stage Hundred Veins and even late-stage Foundation Establishment prodigies.


    Each time a stronger opponent appeared, the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp would pray that the opponent could last a little longer against Lu Sheng.


    So they could learn well from it, but...


    "Ding Fire Realm? The third realm? When did Lu Sheng comprehend the Ding Fire Realm?"


    "Wait, there¡¯s also Xu Earth Realm, that¡¯s the fourth realm. Is Lu Sheng still holding back?"


    "Damn! Geng Gold Realm! Has Lu Sheng comprehended all five realms of the Five Elements Fist?"


    "What kind of monster is this?"


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp couldn¡¯t help but discuss fervently as they watched Lu Sheng fight, their gazes growing increasingly complex. S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    One or two realms were manageable; they could achieve that too after all.


    But as the third, fourth, and even fifth realms appeared on Lu Sheng, the members had become numb.


    Even if Lu Sheng integrated all Five Elements Realms, they wouldn¡¯t be surprised anymore.


    This numbness persisted as Lu Sheng climbed to ranks above a thousand.


    ...


    Celestial Prison Training Camp, a cold-faced girl with a sharp sword on her back stood in the virtual plaza, just about to start climbing the rankings.


    Suddenly, she noticed her overall ranking of 985th had become 986th, with someone named Lu Sheng taking her place.


    "Lu Sheng? This name seems unfamiliar; I don¡¯t remember seeing it around the thousand rank mark?"


    The girl looked at Lu Sheng in puzzlement and clicked on his information.


    She could only see Lu Sheng¡¯s ranking and win rate because they were both mere training camp members.


    "Hundred percent win rate!"


    The girl¡¯s eyes widened in astonishment and she exclaimed.


    Her exclamation immediately attracted the attention of other training camp members around the virtual plaza. Sensing the odd gazes from all around, her cold face suddenly flushed with a blush.


    Waving her hands in a slight panic, she said, "I just saw a unique guy, don¡¯t look at me like that."


    Hearing the girl¡¯s words, the others became intrigued.


    "A unique guy? Could it be one of those top talents?"


    "Hearing this makes me curious too."


    The other training camp members were earnestly interested and opened Lu Sheng¡¯s profile, checking out his stats.


    But when they saw Lu Sheng¡¯s ranking and win rate, their expressions instantly froze.


    "Holy crap, what kind of monster is this? Already within the top thousand with a hundred percent win rate?"


    "Wait, only nineteen wins? And fourteen of them are just from today?"


    "In one day, he climbed to the top thousand?"


    In an instant, many people in the virtual plaza started voicing their amazement, a trace of shock in their voices.


    After all, even in the entire Celestial Prison Training Camp, ranking within the top thousand meant facing the top prodigies.


    These prodigies in any subordinate training camp could easily be in the top ten, not to mention...


    Maintaining a hundred percent win rate!

 Chapter 83 Strong Opponent

    Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Strong OpponentFor a time, accompanied by more and more exclamations in the virtual square, many people noticed the presence of Lu Sheng.


    And Lu Sheng¡¯s impeccable battle record left everyone utterly shocked.


    "A 100% win rate... He might break into the top 500. Climbing into the top 500 in just one day, this speed..."


    "Hiss! Terrifying!"


    At this moment, Lu Sheng¡¯s name became well-known among the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp.


    But Lu Sheng himself was completely unaware of all this.


    At that moment, Lu Sheng stood on the arena stage, waiting for his next opponent to appear.


    [Selecting an opponent for you, please wait...]


    Familiar subtitles emerged, accompanied by a brief wait.


    A moment later, on the arena stage, a white light flashed, and Lu Sheng¡¯s next opponent had already appeared on the stage.


    "Here it comes, anyone who can enter the top thousand is a standout in various subordinate training camps. Let¡¯s see who Lu Sheng will be matched with!"


    The people of the Celestial Speed Training Camp were also intrigued at this moment.


    Beyond the top thousand, Lu Sheng could achieve instant kills, but within the top thousand, Lu Sheng can¡¯t possibly instant kill his opponents anymore!


    Everyone gazed at the stage, the white light gradually dissipated, revealing a young man in a Zhongshan suit. His aura appeared extremely ordinary.


