Gao Wu: Become stronger by grinding Erlang Shen's talents

Chapter 548 Rapid Progress (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The golden-armored gunslinger transformed into golden light, and a terrifying golden domain spread out, containing an aura of world destruction.

Golden light shimmered, and golden sharpness was released, as if cutting through everything.

The golden spear in his hand flashed with a cold light and thrust out instantly.

"boom!!"

A sonic boom erupted in the air, and Lynch saw the air condense and form a sharp cone.

"Boohoo!!"

A golden thread threaded through the needle, instantly piercing through countless green fallen leaves.

"call!"

A second later, the golden-armored gunslinger stopped, but Lin Qi saw golden threads all around him, piercing through thousands of fallen leaves.

"Bang!!!"

At the same time, strands of golden threads cleaved the giant trees within the area in half!
They floated in the air, space reversed, and in an instant, the golden-armored gunman pierced through thousands of fallen leaves with his spear!
Lin Qi was shocked. What kind of speed was that? He hadn't even seen how the other person made their move.

If he had that kind of speed, he could clear the fourth level of the Starfire Tower in a second!

Five opponents, I can kill them instantly!

As Lin Qi watched the opponent's marksmanship, he had only one feeling about each move: speed!

Upon seeing this, the red-clad torchbearer proudly declared:

"This is the scene of an ordinary genius at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm using the 'World-Destroying Spear Manual'!"

"As long as you can fully master the 'Golden Light Scroll,' you will see a huge improvement in both your power generation method and speed."

"The fifth-order spear technique, in addition to expanding the power of the domain, is also a method of applying internal force!"

"What you learned from the Blood Pillar of Ten Thousand Beasts was only the method of cultivating source energy, teaching you how to condense internal energy, but not how to use it!"

Lin Qi nodded. He saw that the opponent's internal energy was compressed into golden threads, shooting out like lasers and instantly piercing through the fallen leaves.

So he sat cross-legged and opened the "World-Destroying Spear Manual: Golden Light Scroll" in his hand.

He has an amazing eye speed; he can see very quickly.

His expression changed from calm at the beginning to surprise later.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself:

"I see, so the way top-tier techniques exert their power requires the movement of cells..."

"The internal energy is also part of the body. At the moment of the spear technique, it resonates with the cells, which shortens the interval between spear techniques."

"Infinitely shorten the time, and even make the thrusting of the gun achieve the effect of a combo!"

"The stronger one's physical foundation, the higher one's realm, and the more combos one can achieve!"

"Compress the internal energy, bring it to life, concentrate it at a single point, break through space, and achieve greater speed and penetrating power!"

"Maximize the speed of the [Golden Light] to achieve extreme point penetration!"

"Through domain segmentation..."

A vast amount of knowledge about marksmanship instantly flooded Lin Qi's mind.

That's the art of gunplay, a culmination of countless years of civilization!
Lin Qi was completely mesmerized by it!
Compared to "The World-Destroying Spear Manual: Golden Light Scroll", "Mountain and River Spear Technique" is indeed too crude.

Looking at Lin Qi's expression, the red-clad firewood couldn't help but smile and say:

"Have you witnessed the power of our Spark Civilization?"

"If I didn't only have 1% of the information on the Spark Civilization, I could show you even more five-star gun technique secrets."

"Some of them are even more ingenious than the 'World-Destroying Gun Manual'."

Lin Qi nodded in agreement; their Blue Star still had a long way to go.

However, it can absorb the accumulated knowledge of the Spark Civilization to achieve rapid growth.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Qi closed the manual.

I let out a heavy breath, and my thoughts cleared up.

When I opened my eyes again, golden light shone forth, and a wealth of insights flooded my mind.

He looked earnestly at the red-clad Xin Huo and said, "Xin Huo, thank you so much for allowing me to learn the 'World-Destroying Gun Manual'."

With a smug look on her delicate face, Xin Huo said proudly, "Of course you should thank me!"

"Now, you only need to initially convert into the domain power of the 'World-Destroying Spear Codex' and master the combo power in the 'Golden Light Scroll'!"

"If you use your minor supernatural powers again, you'll have one month left!"

"If we're lucky, we might be able to get through the fourth level of the Starfire Tower!"

"Moreover, the Spark Virtual Network World I created can perfectly scan your physical condition."

"You'll be more efficient if you cultivate here."

"It doesn't take much mental effort!"

