The Fourth Disaster: People become gods through high martial arts and gaming

Chapter 307 Four-Star Reward (Long Chapter)
"You mean those martial arts techniques that can be redeemed with points at the martial arts school?" Xing Kuang asked with surprise.

Because of the extremely realistic virtual engine of the martial arts world, he previously thought that the martial arts techniques in the martial arts school were just fancy moves or the fighting skills taught in reality, and that learning them was just a waste of points.

The members of their legion already possessed a wealth of real-world combat skills and were accustomed to fighting alien monsters, so there was absolutely no need for them to learn new ones.

“Yes, exchanging for the Stone-Shattering Fist and Leopard Shadow Step is very cheap. You only need to mine for a day to get them all. If you join a garrison, they provide them for free.” Han Xiong nodded and said with some longing, “Unfortunately, the people in our team are not strong or talented enough. No garrison wants us. Now we can only rent weapons, hunt monsters and do quests outside, and slowly accumulate contribution points to exchange for the Lightning Palm.”

"With your talents, you can't even get into those garrison regiments?" Xing Kuang looked at Han Xiong and the others with surprise.

Based on the battle just now, he was pretty sure that Han Xiong and the others were very talented. At least their reaction speed in battle was extremely fast, and they could even accurately predict the attacks of the Crocodile Tooth Rhinoceros and make good responses. Such talents are one in a million in the army. It's hard to imagine that the garrison regiments in the game would refuse to let these people join.

If it were his own troops, they would welcome them with open arms.

"Now, if you want to join those garrison groups, the requirements for each garrison group are different, but you must reach at least 40% of the beginner level in the Stellar Explosion Visualization Technique. Otherwise, they will not accept you. Although we have been playing High Martial Arts Descent for some time, the Stellar Explosion Visualization Technique is not only expensive, but also very difficult to improve. So far, we have only reached a little over 30% of the beginner level. We are still far from being able to join."

Looking at Xing Kuang, who seemed to know nothing, Han Xiong suggested, "Brother, I think you're a newbie. If a newbie wants to grow quickly, the fastest way is to do mining work. In about a day, you can exchange for basic martial arts skills and the Stellar Explosion Visualization Technique. After practicing for a few days, your level and martial arts skills will be about right. Then, rent some B-grade alloy weapons to hunt monsters. That way, you might be able to kill those low-level monsters. However, low-level monsters aren't as easy to find as they were in the early stages of the game. Now, many of them are mid-level or higher monsters. If you're not careful, you'll lose everything and have to go back to mining to pay off your debts."

As Han Xiong spoke, a hint of bitterness appeared on his face.

Their six-person team consisted of college students who were fighting game enthusiasts. They had finally been selected to enter the game, but they hadn't earned a single penny. Instead, they had spent an unknown amount of money trying to improve their skills.

Even when hunting in the wild, they were unlucky and kept encountering mid- to high-level monsters in groups, getting wiped out several times. They even lost several of their rented B-grade weapons. If they hadn't dealt with this crocodile-toothed rhinoceros today, they would have had to sell themselves to mine. It's safe to say that this game is exceptionally difficult.

"So, the first step is still to go to town to mine?" Xing Kuang couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

After learning about the power of the martial arts techniques at the martial arts school, he now wishes he could study 24 hours a day, but he can't redeem them without points. If he were to go mining, it would waste a lot of time.

Of course, he could also apply for funds from the young master to buy points in the game, but it would be fine for him alone. However, with so many people in the legion, the amount of money required would be terrifying. Even if the young master was willing, the higher-ups of the conglomerate would not be.

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be mining in town.” Han Xiong shook his head and said with envy, “Some lucky people can find metal veins while exploring in the wild. Some very lucky people can even find abandoned energy veins. Although there are very few energy ore left in the veins and mining is difficult, if you mine them and exchange them for weapons, you can earn much more than working for a martial arts school to mine energy ore.”

“I’ve heard of several people who have quietly made a fortune like this before. They now have their own private residences in Crimson Moon Town and go to the first floor of the Cultivation Tower to cultivate from time to time. They live like gods.”

As Han Xiong spoke, the other five companions of the rhinoceros, who were preparing to move the crocodile-toothed beast, also showed expressions of envy.

In the world of high-level martial arts, to live a good life, one either needs outstanding talent or incredible luck; otherwise, one can only be busy earning points and contributions every day, with very little time for cultivation.

"Are there mineral veins to mine in the wild?" Xing Kuang's eyes lit up when he heard this.