    However, when everyone saw the information about the young man, they couldn¡¯t help but take a deep breath.


    "Lin Fei, member of the Celestial Courage Training Camp, late-stage Foundation Establishment, overall ranking: 300th!"


    "300th? Lu Sheng is only in the 900s, and he¡¯s directly matched with a 300th-ranked opponent?"


    "But then again, Lu Sheng reached within the top 1000 with a 100% win rate, so it¡¯s normal to be matched with a 300th-ranked opponent."


    "Hiss, a 300th-ranked opponent. In any subordinate training camp, they are the elites, especially one who is a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator..."


    "Even if Du Hua came, he wouldn¡¯t be able to fend off this person for more than a few moves, right?"


    Members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp couldn¡¯t help but discuss this scene.


    Lu Sheng¡¯s strength was formidable, but anyone who could climb to the 300th rank in the ranking battles was a fierce contender!


    Moreover, this opponent¡¯s cultivation was above Lu Sheng¡¯s.


    "Lu Sheng... is probably going to lose!"


    Someone couldn¡¯t help but say.


    Although Lu Sheng¡¯s previous climbs up the ranking were done with an invincible demeanor crushing his opponents, this Lin Fei was very different from the previous opponents.


    While the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp were in heated discussions, Lin Fei also noticed Lu Sheng¡¯s information, raising an eyebrow slightly.


    "A 100% win rate? And a Martial Artist?"


    "Interesting!"


    Lin Fei smiled slightly, not rushing in for the attack. Instead, he looked at Lu Sheng and said with a smile, "I previously encountered a Martial Artist named Chen Moyun. He was very strong; even I only lasted five moves against him."


    "He once changed my perception of Martial Artists, but... after many ranking battles, I found that only Chen Moyun was able to alter my views."


    "I¡¯m very curious, how do you compare to that Chen Moyun?"


    Lin Fei spoke with a smile, but then a clear sword hum echoed throughout the arena at that moment.


    Buzzz!!!


    The swords hummed incessantly.


    However, the sight of countless flying swords filling the sky that Lu Sheng imagined did not appear in his view. Only a very small flying sword quietly floated beside Lin Fei.


    This scene also took Lu Sheng by surprise.


    After all, Lu Sheng had faced late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators before. By this stage, especially those selected by the Celestial Speed Training Camp, they could typically control about thirty flying swords.


    But this guy in front of him... was only controlling one flying sword.


    "This flying sword..."


    Lu Sheng squinted his eyes slightly. Even though his basic bionic maintenance had reached level five, he still couldn¡¯t see through the mysteries of this flying sword.


    He could only sense the extraordinary aura emanating from the flying sword.


    "Probably not simple!"


    Lu Sheng murmured softly. He could already feel a trace of danger from Lin Fei.


    Since Lu Sheng condensed the Qi Blood Illusion, he hadn¡¯t felt such a dangerous aura again, and now... it appeared.


    "The best way to deal with low-level cultivators... is close combat!"


    A thought flashed in Lu Sheng¡¯s mind, and crimson light began to shine all over him, with the Qi Blood Illusion already empowering Lu Sheng.


    Bang!


    The air produced a muffled sound, the ground under Lu Sheng¡¯s feet instantly shattered, and Lu Sheng, like a cannonball, shot towards Lin Fei.


    The speed was so fast that it caused the members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp to exclaim.


    Even Liu Feng and Ning He, the two principal leaders, couldn¡¯t help but light up their eyes when they saw Lu Sheng¡¯s speed.


    "Such speed... Seems like Lu Sheng hadn¡¯t been using his full strength in previous battles after all!"


    Liu Feng praised.


    Ning He, on the side, shook his head, "This speed is fast, but this Lin Fei... is not simple!"


    "If this is all, Lu Sheng is probably not a match for Lin Fei!"


    Hearing this, Liu Feng¡¯s face also turned serious as he looked at Lin Fei.


    Lin Fei stood still, the small flying sword suspended beside him. Facing Lu Sheng charging straight at him, Lin Fei¡¯s smile remained intense.


    "Trying to come close? That is a good idea..."


    "But, why do you think you can get close to me?"