Lin Qi nodded after hearing this; he had noticed that too!
Red Realm only increases computing power and improves simulation realism in Arena mode.

It also consumes a lot of mental energy.

Since people don't usually choose to cultivate in the virtual world, they might as well go to the gravity chamber.

It can also improve physical fitness and enhance the effects of cultivation.

Thinking of this, Lin Qi stood up and began to use the spear technique of the "Golden Light Scroll"!

"call out!"

Each movement is still from "Basic Gun Techniques," and on the surface, it seems ordinary.

However, it involves the use of cells.

The range of motion is fundamental, as is the use of muscles.

The next level involves the application of cells and internal energy!

"laugh!"

The gun tip pierced through the air, instantly tearing it apart at twice the speed of sound.

The speed of sound is 340 m/s, and it will produce a sonic boom sound after reaching the speed of sound.

Lynch himself could exceed the speed of sound by running at full speed.

Reaching the speed of sound is just the bare minimum; it needs to be three times the speed of sound, 1095 m/s.
Three times or even less might not be enough; you might need four or five times!
"Boohoo!!"

The air vibrated, and Lin Qi's internal energy was also activated.

The Golden Light Scroll consists of six moves, and the final six moves converge into a super killing move - Instant Shadow Thousand Lights!
Lin Qi performed the technique briefly, and among the six golden strikes that appeared, most were thrusting attacks!

Of all gun techniques, the thrust is the fastest!
A simple stab is enough to kill countless opponents.

"Buzz!"

He demonstrated it once and immediately felt his gun-drawing speed become faster.

The overall design has become more harmonious, and the flexibility has been greatly improved.

"Boohoo!!"

Beside him, the projected golden-armored gunslinger was also unleashing the Golden Light Six Forms!

Lin Qi activated his [Golden Eyes] to observe the opponent's marksmanship and even sense the opponent's physical exertion through their body.

Everything was clearly visible.

After watching it several times, he once again unleashed the Golden Light Six Forms.

"Boohoo!!"

"laugh!"

Cellular oscillation, the Golden Emperor's罡劲 (Golden Emperor's罡劲) was injected into the spear according to a specific force exertion method.

The spear tip pierced the air instantly, creating a violent sonic boom, and a fierce gust of wind spread outwards.

Lin Qi's eyes lit up, and he felt the gun in his hand become even lighter.

In an instant, he thrust out his spear with lightning speed, not pursuing power, but only speed!

In one second, he thrust out more than 600 times!

"It's definitely faster now!"

Lin Qi was delighted. His shooting speed became even faster. He had just switched to practicing the new shooting technique and the effect was immediate. His combat power had been improved instantly.

[You have mastered a new gun technique manual—"The Annihilation Gun Manual"—and gained new insights into gun techniques. Gun technique +3%]

[Gun Technique: Tier 5 05% → Tier 5 08%]

……

Lin Qi exhaled, his eyes shining. He hadn't expected his marksmanship to improve so quickly.

Once he has fully mastered the "Golden Light Scroll," his combat power will be greatly enhanced.

He seemed even more motivated to dedicate himself to practicing his new marksmanship.

Meanwhile, Xin Huo, who was secretly watching, looked as if she had seen a ghost. She had witnessed Lin Qi's progress at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"You learned so quickly?"

"Perhaps he will be able to master the 'Golden Light Scroll' in less than a month."

From Xin Huo's perspective, she seemed to have three clones observing Lin Qi, Sun Sheng, and Li Tianxing simultaneously.

These are also the three geniuses he most admires.

Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing were the first to come into contact with the new manual and have already begun practicing it.

He made rapid progress and demonstrated amazing talent.

But Lin Qi was even more remarkable; although he started learning the subject the latest, his progress was the fastest.

Xin Huo also knows that being fast in the early stages doesn't necessarily mean being the fastest in the later stages.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the final result: who gets through the fourth level of the Starfire Tower first.

He was curious about who had the stronger talent, or rather, who could pass the fourth level.

……

In the virtual room, in a virtual garden, Sun Sheng, clad in golden armor, his eyes gleaming, frantically wielded his silver staff, unleashing a brand new secret technique.

"happy!"

"This is the staff technique that suits me best!"

"With this 'Earthly Fiend Cudgel Manual,' I'm absolutely certain I can clear the fourth level of the Starfire Tower within the remaining month!"

"Even surpassing Lynch!"

"I, Sun Sheng, am the number one genius on Earth!"