Their Star Mech Legion went to that planet not only to fight monsters, but also to carry out many terrain exploration missions, so there were quite a few terrain exploration experts in their legion.

If the simulation of the arrival of advanced martial arts is as realistic as it is in reality, then their army can make a lot of money by mining in the wild.

"Young man, why don't you join our team?" Xing Kuang looked at Han Xiong and said very seriously, "Although our team only entered this game today, we have a large number of members and are not much worse than those defense teams. If you join our team, I can pay you a salary. In addition to a guaranteed minimum of 50,000 per month, you will also receive a share of every operation. How about that?"

"Fifty thousand a month? And there's a commission? Can we do that? We're only advanced apprentices." Han Xiong was full of surprise after hearing this.

With the surge in players in the game "High Martial Arts Arrival," various activities are becoming more frequent, and the points that can be earned are also increasing. As a result, the overall price of points has dropped considerably, but it is still basically three points to one credit point, which is similar to the price of many popular games.

The studios that run popular games only pay their top players a monthly salary of 20,000 to 30,000 plus commission. Now, Star Mad is offering 50,000 plus commission, which is quite a high salary. It wouldn't be a problem to recruit players who have already reached the level of martial artist.

“Of course.” Xing Kuang nodded. “I hope you can protect some people in the wild. I believe you have the strength to do so.”

The other five were also delighted to hear this, not expecting to encounter such a good thing. They hurriedly urged Han Xiong to agree. Fifty thousand a month was enough for their daily expenses in the High Martial Arts Descent, and they wouldn't have to sell their points. They could use them to buy various cultivation resources to speed up their progress.

"Alright! Unless our entire team is wiped out, those people will be fine," Han Xiong assured, patting his chest.

Immediately, Xing Kuang returned to Chiyue Town with Han Xiong and the others, signed an electronic contract with them offline, and immediately sent the resurrected exploration experts in the team to explore the geology around Chiyue Town. In addition, Xing Kuang spent several million to acquire ten million points from other players, so that everyone in the team could obtain basic martial arts skills and a book on stellar explosion visualization techniques. They studied frantically in the martial arts hall, determined to improve their strength before discovering the mineral vein.

The large number of players in the martial arts school, along with their frantic training, put a lot of pressure on the disciples who had finally managed to join the Obsidian Martial Arts School's guard team.

"Is this the daily training of the gray-robed disciples at the martial arts school?"

Xiong Yuedie watched the players practicing in the martial arts hall. These players would vomit blood as they practiced, but even in such a state, they would not use any healing potions and would force themselves to continue practicing, causing their injuries to worsen until they finally died. The scene was astonishing and shocking.

Anyone who embarks on the path of a martial artist has undergone rigorous training since childhood. If they don't cultivate for eighteen hours a day, they can't be called a martial artist. However, she had never seen a martial artist cultivate until death. This kind of fanaticism for cultivation made them feel ashamed.

"Yeah, more or less." Qin Mu, who was leading the way, nodded and sighed, "The gray-robed disciples of the martial arts school weren't this reckless before, but there are a lot more gray-robed disciples today. That's why these people are working so hard. You've only just joined the Obsidian Martial Arts School's guard regiment. You don't need to learn from these gray-robed disciples. Just make sure you can surpass the disciples of the other guard regiments."

"More disciples than other garrison regiments?" Xiong Yuedie was slightly surprised. "Are there many Bone Forging Realm martial artists in the martial arts garrison now?"

Now that she has reached the mid-stage of the Bone Forging Realm, she is qualified to take the exam for the Domain City. However, under Wu Zhuoqun's persuasion, she still chose to join the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy. After all, the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy is now recognized as one of the three strongest in the Mist Mountain region after the battle of Red Moon Town. It can also cultivate experts in the Blood Condensation Realm and is a human force. As a member of the human race, she naturally wants to develop in the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy.

Obsidian Martial Arts School has only recently become famous, so it's hard to imagine that there are any competitors within its defense force.

"There aren't many martial artists at the Bone Forging Realm," Qin Mu shook his head and sighed, "but there are a few genius martial artists. Those few have already learned extraordinary martial arts techniques, and their strength is no less than that of the initial stage of the Bone Forging Realm."

"Can I learn extraordinary martial arts techniques directly by joining the garrison?" Xiong Yuedie's eyes showed a hint of excitement after hearing this.

Extraordinary martial arts!

That was a martial skill that none of the human race in the City of Light possessed. Even the powerful races might not have it. Only the city lord clearly mastered the extraordinary-level martial skill, but the city lord never taught it to outsiders. After all, once a Bone Forging Realm martial artist learned an extraordinary-level martial skill, he would become a deputy city lord-level expert. Naturally, he wouldn't let outsiders become deputy city lords and obtain more resources from the city.