    Lin Fei¡¯s indifferent voice rang out, with a touch of arrogance.


    In the next moment, the flying sword that had been hovering beside Lin Fei directly turned into a silver lightning bolt, speeding towards Lu Sheng in an instant.


    Bang!


    Lu Sheng pushed forward with a punch, with Qi Blood boiling like flames, but he couldn¡¯t shake the flying sword at all.


    Even with the blessing of the Qi Blood Illusion, when Lu Sheng¡¯s fist collided with the flying sword, a hideous sword mark was still carved into his fist!


    Blood... dripped onto the ground.


    "Lu Sheng... got injured!"


    The members of the Celestial Speed Training Camp saw this and felt their hearts sink slightly.


    In the previous battles, Lu Sheng always crushed his opponents swiftly, but unexpectedly, facing this 300th-ranked Lin Fei... Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    Lu Sheng was injured in just one encounter.


    And judging by Lin Fei¡¯s demeanor... it seemed that Lin Fei hadn¡¯t even used his full strength yet!


    Is this... the gold standard of a 300th rank?


    Everyone couldn¡¯t help but murmur in their hearts.

 Chapter 84 The Five Elements Mental Realm

    Chapter 84: Chapter 84 The Five Elements Mental Realm"Lu Sheng this time... I¡¯m afraid he really has to lose!"


    Someone sighed.


    "However, even Du Hua is only over 700th place. It¡¯s not a disgrace for Lu Sheng to lose to a guy ranked 300th. It¡¯s just the first day, and for Lu Sheng to reach his current ranking is already very impressive!"


    "That¡¯s right, just give Lu Sheng some more time, and he might enter the top 500, or even the top 300!"


    People from the Celestial Speed Training Camp spoke one after another.


    On the stage, Lu Sheng lowered his head, looking at his bleeding fist, feeling a faint stabbing pain.


    It must be said, the pain simulation in the Void Star Realm is very realistic.


    "Still not ready to admit defeat? I told you... I am a Cultivator, and you are a Martial Artist. The only one who can contend with Cultivators within the Martial Artist System is Chen Moyun. You... are not qualified yet!"


    Lin Fei still had a smile on his lips, smilingly watching Lu Sheng.


    Lu Sheng didn¡¯t speak, just silently raised his gaze. At this moment, a powerful fighting spirit and various Mental Realms emanated from Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    Ding Fire, Jia Wood, Xu Earth, Ren Water, Geng Gold!


    Five kinds of Mental Realms exploded instantly!!


    "Hmm? So many Mental Realms?"


    Feeling the aura of the five Mental Realms from Lu Sheng¡¯s body, even Lin Fei showed a trace of surprise, but it quickly disappeared.


    Lin Fei still had a smile on his lips: "Although there are many Mental Realms, it doesn¡¯t mean you can contend with me!"


    "I said... besides Chen Moyun, no one can contend with us cultivators with the body of a Martial Artist!"


    Lin Fei shouted, and the flying sword suspended in mid-air instantly turned into streams of silver lightning. Vaguely, it seemed like sword qi was bursting out from the flying sword.


    The sharp sword qi slashed the surrounding air, seemingly ripping it apart.


    A series of piercing sounds came out.


    Lu Sheng remained expressionless, throwing out a punch.


    "Geng Gold!"


    The Geng Gold Realm focuses on slaughter, advancing courageously!


    Bang!


    The ferocious qi blood collided with the sword qi, producing a dull thud.


    "Ding Fire!"


    The Ding Fire Realm focuses on speed, like blazing flames!


    The surging qi blood burned like flames, scorching everything around, evaporating even the sword qi.


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    Lin Fei watched this scene and couldn¡¯t help but frown. For some reason, he could sense that Lu Sheng¡¯s movements were becoming extremely smooth.


    It was as if... grasping some state gradually.


    "Trying to comprehend in battle...it¡¯s not that easy!"


    Lin Fei snorted coldly, and a torrential spiritual power roared out from him, transforming into a spiritual pressure, the late-stage Foundation Establishment spiritual pressure pressing down on Lu Sheng.


    The surging spiritual power crazily poured into the flying sword, which trembled slightly, but a brilliant sword light suddenly erupted on the entire stage.


