High Martial Arts: Grinding for the Supreme Talent

Chapter 535: Chapter 509: First Battle

Eldest Martial Brother Liang Tai continued:

”Guu Ming and I do not get along at all!”

”He and I were S-class geniuses from the same year. He lost to me in the Global Freshmen Tournament, and we’ve been rivals ever since.”

”We’ve had quite a bit of friction since then.”

”After coming to Black Dragon Base, we still couldn’t stand the sight of each other.”

”We’ve dueled several times!”

”Before, the squad had a few strong teammates, so we won more often than we lost.”

”Later, those seniors either died in battle or went home to rest, and the squad’s strength was drastically reduced.”

”When I was injured a few months ago, our squad was bullied and mocked by them.”

”During the Super Large Disaster Beast Tide a few days ago, we were being besieged by a Seventh-Level Calamity Beast.”

”But that bastard Guu Ming, to save his own skin, led another Seventh-Level Calamity Beast right to us.”

”If our Master hadn’t arrived to kill the Calamity Beasts, he would have gotten us all killed!”

”One of my squad members died because of it.”

As Liang Tai spoke, he couldn’t help but clench his fists, his face filled with surging anger.

Wang Zixuan’s expression was grim as well.

After listening, Lin Qi also frowned and asked:

”His surname is Gu. What’s his relationship with the Gu Family?”

Wang Zixuan explained, ”He is a member of the Gu Family!”

”The Gu Family is one of the wealthiest families in the Xia Country.”

”Gu City is his third older brother!”

”So he’s Gu City’s younger brother!” Lin Qi realized.

’No wonder. Gu City is like that, so how could his younger brother be any better.’

’To put it bluntly, they’re just asking for a beating!’

Liang Tai said:

”But, Youngest Martial Brother, this has nothing to do with you.”

Lin Qi shook his head. ”I think it does have something to do with us now.”

”I get the feeling he’s not happy with me. He might try to make a move.”

After he left, Lin Qi had felt the malice radiating from him.

Liang Tai sneered, ”If he tries to make a move on you, he’s really just courting death.”

He was well aware of his Youngest Martial Brother’s potential—an SSS-level genius.

If he hadn’t already taken a master, he might have become a disciple of the King of Mountains and Rivers.

’If Guu Ming dared to lay a hand on someone like that, he wouldn’t even know what hit him.’

Lin Qi nodded. If he appeared in his Battle Armor, everyone would know he was a Seventh-Realm Martial Artist.

Guu Ming probably wouldn’t dare to make a move then.

However, he decided to find an opportunity to teach this Guu Ming a proper lesson.

’Gotta stop him from going down the wrong path.’

...

「An hour later」

In a private room at the grand hotel in Black Dragon Base.

Five men and women were seated.

One of them, an upright young man, looked at Lin Qi and asked curiously:

”Captain, who is this?”

Liang Tai stood up and said with a smile:

”Let me introduce everyone. This is my younger martial brother, Lin Qi. He’ll be staying with our squad for a few days.”

The young man looked puzzled after hearing this.

”Lin Qi... that name sounds familiar!”

A rather cold-looking young woman next to him suddenly stood up, her eyes wide.

”Lin Qi!”

”The champion of the Global Martial Arts Tournament!”

”The peerless genius who defeated a Seventh Realm as a Sixth Realm!”

After she spoke, the young man also exclaimed in surprise, ”That’s right, I remember now!”

He looked at Lin Qi, his attitude instantly changing.

”Lin... Brother Qi.”

He was so nervous that his lips trembled, and he couldn’t help but stutter.

Lin Qi smiled and said, ”Just call me Lin Qi. I’ll be in your care for the next few days.”

The two squad members were a little overwhelmed by the attention.

Lin Qi also learned their names. The upright man was named Xiao Yu and used Saber Technique.

The woman was named Xi Jing and used Swordsmanship. Both were Martial Artists at the Peak of the Fifth Realm.

The five of them sat down, and plate after plate of hearty dishes were brought to the table.

Eldest Martial Brother Liang Tai began to speak:

”On the battlefield, it’s extremely dangerous for Low Realm Martial Artists to fight alone in the chaos.”

”Most form squads to cooperate and kill Calamity Beasts together.”