As for getting into the Domain City, although you can study there, you'll have to do a lot for the Domain City.

"It's not just about extraordinary martial arts techniques," Qin Mu said proudly. "Becoming a disciple of the martial arts school's guard regiment allows you to directly learn sequence extraordinary martial arts techniques, which, according to the school master, are high-level extraordinary martial arts techniques. In addition, there are ultimate extraordinary martial arts techniques, which are even more powerful than high-level extraordinary martial arts techniques. To learn these techniques, you just need to spend martial arts school contributions to consult those gray-robed disciples."

"As for those super-limit level martial arts that are coveted by various forces, the top five in the monthly competition of the martial arts school's defense team can receive instruction and learning from the school master, a privilege that even ordinary core disciples do not have."

"Top five in the competition?" Upon hearing this, Xiong Yuedie's fighting spirit was ignited.

She never expected the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy to be so generous, even teaching the legendary super-limit level martial arts so easily. If she could learn it, she could probably surpass even the super geniuses trained in the Domain City.

Soon, Xiong Yuedie arrived at the beginner meditation room on the third floor under Qin Mu's guidance. The moment she stepped into the meditation room, Xiong Yuedie felt her mind clear and couldn't help but be surprised.

Inside the meditation room, Lin Qi was teaching the newly joined disciples of the garrison a simplified version of the spirit and energy secret techniques, as well as three advanced bone-forging training methods that they could choose to learn. These were also the required secret techniques and training methods for all selected garrison disciples.

Moreover, because the teaching is done using metal plates, it involves words that can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words. Even those who learn it cannot pass it on. As for the advanced training method, it only reaches the Bone Forging Realm. Even if you learn it completely and pass it on, the cultivator can only reach the Bone Forging Realm. Not to mention that the advanced training method is extremely difficult to learn and requires the assistance of a martial arts school building. Otherwise, even a super genius would find it difficult to learn.

Even after Xiong Yuedie finished learning the two secret techniques and the training method, she was still shocked by their contents. She never expected that there were such heaven-defying secret techniques in the world that could allow people to break through their potential limits in a short period of time and better break through bottlenecks. The training method could even break through the limits of physical fitness, making her virtually invincible among those of the same level.

It even gave Xiong Yuedie the feeling that as long as she learned these two secret techniques, she would be able to break through to the high level of the Bone Forging Realm soon, provided she had enough resources.

"Finally, we've resolved the issue of the martial arts school's garrison. Once we find a new base, these disciples should be of some use." Lin Qi stretched as he looked at the group that had already left the meditation room, then turned his gaze to the system that had just been upgraded. "Next up is the fusion training method."

System: Forty-two training methods have been discovered. Do you wish to begin merging and optimizing existing training methods now? (Hint: The higher the player's administrator privileges, the better the merging and optimization effect of training methods.)
"Merge!" Lin Qi said without hesitation.

Level 4 administrator privileges were beyond his reach in a short time. In the past two days, through cultivation on the third level of the Cultivation Tower and with the assistance of a large number of Type 3 energy potions, he had broken through from the mid-stage limit of the Bone Forging Realm to the high-stage of the Bone Forging Realm.

Although there is still a considerable distance between the advanced stage of Bone Forging Realm and the physical limit, and the time required to temper the entire skeleton becomes increasingly difficult and longer as one progresses, the sooner the player learns, the higher his proficiency with the new training method will be, and the more solid the foundation will be for breaking through the realm.

System: In the process of merging, please wait.

System: Training method integration progress 1%. ...

……

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System: Training method integration progress 2%.

……

"Is this fusion process going so slowly?"

Lin Qi watched the progress bar for the fusion optimization click, which only increased by 1% after more than ten minutes, and gave up, turning his attention to the advanced roulette wheel of the martial arts hall.

"With a total of one million disciples accumulated this time, even if we only draw one for every three thousand people, we should be able to get some good stuff, right?" Lin Qi looked at the accumulated six hundred thousand disciples and converted them all into draw tickets.

My first 10-pull.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large sausage.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

……

Second 10-pull.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large sausage.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

……

After a hundred consecutive draws, Lin Qi was stunned. Three hundred thousand disciples had invested, only to reap a bunch of bananas and sausages. It was even more outrageous than a regular roulette wheel.

"Last ten pulls! If I don't get the desired item, I'm not pulling anymore!"