Sun Sheng was filled with fervor and began practicing his staff techniques with frenzy; one cannot become a demon without going mad.

……

At this moment, in virtual room 07
Li Tianxing was in a vast, empty stone forest, with ten flying knives dancing wildly in the air.

A human figure was projected in front of him, telling a story.

"Li Tianxing, it's no use for you to learn the new gun technique manual to get past the fourth level."

"You're a psychic, and the way your Earth controls psychic power is so crude it's unbelievable!"

"The '108 Techniques of Mind Control' that I'm giving you is the foundational manual for mind masters in our Spark Civilization."

"If you can learn it completely, there is a high probability that you will be able to break through to the fourth level of the Starfire Tower!"

Li Tianxing exhaled, opened the manual, glanced at it briefly, and immediately felt its extraordinary complexity.

It was a hundred times more powerful than the most sophisticated mental power control technique he had ever seen!
This gave him confidence. If he could complete the basic training, his combat strength would also increase significantly.

He might be able to surpass Sun Sheng and Lin Qi and become the new number one.

With that in mind, he began to cultivate according to the contents of the manual.

……

Meanwhile, the other geniuses of the seventh and eighth realms were also cultivating.

However, they lacked top-tier cultivation techniques and could only hone their skills through daily battles.

He would occasionally glance at the names of Lin Qi, Sun Sheng, and Li Tianxing, who were ranked in the top three, and show an envious expression.

……

Time passed quickly, and the major countries of Earth continued to suffer from the invasion of monstrous beasts.

At the same time, the emergence of awakening potions led to an explosion in the number of geniuses.

S-class geniuses emerged, and even more surprisingly, SS-class geniuses appeared.

On average, one SS-level genius is born every day, and a large number of S-level geniuses successfully awaken into SS-level geniuses by continuously taking awakening potions.

Everything is showing a thriving trend.

In the Celestial Palace, a luxurious villa in the Starry Residence.

A group of geniuses are having a New Year's Eve dinner in the hall!
Wan Ming, while eating hotpot, said:

"In the past month, the number of geniuses in the Sky Dome Academy has exceeded 300!"

"At this rate, I estimate that the number will soon exceed 1000."

Pei Jiu smiled and said, "This is a good thing. With more geniuses, there will be more high-level martial artists in the future, which will be able to resist the invasion of the calamity beasts."

Then everyone looked at Jiang Tao. More than a month ago, when they learned that Jiang Tao had awakened his second ability.

Everyone was shocked, not only them, but also the leaders of the Sky Dome Academy.

Jiang Tao has successfully become the 11th SSS-level genius in Xia Kingdom in recent decades to awaken two abilities.

He was then taken in as a grand-disciple by the Sword Emperor, who was among the top ten in combat power.

Furthermore, Jiang Tao's strength has also increased significantly, and he has now ranked fifth in the Calamity Beast Trial Tower.

We're not far from first place.

At this moment, the burly Jiang Tao spoke up:

"Today is the last day of 2048!"

"I wonder where Brother Qi is?"

Pei Jiu smiled and said, "I asked my older brother, and he said that he and my older brother went to the depths of another world to cultivate."

"It might be a while before I can come back!"

After hearing this, everyone was quite curious about where in the other world they were going to cultivate.

……

Once December 31st is over, the New Year celebrations will be over.

The time has come to 2049.

Another world, Ruins No. 9

Forty days had passed since the 56 geniuses entered the ruins.

In Virtual Room 05.

"boom!!"

In the virtual world of Spark, in a simulated forest, the earth trembled violently, and countless fragments of rock were scattered.

Sun Sheng, clad in golden armor, exuded a terrifying aura, with a powerful brown domain emanating from him.

A heavy atmosphere permeated the surroundings, causing the air to vibrate and produce sonic booms.

A silver metal rod crashed heavily onto the ground, creating a deep crater.

"very good!"

Sun Sheng's skin showed two patterns, gold and brown blended together, the earthy weight and the gold sharpness, the two forces were unusually harmonious on him.

His eyes were bloodshot, and a confident smile played on his lips:

"Very good, my combat strength is already very strong!"

"I'm going to attempt to reach the fourth level of the Starfire Tower right now!"

"Spark, I'm about to begin the Starfire Tower trial!"

The red-clad figure emerged from the flame, looked at Sun Sheng, and nodded, saying, "Alright!"

……

Meanwhile, Li Tianxing, in the 07 virtual room, also chose to undergo the fourth level of testing.