    "This flying sword...engraved with the Power of Annihilation!"


    In the spectator room, Ning He watched this scene and spoke slowly.


    "Although it¡¯s just a trace, the Power of Annihilation is extremely tyrannical, especially when triggered by sword light, its power far surpasses other cultivators¡¯ slaughtering techniques."


    "Looks like...Lin Fei intends to end this battle!"


    Liu Feng heard Ning He¡¯s words, and his expression gradually turned solemn.


    "So... can Lu Sheng defeat Lin Fei?"


    Ning He didn¡¯t speak, just shook his head slightly at this moment.


    "As far as I know, Lin Fei¡¯s talent is outstanding even among cultivators. He possesses a special Sword Dao Spirit Body, so he can grasp the Power of Annihilation in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Both are geniuses, but the gap in realms is hard to bridge, even with Qi Blood Illusion, unless..."


    Liu Feng understood what Ning He meant at this point.


    "Unless he comprehends the Five Elements Realm, but the Five Elements Realm... is not that easy to comprehend."


    "Lu Sheng has just... mastered five Mental Realms."


    Liu Feng sighed, as if already seeing the outcome of this battle.


    Buzzing!!!


    On the stage, the sound of the sword became louder, and the dazzling sword light kept flickering, illuminating the entire dim space.


    Strands of sword qi floated in mid-air, the sharpness emanating from it made Lu Sheng¡¯s skin tingle with pain.


    However, Lu Sheng seemed oblivious, closing his eyes at this moment.


    Disregarding everything, he threw a punch towards Lin Fei¡¯s location.


    "Jia Wood!"


    A faint voice came from Lu Sheng¡¯s mouth.


    The Jia Wood Realm focuses on vitality, boundless and inexhaustible!


    "Ren Water!"


    The Ren Water Realm focuses on softness and firmness, overcoming firmness with softness, subduing softness with firmness!


    "Xu Earth!"


    The Xu Earth Realm focuses on defense, the momentum of the earth, extremely heavy!


    Various Mental Realms were constantly unleashed by Lu Sheng, showing endless changes. No matter how the surrounding sword qi attacked Lu Sheng, it was easily resolved by the different realms.


    Lin Fei looked expressionlessly at Lu Sheng who was continuously approaching, and slightly opened his mouth.


    "This farce should end now!"


    As Lin Fei¡¯s words fell, the brilliance on the flying sword shone like a dazzling sun, illuminating the entire virtual stage.


    Rumble!!!


    A terrifying energy instantly exploded from the flying sword, seemingly carrying a Power of Annihilation, wanting to completely obliterate everything in the world.


    Instantly, it charged towards Lu Sheng.


    The flying sword had not yet fallen on Lu Sheng, but the Power of Annihilation aura emanating from it left fine sword marks on Lu Sheng¡¯s skin.


    Blood... seeped out from the pores under this aura.


    Clearly, Lu Sheng¡¯s physical body was at its limit at this moment!


    However...


    No matter how many scars appeared on his body or how much blood continued to flow, Lu Sheng seemed unaware, walking towards Lin Fei¡¯s position.


    The distance between him and the flying sword grew shorter and shorter.


    Until...


    The flying sword suddenly slashed towards Lu Sheng.


    Within the flying sword, an unstoppable aura aimed to completely shatter Lu Sheng.


    However...


    At this moment, Lu Sheng¡¯s body suddenly twisted, his hand withstanding the power of the flying sword, never halting his steps.


    Thud!


    The flying sword severed one of Lu Sheng¡¯s arms, blood gushing from the wound, splattering the ground.


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Fei watched this scene, his expression changed slightly, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.


    Indeed...


    A mysterious wave instantly emanated from Lu Sheng¡¯s body.


    Then... Lu Sheng, who had kept his eyes closed, finally opened them at this moment.


    Qi blood surrounded him, with different colors of light gently flickering.


    "This is..."


    In the spectator room, Liu Feng and Ning He watched the light flickering on Lu Sheng¡¯s body and felt the mysterious wave emanating from him. Their pupils couldn¡¯t help but tremble.


    "The Five Elements Realm!!"