”Our base has the Celestial Eye System installed. When we kill something as a team, the AI automatically calculates each person’s contribution and distributes Merit Points accordingly.”

”My current squad is called the Split Rock Squad!”

”We originally had eight members, including three at the Sixth Realm. One of them died, and two others were seriously injured and went home to recuperate.”

Lin Qi nodded. ’Their situation is a bit tragic.’

’Especially compared to Guu Ming’s squad, which is almost entirely made up of Sixth-Realm Martial Artists.’

Over the course of the evening, Lin Qi got to know the members of the Split Rock Squad.

Liang Tai continued:

”The Super Large Disaster Beast Tide is over now, so there are only a few Calamity Beasts left.”

”But in North River Province, we’re never short on Disaster Beast Tides.”

”The large-scale Disaster Beast Tides that often break out don’t have Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts, so they’re relatively safe!”

”But if a Super Large Disaster Beast Tide breaks out, like the one a few days ago with several Ninth-Level Calamity Beasts and even a Tenth-Level Calamity Beast...”

”...then we have to focus on survival. Don’t hesitate, just turn and run.”

”If you get caught in the crossfire, you can only blame your bad luck.”

Lin Qi nodded to himself, listening to his Eldest Martial Brother share the knowledge he had gained from practical experience.

An hour later, Lin Qi returned to his room and once again immersed himself in his Cultivation.

He didn’t go to bed until midnight. He adapted very well to his first day at Black Dragon Base and fell asleep quickly.

...

「Martial Arts Calendar Year 2048, August 18th」

At five in the morning, while it was still dark, Lin Qi’s internal clock woke him up.

He turned on the light, got up, and went into the bathroom to wash up.

After washing up, he walked into the living room, where a rich aroma greeted him.

A large spread of food was already prepared.

Little Chan had started cooking breakfast an hour earlier.

Lin Qi began to eat heartily.

After he finished eating, he entered the Martial Arts Room to begin his day’s Cultivation.

「Two hours later」

”BUZZ BUZZ!!”

A large amount of Source Energy entered his body. The Golden Emperor’s Secret Manual activated, and the Source Energy from the food he had consumed was absorbed by his cells.

The Source Energy Concentration in the air wasn’t high, but Lin Qi wasn’t picky.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, and a domineering aura spread out from him.

”WHOOSH!!”

A powerful gust of wind howled.

[You have completed one session of Source Energy Cultivation. Your physical strength has increased. Qi and Blood Value +70]

[Qi and Blood Value: 5080→5150]

...

Lin Qi looked at the information on his panel and nodded to himself. The benefits of consuming the Level 8 Disaster Beast Flesh and Blood were showing.

His Qi and Blood Value had increased significantly, and he was getting close to his next Blood Exchange.

”Master, the House of War has issued a high-level warning!”

”A large-scale Disaster Beast Tide will break out in half an hour!”

Little Chan suddenly projected herself from a corner to give the reminder. Lin Qi picked up his phone and, sure enough, a message had popped up.

He saw that Eldest Martial Brother Liang Tai had posted a message in their private chat group.

[Eldest Martial Brother Liang Tai: Everyone gather downstairs in half an hour.]

...

After seeing the message, Lin Qi slowly stood up.

’Time to finally step onto the battlefield!’

Lin Qi put on his Battle Armor and brought a few bottles of Healing Potion with him.

He left his room, holding the Black Gold Spear in one hand.

Little Chan was attached to his shoulder.

At the entrance of the residential area, tall and powerful-looking Martial Artists headed out, carrying sharp weapons.

There was no panic on their faces; they were already accustomed to Calamity Beast invasions.

Everyone emerged in an orderly fashion!

Lin Qi also saw the Martial Artists from the room next to his. They were a group of High Realm Martial Artists, all coming out in their Battle Armor.

They nodded to each other in greeting.

When he arrived downstairs, Lin Qi saw the rest of his group waiting.

Xiao Yu and Xi Jing watched as Lin Qi approached. Dressed in Black Gold Armor and holding his Big Gun, he walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, a domineering aura naturally emanating from him.

He exuded a heart-pounding presence.

Eldest Martial Brother Liang Tai and Wang Zixuan also walked over, carrying their own Big Guns.

”Everyone’s here. Let’s head out!”

The five of them followed the mighty procession of people toward the main gate.

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