Li Tianxing, clad in crimson armor, brandished a long spear.

"Whoosh!!!"

In the air, ten silver throwing knives randomly combined into shapes, creating bursts of sonic booms.

"My throwing knives can now travel at three times the speed of sound, and my control over them has also greatly improved!"

"I'm confident I can pass the fourth level of the Starfire Tower this time!"

Li Tianxing, with his handsome features, thought to himself.

I've been at Base 9 for 40 days now, and my physical fitness hasn't improved.

However, under pressure, his marksmanship and movement skills both broke through to the fifth level.

He could feel that his combat power had been greatly enhanced.

The current version of myself can easily defeat the version of myself from before.

Meanwhile, the hidden flame is watching the test of the two.

She was also curious whether the two of them could get through.

Meanwhile, in another virtual world, a man clad in black and gold armor continues to practice his marksmanship.

……

The Spark Virtual World is located in a vast, empty forest.

"Boohoo!!"

Lin Qi was still wearing black and gold armor, wielding a black and gold spear!
A golden field spread outwards around his body, with a radius of 5 meters centered on him!

"Buzz!!"

An invisible sharpness enveloped the domain, and fallen leaves from the forest drifted into it.

It was instantly cut into pieces!
His realm of mountains and rivers had now been completely transformed into a realm of annihilation!

"Boohoo!!"

"laugh!!"

Lin Qi unleashed the "Golden Light Scroll" from the "World-Destroying Spear Manual".

The Six Golden Light Techniques were unleashed from his hands. His figure was agile, as if he had transformed into golden light, shuttling through the surrounding space!
The spear in his hand, its tip shimmering with golden light, thrust out as he weaved through the enemy lines, instantly unleashing a sonic boom!
"Oh!"

With each breath, countless leaves fell, and a wisp of golden thread pierced through hundreds of leaves.

Within the area, it seemed to be cut by countless golden threads!
"Bang!!"

The next second, several giant trees around them were cut in half and crashed to the ground!

The cuts on the growth rings are exceptionally smooth and even!
"Zheng——!"

Lin Qi exhaled, and the domain dissipated, leaving only the sound of wind and the lingering echo of the gun's vibration in the air!

[Through cultivation, your understanding of the "World-Destroying Spear Manual: Golden Light Scroll" has deepened, and your mastery of spear techniques has advanced further. Spear Technique +1%]

[Gun Technique: Tier 5 14% → Tier 5 15%]

……

Lin Qi looked at the information on the panel and let out a heavy sigh.

I've been at Ruins No. 9 for 40 days, and I've been practicing the "World-Destroying Spear Manual" for 25 days.

In nearly a month, he had completely mastered the "Golden Light Scroll".

He is able to skillfully execute the Six Golden Light Techniques, completely transforming the domain.

He could clearly feel the improvement in his combat power; compared to when he first entered, his combat power had increased significantly.

"It's time to get through the fourth level of the Starfire Tower!"

Lin Qi thought to himself!

"The torch!"

The next second, the red-clad torch appeared before him.

"Lin Qi, are you planning to challenge the fourth level of the Starfire Tower?"

Lin Qi nodded and said, "It's indeed time to get through the fourth level!"

The red-clad torchbearer shook his head and said:

Being too confident is not a good thing!

"I forgot to tell you, just a few minutes ago, Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing both underwent the fourth level of the test."

"They all used minor supernatural powers, but they still failed!"

After she finished speaking, she projected a panel.

[Blue Star Ranking]

[First Place: Li Tianxing, Time: 4 minutes and 58 seconds]

Second place: Sun Sheng, time: 4 minutes and 40 seconds

[Third place: Lin Qi, time: 3 minutes and 01 second]

……

Upon seeing the rankings, Lin Qi actually smiled and said:
"Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing, those two are indeed very powerful!"

"But I'm different!"

Red-Clad Firewood shook its head and said, "Then let's begin!"

After saying that, she waved her hand.

The next second, the environment around Lin Qi changed, and in the blink of an eye, he appeared on the fourth floor of the Starfire Tower.

Lynch appeared in the empty arena.

Five figures also appeared in front of him.

[Starfire Tower, Fourth Floor: Please defeat...]

[Countdown: ... 3, 2, 1]

The test has officially begun!

Lin Qi gripped the spear tightly with both hands, and power surged from within his body.

Today is the day I'll get through the fourth level of the Starfire Tower!

……

(End of this chapter)