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large sausage.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large sausage.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

……

"Last ten pulls! If I don't get my desired item by then, I'm done!"

……

"Ten last pulls! Take it or leave it!"

Looking at the huge roulette wheel in his mind, Lin Qi felt like he had been tricked by the system. He had only gotten one three-star reward in 160 draws, and it was just a stick. The two attributes were still the same, and the appearance was only slightly better than a club, but it was useless to him.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large banana.

……

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a four-star reward of one seed.

System: Congratulations, host, you have received a two-star reward of a large sausage.

……

"Purple quality?"

Lin Qi looked at the purple area indicated by the advanced roulette wheel, took a deep breath. The 0.9% success rate was at least enough to prevent him from losing too much. He then clicked to see what it was.

Seed of Life: It can grow naturally by being irrigated with the essence of life. The more and more concentrated the essence of life, the faster it grows. Eventually, it can grow into a Tree of Life. The Tree of Life can absorb the essence of life and bear the Fruit of Life. Eating the Fruit of Life can regenerate severed limbs and quickly heal all injuries. The more concentrated the essence of life absorbed, the better the effect of the Fruit of Life.

"The Tree of Life?" Lin Qi looked at the fist-sized, pale green seed in his hand and couldn't help but be a little surprised. A four-star reward could actually produce such a divine item.

Although this high-martial arts world can produce healing potions, these potions are not omnipotent. For example, they cannot regenerate severed limbs, which is the most desired effect for many martial artists. However, even the fourth-level healing potion cannot regenerate severed limbs.

As long as a martial artist fights, whether against humans or monsters, they will inevitably get injured. There are countless disabled martial artists in major cities. Because of their prosthetic bodies, these martial artists can still have some fighting ability, but the possibility of further improvement is not great. Even martial artists in the Blood Condensation Realm are no exception, since martial artists in the Blood Condensation Realm cannot regenerate severed limbs.

For martial artists, the Tree of Life is nothing short of a divine object. The Fruit of Life could be sold for an astronomical price, and it could even be exchanged for energy blood essence from disabled Blood Condensation Realm cultivators without any problem.

"Growth requires the essence of life. I wonder if the blood of monsters will work." Thinking of this, Lin Qi took the seeds and ran to the bottom of Crimson Moon Mountain, intending to try using the monster's blood.

Meanwhile, in the City of Light, inside the bar of the Red Moon Merchant Guild.

"I heard you're the one who wanted to see me?"

"What business does your Obsidian Martial Arts Academy have?"

An elderly Blood Pattern Clan member with gray hair and blood-red lines on his skin sat quietly on the sofa, watching Wu Zhuoqun. Behind the old man stood four Blood Pattern Clan men whose strength had reached the high-level limit of the Bone Forging Realm. Their qi and blood were incredibly strong, far beyond what ordinary high-level Bone Forging Realm warriors could compare to.

"My name is Wu Zhuoqun. I heard that your esteemed merchant guild previously purchased a metal plate from Isaac, the leader of the Baiyu Gang." Wu Zhuoqun looked at the old man and said calmly, "Our martial arts school wants to buy it."

"Would you like to buy that mystical metal plate?" The Blood-Patterned Clan elder narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly. "Of course, but you should know the rules of our Red Moon Merchant Guild. Such a precious item is not cheap."

“Of course we know that we need to pay ten times the price to buy it. Isaac sells for five thousand, and we are willing to offer fifty thousand energy crystals.” Wu Zhuoqun breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this. As long as the Red Moon Merchant Guild was willing to sell, that was fine. After all, the Obsidian Martial Arts School now had some resources.

“No, no, no, that’s the rule for ordinary items. That thing is very special, and it should even be of considerable value to your Obsidian Martial Arts Academy, otherwise you wouldn’t have come all the way here to buy it.” The Blood-Patterned Clan elder stroked his beard and smiled faintly. “One hundred guard robots and a complete super-limit level martial skill, I believe that’s not a difficult task for the Obsidian Martial Arts Academy. After all, there’s only one of these metal plates, and it can’t be copied.”

"Isn't this price too high? It's already more than a thousand times higher!" Wu Zhuoqun's expression darkened slightly.

Such a price is not just outrageous, it's downright outrageous, especially considering the super-limit level martial arts technique, which is the foundation of the Obsidian Martial Arts School.

"Then take care." The Blood-Patterned Clan elder said with a smile, not taking it to heart at all. "However, if you want to buy next time, the price won't be so cheap. In addition, I plan to send the metal plate to headquarters in a couple of days, so you'd better make a decision in the next couple of days."

(End of this chapter)